COVER This document was originally adopted by the Town of Sterling Town Board on July 19, 2010 and by the Village of Fair Haven Village Board of Trustees on September 13, 2010.

The Village of Fair Haven Village Board of Trustees adopted amendments to this document on June 19, 2018 regarding information about the Central Business and Bayfront Districts in the History portion of Section 1, and the goals and objectives for the Village in Section 3. Specific pages added or amended by the Village include page 12a, 60-68, 69a and 69b.

The Town of Sterling Town Board adopted amendments to this document on September 24, 2018 regarding updating certain statistical data in Section 1, the goals and objectives for the Town in Section 3, and the amendments previously adopted by the Village on June 19, 2018. Specific pages amended by the Town include page 12, 14, 17, 27, 30, 35 and 46-53.

The Village of Fair Haven Village Board of Trustees adopted the amendments from the Town of Sterling described above on November 13, 2018.

Cover Photo Credit: George Fischer & Seaway Trail.com |Modified by Geoff Milz |

Little Red School House Museum built in 1852 | Railroad Crossing Sign references railway signal tower in the rear of the Museum Amy D’Angelo|Fmr. Planner, County Planning&ED Cayuga Milz Geoffrey Steven Lynch |Director, CountyPlanning&ED Cayuga Appeals Vince Reynolds |Town ZoningBoardof Sue Allen Vernon Bishop Agassi ‘Gus’Taft |Town Board Lonny Palmieri |Town Supervisor William McVea Mayor |Village Joan |Chair, Kelley Comprehensive PlanningCommittee ontheJoint Comprehensive intheirservice and effort PlanningCommittee: muchtime so volunteered who individuals dedicated those for Finally,grateful Townare the Village and theplanproductionprocess. Comprehensive PlanningCommitteeforthenearlyfouryeardurationof development.The plan the of stages beginning the in services professional Planning andDevelopment Board provided The plan. this State Park of preparation and development the in used staff support sional The The itscompletion. tosupport District,was abletosecurethefundsnecessary Congressional to given be must thanks Further, of theirthoughtsandinput. thepublicwillbecause be consideredreflective of out the lengthy that survey was mailed out to every household in fill the Townto time and Village, the this plan can only took or 2006 of summer the in held sessions visioning based. the in is participated they document Whether this which upon foundation the formed values and vision Fair Haven whose of the are recognition such deserving those among Chief and resourcestomake thisplantherobustdocumentthatitis. exhibited by the determination many individuals that haveand organizations contributed countless hours and perseverancework, hard the acknowledge to wish HavenFair of Village and Sterling Town of The auaCut eateto PlanningandEconomicDevelopment of Cayuga County Department |Town PlanningBoard served as the gracious host of the visioning sessions and the and sessions visioning the of host gracious the as served | Planner, CountyPlanning&ED Cayuga |Town PlanningBoard provided space at the Town Hall to host the meetings of the Jointthe Townprovidedthe at space Sterling of meetings the host to TownHall of Hon. JamesHon. Walsh who, in his time as representing New York’sNew 25 representing as time his in who, citizens of the Town of Sterling and Village andVillage Sterling the Town of citizens of Acknowledgements Robert Kolsters Robert Don Richardson Susan Lemon Gayle McVea Paul Hicks Hicks Kathy Heidi Taylor Bonnie Bridson Grant Carol Central New York Regional provided the profes- the provided Fair Haven Beach th 3 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 4 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN hs eto icue al f te ad aa ht a cmie a pr o h cmrhnie planning comprehensive the of part as compiled was that research process. isfoundhere. results, completesurvey The censusdataandother information data hard the of all includes section This Section 5–OtherData is thesectionyou’ll findthemin.Check themout– informative! we thinktheyare very This maps. of set or map a to refers often text the that document the You through read as you find will Section 4–Maps and comprehensive town village to achieve the the joint objectives. with the town and A collaborate village of summary the goals can be found to on the next and page. willing be objective may who term organizations key long identified or committee planning medium short, a either as prioritized was Each common those objectives.called – goal verbalizingeach achieve to ways described also and village and town the sessions Both goals. as themes visioning and surveys the in themes common identifying by town worked the plan. The and village a common wayto chart together forward is the real meat of This Section 3–Goals&Objectives each goal. existing conditions (section 1) provide the basis forthe plan’s aswell as the objectives goals for achieving village. These surveys, combined with in gathered the the information community visioning sessions and and town the throughout 2007 in conducted were that surveys community the summarizes section This Section 2–CommunitySurveys joint comprehensive planningcommittee. the did it as just village, and town the of conditions,etc.resources, economic natural demographics, the of view clear a with reader the provides 1 Section charts, and graphs figures, and facts of full Chocked ExistingConditions of andAnalysis Section 1–Inventory know justwhattheyarelookingfor-here’s aquick overview: and reading bedtime don’textra who need you of Forthose reason. a for is it where is information the cover, of cover to all plan this read you if find you’ll As want. you that information the get to how just out figure to hard its and bulky big, are they – unwieldy seem can plans comprehensive glance, first At How To Document UseThis Note totheReader: Section 5:Other Data Section 4:Maps Section 3:Goals &Objectives Section 2:Community Surveys eto :IvnoyadAayi fExisting Conditions of andAnalysis Section 1:Inventory Town of Sterling Community Survey Results Community Survey Sterling Town of Fair Haven Results Community Survey of Village Fair Haven of Village Sterling Town of Fair Haven Summaries Survey of Village Summaries Survey Sterling Town of Historic Resources Schools, PublicSafety Facilities &Services Municipal Facilities &Services Parks &Recreation Housing Characteristics Economic Conditions Agriculture Plains Flood Environmental Features LandUse &Zoning Current Population &Demographics Prior Planning Initiatives Regional Context History Introduction 2001 LandCover Map Districts Map Fire School Districts Map Soils Map Assessment ValueAgricultural of Use Map Agricultural Wetlands Map Map Soil Hydrology Elevation Model Soil Texture Map Prime Soils Map Map Geology Land Use Map Sensitive Map Environmental Areas Zoning Map Current Sterling Town of Fair Zoning Map Haven Current of Village Goal 5:Housing&Affordable Living ilg fFair Haven Map Future LandUse Concept of Village Fair Haven LandUse Policy of Village &Historic Preservation Goal 4:Infrastructure Goal 3:Sustainable Economic Development &Tourism Goal 2:Culture, Community &Recreation Goal 1:Natural Environmental Quality &Aesthetics Map Sterling Future LandUse Concept Town of Sterling Future LandUse Policy Town of Goal 8:Recreation Goal 7:Education Goal 6:Governance &Cooperation Goal 5:Housing&Affordable Living Goal 4:Infrastructure Goal 3:Sustainable Economic Development &Environmental Quality Preservation Goal 1:Agricultural Goal 2:Cultural &Historical Resources ...... TABLE OFCONTENTS ...... 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 58 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 66 70 67 64 62 61 60 110 36 35 34 31 30 28 27 26 21 19 17 15 14 41 38 88 8 9 5 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 6 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Section One: Section of ExistingConditions Inventory &Analysis 7 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 8 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN T Introduction whether in person, or by way of survey, to offer to survey, of way by or person, in whether together came Village and Town the many of residents beginning, its as announcement this With 5112. 947- at McVea Bill Mayor or 947-6104 at Kelley Joan Supervisor Town call information, more For residentstoattend. come alltown andvillage Wewel- pm. 7:30 at 30 August and 16 August 2, Wednesday dates are June the 21, July 5, July 19 complete; August is process the until week other ev- ery for planned are meetings The meetings. the conduct will Department Planning County Cayuga the and Board Development and Planning gional YorkNew Central from Re- Sterling. 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In the Summer of has Such successful. be to many of efforts coordinated and sustained the requires and long is Plan Comprehensive a producing of process The vi- sions andrecognizesnewneeds. new articulates community the and achieved are goals its as change and evolve which uments” doc- “living Comprehensiveare Plans plan. a such with accordance in written be regulations use land local all that requires Statute goals. community’s the achieving for blueprint a as serve to Plan sive New York, the power to create a Comprehen- a create York,to powerNew the of State the by given, are Villages and owns and Village Boards.and Village year bythe fiveevery years andaffirmed ery Town It isanticipa the plan’s toshareconcerns. contentsoreager about curious were who residents village or town by joined often was Committee the and public the to open were meetings Committee’s the of Each theplan. of the basisforgoals as served sessions, visioning the at generated tion informa- with along and, Development Economic Planning and at the Cayuga County of Department staff by analyzed and tabulated were surveys The Village. the from rate response 40% an Townand was tremendous with a 26% response rate from the rate response survey The 2007. of April in idents was sent to 1160 town residents and 650 village res- and 10 times in 2009. They developed a survey that mittee met seven times in 2007, eight times in 2008 the Committee on November Com- 29, 2006. The of meeting first the for together came forwardand stepped volunteers 16 Committee. Plan hensive Fair Haven Compre- of Sterling – Village Town of Joint the on be to volunteer partici- to invited were all pants sessions, Visioning the of end the At James Congressman Walsh. of and Development Board with the financial support Central New YorkLaManche of Regional Planning Kristy and Development Economic and Planning of Department County Cayuga the of D’Angelo 130 residents. The sessions were facilitated by Amy over attracting sessions visioning 6 of total a were be in the future. 2006 there During the Summer of should Village and Town the how of vision their te d thatthisdocumentberevisedev- Sweeting andRobert J. Kolsters 1 LookingBack AtFair NewYork Haven, , 2008,Charles H. Du- Pierre until settlers permanent no had Sterling Sterling today. of boundaries the constitutes lots 49 eastern the encompassing area the and County) Wol- Wayne of cott, Town the of part (now county new the to went lots Sterling’s of 51 1804, in created was the townships were. When Seneca County many of as rectangle, perfect a in out laid be not could lots 100 Sterling’s shoreline, the of shape the to Due F an “i” when it was surveyed in 1795 as the 28 the as 1795 in wasit surveyed when “i” an Alexander, Lord Stirling, was originally spelled with William General for named Stirling, of township ber received 100 acres or more, based on rank. The 600 mem- family surviving or veteran Each each. of acres lots 100 of consisting townships new 28 the as known which became surveyed be to York New Central of area an ordered Clinton Governor To promise, this service. fulfill their were for exchange soldiers in land War promised Revolutionary York’s New lowing theRevolutionary War. fol- rapidly declined here presence seasonal their and Sterling of area the in found been has village permanent a of evidence No here. game and fish years ago 900 about The appeared Sterling. themselves of Haudenosaunee Town the become would that area the in resources natural and beauty the joyed mally organized in1812. mally organized for-was Sterling Townthe until Cato of of part as the in township last f te adnsue (rqos pol en- people (Iroquois) Haudenosaunee the of the years thousand a than more or and also took advantage of the abundant the of advantage took also and . It was governed governed was It Tract. Military Military Tract created . This Military 1 Early History predecessors th and Thus, Sterling Valley, Sterling Center and Martville Martville Valley,and Sterling Center Thus, Sterling power.water provided Sterling’sstreams where on based selected were mills these for Locations ing. were grist mills for grain and lumber mills for build- As in most places, the first businesses to be erected mon toallhomesteads. com- were weaving and woodworking making, dle can- and soap as such crafts cottage while stumps the among hand by planted were corn, especially Crops, farms. for forests virgin the clear to ox and prop- axe 1800’s,used early settlers new the erty. Throughout their to paths out carve to these off branched and wagons for roads into trails ancient these widened settlers Ster- first The and Road. Road Station ling State Old of routes the mainly – trails were known Haudenosaunee and used to traverse the the township time, this At followed. soon others ValleyMany Sterling 1805. at in arrived mas History 9 STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 10

STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN lumber, salt, fish and many other products. At products. U.S.other all exceeded other exports and imports times, many and fish salt, grain, lumber, coal, transshipping ports, important most Ontario’sLake of one become to FairHavengrew port’s newconnection to thenation. the of anticipation in improved greatly been had harbor and channel the 1871, in CentralRailroad ern the as opened eventually was line the When years. War Civil the during postponed work was eventually before ensued problems financial and our shores for shipment far and wide. Management Pennsylvania New Yorkand to coal carry to Railroad the for underway were Plans let, to name removed theword Sodus” “Little of hamlet the bay, the to railway a of building the encourage thereby and port small effort an in 1852, In ness. busi- did nation the way the change to began gine en- steam the of invention the until years twenty for done However,was nothing port. the to ments improve- suggested outlining Bay Sodus Little of In 1828 the federal government authorized a survey fieldsandpastures.predominately farm and twothe land tanneries.became The contour of ten sawmills, an ashery, one fullery, one carding mill gristmills, three were there 1835, By offer. to had whateverand milk produce, Sterling’s eggs, citizens surplus for exchange in elsewhere made items ing offer- up sprang Stores village. and farm between trade local on based evolvedtown’s economy The services. and goods exchanging farmers and trades- men local with began commerce Early sights. familiar became fields corn and hay,chards,wheat or- and fences sawmills, and Gristmills creeks. her on dams dozen a Sterling than wouldhaveeventuallymore Inall, to develop. hamlets first the were Ontario Bay Fairin- its rename attemptedto and Haven . little by officially changing its changing officially by to be mistaken for a for mistaken be to not Lake Ontario, Auburn South- Railway Signal Tower at Sterling Station 1894 -Shipat Train Trestle Fair Haven Lighthouse visitors increased. The fishing industry was subsi- was industry fishing The increased. visitors and residents summer retirees, of number The ies. cit- nearby to commuting toward shifted residents FollowingWorld WarSterling’s employmentfor II, few moreyears. a for it sustain to enough wereonly line rail the for uses other and 1937 in Pennsylvania from arriving bywarmed electricity and natural gas. Coal stopped being cars.were Homes railroad of use the replace to began trucking food, needed much produce to continued farms local today.Park While the in see Depression survived 1942 to 1934 from year per workers 200 than improvements.More Park for jobs vided the 1930s hit, the Civilian pro- Corps Conservation of depression economic the When residents. local for jobs new providing established, was Park State Beach Haven Fair 1928, In created. were travelers for destinations and improved being were Roads moved ustoward theroaring20s. electricity and automobiles telephone, The coal. of steam and other small businesses provide local jobs. New canning dryers, Apple Haven prime. Fair their into and well were Sterling century the of end the By shore. the along up sprang cottages rental and camps homes, Summer day. the for picnickers of thousands sometimes and hundreds bringing soon had long been appreciated by visitors, the rails were noon aboard a new passenger train. Though the bay after- an in accomplished be could wagon by days A round trip to the County Seat that once took two with theiceindustry. along Sterling in flourished farms easily. and Dairy quickly city the into sent were products dairy and Produce markets. larger gained suddenly products local place, in railroad the With Lake. the on ports powered ships carried ever larger shipments larger ever carried ships powered y ulig ay f te tutrs we structures the of many building by The 1912 -Hunter Cottage 1875 -Dietel Hardware Store Hunter Cottage circa 1900 11

