Braintree City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE II
Administrative Provisions
Sections
- §135-201 Building Inspector.
- §135-202 Appeals to the Zoning Board of Appeal (for variance see § 135-406).
- §135-203 Special permits and site plan reviews (see Article V).
- §135-204 Zoning Board of Appeal.
- §135-205 Repetitive petitions.
- §135-206 Disposition of violations.
- §135-207 Notification of parties in interest.
ARTICLE VI
Permitted Uses in Districts
Sections
- §135-601 Table of Principal Uses.
- §135-602 Accessory uses; conditions.
- §135-603 Permitted accessory uses in residential districts.
- §135-604 Uses not considered accessory in residential districts (not allowed).
- §135-605 Accessory uses in business and commercial districts.
- §135-607 Establishment of fire districts.
- §135-608 Floodplain Protection District.
- §135-609 Watershed Protection District.
- §135-610 Cluster Zoning I, II, III.
- §135-611 (Reserved) [1]
- §135-612 Planned unit development regulations applying to Planned Unit Development (PUD) Districts.
- §135-613 Village Zoning Overlay District.
- §135-614 Conversion of convalescent home or nursing home.
- §135-615-01 Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
- §135-615-02 Purpose.
- §135-615-03 Applicability.
- §135-615-04 Uses (permitted by right, special permit or prohibited) within Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
- §135-615-05 Density and dimensional requirements.
- §135-615-06 General requirements.
- §135-615-07 Uses and structures subject to special permit requirements.
- §135-615-08 Special permit for design, development and parking.
- §135-615-09 Administrative site plan review only in Braintree-Weymouth Landing District (BWLD).
- §135-615-10 Parking requirements of the Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
- §135-615-11 Site access, parking and bicycle requirements of the Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
- §135-615-12 Special permit - parking reduction.
- §135-615-13 Signage and advertising devices within the Braintree-Weymouth Landing District.
- §135-615-14 Separation.
- §135-616 MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay Districts (MCMOD).
- §135-617 Mixed Use Planned Unit Development District.
ARTICLE VII
Area Regulations
Sections
- §135-701 Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations: Notes.
- §135-702 Landscaping, tree protection and buffer zones.
- §135-703 Additional front yard requirements.
- §135-704 Frontage requirement.
- §135-705 Multifamily dwellings.
- §135-706 Preexisting lots.
- §135-707 Corner lots.
- §135-708 Open space.
- §135-709 Height restrictions.
- §135-710 Limitations on number of buildings for dwelling purposes on each lot.
- §135-711 Site plan review (SPR) of multifamily, apartment, business and commercial developments.
ARTICLE VIII
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Sections
- §135-801 Purpose.
- §135-802 Applicability.
- §135-803 Decreases in parking requirements.
- §135-804 Multiple uses.
- §135-805 Location of required off-street parking facilities.
- §135-806 Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
- §135-807 Submission of parking plan.
- §135-808 Standards for parking facilities.
- §135-809 Dimensions for parking spaces, bays, and aisles.
- §135-810 Operation and maintenance of parking areas.
- §135-811 Submission of landscaping plans.
- §135-812 Landscaping requirements (see § 135-708).
- §135-813 Construction standards.
- §135-814 Off-street loading and unloading areas.
- §135-815 Village Zoning District off-street parking and loading.
ARTICLE IX
Rules and Regulations for Signs
Sections
- §135-901 Purpose.
- §135-902 Definitions.
- §135-903 Residential areas.
- §135-904.1 General business area.
- §135-904.2 Highway business area.
- §135-904.3 Commercial area.
- §135-904.4 Open space and conservancy areas.
- §135-904.5 Special regulations for gasoline service stations and repair garages only.
- §135-904.6 Village Zoning Overlay District: rules and regulations for signs.
- §135-905 Illumination.
- §135-906 Temporary signs
- §135-907 Construction.
- §135-908 Administration.
- §135-909 Nonconforming signs.
- §135-910-01 Billboard Zoning Overlay District.
- §135-910-02 Purpose.
- §135-910-03 Special permit granting authority.
- §135-910-04 Applicability.
- §135-910-05 Special permit criteria.
- §135-911 Severability. [1]
- §135-912 Exemption. [1]
ARTICLE XI
Environmental Performance Standards
Sections
- §135-1101 Establishment of standards.
- §135-1102 Noise and vibration control.
- §135-1103 Definitions.
- §135-1104 Prohibited acts.
- §135-1105 Sound levels by receiving land use.
- §135-1106 Restrictions on noise emitted from construction sites.
- §135-1107 Motor vehicles and motorcycles on public rights-of-way.
- §135-1108 Enforcement.
- §135-1109 Permits and exemptions.
- §135-1110 Hearings.
- §135-1111 Appeals.
- §135-1112 Penalties.
- §135-1113 Conflict with other regulations.
- §135-1114 Severability.
ARTICLE XV
Zoning Amendments
Sections
- §135-1501 Amendments.
- §135-1502 Submission requirements.
- §135-1503 Submission of proposed amendment to Planning Board.
- §135-1504 Public hearings on proposed amendments.
- §135-1505 Defects in notice.
- §135-1506 Submission of report of Planning Board prior to vote; failure to adopt proposed amendment within time limit.
- §135-1507 Required vote for adoption.
- §135-1508 Limitations on reintroduction of defeated amendments.
- §135-1509 Submission of materials to Attorney General.
- §135-1510 Effect on other legislation.
- §135-1511 Validity; limitations on claims of invalidity.
ARTICLE XVIII
Medical and Adult Use or Non-Retail Marijuana Establishments
Sections
- §135-1801 Purpose.
- §135-1802 Definitions.
- §135-1803 Prohibition.
- §135-1804 Special submission requirements for non-retail marijuana establishments and medical marijuana treatment centers.
- §135-1805 Restrictions on non-retail marijuana establishments and medical marijuana treatment centers.
- §135-1806 Special permit criteria.