Avon City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Dimensional and Density Regulations
§ 255-6.1 Effect of article.
No building or structure shall be built nor shall any existing building or structure be enlarged except in conformance with the regulations of the Avon zoning bylaw as to lot coverage, lot area per dwelling unit, lot width, front, side and rear yards, and maximum height of structures in the districts as set forth below except as may otherwise be provided elsewhere in the Avon zoning bylaw. Any Town Meeting article proposing changes to Article VI shall indicate the degree to which such changes are consistent with the present Master Plan adopted by the Planning Board, and explain any major divergences from such recommendations.
§ 255-6.2 Land and yard space restrictions.
The land and yard spaces required for any new building or use shall not include any land or area required by any other building or use to fulfill Avon zoning requirements.
§ 255-6.3 Distance between multiple buildings on one lot.
[Amended 5-6-2025 ATM by Art. 12]
If more than one building (other than a one-, two-, or three-car garage, a tool shed, a greenhouse or a cabana) may lawfully be placed on any lot in single or common ownership, the distance between the nearest parts of such buildings shall be not less than 20 feet. Separation distances for protected use accessory dwelling shall be in accordance with the requirements of the State Building Code, 780 CMR and any related codes incorporated therein.
§ 255-6.4 Dimensional and Density Regulations Table.
[Amended 5-7-2024 ATM by Art. 8]
Dimensional and Density Regulations Table | ||||||||
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Minimum Yard Depth (b) (feet) | ||||||||
Zoning District | Minimum Lot Size (square feet) | Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (square feet) | Minimum Lot Frontage (a) (feet) | Front | Rear | Side | Maximum Building Height (c) (feet) | Maximum Percentage of Lot Coverage by Structure |
Residential A (k) | 25,000 | 25,000 (b) | 150 (d) | 25 (d) | 30 (d) | 15 (d) | 35 (i) | 35 (j) |
Residential B (k) | 40,000 | 40,000 (d) | 200 (d) | 35 (d) | 40 (d) | 20 (d) | 35 (i) | 35 (j) |
General Business | 8,000 | 8,000 (d) | 50 (d) | 15 (d) | 30 (d) | —(d)(f) | 35 (i) | |
Industrial | 40,000 | — | 200 | 40 (h) | 40 (h) | 25 (h) | 52 (l) | 60 |
Commercial | 40,000 | 200 | 40 (h) | 40 (h) | 25 (h) | 40 | 60 | |
Mixed Use Low Density | 25,000 | 10,000 (d) | 100 (d) | 6(d) | 50 (d) | 10 (d) | 35 | 25 |
Residential High Density | 25,000 | 4,000 | 200 (d) | 35 (d) | 40 (d) | 20 (d) | 35 | 35 |
Business Overlay District | 8,000 | See § 5.7 | 50 | 15 (d), (g) | 30 (d) | (d), (f) | Pursuant to § 255-5.7 | 25% |
Village Overlay District | 8,000 | See § 5.6 | 50 | 20 (d1) | 10 (d) | 0 | Pursuant to § 255-5.6 | 30% |
Dimensional and Density Regulations - Footnotes | |
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(a) | Frontage may be measured at the front yard setback line if the street is in an arc of a curve with a radius of 300 feet or less, provided there be in any event not less than 50 feet width of such frontage at the street. Not less than the frontage requirements shall be maintained throughout the front yard. |
(b) | On lots abutting streets on more than one side, the front yard requirements shall apply to each of the abutting streets. |
(c) | These height restrictions shall not apply to chimneys, water towers, skylights, and other necessary features appurtenant to buildings which are usually carried above roofs and are not used for human occupancy. |
(d) | See Article VII, Special Permits. |
1. | Within the VOD, parking shall be allowed within the front yard setback; provided, however, that parking shall not be closer than 10 feet to the front yard line. |
(e) | (Reserved) |
(f) | When abutting residential property, the minimum side yard of the business is to be 20 feet. |
(g) | No restrictions - determine by required yard depths and parking requirements. |
(g) | Where a lot sits at the intersection of two streets, the Planning Board shall designate from which street the frontage will be measured. |
(h) | Except 60 feet when abutting or across the street from a residential zone. |
(i) | Height restrictions for apartment usage may be varied by a special permit. |
(j) | This restriction does not apply to aboveground swimming pools. |
(k) | |
(l) | Except 40 feet when abutting or across the street from a residentially zoned district. |