HomeMy Public PortalAboutRMUD_Amendments_Exhibit A_B_2016_0302_FINAL SIGNED COPYELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
Vice President
Michael F. Dattoli,
Councilor At Large
Aaron P. Dushku,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Lisa J. Feltner,
District B Councilor
Kenneth M. Woodland,
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
ORDINANCE # e A
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING'1'Hl; TOWN'S ZONING ORDINANCE IN
REGARD TO A NEW REGIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
Whereas, the Town Council had a first reading of a request by BP
Watertown Retail LLC to consider a Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendment to
create a new Zoning District, Regional Mixed Use District on August 18, 2015; and
Whereas, the Planning Board held a duly advertised Public Hearing on
October 14, 2015, continued to November 9, 2015 on these amendments in
accordance with the requirements of M.G.L. c. 40A, sec 5 to discuss draft language
as amended by Department of Community Development and Planning Staff where
public comment was received; and
Whereas, on November 9, 2015, with four members present, the Planning
Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of suggested language, and the
Planning Board submitted its report and recommendation to the Town Council with
respect to such proposed amendments; and
Whereas, on December 1, 2015, the Town Council conducted a duly
advertised Public Hearing with respect to such proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance where it was continued and recommended to be discussed by the
Economic Development and Planning Committee; and
Whereas, on December 15, 2015, January 23, 2016, January 28, 2016, and
February 2, 2016, the Town Council Committee on Economic Development and
Planning had meetings to discuss suggested amendment and recommend those
amendments be included in an updated form to the Town Council, with review by
the Town Attorney; and
Whereas, on February 8, 2016, a Public Hearing before the Town Council
was cancelled due to a snow storm and a subsequent Joint Public Hearing was
determined to be required, and
Whereas, on March 2, 2016, a Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Board
and Town Council was held and closed, with four members of the Planning Board
present and voting to recommend approval of the proposed language as modified
during their deliberations; and
Whereas, on March 2, 2016, the Town Council heard the Planning Board
recommended language and deliberated, with modifications including a
requirement for master plan projects to be LEED Silver certifiable and a
requirement for affordable housing at 15%, voting 7-2 to approve the updated
language.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the City
Known as the Town of Watertown that Chapter XII of the Watertown Code of
Ordinances, Zoning Ordinance, is hereby amended as shown in the Exhibit A and
B with struck -through language deleted, and bold and underlined language
inserted, summarized as follows:
1. The proposed amendments would modify, the Zoning Ordinance in the
following Sections as shown in Exhibit A and B attached hereto:
• Article II, Definitions; Sections 2.61
• Article III, Establishment of Zoning Districts, Section 3.01(d)
• Article IV, General Use and Dimensional Regulations; Sections 4.11(e)
• Article V, Tables of District Regulations; Sections 5.01; 5.02; 5.03(8);
5.04; 5.05(f); 5.05(i); 5.05(n); and 5.05(p) 5.05(n)
• Article VI; Automotive and Bicycle Parking Requirements; Sections
6.02(n)
• Article VII; Signs and Illumination; Sections 7.03(a.1); 7.03(b.2);
7.03(b.3); 7.03(b.4); 7.03(c.3); 7.05; 7.05(b); 7.06(b); 7.06(c); 7.06(e);
7.06(g); and 7.06(h)
• Article IX, Enforcement and Application Procedures; Sections 9.03 (a) and
9.03(c.7)
2. The proposed amendments would add the following Sections to the
Zoning Ordinance and Map as shown in Exhibit A and B attached hereto:
• Article II, Definitions; Sections 2.82
• Article V, Tables of District Regulations; Sections 5.03 (15) and 5.05(w)
and Sections 5.18 Regional Mixed Use District (RMUD)
• Article VII; Signs and Illumination; Section 7.07 Sign Special Permit
• Zoning Map — Add RMUD Zoning District as shown on Exhibit B
Coui i1 Member
I hereby certify that at a Special Meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was present,
the above Ordinance was adopted by a roll call vote of 7 for, cat against, 0 present on
March 2, 2016.
Maril Pronovost, Council Clerk
id,64
Mark S. Sideris, Council President
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Exhibit A
ZONING AMENDMENTS
Adopted March 2, 2016
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2.61 Open Space
Areas open, pervious and unobstructed to the sky that can be used for active or passive recreation
purposes. Amenities such as a plaza, square, courtyard, paths, or outdoor dining areas, and items
such as benches, walkways, planters, landscaping, swimming pools, kiosks, gazebos, and similar
structures shall not be considered as obstructions. Opportunities should be sought that bring
together the open space requirements of adjoining properties in order to foster a more coherent and
continuous landscape network. Parking and loading areas of any type shall not be allowed in any
required open space.
Further, iln all residential districts, the minimum required open space shall be contiguous and pervious,
and shall not include any side yard driveway buffer where required by this Ordinance.
SECTION 2.82 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (TDM Plan) [insert and renumber
the following sections as necessary]
To include, but not be limited to, a set of procedures, policies and practices which, when taken as
a whole, are intended to reduce the number of single occupant vehicle trips traveling to or from a
site, and which includes quantifiable goals and a plan for the collection and analysis of data to
measure achievement of goals.
ARTICLE III ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 3.01 CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
(d) Special Zoning Districts —
RMUD — Regional Mixed Use District
ARTICLE IV GENERAL USE AND DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 4.11 EXCEPTIONS TO SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
(e) Exceptions to Side Yard Setback Requirements
Developments in the NB, LB, CB, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, RMUD, and PSCD Districts may be
contiguous on a block: zero (0) lot line and/or shared party wall. Corner Tots may be
developed with two front yards with yards determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
ARTICLE V TABLE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS [add column to table as noted]
SECTION 5.01 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
Asa Principal Use
NB
LB
CB
I-1 1 1-2 1-3
PSCD
OSC
RMUD
1. Residence
a.
