Beacon Falls City Zoning Code
PART 2
Residence Districts
§ 380-21.1 Permitted uses.
[Amended 12-19-2024, effective 1-3-2025]
The following uses are permitted in all residential districts:
A.
Dwellings.
B.
A professional office in a dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
C.
Home occupations in a dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
D.
The renting of not more than three rooms in a dwelling unit to a total of not more than four persons, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
E.
Schools, parks, playgrounds and open space lands for the Town of Beacon Falls.
F.
Farms, including truck gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, forestry and the keeping of livestock and poultry, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
H.
Accessory uses customary with and incidental to any aforesaid permitted use, subject to the provisions of Article 8.
I.
Family child care homes and group child care homes.
J.
Community residences, as defined by CGS § 8-3e.
§ 380-21.2 Special exception uses.
[Amended 12-19-2024, effective 1-3-2025]
A.
Conversion of dwellings so as to contain two dwelling units.
B.
Roadside stands for the display and sale of farm products grown.
C.
(Reserved)
D.
Convalescent homes, private hospitals and sanataria, licensed by the State of Connecticut.
E.
The following uses when conducted by a nonprofit corporation and not as a business for profit: churches and places of worship; parish hall; schools; colleges; universities; general hospitals; cemeteries; sanataria; and educational, religious, philanthropic and charitable institutions.
F.
Buildings, uses and facilities of the Town of Beacon Falls other than uses specified in § 380-21.1E as permitted uses.
G.
Summer day camps, provided that there is no furnishing of rooms; recreational campsite.
H.
The following uses when not conducted as a business or for profit: membership clubs; lodges; community houses; nature preserves and wildlife sanctuaries; and golf, tennis, swimming, boating and similar clubs.
I.
Public utility substations and telephone equipment buildings, provided that there is no outside service yard or outside storage of supplies.
J.
Water supply reservoirs, wells, towers, treatment facilities and pump stations.
K.
A commercial kennel, veterinary hospital, livery and boarding stables and riding academies.
L.
A waste disposal area operated by the Town of Beacon Falls.
M.
Accessory uses customary with and incidental to any aforesaid special exception use.
§ 380-23.1 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
A household whose annual income is at or below 80% of the area median income for Beacon Falls, as determined and reported by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A residential or mixed-use development that is located within the Beacon Falls Incentive Housing Zone and that complies with the statutory requirements set forth in the State of Connecticut General Statutes § 8-13m et seq., as amended, and all additional applicable Town zoning.
A deed restriction, covenant, or site plan approval condition constituting a binding obligation with respect to the restrictions on household income, sale or resale price, rent and housing costs required by Connecticut HOME program laws.
A dwelling unit within an incentive housing development that is subject to an incentive housing restriction.
A development containing a combination of residential uses with retail personal services or office uses in a compact urban form.
A residential building consisting of two or more attached units in which each unit shares with the adjacent unit(s) a wall which extends from foundation to roof and has exterior walls on at least two sides.
§ 380-23.2 Purpose.
The Beacon Falls Incentive Housing Zone is an overlay district with the following purposes:
A.
To promote the revitalization of downtown Beacon Falls by encouraging mixed-use development that will provide for a variety of housing and business opportunities.
B.
To provide the opportunity for the downtown to transform into a pedestrian-oriented retail environment.
C.
To encourage smart growth and low-impact development.
D.
To promote the development of a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, downtown community within walking distance to the Waterbury Branch of the Metro-North commuter line.
E.
To assist the Town of Beacon Falls in complying with the State Zoning Enabling Act, Connecticut General Statutes § 8-2, by adopting zoning regulations that promote housing choice and economic diversity, including housing for moderate-income households.
F.
To ensure high-quality site planning, architecture, and landscape design that is consistent with the surrounding residential neighborhoods and the distinct visual character of the historic structures in downtown Beacon Falls.
G.
To establish development standards that ensure context-sensitive design and creative site planning in the reuse of existing buildings and construction of new buildings.
H.
