Front yard setback shall be measured from the right-of-way line where a plan of the way is on file with the Registry of Deeds or in Town Records. In the absence of such plan, the front yard setback shall be measured from the nearest side line on the traveled way to the outer front wall of the building. The Building Commissioner may waive this requirement and establish a front yard setback to conform to buildings on the same side of the street within 200 linear feet of the property.

The special permit granting authority may in its discretion issue a special permit allowing new or existing buildings located in a Special Flood Hazard Area, as defined by the latest edition of 780 CMR, to be elevated beyond the prescribed height limit to flood proof said building by meeting or exceeding the flood elevation requirements of said CMR. Building cannot exceed the elevation required to comply with 780 CMR by more than four feet.

Side yards and rear yards shall be measured from the furthermost projection of the main structure. However, chimneys, cantilevered windows, eaves, and canopies may project no more than 30 inches into the prescribed setbacks. Entry and exit platforms not exceeding 30 square feet (and accompanying stairs) are permitted in the side or rear setback as a matter of right.

In FEMA Flood Zones VE, AO, and AE, an attached covered structure to house utilities may be constructed in the side or rear setback of an existing residential building for the purpose of housing utilities that are to be elevated above the base flood elevation as shown on the FEMA Flood Map for that building's location. Utilities are defined as and are limited to heating units, water heater and hot water storage, electrical panel, washer and dryer. The footprint of such structure shall not exceed 50 square feet and it shall not encroach into the side or rear setback more than 50% of the required setback of the structure. Such structure shall be allowed when the Building Commissioner or Zoning Enforcement Officer determines that no other practical space is available in the residence to house the elevated utilities.

Width of lot at front yard setback line (building line) shall be at least the same as the minimum frontage requirements.

Includes accessory buildings.

Where not otherwise specified.

Appurtenances to buildings, such as chimneys, ventilators, towers, spires, equipment and stairwell and/or elevator penthouses, and ornamental features may extend up to 10 linear feet above the height of the building. Such appurtenances shall not be used for occupancy except for repairs and maintenance. (Amended, Annual Town Meeting, May 13, 2002)

Roads, driveways, parking lots and other paved surfaces shall not be considered in computing maximum lot coverage.

Two Multi-family buildings may be built on one lot provided that the buildings conform in all other respects to the Zoning Bylaw, and only if the Planning Board, under the Site Plan Review process, determines that two buildings would be less detrimental to the neighborhood by preventing the so-called "wall" effect.

Maximum height limitations may be exceeded by Special Permit issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals allowing a variation of roof heights of the structure or structures. The average height of the various roofs shall not exceed the maximum height allowed in the particular district. In no case shall the highest roof exceed the maximum height allowed in that district by more than 12 vertical feet.

In the event that additional yards are required to assure access to the rear of the lot or any adjacent lots, such yards shall be provided with a minimum width of 12 linear feet.

Fixed, retractable, or removable awnings and canopies for the protection of the public from the elements may be erected or installed within the front setback areas. On business and commercial buildings located in a multi-family residential district, the awnings and canopies shall be limited to a six foot extension across the full face of the building. On multi-family residential buildings, the awnings and canopies shall be limited to the area of the front entry walkway extending in a straight line to the building and not exceeding six linear feet in width.

Density figures shall be allowed as a ratio in proportion to the actual area of the lot in question.

Areas such as wetlands, steep slopes over 45% grade, and land below the high water mark shall not be counted in figuring the number of permissible units for the purpose of calculating the minimum area in square feet per dwelling unit.

Open space for active recreation totaling not less than 12 square feet for each dwelling unit shall be provided on those parcels used for apartments.

Seventy feet with Flexible Plan Development (FPD), per § 410-4.3 of this zoning bylaw.

(Deleted April 10, 1995 Town Meeting, Article 21)

To be determined by the Board of Appeals on a case-by-case basis.

The requirements of Table 51 apply to all multi-family structures erected in this district.

Does not apply to Business Uses.

In-ground and above-ground swimming pools and unroofed decks and patios not exceeding five feet in height from average finish grade (not including guard rails), shall not count toward said lot coverage.