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN maintenance. with assist Tenders Bar the called group volunteer a and park the of monitoring provides Village the and park; the of ownership took Village the 2013 In years. five after Village Town& the to park the over turn to inter-municipal2012) August – 2007 (Sept agreement an with Cayuga park by public a owned as was County It waves. and wind erly west- of largely action the to due accretion the by wascreated Ontario Lake from Bay Sodus separating Little channel, the of side This west Bay. the Sodus on area, Little of corner northwest the at (WBB) Bar Barrier West the is acres approxi- 14 mately of area recreation public additional An this figure was 540,000. YorkNew businesses.local than rather 2017, In of State the to directly the going revenue that with visited Park, year per people 350,000 proximately 1980’s,mid ap- the In months. summer the during visitors day and campers of lion’sshare the hosts Park State Beach Haven Fair However, year. each visitors many attract relaxation and economy. sports Water area the aid to continued also has ism methods. Tour- agricultural modern using today ue contin- settlers first the sustained that farms Many and otherrecreationalpursuits. boaters, cottagers, comply fishermen, of demands the with to facilities their adjusted remained that businesses Local declined. had that species other and Salmon of variety a of stocking the by dized Recent History Sterling MillSite dates backto 1835 1958 -Fair Haven BeachState Park Railway SignalTower at Sterling Station dating back to1885 Main Street and theFly-by-Night CookieCompany on on Pizza Guiseppe’s has Haven Fair Pub, O’Connors lage. Accordingly, in addition to the Hardware Cafe and respon- character, wantedhavemost todents Vil- the in restaurants more town small and rural existing the preserving besides development, Plan Vision previous the during collected surveys community to According House Bed &Breakfast. renovated Victorian, is the newly opened Turner’s 1816 a in Street, Main of edge eastern the near Also dromat. Laun- Anchor is building, new a in edge, eastern the towards and store,convenienceWest End the is Street Haven’sFair Main of edge west the Cidery.At Sterling and Photography, OnePhoto Market, Flea Gifts, Hadcock Porch Front Gallery, Art Fine DOC Liquors, Haven Fair Shop, Sport Louie’s Screwy Sa- Bank, vannah space), event and art community (non-profit ter Cen- Arts Haven Fair co-op), (artisans Artisans Shore South Center,Wellness not Bayview Pub, O’Connors - but all most - include commercial), and residential have taken over or restored old existing buildings (both which of most Street, Main on businesses local Other summervisitors, stay open year round. of age businesses, which deal a depend upon great the patron- these of Both 1881. in built originally store, hardware Victorian old renovated a occupies which shop, tisans ar local and restaurant a Cafe, Hardware owned cally lo- the and Haven, Fair in building commercial largest the occupies which Deli, & Grocery Bayside owned locally Village,”are the of heart traditional “the prising com- unofficially and these among Core established. havebecome businesses new renovatedand havebeen Street Main Village’s the of mile one approximate the along buildings of number a done, was Plan hensive Compre- current the for visioning when 2005, Since CENTRAL BUSINESS andBAYFRONT DISTRICTS: Village ofFairHaven - Sewer District #2 municipal system. WaterCounty Cayuga & the to connected havebeen Haven Fair in buildings all almost 2017, of end the for both residential and commercial development. By cally,attractivemore overall become area has the and improveddramati- has Bay Sodus Blind and Bay dus So- Little in quality water the compliance, into come wide sewer system. As more and more buildings have septic tanks and leach fields to a new, modem district- In 2015 officially the began toVillage transition from Grill. is the Village Fair Haven Bay.of boundary Just eastern the outside the of side west upper the on Winery Estate and Colloca side, mid-west the on Restaurant Cove Turtle the side, mideast the on Restaurant & Hotel Pleasant Bay,Beach the of tip southern Little the at has Inn Sodus now also Village The Avenue. Fancher proceeds tohelp improve the West BarPark. Barrier used- its all donates and BookNook, adjunct the called store book an runs Lady Cookie Night FlyBy- Haven’swell-known FairAdditionally, effort. this in Village the with partners essential are Tenders Bar clean-up and volunteer work. local volunteer The West Barrier maintenance, co-ordinate to person staff appointed an supports and launch, boat and area ing park- area, access an maintains currently Village The by both residents many andvisitors decades. for acres, is open and undeveloped, and has been enjoyed approximately14 encompasses WBBP the lakeedge, waves and the westerlywind on of action turies-long Bayratesthe Lakefrom Ontario. Createdby centhe- - sepa It channel. the of side west the Bay,on Sodus Little of corner northwest the at situated is Bar rier Haven. A unique narrow, long sandbar, the West Bar Fair of Village the to County Cayuga from sitioned tran- has Park Bar Barrier West the of Ownership PUBLIC RECREATION DISTRICT: - 12

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN b THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK called the Sterling Nature Center. This substantial This Center. Nature Sterling the called now is area sector.This public the in wetlands and front lake of miles 2 the keeping property the of acres 1400 approximately on easement servation con- a for $950,000 approximately of grant State York New approximately a awarded was county for The County $3,000,000. property the the and purchased property then the of purchase the towards $500,000 commit to County Cayuga with February agreement an entered Sterling in Townof The 1992. Board Development and Regional Planning York New Central the and Force Site Task Sterling the to submitted was Study) sibility Subsequently, the area (the Saratoga Fea-a study of interest intheproperty. their withdrew buyers potential those and protest, However, the townspeople came in together strong uses. undesirable other and site, waste radio-active low-levela as property the using considered buyers potential time, that During years. for property the RG&Eplant. er marketedneverand plant the built pow-nuclear a building 2800 of intention the with acres purchased RG&E 1973, In (RG&E). pany origi- area nally owned by the an Rochester Gas & Electric Com- of out developed was town the of The Sterling Nature Center, in the northeast corner activities. future plans for possible winter wordand spring of also is There ‘Screamer’sHollow’. with Halloween for entertainment include to season the expanded has owner Festival’sRenaissancenew the 2008, in sold Recently summer. the during weekends 8 or 7 1970’s for mid the in opened first Faire The ers. perform- traveling many and residents local some for employer part-time seasonal a as serves Faire’ all from ‘The entertainment. and fun come the for state the over tourists Renaissance of Thousands The Festival. is attraction Sterling Another ftheareaispreserved. of character rural the that way a such in balanced be can development industrial light and commercial residential, recreational, and shorelines, the along portions large to access public maintain to helped has area. development its involvementwith Community this in development commercial of impact potential the consider to important is it teristics, charac- unique and size significant its Considering skiers.and cross-country hikers by favored trails nature of miles maintains Center Nature The areas. wooded and farmlands of consists remainder of The regulations. Corps Engineers Army U.S. and York New of State by protected and wetlands as the designated is of property portion large A bluffs. high and both, beaches includes shoreline Ontario Lake of length 13

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Regional Context hospitals and international international within 50miles.airports regional and several hospitals are There the AtlanticOcean. to on and Seaway Lawrence Saint the Ontario, Lake along harbors to Village and Town provides water access from the points South. Little Sodus Bay to connection major transportation the is while 38 Route State thoroughfares East- West major Town’s the 104A are and 104 Routes State Syracuse. of the City of 45 miles northwest Auburn and seat in the City of County Cayuga the of north miles 31 is Village The Bay. Sodus Great of east distance same the nearly and Oswego the City of miles southwest of 17 nearly is center Village The surrounds the Little Sodus Bay. and corner the Town’s northwest in located is Haven Fair Victory. of it abuts Cayuga County’s Town Lake Ontario and to the South is boundary northern Town’s The East. the to Oswego Oswego and Hannibal and of Towns West County’s the Wolcott to of Wayne Town between County’s situated is County. Cayuga Town The of municipalities northernmost ar ae (.6 mi (1.76 Haven Fair L (45.65 mi (45.65 ctd n eta New York, Central The Town Sterling of in ocated 2 n h ilg fof Village the and ) 2 ae the are ) Economic Development. thrived. and opened has Hotel Beach Pleasant the ducted, con- was study this Since owners. business local of interviews or visits field any conducting ates, Associ- Phoenix consultants, the recall not could They community. business the Haven and Sterling/Fair residents by challenged was conclusion vacationer/traveler This area. study the in demand peak-season serve to needed is lodging additional that indication strong no was there that time that tourism market conditions, concluded at the report and infrastructure transportation conditions, and trends demographic and economic on data senting the Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway. After pre- on traveling tourists serve to WayneCounties and Cayuga in facilities lodging additional of opment devel- the of viability the assesses report this Inc., Trail, Seaway for Associates Phoenix by Prepared aTourism Plan creation of drinkingwater resources, andthe the protectionof of land use study options for the 2800 acre RG&E the property, of continuation the are Plan this in planning goals. Key among the priorities presented Towntwo to relate they as concepts development 1982 and 1991. The plan also articulates the Town’s in conducted surveys attitude community two of scribes the Town’s de- succinctly history before relating the Plan results Master Sterling of Town The T Development ZonePlan:Lodging ony eatet f lnig and Planning of Department County Cayuga the at file on are plans following he Town of Sterling Master Plan Master Sterling of Town Wayne/Cayuga SeawayTrail Market Assessment (1995) Market Assessment Tourism Region,Tourism (c. 1995) Prior PlanningInitiatives Haven StatePark andtheSterlingNatureCenter. Fair with Haven’sStreet Fair Main connecting trail walking a of establishment the and Haven Fair in facilities docking transient and pull-off Trail a of development Townthe intersections, prominent at Trailthree gateways of creation the FairHavenare of Village the and Sterling of Town the for tions the Trail. Among the most recommenda- pertinent vis-à-vis tourism enhancing for recommendations nine and resources region’s bi-county inven- the an of tory offering before Counties Cayuga and Seawaythe Trail Trailand Waynein tourism related for constraints and themes,identifies opportunities Plan Action This South-West. the in County qua St. Lawrence County in the North-East to Chautau- from extending trail Seaway mile 454 the of tirety en- the for Plan DevelopmentTourism 1988 a on builds It potential.” tourism their realize counties Seaway Trail, Inc.assisting these “with the by intent of commissioned was Plan Action Tourism This lage MasterPlan. lage which would eventually be adopted in the 2005 Vil- strategies implementation and goals supporting of series and statement vision a was workshops the of outcome The community.” the value and use residents which in ways “the identifying upon tent in- exercises of series a through residents guided students the State, of Department York New the by provided funding With workshops. visioning and community two Science facilitated (SUNY-ESF) Environmental Forestry New of of College University York’s State the from architecture landscape of students five 2001, of Spring the In Fair Haven: A Vision oftheFuture Wayne andCayugaCounties Tourism Action Plan TourismAction (1996) (2001) 15