Dwelling, Single Family
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
b.
Dwelling, existing one -family
converted for two -families
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c.
Dwelling, two family
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
d.
Existing dwelling converted for three
families
SP
SP
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
e.
New construction of three family
dwelling structures.
SP
SP
SP
N
N
N
N
N
N
f.
Multi -family 4+
SP/SR
SP/SR
Y (2)
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
g.
Row houses and townhouses
1. Three units
2. Four to eight units
SP
SP
N
N
N
SP
Y
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
h.
Licensed lodging house
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
i.
Hotel and Motel Use
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR(12)
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
j.
Trailer park or mobile home park
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
k.
Mixed -use Development
1. Up to three residential units
2. Greater than three residential units
SR (7)
SR (7)
SR (7)
N
N
SP/SR (8)
(13)
Y (8)
N
N
SP/SR(7
)
SP/SR
(7)
SP/SR (7)
N
N
SP/SR (8)
(13)
SP/SR (8)
N
SP/SR
(7) (8)
2. 1 nstitutional, Transportation, Utility, and Agricultural Uses
,
Any religious, educational, or
licensed day care use as defined by
CH.40A, § 3.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
SR
h.
Country club, tennis club, swimming
club, nonprofit club.
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
c.
Commercial agricultural, nursery
garden, greenhouse, garden supply.
1. On up to 5 acres
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
2. On more than 5 acres
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
d.
Existing dwellings converted for
nonprofit club, school, clinic (11)
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
SP
SP
SP
N
N
N
SP
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
N
SP/SR
N
N
e.
Cemeteries
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
t:
Recreational facility owned or
operated by a Town agency or other
governmental agencies or public open
space.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
g.
Nursing home, rest home, or
convalescent home provided the lot
fronts on a street at least 65 feet wide.
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
h.
Assisted Living
SP/SR(7
)
SP/SR (7)
SP/SR (7)
N
N
N
N
N
SP/SR (7)
3. Business, Office, and Consumer Service Uses
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Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
As a Principal Use
NB
1.11
CB I I-1 I I-2 I I-3
PSCD
OSC
RMUD
a.
Business offices, bank, medical and
dental buildings, schools operated for
gain.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
b.
Commercial, recreation, including
bowling alley or skating rink
completely enclosed.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
c.
Commercial parking, parking lot for
gain.
Y (10)
Y (10)
Y (10)
Y (10)
Y (10)
Y (10)
Y (10)
N
Y (10)
d.
New and used vehicles for sale or
lease and display and storage of
operable vehicles only.
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP,'SR
SP/SR
N
N
N (15)
e.
Printer, publisher
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
f.
Retail stores including liquor stores.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000sf. of building area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y (1)
Y (1)
Y
N
Y (1)
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
SP SR
SP SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP SR
SP/SR
SP SR
N
SP/SR
g.
Personal services, such as barber
shop, beauty parlor, etc.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000sf. of building area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y(1)
Y(1)
Y
N
Y (1)
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
SP SR
SP/SR
SP,SR
SP'SR
SP SR
SP/SR
SP SR
N
SP/SR
h.
Repair and alteration of clothes and
domestic furnishings.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
SP SR
SP SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
Eating place with or without liquor.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
j.
Bar or other establishment where the
primary purpose is the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages.
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
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Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
As a Principal Use
NB
LB
CB —
I-1
I-2
I-3 7
PSCD
OSC
RMUD
k.
Laundry and cleaning, automatic, but
not steam laundry.
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
1.
Gasoline Service Station
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
m.
Undertaker, funeral parlor.
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
N
n.
Adult Stores
N
N
N
SP (5)
SP (5)
N
N
N
SP (5)
o.
Adult Theaters
N
N
N
SP (5)
SP (5)
N
N
N
SP (5)
4. Open -Air Drive-in Retail and Service
a.
Drive-in Bank
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
N
Y
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
N
SP/SR
b.
Outdoor amusement park, outdoor
sports facility conducted for profit.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c.
Open-air drive-in theater or other
open-air place of entertainment.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
d.
Car washing establishment using
mechanical equipment for cleaning
automobiles and other equipment.
N
N
N
SP/SR
N
N
N
N
N
e.
Drive-in restaurant. Drive-in
refreshment stand, drive -through
eating establishment.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
f.
Fast food establishment
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
g.
Outdoor Storage of Merchandise.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
5. Light Industry, Wholesale, Laboratory
a.
Light Industry
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s of building
area
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
SP
N
SP
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
b.
Non -nuisance manufacturing
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
SP
N
Y
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
c.
Office, including but not limited to
administrative, executive,
professional, and similar offices.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
d.
Public or bonded warehouse, parcel
or goods distribution.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
e.
Laboratories engaged in research,
experimental and testing activities,
including but not limited to the fields
of biology, chemistry, electronics,
engineering, geology, medicine, and
physics.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
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Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
As a Principal Use
NB
1.13
CB
I-1
I-3
PSCD
OSC
RMUD
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
N
N
N
.11. I-2
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
f
Motor Vehicle Repair
N
N
N
SP
SP
SP
N
N
N
g.
Motor Vehicle Body Work
N
N
N
SP(4)
SP(4)
SP(4)
N
N
N
h.
Wholesale business, warehouse.
N
N
N
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
SP/SR
N
SP/SR
i.
Self -Service Storage Facility.
N
N
N
SP (9)
SP (9)
N
N
N
N
J.
Renewable or alternative energy
research, development or
manufacturing facility
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 s.f of building
area
N
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
N
N
N
SR
SR
SR
SR
N
SR
k.
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center
N
N
N
SP
SP
SP
N
N
SP
6. Heavy Industry
a.
