New Britain City Zoning Code

Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections

CITY OF

NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

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BOARDS AND

COMMISSIONS of the CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

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SUPPLEMENT HISTORY

TABLE

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SECTION 10

TITLE AND SHORT TITLE.

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SECTION 20

DECLARATION OF PURPOSE.

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SECTION 30

DEFINITIONS.

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  • 30-20 - DEFINITION OF WORDS AND TERMS.
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SECTION 40

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS.

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  • 40-10 - Use Regulations.
  • 40-20 - Dimensional Regulations.
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SECTION 50

DISTRICTS AND BOUNDARIES.

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  • 50-20 - Boundaries of Districts on Zoning Map.
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SECTION 60

S-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT single family, 13,500 sq. ft. lots.

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SECTION 70

S-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT single family, 8,000 sq. ft. lots.

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SECTION 80

S-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT single family, 6,000 sq. ft. lots.

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SECTION 90

T RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT single, two and three-family dwellings. Approved 10-3-2024, Item #36535-3

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SECTION 95

T-6 DISTRICT single, two and multifamily up to six units. Approved 6-21-00, #24933-2

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SECTION 100

A-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT multifamily, low density.

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SECTION 110

A-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT multifamily houses, moderate density.

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  • 110-50 - Off-Street Parking Requirements A-2 Zone. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36535-3]
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SECTION 120

A-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT multifamily houses, high density.

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SECTION 125

SRD DISTRICT Special Residential Design. Approved 2-22-85, Item # 16617-1

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  • 125-50 - Supplemental Regulations.
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SECTION 130

OP DISTRICT office and public buildings.

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    • Residence Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Residence Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
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SECTION 135

RO DISTRICT Residential and Office. Approved 2-21-86, Item #17164-1

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    • Residence Uses.
    • Residence Uses.
    • Business Uses.
  • 135-50 - Parking.
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SECTION 140

B-1 DISTRICT secondary business.

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
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SECTION 145

B-1R DISTRICT Neighborhood Business Revitalization. Approved 2-23-06, Item #28899-2

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
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SECTION 150

B-2 DISTRICT shopping centers.

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
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SECTION 160

B-3 DISTRICT neighborhood mixed use.

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    • Residence Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
  • 160-60 - Off-Street Parking Requirements B-3 Zone. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36375-3]
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SECTION 170

CBD and CBD-R DISTRICTS central business district and central business district—residential. Approved 6-26-08; Item #30065-3; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Residential Uses. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
    • Other Uses. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Residential Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
    • Residential Uses. [Approved 3-17-77, Item #12386-1; DELETED 6-26-08, Item #30065-3]
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
  • 170-50 - Supplemental Regulations in the CBD and CBD-R Zones. [Approved 6-26-08, Item #30065-3; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3]
    • 170-50-60 - Courts.
    • 170-100-45 - Facades and Storefronts Appearance. [Approved 3-25-13, Item #32145-2]
  • 170-110 - Signs in the CBD and CBD-R Zones. [Approved 10-25-15, Item #33220-2; Amended 3-19-25, Item #36711-3]
      • 170-110-10.70 - Named Building Signs. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36534-3]
      • 170-110-10.80 - General Provisions. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36534-3]
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SECTION 175

ARUD DISTRICT Adaptive Reuse of Non-Used or Under-Utilized Industrial Buildings. Approved 10-19-14, Item #32840-3

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SECTION 180

TP DISTRICT technology park. Approved 9-21-84, Item #16395-1

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    • Business Uses.
    • Community Facilities Uses.
    • Business Uses.
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SECTION 185

TPC DISTRICT technology park/commercial. Approved 1-27-07, Item #29357-2

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    • Business Uses.
    • Community Facilities Uses.
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SECTION 190

I-1 DISTRICT industrial parks.

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
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SECTION 200

I-2 DISTRICT general industry.

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    • Residential Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Business Uses.
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SECTION 210

- I-3 DISTRICT Industry, transportation and logistics.

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    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
    • Community Facilities.
    • Industrial Uses.
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SECTION 215

UI DISTRICT Urban Industrial. Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1

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    • Business Uses.
    • Industrial Uses.
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SECTION 216

IHZ/TOD-1 Incentive Housing Zone/Transit-Oriented Design District - Downtown. Approved 10-25-15; Item #33221-2

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  • 216-30 - Accessory Uses.
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SECTION 217

TOD-EM-1 and TOD-EM-2, Transit-Oriented Development District - East Main, Primary District and Transit-Oriented Development District - East Main, Secondary District

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    • Residence Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
    • Business Uses.
  • 217-15 - Permitted Uses TOD-EM-2 Zone. [Approved 2-19-17, Item #]
    • Residence Uses.
    • Community Facility Uses.
  • 217-25 - Special Exception Uses TOD-EM-2 Zone. [Approved 10-21-25, Item #36881-3]
  • 217-30 - Accessory Uses TOD-EM-1 and TOD-EM-2 Zones. [Approved 2-19-17, Item #]
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SECTION 218

TOD-ES-1 AND TOD-ES-2, TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - EAST STREET PRIMARY AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT - EAST STREET SECONDARY DISTRICTS. Approved 2-19-17, Item #

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  • 218-30 - Accessory Uses TOD-ES-1 and TOD-ES-2.
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SECTION 220

PROHIBITED USES.