The Board of Appeals may as an exception by Special Permit waive this requirement and establish a frontage to conform to other buildings. Existing buildings shall not attain non-conforming status because of this setback requirement.

The same minimum yard dimension as for single-family dwellings Table 50, Subsection A, shall be required for any portion of a lot adjacent to a Residence District.

Areas abutting a residential area shall provide screening along the common property line in the form of an opaque fence, wall, or evergreen shrubbery at least six feet in height.

If a lot in a Mixed Use Residential District is used for both residential and non-residential purposes, the entire area of such lot may be considered in calculating both the minimum land area requirements for dwelling units and for buildings or portions of buildings occupied other than as dwelling units.

Appurtenances such as chimneys, ventilators, towers, spires, equipment, stairwell and/or elevator penthouses and ornamental features shall not be included when measuring the maximum permitted height of buildings. (Amended, Annual Town Meeting, May 13, 2002)

Calculation of lot coverage in single-family districts for undeveloped tidal waterfront lots at the time of the adoption of this bylaw shall not include any land below the mean high water as determined by NGVD (National Geodetic Vertical Data).

Minimum Lot Area: 3 acres (m).

Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet (a)(c)(k).

Maximum Height of Buildings: 40 feet (e)(f)(l).

Maximum Lot Coverage:*

Minimum setback from lot lines:

Minimum land area per dwelling unit from each dwelling unit: 7,800 sq. ft. (m).

Number of buildings per lot. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this zoning bylaw, more than one principal building, more than two multi-family dwellings, and more than one other permitted structure may be constructed on a lot so long as there is no violation of the requirements of § 410-3.3B(3) and of the uses permitted in § 410-3.3A(3).

Setbacks:

Building Heights:

Massing

Density

Minimum Lot Area: 5 acres (m).

Minimum Lot Frontage: 150 feet (a)(c)(k).

Maximum Height of Buildings: 40 feet (e)(f)(l).

Maximum Lot Coverage:

Minimum Setback from Lot Lines

Minimum Land Area Requirements

Number of Buildings Per Lot. Not withstanding any other provisions of this zoning bylaw, more than one principal building, more than two multi-family dwellings, and more than one other permitted structures may be constructed on a lot so long as there is no violation of the requirements of § 410-3.5B(2) and of the uses permitted in § 410-3.3A(2).

Proximity of Buildings to Each Other

In a Business District, off-street parking is permitted on setback areas.

For one, two and three family dwellings, off-street parking shall be permitted within the set-back areas, but not closer than three feet to any interior lot lines. Such parking area shall have an improved surface that shall be approved by the Building Commissioner, with consideration given to runoff and drainage. Said permission does not exempt proposed new one, two or three family dwellings from complying with the parking requirements for new construction.

The street or adjacent property shall be protected from lights by: 1) a strip at least four feet wide, densely planted with shrubs or trees which are of a type that may be expected to form a year-round dense screen within three years, or 2) a wall, barrier, or fence of uniform appearance and at least 50% opaque, or 3) a landscaped earthen mound, or 4) a drop in grade from the adjacent property or street level to the parking level. Such screening shall be at least three feet high along the street and at least five feet high along the property lines abutting residential, public or semi-public property. These minimums shall apply to shrubs and trees used as screens at the time of planting. Such screening shall be maintained in good condition at all times.

Parking stalls in parking lots shall be set back from the street lot line a minimum of five feet.

At least 5% of the interior of a parking lot with 21 to 60 parking spaces and at least 10% of the interior or a parking lot with 61 or more parking spaces shall be landscaped and continually maintained. Planting along the perimeter of a parking area, whether required screening or a general beautification, shall not be considered as part of the required interior landscaping. The landscaping shall be distributed throughout the parking area and shall include trees or shrubs as well as other plant material. Existing trees shall be preserved wherever possible. No planting bed shall have a width of less than three feet. The provisions of this Subsection E(3) shall not apply to a Business District.

Availability of garage space on the premises.

Availability of screened space on the premises.

Size of land available for said use.

Unavailability of suitable parking facilities.

Detriment to the neighborhood.