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Easton City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Use Regulations

§ 235-13 Principal uses.

A. 
Applicability of Use Regulations. Except as provided by law or in this chapter in each district no building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied except for the purposes permitted as set forth in the accompanying Table of Use Regulations. Any use not listed shall be construed to be prohibited.
B. 
Permitted Uses. In the following Table of Use Regulations the uses permitted by right in the district shall be designated by the letter (Y). Uses designated (N) shall not be permitted in the district. Those uses that may be permitted by special permit in the district, in accordance with § 235-56 shall be designated by identification of the Special Permit Granting Authority, which is either:
[Amended 11-12-2019 STM by Art. 13]
ZBA
Zoning Board of Appeals
PZB
Planning & Zoning Board
BOS
Select Board
C. 
Uses Subject to Other Regulations. Uses permitted by right or by special permit shall be subject, in addition to use regulations, to all other provisions of this chapter.
D. 
Table of Use Regulations. See Appendix A- Table of Use Regulations which is declared to be part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.

§ 235-14 Accessory uses.

[Amended 11-18-2024 STM by Art. 8]
A. 
Accessory Uses; All Districts. The following accessory uses are specifically permitted in all districts as of right or by special permit. See Table of Use Regulations.
(1) 
Temporary Construction Trailers. The Building Commissioner may grant a temporary occupancy permit for temporary buildings and trailers during building construction where reasonably required for such construction. Such permit may be issued for an initial period of not more than one year. Permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for successive periods of not more than one year each.
(2) 
Accessory Scientific Uses. Uses, whether or not on the same parcel as activities permitted as a matter of right, which are necessary in connection with scientific research or scientific development or related production, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special permit by the Board of Appeals, provided that the Board finds that the proposed use does not substantially derogate from the public good.
(3) 
Family Day Care Homes. Small and large family day care homes are allowed as set forth in the Table of Uses.
(4) 
Adult Day Care Homes. Adult day care homes are allowed are allowed as set forth in the Table of Uses.
(5) 
Solar Energy Systems. Allowed as set forth in the Table of Uses Appendix A-1 and A-2 for small and medium systems as set forth in § 235-60 Definitions.
B. 
Accessory Uses in the Residence Districts. The following provisions shall apply to accessory uses and structures in the Residence Districts:
(1) 
Boarders. Up to three boarders are allowed as an accessory use.
(2) 
Miscellaneous. Kennels; Contractor's yard for the storage of building materials or equipment; the storage or keeping of commercial landscaping equipment, materials, supplies, or piles; and commercial auto repair or service are prohibited in the Residence Districts.
(3) 
Small and Medium Scale Solar Energy Systems that are ground mounted as set forth in § 235-60 Definitions are permitted as per Appendix B Table of dimensional and density regulations with the requirement of site plan review.
C. 
Accessory Uses in the Business and Industrial Districts. In the Business and Industrial Districts, any use permitted as a principal use is also permitted as an accessory use provided such use is customarily incidental to the main or principal building or use of the land. Any use authorized as a principal use by special permit may also be authorized as an accessory use by special permit provided such use is customarily incidental to the main or principal building or use of the land.

§ 235-15 Home occupations.

A. 
Home Occupation - As of Right. One home occupation may be allowed on any premises as of right, provided that the home occupation:
(1) 
is conducted solely within a dwelling or accessory building and solely by the person(s) occupying the dwelling as a primary residence;
(2) 
is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the premises for residential purposes;
(3) 
does not produce offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, lighting, electrical interference, radioactive emission or environmental pollution;
(4) 
does not utilize exterior storage of material or equipment (including the parking of commercial vehicles);
(5) 
does not exhibit any exterior indication of its presence or any variation from residential appearance;
(6) 
does not produce any customer, pupil, or client trips to the occupation site and has no nonresident employees;
(7) 
is registered as a business with the Town Clerk.
B. 
Home Occupation - By Special Permit. One home occupation may be allowed on any premises by special permit issued by the Board of Appeals, provided that:
(1) 
the home occupation complies with the pertinent provisions of § 235-15A, above;
(2) 
is conducted within a dwelling solely by the person(s) occupying the dwelling as a primary residence and, in addition to the residents of the premises, by not more than two additional employees;
(3) 
does not exhibit any exterior indication of its presence, or any variation from residential appearance, except for a sign or name plate in compliance with § 235-29;
(4) 
a special permit for such use is granted by the Board of Appeals, subject to conditions including, but not limited to, restriction of hours of operation, maximum floor area, off-street parking, and maximum number of daily customer vehicle trips. Such special permit shall lapse upon the transfer of the property.