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

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

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

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

See Table Footnote: (1)

See Table Footnote: (1)

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

* See Table Footnote: (1)

(*As amended on July 23, 1993)

*(Text Amd. No. 416, § 2, 7-2-2015)

(*As amended on September 20, 1996; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3a., 4-13-2018.)

(*As amended on August 22, 1996.)

* See Table Footnote: (1)

(*As Amended On October 20, 2000)

(†As inserted on March 15, 2006)

See Table Footnote: (16)

See Table Footnote: (6)

(*As amended on December 19, 1994.)

(†As inserted on February 16, 2001.)

See Table Footnote: (6)

(*As inserted on October 6, 1994.)

(†As inserted on September 30, 1993 and April 9, 2001.)

(*As amended on July 27, 1993)

(†As inserted on September 18, 2000)

(†As inserted on November 21, 1996.)

(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)

(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)

(*As amended on July 31, 1997; Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3n., 3o., 11-8-2023.)

(†As inserted on March 15, 2006.)

1.

Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are existing:

(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 open storage is maintained in the yard in connection with such use unless appropriately screened.

2.

Provided that such Research and Development Use or Institutional Use is subject to the Guide for the Care and Use of Animals of the National Institutes of Health, the Animal Welfare Act, and other federal regulations pursuant to the act, and the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; otherwise C.

3.

Except that on-site improvement, such as enclosure of materials and the like, to a legally existing facility is C.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Notwithstanding that such use is designated as A, it is C if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

6a.

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.

7.

A, if thirty thousand (30,000) gallons or less of flammable liquids or of ten thousand (10,000) cubic feet or less of gases; F, if exceeding those amounts.

8.

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 F.

9.

If such use is located in the Restricted Parking District, it is C and subject to the provisions of Section 6-3A as well as Sections 6-2, 6-3, and 6-4; except that parking accessory to a Residential or related Use (see Table H) is A.

10.

Provided that it is more than four (4) feet from every lot line, and in the case of a swimming pool, that it is protected by a six (6) foot high fence with a gate which is 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.

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.

12.

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.

13.

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

14.

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

15.

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.

16.

For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 50-28.

(Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3f., 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 2B., 5-8-2019; Text Amd. No. 482, § 3, 7-3-2025.)

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

(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018)

See Table Footnote: (1)

See Table Footnote: (14)

See Table Footnote: (7)

(*As amended on December 19, 1994.)

(† As inserted on 16, 2001.)

See Table Footnote: (7)

(† As inserted on October 6, 1994.)

(*As inserted on September 30, 1993 and April 9, 2001.)

(† As amended on July 31, 1997.)

(*As inserted on March 15, 2006.)

1.

Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are existing:

(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 open storage is maintained in the yard in connection with such use unless appropriately screened.

(As amended on July 27, 1993)

2.

Provided that all windblown materials shall be recycled in an enclosed building and that no hazardous by-products shall be released on site.

3.

See Maps 6A, 6B, and 6C and Sections 50-26 through 50-29 concerning residential subdistricts. In a 2F subdistrict the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single building shall be two (2); a greater number up to three (3) shall be conditional. In a 3F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single building shall be three (3); a greater number up to four (4) shall be conditional. In a 3F subdistrict the maximum number of Row House Buildings or Town House Buildings attached in a row shall be three (3); a greater number up to four (4) shall be conditional.

4.

Provided that such use is located on the ground floor; otherwise F.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Notwithstanding that such use is designated as A, it is C if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

8.

Except C in the Restricted Parking District if accessory to any use other than a Residential or related Use (see Table H).

9.

Provided that it is more than four (4) feet from every lot line, and in the case of a swimming pool, that it is protected by a six (6) foot high fence with a gate which is 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.

10.

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.

(As inserted on December 19, 1994.)

11.

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.

(As inserted on July 31, 1997.)

12.

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

13.

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.

14.

For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 50-28. (Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3f., 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 2B., 5-8-2019; Text Amd. No. 482, § 3, 7-3-2025.)

1.

For maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios in established Planned Development Areas in the Dudley Square EDA and Greater Roxbury EDA, see Section 50-14 (Planned Development Areas: Use and Dimensional Regulations).

2.

See Section 50-40 (Specific Design Requirements).

3.

In a required front yard in an Economic Development Area, 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, subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants permission therefor.

In an Economic Development Area, every front yard required by this article shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at grade level; and every rear yard so required and every side yard so required which 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.

In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, 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 roofs of wings of main buildings or on the roofs of accessory buildings.

2.

See Section 50-40 (Specific Design Requirements).

3.

In a required front yard in a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, 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, subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants permission therefor.

In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every front yard required by this article shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at grade level; and every rear yard so required and every side yard so required which 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.

4.

In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, 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.

1.

See Section 50-40 (Specific Design Requirements).

2.

In a required front yard in a Community Facilities Subdistrict, 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, subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants permission therefor.

In a Community Facilities Subdistrict, every front yard required by this article shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at grade level; and every rear yard so required and every side yard so required which 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.

See Table Footnote: (a)

See Table Footnote: (a)

See Table Footnotes: (a), (b)

See Table Footnote: (a)

See Table Footnote: (a)

See Table Footnote: (b)

See Table Footnote: (b)

(a)

See Maps 6A, 6B, and 6C and Sections 50-26 through 50-29 concerning residential subdistricts. In a 2F subdistrict the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single building shall be two (2); a greater number up to three (3) shall be conditional. In a 3F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single building shall be three (3); a greater number up to four (4) shall be conditional. In a 3F subdistrict the maximum number of Row House Buildings or Town House Buildings attached in a row shall be three (3); a greater number up to four (4) shall be conditional.

(b)

For certain Proposed Projects in the Dudley Triangle Area, see Section 50-27.2 (Provision of Affordable Housing).

(c)

Applicable only to Residential Uses and Dormitory/Fraternity Uses. In MFR and MFR/LS Subdistricts, up to fifty percent (50%) of the usable open space requirement for a multifamily dwelling 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.

(d)

See Section 50-44.2 (Conformity with Existing Building Alignment). A bay window may protrude into a front yard.

(e)

On each side, the side yard shall be at least five (5) feet from a side lot line and ten (10) feet from an existing structure on an abutting lot, and the aggregate side yard width shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.

(f)

Semi-attached dwellings, Town House Buildings, and Row House Buildings are required to have side yards only on sides that are not attached to another Dwelling.

(g)

Semi-attached dwellings, Town House Buildings, and Row House Buildings are required to have side yards only along the side lot line of a lot which is a corner lot. See Section 50-44.5 (Special Provisions for Corner Lots); if not applicable, the side yard requirement shall be ten (10) feet.

1.

See Section 50-40 (Specific Design Requirements).

2.

In a required front yard in an Industrial Development Area, 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, subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants permission therefor.

In an Industrial Development Area, every front yard required by this article shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at grade level; and every rear yard so required and every side yard so required which 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.

3.

In an Industrial Development Area, 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.

1.

The provisions of this Table H do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 50-43 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

(As amended on May 9, 1996.)

2.

Except in the Restricted Parking District. In said district no off-street parking is required for these uses; see Section 3-1A.c of this Code (Restricted Parking District) and Table A of this Article (Use Regulations in Nonresidential Subdistricts).

3.

Where benches are used, each two linear feet of bench shall constitute one seat. Art. 50, Table H continued

1.

The provisions of this Table H do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 50-43 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

2.

For use not divided into dwelling units, see Section 50-43.1 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

3.

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.

(Text Amd. No. 482, § 4, 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 50-43 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

(As amended on May 9, 1996.)