Lyme City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 7
General Requirements
Sections
- § 315-7.1 Compliance with regulations.
- § 315-7.2 Building and structure height.
- § 315-7.3 Accessory buildings or structures in required yard areas.
- § 315-7.4 Reduction of lot area or dimensions.
- § 315-7.5 Required lot width and frontage.
- § 315-7.6 Projection into front, side or rear yards.
- § 315-7.7 Obstructions at street intersections.
- § 315-7.8 Lots on narrow streets.
- § 315-7.9 Indefinite rights-of-way.
- § 315-7.10 Use of land for access or parking.
- § 315-7.11 Number of family dwelling units per lot.
- § 315-7.12 Trailer camps and coaches and recreational vehicles.
- § 315-7.13 Lots with more than one family dwelling unit.
- § 315-7.14 Conversion of existing dwelling to two-family dwelling.
- § 315-7.15 Dumping and storing of refuse.
- § 315-7.16 Offensive uses.
- § 315-7.17 Other uses.
- § 315-7.18 Commercial cutting of timber.
- § 315-7.19 Deer fences.
- § 315-7.20 Stream crossing.
- § 315-7.21 Stormwater management and low-impact development.
- § 315-7.22 Setback surveys.
- § 315-7.23 Cannabis.
ARTICLE 10
Administration and Enforcement
Sections
- § 315-10.1 Interpretation.
- § 315-10.2 Enforcement; penalties for offenses.
- § 315-10.3 Zoning permit and certificate of zoning compliance required.
- § 315-10.4 Fees.
- § 315-10.5 House numbering required.
- § 315-10.6 Review and approval of first lot division.
- § 315-10.7 Exemption of free split for lots created for affordable housing use or conservation.
ARTICLE 11
Site Plans
Sections
- § 315-11.1 Purpose.
- § 315-11.2 Requirements for site plan.
- § 315-11.3 Optional informal discussion of site plan with Commission.
- § 315-11.4 Application for site plan approval.
- § 315-11.5 Contents of site plan application.
- § 315-11.6 Site plan objectives.
- § 315-11.7 Approval of site plan.
- § 315-11.8 Surety.
- § 315-11.9 Amendments to approved site plan.
- § 315-11.10 Commencement of construction.
- § 315-11.11 Certificate of occupancy.
ARTICLE 12
Special Permits
Sections
- § 315-12.1 Purpose.
- § 315-12.2 Authority.
- § 315-12.3 Application for special permit.
- § 315-12.4 Referrals.
- § 315-12.5 Conditions for granting special permit.
- § 315-12.6 Permitted stipulations with special permit.
- § 315-12.7 Commission action.
- § 315-12.8 Revocation of approval; abandonment.
- § 315-12.9 Amendments or modifications.
- § 315-12.10 Time period and expiration.
- § 315-12.11 Inspection.
ARTICLE 14
Conservation District
Sections
- § 315-14.1 Purpose.
- § 315-14.2 Setback from water bodies.
- § 315-14.3 Restrictions on use of land adjoining tidal wetlands.
- § 315-14.4 Additional requirements for residential structures over 4,000 square feet in total area.
- § 315-14.5 Removal of soil and earth materials.
- § 315-14.6 Dumping and storing of refuse.
- § 315-14.7 Burning of undergrowth.
- § 315-14.8 Commercial cutting of timber.
ARTICLE 15
Floodplain District
Sections
- § 315-15.1 Purpose.
- § 315-15.2 Delineation of floodplain areas.
- § 315-15.3 Definitions.
- § 315-15.4 Enforcement of Floodplain District regulations.
- § 315-15.5 Variances.
- § 315-15.6 Uses permitted in Floodplain Districts (FP-40).
- § 315-15.7 Uses prohibited.
- § 315-15.8 Minimum lot area and width.
- § 315-15.9 Aboveground storage tanks.
- § 315-15.10 Portion of structure in flood zone.
- § 315-15.11 Structures in two or more flood zones.
- § 315-15.12 Structures entirely or partially over water.
ARTICLE 16
Sedimentation and Erosion Control
Sections
- § 315-16.1 Plans required.
- § 315-16.2 Soil erosion and sediment control plan.
- § 315-16.3 Minimum acceptable standards.
- § 315-16.4 Issuance or denial of certification.
- § 315-16.5 Conditions relating to soil erosion and sediment control.
- § 315-16.6 Use of noninvasive species.
- § 315-16.7 Inspection; progress reports.
ARTICLE 18
Earth Materials Operations
Sections
- § 315-18.1 Purpose.
- § 315-18.2 Uses allowed without permit.
- § 315-18.3 Waiver of certain requirements for farm ponds.
- § 315-18.4 Preexisting operations.
- § 315-18.5 Applicability.
- § 315-18.6 Plan requirements.
- § 315-18.7 Conditions.
- § 315-18.8 Limitations.
- § 315-18.9 Waiver.
- § 315-18.10 Application and fee.
- § 315-18.11 Renewals and expirations.
ARTICLE 22
Signs
Sections
Additional Zoning
Details
Sections
- Attachment 1 - Appendix A, Fee Schedule
- Attachment 2 - Appendix B, Zoning Map
- Attachment 3 - Appendix C, Lyme Road Map
- Attachment 4 - Appendix D, Application Materials
- Attachment 5 - Appendix E, Determination of Net Buildable Lot Area: Example
- Attachment 6 - Appendix F, Guidelines for Tidal Areas in Lyme
- Attachment 7 - Appendix G, Eightmile Watershed Overlay District Map
- Attachment 8 - Appendix H, Backyard Stream Buffers
- Attachment 9 - Appendix I, Design Elements for Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development