Open -lot storage of junk, scrap,
paper, rags, containers or other
salvage waste articles.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
b.
Truck or bus terminals, yard or
building for storage or servicing of
trucks, trailers or buses, parking lot
for trucks.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
c.
Place for exhibition, lettering or sale
of gravestones or monuments.
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
SP/SR
N
N
N
N
N
d.
Heavy Industry
1. All non -conversions; and, new
construction and conversions up to
4,000 sf of building area
2. New construction or conversion
greater than 4,000 sf of building
area
N
N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
SP/SR
N
N
N
N
N
e.
Storage of flammable gas, liquids, or
explosives (non -accessory)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
f.
Any trade, Industry, or other use that
is noxious, offensive or hazardous by
reason of vibration or noise or the
emission of odors, dust, gas, fumes,
smoke, cinders, flashing or
excessively bright light, refuse matter
or any other cause.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
SECTION 5.02 TABLE OF ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS [add to table as noted]
a.
Accessory Use Only
NB
LB
CB
1-1
1-2
1-3
PSCD
OSC
N
RMUD
Within a dwelling unit that is owner
occupied, renting of not more than two
rooms as a lodging without separate
cooking facilities and for not more than two
lodgers
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
SP
N
N
b.
Private greenhouse, tool shed,
Swimming pool and kennel not used as a
part of a business, and not offensive to the
neighborhood by reason of noise, odor or
other cause.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SP
N
SP
c.
Accessory parking and garage as
permitted in Article IV
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
d.
Home Occupation
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
e.
Home Office
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
f.
Parking for Occupant's business truck,
exceeding % ton capacity.
SP
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
SP
N
SP
g.
Administrative offices, clubrooms, and
common laundry room reserved for
occupant's use. Accessory to multi -family
dwellings.
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
h.
Business accessory uses, usual, not to
include outside service window or outdoor
storage of merchandise.
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
i.
Outside Service Window as a Business
accessory use, usual, except for outdoor
storage of merchandise.
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
j.
Outdoor display and storage of new
merchandise subject to screening
provisions.
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
k.
Residence for caretaker or janitor.
N
N
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
I.
New and used vehicles for sale or lease
and display and storage of operable
vehicles only
N
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
N
N (15)
m.
Business and professional offices, schools
operated for gain, commercial recreation (if
completely enclosed), private clubs,
personal services (such as barber, etc.),
retail stores, eating places (with or without
liquor) and banks, insofar as they do not
exceed 5% of the gross floor area of the
apartment development on the lot.
N
SP
SP
N
N
SP
SP
N
SP
n.
Licensed Day Care
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
o.
Family Day Care
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
p.
To allow residents to garage in a
permanent enclosed structure on their
property Antique Motor Cars as recognized
by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
N
Y
q.
Activities accessory to a principal use
permitted as a right that are necessary in
connection with scientific research of
scientific development or related
production.
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
SP
N
SP
r.
Games of chance or similar
entertainment or amusement, operated
either live or through audio or video
broadcast or close circuit transmission,
except at an establishment that possesses
an All Alcoholic or Wine and Malt License .
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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Zoning Amendments — Adopted March 2, 2016
SECTION 5.03 NOTES TO TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
(8)
See §9.07 for Mixed -Use in the 1-3 Zoning District. Within the RMUD
Zoning District, Mixed -Use is only allowed for projects of two acres or
larger that have filed and received an approved Master Plan Special
Permit under §5.18.
(15) As part of a larger multi -tenant development, a retailer may display light
duty passenger vehicles as an advertisement for sale or lease. Franchise
automobile dealerships and uses as defined by § 2.56 and § 2.57 of the
Zoning Ordinance are prohibited.
SECTION 5.04 TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS [add to table as noted]
District
Min. Lot
Size
(s.f.)
Min.
Frontage
(ft)
Setbacks (ft) (p)
Max.
Building
Coverage
(%)
Max.
Impervious
Coverage
(%)
Max.
Height
(ft/stories)
Min. Lot
Area Per
Dwelling
Unit (s.f.)
Max.
FAR
Min.
Open
Space
(%)
Front
Side
Rear
NB
-
50 (f)
-
10 (d)
15
50
90
35/2.5 (j)(n)
-
0.5
10
LB
-
40 (f)
-
15 (d)
20
80
90
40/4 (k)(n)
-
1.0
10
CB
(f)
-
-
-
-
100
55/5 (k)(n)
-
4.0
(o)
(n)
I-1
50(f)
10 Max. s)
25 (d)
30
50
90
55/5 (k) (n)
-
2.0 (i)
10
I-2
50(f)
10 Max. s)
25 (d)
30
50
90
55/5 (k) (n)
-
2.0 (i)
10
I-3
-
50(f)
10 Mx s) '
3I-3
25 (d)
30
50
90
55/5 (k) (n)
-
1.0
10
(Residen
tial/Mixe
d Use)
50(f)
10 Max.
30 (s)
25
30
50
80
55/5 (k)(n)
800
2.0 (i)
20
PSCD
10,000
10 Max.
30 (s)
0/Share
d party
wall or
18 ft
18
50 (t)
80
Min. 24
Max.
55/5(u)
1000
1.0
(v)
Mixe
d Use
2.0
20
RMUD
10,000
50 (f)
10
Max.30
15 (d)
20 (q)
75
85
55/5 (n)
N/A
1.0 (i)
20
w
(s) (p)
SECTION 5.05 NOTES TO TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS
(f)
The minimum frontage of the lot shall be one hundred (100) feet for new construction of
multi -family dwelling structures, townhouses, and rowhouses.
