Key: A = Allowed, C = Conditional, F = Forbidden

For definitions of use categories and certain specific uses, see Article 2.

For summary of requirements applicable to Institutional Uses, see Note 1.

Key: A = Allowed, C = Conditional, F = Forbidden

For definitions of use categories and certain specific uses, see Article 2.

For summary of requirements applicable to Institutional Uses, see Note 1.

Key: A = Allowed, C = Conditional, F = Forbidden

For definitions of use categories and certain specific uses, see Article 2.

For summary of requirements applicable to Institutional Uses, see Note 1.

(Text Amd. No. 444, § 9, 1-10-2020; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023; Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 3n., 3o., 11-8-2023; Text Amd. No. 471, § 14c., 4-3-2024.)

1.

Note regarding Institutional Use. The Institutional Use categories "College or University Use," "Hospital Use," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home Use," are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (office, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table B. If part of an Institutional Use, pursuant to the provisions of this Article and Article 2, any such subuse shall be regulated as the pertinent Institutional Use. To determine whether the substitution of one such subuse for another constitutes a Proposed Institutional Project, and to determine whether a subuse is a High Impact Subuse, see the definition of the pertinent Institutional Use in Article 2. See Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 8013-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 80D-11 (Institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements) concerning the applicability of the use regulations of this Table B to Institutional Uses. See also Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 80D-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such uses.

2.

Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are permitted: (1) the requirements of St. 1956, c. 665, s.2, where applicable, are met; (2) the use is essential to service in the residential area in which it is located; and (3) in the case of a pumping station, sub-station, or automatic telephone exchange, no storage building or yard is maintained in connection with such use.

3.

Provided that, where such use is designated "C," any expansion of seating or standing capacity of such use is conditional, and where such use is designated "F," any expansion of seating or standing capacity of such use is forbidden.

4.

Provided that, where applicable, such Research and Development Use shall comply with: 1) all the guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health ("NIH") concerning the care and use of laboratory animals; and 2) all applicable federal and state requirements and regulations for operating labs as classified by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") and Boston Public Health Commission ("BPHC"). If such Research and Development Use is subject to and does not satisfy the requirements of items 1 and 2 of Footnote 4, such Research and Development Use shall be forbidden.

5.

Provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.

6.

Total gross floor area not more than 1,000 square feet per restaurant.

7.

Total gross floor area exceeding 1,000 square feet per restaurant.

8.

In an Economic Development Area, where a Retail, Service, or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after 12 midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

9.

Provided that all storage of beverage containers shall be located entirely within a building, and provided further that such use shall be forbidden within ' fifty (50) feet of any Residential District or Subdistrict, Open Space District or Subdistrict, or Conservation Protection Subdistrict.

10.

Small: storage of less than thirty thousand (30,000) gallons of flammable liquids or less than ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet of gases; Large: storage of thirty thousand (30,000) gallons or more of flammable liquids or ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet or more of gases.

11.

Where such use is designated "A," or "C," provided that all washing, painting, lubricating, and making of repairs is carried on inside a building; that such establishment is sufficiently sound insulated to confine all noise to the lot; that all flashing, fumes, gases, smoke and vapor are effectively confined to the lot; and that there is no-outdoor storage of damaged, disabled or unregistered motor vehicles for a period of more than one month; otherwise forbidden.

12.

Provided that such use is more than four (4) feet from every lot line, and in the case of a swimming pool, that it is protected by a fence at least six (6) feet in height with a gate locked from the outside, and that if the pool is within ten (10) feet of a lot line, the fence is concealing to a height of at least six (6) feet.

13.

Where designated "A," provided that any Proposed Project for a General Retail Business shall be conditional if it:

(a)

establishes an occupancy for a General Retail Business having a gross floor area of sixty-five thousand (65,000) or more square feet; or (b) changes to a General Retail Business the use of a gross floor area of sixty-five thousand (65,000) or more square feet; or (c) enlarges a General Retail Business so as to result in a total gross floor area of sixty-five thousand (65,000) or more square feet.

14.

Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which it is ancillary.

15.

Provided Allowed if 2,500 square feet or less. (Text Amd. No. 416, § 27, 7-2-2015)

16.

Provided that such parking is effectively screened, as determined by the Authority, from abutting streets, and is located: (1) underground, or (2) at or above the ground floor in a structure in which the ground floor along any Street Line is occupied by residential, hotel, retail, service or office uses; otherwise forbidden.

17.

See Map 1P and Section 3-1A.c concerning regulations applicable in a Restricted Parking District.

18.

Provided that such use shall be forbidden unless located within a building at least ten (10) feet from an entrance.

19.

Provided that the parking facility is not open to the general public and otherwise conforms to the City of Boston's "Downtown Park Freeze" administered by the Air Pollution Control Commission.

