No lot shall be used and no building shall be erected except in conformance with the following schedule:

TABLE NOTES

A.

Front yard for buildings on West Main Street and Salem Turnpike. For properties located on the southerly and northerly sides of West Main Street and Salem Turnpike, between the west channel of the Yantic River and the easterly right-of-way line of the Connecticut Turnpike: No building or structure shall hereafter be extended, erected or reconstructed with a front yard less than the required zone setback for front yards within the proposed right-of-way shown on the State of Connecticut department of transportation map of Route 82 reconstruction, supplemental to the maps mentioned in section 8.2, and which supplemental map is made part of this section as fully as if set out herein.

B.

In the GC (general commercial) district, 1 side yard of each lot may be omitted and buildings may be built to the common lot line, provided the party or other walls separating them are of masonry construction and without openings.

C.

Coverage may be expanded to a maximum of 70 percent if permanent public access to and along a waterfront in the form of an easement at least 10 feet wide is provided, and if such increase in lot coverage does not adversely affect the coastal resources as defined by CGS § 22a-93(7).

D.

Building height requirements may be waived provided the Commission is furnished with a favorable report by the Fire Marshal of the City of Norwich setting forth the firefighting feasibility of the proposed building.

E.

Any lot existing in a PC zone as of September 29, 2003, may be developed and built upon provided it meets the bulk requirements of a GC zone.

F.

Any lot in excess of 10 acres, maximum lot coverage may be increased to 40 percent.

G.

Vehicular access from Maple Street. In the area bounded by West Main Street, Crane Avenue, Maple Street and Asylum Street, no vehicular access to or from Maple Street shall be permitted to any building or lot.

H.

Display of goods. In all commercial districts no goods, wares, or merchandise shall be displayed in the front yard setback.

I.

The Commission may permit lesser acreage with the provision that parcels are part of a planned subdivision and the total acreage for the entire area calculates to equal the number of lots multiplied by three (number of acres required per lot). The intent of the regulation is to afford the opportunity to develop areas that are more suitable for development as open space and to create a campus atmosphere as part of the project.

J.

The Commission may permit interior lots with no frontage on a street provided a dedicated easement for access is provided from an adjacent parcel using a shared driveway.

K.

The Commission may permit encroachment of the building into the minimum yard setback if the relocation necessary to preserve scenic views.

L.

Lot coverage shall include all structures, parking areas, driveways and similar improvements excluding decorative patios and garden areas, 50 percent maximum lot coverage allowed. Designated wetlands and areas exceeding 35 percent slope shall not be included in the lot size when determining lot coverage.

M.

Excludes architectural features such as spires and cupolas.

The following table is a summary of uses listed in each of the various residential zones. If there is a conflict between this table and the list of uses in each zone, the list of uses in each zone shall govern. This table is solely intended to serve as a summary, and to provide an overview of how each zone addresses uses.

TABLE LEGEND

 Not authorized

 Principal Use

 Accessory Use

 P or A; Special Permit Required

(Ord. No. 1803, § 1, 8-16-21)

2.3.1

Purpose. The NC district is a base zoning district. The purpose of the NC district is to provide opportunities for small-scale business and mixed use development to service neighborhood needs.

2.3.2

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the NC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Open space and passive recreation.

.3

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Business, corporate, and professional offices.

.2

Clinic and medical offices.

.3

Clubs.

.4

Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library).

.5

Customer service establishments (e.g., beauty shop, laundry facilities, photographic studio, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop).

.6

Family or group child care homes in accordance with C.G.S. § 19a-77, as amended.

.7

Financial institutions.

.8

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.9

Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.10

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.11

Off-track branch offices and teletracks.

.12

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.13

Restaurant/café/grill/bar; no drive-through window.

.14

Retail stores.

.15

Satellite parking lot as accessory to any hospital licensed pursuant to section 19a-490(b) Connecticut General Statutes, in accordance with Section 6.14.

.16

Technology research and development (e.g., information technology, software).

.17

Visitor centers/information centers.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Mixed use buildings of up to 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.2

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Advanced manufacturing.

.2

Animal day care.

.3

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

.4

Child care center.

.5

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.6

Commercial kennels in accordance with section 6.15.

