Boston City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 53
TABLES
TABLE A - East Boston Neighborhood District - Residential Subdistricts - Use Regulations
TABLE B - East Boston Neighborhood District - Neighborhood Business Subdistricts - Use Regulations
TABLE C - East Boston Neighborhood District - Waterfront Mixed-Use Subdistricts and Waterfront Economy Subdistricts - Use Regulations
TABLE D - East Boston Neighborhood District - Conservation Protection Subdistricts and Economic Development Areas - Use Regulations
TABLE E - East Boston Neighborhood District - Logan International Airport (LIA) Subdistrict - Use Regulations
TABLE F - East Boston Neighborhood District - Residential Subdistricts - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2. Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height (Stories) | 2.5 stories (2) | 3 stories | 4 stories | |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | 35' | 35' | 50' | |
| Maximum Building Lot Coverage (%) | Mid-Block Lot | 40% | 60% | 60% |
| Corner Lot | 50% | 75% | 75% | |
| Maximum Building Width (Feet) | 50' | 50' | 120' | |
| Maximum Building Depth (Feet) | 50' | 70' | 70' | |
| Maximum Building Floor Plate (Square Feet) | 1,800 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft | 8,000 sq ft | |
| Maximum Total Gross Floor Area (Square Feet) | 5,000 sq ft | none | none | |
| Minimum Permeable Area of Lot (%) | Mid-Block | 50% | 30% | 30% |
| Corner | 40% | 15% | 15% | |
| Front Yard (Feet) | Maximum | 20' (3) | 5' (3) | 5' (3) |
| Minimum | 5' (3) | 3' (3) | 3' (3) | |
| Minimum Side Yard (Feet) | 5' (4) | 3' (4) | 5' (4) | |
| Minimum Rear Yard (Feet) | 1/3 lot depth | 1/3 lot depth | 1/3 lot depth | |
Footnotes to Table F
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table F, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any Lot located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
For the purpose of determining Building Height, see Article 2 for the definition of "Story, Half."
3.
A Bay Window may protrude into a Front Yard.
4.
Semi-attached Dwellings, Town House Buildings, and Row House Buildings are only required to have side yards on sides that are not attached to another Dwelling.
5.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24)
TABLE G - East Boston Neighborhood District - Neighborhood Business Subdistricts - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2.
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Building Height (Stories) | 4 | 5 | 7 | |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | 50' | 65' | 85' | |
| Maximum Building Lot Coverage (%) | Lot Area <11,000 sq ft | 70% | 70% | 90% |
| Lot Area >11,000 sq ft | 70% | 70% | 70% | |
| Maximum Building Width (Feet) | 120' | 150' | 150' | |
| Maximum Building Floor Plate (Square Feet) | 8,000 sq ft | 15,000 sq ft | 20,000 sq ft | |
| Minimum Ground Floor Ceiling Height, Non-Residential (Feet) | None | 14' | 14' | |
| Minimum Ground Floor Active Use Requirement (%) | None | None | 50% (4) | |
| Maximum Active Use Depth (Feet) | None | None | 20' | |
| Maximum Blank Wall of Facade (Feet) | None | 15' | 15' | |
| Minimum Rear Stepback, Abutting Residential - 5th Story and Above (Feet) | None | 7' | 7' | |
| Multiple Buildings Allowed Per Lot (Y/N) | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Minimum Permeable Area of Lot (%) | Lot Area <11,000 sq ft | 15% | 15% | None |
| Lot Area >11,000 sq ft | 15% | 15% | 15% | |
| Minimum Outdoor Amenity Space (%) | None | 20% | 20% | |
| Minimum Front Yard (Feet) | 6' | 2' (3) | 2' (3) | |
| Minimum Side Yard (Feet) | Abutting Residential | 14' Total (3' Minimum Per Side) | 15' | 15' |
| Abutting Non-Residential Without Party Wall | 10' Total (3' Minimum Per Side) | 5' | 5' | |
| Abutting Non-Residential With Party Wall | None | None | None | |
| Minimum Rear Yard (Feet) | Abutting Residential | 15' | 15' | 15' |
| Abutting Non-Residential | 10' | 10' | 5' | |
Footnotes to Table G
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table G, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any Lot located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
3.
Residential Uses require a minimum Front Yard setback of 4'.
4.
Active Uses, as defined in Article 53 Table B, are required to occupy a minimum of 50% of the building width on the primary lot frontage on the ground floor, at the minimum active use depth specified in Table G, except when the principal use(s) is a Civic Use or Open Space Use, as defined in Article 8 Table A, or an affordable housing development project with at least 60% of units income restricted at 100% or below of AMI and reviewed under Article 80 Small or Large Project. Active use frontage meeting this requirement may be approved on any lot frontage that is not the primary lot frontage for any proposed project that is subject to or has elected to comply with Large Project Review or Small Project Review in accordance with the provisions of Article 80.
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24)
TABLE H - East Boston Neighborhood District - Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) Subdistricts and Waterfront Economy (WE) Subdistricts - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2.
See Table Footnotes: (1), (6)
| Waterfront Economy (WE) Subdistrict | Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) Subdistrict | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 2.0 (5) | 2.0 (5) |
| Maximum Building Height (Stories) | 5 stories (2), (5) | 5 stories (5) |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | 65'(2), (5) | 65' (2), (5) |
| Minimum Lot Size (Square Feet) | None | None |
| Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (Square Feet) | None | None |
| Minimum Lot Width (Feet) | None | None |
| Minimum Lot Frontage (Feet) | None | None |
| Minimum Front Yard (Feet) | None (3) | None (3) |
| Minimum Side Yard (Feet) | None (3) | None (3) |
| Minimum Rear Yard (Feet) | None (3) | None (3) |
| Minimum Open Space (Square Feet) | (4) | (4) |
Footnotes to Table H
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table H, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any Lot located (a) on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws, or (b) in any Waterfront Subdistrict.
