TABLES
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 definition 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)
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
See Table Footnote: (1)
(Text Amd. No. 464, § 4a., 11-8-2023.)
TABLE I - Continued
West Roxbury Neighborhood District Off-Street Parking Requirements (1)
See Table Footnote: (1)
(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)
(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
(*As amended on October 20, 2000.)
(†As inserted on March 15, 2006)
(Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
See Table Footnotes: (3), (13)
(*As inserted on February 16, 2001)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994)
(†As inserted on April 9, 2001)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table A. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or as an accessory or ancillary use. Where any portion of a Proposed Institutional Project is for Institutional subuses that are not High Impact Subuses, each Institutional subuse shall be allowed, conditional, or forbidden as provided in this Table A for the use category (other than an Institutional use) that most closely describes such subuse.
2.
Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are permitted: (1) the requirements of St. 1956, c. 665, s.2, where applicable, are met; (2) the use is essential to service in the residential area in which it is located; and (3) in the case of a pumping station, sub-station, or automatic telephone exchange, no storage building or yard is maintained in connection with such use.
3.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which is it ancillary.
8.
Except A in the Charles River Multifamily Residential Subdistrict.
9.
Where designated "A," provided that art classes as part of an accessory art use are conditional in a Residential Subdistrict.
10.
Except A in the West Roxbury Quarry Conservation Protection Subdistrict and the Roxbury Latin School Conservation Protection Subdistrict.
11.
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)
12.
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.
13.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 56-7.
(Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 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, § 9, 1-10-2020)
(*As amended on October 20, 2000.)
(‡As inserted on March 16, 2006)
See Table Footnotes: (6), (7), (24)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As amended on December 19, 1994.)
(†As inserted on February 16, 2001)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994.)
(†As inserted on April 9, 2001)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(‡As amended on May 29, 2003.)
(*As amended on March 15, 2006)
(‡As amended on May 29, 2003.)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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 on 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.
Where designated "A," provided total gross floor area does not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet per use; otherwise conditional.
2.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table B. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or an accessory or ancillary use. Where any portion of a Proposed Institutional Project is for Institutional subuses that are not High Impact Subuses, each Institutional subuse shall be allowed, conditional, or forbidden as provided in this Table B for the use category (other than an Institutional use) that most closely describes such subuse.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Provided that such use shall comply with all guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.
6.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
7.
Where designated "A," provided that such use is conditional on the first story.
8.
Small: total gross floor area not more than 2,500 square feet per restaurant in a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict or 1,000 square feet per restaurant in a Local Industrial Subdistrict. Large: total gross floor area exceeding 2,500 square feet per restaurant in a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict or 1,000 square feet per restaurant in a Local Industrial Subdistrict.
9.
Where a Retail, Service or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.
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; (c) enlarges a General Retail Business so as to increase its gross floor area by seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more square feet.
(As inserted on December 19, 1994.)
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Where such use is designated "A," or "C," provided that all washing, painting, lubricating, and making of repairs is carried on inside a building; that such establishment is sufficiently sound insulated to confine all noise to the lot; that all flashing, fumes, gases, smoke and vapor are effectively confined to the lot; and that there is no outdoor storage of damaged, disabled or unregistered motor vehicles for a period of more than one month; otherwise forbidden.
14.
Except conditional if within one hundred (100) feet of a Residential Subdistrict.
15.
Except conditional in Rear Yard abutting a Residential Subdistrict.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
Provided that such use shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the gross floor area allowed within a Lot.
19.
Except C in Baker Street Neighborhood Shopping Subdistrict.
20.
Except F in Baker Street Neighborhood Shopping Subdistrict.
21.
Except A in Route 1 Community Commercial Subdistrict provided that, the provisions of Section 56-37, Screening and Buffering Requirements notwithstanding, where any Lot line of a Proposed Project abuts (a) a public park, or (b) a residential subdistrict, or Residential Use, such Proposed Project shall provide and maintain, along each Lot line abutting such park, subdistrict or use, an eight (8) foot fence that is constructed to be one hundred percent (100%) opaque and significantly sound attenuating. The fence shall be located along the outside edge of a planting strip at least five (5) feet in width situated between the Lot line and the fence, densely planted with mature evergreen shrubs to provide a visual screen. (As inserted on May 29, 2003)
22.
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)
23.
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.
24.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 56-7.
(Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 5-8-2019.)
(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)
(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
(‡As inserted on March 15, 2006)
See Table Footnote: (4)
See Table Footnotes: (5), (16)
See Table Footnote: (11)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on February 16, 2001)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994.)
(†As inserted on August 22, 1996.)
(‡As inserted on April 9, 2001.)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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 C 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.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table C. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or as an accessory or ancillary use.
2.