To benefit from the financial incentives provided by Connecticut General Statutes § 8-3 et seq.
§ 380-23.3 Location.
The boundaries of the Incentive Housing Zone (IHZ) Overlay District are shown on the Beacon Falls Zoning Map. The IHZ Overlay District is further divided into subdistricts as shown on the map: Railroad Avenue and South Main Street.
§ 380-23.4 Applicability.
The regulations and design standards in this § 380-23.4 shall apply to any proposed incentive housing development within the IHZ Overlay District.
A.
Because the IHZ Overlay District is an overlay zone, the provisions of the underlying zoning district shall not apply to a proposed incentive housing development, and such underlying zoning designation shall terminate upon approval of a site plan of an incentive housing development. Reinstatement of the underlying zoning shall require a zone change approved by the Commission and shall only be approved if the incentive housing development is not constructed.
B.
The provisions of other sections of the Beacon Falls Zoning Regulations shall apply to an incentive housing development proposal except for the following:
§ 380-23.5 Description of subdistricts.
A.
Railroad Avenue Subdistrict. The following principles should be utilized for developing and reviewing incentive housing development proposals within the Railroad Avenue area:
(1)
Encourage renovation of existing residential structures where appropriate, and redevelopment of other properties into contemporary multifamily residential buildings.
(2)
Encourage use of rail line by residents.
(3)
Sites should be designed to take advantage of the Naugatuck River, including provisions for public access where appropriate.
(5)
Promote creativity and variety. The IHZ design standards are meant to promote creativity and variety in building design.
(6)
Promote sustainable and energy-efficient design and construction. Sustainable construction techniques and materials should be incorporated into new construction and, to the extent practicable, renovation and rehabilitation projects. Energy efficiency should be a central goal in selection of lighting, windows, materials, insulation and HVAC systems. Buildings should be sited, oriented and designed with orientation to the sun and wind in mind as well. Applicants should consider certification by LEED or similar rating programs, including any requirements to utilize such programs, as well as the use of low-impact development techniques.
(7)
Protect and preserve the historic character of specific buildings in the area.
B.
South Main Street Subdistrict. The following principles should be utilized for developing and reviewing incentive housing development proposals within the South Main Street area:
(1)
Encourage redevelopment of the existing uses to upgrade the aesthetic characteristics of the area.
(2)
Integrate this area into the main section of downtown Beacon Falls.
(3)
Encourage use of rail line by residents.
(4)
Promote a mix of uses with retail on the street level and offices and residential uses above the street level.
(5)
Maintain a design form in placement of buildings that will encourage walkability by placing buildings at or close to the edge of sidewalks that will, with architecture and window displays at the street level, promote visual interest.
(6)
Promote creativity and variety. The IHZ design standards are meant to promote creativity and variety in building design.
(7)
Promote sustainable and energy-efficient design and construction. Sustainable construction techniques and materials should be incorporated into new construction and, to the extent practicable, renovation and rehabilitation projects. Energy efficiency should be a central goal in selection of lighting, windows, materials, insulation and HVAC systems. Buildings should be sited, oriented and designed with orientation to the sun and wind in mind as well. Applicants should consider certification by LEED or similar rating programs, including any requirements to utilize such programs, as well as the use of low-impact development techniques.
§ 380-23.6 Permitted uses and dimensional requirements.
A.
Railroad Avenue Subdistrict. The following uses are permitted subject to site plan approval in accordance with this article. Uses permitted within the underlying zones shall continue to be permitted as provided within the applicable district regulations.
B.
South Main Street Subdistrict. The following uses are permitted subject to site plan approval in accordance with this article. Uses permitted within the underlying zones shall continue to be permitted as provided within the applicable district regulations.
(1)
Mixed-use development with a maximum residential density of 20 dwelling units per acre. Such density shall be calculated based on total area, not including land within the 100-year floodplain and with slopes in excess of 35%. All mixed-use developments shall conform to the following:
C.
Dimensional requirements.
(1)
Subdistrict requirements.