2.
Except for cranes, silos, storage facilities, or other mechanical devices or facilities used for the transfer of goods from land to waterborne vessels or for the processing of such goods.
3.
Provided that, in Waterfront Economy Subdistricts, a lot adjacent to a Residential Subdistrict shall have a setback of 35 feet on any front, side, or rear yard that abuts a Residential Subdistrict. For all Waterfront Subdistricts, see also Section 53-10.4 (Waterfront Yard Area Requirements).4. See Section 53-10.3 (Waterfront Open Space Requirements).
4.
See Table 2 in Section 53-21 for maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas.
5.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
TABLE I - East Boston Neighborhood District - Conservation Protection Subdistricts - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2.
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2), (7)
| Conservation Protection (CP) Subdistricts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 0.3 (6) | |
| Maximum Building Height (ft.) | 35' (6) | |
| Maximum number of dwelling units/acre | 3 (3) | |
| Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.) | Residential use | 1 acre (3) |
| Other use | None | |
| Minimum Lot Width (ft.) | None | |
| Minimum Lot Frontage (ft.) | None | |
| Minimum Front Yard (ft.) | 50' (5) | |
| Minimum Side Yard (ft.) | 50' (5) | |
| Minimum Rear Yard (ft.) | 50' (5) | |
Footnotes to Table I
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table I, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any Lot located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
A Proposed Project in a Conservation Protection Subdistrict may be subject to the Site Plan Component of Large Project Review or Small Project Review, pursuant to Section 80B-2 or 80E-2. See also Section 53-14.3 (Site Plan Approval).
3.
For a Proposed Project in a Planned Development Area, the number of dwelling units per acre are as follows:
- Maximum number of dwelling units per acre:
- 4 units/acre if the Lot contains less than 15 acres; and
- 6 units/acre if the Lot contains 15 acre or more;
- provided, however, that for a Proposed Project to establish a residential use in a building legally in existence prior to March 3, 2000, the Planned Development Area Development Plan may provide for a greater number of dwelling units/acre.
4.
If a Lot is assessed as a separate parcel or in separate ownership of record (by plan or deed) as of March 3, 2000 does not meet the minimum Lot Size requirement, the Board of Appeal may authorize the construction of: (a) on dwelling unit, if the Lot meets at least one-third of the minimum Lot Size requirement, or (b) two units, if the Lot meets at least two-thirds the minimum Lot Size requirement.
5.
Except where the Site Plan Component of Small Project Review or Large Project Review determines that a smaller yard dimension would more effectively protect the significant natural features on the Lot without substantially increasing the Proposed Project's impacts outside the Lot.
6.
See Table 2 in Section 53-21 for maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas.
7.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
TABLE J - East Boston Neighborhood District - Economic Development Areas - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2.
See Table Footnotes: (1), (5)
| Saratoga Street EDA | McClellan Highway EDA | Suffolk Downs EDA | Porter Street EDA | Bremen Street EDA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 2.5 (2) | 2.0 (2) | 2.0 (2) | 2.0 (2) | 2.0 (2) |
| Maximum Building Height (Stories) | 5 stories (2) | 5 stories (2) | 4 stories(2), (4) | 4 stories (2) | 5 stories (2) |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | 65' (2) | 65' (2) | 45' (2), (4) | 50' (2) | 65' (2) |
| Minimum Lot Size (Square Feet) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Minimum Lot Width (Feet) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Minimum Lot Frontage (Feet) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Minimum Front Yard (Feet) | None | None | None | None | None |
| Minimum Side Yard (Feet) | None (3) | None (3) | None (3) | None (3) | None (3) |
| Minimum Rear Yard (Feet) | 20' | 20' | 20' | 20' | 20' |
Footnotes to Table J
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table J, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (concerning regulations applicable on Tidelands) apply to any Lot located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
For maximum Building Heights and Floor Area Ratios for Planned Development Areas, see Table 2 in Section 53-21.
3.
In an Economic 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. 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.
4.
Except that the maximum Building Height within the Suffolk Downs EDA shall be one hundred twenty-five (125') for any buildings that lie completely within the portion of the Suffolk Downs EDA that is located both (a) at least 350 feet and not more than 900 feet from the eastern boundary of the Suffolk Downs EDA (which boundary, for the avoidance of doubt, is the centerline of Bennington Street), and (b) not more than 1,155 feet from the Boston/Revere city line.
5.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 482, § 5, 7-3-2025)
TABLE K - East Boston Neighborhood District - Logan International Airport Subdistrict - Dimensional Regulations
For definitions of dimensional categories, see Article 2.
See Table Footnote: (1), (4)
| Logan International Airport Subdistrict | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | 2.0 |
| Maximum Building Height (Feet) | None (2) |
| Minimum Lot Size (Square Feet) | None |
| Minimum Lot Width (Feet) | None |
| Minimum Lot Frontage (Feet) | None |
| Minimum Front Yard (Feet) | None (3) |
| Minimum Side Yard (Feet) | None (3) |
| Minimum Rear Yard (Feet) | None (3) |
Footnotes to Table K
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table I, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (concerning regulations applicable on Tidelands) apply to any Lot located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
Except that the maximum Building Height is 55 feet within 100 feet of the mean high tide line.