.7

Commercial active recreation (e.g., golf courses, ski areas, campsites and riding academies).

.8

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.9

Convalescent, nursing and rehabilitation centers, in accordance with section 6.11.

.10

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

.11

Funeral homes.

.12

Garden apartment multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.13

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.14

Hospitals and sanitariums in accordance with section 6.12.

.15

Hotels/inns in accordance with section 6.13, with the provision that the length of stay shall not exceed one month in a period of 1 year.

.16

Non-profit membership clubs and lodges.

.17

Parks.

.18

Philanthropic, educational, recreational, religious and eleemosynary use by a duly incorporated nonprofit body or government unit.

.19

Public utility facilities as follows: water tanks over 50,000 gallons, propane or natural gas tanks over 50,000 gallons, new electrical substations with more than five megawatt capacity, transmission towers of more than 35 feet in height, waste disposal/transfer station.

.20

Research laboratories (e.g., chemical, pharmaceutical, medical).

.21

Funeral home.

.22

Veterinary hospitals.

.23

Winery in accordance with section 6.10.

2.3.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the NC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Family or group child care home in accordance with C.G.S. § 19a-77, as amended.

.3

Home garden.

.4

Home office/studio in accordance with section 6.1.

.5

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.6

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.7

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, day care).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Accessory residential buildings and personal use garages.

.2

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.3

Minor home occupation in accordance with section 6.1.

.4

Off-street parking, up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.5

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.6

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

.7

Swimming pools in accordance with section 4.16.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Accessory apartment in accordance with section 6.7.

.2

Bed and breakfast inn in accordance with section 6.8.

.3

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

.4

Drive-through windows, as accessory to a permitted use in accordance with Section 6.16.

2.3.4

Special landscaping requirements for new construction. A landscaped buffer strip at least 5 feet wide, seeded to grass and planted with evergreen trees and shrubs shall be placed along the boundary line of the front yard, when buildings are not built to, or within 5 feet of, the front property line.

2.3.5

Additional requirements for accessory uses activities.

.1

No accessory buildings shall be used for residential purposes.

.2

Tool house, greenhouse not including a florist shop or garden structures, except building for housing livestock or poultry.

.3

Buildings for housing livestock or poultry which are kept for domestic use only are permitted not less than 100 feet from a street line and not less than 100 feet from a side or rear lot line.

(Ord. No. 1756, 8-7-17; Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.4.1

Purpose. The GC district is a base zoning district. The purpose of the GC district is to provide opportunities for moderate-scale business development opportunities to service city-wide and regional needs.

2.4.2

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the GC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Docks, slips, piers pursuant to a permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

.3

Open space and passive recreation.

.4

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

.2

Boat sales (i.e., display and repair, including sale of marine equipment or products).

.3

Bus or taxi, passenger station, bus terminal, railroad station.

.4

Business, corporate and professional offices.

.5

Car wash facility.

.6

Clinic and medical offices.

.7

Clubs.

.8

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.9

Commercial active recreation (e.g., golf courses, ski areas, campsites and riding academies).

.10

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.11

Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library).

.12

Customer service establishments (e.g., beauty shop, laundry facilities, photographic studio, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop).

.13

Data centers.

.14

Family daycare homes.

.15

Financial institutions.

.16

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.17

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.18

Hotels/inns in accordance with section 6.13.

.19

Marina/yacht club.

.20

Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.21

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.22

Off-track branch offices and teletracks.

.23

Public buildings and uses including city, state, and federal.

.24

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.25

Restaurant/café/grill/bar; no drive-through window.

.26

Retail, including salesrooms and sales lots for the sale and exchange of new and used passenger motor vehicles, and camping trailers; mobile homes, and vehicle repair.

.27

Satellite parking lot as accessory to any hospital licensed pursuant to section 19a-490(b) Connecticut General Statutes, in accordance with Section 6.14.

.28

Technology research and development (e.g., information technology, software).

.29

Transportation center (e.g., rail, bus, taxi station).

.30

Veterinary hospitals.

.31

Visitor centers/information centers.