For all new construction in the RMUD, NB, LB, CB, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-3 Districts the
maximum length of a contiguous building fagade shall be no more than one hundred and
fifty (150) feet long or up to two hundred and fifty (250) feet long by Special Permit in
keeping with adopted Design Guidelines. Offsets of a minimum of twenty five (25) feet in
depth and fifty (50) feet in length, shall be incorporated for facades to not be considered
contiguous. The maximum linear dimension of a building shall be less than three hundred
(300) feet long, unless a project of greater length, by Special Permit, is determined to be
in keeping with adopted Design Guidelines. Buildings with a substantial publically-
accessible pass through at the ground floor that is a minimum of fifty (50) feet across and
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twenty (20) feet in height, or an equivalent area, may be considered as separate
buildings, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Exceptions — In the RMUD, both the maximum contiguous wall and the overall
length of a building may be increased through the use of a Master Plan Special
Permit, but any increase must be in -keeping with adopted Design Guidelines and
the local context.
(i)
No use in the RMUD, 1-1, 1-2 or 1-3 Districts shall exceed an FAR of 1.0 without receiving
a special permit consistent with § 9.03-9.15 and in no instance shall the increased
intensity of use allowed by special permit exceed an FAR of 2.0. In addition, no
residential use in the 1-3 District shall be allowed without receiving a special permit
consistent with the above noted sections and § 5.07.
(n) For Mixed -Use development of any type (Residential and Commercial) the minimum
open space requirement shall be twenty percent (20%).
(p)
For office buildings or mixed -use developments in the NB, LB, CB, RMUD 1-1, 1-2, and I-
3 Districts greater than or equal to ten thousand (10,000) gross square feet or containing
ten (10) or more residential units, the minimum building height is twenty four (24) feet.
For the RMUD see Section 5.18 (c)5. for minimum and maximum heights.
No residential or mixed commercial residential structure shall be allowed within twenty-
five (25) feet of any OSC district boundary and no industrial or commercial structure
within fifty (50) feet of an OSC district boundary if it is located on a parcel greater than
twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet; if less than twenty-five thousand (25,000)
square feet the required district setback shall apply, except in the RMUD.
Specifically, in the RMUD, by Special Permit, a project may incorporate publican)/
accessible open space to offset required setbacks, with reduced setbacks to be no
less than existing adjacent buildings on the same lot or adjacent lots. At a
minimum, the allowance for reduced setbacks shall include consideration of
improving adjacent public parkland, with public access and amenities for
community uses in proposed private open space within a project.
(w) Existing Tots in the RMUD District that are less than 10,000 sf and were established
prior to January 1, 2015, shall be deemed to be conforming as to minimum lot size.
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SECTION 5.18 REGIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT [RMUD]
Watertown's Design Guidelines were created "to enhance the economic vitality of selected
commercial areas through attractive, consistent design." The commercial corridors and squares
of Main Street, Pleasant Street, Galen Street, North Beacon Street, Mt. Auburn Street and Arsenal
Street are being positively impacted by the Design Guidelines and Standards as they are clarifying
expectations about what development should look like and raising the quality of construction.
As the Town's primary commercial corridor, the eastern portion of Arsenal Street has some of the
largest retailers in the region. With sufficient private and public infrastructure this area warrants
greater density in light of the size of the geography and its catalytic and transformative potential
for the region. The scale of development in this area merits greater height, massing and signage
requirements for new construction commensurate with its role as a regional attraction and
destination.
(a) Intent and Purpose
The Regional Mixed Use District [RMUD] has been enacted to assist, promote, and guide
the orderly conversion and redevelopment of the Arsenal Street Corridor. The
establishment of the RMUD is intended to accomplish the following objectives:
1) Facilitate transformative development consistent with Watertown's goal to
promote mixed use development that includes a mix of larger and smaller scale
retail, office, hospitality, multi -family residential and research and development
uses, and that serves regional demand.
2) Allow development at a density, scale and character appropriate to define a
corridor that is a major gateway for the Town; Additional height may be
appropriate in such Gateway Locations where consistent with Watertown's
economic development goals, and the adopted Design Guidelines, as they may
appropriately apply to development in the RMUD; Additional density and/or
reduced parking space requirements may be appropriate in the District where
consistent with the goal of reducing traffic congestion and improving multi-user
transit services and in compliance with any Transportation Demand Management
policy adopted by the Town.
3) Enhance the quality of life, including promoting the development of a high quality
public realm,
o which is aesthetically pleasing and consistent with Watertown's Design
Guidelines
o that provides a well -articulated pedestrian environment which implements
Complete Street concepts and adopted Complete Streets Policies
o that promotes porous frontages which create connections to surrounding
neighborhoods and the Charles River
o which includes public art.
4) Enhance publically available open space networks by connecting to and
integrating with adjacent state, municipal and privately -owned parcels, where
appropriate, encouraging private land owners to permanently preserve open
space, being sensitive to the Charles River reservation, and furthering private
remediation and public access to Sawins Brook and Pond and Williams Pond.
5) Respect historic assets and architectural features that help define the character of
the community and encourage preservation and restoration of historic buildings.
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6) Incentivize real estate investment that will enhance the diversity and maximize the
value of the Town's tax base.
7) Use "green" building practices that encourage energy efficiency, manage
stormwater, protect the riparian habitat, and are planned, designed, constructed,
and managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
8) Encourage development that accommodates and promotes multi -modal access,
transit between the Arsenal Corridor and mass transit stops, management of
transportation demand to reduce automobile use, and mitigates deterioration of
the level of affected intersection service for all transportation modes.
9) Facilitate the development of a continuum of housing options that:
o supports residences within walking or cycling distance to employment and
leisure uses,
o promotes and maintains a diverse housing stock and opportunities for
lower- and middle -income households, and
o enhances a transition between Arsenal Street and the abutting residential
neighborhoods, while discouraging residential development as a first floor
use with direct frontage on Arsenal Street.