3.
No Front, Side or Rear Yard is required except in the case of a Lot adjacent to (a) a public street, (b) a public park, or (c) another subdistrict, in which case Section 53-17.3 shall apply.
4.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 482, § 5, 7-3-2025)
TABLE L - East Boston Neighborhood District - Off-Street Parking Requirements
For definitions of use categories and certain specific uses, see the Table A Definitions of Article 8; except in the case of Waterfront Uses, see Article 2. Non-Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Off-Street Parking Space(s) Per 1,000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area | ||
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Uses | 0.6 | |
| Open Space Uses | None | |
| Civic Uses | Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | None |
| Community Center | None | |
| Municipal Use | None | |
| Place of Worship | 0.1 | |
| School, K through 12 | 0.6 | |
| Higher Education Uses | 0.6 | |
| Commercial Uses | Adult Entertainment | 0.4 |
| Arts Studios | 0.2 | |
| Bank | 0.4 | |
| Check Casher | 0.4 | |
| Drive-in | None | |
| Entertainment/Events | 0.3 | |
| Funeral Home | 0.1 | |
| Grocery Store | 0.4 | |
| Hotel | 0.2 | |
| Indoor Activities | 0.3 | |
| Makerspace | 0.2 | |
| Museum | 0.2 | |
| Office | 0.8 | |
| Research Laboratory | 0.5 | |
| Restaurant | 0.3 | |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | 0.4 | |
| Retail Store | 0.4 | |
| Service Establishment | 0.4 | |
| Social Club | 0.3 | |
| Transportation Uses | 0.2 | |
| Industrial and Storage Uses | 0.2 | |
| Waterfront Uses | 0.2 | |
TABLE M - East Boston Neighborhood District - Off Street Loading Requirements
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Gross Floor Area | Required Off-Street Loading Bays |
|---|---|
| 0—19,999 square feet | None |
Footnotes to Table M
1.
The provisions of this Table M do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review or Small Project Review. See Section 53-28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Open Space Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Cemetery | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Private Open Space | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Publicly Accessible Open Space | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Civic Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Community Center | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Municipal Use | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Place of Worship | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| School, K through 12 | A | A | A | A | A | A |
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (3), (4)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Artists' Live-Work | A | F | A | F | A | A |
| Fraternity or Sorority | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Household Living - 1-2 Dwelling Units | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Household Living - 3-6 Dwelling Units | F | F | A (2) | A (2) | A | A |
| Household Living - 7+ Dwelling Units | F | F | F | F | A | A |
| Lodging House | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Mobile Home Establishment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Shelter Facility | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Supportive Housing | C | C | C | C | A | A |
Commercial Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Adult Entertainment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Arts Studios | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Bank | F | F | F | F | C | F |
| Check Casher | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Community Center | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Drive-in | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Small | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Small | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Medium | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Funeral Home | C | F | C | F | C | F |
| Grocery Store - Small | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Grocery Store - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Hotel - Small | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Hotel - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Indoor Recreation | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Makerspace | F | F | F | F | A | F |
| Museum | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Office - Small | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Office - Medium | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Office - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Research Laboratory | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Restaurant - Small | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Restaurant - Large | F | F | F | F | A | F |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Retail Store - Small | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Retail Store - Medium | F | F | F | F | A | F |
| Retail Store - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Retail Store - Extra Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Service Establishment - Small | A | F | A | F | A | F |
| Service Establishment - Large | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Social Club | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Standalone ATM | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Higher Education Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| College or University Use | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| School, Trade or Professional | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Health Care Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Clinic | F | F | F | F | C | F |
| Hospital Use | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Nursing Home Use | C | C | C | C | C | C |
Transportation Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Airport-Related Remote Parking Facility | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Gasoline Station | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Major Transportation Facility | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Motor Vehicle Rentals | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Garage | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Lot | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Vehicular Services | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Industrial and Storage Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Crematory | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Food and Beverage Production | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| General Industrial | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Light Industrial or Trade Establishment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Non-Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Restricted Industrial | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Self-Storage | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Storage of Fuel or Minerals | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Storage of Supplies and Scrap | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Urban Agriculture | See Article 89 | See Article 89 | See Article 89 | See Article 89 | See Article 89 | See Article 89 |