Railroad Avenue | South Main Street | |
|---|---|---|
Maximum lot size (square feet) | 10,000 | 20,000 |
Minimum frontage (feet) | 50 | 50 |
Minimum front setback (feet) | 0 | 0 |
Minimum front yard setback (feet) | 10 | 10 |
Minimum side yard setback (feet) | 10 | 10 |
Minimum rear yard setback (feet) | 30 from banks of Naugatuck River | 25 |
Maximum height (stories) | 3 | 4 |
(2)
The Commission may waive the requirements for minimum lot size for a parcel which exists at the time of adoption of this regulation if the Commission finds that the proposed development would be consistent with the purpose of this regulation and conform to all other zoning requirements.
D.
Parking design requirements. The parking provided shall conform to the requirements of Article 62 of the Beacon Falls Zoning Regulations and the following requirements:
(1)
Dimensions of parking spaces shall be nine feet by 18 feet for ninety-degree parking, 10.5 feet by 20 feet for sixty-degree angled parking, and nine feet by 21 feet for parallel parking.
(2)
Aisle widths shall be 24 feet for ninety-degree parking, 18 feet for sixty-degree angled parking, 12 feet for parallel parking in a one-way circulation design, and 24 feet for parallel parking in a two-way circulation design.
(3)
Parking shall not be located in front yards unless there is no possible alternative and only for renovation of existing buildings, and in such cases the Commission may require a greater amount of landscaping to reduce the impact of the parking on the streetscape.
(4)
Parking shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from front property lines.
(5)
Parking shall be located a minimum of five feet from all buildings.
(6)
Parking that is visible from streets or public sidewalks shall be screened with opaque screening that is a minimum of three feet higher that the level of the parking lot.
(7)
Landscaping around and within parking lots should be designed with low-impact development techniques to allow stormwater runoff to drain into the landscaped areas to supplement irrigation and to pretreat the runoff.
§ 380-23.7 Application process.
A.
Preapplication review. Applicants are encouraged to participate in a preapplication meeting with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town staff. The purpose of this preapplication meeting is to obtain the advice of the staff prior to filing the application.
B.
Application requirements.
(1)
As part of any application for an incentive housing development, the applicant must submit the following:
(a)
Sixteen copies of the site plan, utility plan, landscaping plan, topographic plan, erosion and sedimentation control plan and other information, following the requirements for each as stated in the Beacon Falls Zoning Regulations. In addition, architectural drawings shall be submitted for each application and shall show sufficient detail for all sides of the building(s) to determine compliance with the design standards set forth in this Article 23.
(b)
Site plan application fees, as specified in the Commission's fee schedule.
(2)
Submission shall be made to the Commission at least one day prior to a regular meeting.
C.
Public hearing. A public hearing shall be conducted for any site plan or subdivision application seeking approval for an incentive housing development. The public hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 124 or 126 § 8-13a et seq., as applicable, of the Connecticut General Statutes, as applicable.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original. C.G.S. § 8-13a pertains to nonconforming buildings, structures, and land uses and is not followed by further sections.
D.
Decision. The time limits on rendering a decision on a site plan for an incentive housing development shall be governed by the Connecticut General Statutes, as applicable.
E.
Conditions. Conditions shall be imposed on an incentive housing development approval by the Commission only as necessary to ensure substantial compliance of the proposed development with the requirements of the incentive housing zone regulation, including design standards, or to mitigate any extraordinary adverse impacts of the development on nearby properties.
§ 380-23.8 Incentive housing requirements.
The following regulations shall govern the residential units in an incentive housing development:
A.
Twenty percent of all dwelling units constructed in an incentive housing development shall be incentive housing units. When a calculation performed under this subsection results in a number that includes a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
B.
Incentive housing units shall be rented or sold to and occupied only by eligible households.
C.
Each incentive housing unit shall be subject to an incentive housing restriction, which shall be recorded on the Beacon Falls Land Records. All incentive housing restrictions must include, at a minimum, the following:
(1)
A description of the incentive housing development, including whether the incentive housing units, at the time of initial occupancy, will be rented or owner-occupied.