(b) District Delineation
The boundaries of the Regional Mixed Use District [RMUD] shall be as defined on the Zoning Map
of Watertown, Massachusetts, as amended. The provisions of this section shall apply only to the
Regional Mixed Use District.
(c) Dimensional Criteria
1) Alterations, additions and extensions of nonconforming structures shall be subject
to § 4.06.
2) No use in the RMUD shall exceed an FAR of 1.0 without receiving a Special Permit
or Master Plan Special Permit pursuant to § 9.03-9.05 and 9.09-9.13 and in keeping
with the intent and purpose of the RMUD Ordinance pursuant to §5.18.a, and in no
instance shall the increased intensity of use allowed by Special Permit exceed an
FAR of 2.0.
3) Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit: N/A
4) Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet, subject to § 5.05(f)
5) Height of Building:
a. Minimum height of building: For office buildings and mixed -use
developments in the RMUD greater than or equal to ten thousand (10,000)
gross square feet or containing ten (10) or more residential units, the
minimum building height is twenty four (24) feet.
b. Maximum height of building: 55 feet, or 79 feet by Master Plan Special
Permit, or 130 feet by Master Plan Special Permit within a defined mixed -
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use project, using adopted Design Guidelines provided the project includes
a diversity of building heights and furthers the intent and purpose (§5.18.a)
of the RMUD.
c. In granting a Master Plan Special Permit, and in granting a Special Permit,
for a project which includes a building listed on the National or
Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places, the SPGA shall determine
that the height and roof ridge line of such historic structure shall not be
increased.
6) Maximum Total Building Coverage: Seventy-five percent (75%).
7) Minimum Open Space: All new developments shall have at least 20 percent (20%)
of the total site area devoted to Open Space; required setbacks shall be
considered as part of the total area for Open Space. The required Open Space shall
not be used for parking, loading, or roadway purposes. Fifty percent (50%) of the
required Open Space shall be publicly accessible.
There shall be a 100 -foot wide open space area parallel to Greenough Boulevard.
Except as set forth in this §5.18.c.7, no structure shall be built within this 100 -foot
area. Through a Master Plan Special Permit, buildings which existed within this
100 -foot area as of September 25, 2015, may be expanded within this 100 -foot area
but in no instance may an addition encroach closer to Greenough Boulevard than
the existing structure.
8) Setbacks:
a. Front: Build -to -line of ten (10) to thirty (30) feet as specified in § 5.04 and
5.05(s); per § 5.05(p), the front build -to -line may be reduced to be
consistent with surrounding existing buildings by Special Permit.
b. Side: 15 feet; per § 5.05(d), side yards may be omitted by Special Permit
provided that the side yard does not adjoin a Residential District or a
Residential Use in existence on September 25, 2015, and that access to the
rear is appropriate.
c. Rear: 20 feet; per § 5.05(p), rear yards may be reduced to be consistent
with surrounding existing buildings by Special Permit.
d. Special setbacks and stepbacks: Any structure within fifty (50) feet of Open
Space/Conservancy (OSC) zoned land, and the facade of any structure
which fronts on a public way, shall be required to incorporate appropriate
setbacks, stepbacks, and/or other techniques, in keeping with adopted
Design Guidelines, to mitigate potential adverse impacts on
environmentally sensitive areas and public ways, as determined by the
SPGA.
9) Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet; Existing lots per § 5.05(w).
(d) Parking Requirements:
1) Off-street parking shall comply with the requirements of Article VI of the
Watertown Zoning Ordinance.
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2) Separation of Parking Costs: Any parking spaces offered to residents of the
residential component of a new development should, to the greatest extent
practicable, be offered as a fee -based option distinct from charges established for
renting, leasing, or purchasing primary -use space within the development. These
fees should reflect a reasonable representation of the market value of the parking
space(s).
3) Smart Parking Technology: For projects with structured parking of over 100
spaces, it is required that said structured parking install and employ smart parking
technology (e.g. equipment to count the number of vehicles entering and exiting
the parking area, availability of spaces, etc.).
(e) Signs and Illumination:
Signage shall comply with the requirements of Article VII of the Watertown Zoning
Ordinance.
(f) Design Guidelines:
Per § 9.03(d), developments in the RMUD with four or more residential units or 10,000
square feet of new development or greater are subject to review according to the Town of
Watertown's adopted Design Guidelines.
(g) Affordable Housing:
An application for a Master Plan Special Permit shall provide at least fifteen percent (15%)
of the total dwelling units as affordable housing and otherwise be consistent with the
requirements of Section 5.07.
(h) Authority and Procedure:
Any project requiring relief per § 5.01 of the Ordinance shall be subject to § 9.03 and § 9.05
of the Watertown Zoning Ordinance, or a Petitioner/Project may seek, as an alternative
approval process, a Master Plan Special Permit under § 5.18(q), if a project encompasses a
minimum of two (2) acres.
Master Plan Special Permit with Site Plan Review:
The revitalization and redevelopment of property in the RMUD may involve new uses and
buildings, additional structured parking, enhanced landscaping, and other significant
changes. The projects may occur over time, and in phases.
In order to ensure that nearby and Town -wide traffic, infrastructure, density, connectivity
and visual impacts, etc., from such projects are identified and coherently planned to
include appropriate mitigation, the Petitioner may seek conceptual Master Plan level
approval of a large scale project. This approval shall be followed by detailed Final Site
Plan Review Approvals of individual projects or buildings under § 9.03 that are to occur
later, before issuance of any Building Permits.
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A Master Plan -level review provides the Petitioner with the benefit of advance conceptual
approval for multiple projects to be implemented over time. It also provides both the
Petitioner and the Town with the opportunity and mechanism to consider and address the
cumulative impacts of all individual phases and for the holistic consideration and
mitigation planning for the entire larger -scale project(s) that may be built in phases.