| Warehouse or Distribution Center | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Waterfront Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Aquaculture Facility | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Boatyard | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Boat and marine motor service and repair or sales and display | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Boat rental establishment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Dock, slip, pier, wharf anchorage, or moorage for commercial or recreational vessels awaiting servicing, provisioning, off-loading, or delivery | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Drydocks and other facilities related to the construction, servicing, storage, maintenance, or repair of vessels and other marine structures | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Enclosed storage or wholesaling of fish and seafoods, provided such use is not within fifty (50) feet of a Residential Subdistrict | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Facilities associated with marine terminals for the storage of goods transported in waterborne commerce | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Flood, water level, or tidal control facility | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Groin, breakwater, wave deflector, or other structure that protects an area used for dockage or moorage | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Hoist, lift, ramp, davit, or other structure to haul or move a vessel between water and land and not used by the public generally | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Installation, repair, or servicing of boating accessories, marine equipment, marine instruments, or marine motors | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Manufacturing facilities relying on the bulk receipt of shipments of goods by waterborne commerce | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Marine research and training institute | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Marine shop, electrical shop, or similar use for the repair and maintenance of vessels | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Navigation aids and facilities | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Non-seasonal dry storage of vessels | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Other docks, piers, wharves, berths, dolphins, or mooring facilities for tow boats, barges, dredges, ferries, commuter boats, water buses, water taxis, or other vessels engaged in waterborne commerce, port operations, or marine construction | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Public boat ramp | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Recreational marina, rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels; provided that the number of slips and spaces associated with any such facility does not exceed twenty (20) | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Recreational marina, or rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels, if the number of slips and spaces associated with such facility exceeds twenty (20) | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Sale of marine fuel, marine hardware, or boating or diving supplies and equipment | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Use, hire, or charter of any commercial Vessel | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Wet or dry storage or berthing of any commercial vessel | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Water terminal - freight | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Water terminal - passenger | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Wharves, piers, docks, and storage facilities for the commercial fishing industry | F | F | F | F | F | F |
Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (5)
| East Boston Residential-2.5 (EBR-2.5) | East Boston Residential-3 (EBR-3) | East Boston Residential-4 (EBR-4) | ||||
| Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | Corner Lot | Mid-Block Lot | First Story & Basement | 2nd Story & Above | |
| Accessory Drive-Through | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (non-Detached) | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Accessory Entertainment/Events | F | F | F | F | A | F |
| Accessory Family Child Care Home | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Accessory Helicopter Landing | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Home Occupation | A | A | A | A | A | A |
| Accessory Keeping of Animals | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Laboratory Animals | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Motor Vehicle Rentals | F | F | F | F | A | F |
| Accessory Office | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Accessory Parking | A | A | A | A | A | F |
| Accessory Personnel Quarter | F | F | F | F | A (4) | A (4) |
| Accessory Smoking | F | F | F | F | F | F |
| Shared Parking | A | F | A | F | A | F |
Footnotes to Table A
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table A, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any use that is located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
Where designated "A," and the Lot Frontage is over fifty-five (55) feet, up to six (6) dwelling units are allowed. Where designated "A," and the Lot Frontage is fifty-five (55) feet or less, up to three (3) dwelling units are allowed. For Corner Lots, see also Section 53-29.14 (Measurement of Lot Frontage on Corner Parcels).
3.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 53-5.2 (Additional Dwelling Units).
4.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
5.
In EBR-2.5 and EBR-3 Subdistricts, non-residential uses shall have a maximum Gross Floor Area up to 2,500 square feet; otherwise forbidden. Civic Uses are exempt from this requirement.
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Open Space Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemetery | F | F | F |
| Private Open Space | C | C | C |
| Publicly Accessible Open Space | A | A | A |
Civic Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | A | A | A |
| Community Center | A | A | A |
| Municipal Use | A | A | A |
| Place of Worship | A | A | A |
| School, K through 12 | A | A | A |
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2), (3)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists' Live-Work | A | A | A |
| Fraternity or Sorority | F | F | F |
| Household Living - 1-2 Dwelling Units | A | A | A |
| Household Living - 3-6 Dwelling Units | A | A | A |
| Household Living - 7+ Dwelling Units | A | A | A |
| Lodging House | F | F | C |
| Mobile Home Establishment | F | F | F |
| Shelter Facility | F | F | F |
| Supportive Housing | A | A | A |
Commercial Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Entertainment | F | F | F |