Where an Institutional Use is designated "A," a Proposed Institutional Project for such use is allowed, provided that such Proposed Institutional Project does not result in the addition of an aggregate gross floor area of fifty thousand (50,000) or more square feet, and provided further that such area is not a phase of another Proposed Institutional Project; otherwise conditional.
3.
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.
4.
Provided that any such use shall comply with all the guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.
5.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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 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.
9.
Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which is it ancillary.
10.
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.
11.
Where a Restaurant Use is designated "A" or "C," it shall be forbidden if such establishment is open to the public after 1:00 a.m. or before 6:00 a.m.
12.
Where a Retail, Service or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.
13.
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 August 22, 1996.)
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.
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 56-7. (Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 5-8-2019.)
As amended on March 13, 2008.
1.
See Map 11A, Map 11B, Map 11C, 11D, 11E, and Section 56-6. In a 1F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single structure shall be one (1). In a 2F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single structure shall be two (2).
2.
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.
3.
The minimum usable open space requirement is applicable only to Residential Uses and Dormitory/Fraternity Uses.
For any lot that exceeds the minimum lot area specified in this Table D, the required number of square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit shall be calculated by adding: (a) the minimum usable open space per dwelling unit specified in this Table D, and (b) twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area in excess of the required minimum lot area specified in this Table D for the lot.
All ground level open space used to satisfy the minimum usable open space requirements specified in this Table D must have an unobstructed length of not less than ten (10) feet and an unobstructed width of not less than ten (10) feet, except that, for yards used to meet the open space requirements of this Table D, shorter or narrower dimensions are allowed where specifically permitted by the provisions of Section 56-40 (Application of Dimensional Requirements).
In the MFR Subdistricts, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the usable open space requirement may be met by unenclosed porches (with or without roofs) or 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, provided that any such space on a porch, balcony, or roof has an unobstructed length of not less than six (6) feet and an unobstructed width of not less than six (6) feet.
4.
See Section 56-36.1, Conformity with Existing Building Alignment. A bay window may protrude into a Front Yard.
5.
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.
6.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table D, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
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.
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)
2.
For a Proposed Project in a Planned Development Area, the maximum building height, Floor Area Ratio, and number of dwelling units per acre are as follows:
Maximum Building Height: 45
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.5
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 or more acres;
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.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
3.
If a Lot 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) one 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 of the minimum Lot Size requirement.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
4.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table E, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
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.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
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.
In a required front yard, no plaza, terrace or public access to a basement (other than required by the State Building Code) shall be below the grade of the nearest sidewalk unless, after public notice and hearing and subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants a permit therefor.
In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every front yard required by this code shall be at grade level along every lot line on which such yard abuts.
3.
See Section 56-36.1, Street Wall Continuity.
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, and in the case of a lot with a side lot line facing the Charles River (see footnote 6). Every side yard so required that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than that of the lowest window sill of the lowest room designed for human occupancy or so occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.
5.
In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every rear yard required by this code that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than the level of the lowest window sill in the lowest room designed for human occupancy or so occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.
6.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table F, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table G, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
For any Residential Use, as defined in Article 2, there shall be a minimum lot size of one (1) acre and a maximum of four and one-half (4.5) dwelling units per acre.
2.
Provided that, within one hundred (100) feet of any Residential Subdistrict, the maximum allowed Building Height for any building or structure shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
1.
The provisions of this Table I do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)
2.
Where benches are used, each two (2) linear feet of bench shall constitute one (1) seat.
TABLE I - Continued
West Roxbury Neighborhood District Off-Street Parking Requirements
Residential and Related Uses (1)
1.
The provisions of this Table I do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (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.
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, § 9, 7-3-2025)
1.
The provisions of this Table J do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)
TABLES
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 definition 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)
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
See Table Footnote: (1)
(Text Amd. No. 464, § 4a., 11-8-2023.)
TABLE I - Continued
West Roxbury Neighborhood District Off-Street Parking Requirements (1)
See Table Footnote: (1)
(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)
(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
(*As amended on October 20, 2000.)
(†As inserted on March 15, 2006)
(Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
See Table Footnotes: (3), (13)
(*As inserted on February 16, 2001)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994)
(†As inserted on April 9, 2001)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table A. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or as an accessory or ancillary use. Where any portion of a Proposed Institutional Project is for Institutional subuses that are not High Impact Subuses, each Institutional subuse shall be allowed, conditional, or forbidden as provided in this Table A for the use category (other than an Institutional use) that most closely describes such subuse.
2.
Provided that, where such use is located in an area where residential uses are permitted: (1) the requirements of St. 1956, c. 665, s.2, where applicable, are met; (2) the use is essential to service in the residential area in which it is located; and (3) in the case of a pumping station, sub-station, or automatic telephone exchange, no storage building or yard is maintained in connection with such use.
