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REGIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT [RMUD]
ZONING AMENDMENTS
DRAFT DATE: February 2, 2016
• Deleted Adopted Zoning Ordinance Text is StF61.k_+hreugh
• Previously Inserted language is in black, bolded and underlined
• Economic Development and Planning Subcommittee (EDP) recommended changes are
bolded and underlined
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS
SECTION 2.61 Open Space
Areas open, ervious 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, landscapinq, swimming pools, kiosks, qazebos, and similar
structures shall not be considered as obstructions. Opportunities should be souqht that bring
together the open space requirements of adioininq 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, i1n all residential districts, the minimum required open space shall be contiguous and pervious,
and shall not include any side yard drivewav buffer where required by this Ordinance.
SECTION 2.82 TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN (TDM Plan)
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 travelinq to or from a
site, and which includes quantifiable goals and a plan for the collection and analvsis 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) 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 lots may be
developed with two front yards with yards determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
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ARTICLE V TABLE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS[SECTION 5.01 TABLE OF USE
REGULATIONS and SECTION 5.02 TABLE OF ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS to be included
as indicated within the table below]
SECTION 5.03 NOTES TO TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
(8) See §9.07 for Mixed-Use in the 1-3 Zonina District. Within the RMUD
Zoninq District, Mixed-Use is only allowed for proiects of two acres or
larger that have filed and received an approved Master Plan Special
Permit under F45.18.
(15) As part of a larqer multi-tenant development, a retailer may display liqht
duty passenger vehicles as an advertisement for sale or lease. Franchise
automobile dealerships and uses as defined by F4 2.56 and F4 2.57 of the
Zoninq Ordinance are prohibited.
SECTION 5.04 TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS[add to table as noted]
Setbacks(ft)�
Min.Lot Min. Max. Max. Max. Min.Lot Min.
District Size Frontage Building Impervious Height Area Per Max. Open
Coverage Coverage Dwelling FAR Space
(s.f.) (ft) Front Side Rear (ft/stories)
(%) (%) Unit(s.f.) (%)
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 5515(k)(n) 4.0 (n)
I-1 50(f) 10M a 25(d) 30 50 90 5515(k)(n) 2.0(i) 10
1-2 50(f) 10M s). 25(d) 30 50 90 5515(k)(n) 2.0(i) 10
I-3 50(f) 100 s). 25(d) 30 50 90 5515(k)(n) - 1.0 10
I-3
(Residen 50(f) 10 Max. 25 30 50 80 5515(k)(n) 800 2.0(i) 20
tial/Mixe 30(s)
d Use)
0/Share 1.0
10 Max. dparty Min.24 (v)
PSCD 10,000 30(s) wall or 18 50(t) 80 Max. 800 Mixe 20
18 ft 55/5(u) d Use
2.0
10,000 110
RMUD (w) 50(f) Max.30 15(d) 20(p) 75 85 55/5(n) N/A 1.0(il 20
(sl(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
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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
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 continuous wall and the overall
lenath of a buildina may be increased throuah the use of a Master Plan Special
Permit, but anv increase must be in-keeping with adopted Desian 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%).
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 (65. for minimum and maximum heiqhts.
(p) 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 proiect may incorporate publicallii
accessible open space to offset required setbacks, with reduced setbacks to be no
less than existing adiacent buildinqs on the same lot or adiacent lots. At a
minimum, the allowance for reduced setbacks shall include consideration of
improvinq adiacent public parkland, with public access and amenities for
communitv uses in proposed private open space within a proiect.
W Existina lots in the RMUD District that are less than 10.000 sf and were established
prior to January 1. 2015. shall be deemed to be conformina as to minimum lot size.