1) Procedure: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary within the Watertown
Zoning Ordinance or more specifically within Article IX, in the RMUD, the
Planning Board shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all
Master Plan Special Permits and Amendments in accordance with § 9.03.
2) Application: A Petitioner proposing to construct one or more buildings (which
may include structured parking and may include alterations to one or more
existing buildings) may seek approval of the overall project through a Master
Plan Special Permit. An application for a Master Plan Special Permit shall
include, at a minimum, for each proposed new building, structural alteration of
an existing building, or principal use outside of a building:
a. The proposed location, approximate footprint, height, and gross floor
area;
b. Building elevations showing principal building entrances, overall
building massing, rooflines, and general fenestration patterns and will
require multiple three-dimensional elevations; Applications for one or
more buildings greater than 79' in height shall include design details for
such building(s) sufficient to enable a decision whether height above 79'
is appropriate given the massing of the proposed building(s) and the
location in relation to other buildings, streets and open spaces,
including public open spaces adjacent to the site.
c. Cross section drawings indicating the relationship of the building or
buildings to nearby buildings, buildings on adjoining properties, streets
open spaces, and parklands. Both aerial and pedestrian level 3D views
shall be included to fully depict the visual impact of the design from
both public ways and from several key view points within the project
development area;
d. Identification of all principal and accessory uses, other than parking and
any alterations or demolition of existing structures, with care given
toward protecting historic resources that help define and contribute to
the character of the Arsenal Street Corridor;
e. Vehicle and bicycle parking areas or facilities to be provided;
f. Proposed design criteria establishing a palette of building materials,
architectural elements, and landscaping elements to be finalized for
each individual building during later, detailed Site Plan Reviews;
g. Shadow Analysis depicting internal and external impacts of morning,
mid -day and evening shadows at both solstices and equinoxes;
h. Traffic Impact Assessment (TIAS) of traffic generation and onsite/offsite
impacts including a Transportation Demand Management Plan with a
reporting mechanism to the Town;
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i. Verification that adequate sewer capacity is available or that the project
will suitably increase capacity as required; and
j. Complete, conceptual level stormwater management plan demonstrating
the development's approach to onsite Stormwater Management and
adequacy of connections to regional mains.
k. Open Space Plan, including location, size, characteristics (pervious vs
impervious), uses and public accessibility of all open space areas.
Conceptual wayfinding signage for paths, access to parks, and transit,
at a minimum, with detailed plans to be submitted within a signage
packet as part of a Building Permit.
I. List of required Federal, Massachusetts, or Watertown environmental
licenses, permits, filings, or restrictions, currently in effect or
anticipated.
3) Review of Application: The SPGA shall hold a public hearing in accordance with
procedures outlined in § 9.04. The SPGA shall not approve a Master Plan
Special Permit unless it finds that the four conditions for Special Permit
approval set forth in § 9.05(b) of this Zoning Ordinance have been met and that
the proposed development will be in -keeping with the intent and purpose of the
RMUD as set forth in § 5.18.a.
The Petitioner's submission of and the review of the conceptual level plan
component of a Master Plan Special Permit shall include two public information
meetings and shall otherwise follow the procedures set forth in § 9.03. The
SPGA shall not approve such a Master Plan Special Permit unless it finds that
the Petitioner has satisfactorily addressed, at a conceptual level, the ten criteria
listed in § 9.03(c).
4) Parking Reduction: In granting a Master Plan Special Permit, the SPGA may
reduce the number of required parking spaces, based on the availability of
public transportation alternatives at or near the RMUD master -planned project,
the transportation demand management programs implemented or to be
implemented as part of the RMUD Master Plan, compatibility with any
transportation policy adopted by the Town, the ability of uses with peak user
demands at different times to share parking spaces or other factors for which
the Petitioner provides (i) a parking study or analysis prepared under the
direction of a Professional Engineer or Architect with the requisite experience
in conducting such analysis, using standards and methodologies promulgated
by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Urban Land Institute, or other
appropriate source, and (or including) (ii) a transportation demand management
plan prepared to best practices standards for such plans in Massachusetts.
In addition, the SPGA may allow the Petitioner to temporarily further reduce the
amount of parking provided as part of a master -planned project during a
phase(s) of an approved large-scale mixed -use project if existing parking
spaces will be eliminated during a phase of implementation, to be replaced in
that or a later phase of implementation, for example if a structured parking
facility is to be built on the location of an existing surface parking lot. In
determining whether to grant such a temporary further reduction of the amount
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of parking, the SPGA shall take into consideration the factors set forth above in
this subsection and the applicant's proposals, if any, to provide substitute off -
site parking or other interim measures to reduce the demand for parking within
the master -planned project.
5) Final Site Plan Review: Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for any
building approved under a Master Plan Special Permit, the Petitioner shall
obtain Final Site Plan Review of the final design details of the proposed
building(s) and any related landscaping or other improvements following the
procedures set forth in § 9.03 of this Zoning Ordinance.
6) Amendments to an approved Master Plan Special Permit: Changes to an
approved Master Plan Special Permit site plan that are Minor, as determined by
the SPGA or Director of the Department of Community Development and
Planning (Director), may be approved as part of the Final Site Plan Review for
the associated building(s).
