2065 Dryden Rd - 10 Com. Sites-Dryden/Ithaca,NY State Rt. 13 18 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $429,000 in Freeville, NY 13068

The property has approximately 1100 linear feet of road frontage on a NYS Highway, State Highway Route 13.
The site is approximately 15 minutes to Cornell University, The City of Ithaca, and Tompkins County Airport.
Cortland, NY York is 10 miles away with access to Interstate-81 heading north and south toward Syracuse, NY or Binghamton, NY. Those cites, both less than a one hour drive away, provide east and west access to the entire country. Driving through the City of Ithaca will connect directly with I-86 with better mid-west access than I-90 in Syracuse.
Smaller, prime commercial lots often demand a higher price per acre than larger, undeveloped parcels. As you consider the information I've attached to this email, understand that all of the subdivision work has been funded and completed, and you essentially have ready-to-develop
330-Vacant Commercial
The specific improvements and uses allowed on a class 330 property in the Town of Dryden depend on its specific zoning district (e.g., Commercial Hamlet (CH), Light Industrial (LI), etc.). The "330" code merely classifies it as vacant commercial land for tax purposes.
In general, permitted improvements on commercial land in Dryden include a wide variety of commercial and light industrial uses, as well as necessary accessory structures and site improvements.
Permitted Improvements and Uses
Improvements generally permitted in Dryden's commercial districts, subject to zoning review and building permits, may include:
• Retail and Office Buildings: Structures for retail businesses, offices, and laboratories.
• Wholesale and Storage Facilities: Buildings for wholesale sales, storage, printing, and similar uses.
• Automotive Services: Facilities for automobile sales, service, washing, and maintenance.
• Commercial Recreation: Commercial indoor and potentially outdoor recreation facilities (subject to review).
• Accessory Structures: Garages, storage sheds, and other buildings subordinate to the principal building. These must comply with specific height and setback requirements.
• Site Improvements: Paving for off-street parking and loading areas, sidewalks, and utility installations (water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains).
• Landscaping and Buffers: Required landscaping and buffer strips, especially when adjacent to residential areas, to minimize erosion and maintain aesthetic harmony.
• Signs: Specific signage is allowed based on the use category, with regulations on size and placement.
Important Requirements
• Zoning Permit: Any new construction or significant improvement requires a building permit and a zoning permit from the Town.
• Site Plan Review: Most commercial projects require site plan review and approval by the Town of Dryden Planning Board to ensure compliance with local regulations and design guidelines.
• Building Size Limits: Some districts have maximum floor area limits for individual structures (e.g., typically no single retail structure larger than 45,000 square feet).
• NYS Codes: All construction must comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Code.
To determine exactly what is permitted on a specific parcel, you must consult the official Town of Dryden Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. The best course of action is to contact the Town of Dryden Planning Department for guidance, as the specific location within the town dictates the zoning district regulations.
https://www.townofdrydenny.gov/planning-code-enforcement









































































































































Improvements generally permitted in Dryden's commercial districts, subject to zoning review and building permits, may include:
• Retail and Office Buildings: Structures for retail businesses, offices, and laboratories.
• Wholesale and Storage Facilities: Buildings for wholesale sales, storage, printing, and similar uses.
• Automotive Services: Facilities for automobile sales, service, washing, and maintenance.
• Commercial Recreation: Commercial indoor and potentially outdoor recreation facilities (subject to review).
• Accessory Structures: Garages, storage sheds, and other buildings subordinate to the principal building. These must comply with specific height and setback requirements.
• Site Improvements: Paving for off-street parking and loading areas, sidewalks, and utility installations (water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drains).
• Landscaping and Buffers: Required landscaping and buffer strips, especially when adjacent to residential areas, to minimize erosion and maintain aesthetic harmony.
• Signs: Specific signage is allowed based on the use category, with regulations on size and placement.
Important Requirements
• Zoning Permit: Any new construction or significant improvement requires a building permit and a zoning permit from the Town.
• Site Plan Review: Most commercial projects require site plan review and approval by the Town of Dryden Planning Board to ensure compliance with local regulations and design guidelines.
• Building Size Limits: Some districts have maximum floor area limits for individual structures (e.g., typically no single retail structure larger than 45,000 square feet).
• NYS Codes: All construction must comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the State Energy Code.
To determine exactly what is permitted on a specific parcel, you must consult the official Town of Dryden Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance. The best course of action is to contact the Town of Dryden Planning Department for guidance, as the specific location within the town dictates the zoning district regulations.
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