| Arts Studios | A | A | A |
| Bank | C | C | C |
| Check Casher | F | F | F |
| Community Center | A | A | A |
| Drive-in | F | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Small | A | A | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Small | A | A | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Medium | F | C | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Large | F | F | C |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Large | F | F | F |
| Funeral Home | C | C | C |
| Grocery Store - Small | A | A | A |
| Grocery Store - Large | F | C | C |
| Hotel - Small | F | C (3) | A (3) |
| Hotel - Large | F | F | C (3) |
| Indoor Recreation | F | F | A |
| Makerspace | A | A | A |
| Museum | A | A | A |
| Office - Small | A | A | A |
| Office - Medium | A | A | A |
| Office - Large | F | F | C |
| Research Laboratory | F | F | F |
| Restaurant - Small | A | A | A |
| Restaurant - Large | A | A | A |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | C | C | C |
| Retail Store - Small | A | A | A |
| Retail Store - Medium | A | A | A |
| Retail Store - Large | F | C | A |
| Retail Store - Extra Large | F | F | F |
| Service Establishment - Small | A | A | A |
| Service Establishment - Large | F | C | A |
| Social Club | A | A | A |
| Standalone ATM | C | C | C |
Higher Education Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| College or University Use | C | C | C |
| School, Trade or Professional | C | A | A |
Health Care Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinic | A | A | A |
| Hospital Use | F | F | F |
| Nursing Home Use | C | C | A |
Transportation Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport-Related Remote Parking Facility | F | F | F |
| Gasoline Station | F | F | F |
| Major Transportation Facility | C | C | C |
| Motor Vehicle Rentals | F | F | F |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | F | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Garage | F | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Lot | F | F | F |
| Vehicular Services | F | F | F |
Industrial and Storage Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crematory | F | F | F |
| Food and Beverage Production | A (4) | A (4) | A (4) |
| General Industrial | F | F | F |
| Light Industrial or Trade Establishment | F | F | F |
| Non-Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | F | F |
| Restricted Industrial | F | F | F |
| Self-Storage | F | F | F |
| Storage of Fuel or Minerals | F | F | F |
| Storage of Supplies and Scrap | F | F | F |
| Urban Agriculture | See Article 89 | See Article 89 | See Article 89 |
| Warehouse or Distribution Center | F | F | F |
Waterfront Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Facility | F | F | F |
| Boatyard | F | F | F |
| Boat and marine motor service and repair or sales and display | F | F | F |
| Boat rental establishment | F | F | F |
| Dock, slip, pier, wharf anchorage, or moorage for commercial or recreational vessels awaiting servicing, provisioning, off-loading, or delivery | F | F | F |
| Drydocks and other facilities related to the construction, servicing, storage, maintenance, or repair of vessels and other marine structures | F | F | F |
| Enclosed storage or wholesaling of fish and seafoods, provided such use is not within fifty (50) feet of a Residential Subdistrict | F | F | F |
| Facilities associated with marine terminals for the storage of goods transported in waterborne commerce | F | F | F |
| Flood, water level, or tidal control facility | F | F | F |
| Groin, breakwater, wave deflector, or other structure that protects an area used for dockage or moorage | F | F | F |
| Hoist, lift, ramp, davit, or other structure to haul or move a vessel between water and land and not used by the public generally | F | F | F |
| Installation, repair, or servicing of boating accessories, marine equipment, marine instruments, or marine motors | F | F | F |
| Manufacturing facilities relying on the bulk receipt of shipments of goods by waterborne commerce | F | F | F |
| Marine research and training institute | F | F | F |
| Marine shop, electrical shop, or similar use for the repair and maintenance of vessels | F | F | F |
| Navigation aids and facilities | F | F | F |
| Non-seasonal dry storage of vessels | F | F | F |
| Other docks, piers, wharves, berths, dolphins, or mooring facilities for tow boats, barges, dredges, ferries, commuter boats, water buses, water taxis, or other vessels engaged in waterborne commerce, port operations, or marine construction | F | F | F |
| Public boat ramp | F | F | F |
| Recreational marina, rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels; provided that the number of slips and spaces associated with any such facility does not exceed twenty (20) | F | F | F |
| Recreational marina, or rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels, if the number of slips and spaces associated with such facility exceeds twenty (20) | F | F | F |
| Sale of marine fuel, marine hardware, or boating or diving supplies and equipment | F | F | F |
| Use, hire, or charter of any commercial Vessel | F | F | F |
| Wet or dry storage or berthing of any commercial vessel | F | F | F |
| Water terminal - freight | F | F | F |
| Water terminal - passenger | F | F | F |
| Wharves, piers, docks, and storage facilities for the commercial fishing industry | F | F | F |
Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Mixed-Use-4 (MU-4) | Mixed-Use-5 (MU-5) | Mixed-Use-7 (MU-7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessory Drive-Through | F | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) | F | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (non-Detached) | F | F | F |
| Accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging | A | A | A |
| Accessory Entertainment/Events | A | A | A |
| Accessory Family Child Care Home | A | A | A |
| Accessory Helicopter Landing | F | F | F |
| Accessory Home Occupation | A | A | A |
| Accessory Keeping of Animals | C | C | C |
| Accessory Keeping of Laboratory Animals | F | F | F |
| Accessory Motor Vehicle Rentals | A | A | A |
| Accessory Office | A | A | A |
| Accessory Parking | A | A | A |
| Accessory Personnel Quarter | C (3) | C (3) | C (3) |
| Accessory Smoking | F | F | C |
| Shared Parking | A | A | A |
Footnotes to Table B
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table B, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any use that is located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 53-5.2 (Additional Dwelling Units).
3.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
4.
Must include accessory Restaurant or Retail Store.
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Open Space Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery | F | F |
| Private Open Space | C | C |
| Publicly Accessible Open Space | A | A |
Civic Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | A | A |
| Community Center | A | A |
| Municipal Use | A | A |
| Place of Worship | A | A |
| School, K through 12 | A | F |