SECTION 5.18 REGIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT FRMUDJ
Watertown's Desiqn Guidelines were created "to enhance the economic vitalitv of selected
commercial areas throuah attractive. consistent desian." The commercial corridors and sauares
of Main Street, Pleasant Street. Galen Street, North Beacon Street, Mt. Auburn Street and Arsenal
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Street are beinq positively impacted by the Desiqn Guidelines and Standards as thev are clarifvinq
expectations about what development should look like and raising the qualitv 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 densitv in light of the size of the geographv 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 FRMUDI has been enacted to assist, promote, and quide
the orderly conversion and redevelopment of the Arsenal Street Corridor. The
establishment of the RMUD is intended to accomplish the followinq obiectives:
1) Facilitate transformative development consistent with Watertown's goal to
promote mixed use development that includes a mix of larger and smaller scale
etail, office, hospitalitv, multi-familv residential and research and development
uses, and that serves reqional demand
2) Allow development at a density, scale and character appropriate to define a
corridor that is a maior 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 thev may
appropriately appiv to development in the RMUD: Additional density and/or
reduced parkinq space requirements may be appropriate in the District where
consistent with the qoal of reducinq traffic conqestion and improvinq multi-user
transit services and in compliance with anv Transportation Demand Manaqement
policv adopted by the Town.
3) Enhance the quality of life, including promoting the development of a high quality
public realm,
o which is aesthetically pleasinq and consistent with Watertown's Desiqn
Guidelines
o that provides a well-articulated pedestrian environment which implements
Complete Street concepts and adopted Complete Streets Policies
o that promotes porous frontaqes which create connections to surrounding
neiqhborhoods and the Charles River
o which Includes public art.
Enhance publically available open space networks by connectinq to and
integratinq with adiacent state, municipal and privately-owned parcels, where
appropriate, encouraqinq private land owners to permanently preserve open
space, beinq sensitive to the Charles River reservation, and furtherinq 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 communitv and encouraqe preservation and restoration of historic buildinqs.
6) Incentivize real estate investment that will enhance the diversitv and maximize the
value of the Town's tax base.
7) Use "preen" buildinq practices that encouraqe enerqv efficiencv, manaqe
stormwater, protect the riparian habitat, and are planned, desiqned, constructed,
and managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
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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 cvclinq distance to emplovment 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 Reqional Mixed Use District I`RMUDI are as defined on the Zoninq
Map of Watertown. Massachusetts, as amended on <month, date>, 2015 (insert map
amendment adoption date). The provisions of this section shall appiv only to the Reqional
Mixed Use District. (The following Zoning Map Amendment would update the official Zoning
Map and is not intended to be included in§5.181
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(c) Dimensional Criteria
1) Alterations, additions and extensions of nonconforming structures shall be subiect
to &4.06.
2) No use in the RMUD shall exceed an FAR of 1.0 without receivinq 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 intensitv of use allowed by Special Permit exceed an
FAR of 2.0.
3) Minimum Lot Area per Dwellinq Unit: N/A
4) Minimum Lot Frontage: 50 feet, subiect to & 5.05(f)
5) Height of Buildinq:
a. Minimum heiqht of buildinq: For office buildinqs and mixed-use
developments in the RMUD qreater than or equal to ten thousand (10,000)
gross square feet or containinq ten (10) or more residential units, the
minimum buildinq heiqht is twentv four(24)feet.
b. Maximum heiqht of buildinq: 55 feet, or 79 feet by Master Plan Special
Permit, or 130 feet by Master Plan Special Permit within a defined mixed-
use proiect, usinq adopted Design Guidelines provided the proiect includes
a diversitv of buildinq heiqhts and furthers the intent and purpose (F45.18.a)
of the RMUD.
c. In qrantinq a Master Plan Special Permit, and in qrantinq a Special Permit,
for a proiect which includes a buildinq listed on the National or
Massachusetts State Reqister of Historic Places, the SPGA shall determine
that the heiqht and roof ridqe line of such historic structure shall not be
increased.
6) Maximum Total Buildinq Coverage: seventv-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 parkinq, loadinq, 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 Greenouqh Boulevard.
Except as set forth in this 45.18.c.7, no structure shall be built within this 100-foot
area. Throuqh a Master Plan Special Permit, buildinqs 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 Greenouqh Boulevard than
the existinq structure.
