Everett City Zoning Code
SECTION 19A
Limited Site Plan Review.
(Ord. C0355-18; amended as part of October 2021 update)
a.
Section 3 Uses.
Any proposed nonprofit educational, religious, or child-care uses of land protected under MGL c.40A, §3 (“Section 3 uses”) with greater than 5,000 gross square feet shall be subject to a limited site plan review under this section. Such reviews shall be consistent with all relevant statutory provisions.
b.
Purpose.
The purpose of this section is to ensure that Section 3 uses and facilities are reasonably regulated in regard to bulk and height of structures and determining yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and building coverage.
c.
Authority.
Site plan review of a Section 3 use shall be granted by the planning board (“board”). Subject to the limitations of MGL c.40A, §3, the board may impose any such conditions, limitations, and safeguards as it deems appropriate to protect the interests of, and consistent with, the planning objectives for the underlying zoning district.
d.
Regulations.
1.
For uses listed under this section, limited site plan approval shall be required for the construction, reconstruction, or use of structures or premises or for the establishment, intensification, or change of use, kind, character or degree of a structure or premises greater than 5,000 square feet. Construction, extension, addition, establishment or change shall not commence, and no building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued, until limited site plan approval has been issued by the board.
3.
The board’s review and evaluation of an application for limited site plan approval shall be limited to the following criteria:
a.
In reviewing the site plan submittal for a Section 3 use, the following issues shall be considered:
1.
The bulk and height of any proposed structure(s) and accessory structure(s), adequacy of open spaces, the building coverage on the site, yard sizes (setbacks) and lot areas;
2.
The physical layout of the structure(s), driveways, parking areas, utilities and other infrastructure; and
3.
The adequacy of the arrangement of parking, drop-off/pick-up and loading areas in relation to the proposed use of the site.
b.
Adequate parking shall be provided, meeting the applicable requirements of Section 17 or Section 30 as designated by the zoning district(s) of the Everett Zoning Ordinance as to minimum number of off-street parking spaces, the location and size of the parking area(s), and construction standards, in a manner which allows for safe vehicular maneuvering and pedestrian movement within the site. Adequate facilities for loading and unloading of stock, merchandise, material, and supplies shall be provided and screened in accordance with Section 19 or Section 30 as designated by the zoning district(s) of the Everett Zoning Ordinance. Further, adequate drop-off and pick up locations shall be included in all projects.
c.
The site drainage shall be designed in accordance with the city of Everett stormwater regulations in effect at the time.
d.
The design and adequacy of the sewage disposal system(s) to serve the proposed development shall be in accordance with water and sewer department requirements.
e.
Parking areas adjacent to residential uses shall be adequately screened year-round from view from said residence by trees, vegetation, and/or screened fence.
f.
There shall be no unreasonable glare onto public roads and other public ways, into the night sky, or onto neighboring properties from lighting or reflection.
g.
The site plan shall demonstrate conformance with applicable lot area, setback and height regulations for the zoning district in which the premises are located.
4.
The board shall approve an application in the form submitted or with reasonable conditions which shall pertain to this section unless the board finds that the application is incomplete.
5.
Waiver Provision.
The board after review of the completed application, at its discretion may waive certain criteria if it deems it appropriate.
6.
The fee shall be in accordance with the planning board fee schedule.