.32

Wholesale, jobbing, or distributing establishment provided that any assembling, remodeling, repairing, altering, finishing or refinishing is secondary and incidental to the sale or distribution of its products or merchandise, and any dust, fumes, noise, odors, refuse matter, smoke, vapor or vibration is effectively confined to the lot.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Mixed use buildings of up to 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.2

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

.3

Storage rental facility.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Advanced manufacturing.

.2

Animal day care.

.3

Child day care center.

.4

Funeral homes.

.5

Garages and filling stations in accordance with section 6.3 hereof.

.6

Garden apartment multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.7

Hospitals and sanitariums in accordance with section 6.12.

.8

Mixed use buildings with 21 or more dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.9

Motor vehicle fueling stations, in accordance with section 6.3 hereof.

.10

Motor vehicle repair facility.

.11

Research laboratories (e.g., chemical, pharmaceutical, medical).

2.4.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the GC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Family or group child care home in accordance with C.G.S. § 19a-77, as amended.

.3

Home garden.

.4

Home office/studio in accordance with section 6.1.

.5

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.6

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.7

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.2

Minor home occupation in accordance with section 6.1.

.3

Off-street parking, up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.5

Swimming pools in accordance with section 4.16.

.6

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Drive-through windows, as an accessory to a permitted use in accordance with section 6.16.

.2

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Accessory apartment in accordance with section 6.7.

.2

Bed and breakfast inn in accordance with section 6.8.

.3

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

2.4.4

Landscaping. A landscaped buffer strip at least 8 feet wide, seeded to grass and planted with evergreen trees and shrubs, shall be placed along the boundary line of the front yard.

(Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.5.1

The PC district is a base zoning district. The PC district is a base zoning district. The purpose of the PC district is to provide opportunities for large-scale business development opportunities to service regional needs.

2.5.2

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Open space and passive recreation.

.3

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

.2

Business, corporate and professional offices.

.3

Clinic and medical offices.

.4

Clubs.

.5

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.6

Commercial active recreation uses (e.g., golf courses, ski areas, campsites and riding academies).

.7

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.8

Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library).

.9

Customer service establishments (e.g., beauty shop, laundry facilities, photographic studio, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop).

.10

Data centers.

.11

Financial institutions.

.12

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.13

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.14

Hotels/inns in accordance with section 6.13.

.15

Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.16

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.17

Off-track branch offices and teletracks.

.18

Public buildings and uses including city, state and federal.

.19

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.20

Research laboratories where manufacturing and processing is incidental thereto.

.21

Restaurant/café/grill/bar; no drive-through window.

.22

Retail stores.

.23

Technology research and development (e.g., information technology, software).

.24

Veterinary hospitals.

.25

Visitor centers/information centers.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Mixed use buildings of up to 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.2

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Mixed use buildings of 4 or more dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.2

Motor vehicle fueling stations, not including repair and storage of vehicles, in accordance with section 6.3 hereof.

.3

Research laboratories (e.g., chemical, pharmaceutical, medical).

.4

Storage rental facility.

2.5.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Family or group child care home in accordance with C.G.S. § 191-77, as amended.

.3

Home garden.

.4

Home office/studio in accordance with section 6.1.

.5

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.6

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.7

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.2

Minor home occupation in accordance with section 6.1.

.3

Off-street parking, up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.5

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

.6

Swimming pools in accordance with section 4.16.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Drive-through windows, as an accessory to a permitted use in accordance with section 6.16.

.2

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

2.5.4

Landscaping. A continuous strip on the site not less than 20 feet wide shall be provided along the right-of-way line of any street, highway or public way and shall be suitably seeded to grass and planted with appropriate landscape material or left in its natural state and maintained in good appearance.

(Ord. No. 1803, § 2, 8-16-21; Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.6.1

Purpose. The CC is a base zoning district. The purpose of the CC is to ensure that development within historic downtown Norwich complements and preserves the city's historic character, that it improves economic conditions, and promotes development that is consistent with the goals and objectives of the downtown plan of development and these regulations.

2.6.2

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the CC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Docks, slips, piers pursuant to a permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

.3

Open space and passive recreation.

.4

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

.2

Bars, taverns, cafes.

.3

Business, corporate or financial office located on the second floor, or above.

.4

Clinic and medical offices.

.5

Clubs.

.6

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.7

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.8

Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library).

.9

Customer service establishments (e.g., beauty shop, laundry facilities, photographic studio, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop).