(2)
An identification of the incentive housing units.
(3)
The name and address of the Incentive Housing Administrator.
(4)
A requirement that only an eligible household may reside in an incentive housing unit.
(5)
The formula pursuant to which rent of a rental unit or maximum sale or resale price of a homeownership unit will be calculated.
(7)
Provision for monitoring and enforcement of the terms and provisions of the incentive housing restriction by the Commission.
§ 380-23.9 Design standards.
A.
Facades.
(1)
Building more than 60 feet in length shall be broken down into a series of smaller elements or "bays" to evoke the rhythm of the historic shop fronts and mixed-use Town center and to add to the visual character and maintain the pedestrian scale of the streetscape. To accomplish this, facades on such buildings shall incorporate wall-plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least two feet, which extend at least 20% of the length of the facade.
(2)
Ground-floor facades within the South Main Street Subdistrict that face public streets shall have display windows, entry doors with awnings or other such features that establish a pedestrian scale.
(3)
Blank wall surfaces on the front facade are prohibited.
(4)
Side and rear facades, which are visible from the public ways, should be articulated in a manner compatible with the design of the front facade.
B.
Materials and colors.
(1)
New building materials shall be of a high quality, durability, and permanence and should be economically maintained and able to retain their appearance over time.
(2)
Building facade materials permitted within the district include brick, wood, stone, glass, manufactured limestone, cast stone, masonry, terra-cotta, cellular PVC trim, and sustainable materials. Brick is the preferred material within South Main Street Subdistrict.
(3)
Stone and stone veneers are appropriate as a basic building material or as a secondary material for architectural elements such as windowsills or lintels in combination with other materials such as brick or concrete.
(4)
The use of vinyl siding, smooth-faced concrete block, tilt-up concrete panels, or prefabricated steel panels as an exterior is prohibited.
C.
Windows and doorways.
D.
Roofs.
(1)
Roof forms should complement the principal building in terms of style, detailing and materials.
(2)
Mechanical equipment, metal chimneys and elevator shafts on a roof shall be screened from public view using parapets or other architectural elements.
(3)
Within the Railroad Avenue Subdistrict, all roofs shall be sloped at a pitch of at least 30°.
E.
Signs.
(1)
The only signs permitted shall be wall signs, hanging signs or signs permanently painted on windows.
(2)
One wall sign for each business is permitted on the front facade, as well as on the rear facade of a mixed-use building. The aggregate size of all wall signs on a facade may not exceed one square foot per linear foot of the building facade. When a building is located on a corner, both the front and side facades shall be considered front facades, provided there are business entrances located at the street level on the side of the building. When a building has a side which is visible from the street, one wall sign is permitted which identifies the building but not the individual business located within the building, and such sign shall not exceed one square foot per linear foot of the building side.
(3)
Wall signs shall not project more than 12 inches from the surface of the wall to which they are attached and shall be located a minimum of 18 inches from the corner of the building, a minimum of 36 inches from any other wall sign to the sidewalk directly below.[1] Wall signs shall not be permitted above the ground-level floor.
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original.
(4)
One hanging sign is permitted for each business on the ground level. Such hanging sign shall be a maximum of six square feet in area (per face), shall project no more than three feet from the building, and must provide a minimum of eight feet and maximum of 12 feet of clearance from the bottom of the sign to the sidewalk directly below. Such hanging signs shall not interfere with any clearance for emergency vehicles.
(5)
Signs shall be illuminated by an external steady stationary light source, shielded and directed solely at the sign. Internally lit signs and any sign with blinking, flashing, or fluttering lights or other illuminating devices which have a changing light intensity, brightness, or other color are prohibited, including electronic messages.
F.
Sidewalks. Where a proposed incentive housing development abuts a street that lacks a sidewalk or where existing sidewalks are not in compliance with applicable standards, the application shall include a proposal to construct or improve the sidewalks abutting the project site.