7) Lapse of a Master Plan Special Permit: A Master Plan Special Permit will be
required to include a phasing plan for implementing the Master Plan Special
Permit.
a. The Permit shall be deemed to have been exercised for purposes of §
9.13 of the Zoning Ordinance and Section 9 of the Massachusetts
Zoning Act, M.G.L. c. 40A, if, within one year from the date of the grant
of the SPGA's Master Plan Special Permit, the Petitioner has applied for
Final Site Plan Approval of a building or outdoor use, and if within two
years of such date, construction of an approved building or
commencement of an approved principal use outside of a building has
begun, in either case except for good cause. A Master Plan Special
Permit will expire ten years from the grant of approval if construction of
all phases have not commenced, as described above, except for good
cause. A petitioner may request extensions of the phasing plan and/or
implementation through a request to the SPGA prior to permit
expiration, and if the SPGA does not grant a request for extension, a
petitioner will be required to submit for an amendment or new permit.
The time periods referenced above shall not include such time required
to pursue or await the determination of any appeal under M.G.L. c. 40A,
Section 17.
(i) Circulation:
1) Special attention shall be given to infrastructure and design that will create
direct public bicycle and pedestrian path connections with adjacent public
bicycle or pedestrian paths, and that minimizes barriers separating such paths.
2) When appropriate, a conceptual wayfinding signage proposal for paths, access
to parks, and transit, at a minimum, with detailed plans shall be submitted
within a signage package as part of a Building Permit.
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ARTICLE VI AUTOMOTIVE AND BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 6.02 LOCATION AND DESIGN OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
(n) In the Business Zones, Industrial Zones, PSCD and RMUD, the off-street parking requirements of
§ 6.01 may be satisfied with the use of a stacked parking configuration. For the purposes of this §
6.02(n) stacked parking shall mean a parking space, including enclosed garage parking spaces,
where within a parking space vehicles may be parked with one (1) vehicle behind another, with a
maximum two (2) vehicles in each stack. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 6.02(b) above, each
parking space shall be marked and shall not be less than eight (8) feet in width and seventeen
(17) feet in length for angle parking or twenty-two (22) feet in length for parallel parking, exclusive
of drives, walks and maneuvering space. One (1) of the two vehicles in each stack shall have
direct access to an aisle or drive -way having a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet in the case
of two-way traffic or in the case of one-way traffic the minimum aisle width provided in § 6.02(c).
The surfaced area of off-street parking areas shall be set back a minimum of five (5) feet from all
buildings and lot lines. Such setback areas, except for entrance and exit drives, shall be properly
landscaped with grass, trees, shrubs, flowers and other landscaping materials.
ARTICLE VII SIGNS AND ILLUMINATION
SECTION 7.03 SIGNS IN ALL DISTRICTS
(a) Placement of Signs
(1)
Any ground levelbuilding or tenant occupancy with more than one occupancy frontage
may have one attached signage on each occupancy frontage facing a street, parking
lot, or in each yard facing a street, and/or free-standing signage for each street
frontage of the lot provided it is setback to at least one half the depth of the required
setback. A building may also have separate identifying signage. In no instance shall
any signage directly front on or be directed to face Greenough Boulevard.
(b) Projection of Signs
(2) A sign, except for a projecting sign such as the projection of a symbol, accessory,
marquee, or banner, shall not project more than six (6) inches from the building wall.
(3)
(4)
A symbolprojecting sign and support thereof, shall not project more than thirty-six (36)
inches from the building wall, and no part thereof shall extend below eight (8) feet from
ground level. The vertical dimension of the symbol shall not exceed forty eight
inches.must be set back at least two (2) feet from the curb line and be at least nine
(9) feet above ground level.
A projecting banner sign must be set back at least two (2) feet from the curb line and
be at least nine (9) feet above ground level. The total area of a banner may not exceed
fifty (50) square feet. In no instance shall the vertical length of a Banner Sign
exceed fifty (50) percent of the total height of the structure to which it is attached
and the width of a Banner Sign shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of its height.
(c) Conditions of temporary signs
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One temporary sign is permitted, as follows:
(1) A temporary identifying sign, not exceeding the permitted size for a permanent sign,
may be erected for not more than sixty (60) days.
(2)
(3)
A temporary accessory sign shall not exceed six (6) square feet and shall be removed
from public view by those responsible for its erection within seven (7) days after the
activity advertised has ceased or after substantial damage to the sign, whichever comes
first.
A temporary non -accessory sign is limited to a period of forty-five (45) days preceding
and not over seven (7) days after the relevant event and may not exceed fifty (50)
square feet.
SECTION 7.05 SIGNS IN R.75 AND R1.2 DISTRICTS, AND FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE I-3 AND
RMUD DISTRICT
In the R.75 or R1.2 Districts, or with respect to any residential use in the 1-3 District and RMUD, no sign or
other advertising device shall be permitted except as follows:
(b) For multiple unit structures, up to two (2) identifying signs indicating the name of the
sign(s) shall not exceed twenty square feetdevelopments, including the residential component
within a mixed -use project, up to two attached signs or two free-standing signs, or a
combination of one attached sign and one free-standing sign may be allowed. The size of
such signage shall be limited to one (1) square foot per unit up to a maximum of 100 square
feet, and in no instance shall a building mounted sign exceed 30 feet in height.
SECTION 7.06 SIGNS IN THE NB, LB, CB, I, RMUD, AND PSCD DISTRICTS
In any NB, LB, CB, 1, RMUD, and PSCD district, no on premise sign or advertising device shall be permitted
except as follows:
(a) As permitted in S-10, S-6, SC, CR, T, OSC, R.75 and R1.2 districts.
(b) One identifying sign for each building or tenant occupancy frontage facing a street, parking lot, or
public way. In addition, one free standing sign may be allowed on a lot for each street
frontage of the lot, provided it is set back to at least one half the depth of the required
setback in that district. In the case of a free standing pole or pylon sign, said identifying sign may
be up to sixteen (16) square feet or thirty-two (32jsquare feet in the case of a monument sign. If a
wall or marquee sign, said identifying sign may be up to five (5) percent of the area of the wall or
building facade. The dimensions used in calculating this percentage shall be the horizontal
measure of the occupancy frontage of the business and the vertical measurement of the building
not exceeding the top of the second story of the building facade (also see (d)). The accessory
signage calculation shall be based upon the five (5) percent of the wall area or building fagade
allowed for an identifying sign.