.10

Docks, slips, piers.

.11

Financial institutions located on the second floor, or above; no drive-through windows.

.12

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.13

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.14

Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.15

Marina/yacht club.

.16

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.17

Outdoor vendors pursuant to the provisions of chapter 15 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances.

.18

Parks, open space, public recreation facilities.

.19

Public buildings and uses including city, state and federal.

.20

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.21

Restaurant/café/grill/bar; no drive-through window.

.22

Retail, including lobby space for financial institutions; no drive-through windows.

.23

Technology research and development (e.g., information technology, software).

.24

Visitor centers/information centers.

.25

Veterinary hospitals.

.26

Yacht clubs, marinas, boat rentals.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

.2

Mixed use buildings of more than 4 and less than 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Advanced manufacturing.

.2

Business, corporate and professional offices located on the first floor.

.3

Data center.

.4

Financial institutions located on the first floor.

.5

Food manufacturing (e.g., commercial bakery, brewery).

.6

Garden apartment multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.7

High-rise multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.8

Hotel/inn, provided the length of stay shall not exceed one month, In accordance with Section 6.13.

.9

Mixed use buildings of more than 20 units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.10

Off-street parking lot or garage.

.11

Precision manufacturing.

.12

Research laboratories (e.g., chemical, pharmaceutical, medical).

.13

Transportation center (e.g., rail, bus, taxi station).

.14

Urban farm.

2.6.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the CC district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Family or group child care home in accordance with C.G.S. § 19a-77, as amended.

.3

Home garden.

.4

Home office/studio in accordance with section 6.1.

.5

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.6

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.7

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.2

Minor home occupation in accordance with section 6.1.

.3

Off-street parking, up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.5

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

.6

Swimming pools in accordance with section 4.16.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Drive-through windows, as an accessory to a permitted use in accordance with section 6.16.

.2

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

2.6.4

Site Design Considerations. Any change of use, use of any building condemned by the building or housing inspectors, or new construction shall require site plan approval from the Commission on the City Plan pursuant to section 7.4 of these regulations and compliance with all parking and other applicable zoning regulations. The Commission may waive the site plan review criteria and/or the filing of a site plan with the city clerk for any change in use and/or use of condemned buildings, provided said development entails renovations and/or conversion of an existing building and that the following criteria are met:

.1

The Commission is of the opinion that the building facade improvements are consistent with and complement the historic character of the building. The Commission may request review by the state historic commission, design review board, city historian, or other qualified architectural historians of the proposed improvements to the facade.

.2

The Commission may require that sidewalks be replaced in accordance with sidewalk specifications approved by the Commission and director of public works along the frontage on the street if the sidewalks are in poor condition.

.3

Signage shall be provided in accordance with section 5.2 of these regulations.

.4

Fencing and/or lighting shall be harmonious with the character of the surroundings as determined by the Commission to be in accordance with the historic integrity of the area.

2.6.5

Parking requirements. The Commission may waive parking requirements defined in section 5.1 for buildings in the CC under the following circumstances:

.1

Adequate parking can be provided by nearby public or private parking lots.

.2

Request is for a building rated 1 or 2 based on the historic rating system, that are to be renovated to reflect the historic character of the building. Waiver option can not apply to any additions to the structure.

.3

The type of use proposed and determination of parking needs based on best available information (e.g., publications from the American Planning Association, or similar) indicates that additional parking is not needed.

.4

The Commission shall consider the following criteria in determining whether adequate parking is provided within the area to meet the needs of the project:

.1

Peak demand times for parking use and its relationship to the potential of sharing parking.

.2

Provision of parking for employees.

.3

Availability of parking facilities outside of the immediate area in conjunction with public transit.

2.6.6

Additional Special Permit criteria for the Chelsea Central district. It is the intent of this section to encourage creative development that promotes the CC district as an economically viable entity and pedestrian-friendly center. The types of uses developed within the district will have a lasting impact on the future of the CC district and, therefore, it is necessary to promote development that will shape the district to reflect our heritage, become inviting to patrons, and cultivate the aesthetic value of the Chelsea central district as an entity. The following criteria are provided to ensure that the intent of these regulations is met:

.1

The development will promote a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere by improving the streetscape.