G.
Landscaping.
(1)
All areas between the front of a building and the front property line that are not occupied by driveways, sidewalks, or other approved hardscape shall be landscaped with grass or other living ground cover, trees and shrubs. Landscape stone shall not be permitted in front yards with the exception of small areas within planting beds and as accent pieces within a vegetated landscape.
(2)
All plantings shall be native species. Invasive species, native or nonnative, are prohibited. Plantings near streets, parking areas, or sidewalks should be salt-tolerant.
(3)
Street trees shall be planted in conformance with the Town's standards at a minimum spacing of 75 feet. All such trees shall be appropriate for a roadside setting, with minimum size of two inches' caliper.
(4)
Landscaping improvements may include amenities such as street furniture, artwork, fences, stone walls, fountains and courtyards.
(5)
Preservation of existing trees is strongly recommended, where feasible.
H.
Site lighting.
(1)
All outdoor lighting fixtures shall have a total cutoff of all light at 90° or less from vertical with the exception of wall-mounted fixtures at doorways, which shall be shielded from emitting light upwards beyond an entry overhang or awning.
(2)
Lighting fixtures along sidewalks or pathways shall not exceed 12 feet in height, although supporting poles may exceed that height.
(3)
Poles supporting light fixtures shall be dark in color to reduce light reflectivity.
(4)
All light fixtures shall emit a steady, constant light and shall not emit a flashing or irregular light, unless specifically required by federal, state, or municipal authorities.
(5)
All outdoor fixtures using metal halide lamps shall be shielded and filtered.
(6)
The following types of light sources are prohibited: mercury vapor, low-pressure sodium, or quartz lamps laser, searchlight, cobra-head fixtures, or moving or colored lights with the exception of temporary holiday displays.
(7)
All outdoor lights shall be designed, located and installed in such a manner as to prevent objectionable light, including disability glare, from creating a nuisance on abutting properties or the public way.
(8)
Lighting for the American flag may deviate from these standards but shall not produce disability glare nor create a nuisance for abutting properties or residents of the area.
§ 380-24.1 Purpose and intent.
A.
It is the purpose and intent of this regulation to promote and authorize affordable housing development which will offer alternative housing for, among others, the less affluent members of the community who are elderly, the younger members of the community and Town employees, by development at a greater density while minimizing certain improvements to reduce costs in the delivery of dwelling units and thereby encourage the construction of housing that is affordable as defined by state statutes and to assist in meeting the Town's need for affordable residential alternatives.
B.
Any affordable housing development (AHD) constructed in a Hopp Brook Village District (HBVD) shall be in full compliance with all of the requirements of this regulation and shall be considered a permitted use in the residential district of Beacon Falls, § 380-6.1, Zoning Regulations. Other Town-wide requirements, including Part 5, Article 51, Site Plans; Article 52, Special Exceptions; Article 54, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and Part 6, Article 61, Performance Standards, shall also apply.
C.
A building permit for the construction of all or any part of an affordable housing development shall not be issued unless and until the Beacon Falls Planning and Zoning Commission has approved the site plan application being submitted herewith.
D.
An "affordable housing development" means a proposed housing development which is a set-aside development as stated in Connecticut General Statutes § 8-30g.
E.
"Planned affordable housing unit" means a set-aside development in which not less than 30% of the dwelling units will be conveyed by deeds containing covenants or restrictions which shall require that, for at least 40 years after the initial occupation of the proposed development, such dwelling units shall be sold or rented at, or below, prices which will preserve the units as housing for which persons and families pay 30% or less of their annual income, where such income is less than or equal to 80% of the median income. In a set-aside development, of the dwelling units conveyed by deeds containing covenants or restrictions, a number of dwelling units equal to nor less than 15% of all dwelling units in the development shall be sold or rented to persons and families whose income is less than or equal to 60% of the median income and the remainder of the dwelling units conveyed by deeds containing covenants or restrictions shall be sold or rented to persons and families whose income is less than or equal to 80% of the median income.