20.

Except Conditional for "Energy Production Facilities" where energy generated is eligible for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Renewable Portfolio Standard (Class I) or Alternative Portfolio Standard prior to occupancy as determined and documented by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA).

Footnotes

a.

See Map 1P and Section 64-7 (Establishment of Residential Subdistricts).

b.

Applicable only to Residential Uses and Dormitory/Fraternity Uses.

c.

See Section 64-37.1 (Conformity with Existing Building Alignment). A bay window may protrude into a front yard.

See Table Footnote: (1)

See Table Footnote: (1)

1.

For applicability of the dimensional regulations of this Table G to buildings and structures used for Institutional Uses, see Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement), Section 8OD-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 80D-11 (Institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements). See also Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 8OD-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such buildings and structures.

2.

For maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas, see Section 64-29. See also Section 64-28 (Establishment of Areas in which Planned Development Areas May be Permitted).

3.

The maximum street wall height shall be 70 feet on Shawmut Avenue. Any portion of a building taller than 70 feet must step back no less than 10 feet from the street wall.

4.

Except that within 165 feet of the Albany Street public right-of-way running from the centerline of Paul Sullivan Way on the north and the southern parcel boundary for the existing MBTA operations site to the south, the maximum Building Height shall be one hundred (100) feet.

5.

70 feet within the area bounded by Plympton Street on the north, Albany Street to the east, East Canton Street to the south, and Harrison Avenue to the west. In the area bounded by Malden Street to the north, Albany Street to the east, Plympton Street to the south and 100 feet to the east of Harrison Avenue to the west, the maximum Building Height shall be 100 feet. Within the eastern portion of the subdistrict that is to the east of, and within 100 feet of, the Albany Street right-of-way, the maximum Building Height shall be one hundred ten (110) feet and shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet after 100 feet east of the Albany Street right-of-way.

6.

Except that after 100 feet to the east of the Albany Street right-of-way centerline, the maximum Building Height shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet.

7.

The maximum street wall height on the north side of East Canton Street shall be 70 feet. Any portion of a building taller than 70 feet must step back no less than 10 feet from the street wall.

8.

Ten (10) feet along the north side of Traveler Street.

9.

Ten (10) feet along Albany Street.

10.

Ten (10) feet along the north side of East Canton Street.

11.

Except that any Rear Yard for any Proposed Project that is subject to or has elected to comply with the provisions of Large Project Review shall be determined through such review.

12.

In an Economic Development Area, all or a portion of required usable open space may be met by suitably designed and accessible space on balconies of main buildings, or on the roofs of wings of main buildings, or on the roofs of accessory buildings.

See Table Footnote: (1)

See Table Footnote: (1)

(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)

(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)

See Table Footnote: (3)

See Table Footnote: (4)

(Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)

See Table Footnote: (5)

See Table Footnote: (8)

See Table Footnote: (8)

See Table Footnote: (8)

In each subdistrict of the South End Neighborhood District, an accessory use ordinarily incident to a lawful main use is allowed, subject to the provisions of Section 8-2.5 (Accessory Uses) and Section 23-9.a (Location of Accessory Parking), unless such use is (i) specifically forbidden as a main use for such subdistrict in this Table A and (ii) not designated "A" or "C" for such subdistrict in the accessory use table below. In any event, an accessory use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which it is accessory.

Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3n., 3o., 11-8-2023; Text Amd. No. 471, § 14c., 4-3-2024.)

1.

Note regarding Institutional Uses. The Institutional Use categories "College or University Use," "Hospital Use," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home Use," are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (office, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table A. If part of an Institutional Use, pursuant to the provisions of this Article and Article 2, any such subuse shall be regulated as the pertinent Institutional Use. To determine whether the substitution of one such subuse for another constitutes a Proposed Institutional Project, and to determine whether a subuse is a High Impact Subuse, see the definition of the pertinent Institutional Use in Article 2.

See Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 80D-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 8OD-11 (institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements) concerning the applicability of the use regulations of this Table A to Institutional Uses. See also Section 64-24 (institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 8OD-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such uses.

2.

Where designated "A" or "C," provided that such use is located on the ground floor, or in a basement with a separate entrance; otherwise forbidden.

3.

Where designated "A," provided that: (1) the requirements of St. 1956, c. 665, s.2, where applicable, are met; (2) the use is essential to service in the residential area in which it is located; and (3) in the case of a pumping station, sub-station, or automatic telephone exchange, no storage building or yard is maintained in connection with such use.

4.

Provided that any such use shall comply with all the guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.,

5.

Provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.

6.

Total gross floor area not more than 2,500 square feet per restaurant.

