This chapter shall apply to the appointment, terms, functions and powers of alternate members appointed to serve on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals in the Town of Waterford.

This chapter specifies the number of Town Planning Board members, their terms of office and the manner of their appointment.

For the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare; conserving and protecting property and property values; securing the most appropriate use of land; lessening or avoiding congestion in the public streets and highways; and facilitating adequate but economical provision of public improvements, all in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan, the Town Board finds it necessary and advisable to regulate the location, size and use of buildings and other structures; percentages of lot area which may be occupied; setback building lines; sizes of yards, courts and other open spaces; and the use of land for trade, industry, residences, recreation or other purposes, and for such purpose, divides the unincorporated area of the Town into districts or zones. Said districts are bounded and defined as shown on a map entitled "Zoning Map of the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, New York," adopted February 2, 2004, and certified by the Town Clerk, which accompanies as Appendix A and which with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter.

The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Waterford shall be governed by the provisions of all applicable state statutes, local laws, ordinances and these rules.