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2), (3), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Artists' Live-Work | A | F |
| Fraternity or Sorority | F | F |
| Household Living - 1-2 Dwelling Units | A | F |
| Household Living - 3-6 Dwelling Units | A | F |
| Household Living - 7+ Dwelling Units | A | F |
| Lodging House | C | F |
| Mobile Home Establishment | F | F |
| Shelter Facility | F | F |
| Supportive Housing | A | F |
Commercial Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Entertainment | F | F |
| Arts Studios | A | A |
| Bank | C | C |
| Check Casher | F | F |
| Community Center | A | A |
| Drive-in | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Small | A | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Small | A | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Medium | A | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Large | C | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Large | F | F |
| Funeral Home | C | C |
| Grocery Store - Small | A | A |
| Grocery Store - Large | A | A |
| Hotel - Small | A (3) | F |
| Hotel - Large | C (3) | F |
| Indoor Recreation | A | A |
| Makerspace | A | A |
| Museum | A | A |
| Office - Small | A | A |
| Office - Medium | A | A |
| Office - Large | C | C |
| Research Laboratory | C | A |
| Restaurant - Small | A | A |
| Restaurant - Large | A | A |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | C | C |
| Retail Store - Small | A | A |
| Retail Store - Medium | A | A |
| Retail Store - Large | A | C |
| Retail Store - Extra Large | F | F |
| Service Establishment - Small | A | A |
| Service Establishment - Large | A | A |
| Social Club | A | A |
| Standalone ATM | C | C |
Higher Education Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| College or University Use | C | C |
| School, Trade or Professional | A | A |
Health Care Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic | A | C |
| Hospital Use | C | C |
| Nursing Home Use | A | F |
Transportation Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport-Related Remote Parking Facility | F | F |
| Gasoline Station | F | F |
| Major Transportation Facility | C | C |
| Motor Vehicle Rentals | F | F |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Garage | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Lot | F | F |
| Vehicular Services | F | F |
Industrial and Storage Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Crematory | F | F |
| Food and Beverage Production | A | A |
| General Industrial | F | A |
| Light Industrial or Trade Establishment | A | A |
| Non-Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | C |
| Restricted Industrial | F | C |
| Self-Storage | F | F |
| Storage of Fuel or Minerals | F | C |
| Storage of Supplies and Scrap | F | C |
| Urban Agriculture | See Article 89 | See Article 89 |
| Warehouse or Distribution Center | F | C |
Waterfront Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Facility | A | A |
| Boatyard | A | A |
| Boat and marine motor service and repair or sales and display | A | A |
| Boat rental establishment | A | A |
| Dock, slip, pier, wharf anchorage, or moorage for commercial or recreational vessels awaiting servicing, provisioning, off-loading, or delivery | A | A |
| Drydocks and other facilities related to the construction, servicing, storage, maintenance, or repair of vessels and other marine structures | C | A |
| Enclosed storage or wholesaling of fish and seafoods, provided such use is not within fifty (50) feet of a Residential Subdistrict | C | A |
| Facilities associated with marine terminals for the storage of goods transported in waterborne commerce | C | A |
| Flood, water level, or tidal control facility | A | A |
| Groin, breakwater, wave deflector, or other structure that protects an area used for dockage or moorage | A | A |
| Hoist, lift, ramp, davit, or other structure to haul or move a vessel between water and land and not used by the public generally | A | A |
| Installation, repair, or servicing of boating accessories, marine equipment, marine instruments, or marine motors | A | A |
| Manufacturing facilities relying on the bulk receipt of shipments of goods by waterborne commerce | C | A |
| Marine research and training institute | A | A |
| Marine shop, electrical shop, or similar use for the repair and maintenance of vessels | A | A |
| Navigation aids and facilities | A | A |
| Non-seasonal dry storage of vessels | A | A |
| Other docks, piers, wharves, berths, dolphins, or mooring facilities for tow boats, barges, dredges, ferries, commuter boats, water buses, water taxis, or other vessels engaged in waterborne commerce, port operations, or marine construction | C | A |
| Public boat ramp | A | A |
| Recreational marina, rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels; provided that the number of slips and spaces associated with any such facility does not exceed twenty (20) | A | A |
| Recreational marina, or rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels, if the number of slips and spaces associated with such facility exceeds twenty (20) | A | A |
| Sale of marine fuel, marine hardware, or boating or diving supplies and equipment | A | A |
| Use, hire, or charter of any commercial Vessel | A | A |
| Wet or dry storage or berthing of any commercial vessel | A | A |
| Water terminal - freight | C | A |
| Water terminal - passenger | A | A |
| Wharves, piers, docks, and storage facilities for the commercial fishing industry | C | A |
Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (4)
| Waterfront Mixed-Use (WMU) | Waterfront Economy (WE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Drive-Through | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (non-Detached) | F | F |
| Accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging | A | A |
| Accessory Entertainment/Events | A | A |
| Accessory Family Child Care Home | A | F |
| Accessory Helicopter Landing | F | F |
| Accessory Home Occupation | A | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Animals | F | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Laboratory Animals | C | A |
| Accessory Motor Vehicle Rentals | A | A |
| Accessory Office | A | A |
| Accessory Parking | A | A |
| Accessory Personnel Quarter | A (3) | F |
| Accessory Smoking | C | C |
| Shared Parking | A | A |
Footnotes to Table C
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table C, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any use that is located (a) on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws or (b) in a Waterfront Subdistrict.
2.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 53-5.2 (Additional Dwelling Units).
3.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
4.
See Section 53.21.3 (Regulations for PDAs in Waterfront Mixed-Use Subdistricts) concerning Proposed Projects within PDAs in Waterfront Mixed-Use Subdistricts.
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Open Space Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery | A | F |
| Private Open Space | A | C |
| Publicly Accessible Open Space | A | A |
Civic Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | A | A |