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SECTION 230

SUPPLEMENTAL USE AND DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.

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  • 230-10 - Placement of Accessory Buildings and Uses, Including Garages, Off-Street Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
  • 230-20 - Lot Area, Lot Width, and Lot Coverage.
  • 230-30 - Height.
  • 230-40 - Yards.
  • 230-50 - Courts.
  • 230-60 - Spacing Between Buildings.
  • 230-80 - Floor Area Ratio.
  • 230-90 - Minimum Residential Floor Area.
  • 230-100 - Permitted Fences and Walls.
  • 230-110 - Required Transitional Yards and Screening. [Approved 3-28-08, Item #29947-2]
  • 230-130 - Open Space Regulations.
  • 230-145 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Controls. [Approved 9-15-85, Item #16911-]
    • 230-145-20 - Activities Requiring a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
    • 230-145-30 - Exemptions.
    • 230-145-40 - Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
    • 230-145-50 - Minimum Acceptable Standards.
    • 230-145-60 - Issuance or Denial of Certification.
    • 230-145-70 - Conditions Relating to Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
    • 230-145-80 - Inspection and Release of Bond.
  • Section 230-150 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR THE UI ZONING DISTRICT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
    • 230-150-10 - Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
    • 230-150-20 - Landscaping and Screening.
    • 230-150-30 - Buffer Zones and Fencing.
    • 230-150-40 - Architectural Design.
  • Section 230-160 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR PLANNED RETAIL SHOPPING COMPLEXES IN THE TPC ZONING DISTRICT
    • 230-160-10 - GENERAL INTENT AND REQUIREMENTS.
    • 230-160-20 - Parking and Truck Loading Spaces.
    • 230-160-30 - Landscaping and Screening.
    • 230-160-40 - Architectural Design.
  • Section 230-170 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR MOTOR VEHICLE SALES; MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE; MOTOR VEHICLE WASH OR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH; MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE LOT AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES - UNLICENSED IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT (Whether Re-Licensing or Modification of Existing Operations or Application for New Approval). [Approved 3-28-08, item #29948-2; Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
  • Section 230-180 - SUPPLEMENTAL CONTROLS FOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICES IN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDINGS. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
  • Section 230-190 - SUPPLEMENTAL USE CONTROLS [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
  • Section 230-200 - FOOD TRUCK. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36376-3]
  • Section 230-210 - HOME OCCUPATION. [Approved 5-29-24, Item #36440-3]
  • 230-220 - Excavation and Land Filling. [Approved 11-20-24, Item #36583-3]
  • 230-230 - Supplemental Controls for Smoke Shops.
  • 230-240 - Dumpsters.
  • 230-250 - Outdoor Storage.
  • 230-260 - Supplemental Controls for Drive-Throughs. [Approved 3-19-25, Item #36710-3]
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SECTION 240

OFF-STREET PARKING AND TRUCK LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS.

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  • 240-10 - Method of Determining Off-Street Parking Space Requirements.
  • 240-50 - Private Garages or Off-Street Parking Areas in Residence and OP Districts—Supplemental Regulations.
  • 240-60 - Access Driveway Requirements.
  • 240-70 - Design Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Truck Loading Areas.
  • 240-80 - Exemptions and Waivers.
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SECTION 250

SIGN REGULATIONS.

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  • 250-20 - Announcement or Professional Signs.
  • 250-30 - Business or Identification Signs.
    • 250-30-40 - Freestanding Ground Signs in the UI Zoning District. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
  • 250-40 - Real Estate or Construction Signs.
  • 250-50 - Advertising Signs or Billboards.
  • 250-60 - Temporary Signs.
  • 250-70 - Directional Signs.
  • 250-71 - Bus Passenger Waiting Shelter Advertising Sign. [Approved 10-22-81, Item #14771-5]
  • 250-80 - General Provisions.
    • 250-80-20 - Illuminated and Moving Signs.
  • 250-90 - Application.
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SECTION 260

NONCONFORMING USES AND NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.

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  • 260-10 - Unlawful Buildings, Structures, or Uses Not to be Construed as Nonconforming.
  • 260-20 - Continuance.
  • 260-30 - Extension.
  • 260-40 - Change.
  • 260-50 - Abandonment.
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SECTION 270

THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS.