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8) Setbacks:
a. Front: Build-to-line of ten (10) to thirtv(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 surroundinq existinq buildinqs by Special Permit.
b. Side: 15 feet: per� 5.05(d), side vards may be omitted by Special Permit
provided that the side vard does not adioin 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 vards may be reduced to be consistent
with surroundina existing buildings by Special Permit.
d. Special setbacks and stepbacks: Anv structure within fiftv(50)feet of Open
Space/Conservancy(OSC)zoned land, and the facade of anv structure
which fronts on a public wav, shall be required to incorporate appropriate
setbacks, stepbacks, and/or other techniques, in keepinq with adopted
Desiqn Guidelines, to mitiqate potential adverse impacts on
environmentally sensitive areas and public ways.
9) Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet: Existing lots per& 5.05(w).
(d) Parking Requirements:
1) Off-street parkina shall comply with the requirements of Article VI of the
Watertown Zonina Ordinance.
2) Separation of Parking Costs: Anv parking spaces offered to residents of the
residential component of a new development must be offered as a fee-based
option distinct from charqes established for renting, leasing, or purchasinq
primary-use space within the development. These fees shall reflect market realities
(i.e. the actual value of parkinq).
3) Smart Parkinq Technoloav: For proiects with structured parkinq of over 100
spaces, it is reauired that said structured parkina install and emplov smart parking
technologv(e.q. equipment to count the number of vehicles enterinq and exitinq
the parkinq area, availability of spaces, etc.).
(e) Sians and Illumination:
Siqnaqe 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 areater are subiect to review accordina to the Town of
Watertown's adopted Design Guidelines.
(g) Authority and Procedure:
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Anv project requiring relief per& 5.01 of the Ordinance shall be subiect 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(a), if a proiect 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
buildinqs, additional structured parkinq, enhanced landscaping, and other siqnificant
changes. The proiects may occur over time, and in phases.
In order to ensure that nearbv and Town-wide traffic, infrastructure, densitv. connectivitv
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 larqe scale proiect. This approval shall be followed by detailed Final Site
Plan Review Approvals of individual proiects or buildings under F4 9.03 that are to occur
later, before issuance of anv Buildinq Permits.
A Master Plan-level review provides the Petitioner with the benefit of advance conceptual
approval for multiple proiects 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
mitiaation plannina for the entire larger-scale proiect(s)that may be built in phases.
1) Procedure: Notwithstandinq anvthinq 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 Grantinq Authoritv (SPGA) for all
Master Plan Special Permits and Amendments in accordance with & 9.03.
2) Application: A Petitioner proposinq to construct one or more buildings (which
may include structured parkinq and may include alterations to one or more
existing buildings) may seek approval of the overall proiect 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. Buildinq elevations showinq principal building entrances, overall
buildinq massing, rooflines, and general fenestration patterns and will
require multiple three-dimensional elevations; Applications for one or
more buildinas areater than 79' in heiaht shall include desian details for
such buildina(s)sufficient to enable a decision whether heiaht above 79'
is appropriate given the massina of the proposed buildina(s) and the
location in relation to other buildinas, streets and open spaces,
includinq public open spaces adiacent to the site.
c. Cross section drawinqs indicatinq the relationship of the building or
buildinqs to nearby buildinqs, buildings on adioininq properties, streets
pen spaces, and parklands. Both aerial and pedestrian level 313 views
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shall be included to fully depict the visual impact of the design from
both public ways and from several kev view points within the project
development area;
d. Identification of all principal and accessory uses, other than parkinq and
anv alterations or demolition of existinq structures, with care given
toward protecting historic resources that help define and contribute to
the character of the Arsenal Street Corridor:
e. Vehicle and bicvcle parkinq 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 Analvsis depicting internal and external impacts of morning,
mid-dav and eveninq shadows at both solstices and equinoxes;
h. Traffic Impact Assessment (TIAS) of traffic generation and onsite/offsite
impacts includinq a Transportation Demand Manaqement Plan with a
reporting mechanism to the Town:
i. Verification that adequate sewer capacitv is available or that the proiect
will suitably increase capacity as required; and
j. Complete, conceptual level stormwater management plan demonstrating
the development's approach to onsite Stormwater Manaqement and
adequacy of connections to reqional mains.
k. Open Space Plan, includinq location, size, characteristics (pervious vs
impervious), uses and public accessibility of all open space areas.