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN emns o t suhws triu a Lk Erie Lake at terminus south-west its to terminus which stretches from Massena, NY at its north-east byway scenic national mile 454 a Trail,Seaway the of off spur a be to intended is It WayneCounty. in Point Sodus and HavenFair in Bay Sodus Little byway called the scenic bi-county a proposes students, architecture landscape SUNY-ESF by written document, This Moorings site. Village potential a and Park Phillips Hotel, Beach Pleasant the Street, King Avenue, Fancher Street, water- front access to the enhancing Bay at six sites including Cottage for solutions design considers plan the Finally, landscaping. and design parking installation, curb through Street’sedges the of ing harden- the strategies, other among suggests, plan the Street Main of revitalization a for need address To Hall. Village or center civic a of construction the to lot the of perimeter the along fencing tive attrac- from ranging alternatives design six offered students the lot parking municipal existing the of development infill for need perceived the address To connections. and access waterfront bay lower improvementsstreetscape and and Street, Main for revitalization Street, Main on lot parking municipal the three focal Village points: infill development of for alternatives design presents Initiative terfront the Future document. FairThe Havension of Wa- Vi- Haven:FairA 2001 the in presented vision the implementing at aimed alternatives design of ries se- this completed students architecture landscape SUNY-ESF SUNY- of group another the team, visioning ESF by completed work the on Building A Tourism PlanfortheLakeshore Fair Haven Waterfront Initiative Ecology Trail in Wayne and Cayuga Counties(2002) Lakeshore Ecology Trail Lakeshore Ecology between the (2001) agement isalsoincluded. agement man- pattern traffic and management area coastal to approach preferred A zones. use land Village’s development expects to the be Village found in the of type the into insight narrative provides Plan the goals, and vision a of articulation the to addition In services. and activities community of tinuation develop- the visual character responsible ment, and maintenance con- of revitalization, Street Main access, waterfront improvedquality, water of tion goals protec- the six including vision provides this realize to Plan meant The tourism…”. growth and planned carefully accommodating while resources cultural and natural its enjoying and ing protect- to and residents seasonal and permanent of population a maintaining to committed village describes a vision for as the “…a village waterfront board the it In 2005. 14, February on Plan Master Village a adopted Trustees of Board Village The Plan Master Haven Fair of Village ducted by SUNY-ESF students. the exercisesvisioning con- 2001 the from from culled goals adapted were byway the for goals The byway.scenic proposed the of implementation tual along to the the route planning and pertinent even- the roads, services, businesses, accommodations of Trail as well as detailed inventories and assessments Ecology Shore Lake the for route specific a poses pro- plan The border. Pennsylvania-Ohio the on (2005) the 1980’s and1990’s. in decline population modest by followed 1970’s and 1960’s the in growth of rates robust saw HavenFair of Village The settlement. dense more away from movement population of trend national recent more the of effects point felt the towards trends population own, their the on examined are municipalities two the When decreased 11.4%. FairHavenpopulation and ling Ster- Census, 2010 In 2000. to 1990 from period year ten over the rate negative growth County’s population the with contrasted further and 10.8%, County- wide population rate growth of moderate more the with contrasted be can 2000 to the year forty period from 1960 over growth of rate high figure. This current their to 2,495 from 37.5% by increased had populations Village and Town the 2000 to 1960 from the period In Census. US from 1990 the population in increase person, 144 or 4.47%, a sents repre- That 2000. in 3,432 of population havea to combined T the Village of Fair Haven Fair of Village the and Sterling of Town he the 1990’s. in growth steady 1980’sand the in the1970’s, in modestgrowth growth aggressive by followed negligible 1960’sthe saw in growth population Village the of outside Town the Conversely, 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 500 Population andDemographics Town Village and 0 Population over over Population Town of Sterling Haven Fair of Village Fair Haven Town of Sterling, excluding 1960 1970 Time 1980 1990 2000 - 10.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 Town of Sterling, excluding Fair Haven Fair excluding Sterling, of Town Haven Fair of Village Town and Village and Town County of Cayuga - 5.00 0.00 5.00 Population Change

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN tion. County’sthe to composi- rable compa- are composition racial Village’s Townand The Irish. and German English, are lage Townthe Vil- and of residents of ancestories prevalent most three The African-American. and Indian American among the remaining two percent split with White is population the of 98% identical. nearly are Village and Town the Racially, theVillage. side of out- Town the of population Vil- the compared lage to 31.4% of the in younger or years 19 is population the of 21.6% only while Village the of side out- Town the in 14.9% only to compared older is or years 60 Haven Fair of in Village population the the of youth. 27.1% fewer noticeably and Village the outside Town the than residents older havemore to Haven Fair of Village the shows graphs, pyramid lation popu- the by represented tion, distribu- group age Village the and Town the of analysis An Village ofFair Haven -Zoning Districts by Area Town ofSterling -Zoning District by Area 10.97% 22.31% Bayfront Residential 9.90% Hamlet .6 0.56% 0.56% 1.01% 98.89% Central BusinessDitrict Agriculture/Residential Public Recreation Agriculture/Residential Waterfront 55.81% ment. (See maps on pages 72&73) ment. (Seemaps onpages develop-for environmentalmade factors,are considerations special sensitive and densities residential existing of because where, areas creekbank and shoreline Ontario Lake the along located is District Waterfront The village. small a in found be would that those to lar residential density and some commercial activities and simi- services higher for allows district Hamlet The acres. 2 of size lot minimum dential zone provides for low density residential development with a 157 acres are covered by a Waterfront zone. Agricultural/Resi- The the 27,232 acre Town are covered byof a Hamlet zone andanother acres 157 District. Agricultural/Residential the by covered is area Town’sthe land of all nearly but districts zoning Townsix The has theVillage’s landarea. (1%) accountsforthebalanceof District Recreation Public and (11%) District lots.Business Central The square-foot 20,000 for allows area) land of (10% district tial Agriculture/Residen- the while lots, square-foot 12,000 for lowing al- uses, residential higher-density for provides district residential istheResidential theVillage, district. The district, covering 22% of largest second The Village. the affect may that factors economic the of specific site, socio- thesite and around and resourceson thenatural character physical the to regard with critiqued be to ment develop- new requiring Bay, Sodus Little around areas devel- of the opment for scrutiny of layer additional This an for acres.provides 2220 district Village’s the of most covers district Front Bay The Residential. and Development Special Recreation, Public trict, Dis- Business Central Front, Bay Ordi- Agricultural/Residential, Zoning nance: its in districts zoning six has currently Haven Fair themunicipality, orzones. areasof incertain permitted buildings. characteristics They of dimensional can also dictate what other land uses are as well as lines lot from setbacks and area coverage lot the height, its parcel, a on sits building a how govern can ordinances Zoning environment. retains built its or in characteristics certain on takes community the that ensure and growth guide to governments local for tool effective very a be can zoning ways, community. Though it is used by different communities in different the of welfare” general and safety,morals health, the “promote to Zoning is a tool given to local governments by the State New of York Current Zoning&LandUse Current Zoning 19

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 75) page on map (See parks. locally-owned of acres 39 and parkland County-owned of acres 1430 parkland, State-owned of acres 491 Town’sthe with land of 8% nearly for account Parks lands. tural Town’sthe agricul- of 10% and 15% up making uses agricultural vacant land. Livestock and field crops are the dominant remaining agricultural productive as classified is which of majority a culture, agri- for Town’sused the is land of Town’s17% the land. of ter quar- a over for accounts improvement”, permanent lacks or use, Vacant land, defined as “property that is not in use, is in temporary Town’sland. the residential of 70% for accounting Acreage with prominent residential classification in the Town is Rural Residential the Town’s the making Village, up 45% of most land area. The of Residentialthe mostprevalent is also the Townuse in land outside respectively. acreage thetotalVillage and 4.9%of 21.8% representing use, commercial to put acres 50 and parks for used land of acres 224 has currently Village The (21%). sification with seasonal residences occupying the next largest residential clas- (69%), residences year-round family single as classified are use tial for residential purposes. the parcels A in large residen- majority of used currently Haven’sFairis acreage of Village the of 50% over According Real to Services, Property the Cayuga County Office of for. requirements) while land use describes what the land is which uses are each owner.property differs from zoninginthat describes zoning This by for used is parcel each what determine to job assessor’s way.is used in aparticular land Itisthe municipal Eachparcel of o e n zn (ln wt dimensional with (along zone a in be to allowed Land Use actually used Public Service Commercial Agriculture Vacant 17.7% 16.8% 4.9% Town Outside-of-the-Village LandUseby 1.2% 21.8% 8.1% 25.3% Village LandUseby Acreage 3.6% 0.9% 2.5% 0.8% Acreage 0.8% Community Services Residential Park Entertainment Recreation & 50.3% 45.2% Community Services Park map on page 76) map onpage (See trilobites. of species many including tebrates inver- aquatic prehistoric of population dense and diverse a of result the is and ago years million 425 about to back dates formation this in The record fossil fossils. with rich be to known is formation Shale Rochester the shale limestone, brownish-gray with interbedded of up Made Town. the portion of southern the under sits formation Shale Rochester The sandstone. red with interspersed shale red of composed is formation This mation. For-Grimsby the is Haven, Fair of Village the all of including North, the to geology bedrock The the two between can be thought to follow Sterling Station Road. boundary the Rochester roughly, Very Slurian Shale. the and Formation Grimsby site’s soils. particular various development typesgiven the suitability of terizations canhelpdecision makers evaluate the it ishydric. provided by these charac- Information texture, hydrologic andtheextent to which group its of Each soiltypecanbecharacterized interms lands andhydric soils. Town’sthe with correlates often matter, wet-ganic or- with rich and black soils, Muck of acres 3,600 Town’sthe of location The tops. drumlin the on found often are acres, 3,600 roughly soils, Ira the fields while the drumlin sociated with the slopes of dus soils cover nearly 5,500 acres and tend to be as- So- The sandstone. by predominated and drained and Ira wellbe to tend and glaciation Sodus of result the are soils the fields, drumlin the to related Closely well”). (“moderately drainage and (deep) depth their over by characterized are cover They acres. 6300 collectively and Creeks Sodus Blind and Sterling the soils of vicinity the in Williams found be to tend The Ira. and Muck Sodus, liams, Wil- are Sterling in types soil prevalent most The U Bedrock Geology o sae erc frain – h Slurian the – formations bedrock shale ma- jor two are Sterling of town the nderlying Soils Environmental Features and 3%areinGroupB. 80) (Seemaponpage D Group in 12% A, Group in are 12% C, Group in are soils the Townthe in soils the all of 73% Village, and Of material. nearly impervious over soils shallow and surface the near or at layer soils potential, clay a with soils table,water high swelling permanent a with high a with soils clay of chiefly consist and wetted thoroughly when infiltration rates low very have They potential. runoff highest the has group This clay. or clay silty clay, D Group and soilswithmoderatelyfinetostructure. water of movement downward impedes with a that layer soils of chiefly consist and wetted oughly thor- when rates infiltration low have They loams. 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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN etcssesi n rudteVlaeo Hannibal. of systemsinand aroundtheVillage septic failing from resulting value aesthetic poor and activities reational rec- limited life, aquatic stressed its citing category Impacts” nor Lakeat mouth “Mi- Ontario.the in creek the lists WI/PWL The its to Hannibal of Village the from miles 22.2 extends Townand the of portion north-eastern the in located is Nine MileCreek Bay (theembayment). Sodus Little and lake)Pond (the The leavingriver systems the are Creek Sodus Blind and ValleyCreek Sterling including Creek ling riverine systems, a lake and an embayment. Nine Mile Creek, Ster- listed three Townhas The 2012. in out due is revision next The wasedition Augustrecent in most completed 2007. The Basin. io waterbodiesthe Townthe in Lakethe in located are Ontar- of All water intheTown.positively ornegatively affectthequalityof may that decisions use land making officials local for helpful are categories quality water WI/PWL the Segments”, “Impaired to impact” known no having “waterbodies from Ranging pairment. im- levelof their to basin’saccording categorized are waterbodies State’swhichownin its the document watershedhas major basins Inventory and Priority Waterbodies List or WI/PWL. the Each of documentsfindings collectively in a called series the of Waterbody the State’ssesses the quality of water resources and publishes their as- Conservation Environmental of Department York New The hydric partially soils. 80) (Seemaponpage 1172 acresof hydric soilsand TownThe hasroughly3432acresof andVillage tally sensitive areas. environmen- from awaydevelopment maker’ssteer decision help to maps wetlands supplement can hydricsoils partially hydricand to help identify wetlands. For land use officials, the delineation of ecologists and scientists soil by used are soils Hydric present. is oxygen no which in conditions—conditions anaerobic develop to enough long ponding or flooding saturation, of conditions under Hydric soils are defined by the UDSA as those soils that formed formed that soils those as UDSA the by defined are Hydric Soils Waterbodies

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN be Te elns ae b te YDC r te ny wet- only the are NYSDEC the by named wetlands The able. valu- most the being I Class in those with value, ecological their wetlands were named into and organized four classes according to mapped the Townsand inventoriedwetlands that are NYSDEC than bigger 12.4 acres. Interior. These the of Department US the by conducted other the and DEC the by conducted one Sterling: Townof the in wetlands of inventories important two are There the NewYork Law. Environmental Conservation of 24 Section in Wetlands“Freshwaterlocated the Act” in found is State New York in wetland a of definition legal The ditions”. con- soil saturated in life for adapted vegetation distinctive port sup- to sufficient water ground or surface by saturated “areas as and does the area have hydric soils? NYSDEC describes wetlands - answering the flooding questions does the area hydrophyticsupport plants? of frequency and soils, plants, their by defined often are Wetlands health. ecological and productivity biological areas, natural scenic wildlife, qual- and fish for habitat ity, water storage, floodwater better in resulting services ecological provide lands Wet- Town. the for resource natural important an are Wetlands River Styx • Eight-mileCreek • Vought’s Creek • priority waterbody listare: Other Waterbodies New York DesignManual. Management StateStormwater standard, technical the of version current most the with conform to designed practices management stormwater post-construction includes that (SWPPP) Plan Prevention Pollution Stormwater a and acres, 5 than less but land, of acres more or one of activities disturbances soil involve that construction subdivision residential family single and homes family single operators of owners or that means This trients). by impaired pollutants segments related activityto construction (e.g. 303(d) silt, sediment or nu- of List the on is Bay Sodus Little impairment. its for responsible pollutants the for developed been have - TMDLs or – loads” daily maximum “total because listed not but impaired is that waterbody a as Waters Impaired of List o icue o te aebd inventory/ waterbody the on included not directly discharge discharge directly Wetlands into the Bay must prepare prepare must Bay the into page 81) page Sterling, acres.on 3,089 map to (See amounting in listed areas wetland rate Class III. The NWI has in over 250 sepa- are acres 665 or 29% and II Class in are wetlandsSterling’s of acres 726 or 32% Creek. Sterling Lower the of plain flood the around and in located are wetlands valuable most These I. Class in be to determined are wetlands DEC the acres,of 896 or 40%, Nearly acres. 2300 almost covering wetlands NYSDEC-named 25 has Town The affect theTown’s naturalenvironment. to use when making decisions that may makers decision use land local for tool a is wetlands NWI of map the lation, regu- for used not Though ecology. their to according wetlands organizes and list NYSDEC the in included not are which acres 12.4 under wetlands those includes Inven- NWI The (NWI). tory Wetland National the called country the in wetlands known all list of a publishes Interior the of ment Depart- US The Sterling. in wetlands however,other are, There York. New of State the by regulated are that lands 25