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  • 270-10 - Organization and General Procedure.
  • 270-40 - Special Exception Uses.
    • 270-40-20 - Guiding Principles.
    • 270-40-40.05 - ADULT-ORIENTED ESTABLISHMENTS. [Approved 3-13-98, Item #23533-6]
    • 270-40-40.10 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR PERMIT LOCATION.
    • 270-40-40.20 - ARENA, ASSEMBLY HALL.
    • 270-40-40.35 - MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND/OR MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE. [Approved 3-28-08, Item #29948-2; Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
    • 270-40-40.40 - CEMETERY.
    • 270-40-40.50 - CLUB, MEMBERSHIP, NON-PROFIT; POLITICAL CLUB.
    • 270-40-40.60 - CLUB, RESIDENCE MEMBERSHIP, NON-PROFIT.
    • 270-40-40.70 - COLLEGE.
    • 270-40-40.80 - COMMERCIAL PUBLIC RECREATION USE NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED.
    • 270-40-40.85 - CONGREGATE OR ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING. [Approved 6-21-00; Item #24933-2]
    • 270-40-40.90 - COUNTRY CLUB.
    • 270-40-40.100 - CREMATORY.
    • 270-40-40.110 - DAY CAMP.
    • 270-40-40.120 - MOTOR VEHICLE FUELING STATION. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
    • 270-40-40.125 - MOTOR VEHICLE WASH OR AUTOMATIC CAR WASH.[Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
    • 270-40-40.126 - MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE LOT. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
    • 270-40-40.127 - MOTOR VEHICLE WRECKING OR RECYCLING BUSINESS. [Approved 4-18-17, Item #]
    • 270-40-40.140 - GREENHOUSE.
    • 270-40-40.150 - HOSPITAL.
    • 270-40-40.151 - MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT. [Approved 1-19-79, Item #13217-3]
    • 270-40-40.155 - ADULT USE CANNABIS AND MEDICAL MARIJUANA [Approved 4-14-2022, Item #35700-3]
    • 270-40-40.156 - MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCER/ADULT USE CANNABIS FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURER/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER/ADULT USE CANNABIS PRODUCT PACKAGER/ADULT USE CANNABIS CULTIVATOR AND/OR ADULT USE CANNABIS MICRO-CULTIVATOR. [Approved 4-14-22, Item #35700-3]
    • 270-40-40.160 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES IN AN OP DISTRICT.
    • 270-40-40.165 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES IN A T-6 DISTRICT. [Approved 6-21-00, Item #24933-2]
    • 270-40-40.170 - MOTEL.
    • 270-40-40.180 - NURSERY SCHOOL.
    • 270-40-40.190 - NURSING HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME, REST HOME.
    • 270-40-40-195 - OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES INCLUDING PARKING GARAGES IN THE UI DISTRICT FOR PUBLIC USE OR PROFIT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
    • 270-40-40.200 - PARKING GARAGE-PUBLIC; OFF-STREET PARKING AREA-PUBLIC.
    • 270-40-40.210 - PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL.
    • 270-40-40.220 - PUBLIC UTILITY FACILITY.
    • 270-40-40.230 - MULTIFAMILY HOUSES AND APARTMENTS OVER FIRST OR FIRST AND SECOND STORY NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE CBD DISTRICT. [Approved 11-21-86, Item #17459; Approved 6-20-88, Item #18284-1; DELETED 6-26-08; Item #30065-3]
    • 270-40-40.235 - Mixed-Use Residential Dwellings and Business in the B-1R District. [Approved 2-23-06, Item #28899-2]
    • 270-40-40.240 - TECHNOLOGY PARK DISTRICT. [Approved 9-21-84, Item #16395-1]
    • 270-40-40.250 - UI DISTRICT PROVISIONS FOR BUILDINGS OVER 40 FEET IN HEIGHT. [Approved 2-17-98, Item #23706-1]
    • 270-40-40.260 - CHILD DAYCARE. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
    • 270-40-40.280 - HOME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. [Approved 3-16-23, Item #36000-3]
    • 270-40-40.290 - Regulations Governing Size, Position, and Amenities of Accessory Dwelling Units. [Approved 11-20-24, Item #36584-3]
    • 270-40-40.300 - SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS.
  • 270-50 - VARIANCES.
    • 270-50-20 - General Principles.
    • 270-50-30 - General Standards.
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SECTION 280

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.

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  • 280-10 - Interpretation.
  • 280-20 - Relation of Zoning Ordinance to Other Provisions of Law, and to Private Covenants and Agreements.
  • 280-30 - Enforcement.
  • 280-40 - Inspection of Premises.
  • 280-50 - Building Permits-General Procedure.
  • 280-70 - Completion of Buildings for which Permits Have Been Issued.
  • 280-80 - Certificates of Occupancy.
  • 280-90 - Zoning Permits. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]
  • 280-100 - Certificate of Zoning Compliance. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]
  • 280-110 - General Zoning Analysis Letter. [Approved 10-3-24, Item #36539-3]
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SECTION 290

PUBLIC RECORDS.

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SECTION 300

PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENT. Deleted 3-25-10, Item #30861-2

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SECTION 310

VALIDITY.

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SECTION 320

REPEALER.

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SECTION 330

WHEN EFFECTIVE.

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APPENDIX B—SCHEDULE

OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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AMENDMENTS TO

THE ZONING ORDINANCES

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