Conceptual wavfindina siqnaqe for paths, access to parks, and transit,
at a minimum, with detailed plans to be submitted within a sianage
Packet as part of a Buildinq 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-keepinq 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
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 satisfactorilv
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 mav,
reduce the number of required parkinq spaces, based on the availabilitv of
public transportation alternatives at or near the RMUD master-planned proiect,
the transportation demand manaqement proqrams implemented or to be
implemented as part of the RMUD Master Plan, compatibilitv with anv
transportation policv adopted by the Town, the abilitv of uses with peak user
demands at different times to share parkinq spaces or other factors for which
the Petitioner provides a parkinq studv or analvsis prepared under the
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direction of a Professional Engineer or Architect with the requisite experience
in conducting such analvsis, 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 parkinq provided as part of a master-planned project durinq a
phase(s) of an approved large-scale mixed-use proiect if existing parkinq
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 parkinq
facilitv is to be built on the location of an existing surface parkinq lot. In
determining whether to grant such a temporary further reduction of the amount
of parkinq, the SPGA shall take into consideration the factors set forth above in
this subsection and the applicant's proposals, if anv, to provide substitute off-
site parkinq or other interim measures to reduce the demand for parkinq within
the master-planned proiect.
5) Final Site Plan Review: Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for anv
building approved under a Master Plan Special Permit, the Petitioner shall
obtain Final Site Plan Review of the final design details of the proposed
buildinq(s) and anv 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 Communitv Development and
Planninq (Director), may be approved as part of the Final Site Plan Review for
the associated buildinq(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 Zoninq Ordinance and Section 9 of the Massachusetts
Zoninq Act, M.G.L. c. 40A, if, within one vear 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 buildinq or outdoor use, and if within two
vears of such date, construction of an approved buildinq or
commencement of an approved principal use outside of a building has
bequn, in either case except for qood cause. A Master Plan Special
Permit is valid for ten vears from the grant of approval, except for qood
cause. A petitioner may request extensions of the phasinq plan and/or
implementation throuqh a request to the SPGA prior to permit
expiration, and if the SPGA does not qrant 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 anv appeal under M.G.L. c. 40A,
Section 17.
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(h) Circulation:
1) Special consideration shall be given to infrastructure and design that will create
direct public bicvcle and pedestrian path connections with adiacent public
bicycle or pedestrian paths, and that minimizes barriers separatinq such paths.
2) When appropriate, a conceptual wavfindinq siqnaqe proposal for paths, access
to parks, and transit, at a minimum, with detailed plans shall be submitted
within a siqnaqe packaqe as part of a Buildinq Permit.
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 Sians
(1) Any buildinq or tenant occupancy with more than one occupancy frontage may have
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. A building may also have separate identifying signage. In no instance shall anv
signage directly front on or face Greenough Boulevard.
(b) Proiection of Sians
(2) A sign, except for a proiectinq sign such as a svmbol, accessory, marquee, or
banner, shall not project more than six (6) inches from the building wall.
(3) A proiectinq sign and support thereof, must be set back at least two (2) feet from
the curb line and be at least nine(9)feet above qround level.
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(4) A proiectina 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 Sian
exceed fiftv (50) percent of the total height of the structure to which it is attached
and the width of a Banner Sian shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of its height.
(c) Conditions of temporary signs
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) 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.
(3) 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 fiftv (501
square feet.
SECTION 7.05 SIGNS IN R.75 AND R1.2 DISTRICTS,AND FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE 1-3 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 developments, includinq the residential component within a
mixed-use proiect, up to two attached siqns or two free-standinq siqns, or a combination of
one attached siqn and one free-standinq siqn may be allowed. The size of such siqnaqe
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 siqn exceed 30 feet in heiqht.
