N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 577.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 50, December 11, 2024

Section 577.7 - Existing uses

(a) Existing uses in wild river areas. Land uses and development in wild river areas which shall have been lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976, including access by motor vehicle, may continue and be replaced in kind on the same foundation or in the same location, but may not be expanded.

(b) Existing uses in scenic and recreational river areas.

(1) Land uses and development and subdivisions of land in scenic and recreational river areas which shall have been lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976, including access by motor vehicle, shall not be subject to agency review and may continue. Any structure in existence as of such date may be replaced in kind on the same foundation or in the same location. Any such existing use may be altered or expanded pursuant to section 811(5) of the Adirondack Park Agency Act, provided that in no case shall such alteration or expansion violate or increase noncompliance with any of the restrictions and standards contained in section 577.6 of this Part.

(2) One single family dwelling or mobile home may be constructed, without agency review, on any lot in a subdivision lawfully in existence on April 19, 1976 which has been approved by the State Department of Health. The restrictions and standards of section 577.6 of this Part shall apply.

(c) Conversions of certain existing uses within recreational river areas. Those structures in existence in recreational river areas on May 22, 1973 that are associated with resort hotels, rental cottages and group camps shall be allowed, pursuant to agency permit and in accordance with section 574.8 of this Title, to be converted from their previous use to individual single family residence use, even if such structures, as converted, do not conform to the building setback, lot width, lot area or intensity regulations of this Part.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 577.7