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Flood Plains Flood F yuga.com. (See map on page 74) (Seemap onpage yuga.com. www.eca- at - E-Cayuga - System Information Geographic line County’sOn- Cayuga at found be can data, geographic other of host a zones, with hazard along flood of location areas.The risk Haven’sFair and Sterling in flood built high homes few are there Currently, period. mortgage year 30 their of course the over ing flood- home their of chance 26% a face zone flood year 100 the in located is that home a own who on Individuals shown red. and in map Zone the Flood Year 100 the as area to This referred also flooding. is of chance annual 1% Village and a Town with the areas in those - zone risk flood of type one is There velopment website: http://www.co.cayuga.ny.us/planning . De- Economic and Planning of Department County Cayuga the at available is insurance flood on information More emergency. flood a eventof the in funds relief disaster federal and insurance nowand 2007 Town receiveto eligible are residents flood FEMA has Local entered Law into #1 the with – program Sterling the passage of of Town The Program. Insurance Flood National the administers (FEMA) Agency Management Emergency Federal to purchase flood insurance for their property. For this reason the wish who residents of needs the meet to fails often market ance insur- conventional the and damage flood cover not do policies insurance homeowners standard Most purposes. insurance and safety for floodplain a in not is or is knowproperty their whether areas.these Fromprivate a citizen’s to perspective important is it from away development steer to and floodplains of location the sider future development, to take it is into important account con- Village and Town the as perspective, municipal a rom $149,913,976 totalassessedvalue. Town’sthe of 2% sum- roughly or taken $2,998,526 to ming exemptions tax agricultural 100 are the Town’sof land area. in Currently Sterling there over ty’shalf representing #1, District Agricultural Sterling Townhas 14,760 acres in Cayuga Coun- of The districts. regulate agricultural within operations or farm restrict unreasonably that laws local from protection improvementand districts; certain in fees or rates other and levies valorem ad ments, assess- benefit acquisition, domain eminent from protection greater land; the on assessment tax tural agricul- an include benefits Those Districts. tural and Market’s Circular 1150: Article 25AA –Agricul- Agriculture of Department NYS in outlined efits ben- of set enjoyto a eligible is land that ownerof the district agricultural an into put been has land Once districts. agricultural create to ability the is policy this implement to governments county and owners land local to given has State the that tools valued natural and as ecological resources. lands the One of agricultural protect and conserve to and food and other products agricultural production of for land agricultural its of improvement and ment develop- the encourage and protect conserve, to policy their it Yorkdeclared New has of State The specialty crops. and truck and crops, orchard cattle, greenhouses, for used is land agricultural of 20% remaining The Town.in acreage agricultural the of 80% over for account collectively crops field and products dairy land, vacant agricultural productive that indicate data ORPS agriculture. for used but vacant as fied classi- are which parcels or use agricultural for ers farm- to leased is land whose but residential as fied classi- are which parcels include not does number This acreage. Town’stotal the of 17% or - acres in agricultural land uses occupy approximately 4830 A crig o aua ony fie fReal parcels 81 2009, in (ORPS), of Services Property Office County Cayuga to ccording fect thatthe lake provides. ef- moderation the to due crops orchard produce to positioned uniquely is town the Further, fields. Town’sthe of drumlin slopes steep the and - lands wet- the or - soils drained poorly with coincide to Towntend the in soils quality poorer The classes. capability land lesser in are but soils USDAas Prime productive as nearly are that soils of up made are and NRCS the by designated also is portance methods.” Statewide farming im- modern Soils of high yields when treated and according managed to sustain to needed quality soil supply,and moisture season, growing the has farmland prime as sified acidity.clas- erodibility,soil Land temperature, and salinity, flooding, soil permeability,of frequency of the root zone, moisture holding capacity, the degree the water table in relation soils) to such as depth of the (of on characteristics morphological based and physical “is and (NRCS) Service Conservation (USDA) Agriculture Natural Resource of partment De- States United the by given is designation land Farm- Prime The (34.9%). Importance Statewide of Farmland or (29.8%) Farmland Prime USDA the Almost Towntwo-thirds of is considered either thetotalemployment. ing for4%of the account- despite employment County’s agricultural of 1% only for accounts Sterling share. 4% a boasts which whole a as County the than dustry in- farming the in working individuals of portion pro- lesser a has Sterling Townof The 1.3%. to dropped had percentage that Census US 2000 the By industries. mining or forestry,fisheries culture, Town’sagri- workedthe employedpersons in 1110 the of 4.1% which in Census US 1980 the least, at since, declining steadily been has sector ricultural ag- Sterling’s in working those of percentage The Town’s employment. the of share decreasing and small a for accounts it industry an as agriculture, to dedicated land of proportion large the Despite Agriculture 27

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN T Economic Conditions An analysis of businesses in the 13156 zip code –covering most –covering code zip 13156 the in businesses of analysis An sector.pendent ontheEducational,HealthandSocialservice de- more are Village the in residents employmentwhile for sector Retailthe on dependent more are Village the of outside town the in residents the that clear becomes it Village, the of outside ling Ster- and Village the into downbroken further are numbers ment and employ- the 17.7% When respectively. employment total 18.5%, the of 17.1% representing Manufacturing, (3) and Retail (2) trade services, social and health Education, (1) the were Town of residents employing industries largest three the 2000, In saw anexplosive thevillage 56%increase. outside of townthe Village, employedthe in steady remained persons of ber num- the Though Village. the of Townoutside the in profound more was persons employed in growth The growth. population 2.5% with concurrent by19% grew County the in ployedpersons em- of number the period, year twenty same the Over - 37%. 407 or by increased persons employed of number 2000, to 1980 from - 4% or - people 131 by Townincreased the the of population While parts. constituent its and Town the in population in growth the outpaced persons employed of increase of rate The persons.employed of number the in increase robust enjoyed has Townthe 2000, in ending and 1980 in beginning period the Over nomic situation. eco- prevailing the of picture a together mosaic to begin to one allows level, Code Zip the at available data powerpurchasing and pattern business and level TownVillage the and at data ployment Village’s economic health, an examination of US Census em- Census US Village’sof examination an health, economic Townand the of picture complete a give not does it hough Professional, scienti c, management, administrative, andwaste management services Transportation andwarehousing, andutilities (except services public administration) Other Agriculture, forestry, shingandhunting, andmining Wholesale trade Finance, insurance, real estate, andrental andleasing Information Educational, healthandsocialservices Manufacturing tradeRetail Public administration recreation, entertainment, Arts, accommodation andfood services Construction 3.3% 5.2% 3.9% 7.3% 7.0% 6.4% 5.9% 5.1% 5.2% 8.4% Village Employment by Industry 8.1% 4.9% County Employment by Industry 4.4% 6.1% 2.5% 6.1% Town Employment by Industry 3.4% 2.8% 4.7% 2.3% 8.8% 1.4% 7.2% 3.3% 12.3% 2.0% 1.5% 1.1% 12% 1.4% 17.6% 1.1% 12.5% 19.3% 21.2% 22.8% 18.6% 17.6% 15.3% Town –thereby market. bringingtolightapotentialgrowth the of outside spent being is money this of much assume to reasonable is it Haven,Fair and Sterling in out dining for options limited the With homes. their from away eaten be to food on dollars million 1.1 the 13156 Zip Code spend more than 13156 Zip for Code example,suggests, that year every residents of the for produced report The development. economic for plans with forward move they as Village and Townthe to helpful maybe information This mile. square per expenditures the and area the in category Power “Purchasing the each on spent amount annual in estimated the categories, expenditure consumer are various Labor report Profile” Included of data. Bureau Census 2002 2000 on and based Surveys Country Expenditure the Consumer in Statistics Code Zip each of power purchasing the on reports detailed developed Institute Training and Employee Milwaukee – Wisconsin of University the 2004, In $40,230. was employee each to paid amount average the firms, the of employees reported 52 the among divided with 3 establishments. the 19 businesses in combined The 2006 annualwas payroll$2,092,000. of When industry remediation and management ,waste support administration, the byfollowed establishments 19 the the ployees.business community with made industry 7 up The construction of the of largest portion em- 4 to 1 of businesses small were (84%) all Nearly categories. industry major seven in establishments business 19 were there 2006 in that indicates – Village entire the and Village the of outside town the of $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $500,000 0 Annual Expenditures perSpendingCatagory in ZIPCode13156 Miscellaneous householdequipment Personal products Non-prescription drugsandsupplies Furniture Housekeeping supplies Television equipment, tapes disks Apparel andrelated services Food away from home Food at Home Small appliancesand housewares Floor coverings Household textiles Home repair commodities Audio equipment, CDs, tapes Computer hardwaresoftware and Major appliances 29

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN active inseekingout Community Development Block Grants(CDBG)toimprove housingstock. in development newer Town pro- haveThe been Road. Village JuniperHill Road and and McIntyre on as well as of Beach Moon pockets and hamlets the around homes century nineteenth Town of the pockets throughout with interspersed found be can centuries twentieth and nineteenth the from Houses to theBay. proximity close in occurred has rehabilitation and development housing newer the 1800’s.of the Much Wilcox, Parsonage and Platt the Streets.Bay hosts many homes dating Laketo Street on the East side of around and on South-East the to found be to likely more are Village the in homes older The large. at ty The housing stock in the tends Village to be older than both the Town-outside-the-Village and the Coun- theunitsaremobilehomes. detached homesandover of aquarter single-family,are units housing the Townthe homes.In mobile two-thirdsnearly of outside-the-Village, are units the of 7.5% while homes single-family, detached are Village the in units housing five of Four The most prevalent housing types in the two municipalities were single-family detached and mobile home. the remaining19%asrenter-occupied. pied by renters. In the Town, the owner-occupied housing account for fiveover units,four out leavingof occu- 25% final owner-occupiedthe leavingare quarters three Village, the in units housing occupied the Of lower.much a recre- at listed is or rate vacancy unit Town-outside-the-village,seasonal housing the the In use. to ational due Haven’sresidents Fair of many of migration biannual the highlights statistic A Housing Characteristics ,5 nteTw f trig O te61uisi h ilg,ams afare listed as vacant. the This 671 units in the Village, 1,159 almost Sterling.in half the Town Of of and HavenFair of Village the in units housing 671 were there 2010 in Census, US the to ccording Housing Types: Village ofFair Haven % 5 . 7 % 9 . 1 % 6 . 1 % 3 . 5 % 4 . 1 % 1 . 0 % 2 8 Housing Types: Town ofSterling % 4 . 7 2 % 1 . 4 % 6 . 1 % 3 . 1 % 7 . 0 % 9 . 4 6 o ileHome Mob ingle-amil etached t Units U 9 to 4 0 1 ingle-amil ached oat an etc nits U to 9 3 Duplex Fair Haven BeachState Park

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN road bed through Towns of Ira (~4.1 miles), Victory (~2.6 miles) (~2.6 Victory miles), (~4.1 Ira Townsthrough bed road of Rail- Valley Lehigh old the follows and mid-1970’s the in sioned Trailcommis- was The Haven. Fair of Village the in Street Main on trailhead northern its to North-east North miles 14.50 Cato, of Village in 370 Route State on terminus southern its from runs Trail North The Trail North The – (Cato-Fair Haven Trail) the Town to andVillage. County the from ownership in transitioning be will park the 2012, to 2007 From launch. boat and area parking road, cess Bay the separates that from Lake Ontario and bar has several improvements including an ac- sand natural a to access provides It Bay.Sodus Little of shore northwest the on located park County acre 14 a is Park Bar West West BarParkBarrier –The Barrier athriving blueheronrookery. trailsandsupports miles of Lake Ontario beachfront. Nature has The Center 5.6 currently of miles 2 and habitat diverse with facility park public multi-use a as to a private owner and what remained waswas developed sold off land surplus The facility. storage waste radioactivelow-level a as the site from being used to produce coal-fired or nuclear power or purchaseCounty preventedTown The acquisition. the to $450,000 paid The 1973. in land the for paid RG&E price the of tenth one – dollars million 2.8 for 1994 in County the by Electric and Gas Rochester from purchased was acres more 1300 and Nature Center the now is that land The Park. and State Haven FairBeach Haven Fair of Village the of Northeast land of acres 1416 Center Nature Sterling alongtheTrail.and recreationalopportunities routes bicycle-friendly of assessment Trailan includes Ecology that developed Department chitecture Ar- Landscape SUNY-ESF the in Faculty and Students 2002, In Trail.Seaway the and Wayne County Fair in Point Sodus of with Haven Village the link to route driving a as intended was Trail Ecology Shore Lake the Counties TourismPlan, Action Development TrailLakeshore Ecology – County Parks&Trails Te trig aue etr is on sits Center Nature Sterling The – Proposed in the in Proposed A Tourism Planforthe Lakeshore Wayne andCayuga The NorthTrail andHojackTrail Sterling Nature Center