SECTION 7.06 SIGNS IN THE NB, LB, CB, I, RMUD,AND PSCD DISTRICTS
In any NB, LB, CB, I, 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
frontaqe 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 thirtv-two (32)_square 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 facade
allowed for an identifying sign.
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RMUD Exceptions:
1.In the RMUD, the number and size of all buildinq mounted (wall or marquee) siqnaqe
shall be limited to no more than one and one-quarter (1.25) square feet of siqnaqe for
each linear foot of buildinq for the first story and no more than three-quarters (0.75) of a
square foot for each linear foot of buildinq for a second story, but anv use above a
second story may be allocated a portion of the first story or second story siqnaqe
allocation. Buildinq mounted siqnaqe may be located adiacent to entrances, alonq first
and second floor occupancv frontaqes, or in other locations, includinq at heiqhts qreater
than 20 feet, so lonq as the location is in keepinq with adopted Desiqn Guidelines. In no
instance may a single occupant be allowed more than 100 square feet of buildinq
mounted identifvinq signaqe, subiect to the size limitations set forth in Section 7.06e.
2.In addition to the wall-mounted siqnaqe allowed above, lots in the RMUD may have up to
one (1) free-standinq siqn for each two hundred (200) linear feet of street frontaqe alonq
a public or private way, provided that the total number of free-standinq siqns allowed on
anv lot shall not exceed a total maximum of four (4) free-standinq siqns and shall be a
maximum of twenty (20') feet in heiqht and thirtv-two (32) square feet in siqn area. Two
of the allowed free standinq pole or pylon signs may be consolidated and those
consolidated siqns shall have no more than 150 square feet of siqnaqe area each,
subiect to size limitations set forth in $ 4.12, 6.02.h and 7.06.b, and in keepinq with
adopted Desiqn Guidelines.
(c) One buildinq mounted accessory proiectinq siqn such as a marquee, awninq, fin, blade, or
symbol sign or banner siqn for each 50 linear feet of tenant occupancv facinq a private or
public wav, or parking lot.
(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.
Notwithstandinq the above, anv non-residential or mixed use site with cumulative building
footprints in excess of 100,000 square feet may not exceed 350 square feet of signaqe per
building, except in the RMUD,where the maximum identifvinq signaqe shall be limited to one-
hundred (100) square feet of buildinq mounted siqnaqe per tenant. Further, an increase in
the total building siqnaqe may be permitted by Special Permit and adherinq to the adopted
Desiqn Guidelines.
Exceptions: Freestanding and directional siqns shall not reduce signaqe 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 may be considered as accessory signs and be permitted if they are not more than
sixteen (16) square feet in total area. Further, projecting signs shall be placed 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
Der 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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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 proiects
under F4 5.18.
(b) Timinq: A proiect may choose to request the approval of a siqn master plan as part of a
requested Master Plan Special Permit, or a siqn 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 sianaae in context of the Special Permit, considering the uses
proposed and the site and surrounding context.
1) Design Requirements: Siqn Master Plan
a. Siqnaqe shall be sized and placed to reinforce, rather than compete with, the
architectural elements and proportions of a buildinq.
b. A wall siqn shall not proiect bevond the ends of the walls to which it is
mounted.
c. Wall signs and proiectinq signs shall not extend above the roof line or parapet
of the building to which it is mounted.
d. No part of a proiectinq sign shall extend into vehicular traffic areas or in anv
wav interfere with vehicular site lines.
e. All free-standing siqns must be protected from vehicular damaqe by a curb or
planter.
f. Signs may be erected in required setback areas but in no instance shall siqns
directly front on or face Greenouqh 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, I-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, RMUD, 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.