7.

Total gross floor area exceeding 2,500 square feet per restaurant.

8.

Where a Retail, Service or Trade Use is designated "A", it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after 12 midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

9.

Small: storage of less than thirty thousand (30,000) gallons of flammable liquids or less than ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet of gases; Large: storage of thirty thousand (30,000) gallons or more of flammable liquids or ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet or more of gases.

10.

Provided that such use is more than four (4) feet from every lot line, and in the case of a swimming pool, that it is protected by a fence at least six (6) feet in height with a gate locked from the outside, and that if the pool is within ten (10) feet of a lot line, the fence is concealing to a height of at least, six (6) feet.

11.

Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which is it ancillary.

12.

Provided that such use has not more than 500 seats; otherwise conditional.

13.

See Map 1P and Section 3-1A.c concerning regulations applicable in a Restricted Parking District.

14.

Cannabis Establishment, provided that any cannabis establishment shall be sited at least one-half mile or 2,640 feet from another existing cannabis establishment and at least 500 feet from a pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12. Distances shall be determined from the nearest lot line of the proposed establishment to the nearest lot line of an existing establishment or school. Use approval shall be applicable to the applicant only. (Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018)

(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)

(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)

(Text Amd. No. 444, § 9, 1-10-2020)

See Table Footnote: (2)

(As inserted on March 15, 2006)

See Table Footnote: (4)

(Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)

See Table Footnote: (5)

See Table Footnote: (8)

(Inserted on February 16, 2001)

See Table Footnote: (8)

(Inserted on April 9, 2001)

(Inserted on September 18, 2000)

See Table Footnote: (8)

(As amended on March 15, 2006)

In each subdistrict of the South End Neighborhood District, an accessory use ordinarily incident to a lawful main use is allowed, subject to the provisions of Section 8-2.5 (Accessory Uses) and Section 23-9.a (Location of Accessory Parking), unless such use is (i) specifically forbidden as a main use for such subdistrict in this Table B and (ii) not designated "A" or "C" for such subdistrict in the accessory use table below. In any event, an accessory use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which it is accessory.

Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3n., 3o., 11-8-2023; Text Amd. No. 471, § 14c., 4-3-2024.)

1.

Note regarding Institutional Use. The Institutional Use categories "College or University Use," "Hospital Use," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home Use," are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (office, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table B. If part of an Institutional Use, pursuant to the provisions of this Article and Article 2, any such subuse shall be regulated as the pertinent Institutional Use. To determine whether the substitution of one such subuse for another constitutes a Proposed Institutional Project, and to determine whether a subuse is a High Impact Subuse, see the definition of the pertinent Institutional Use in Article 2.

See Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 8013-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 80D-11 (Institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements) concerning the applicability of the use regulations of this Table B to Institutional Uses. See also Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 80D-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such uses.

2.

Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are permitted: (1) the requirements of St. 1956, c. 665, s.2, where applicable, are met; (2) the use is essential to service in the residential area in which it is located; and (3) in the case of a pumping station, sub-station, or automatic telephone exchange, no storage building or yard is maintained in connection with such use.

3.

Provided that, where such use is designated "C," any expansion of seating or standing capacity of such use is conditional, and where such use is designated "F," any expansion of seating or standing capacity of such use is forbidden.

4.

Provided that such use shall comply with all the guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.

5.

Provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.

6.

Total gross floor area not more than 1,000 square feet per restaurant.

7.

Total gross floor area exceeding 1,000 square feet per restaurant.

8.

In an Economic Development Area, Neighborhood Development Area, or Community Commercial Subdistrict, where a Retail, Service, or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after 12 midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

In an Institutional Subdistrict, where a Retail, Service, or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be forbidden if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after 12 midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

9.

Provided that all storage of beverage containers shall be located entirely within a building, and provided further that such use shall be forbidden within fifty (50) feet of any Residential District or Subdistrict, Open Space District or Subdistrict, or Conservation Protection Subdistrict.

10.

Small: storage of less than thirty thousand (30,000) gallons of flammable liquids or less than ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet of gases; Large: storage of thirty thousand (30,000) gallons or more of flammable liquids or ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet or more of gases.

11.

Where such use is-designated "A," or "C," provided that all washing, painting, lubricating, and making of repairs is carried on inside a building; that such establishment is sufficiently sound insulated to confine all noise to the lot; that all flashing, fumes, gases, smoke and vapor are effectively confined to the lot; and that there is no-outdoor storage of damaged, disabled or unregistered motor vehicles for a period of more than one month; otherwise forbidden.

12.

Provided that such use is more than four (4) feet from every lot line, and in the case of a swimming pool, that it is protected by a fence at least six (6) feet in height with a gate locked from the outside, and that if the pool is within ten (10) feet of a lot line, the fence is concealing to a height of at least six (6) feet.