| Community Center | A | A |
| Municipal Use | A | A |
| Place of Worship | A | A |
| School, K through 12 | A | A |
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2), (3)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Artists' Live-Work | F | A |
| Fraternity or Sorority | F | F |
| Household Living - 1-2 Dwelling Units | A (5) | F |
| Household Living - 3-6 Dwelling Units | A (5) | F |
| Household Living - 7+ Dwelling Units | A (5) | A (4) |
| Lodging House | F | F |
| Mobile Home Establishment | F | F |
| Shelter Facility | F | F |
| Supportive Housing | A (5) | A (4) |
Commercial Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Entertainment | F | F |
| Arts Studios | C | A |
| Bank | F | C |
| Check Casher | F | F |
| Community Center | A | A |
| Drive-in | F | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Small | F | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Small | F | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Medium | F | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Large | F | C |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Large | F | F |
| Funeral Home | F | C |
| Grocery Store - Small | F | A |
| Grocery Store - Large | F | A |
| Hotel - Small | F | A (4) |
| Hotel - Large | F | C (4) |
| Indoor Recreation | F | A |
| Makerspace | F | A |
| Museum | C | A |
| Office - Small | F | A |
| Office - Medium | F | A |
| Office - Large | F | C |
| Research Laboratory | F | A |
| Restaurant - Small | F | A |
| Restaurant - Large | F | A |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | C |
| Retail Store - Small | F | A |
| Retail Store - Medium | F | A |
| Retail Store - Large | F | C |
| Retail Store - Extra Large | F | F |
| Service Establishment - Small | F | A |
| Service Establishment - Large | F | A |
| Social Club | F | A |
| Standalone ATM | F | C |
Higher Education Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| College or University Use | C | C |
| School, Trade or Professional | F | A |
Health Care Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic | F | A |
| Hospital Use | F | C |
| Nursing Home Use | A | A |
Transportation Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport-Related Remote Parking Facility | F | F |
| Gasoline Station | F | F |
| Major Transportation Facility | F | C |
| Motor Vehicle Rentals | F | F |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Garage | F | F |
| Standalone Parking Lot | F | F |
| Vehicular Services | F | F |
Industrial and Storage Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Crematory | F | F |
| Food and Beverage Production | F | A |
| General Industrial | F | C |
| Light Industrial or Trade Establishment | F | A |
| Non-Retail Cannabis Establishment | F | C |
| Restricted Industrial | F | F |
| Self-Storage | F | F |
| Storage of Fuel or Minerals | F | C |
| Storage of Supplies and Scrap | F | F |
| Urban Agriculture | See Article 89 | See Article 89 |
| Warehouse or Distribution Center | F | C |
Waterfront Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture Facility | F | F |
| Boatyard | F | F |
| Boat and marine motor service and repair or sales and display | F | F |
| Boat rental establishment | F | F |
| Dock, slip, pier, wharf anchorage, or moorage for commercial or recreational vessels awaiting servicing, provisioning, off-loading, or delivery | F | F |
| Drydocks and other facilities related to the construction, servicing, storage, maintenance, or repair of vessels and other marine structures | F | F |
| Enclosed storage or wholesaling of fish and seafoods, provided such use is not within fifty (50) feet of a Residential Subdistrict | F | F |
| Facilities associated with marine terminals for the storage of goods transported in waterborne commerce | F | F |
| Flood, water level, or tidal control facility | F | F |
| Groin, breakwater, wave deflector, or other structure that protects an area used for dockage or moorage | F | F |
| Hoist, lift, ramp, davit, or other structure to haul or move a vessel between water and land and not used by the public generally | F | F |
| Installation, repair, or servicing of boating accessories, marine equipment, marine instruments, or marine motors | F | F |
| Manufacturing facilities relying on the bulk receipt of shipments of goods by waterborne commerce | F | F |
| Marine research and training institute | F | F |
| Marine shop, electrical shop, or similar use for the repair and maintenance of vessels | F | F |
| Navigation aids and facilities | F | F |
| Non-seasonal dry storage of vessels | F | F |
| Other docks, piers, wharves, berths, dolphins, or mooring facilities for tow boats, barges, dredges, ferries, commuter boats, water buses, water taxis, or other vessels engaged in waterborne commerce, port operations, or marine construction | F | F |
| Public boat ramp | F | F |
| Recreational marina, rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels; provided that the number of slips and spaces associated with any such facility does not exceed twenty (20) | F | F |
| Recreational marina, or rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels, if the number of slips and spaces associated with such facility exceeds twenty (20) | F | F |
| Sale of marine fuel, marine hardware, or boating or diving supplies and equipment | F | F |
| Use, hire, or charter of any commercial Vessel | F | F |
| Wet or dry storage or berthing of any commercial vessel | F | F |
| Water terminal - freight | F | F |
| Water terminal - passenger | F | F |
| Wharves, piers, docks, and storage facilities for the commercial fishing industry | F | F |
Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Conservation Protection (CPS) | Economic Development Area (EDA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Car-Share | A | A |
| Accessory Drive-Through | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) | F | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (non-Detached) | F | F |
| Accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging | A | A |
| Accessory Entertainment/Events | F | A |
| Accessory Family Child Care Home | A | A |
| Accessory Helicopter Landing | F | F |
| Accessory Home Occupation | A | A |
| Accessory Keeping of Animals | F | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Laboratory Animals | F | A |
| Accessory Motor Vehicle Rentals | A | A |
| Accessory Office | F | A |
| Accessory Parking | A | A |
| Accessory Personnel Quarter | A (3) | A (3), (4) |
| Accessory Smoking | F | C |
| Shared Parking | A | A |
Footnotes to Table D
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table D, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any use that is located on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
2.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 53-5.2 (Additional Dwelling Units).
3.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
4.
Allowed in Saratoga Street EDA, Porter Street EDA, and Bremen Steet EDA; otherwise forbidden.
5.
To determine maximum allowed occupancy, see Table I (Conservation Protection Subdistricts - Dimensional Regulations) of this Article.