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ARTICLE V TABLE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS[add to table as noted]
SECTION 5.01 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
OS RMU
As a Principal Use NB LB CB I-1 I-2 I-3 PSCD C
1. Residence
a
Dwelling, Single Family N N N N N N N N N
Dwelling, existing one-
b 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
Existing dwelling
d converted for three
families SP SP N N N N N N N
New construction of
e three family dwelling
structures. SIP SIP SP N N N N N N
SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/S
f. Multi-family 4+ R R Y (2) N N R R N N
Row houses and
townhouses
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. Three units SP SIP N N N SP Y N N
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - —
g SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/S
2. Four to eight units R R N N N R R N N
h
Licensed lodging house N N N N N N N N N
SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/SR SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
i. Hotel and Motel Use R R R (12) SR R R N R
Trailer park or mobile
j. home park N N N N N N N N N
Mixed-use
Development
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SP/S
1. Up to three SR R (8)
- - - - - -residential units (7) SR (7) SR (7) N N (13) Y(8) N N
- - - - - - - - - —
SP/S SP/S SP/S
k 2. Greater than three SP/S R SP/S R (8) SP/S R
residential units R(7) (7) R (7) N N (13) R (8) N 1ZLM
2. Institutional, Transportation, Utility, and Agricultural Uses
Any religious,
educational, or licensed
day care use as defined
by CH.40A, § 3.
a - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions; Y I Y I Y I Y I Y I Y I Y I Y Y
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and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
4,000 s.f. of building
area SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR
Country club, tennis
b club, swimming club, SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S
nonprofit club. N N N SP/SR SR R R SR R
Commercial
agricultural, nursery
garden, greenhouse,
garden supply.
SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
1. On up to 5 acres N N R SP/SR SR R R N R
c 2. On more than 5
acres Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Existing dwellings
converted for nonprofit
club, school, clinic (11)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area SP SP SP N N N SP N N
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
d 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R N N N R N N
e SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/
Cemeteries N N N SP/SR SR R R SR N
Recreational facility
owned or operated by a
Town agency or other
governmental agencies
f. or public open space. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Nursing home, rest
home, or convalescent
home provided the lot
g fronts on a street at SP/S SP/S
least 65 feet wide. R R N N N N N N N
h SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/S
Assisted Living R(7) R (7) R (7) N N N N N R(7)
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As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
3. Business, Office, and Consumer Service Uses
Business offices, bank,
medical and dental
buildings, schools
operated for gain.
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
a 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Commercial, recreation,
including bowling alley
or skating rink
completely enclosed.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
b 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area N N R SP/SR SR R R N R
c Commercial parking, Y Y
parking lot for gain. (10) Y (10) Y (10) Y (10) (10) Y (10) Y (10) N Y 10
New and used vehicles
for sale or lease and
d display and storage of SP/ SP/S
operable vehicles only. N N N SP/SR SR R N N N 15
Printer, publisher
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
e 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Retail stores including
f. liquor stores.
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OS RMU
As a Principal Use NB LB CB I-1 I-2 I-3 PSCD C D
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building Y
area Y Y Y Y (1) Y (1) Y N Y(1)
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Personal services, such
as barber shop, beauty
parlor, etc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y(1) Y(1) Y N Y(1)
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
g 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Repair and alteration of
clothes and domestic
furnishings.
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
h 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Eating place with or
without liquor.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
i. area R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
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OS RMU
As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
Bar or other
establishment where
the primary purpose is
the sale and
consumption of SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
j. alcoholic beverages. R R R SP/SR SR R R N R
Laundry and cleaning,
k automatic, but not
steam laundry. SP SP SP SP SP SP SP N SP
Gasoline Service SP/S SP/S
I. Station R R N N N N N N N
m Undertaker, funeral SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S
parlor. R R N SP/SR SR R N N N
n SP
Adult Stores N N N SP (5) (5) N N N SP (5)
o SP
Adult Theaters N N N SP (5) (5) N N N SP 5
4. Open-Air Drive-in Retail and Service
Drive-in Bank
- - - - - - - - - - -
- - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
a 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S
area R R R SP/SR SR R N N R
Outdoor amusement
park, outdoor sports
b facility conducted for
profit. N N N N N N N N N
Open-air drive-in
theater or other open-
c air place of
entertainment. N N N N N N N N N
Car washing
establishment using
mechanical equipment
for cleaning
d automobiles and other
equipment. N N N SP/SR N N N N N
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As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
Drive-in restaurant.