RMUD Exceptions:
1.In the RMUD, the number and size of all building mounted (wall or marquee) signage
shall be limited to no more than one and one -quarter (1.25) square feet of signage for
each linear foot of building for the first story and no more than three-quarters (0.75) of a
square foot for each linear foot of building for a second story, but any use above a
second story may be allocated a portion of the first story or second story signage
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allocation. Building mounted signage may be located adjacent to entrances, along first
and second floor occupancy frontages, or in other locations, including at heights greater
than 20 feet, so long as the location is in keeping with adopted Design Guidelines. In no
instance may a single occupant be allowed more than 100 square feet of building
mounted identifying signage, subject to the size limitations set forth in Section 7.06e.
2.In addition to the wall -mounted signage allowed above, lots in the RMUD may have up to
one (1) free-standing sign for each two hundred (200) linear feet of street frontage along
a public or private way, provided that the total number of free-standing signs allowed on
any lot shall not exceed a total maximum of four (4) free-standing signs and shall be a
maximum of twenty (20') feet in height and thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area. Two
of the allowed free standing pole or pylon signs may be consolidated and those
consolidated signs shall have no more than 150 square feet of signage area each,
subject to size limitations set forth in § 4.12, 6.02.h and 7.06.b, and in keeping with
adopted Design Guidelines.
(c) One building mounted accessory projecting sign such as a wall, marquee, awning, fin, blades
symbol pole or pylon sign or banner sign for each 50 linear feet of tenant occupancy facing a
private or public way, or parking lot.. use. In no instance may the total area of an accessory sign
exceed thirty (30) percent of thc total ar a of thc identifying sign for ach occupant (also see (d)).
business.
(e) In no instance may the gross area of all signs including accessory signs on one building exceed
200 square feet in area on a single lot, except in the case of multiple buildings where each building
may have up to a maximum of 200 square feet including accessory signs on each building.
Notwithstanding the above, aAny non-residential retaitor mixed use site with cumulative
building footprints in excess of 100,000 square feet may , by Special Permit and adhering to the
adopted Design Guidelines, request an incr asc in total square feet and number of signs, however
the aggregate square footage may not exceed 350 square feet of signage per building, except in
the RMUD, where the maximum identifying signage shall be limited to one -hundred (100)
square feet of building mounted signage per tenant. Further, an increase in the total
building signage may be permitted by Special Permit and adhering to the adopted Design
Guidelines.
Exceptions: Freestanding and directional signs shall not reduce signage otherwise
allowable under Section 7.06(e) above, but shall be subject to limitation identified in Section
7.03(a) and 7.05(b).
(g)
Projecting signs shallmay be considered as accessory signs and be permitted if they are not more
than nine (9)sixteen (16) square feet in total area and having the lowest point of the sign at least
nine (9) fcct above grade. Further, no portion of the projecting signs shall be more than four (4)
feet from the building walb and the p ecting shall beplaced at a right angle to the building
wall. Illumination from the interior of all projecting signs shall be prohibited and other forms of
illumination shall be consistent with this Ordinance.
(h) One free standing or wall -mounted sign may be permitted for the purpose of a business directory
per shared entrance provided that no more than three (3) square feet shall be permitted thereon
for each use except by special permit. The aggregate sign area shall not exceed thirty-two (32)
square feet.
SECTION 7.07 SIGN SPECIAL PERMIT/add section and adjust subsequent section numbering as
required]
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The Planning Board shall be SPGA for Sign Special Permits. In the RMUD district, no on -premise
sign or advertising device shall be permitted except as follows:
(a) As permitted in § 7.05 or as allowed by this section for Master Plan Special Permit projects
under § 5.18.
(b) Timing: A project may choose to request the approval of a sign master plan as part of a
requested Master Plan Special Permit, or a sign master plan may be submitted as a
separate request once a Master Plan Special Permit has been granted.
(c) In order to approve a sign master plan, the SPGA review would include a comprehensive
review of the requested signage in context of the Special Permit, considering the uses
proposed and the site and surrounding context.
1) Design Requirements: Sign Master Plan
a. Signage shall be sized and placed to reinforce, rather than compete with, the
architectural elements and proportions of a building.
b. A wall sign shall not project beyond the ends of the walls to which it is
mounted.
c. Wall signs and projecting signs shall not extend above the roof line or parapet
of the building to which it is mounted.
d. No part of a projecting sign shall extend into vehicular traffic areas or in any
way interfere with vehicular site lines.
e. All free-standing signs must be protected from vehicular damage by a curb or
planter.
f. Signs may be erected in required setback areas but in no instance shall signs
directly front on or be directed to face Greenough Boulevard.
Section 9.03 Site Plan Review of Certain Residential and Non -Residential Developments
[last sentence] - 9.03(a) "Development in the NB, LB, CB, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, RMUD, and PSCD Districts greater
than or equal to ten thousand (10,000) gross square feet or containing ten (10) or more residential units
shall have an energy assessment completed to determine the viability of a rooftop photovoltaic system.
The Petitioner shall indicate, in writing, what actions/outcomes will be taken with a copy of the
assessment, to DCDP."
[second sentence] - 9.03(c)(7) - "All Mixed Use Developments in the NB, LB, CB, 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1 and PSCD
Districts must meet LEED Certifiable requirements as outlined by the United States Green Building
Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (current edition as applicable) as a minimum.
All Mixed Use Developments in the RMUD must meet LEED Certifiable requirements as outlined
by the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(current edition as applicable) at the Silver level.
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