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TOWN OF HANNIBAL OF TOWN TOWN OF HANNIBAL OF TOWN 4 the for space as well as opportunities recreational ample provides and ball fields for the Little Village League, the Cayuga Street Park courts tennis two pavilion, picnic a With – ParkStreet Cayuga CommerceandaVeterans Memorial. the Chamberof by sponsored kiosk informational an bar, snack a concerts, night Saturday for bandstand a including amenities of number a boasts Central Park – Located on Main Street, Fair Haven’s Central Park County length. Cayuga entire its for ATVtraffic to Trailup the opened was2008 cally been open to non-motorized traffic and snow mobiles, but in histori- County.Trailhas Oswego The in Hannibal of Village the WayneRedin Creek to County Trailof Village the stretchesfrom the of entirety The Trail. the of creation the for land the chased bought by Rochester Gas & Electric, from whom the County pur- was eventuallyright-of-way The line. “Hojack” O.the nickname, the New York Central rail system but of a retained part its R.W. & (R.W.Ogdensburg and &O.) Railway line.R.W. The O.& became Rome,the Watertownoriginally was what along Northwest the to Southeast the from Sterling Townof the through runs Trail jack Ho- mid-1990’s,the the in Commissioned – HojackTrailThe trail isopentosnow mobiletraffic. entire the months, Winter the In use. ATV to open is Trail the Haven, Fair of Village the to Trail Hojack the with intersection Cato to the Trail’sof intersection with the Hojack Trail. From the to Village the from traffic open non-motorized hikers,other and bicyclists trail multi-use a is Trail The miles). (~7.8 Sterling and ak nlds ly qimn, inc ra, adcp accessible fishing area,docking facilities, restroomsandvisitorparking handicap areas, picnic equipment, play includes the 1994, park in Redesigned Bay. Sodus Little of end southern the at Creek Voughts straddles park municipal Phillips Park –This th o July carnival andtheCircuswhenitcomestotown. of Village Parks 33

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN office withthree workstations. with theabilitytoaccommodate21peopleandan bays,building includesfourtruck ameetingroom erected inthe1970susingtaxpayer funds. The to aregionalplantinWayne County fortreatment. conveyed is sewage The Renewal. Community of nor’s Office for Small Cities – now called the Office Gover- the from grant a and USEPA the through money’ USDA‘member Development,Ruralfrom loans and grants It of combination a by funded Authority.was Sewer and Water County Cayuga the by owned is Haven Fair in system sewer The work onMainStreet. NYSDOT didconstruction when system the to made lines,were of placement re- a including improvements,Recent Village. the outside privatelines dozen of couple a and Village the in accounts 750 roughly includes supply water Village the for area service The Funds. Village ing us- built other the and Loan Development USDA Rural a using built one storage, for has towers Village two the and minute per gallons 350 over produce to able is well Each shown. have studies bacteriological recent as clean remarkably is water The Sterling. of Town the in located wells tesian ar- three by supplied is residents Village Waterfor B Municipal Facilities &Services is suspected that the current Village Hallwas Village is suspectedthatthecurrent techniques, construction uilt using pole it barn Sewage Districts Water Service Village Hall side yardwaste pickup program. curb- a has also Village TrashDay.The event as known waste solid the sponsor Village and Town Day,Labor weekafter the in eachyear Further, the clable materials. recy- take to haulers privatewaste with contracting or Auburn to materials recyclable bringing clude in- Village and Town the of residents for options Village of Fair Haven. TwoHaven.Fair of Village waste disposal sites in Sterling the and Townthe of solid inactive five identified has Plan Management Waste Solid Comprehensive County Cayuga The 3 http://co.cayuga.ny.us/planning Curtis Co-opRd.west ofRt.38 2 Locatedonthewest sideofRt104A northofSchoolcraft Rd.andon 38 1 LocatedonRt.104A eastoftherailroadtracksandRt.104East ville. Mart- and Sterling in communities Town’shamlet the of two serving districts lighting two are There ning Website Plan- County Cayuga the at online found be can eventdates on information More event. collection tire one and events collection electronics two cals, chemi- household for one year: each events waste hazardous household four holds County the ally, Addition- October. through April from brush and bags clear in placed leaves up pick will Village The contractors. private by handled is waste solid cial commer- and residential Village, the in Currently property. operated and by the State on FairHaven State Park closed in 1970 and 1990, and the fifth site is owned 1971, another two another in 1971, closure their until Village the by operated but 3 or by calling 315.253.1276. Recycling Lighting District Solid Waste 2 were owned by the Town and Town the by owned were 1 were privatelyownedwere Exam category examined in the analysis conducted for this plan. (See map on page 84) examinedintheanalysisconductedforthisplan.(Seemaponpage Exam category The seniors. its of Townthe Yorkin New districts Regentsevery other State on all 66% outperformed district schoolRed Creek graduated Hannibal and seniors its of 89% graduated Creek Red that shows Report Information Comprehensive Card’s Report District State York New 2016-2017 the from Data the Cato-MeridianCentralSchool District. the Townthe of in taught are tip of corner Townsouth-eastern the Schools,in north-eastern City students while Oswego attend the in Students County. Oswego in District School Central Hannibal the by the Sterling TownCreek is served the Fair remainder east of of Haven. Most the of of Village and all of Creek Sterling of west Sterling Townthe of of majority the serves Creek, Red WayneTownCounty of the NewYork StatePolice. and ’sDepartment Sheriff County Cayuga the by provided is Village Townand the in enforcement Law supplies drivers ics. FireDepartment fortheambulanceservice. Village The daya sevenhours and 24 staffed is and days weeka Advanced by EMTsSupport paid Life Paramed-and provides service The car.fly a twoand with ambulances Service Ambulance professional ownsa Village 85) by (Seemap onpage theRedserved Creek FireDepartment. the Town, bounded roughly of by corner southeastern The Fintches Road Corners and State Route 38, is Statefiretraining. calls in2017.In2017,theDepartment’s ambulance memberscompleted over 1,000 hoursof 446 and fire 417 to responded They equipment. other and pumps portable and generators severalto addition gator,two in sled snow a a with and mobile truck, boats tanker,a Village), the brush a by owned are which of (two engines three (F.A.S.T.).maintains team survival Department sistance The as- a firefighter have and rescue angle high rescue, ice in trained are Department the in firefighters The paramedics. and technicians medical emergency including firefighters volunteer 61 has Department The VolunteerHavenDepartment. Fair Fire the by served is Village, entire Town, the the including of Most T ffour school the Town. districts that serve Red The Creek Central Schoolof District, centered in the Fair Haven. Students attend school one in of Village or Sterling schoolsno are here the Townin of Schools, PublicSafetyFacilities &Services Ambulance District Fire Departments Law Enforcement School Districts 35

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Town throughout most of thenineteenthcentury.Town throughout mostof the of hub business preeminent the as importance Center’s ling Ster- recalls and region the of development the in Creek Sterling of importance the highlights site The hamlet. the in site dustrial in- –powered hydraulic earliest agrarian the and small Center Sterling the at hamlet of heritage agricultural and history early the chronicle that resources of group cohesive a represent structures 1859 tannery, and a circa 1900 concrete dam and penstock. These an a frame mill building foundation of built circa 1835, the rubble in the Town’s Sterling Center. hamlet of The Complex consists of State Routethe south 104A, side opposite of Sterling Center Road on located is Complex Mill The – Grist Mill Complex Sterling and meetingspacefortheSterlingHistoricalSociety. public assembly,Hall, a as place serves and exhibition of currently crops. Since that time the building has served as the Sterling Townseasonal of harvesting the in employedworkers farm migrant of children the for space classroom provided also building the 1950s early- the until mid-1940s the from span brief a During 1946. in district school local the of consolidation the until century, tieth twen- the into well use Yorkin continuedNew building the State, rural in century nineteenth the in built schoolhouses the of many Like Downing.Jackson Andrew by primarily popularized tecture archi-Picturesque for taste then-current the and detectable clearly book his in Barnard byschooloutlined Henry design of principles The origin. century mid-nineteenth its reflecting decorativeand program overallform the retains archi- nonetheless building The ineducational State.York New in tecture standardization of influence growing the reflect to century twentieth the of decades early the in modified was school The County. Cayuga northern in design educational rural of example intact an as significant architecturally is building The 1853. circa built was house schoolCenter, the Sterling of let County Route 38, in State the Routeham- 104 A, of north side of east the on House –Located District No.5School Sterling T Historic Resources by the National Register of HistoricPlaces. by theNationalRegister of recognized been have that sites two has Sterling Townhe of National RegisterofHistoricPlaces first published in 1842, are 1842, in published first School Architecture, Further, a historic Railroad. Underground the of part as documented is Sterling in Church Baptist the with work whose Kirk Martha and William of home nificant sig- historically the as ognized rec- is Center Sterling in 104A House The network. Underground Railroad or abolitionist movement strong County’s the of part a were which sites and Cayuga County documents Auburn of TrailFreedom The tory. his- local for of tours allow self-guided which village and town the throughout markers historical state many are There the railway. of age the local during prosperity of (1871-1936) period year 65 the to relates and lines rail ‘Hojack’ Valleyand Lehigh the of intersection the at tion Sta- Sterling at originally towerwas 28’ The house. shool the behind added been have nal tower Other Historic t 20 tt Route State 1280 at Resources and related displays related and railway sig Kirk Kirk - Section Two:Section results can be found here. canbefound results the of summary haveresults full beentabulated anddisplayedSection 5,abrief in section. following the in objectives and goals the developed it as Committee results were thoughtfully considered and survey often referred The to by the Development. Comprehensive Economic Planning and Planning of Department County Cayuga the by analyzed was sample a and residents the of questions 31 asked surveys The 650). of all wereall 1160) village surveys townand (260 returned - 40% surveys 26% (301 of of of surveys 561 or percent Thirty-one Haven.Fair of Village the and Sterling Townof the 2007, 1,810 In anonymous the community Spring surveys of were sent to the residents of Surveys Community While the While 37

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Is yourresidenceseasonaloryearround? How longhave you lived inSterling? to family(44%). its location(44%) andbecauseofproximity Sterling becauseofitsrural character(57%), percentage ofrespondents chosetolivein the agesof35and64(64%). The largest family home(85%),and werebetween round residents(84%)living inasingle- respondents wereland-owning(99%),year- can befoundinSection6.Mostoftenthe of Sterlingweretabulatedandthefullresults 152 ofthesurveysreturnedfrom Town Town ofSterling How oldareyou? Under 20 20 to34 35 to64 65 Over No Answer No Answer 0-10 11-25 >25 Year-round Seasonal No Answer oyuonpoet nteTw fSterling? Do you inthe Town own property of 100

Rural Character homedoyou live in? typeof What 20 40 60 80 0

Location

Family

Hometown

Schools Single Family No Answer Manufactured Home Manufactured Home Mobile No

Job Yes

Taxes Sterling Creek and Lake Ontario Quality of the Air, Water, encouraging residentialdevelopment inareasnotsuitableforfarmland. thoughtful andwell-planned approachtoresidentialdevelopmentthatmeetsbothobjectives by limiting theconversionof farmlandtoresidentialuses”. This seems tosuggesttheneedfora of respondentssupportthe ideaof“encouragingthecontinuationfarmingin Town by that 61%ofresidentswould liketoseethetownencourageresidentialdevelopment,64% encouraged (65%)followedbyresidential(61%). Itisinterestingtonotethatdespitethefact Respondents identifiedagricultureasthetypeof developmenttheywouldmostliketobe by “towntaxesandoverallcostofliving”“maintaining theruralcharacteroftown”. “quality oftheair, water, SterlingCreekandLakeOntario”asthemostimportantfollowed When askedtojudgetheimportanceof14town characteristics, respondentsidentifiedthe MaintainingTown the taxes rural and character overall ofcost the of Town living 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0

Opportunity for outdoor sports and recreation Quality of natural resources

Fair Haven Beach State Park How important are eachofthesecharacteristics to you?

Quality of school district

Quality of housing Quality of the Town as a tourism and/or destination attraction

Connection to the heritage of the Town

Sterling Nature Center

Senior housing opportunities 39

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Should the Town develop a Town Park? Barrier Bar(62%). the Town assumingownershipof West development (89%)andwereinfavorof however, wanttoencouragewindenergy respondents whoexpressedanopiniondid, want localpoliceprotection(63%).Most not wantpublicwater(60%),nordidthey Most respondentsindicatedthattheydid

Should the Town develop their own 120 150 public access to Lake Ontario? use? toresidential farmland version of intheTown farming bylimitingthecon- of Should theTown thecontinuation encourage 30 60 90 0 Should the Town try to increase tourism?

Should the Town have local police protection?

Should the Town try to develop

youth oriented facilities?

Should the Town assume ownership and educationShould the about Town the try Town's to expand historic its protection resources?

of West Barrier Bar? Yes No No Opinion

Agriculture 100 20 40 60 80 0

Should the Town encourage Residential wind energy development?