3.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which is it ancillary.
8.
Except A in the Charles River Multifamily Residential Subdistrict.
9.
Where designated "A," provided that art classes as part of an accessory art use are conditional in a Residential Subdistrict.
10.
Except A in the West Roxbury Quarry Conservation Protection Subdistrict and the Roxbury Latin School Conservation Protection Subdistrict.
11.
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)
12.
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.
13.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 56-7.
(Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 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, § 9, 1-10-2020)
(*As amended on October 20, 2000.)
(‡As inserted on March 16, 2006)
See Table Footnotes: (6), (7), (24)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As amended on December 19, 1994.)
(†As inserted on February 16, 2001)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994.)
(†As inserted on April 9, 2001)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
See Table Footnote: (9)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(‡As amended on May 29, 2003.)
(*As amended on March 15, 2006)
(‡As amended on May 29, 2003.)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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 on 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.
Where designated "A," provided total gross floor area does not exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet per use; otherwise conditional.
2.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table B. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or an accessory or ancillary use. Where any portion of a Proposed Institutional Project is for Institutional subuses that are not High Impact Subuses, each Institutional subuse shall be allowed, conditional, or forbidden as provided in this Table B for the use category (other than an Institutional use) that most closely describes such subuse.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Provided that such use shall comply with all guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.
6.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
7.
Where designated "A," provided that such use is conditional on the first story.
8.
Small: total gross floor area not more than 2,500 square feet per restaurant in a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict or 1,000 square feet per restaurant in a Local Industrial Subdistrict. Large: total gross floor area exceeding 2,500 square feet per restaurant in a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict or 1,000 square feet per restaurant in a Local Industrial Subdistrict.
9.
Where a Retail, Service or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.
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; (c) enlarges a General Retail Business so as to increase its gross floor area by seventy-five thousand (75,000) or more square feet.
(As inserted on December 19, 1994.)
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Where such use is designated "A," or "C," provided that all washing, painting, lubricating, and making of repairs is carried on inside a building; that such establishment is sufficiently sound insulated to confine all noise to the lot; that all flashing, fumes, gases, smoke and vapor are effectively confined to the lot; and that there is no outdoor storage of damaged, disabled or unregistered motor vehicles for a period of more than one month; otherwise forbidden.
14.
Except conditional if within one hundred (100) feet of a Residential Subdistrict.
15.
Except conditional in Rear Yard abutting a Residential Subdistrict.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
Provided that such use shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the gross floor area allowed within a Lot.
19.
Except C in Baker Street Neighborhood Shopping Subdistrict.
20.
Except F in Baker Street Neighborhood Shopping Subdistrict.
21.
Except A in Route 1 Community Commercial Subdistrict provided that, the provisions of Section 56-37, Screening and Buffering Requirements notwithstanding, where any Lot line of a Proposed Project abuts (a) a public park, or (b) a residential subdistrict, or Residential Use, such Proposed Project shall provide and maintain, along each Lot line abutting such park, subdistrict or use, an eight (8) foot fence that is constructed to be one hundred percent (100%) opaque and significantly sound attenuating. The fence shall be located along the outside edge of a planting strip at least five (5) feet in width situated between the Lot line and the fence, densely planted with mature evergreen shrubs to provide a visual screen. (As inserted on May 29, 2003)
22.
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)
23.
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.
24.
For Additional Dwelling Units, see Section 56-7.
(Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 5-8-2019.)
(Text Amd. No. 464, §§ 3k., 3l., 11-8-2023.)
(Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 459, § A.17., 4-14-2023)
(‡As inserted on March 15, 2006)
See Table Footnote: (4)
See Table Footnotes: (5), (16)
See Table Footnote: (11)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on February 16, 2001)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on October 6, 1994.)
(†As inserted on August 22, 1996.)
(‡As inserted on April 9, 2001.)
(*As inserted on September 18, 2000)
See Table Footnote: (12)
(*As inserted on November 21, 1996.)
(†As amended on November 7, 1996.)
(‡As amended on March 15, 2006)
In each subdistrict of the West Roxbury 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 C 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.
"College or University," "Hospital," and "Nursing or Convalescent Home" (collectively, "Institutional Uses") are defined in Article 2 to include subuses (offices, parking, etc.) that also appear as main uses in this Table C. Pursuant to the provisions of Article 2, the subuses of an Institutional Use are regulated as part of that Institutional Use and not as a separate main use or as an accessory or ancillary use.
2.
Where an Institutional Use is designated "A," a Proposed Institutional Project for such use is allowed, provided that such Proposed Institutional Project does not result in the addition of an aggregate gross floor area of fifty thousand (50,000) or more square feet, and provided further that such area is not a phase of another Proposed Institutional Project; otherwise conditional.