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Open Space Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Cemetery | F |
| Private Open Space | C |
| Publicly Accessible Open Space | A |
Civic Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Child Care/Adult Day Health Center | A |
| Community Center | A |
| Municipal Use | A |
| Place of Worship | A |
| School, K through 12 | C |
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Artists' Live-Work | F |
| Fraternity or Sorority | F |
| Household Living - 1-2 Dwelling Units | F |
| Household Living - 3-6 Dwelling Units | F |
| Household Living - 7+ Dwelling Units | F |
| Lodging House | F |
| Mobile Home Establishment | F |
| Shelter Facility | F |
| Supportive Housing | F |
Commercial Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Adult Entertainment | F |
| Arts Studios | A |
| Bank | A |
| Check Casher | F |
| Community Center | A |
| Drive-in | F |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Small | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Small | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Medium | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Large | A |
| Entertainment/Events - Extra Large | A |
| Funeral Home | C |
| Grocery Store - Small | A |
| Grocery Store - Large | A |
| Hotel - Small | A (2) |
| Hotel - Large | A (2) |
| Indoor Recreation | A |
| Makerspace | A |
| Museum | A |
| Office - Small | A |
| Office - Medium | A |
| Office - Large | A |
| Research Laboratory | A |
| Restaurant - Small | A |
| Restaurant - Large | A |
| Retail Cannabis Establishment | C |
| Retail Store - Small | A |
| Retail Store - Medium | A |
| Retail Store - Large | A |
| Retail Store - Extra Large | A |
| Service Establishment - Small | A |
| Service Establishment - Large | A |
| Social Club | A |
| Standalone ATM | A |
Higher Education Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| College or University Use | C |
| School, Trade or Professional | C |
Health Care Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Clinic | C |
| Hospital Use | C |
| Nursing Home Use | C |
Transportation Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Airport-Related Remote Parking Facility | A |
| Gasoline Station | A |
| Major Transportation Facility | A |
| Motor Vehicle Rentals | A |
| Motor Vehicle Sales | C |
| Standalone Parking Garage | C |
| Standalone Parking Lot | C |
| Vehicular Services | A |
Industrial and Storage Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Crematory | F |
| Food and Beverage Production | A |
| General Industrial | A |
| Light Industrial or Trade Establishment | A |
| Non-Retail Cannabis Establishment | C |
| Restricted Industrial | F |
| Self-Storage | F |
| Storage of Fuel or Minerals | A |
| Storage of Supplies and Scrap | A |
| Urban Agriculture | See Article 89 |
| Warehouse or Distribution Center | A |
Waterfront Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture Facility | A |
| Boatyard | A |
| Boat and marine motor service and repair or sales and display | A |
| Boat rental establishment | A |
| Dock, slip, pier, wharf anchorage, or moorage for commercial or recreational vessels awaiting servicing, provisioning, off-loading, or delivery | A |
| Drydocks and other facilities related to the construction, servicing, storage, maintenance, or repair of vessels and other marine structures | A |
| Enclosed storage or wholesaling of fish and seafoods, provided such use is not within fifty (50) feet of a Residential Subdistrict | A |
| Facilities associated with marine terminals for the storage of goods transported in waterborne commerce | A |
| Flood, water level, or tidal control facility | A |
| Groin, breakwater, wave deflector, or other structure that protects an area used for dockage or moorage | A |
| Hoist, lift, ramp, davit, or other structure to haul or move a vessel between water and land and not used by the public generally | A |
| Installation, repair, or servicing of boating accessories, marine equipment, marine instruments, or marine motors | A |
| Manufacturing facilities relying on the bulk receipt of shipments of goods by waterborne commerce | A |
| Marine research and training institute | A |
| Marine shop, electrical shop, or similar use for the repair and maintenance of vessels | A |
| Navigation aids and facilities | A |
| Non-seasonal dry storage of vessels | A |
| Other docks, piers, wharves, berths, dolphins, or mooring facilities for tow boats, barges, dredges, ferries, commuter boats, water buses, water taxis, or other vessels engaged in waterborne commerce, port operations, or marine construction | A |
| Public boat ramp | A |
| Recreational marina, rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels; provided that the number of slips and spaces associated with any such facility does not exceed twenty (20) | A |
| Recreational marina, or rack, dry stack, or landslide facility for seasonal dry storage of private pleasure craft vessels, if the number of slips and spaces associated with such facility exceeds twenty (20) | A |
| Sale of marine fuel, marine hardware, or boating or diving supplies and equipment | A |
| Use, hire, or charter of any commercial Vessel | A |
| Wet or dry storage or berthing of any commercial vessel | A |
| Water terminal - freight | A |
| Water terminal - passenger | A |
| Wharves, piers, docks, and storage facilities for the commercial fishing industry | A |
Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1)
| Logan International Airport (LIA) | |
|---|---|
| Accessory Drive-Through | C |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached) | F |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (non-Detached) | F |
| Accessory Electrical Vehicle Charging | A |
| Accessory Entertainment/Events | A |
| Accessory Family Child Care Home | A |
| Accessory Helicopter Landing | A |
| Accessory Home Occupation | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Animals | F |
| Accessory Keeping of Laboratory Animals | A |
| Accessory Motor Vehicle Rentals | A |
| Accessory Office | A |
| Accessory Parking | A |
| Accessory Personnel Quarter | A (2) |
| Accessory Smoking | F |
| Shared Parking | A |
Footnotes to Table E
1.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table E, the provisions of Sections 53-8 through 53-10 (Regulations Applicable on Tidelands and in Waterfront Subdistricts) apply to any use that is located (a) on Tidelands subject to Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws or (b) in a Waterfront Subdistrict.
2.
For Proposed Projects in the Coastal Flood Resilience Overlay District, see Section 53-19 (Applicability of CFROD in East Boston).
(Text Amd. No. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)
Residential Uses
Applicable Footnotes: (1), (2), (3), (4), (5)
| Off-Street Parking Space(s) Per Dwelling Unit | |
|---|---|
| Household Living - 1-3 Dwelling Units | None |
| Household Living - 4+ Dwelling Units | 1 |
| Fraternity or Sorority | 0.5 |
| Lodging House | 0.5 |
| Mobile Home Establishment | None |
| Student Housing | 0.5 |
| Supportive Housing | 0.25 |
Footnotes to Table L
1.
The provisions of this Table L do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review or Small Project Review. See Section 53-28 (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) people, each group of four (4) beds shall constitute a Dwelling Unit.
3.
For Dwelling Units qualifying as Affordable Housing, the off-street parking requirement for Proposed Projects under 50,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be 0.7 parking spaces per Dwelling Unit.
4.
Proposed Projects in Mixed-Use Subdistricts are exempt from, but may elect to conform with the provisions of this Table L.
5.
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. 472, § 2, 5-1-24; Text Amd. No. 478, § 5, 1-22-2025; Text Amd. No. 482, § 6, 7-3-2025)