Tourism Light Industry Commercial/Retail ono Sterling? Town of inthe should beencouraged development typeof What Do Not Favor Growth respondants 153 Responses fromatotalof 153 respondants Responses fromatotalof

No Answer No Opinion Yes No No Answer

Recreational w adpoet nteVlaeo Fair Haven? of inthe Village own land/property were your choosingtolive for What reasons or epne rmattlo 140respondants Responses fromatotalof

Location 100 20 40 60 80 you in? reside do structure what typeof you live intheVillage, If

Rural Character you?How oldare Family

Little SodusHometown Bay/

Lake Ontario

Schools 20 to34 35 to64 Over 65 No Answer Single Family No Answer Mobile Home Apartment

Job

Taxes Do you own landinthevillage? in theVillage? How many years have you lived or seasonal? Is you year-round residence rural character(34%). do, citinglocation(64%), family(34%)and respondents voicedforliving wherethey echoed thesamereasons that Township 35 and64(60%).Residentsofthevillage home (80%)andarebetweentheagesof most owntheir(94%)single-family the typicalrespondentinSterling,that village respondentwasverysimilarto The demographicprofileofthetypical Village ofFair Haven Year-round Seasonal No answer 0-10 11-25 >25 No answer Yes No No Answer 41

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Main Street and mostagreedthatthe Village shouldadoptasubdivision law(70%). to seeencouraged inFairHaven.Many madenoteoftheneed formorerestaurants andshopson identified tourism,residential andcommercialasthetypesofdevelopmenttheywould mostlike ambulance, highway, etc.)”and “qualityofnaturalresources”asthetopthree. Respondents selected “qualityoftheair, water, LittleSodus BayandLakeOntario”,“communityservice(fire, When Villagers were askedtojudgetheimportanceof14villagecharacteristics respondents 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 0

Quality of the Air, Water, Little Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario

Community service (fire, ambulance, highway, etc.) Quality of Natural Resources Recreation opportunities of Little Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario Town and Village taxes and overall cost of living Opportunity for outdoor sports and recreation

Fair Haven Beach State Park Maintaining the small community character of the Village Quality of the Village as a tourism and/or destination attraction Quality of housing Affordability of housing

Connection to the heritage of the Village Quality of Red Creek Central School District Proximity of Town, Sterling Nature Center and Renaisance Senior Housing opportunities Section Three: Section Objectives Goals & 43

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK a Sterling pae dpe yteTw f trigTw or fTrustees SterlingTownUpdates adoptedby theTown Boardof of Objectives Town of Goals on September 24,2018 on September & b 45

STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STERLING1 Agricultural Preservation & Environmental Quality Embrace policies and programs that preserve valuable farmland, water quality, open space and scenic views

Opportunities for GOAL Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Conserve and seek opportunities to ongoing Cayuga County Parks & Trails, expand bay and lakefront public access X Town Board, Planning Board 2. Guide waterfront development X ongoing Town Board, Planning Board NYS Dept. of State - Community 3. Take full advantage of opportunities ongoing Renewal, Cayuga County Parks & to protect the shoreline, drinking water X Trails, Sterling Nature Center, NYS supply, aquifers and wells Dept. of Envi. Conservation, Army 4. Encourage the State to maximize Corps of Engineers beach areas within Fair Haven State Park X Town Board

5. Form committee to explore the ongoing revitalization of Moon Beach including Town Board parking, traffic and beach accessibility X 6. Support and enhance Sterling Nature Center, including improved waterfront Cayuga County Parks & Trails X Friends of the Sterling Nauture access, a full-time director and increased Center programming.

7. Continue to support land use ongoing policies that support and promote Planning Board, Town Board clean, renewable, alternative energy X development within the Town 8. Explore and support opportunities to work with local, state and federal ongoing NYS Dept. of Envi. Conservation,

OBJECTIVES Cayuga County Soil & Water, Ca- agencies to address and control invasive X yuga County Health Department species and noxious weeds

9. Support agriculturally-oriented business retention and development and ongoing support county/town development of X Planning Board NYS purchase of development rights |46| (PDR) programs STERLING

2GOAL Cultural & Historical Resources Expand opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy the Town’s natural, cultural and historical resources

Opportunities for Collaboration OBJECTIVES SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Develop a designated bike path on Seaway Trail, Inc., Neighboring Towns, Cayuga County Parks & Seaway trail and connected byways X Trails, NYSPRH ongoing Cayuga County Parks & Trails, 2. Encourage ATV and snowmobile use Poor Folks Snowmobile Club, in appropriate, designated areas X Trail Tamers Snowmobile Club

3. Explore funding to conduct a Historic ongoing Structure and Cultural Sites Inventory X Sterling Historical Society and Analysis in the Town and Village.

4. Support the Sterling Historical Society ongoing Town of Sterling in its endeavors X Sterling Historical Society 5. Explore and support efforts to renovate/restore historic structures ongoing X Sterling Historical Society

|47| STERLING3 Sustainable Economic Development Encourage growth that builds on existing assets including the development of the Town’s business, recreation and tourism base GOAL

Opportunities for Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Market Fair Haven as a resort ongoing Fair Haven Area Chamber of Com- community X merce

2. Explore feasibility of developing a Fair Haven Village Board municipal community resource center X

3. Maintain and enhance existing ongoing Fair Haven Area Chamber of Com- Tourism Information Centers X merce

4. Work with County Tourism Board ongoing Cayuga County Tourism Board, and the Fair Haven Area Chamber of X Fair Haven Area Chamber of Com- Commerce to promote tourism merce 5. Establish an environment that Fair Haven Area Chamber of Com- encourages the development of local ongoing merce Cayuga County IDA, Plan- businesses X ning Board, Zoning Board

6. Support and promote the local Fair Haven Area Chamber of Com- business community, and new business ongoing merce, Cayuga County IDA, Plan- development, through partnership and X ning Board, Zoning Board service ongoing USDA - Rural Development, Ca- 7. Develop business grants yuga County Dept of Planning and X Economic Development OBJECTIVES 8. Maintain tax incentives for business improvements and explore the ongoing NYS Dept. of Envi. Conservation, opportunity to establish tax incentives for X Cayuga County Soil & Water, Ca- residential improvements. yuga County Health Department

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4GOAL Infrastructure Ensure that physical infrastructure is maintained and improved consistent with efforts to preserve, restore and promote the Town’s historic and architectural resources

Opportunities for OBJECTIVES Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Assess the condition of roads and bridges, including County and State Roads, and other Town infrastructure on ongoing Town Highway Department, Ca- an annual basis and report findings to X yuga County Highway Department the Town Board (and other appropriate agencies) on an annual basis.

2. Look for opportunity to expand access ongoing Sterling Town Board to telecommunications resources X Sterling Planning Board

3. Solicit resident input on infrastructure ongoing Sterling Town Board needs X 4. Support efforts to restore the dams and mill structures in Martville and Sterling X Sterling Historical Society

5. Support efforts to improve streetscapes ongoing Grant Writer and renovate storefronts and structures in X the Town and the Hamlets

|49| STERLING5 Housing & Affordable Living Promote affordable housing and preserve housing stock within the Town GOAL

Opportunities for Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Identify programs and resources, and educate residents about programs and resources to address affordable housing, Consultant, NYS Dept. of Coastal ongoing Resources, Cayuga County Home- access improvements and maintenance of X site, Grant Writer existing housing stock

2. Seek public resources to renovate ongoing Consultant, NYS Dept. of Coastal housing structures within the Town X Resources, Cayuga County Home- site, Grant Writer, CDBG 3. Promote a variety of housing options ongoing within the Town X Planning Board, Zoning Board

4. Regulate and control new housing development in a manner which maintains the Town’s rural character ongoing Planning Board, Zoning Board while supporting the stated housing goals X of the Town OBJECTIVES

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6GOAL Governance & Cooperation Continue to effectively develop public policy and work with local, county, state and federal agencies to serve residents and businesses.

Opportunities for Collaboration OBJECTIVES SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Update zoning and strengthen code ongoing enforcement Sterling ZBA, PLanning Board, X Town Board

2. Look for opportunities for the Village ongoing Sterling Town Board of Fair Haven and the Town of Sterling X Fair Haven Village Board to coordinate delivery of services 3. Explore opportunities to share best practices and expand information sharing between the Town and Village ongoing Sterling Town Board governments and their boards and X Fair Haven Village Board agencies

4. Provide responsible and responsive ongoing fiscal policy with the objective of X Sterling Town Board reducing the tax burden

5. Maintain and expand working ongoing relationships with the NYS Department X Sterling Highway Department, Ca- of Transportation and provide input on yuga County Highway Department, Town needs and access state resources NYSDOT

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Education Develop educational and vocational opportunities to serve residents of Sterling and other communities GOAL

Opportunities for Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Promote quality educational and vocational programing through Town ongoing school districts X School Districts 2. Promote multi-age educational ongoing programming through town resources. Sterling Nature Center X Sterling Historical Society OBJECTIVES

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8GOAL

Recreation Explore and support opportunities for residents of all ages to recreate safely OBJECTIVES

Opportunities for Collaboration SHORT TERMMEDIUM TERMLONG TERM 1. Promote recreational activities and ongoing Youth Committee of Town & facilities for our youth X Village Boards ongoing CNY & Cayuga County Parks & 2. Support the connection and integration Trails, NYS Parks, Recreation & of trails X Historic Preservation, Snowmobile & ATV CLubs 3. Encourage private development of all- ongoing Fair Haven Area Chamber of season recreational facilities X Commerce

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN mixed-commercial development areas tional areas h dlnain f of through delineation town the the in development and guide growth to efforts strategic three describes then It areas. conservation development, and development agricultural industrial and commercial ment, develop- residential with dealing for strategy and Town’svision the outlines section this occur.Generally, inevitably will that development physical the with plan this in forth set goals the harmonize to as so growth future guide to best how debated They uses. agricultural and areas, environmental sensitive time, over trends development use, land the Town’scommittee considered maps of current The surveys. and sessions visioning the from tee commit- the by received input the in and rooted are committee planning comprehensive the of action to the ‘scatter-shot’ approach to residential to approach ‘scatter-shot’ the to action re- and contrast a is This below. described areas the trends development Town seeks to steer development toward the three current the of light In rural Town’scharacter. the of maintenance the for vision Plan’sthe with inconsistent is that key’appearance the given Town’s‘piano- fragmented, a has thoroughfares major development of type public This existing roads. onto frontage with parcels acre 2-5 into subdivided are lots wooded or ag- ricultural wherein development roadside low-density, moderately as characterized be can Town the in development residential in 1970) (since trend cent re- the development, of type only the not While T Land UsePolicy Sterling LandUseintheTownFuture of rie a truh h crfl deliberation careful the through at arrived were section this in reached conclusions he Residential Development residential development and , residential areas mixed-usehamlet transi . - scribed in greater detailbelow.scribed ingreater areas arede . These area use hamletexpansion 2) Haven, Fair of Village the 1) Town: the in areas three toward development commercial intensity retail encourage the and other development low of to like would Town the notwithstanding, PDDs of use The developments. industrial and mercial com- major and uses non-listed of regulation the Town The for tool a as PDDs use continueto will for exceptional commercial and industrial projects. PDDs of use the with comfortable is Town The Development District(PDD). Planned a of creation the necessitate to visioned Townthe en- are Code Zoning of Uses Permitted – 506 Section to analogous or listed not activities those and developments Large-scale districts. ing zon- all in permit special a require or conditions with permitted either currently are development commercial of types most zoning, and planning use land of terms In Town. the in acres 50 only on use primary the is commercial assessor, town the to according Currently, pressure. velopment has there de- industrial and commercial little relatively been development, residential piecemeal from faces Town the pressure the to Compared in detailbelow.greater described are areas These velopment. area areas hamlet expansion the primarily,in occur, to encouraged is Town the in development residential plan, sive comprehen- this in forth set goals the achieve to order In date. to occurred has that development and 3) and mixed-usedevelopment area Commercial andIndustrial Development and the and residential de- residential mixed-use mixed- - that have forpublicuse. beenconserved lands other and Center Nature Sterling the Park, State BeachHavenFair the di- of integrity the minish not and complement must Town the in curs oc- that development Any boundaries. its within TownThe public parklands has over 1,900 acres of tobesustainedinSterling.ity foragriculture areas certain is to open preserve space and the abil- tial, commercial and industrial development toward directing residen- ricultural sector. of purpose The the of ag- vibrant and active character an upon predicated Town is rural The Town. the for ority pri- a is land agricultural new of development the and uses agricultural existing of preservation The Agricultural Development Conservation Areas 55