3.
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.
4.
Provided that any such use shall comply with all the guidelines and standards promulgated by the National Institutes of Health concerning the care and use of laboratory animals.
5.
Where designated "A" or "C," provided that Dwelling Units are forbidden in Basements.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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 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.
9.
Provided that any such use shall be subject to the same restrictions, conditions, limitations, provisos and safeguards as the use to which is it ancillary.
10.
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.
11.
Where a Restaurant Use is designated "A" or "C," it shall be forbidden if such establishment is open to the public after 1:00 a.m. or before 6:00 a.m.
12.
Where a Retail, Service or Trade Use is designated "A," it shall be conditional if merchandise is sold or displayed out-of-doors or if such establishment is open to the public after midnight or before 6:00 a.m.
13.
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 August 22, 1996.)
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.
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 56-7. (Text Amd. No. 421, § 2, 11-18-16; Text Amd. No. 432, § 3, 4-13-2018; Text Amd. No. 440, § 7B., 5-8-2019.)
As amended on March 13, 2008.
1.
See Map 11A, Map 11B, Map 11C, 11D, 11E, and Section 56-6. In a 1F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single structure shall be one (1). In a 2F subdistrict, the maximum number of dwelling units allowed in a single structure shall be two (2).
2.
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.
3.
The minimum usable open space requirement is applicable only to Residential Uses and Dormitory/Fraternity Uses.
For any lot that exceeds the minimum lot area specified in this Table D, the required number of square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit shall be calculated by adding: (a) the minimum usable open space per dwelling unit specified in this Table D, and (b) twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area in excess of the required minimum lot area specified in this Table D for the lot.
All ground level open space used to satisfy the minimum usable open space requirements specified in this Table D must have an unobstructed length of not less than ten (10) feet and an unobstructed width of not less than ten (10) feet, except that, for yards used to meet the open space requirements of this Table D, shorter or narrower dimensions are allowed where specifically permitted by the provisions of Section 56-40 (Application of Dimensional Requirements).
In the MFR Subdistricts, up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the usable open space requirement may be met by unenclosed porches (with or without roofs) or 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, provided that any such space on a porch, balcony, or roof has an unobstructed length of not less than six (6) feet and an unobstructed width of not less than six (6) feet.
4.
See Section 56-36.1, Conformity with Existing Building Alignment. A bay window may protrude into a Front Yard.
5.
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.
6.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table D, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
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.
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)
2.
For a Proposed Project in a Planned Development Area, the maximum building height, Floor Area Ratio, and number of dwelling units per acre are as follows:
Maximum Building Height: 45
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 0.5
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 or more acres;
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.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
3.
If a Lot 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) one 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 of the minimum Lot Size requirement.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
4.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table E, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
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.
(As amended on March 3, 2000.)
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.
In a required front yard, no plaza, terrace or public access to a basement (other than required by the State Building Code) shall be below the grade of the nearest sidewalk unless, after public notice and hearing and subject to the provisions of Article 6, the Board of Appeal grants a permit therefor.
In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every front yard required by this code shall be at grade level along every lot line on which such yard abuts.
3.
See Section 56-36.1, Street Wall Continuity.
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, and in the case of a lot with a side lot line facing the Charles River (see footnote 6). Every side yard so required that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than that of the lowest window sill of the lowest room designed for human occupancy or so occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.
5.
In a Neighborhood Business Subdistrict, every rear yard required by this code that does not abut a street line shall, along every lot line on which such yard abuts, be at a level no higher than the level of the lowest window sill in the lowest room designed for human occupancy or so occupied, and relying upon natural light or natural ventilation from windows opening on such yard.
6.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table F, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
Special yard requirements along Charles River: Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Table G, no part of a building or structure shall be located closer to the Charles River than the greater of: (a) forty (40) feet, measured from the top of the riverbank as defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40, as amended) and regulations issued thereunder by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston Conservation Commission; or (b) any setback distance required by an Order of Conditions issued by the City of Boston Conservation Commission.
1.
For any Residential Use, as defined in Article 2, there shall be a minimum lot size of one (1) acre and a maximum of four and one-half (4.5) dwelling units per acre.
2.
Provided that, within one hundred (100) feet of any Residential Subdistrict, the maximum allowed Building Height for any building or structure shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
1.
The provisions of this Table I do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)
2.
Where benches are used, each two (2) linear feet of bench shall constitute one (1) seat.
TABLE I - Continued
West Roxbury Neighborhood District Off-Street Parking Requirements
Residential and Related Uses (1)
1.
The provisions of this Table I do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (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.
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, § 9, 7-3-2025)
1.
The provisions of this Table J do not apply to Proposed Projects that are subject to Large Project Review. See Section 56-39 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements).
(As amended on May 9, 1996.)