F.
"Median income" means after adjustments for family size, the lesser of the state median income or the area median income for the area in which the municipality containing the affordable housing development is located, as determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. "Declarant monthly payment," as used in connection with an affordable housing unit for sale, shall mean the amount paid monthly for mortgage principal and interest, property taxes and insurance, and common charges in the case of ownership in a common-interest community and utility costs, including hot water and electricity, but excluding telephone, internet connections and cable television. The maximum allowable monthly payment for an AHD unit that is rented shall include the cost of rent, common charges, if the tenant is directly responsible, heat and utility costs, including hot water and electricity, but excluding telephone, internet connections and cable television.
G.
A description of the projected sequence in which, within a set-aside development, the affordable dwelling units will be built and offered for occupancy and the general regulations, conditions of approvals, deeds, restrictive covenants, or lease provisions that will govern the affordable dwelling units.
H.
The applicant shall name an administrator and property manager as required in Connecticut General Statutes § 8-30g.
§ 380-24.2 Requirements for planned affordable housing units.
The final site plan for an AHD and documents submitted in support of such development shall comply with the requirements set forth below. These requirements shall apply to any sale, rental, resale, purchase and subsequent lease, and conversion to common-interest ownership and subsequent resale of a planned affordable housing unit.
A.
Planned affordable housing units shall be of a construction quality and size that is comparable to market-rate units within the development and shall be dispersed throughout the development.
B.
A planned affordable housing unit shall be occupied only as the purchaser's or tenant's primary residence. To the extent that subletting is permitted by lease, subletting at a rental greater than the maximum monthly payment as defined above shall be strictly and specifically prohibited in the lease for each affordable unit.
C.
The developer or its successor may change the designation of which units within the development shall be set aside as affordable, provided that the minimum 30% set-aside shall be maintained, and the development as a whole shall continue to comply with all subsections of this section.
§ 380-24.3 Site plan submission requirements.
In conjunction with the submission of an application to amend the Zoning Regulations and the approval of a zone change to HBVD for a planned affordable housing development, the applicant shall submit an affordability plan, which shall describe in detail how the development will comply with this article and how the affordability covenants and restrictions will be administered. Such plan shall include provisions for procedures for notice of affordable units, procedures for verification and periodic reverification of unit occupancy income and compliance with affordability requirements, and periodic reports concerning compliance with this article.
§ 380-24.4 Site and location of zone.
An HBVD shall be located only on a minimum of 40 acres. The applicant shall illustrate the proximity of any drinking-water watershed area to the proposed development.
§ 380-24.5 Structures.
There shall not be any building or structure erected, altered, occupied, or used, arranged, or designed to be used within this AHD for other than:
A.
The approved number of homes as shown on site plan attached to the application for zone change approval.
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B.
Outside resident amenities such as a pool and/or pool house/cabana.
C.
Facilities associated with the public water service and/or infrastructure.
D.
Parking spaces and private roads.
E.
Retention/detention ponds.
F.
Underground utilities.
§ 380-24.6 Density.
The density of the within HBVD shall be 0.5 to one dwelling unit per acre, depending on soil analyses of the proposed HBVD property.
§ 380-24.7 Bulk standards.
§ 380-24.8 Utility and road requirements.
A.
There shall be a storm drainage system which shall collect, carry off and dispose of surface water runoff and shall be constructed and approved with a stormwater permit issued by the Beacon Falls Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission.
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B.
The housing development shall be serviced by public water, which shall be placed in locations convenient to users. If proposed, a written agreement between the relevant water company and the applicant for construction of the proposed water tank shall include all design standards and specifications. Applicant shall be required to provide documentation that the required psi levels can be achieved before the start of construction.
C.
Approvals from the Naugatuck Valley Health Department and/or the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection must be obtained prior to obtaining a building permit.
§ 380-24.9 Landscaping.
A landscape plan has been submitted for buffers and road plantings, as well as retention pond plantings. Each homeowner may plant shrubs and trees in their lots.