13.

Where designated "A," provided that any Proposed Project for a General Retail Business shall be conditional if it:

(a)

establishes an occupancy for a General Retail Business having a gross floor area of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more square feet; or

(b)

changes to a General Retail Business the use of a gross floor area of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more square feet; or

(c)

enlarges a General Retail Business so as to result in a total gross floor area of seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more square feet.

14.

Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which it is ancillary.

15.

Except conditional in the Bio Square EDA.

16.

Provided that such parking is located: (1) underground, or (2) above the ground floor in a structure in which the ground floor is occupied by retail, service or office uses; otherwise forbidden.

17.

See Map 1P and Section 3-1A.c concerning regulations applicable in a Restricted Parking District.

18.

Provded that such use shall be forbidden unless located within a building at least ten (10) feet from an entrace. (As inserted on March 15, 2006)

19.

Cannabis Establishment, provided that any cannabis establishment shall be sited at least one-half mile or 2,640 feet from another existing cannabis establishment and at least 500 feet from a pre-existing public or private school providing education in kindergarten or any of grades 1 through 12. Distances shall be determined from the nearest lot line of the proposed establishment to the nearest lot line of an existing establishment or school. Use approval shall be applicable to the applicant only. (Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018)

1.

For applicability of the dimensional regulations of this Table E to buildings and structures used for Institutional Uses, see Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 64-24 (institutional Master Plan Review Requirement), Section 80D-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 80D-1 1 (Institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements). See also Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 80D-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such buildings and structures.

2.

For maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas, see Section 64-29. See also Section 64-28 (Establishment of Areas in which Planned Development Areas May be Permitted).

3.

In a required front yard, no plaza, terrace or public access to a basement (other than required by the State Building Code) shall be below the grade of the nearest sidewalk unless, after public notice and hearing and subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants a permit therefor.

Every front yard required by this code shall be at grade level along every lot line on which such yard abuts.

4.

No side yard is required except in the case of a lot with a side lot line abutting a Residential Subdistrict, which shall have side yards as if it were in such abutting district. Every side yard so required that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than that of the lowest window sill of the lowest room designed for human occupancy or so occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.

5.

Every rear yard required by this code that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than the level of the lowest window sill in the lowest room designed for human occupancy or. So occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.

1.

For applicability of the dimensional regulations of this Table F to buildings and structures used for Institutional Uses, see Section 64-4 (Applicability), Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement), Section 8OD-2.4 (Regulations Applicable to Exempt Projects), and Section 80D-11 (Institutional Master Plan Review: Effect on Applicability of Other Zoning Requirements). See also Section 64-24 (Institutional Master Plan Review Requirement) and Section 80D-2 (Applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review) concerning the applicability of Institutional Master Plan Review to such buildings and structures.

2.

For maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas, see Section 64-29. See also Section 64-28 (Establishment of Areas in which Planned Development Areas May be Permitted).

3.

For any Residential Use, the requirements for the MFR and MFR/LS Subdistricts, as set forth in Table C (Residential Subdistricts: Dimensional Regulations), shall be applicable.

4.

Except that any Rear Yard for any Proposed Project that is subject to or has elected to comply with the provisions of Large Project Review shall be determined through such review.

1.

The provisions of this Table H do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 64-33 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

2.

Where a use is not divided into Dwelling Units:

a.

if sleeping rooms have accommodations for not more than two (2) persons, each group of two (2) sleeping rooms shall constitute a Dwelling Unit;

b.

if sleeping rooms have accommodations for more than two (2) persons, each group of four (4) beds shall constitute a Dwelling Unit.

3.

Any dwelling converted for more families in separate dwelling units must meet not less than one-half the off-street parking requirements of this Table H.

4.

Off-street parking facilities are not required unless more than two car spaces are required by this Table H.

5.

For Dwelling Units qualifying as Affordable Housing, the off-street parking requirement shall be 0.7 parking spaces per Dwelling Unit.

6.

Except in the Economic Development Areas, the minimum ratio for off street parking requirement for Hotel and Conference Center Uses shall be 0.3 and the maximum ratio for off street parking requirement for Hotel and Conference Center Uses shall be 0.5, and for Other Residential Uses the maximum ratio for off street parking shall be 1.0.

7.

Or, in the case of affordable residential housing, no parking shall be required. Affordable residential housing shall be considered to describe those projects where at least 60% of the proposed residential units are at or below 100% of Area Median Income (AMI), as by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(As amended on January 18, 2012; Text Amd. No. 482, § 5, 7-3-2025)

1.

The provisions of this Table I do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 64-33 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

(As amended on December 22, 2003)