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN and service businesses.and service retail commercial small few a support to sufficient been has density residential This Haven. Fair of Village the rivals that density a at hamlets old the in located are Sterling Townof the in homes ing remain- oldest the of Many them. around rural areas the served that mills for power provide to ment from a time when waterpower was harnessed develop- historical represent Martville and Center Valley,Sterling Sterling of hamlets the present, At hamlets of: tered in and extend a reasonable distance from the four The around theTown’s fourhamlets. development new concentrating by patterns ment develop- existing the accentuates which Sterling of Town the in uses land industrial low-intensity very and residential new commercial, ately-scaled appropri- is to encourage and provide for a mix of the The purpose of Areas forFutureGrowthandDevelopment Mixed-Use HamletTransitional are cen are mixed-use hamlet transitionalareas • • • • Route 104. of StateRoute38and North Victory Road; and Martville RoadandNichols Martville Road; of StateRoute104A andCenter Sterling Center Valley RoadandMaroneyRoad; of StateRoute104A,Sterling Sterling Valley mixed-use hamlet transitional areas hamlet transitional mixed-use Areas attheintersectionof attheintersection attheintersection attheintersection - Beach. Moon as known Town the of portion in- the and cludes Town the of portion northeastern most the in located is area development residential The rural Town’s the landscape andopenspaces. preserves that fashion orderly an in occur to development residential encourage the of purpose The commercial designed uses willbeallowed intheseareas. andencouraged and scaled Appropriately the appropriatetime. at Board Planning Town the by addressed be will development such to relating Details areas. these standards Design in development residential for produced be should plants”. “package as known plants treatment water pre-manufactured by ser- viced be will hamlets the in development new the of needs wastewater the that envisioned is It lets. ham- the in development encourage to Town the by proactively built or development new of part a developerbya built as be could infrastructure This infrastructure. utility and road with supported be to need Townwould envisionsthe that velopment de- residential the built-out, largely are hamlets ing exist- the Because etc.) curbs lawns, tree setbacks, front-yard modest and uniform porches, front (i.e. design neighborhood neo-traditional of principals the using scale village a at built sur-be and its roundings with keeping in be will development the of character The Town’s the hamlets. to adjacent ment that is oriented towards, clustered around and develop- residential to density wishes moderate encourage Sterling of Town the forward, Going Residential Development Area Residential isto area development residential n 08 te trig easac Fsia drew mak- Sterling FestivalTownthe of to people 100,000 over Renaissance Sterling the 2008, In Road. Farden 15385 at Festival Renaissance Sterling the land use presented in this plan. Such an area is near Town’sthe for vision larger of part a as it towards development commercial direct and potential cial commer- with areas identify and acknowledge to is the The purpose of be builtby eithertheTown oradeveloper. could roads new while Oswego Townthe of from extended be can infrastructure Water compatible. be diverse,may while which, tenures and types ing hous- of variety a through achieved be and areas residential rural will area development tial be typical of the in Densities clustered. be to in area this development residential envisions Town The Center Road, Road andNewStreet. Williams up Sterling into triangle, Co-Op Curtis the around house, pump water ven Ha- Fair the from 104A Route on installation for slated is #3 District Water 2018, In Road. Marsh and Road Irwin on #1 District Water completed Town the 2016, In waterlines. new development residential for attractiveness area’s the attractive. to very Adding Town of part this make Ontario Lake and Center Nature Sterling The the to work.proximity for City the to commute still but go Oswe- of City the of out moving are who people from pressure development increasing faces area the most actively developed areas in Town.of The one become has corner Town’s northeastern The Mixed-Commercial Development mixed-commercial development areas development mixed-commercial Areas residen - Festival. the of popularity the leverage and complement to envisioned are accommodations overnight signed de- appropriately and recreation, outdoor urism, Agrito- Center. Nature Sterling the from miles .5 fields and the Sterling Valley Creek, and is less than FestivalThe byis surrounded orchards, agricultural uses. commercial related tourism the of for development engines Town’s biggest the of one it ing 57

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Data Source: 2008 Cayuga County Office of Real Property Services Property Real of Office County Cayuga 2008 Source: Data Property Classification Town ofTownSterling W Future Residential Development Area Development Residential Future ial Commerc Vacant Residential Agricultural Future Mixed-Use Development Areas Development Mixed-Use Future Future Mixed-Use Hamlet Expansion Areas Expansion Hamlet Mixed-Use Future Existing Waterline in Adjacent Town Adjacent in Waterline Existing

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STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FAIR1 HAVEN GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS 1. Natural Environmental Quality & Aesthetics A. GOAL: Embrace policies and programs that preserve and enhance the Village of Fair Haven’s natural resources, rural and marine environment, water quality, undeveloped open space and scenic views. B. GOAL: Regulate development to maintain the Village’s historic waterfront identity and aesthetics, consistent with the comprehensive plan’s vision held by the residents of the Village of Fair Haven. OBJECTIVES: 1. Preserve and enhance the existing natural and marine environment, including the combined waterfronts of bays and lake, as well as the rural and historic small-town character of the Village. 2. Preserve the unique undeveloped natural environment of West Barrier Bar Park, a long, narrow sand bar that separates Lake Ontario from Little Sodus Bay. Support municipal, resident and volunteer involvement. 3. Recognize the importance, to both residents and visitors, of public access to the water. Conserve bay and lakefront public access points and develop appropriate desired improvements. 4. Continue to support and regularly update laws, policies, regulations and enforcement activities that protect the shoreline, farmlands, forests, local drinking water supply, aquifers and wells. Address degradation of environmentally sensitive areas. 5. Partner with and encourage the State to maximize appropriate and environmentally sound use of beach areas and campgrounds within Fair Haven State Park. 6. Minimize “light pollution” from light sources related to private and public buildings, signs and streets. 7. Establish and support land use policies that promote clean, low-impact, renewable, alternative energy development and use within the Town and Village. 8. Collaborate with the Town of Sterling and Cayuga County in joint responsibility for the water quality of Little Sodus Bay, Blind Sodus Bay and Lake Ontario. IMPLEMENTATIONS: a. Work with federal, state and county agencies to prepare for and minimize impact from on-going high-water problems. b. Investigate the NYS “Climate Smart” program, a state initiative to promote reduced greenhouse gas production, local self-reliance and greater resiliency in the face of climate change.

Opportunities for Collaboration: Town Council and Village Trustees, Zoning and Planning Boards, Dept. of Public Works, Fair Haven Chamber of Commerce, Architectural Review Committee, West Barrier Bar Tenders, Highway Dept., Snowmobile & A TV Clubs, Sterling Nature Center, Cayuga County Parks & Trails, Cayuga County Soil & Water, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation |60| GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS FAIR2 HAVEN 2. Culture, Community & Recreation A. GOAL: Support and promote community, cultural and recreational activities within the Village of Fair Haven and the Town of Sterling. OBJECTIVES: 1. Support and promote the local arts community, arts education and the further development of art galleries, artisan shops and arts-related events within the Village and Town. 2. Support local core seasonal festivals such as the 4th of July Celebration, Summer Porchfest, Little Sodus Bay Piratefest, Fall Leaf Peeper Trail, Witches Parade, Winter Carnival and Spring Mayfest. 3. Encourage relatively low-impact, infill, architecturally integrated waterfront development that provides tourist and boater amenities such as restaurants, overnight accommodations and marine services. 4. Develop an off-road trail system that connects the Village Downtown, West Barrier Bar Park, Fair Haven State Park and Sterling Nature Center, that is suitable for hiking, bicycling, and cross-county skiing. Support opportunities to integrate, maintain and patrol existing local, County and State trails. 5. Partner with the State Park to develop special events and other activities at the park’s Sabin Point center. 6. Support the development and enjoyment of low-impact water-,related activities such as kayaking, canoeing, bicycling, kite boarding and recreational fishing. 7. Encourage A TV and snowmobile use in designated areas. 8. Encourage private development of all-season recreational activities. 9. Become a walking and bicycle friendly town by developing paths, trails, and a safe pedestrian-oriented downtown. Become known to out-of-area bicycle tourists as a destination to visit and stay. 10. Promote Fair Haven’s presence on the historic Great Lakes Seaway Trail, which follows Route 104A. 11 . Encourage town and Village residents to get involved with planning and participating in Village events. Actively support and promote the community’s strong “sense of place.” IMPLEMENTATIONS: a. Plan and develop designated walking and bicycle paths between area parks and along connected byways. b. Support the ongoing availability and development of Village sports and recreational facilities. Maintain tennis and pickleball courts and provide other court-related venues for all age groups. c. Support youth programming and after-school activities, as well as senior citizen activities and services. d. Investigate the resources of the NYSDOT’s “Complete Street’’ program, part of a nationwide effort to ensure that when a roadway is constructed or repaired, consideration is given to commuters of all kinds - including bicyclists, pedestrians, public transportation users, children, and the disabled. |61| FAIR3 HAVEN GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS Opportunities for Collaboration: Town Council and Village Trustees, Zoning and Planning Boards, Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Center, Fair Haven Arts Organizations and Galleries, Fair Haven Library, Cayuga County Dept. of Planning & Economic Development, Cayuga County Sewer & Water Authority, Sterling Historical Society, Cayuga County Parks & Trails, Dept. of Public Works, NYS Dept. of Transportation, Sterling Nature Center, Snowmobile & A TV Clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, Youth Baseball 3. Sustainable Economic Development & Tourism A. GOAL: Encourage responsible growth while utilizing and protecting existing public and private assets to further develop the tourist, commercial and service industries. B. GOAL: Guide new business development in a manner which maintains and enhances the Village’s small, eclectic, historic downtown identity and character, and its unique waterfront character, in harmony with the purpose, vision, and goals of the citizens of Fair Haven. OBJECTIVES: 1. Support, promote and prioritize the existing local Town and Village business community through partnership and service. Recognize that a fair property tax assessment process is crucial to the viability of the local business community. 2. Support existing restaurant and food service facilities while encouraging the development of new seasonal and year-round food service venues that are in keeping with the desired Village character and identity in general size, appearance and compatibility. 3. Encourage the development of a variety of new locally owned and operated small businesses that serve both tourists and residents such as -- but not limited to - boat repair shop, bakery, bicycle shop, garden store, farmer’s market and health care clinic. 4. Support the Architectural Review Committee’s ongoing efforts to investigate and promote general architectural design ideas and guidelines. 5. Ensure that national or regional chains of retail stores or restaurants that typically have standardized architecture, product lines, operating procedures, services, uniforms, signs and other “branding” realize they are, unmodified, not in harmony with the vision, goals and objectives of the Village of Fair Haven. 6. Ensure that adequate support of new commercial development remains within the capacity of existing or planned future infrastructure. 7. Support the local arts community and the further development and promotion of the Town and Village as a desirable destination for community and arts related activities and tourism. |62| GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS FAIR3 HAVEN 3. Sustainable Economic Development & Tourism (continued) 8. Research the impact of private “short-term rentals,” especially those that are owned or may be owned in the future by non-residents. Research the impact to the local hospitality industry and to the Village’s residential neighborhoods. Investigate the development of regulations that are being established in similar communities. 9. Continue to support and promote the charter fishing industry and fishing tournaments. Support and promote efforts to maintain the channel to Lake Ontario at a safe and navigable level. 10. Support community projects such as the Fair Haven community vegetable garden and youth athletics. Encourage civic involvement in projects such as planting gardens, flowers and other beautification efforts. 11. Coordinate delivery of services with the Village of Fair Haven and the Town of Sterling. Continue to develop inter-municipal relationships with neighboring municipalities. 12. Explore opportunities to share best practices and expand information sharing between the Town and Village governments and their boards and agencies. IMPLEMENTATIONS: a. Amend the Fair Haven Village Zoning Code and strengthen Land Use Regulations. Review and establish updated specific zoning regulations in each district, especially in the Central Business District. Adopt Site Plan Review for specified development in the CBD and in areas of the Village, especially in the Waterfront District, that are environmentally sensitive. b. Revitalize and support the Architectural Review Committee to take a leadership role rn creating architectural standards and guidelines. c. Plan to conduct an in-depth review of the Comprehensive Plan every five years and update where and when necessary, or, make ongoing changes as needed annually or biannually. d. Support county-wide efforts to install uniform wayfinding signs to promote tourism. e. Develop an Outlying Area Reporting Station (OARS) Video Phone from US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) so Fair Haven can be a check-in destination for out of country visitors. f. Improve launch ramps and expand docking infrastructure at the two public boat launch areas. Make the launch at the southern tip of Little Sodus Bay (Cottage Street & Bel] Avenue) easily and safely usable for kayakers. Improve parking and signage. Encourage regular clean-up of the launch area at the terminus of King Street on the mid-west side of the Bay.

Opportunities for Collaboration: Town Council and Village Trustees, Zoning and Planning Boards, Architectural Review Committee, Cayuga County Dept. of Planning & Economic Development, Cayuga County Tourism Board, Fair Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, Sterling Historical Society, NYS Parks, Recreation & Historical Resources, Yacht Club, Local Marinas, Local Arts Community, Code Enforcement Officer |63| FAIR4 HAVEN GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS 4. Infrastructure & Historic Preservation A. GOAL: Work cooperatively with public and private sectors to develop public policy and infrastructure that serves residents and businesses, in keeping with the Village’s desired architectural character. B. GOAL: Support policies and regulations to strengthen, maintain and enhance the historic small Village character of Main Street, the central business district, and the water-front district, in keeping with the vision and stated goals of the residents of Fair Haven. OBJECTIVES: 1. Support the Architectural Review Committee’s ongoing efforts to investigate and promote general architectural design ideas and guidelines. 2. Support the Architectural Review Committee’s efforts to develop and implement desirable landscaping and streetscape guidelines for public areas. 3. Support efforts to preserve, renovate, restore and maintain historic structures and storefronts in the Village, especially in the central business district and water-front district 4. Support heritage tourism opportunities and support the development of eco-tourism in the overall area of the waterfront, Town and Village. 5. Support the design, installation and maintenance of sidewalks and walkways consistent with the goal of providing a safe and attractive pedestrian-friendly Main Street in the Central Business District. 6. Improve lighting while also minimizing excessive light pollution. Design streetscapes, signage, and gateways to the Village in harmony with its historic identity, character and reputation. 7. Ensure that drinking water infrastructure is appropriately protected and maintained to guarantee a adequate long- term quantity of locally controlled, safe & high quality drinking water. 8. Support the further use, promotion, and integration of all the Village parks. 9. Encourage the continuation of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements in the Village. 10. Continue collaboration with the Town of Sterling, Village and Town of Wolcott, private land-owners and the NYSDOT on roadway projects, bicycle trails, and pedestrian walkways. 11. Continue collaboration with State Police and County Sheriff ’s Department to maintain public safety and security.

|64| GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS FAIR4 HAVEN 4. Infrastructure & Historic Preservation (continued) IMPLEMENTATIONS: a. Revitalize and support the Architectural Review Committee to take a leadership role in creating architectural standards and guidelines. b. Establish creative and positive incentives to encourage and/or possibly require compliance with Architectural Review Board and Village Board recommendations. c. Research the 2015-2020 NYS Historic Preservation Plan for opportunities that might be available to the Town and Village. d. Continue to support and maintain Cayuga County Water and Sewer District #2. e. Support the development of strategies and/or regulations to address the issue of storm water and high lake/bay water for point and non-point sources. f. Pursue collaborative solutions to increased traffic use and related safety issues along West Bay Road. g. Continue to modernize telecommunication infrastructure including broad access to high-speed wireless Internet. h. Expand opportunities to develop safe on-street and off-street public parking. i. Improve paving and encourage lower speed limits on secondary streets in the Village.