§ 380-24.10 Parking.
Each home shall have off-street parking, a garage and the HBVD shall have additional visitor parking spaces.
§ 380-24.11 Application for zone change approval.
An application for a zone change to an HBVD shall include:
B.
A site plan prepared and certified by either a licensed architect or a registered civil engineer, which shall:
§ 380-24.12 Standards for zone change approval.
[Amended 2-15-2024]
The Planning and Zoning Commission may approve a petition for a change of the existing zone to an HBVD if it complies with the following:
A.
The development project conforms to the purposes set forth in § 380-24.1, and C.G.S. § 8-30g et al.
B.
The zone change request shall be submitted simultaneously with a proposed site plan. Said proposed site plan shall be submitted in accordance with C.G.S. § 8-30g applications along with the zone change. Approval of the zone change and site plan attached allows the applicant to obtain a building permit.
§ 380-24.13 Standards for site plan approval.
A.
Once the petition for change of zone has been approved the submitted site plan shall be approved if the site plan complies with the standards set forth herein.
B.
Site development standards:
(1)
Driveways. All driveways shall be asphalt.
(2)
Walkways and sidewalks. All walks and stoops shall be pavers or flagstone. All sidewalks shall be concrete or pavers.
(3)
Mailboxes, trash containment areas. Mailboxes will be located according to the Post Office and trash containment will be on individual lots.
(4)
Size. No building shall be closer than 30 feet to the next building. The homes may not be less than 1,500 square feet and contain a garage.
(5)
Finish grading. The building or buildings shall be backfilled to expose a minimum amount of foundation unless the foundation is faced with brick or stone above the grade. A minimum of four inches of compacted loam shall be placed throughout the entire disturbed construction area, except those areas reserved for landscape trees, shrubs, or ground covers, which shall be seeded or sodded in conformance with the CT Guidelines for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control (2004), as amended.
(6)
Siding and roofing. Acceptable exterior surface treatments are simulated wood cedar siding "cedar impressions" of earth tones or HardiePlank® clapboard siding, vinyl siding, windows insulated with Low-E, red or white cedar shingles, brick facing, vertical cedar, stucco, or other similar materials. Fiberglass shingle roofs. Unacceptable materials include, but are not limited to, prefabricated metal; asbestos shingles; pine, plastic, or aluminum siding.
(7)
Unit mix. Any structure containing dwellings within the AHD shall meet the following:
(a)
No unit within the AHD shall contain more than three bedrooms.
(b)
In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §§ 29-269 and 29-273, at least 10% of all dwelling units in an AHD shall be accessible to and adaptable for persons with disabilities or handicaps as defined in the American with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., and the federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.
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(8)
Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be provided and maintained within the AHD at all access points to the streets, parking areas, building entrances, and wherever else they may be required for the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All exterior lights shall be low-level, and glare from any light sources shall be shielded from any public highways and abutting properties.
(9)
Fire safety. All buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the of the State of Connecticut Fire Code.
§ 380-24.14 Recreational space.
There shall be provided within the HBVD recreational space which includes a playing field and pool area.
§ 380-24.15 Additional restrictions.
A.
No trucks or other commercial-type vehicles shall be stored or parked on any lots or common ground, except while parked in a closed garage or while performing services at a dwelling. In no case, however, shall such vehicles be parked on the road, passageway or on any other right-of-way or accessway in the development.
B.
No animals, except usual household pets (quartered within the dwelling house) shall be permitted.
C.
There shall be no burning or garbage, refuse, or debris.
D.
There shall be no clotheslines or aboveground pools.
E.
All construction and/or site improvements in an HBVD shall conform to the applicable State Building Code.
F.
Trees with a diameter of 10 inches or greater are to be identified, remain in place and are not disturbed. Design and species type to be approved by Town Engineer and Planning and Zoning Commission.
§ 380-24.16 Wetlands review.
[Amended 2-15-2024]
HBVD shall have to obtain Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission approval in order to obtain storm drainage permits.