Drive-in refreshment
e stand, drive-through
eating establishment. N N N N N N N N N
SP/S SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
f. Fast food establishment R R N SP/SR SR R R N R
g Outdoor Storage of
Merchandise. N N N N N N N N N
5. Light Industry, Wholesale, Laboratory
Light Industry
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N Y Y Y SP N SP
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
a 4,000 s.f. of building SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area N N N SP/SR SR R R N R
Non-nuisance
manufacturing
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N Y Y Y SP N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
b 4,000 s.f. of building SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area N N N SP/SR SR R R N R
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 s.f. of building
area N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
c 4,000 s.f. of building SP/S SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area N N R SP/SR SR R R N R
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OS RMU
As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
Public or bonded
d warehouse, parcel or
goods distribution. N N N N N N N N N
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 s.f. of building
area N N N Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
e 4,000 s.f. of building SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
area N N N SP/SR SR R R N R
f. Motor Vehicle Repair N N N SP SP SP N N N
g Motor Vehicle Body SP(
Work N N N SP(4) 4) SP(4) N N N
h Wholesale business, SP/ SP/S SP/S SP/S
warehouse. N N N SP/SR SR R R N R
Self-Service Storage SP
i. Facility. N N N SP (9) (9) N N N N
Renewable or
alternative energy
research, development
or manufacturing facility
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N Y Y Y Y N Y
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
4,000 s.f. of building
j. area 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
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As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
Open-lot storage of
junk, scrap, paper,
rags, containers or
a other salvage waste
articles. N N N N N N N N N
Truck or bus terminals,
yard or building for
storage or servicing of
b trucks, trailers or buses,
parking lot for trucks. N N N N N N N N N
Place for exhibition,
lettering or sale of
gravestones or
monuments.
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N Y N N N N N
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
c 4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N SP/SR N N N N N
Heavy Industry
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1. All non-conversions;
and, new construction
and conversions up to
4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N Y N N N N N
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2. New construction or
conversion greater than
d 4,000 s.f. of building
area N N N SP/SR N N N N N
Storage of flammable
gas, liquids, or
e explosives (non-
accessory) N N N N N N N N N
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As a Principal Use NB LB CB 1-1 1-2 1-3 PSCD C D
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
f. other cause. N N N N N N N N N
SECTION 5.02 TABLE OF ACCESSORY USE REGULATIONS [add to table as noted]
Accessory Use Only I NB I LB I CB I I-1 11-2 11-3 I PSCD I OSC I 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
a. more than two lodgers SP SP SP N SP SP N N N
Private greenhouse, tool
shed,
Swimming pool and kennel
not used as a part of a
business, and not offensive to
the neighborhood by reason
b. of noise, odor or other cause. Y Y Y Y Y Y SP N SP
Accessory parking and
garage as permitted in Article
C. 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
Parking for Occupant's
business truck, exceeding 3/4
f. ton capacity. SP Y Y Y Y Y SP N SP
Administrative offices,
clubrooms, and common
laundry room reserved for
occupant's use. Accessory to
g. multi-family dwellings. N N N N N N N N Y
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Business accessory uses,
usual, not to include outside
service window or outdoor
h. storage of merchandise. Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
Outside Service Window as a
Business accessory use,
usual, except for outdoor
i. storage of merchandise. SP SP SP SP SP SP SP N SP
Outdoor display and storage
of new merchandise subject
j. to screening provisions. SP SP SP SP SP SP SP N SP
Residence for caretaker or
k. janitor. N N Y Y Y Y Y N Y
New and used vehicles for
sale or lease and display and
storage of operable vehicles
I. only N SP SP SP SP SP N N N (15)
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
m. 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
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
p. Motor Vehicles Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
Activities accessory to a
principal use permitted as a
right that are necessary in
connection with scientific
research of scientific
development or related
q. production. SP SP SP SP SP SP SP N SP
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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
r. License . N N N N N N N N N
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