Opportunities for Collaboration: Town Council and Village Trustees, Zoning and Planning Boards, Architectural Review Committee, Dept. of Public Works, Homeowners Associations, Cayuga County Dept. of Planning and Economic Development, NYS Division for Historic Preservation, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), NYS Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Public Works, Garden Clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority, Cayuga County Soil & Water, Cayuga County Sheriff, NYS Police

|65| FAIR5 HAVEN GOALS, OBJECTIVES & IMPLEMENTATIONS 5. Housing & Affordable Living A. GOAL: Promote policies that support the availability of diverse and affordable housing, regulate new housing development, protect water quality, and preserve sustainable costs of living within the Village. B. GOAL: Regulate the development of new housing projects in a manner which maintains Fair Haven’s small, unique, desired historic identity and character, in keeping with the vision and goals of the Village of Fair Haven. OBJECTIVES: 1. Ensure that adequate support of future residential development remains within the capacity of existing or planned infrastructure. 2. Promote and encourage ecologically-minded, environmentally low-impact design and construction for both remodels and new housing. 3. Examine the increasing impact of using residential buildings for short-term vacation rentals, especially those owned by non-residents, on Fair Haven’s neighborhoods. Consider the development of future policies, and study recent regulatory efforts of other similar communities. 4. Encourage maintenance, clean-up and repair of historic resources and older buildings by landowners. 5. Continue to seek public and private resources and grants to preserve and renovate existing housing structures within the Town and Village. 6. Identify residents’ housing needs, including particular needs of Senior Citizens. IMPLEMENTATIONS: a. Investigate “Smart Growth,” creative subdivision planning, and other sustainable development ideas. b. Research available programs and resources that address various types of affordable housing, and provide information and support for upgrading and maintenance. c. Research ideas that support “aging in place” and multi-generational living, including various creative utilization of dwelling spaces and shared services.

Opportunities for Collaboration: Town Council and Village Trustees, Zoning and Planning Boards, Fair Haven Architectural Review Committee, Cayuga County Dept. of Planning and Economic Development, Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), NYS Division for Historical Preservation

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Future Land Use in the Village of Fair Haven he Village’s current form developed over time as the crease in the general area, additional specifications may Tarea transitioned from a 19th and early-20th cen- be needed to help preserve the character of the Village tury Lake Ontario deep water port to the small, unique while still promoting growth and development. and markedly less industrial character of today. Most of the land in Fair Haven has already been developed into Residential Development the residential neighborhoods, central business district, waterfront district, agricultural district and state and lo- The Village’s residential districts are oriented towards cal parks that the Village currently enjoys. Little Sodus Bay and radiate away from the water with decreasing density. The bayshore is ringed by a variety of residential properties on parcels of land that vary The updated Comprehensive Vision Plan proposes widely in size, and a growing number of recreational and some refinements to the current land use scheme, with commercial businesses have become interspersed within, an emphasis on maintaining and enhancing the existing especially along the West side of the bay. local identity and historic character, while also support- ing creative and sound growth. The original Compre- Though the whole Main Street corridor is zoned as the hensive Planning committee specifically intended that Central Business District, there are a substantial number the eclectic, “off-the-beaten-path” feel and small town of residential properties located throughout the district, hospitality currently offered by the Village not be sac- a situation that could benefit from further review. Other rificed for changes that would result in a less authentic residential development (generally older) currently and less desirable Village aesthetic. The current Planning comprises most of the area south of Main Street/104A, Board, Governing Board and related Comprehensive which is zoned both Residential and Agricultural/ Plan update participants are in alignment with all the Residential. core guidelines and vision of the original Plan. Overall, the residential neighborhoods of Fair Haven In 2015 the Village officially began to transition from are quite diverse. Structures range from historic family septic tanks and leach fields to a new, modern district- cottages and older, smaller homes to “tear-downs,” new wide sewer system. As more and more buildings have resort villas and updated or new modem year-round come into compliance, the water quality in Little Sodus residences. There has been an increase in the already Bay has improved dramatically, and the area overall has substantial number of residential properties within the become more attractive for both residential and com- Village that are being used as short-term vacation rentals, mercial development. By the end of 2017, almost all especially near Little Sodus Bay. Additionally, the Village buildings in Fair Haven have been connected to the Ca- overall continues to have a high percentage of “second yuga County Water & Sewer District system. homes” that are largely vacant for most of the year.

Evaluating the Comprehensive Plan in preparation for updating has emphasized the need to concurrently up- date the Village’s land use regulations, especially the Zoning Law. Through the Comprehensive Plan update process weaknesses in the current land use regulations have been identified. As development pressures in- |67| STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Visioning for the Future bayfront. Having already established a vineyard, bonded The Village proposes to maintain its core residential winery, tasting room, outdoor pavilion and wine bar, character by encouraging appropriate infill redevelopment Colloca’s vision includes developing the estate into a full- projects to complement the existing neighborhoods. service event and conference center. Updates in the zoning law are needed to encourage infill projects in areas more suited to residential development. Also significant along the west side of the Bay isthe Issues relating to the increasing use of residential growth of Fair Point, Bayside and Anchor Marinas, as properties for short-term or vacation rentals should be well as RV parks, campgrounds, and expanded options examined. for lodging, dining, recreation, boating and storage. Despite this steady growth, there is still a need in the Village for additional diverse hospitality services, Commercial Development especially in lodging opportunities for both short and Fair Haven is one of two commercial centers in the long term visitors. town of Sterling, and because of its location, is part of a naturally developing resort and recreational economy As the development on the West side of the Village bas which includes Lake Ontario and Blind Sodus Bay along increased, especially along West Bay Road, this bas put a with the Village’ s core Little Sodus Bay. It is a node strain on the existing infrastructure, especially in terms within which current and future low-density growth in restaurant, grocery, marine-based services, arts and crafts of traffic volume, road maintenance, speed limits, and shops, hospitality, tourism and appropriately-scaled retail safety. In the summertime, the West Bay Road cannot markets will naturally be oriented. be considered bicycle or pedestrian-friendly. The Village does not want to discourage development on the west As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, most of the side, and will look for opportunities to enhance existing commercial buildings in the Village have been assessed infrastructure to make access safer. and inventoried for size and location. Many of the current local businesses are in buildings that existed during the Visioning for the Future original Comprehensive Plan development. Additionally, To protect and enhance its physical and visual in the past ten years many entirely new commercial environment, and to continue to appeal to the residential, enterprises have been established in the Village. resort and tourist community, the Village intends to preserve, maintain and promote its unique, small, non- According to community surveys collected during the standard off-the-beaten-path identity and reputation, previous Vision Plan development, besides preserving especially in its historic central business district and the existing rural, waterfront and small town character, waterfront areas. At the same time, the Village will respondents most wanted to see more restaurants in the continue to actively encourage and support commercial Village. While a substantial number of new and diverse growth and development. restaurants have in fact opened in the Village in the last 10 years, there is still room for additional eateries.

One of the most recent significant commercial developments in the Village of Fair Haven is the establishment and growth of the Colloca Estate Winery on the northwest side of Little Sodus Bay. The winery land now encompasses 100 acres, including 900 feet of |68| STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

In order to encourage the harmonious scale and style evaluation of potential impact on the development of an of new commercial building and development, it is integrated, attractive and safe pedestrian-oriented central recommended that the Village develop basic design business district and surrounding environs. guidelines that can be referenced by all governing and appointed boards of the Village of Fair Haven. Village Governing Boards and Architectural Review Consideration of historical and existing growth patterns Committee as well as the needs of future developers should inform these design guidelines. Different types of public landscape guidelines, basic architectural styles and aesthetic ideas could be developed While the Village does not intend to discourage future to encourage, promote and facilitate the historic, small- commercial development, it is important that new town character and visual aesthetics that the Village development is compatible with the surrounding envisions, especially in the Main Street commercial character and balances growth, preserves the unique district and waterfront areas. assets and character of the Village, and protects quality of life for both residents and visitors. The purpose of these guidelines and regulations would be to inform and assist future development projects As part of the process of preserving the unique historical such that the character and overall image of Fair Haven character of the Village, any proposal to establish a local continues to be enhanced in harmony with the vision and branch of a national or regional chain of retail stores or stated goals of the current and updated Comprehensive restaurants that typically have standardized architecture, Plan. The Village should look at positive ways to product lines, operating procedures, services, signs and encourage or require compliance with these guidelines. other “branding” will not be accepted. The Village will look more favorably on national and regional chains The Architectural Review Committee should be that are willing to work with the Village to ensure that revitalized and supported to take a leadership role in the aesthetically, their buildings are consistent in size and efforts to investigate and develop some of these basic character with existing surrounding buildings and basic aesthetic, architectural and public landscape guidelines. architectural guidelines, especially in the Central Business Input and ideas from the community should always be District. The Village will put in place regulations that, solicited and welcome. where appropriate, will enable its governing boards to limit the impact of national and regional commercial In implementing the updates to the Comprehensive Plan, businesses, formula franchises and other projects that the Fair Haven community, led by the Village governing are not in harmony with Village’s vision and stated goals. boards and working together with Village Committees, will work to protect its unique nonstandard historic To ensure that future growth progresses solidly and waterfront character and identity while welcoming and safely, it is recommended that the Village adopt Site supporting new growth and development that is in Plan Review for specified development in the Central harmony with the Village’s comprehensive vision and Business District and in areas of the Village that are either goals. environmentally sensitive or where there are concerns about development compatibility. Site Plan Review should include consideration of basic design guidelines, potential increased traffic patterns and pollution issues, review of demands on Village infrastructure, examination of potential irreversible changes to the desired visual, environmental, character and identity of the Village, and |69a| STERLING & FAIR HAVEN | | COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Waterfront Development The Village would like to have its pedestrian-oriented Main Street central business district develop more Little Sodus Bay is Fair Haven’s most unique feature. The connections with multiple areas of Little Sodus Bay via Village will continue to be a good steward of the Bay bike paths, walking paths and attractive public rest/park while making sure that the infrastructure for a desirable areas. These efforts to integrate key Village areas should and attractive Great Lakes destination meets the needs extend, where possible, from the downtown area all the of residents and visitors, and remains in good repair. way north up both sides of the Bay, to the shores of The Village will seek further partnership with NYS Lake Ontario. agencies to better protect and monitor the water quality in the Bay, and to better access resources for managing The Village will continue to encourage volunteer and the serious problem of hazardous algae bloom (HAB). civic groups interested in helping to maintain and expand connectivity of the downtown corridor to The new municipal sewer system has improved the water the various conservation and recreational properties quality of the Bay greatly, encouraging more water-based within its boundaries. When appropriate the Village activities for both tourists and residents. Public access may consider applying for grant funding to develop to the water is a critically important issue, especially connecting corridors between these important areas of for residents and visitors who do not have bayfront both Village and Town. ownership privileges. Increase in the ability of the public to access and enjoy the bays and lake will increase interest in living in and visiting the Village. Among other efforts, Municipal Offices the Village can expand and improve current public Currently, the municipal offices are located on Cayuga dockage, seek other options for appropriate anchorage, Street, away from Fair Haven’s Main Street. The previous and upgrade local public access points to the water. Comprehensive Plan recommended the Village consider moving their offices to the Central Business District As residential, commercial and tourism based businesses and also develop a centralized Civic Center. However, expand along the coastline, it is important to utilize Site several years ago the local American Legion converted Plan Review to ensure that specified development is part of their building on Lake Street to a Community done responsibly and minimizes environmental impact. Center, which has successfully supported many groups The Bayfront District may need to have further revised and gatherings. The Village will consider leaving their zoning and land use regulations, designed to protect water offices in the present location, with improvements, and quality and address specific conditions of waterfront leave the CBD available for commercial development. property.

Conservation Areas The Village is fortunate to have many high-quality parks and trails within its boundaries, including Fair Haven Beach State Park, West Barrier Bar Park, and portions of the Cato-Fair Haven Trail. No changes in future land use guidelines should degrade or serve as a detriment to the Village, County and State parks, trails and recreational areas. The Village would like to see more of its parks and other conserved lands connected with a trail system. |69b| THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 69

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