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 Footnotes: (1), (2)

Footnotes to Table E

1.

The provisions of this Table E do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 54-21 (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, two (2) such sleeping rooms shall constitute a Dwelling Unit;

b.

if sleeping rooms have accommodations for more than two (2) persons, 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.

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, § 5, 7-3-2025)

See Table Footnote: (1)

(*As amended on December 22, 2003.)

1.

The provisions of this Table F do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 52-25 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).

(As amended on May 9, 1996.)

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

(As amended on August 22, 1996; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023.)

(†As amended on October 20, 2000)

(‡As inserted on March 15, 2006)

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

See Table Footnotes: (2), (11)

See Table Footnote: (4)

(*As inserted on February 16, 2001)

See Table Footnote: (4)

(*As inserted on October 6, 1994)

(†As inserted on September 30, 1993)

(‡As inserted on April 9, 2001)

(*Inserted September 18, 2000)

See Table Footnote: (4)

(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)

(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)

(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)

In each subdistrict of the North 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.

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.

2.

Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.

3.

Small: total gross floor area not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet per restaurant; Large: total gross floor area exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet per restaurant.

4.

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 midnight or before 6:00 a.m.

5.

Where designated "A," such use is conditional if its total gross floor area exceeds 2,500 square feet.

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

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

10.

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.

11.

For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 54-9.

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

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

(*As amended on September 20, 1996; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023.)

(Text Amd. No. 444, § 8, 1-10-2020)

(†As amended on October 20, 2000)

(‡As inserted on March 15, 2006)

See Table Footnote: (6)

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

See Table Footnotes: (5), (17)

See Table Footnote: (7)

(*As amended on December 19, 1994.)

(†As inserted on February 16, 2001)

See Table Footnote: (7)

(*As inserted on October 6, 1994)

(†As inserted on September 30, 1993)

(‡As inserted on April 9, 2001)

(*Inserted September 18, 2000)

See Table Footnote: (7)

See Table Footnote: (10)

(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)

(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)

(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)

In each subdistrict of the North 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.

Except such use is forbidden on the third story and above.

2.

Except such use is conditional on the third story and above in the Hanover Street Community Commercial Subdistrict.

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 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.

5.

Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.

6.

Small: total gross floor area not exceeding 2,500 square feet per use. Large: total gross floor area exceeding 2,500 square feet per use.

7.

Where a Retail, Service, or Trade Use is designated "A," such use is conditional 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.

7a.

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.

(As inserted on September 30, 1993)

8.

Where designated "A," such use is conditional if its total gross floor area exceeds 2,500 square feet.

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.

Where any 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.

11.

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 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.

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.

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.)

14.

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

(As inserted on March 15, 2006)

15.

Provided allowed if 2,500 square feet or less. (Text Amd. No. 416, § 12, 7-2-2015.)

16.

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.

17.

For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 54-9.

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

(*As amended on August 22, 1996.)

1.

For the purpose of determining Building Height, the floor area of a dormer on a dwelling shall not be included in the floor area calculation for a half story; provided that such dormer is not wider than eight (8) feet and the ridge line of the dormer does not exceed the ridge line of an existing structure of which it is a part, or thirty-five (35) feet, whichever is less; and provided further that only the floor area of two such dormers shall not be included in the floor area calculation for a half story. However, the floor area of such dormers shall be included in Gross Floor Area of the dwelling. See Section 54-18 for additional Building Height and Roof Structure restrictions.

2.

Applicable only to Residential Uses, and Dormitory/Fraternity Uses. In MFR and MFR/LS Subdistricts, all or part of the usable open space requirement 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.

3.

See Section 54-19.1 (Street Wall Continuity). A bay window may protrude into a front yard.

1.

See Section 54-18 for additional Building Height and Roof Structure restrictions.

2.

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.

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, after public notice and hearing and subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants a permit therefor.

In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every front yard required by this Article and Code shall be at grade level along every lot line on which such yard abuts.

4.

See Section 54-19.1 (Street Wall Continuity).

5.

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 subdistrict. 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.

6.

In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every rear yard required by this Article and 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.