.2

The use will not aggravate parking conditions and traffic circulation.

.3

The use will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the downtown plan of development.

.4

The use will not adversely impact future development opportunities within the surrounding area and the CC district.

.5

The use and improvements proposed to the building will complement the historic character of the area. Special consideration shall be given to the reuse of buildings that are rated 1 and 2 in the historic rating system.

(Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.7.1

Purpose. The WD district is a base zoning district. The purpose of the WD district is to provide opportunities for water-dependent development along the city's waterfront.

2.7.2

Principal Uses and Activities. No use of waterfront property is permitted in the waterfront development district unless it is water-dependent as defined in CGS § 22a-93(16) and section 9.2 of these regulations. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the WD district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Docks, slips, piers pursuant to a permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

.3

Open space and passive recreation.

.4

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Boatyard (e.g., building, storing, repairing, selling, servicing boats).

.2

Cultural facility (e.g., museum, art gallery, library)

.3

Customer Service establishments (e.g., beauty shops, laundry facilities, photographic studios, bicycle repair, appliance repair shop).

.4

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.5

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.6

Marina/yacht club.

.7

Mixed use buildings of up to 3 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.8

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.9

Public and private parks and playgrounds.

.10

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.11

Restaurant/café/grill/bar; no drive-through window.

.12

Retail sales and rentals, limited to:

(i)

Boats (i.e., display and repair, including sale of marine equipment or products).

(ii)

Boating, fishing, diving and bathing supplies and equipment.

.13

Swimming pools/clubs.

.14

Visitor centers/information centers.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Mixed use buildings of more than 4 and less than 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.2

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

.2

Business, corporate, and professional offices.

.3

Commercial active recreation uses (e.g., golf courses, ski areas, campsites and riding academies). Minimum lot area: 10 acres.

.4

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.5

Garden apartment multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.6

Government facilities.

.7

High-rise multi-family dwellings in accordance with section 6.4.

.8

Hotels/inns in accordance with section 6.13.

.9

Mixed use buildings of more than 20 units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.10

Non-profit membership clubs and lodges.

.11

Public utility facilities as follows: water tanks over 50,000 gallons, propane or natural gas tanks over 50,000 gallons, new electrical substations with more than five megawatt capacity, transmission towers of more than 35 feet in height, waste disposal/transfer station.

.12

Retail uses not covered in section 2.7.2.2.11.

.13

Transportation center (e.g., rail, bus, taxi station).

2.7.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the WD district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Family or group child care home in accordance with CGS § 19a-77, as amended.

.3

Home garden.

.4

Home office/studio in accordance with section 6.1.

.5

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.6

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.7

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.2

Minor home occupation in accordance with section 6.1.

.3

Off-street parking, up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.5

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

.6

Swimming pools in accordance with section 4.16.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Accessory apartment in accordance with section 6.7.

.2

Bed and breakfast inn in accordance with section 6.8.

.3

Drive-through windows, as an accessory to a permitted use in accordance with section 6.16.

.4

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

2.7.4

Additional Special Permit Criteria in the WD. The purpose of these criteria is to protect the distinctive character of the harbor area and to regulate the appearance of development in the area so to complement the natural and beauty and historic features and landscape of the harbor. The Commission shall consider the following issues for any of the special permitted uses:

.1

The design and placement of any structures or substantial improvements of existing structures or improvements to properties shall contribute to the overall character of the area. Consideration shall be given to design, relationship and compatibility of structures and/or uses to the harbor, landscape, historic and natural resources, and scenic views.

.2

All uses of waterfront property must meet the definition of water-dependent as defined in CGS § 22a-93(16) and section 9.2 of these regulations.

2.7.5

Landscaping. A landscaped buffer strip at least five feet wide, seeded to grass and planted with evergreen trees and shrubs, shall be placed along the boundary line of the front yard.

(Ord. No. 1742, 4-17-17; Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.9.1

Purpose. The PMR district is a base zoning district. The purpose of the PMR district is to provide opportunities for large-scale and intensive industrial development opportunities.

2.9.2

Principal Uses and Activities.

.1

Buildings or land may be used and buildings may be erected or altered for the manufacturing, warehousing, processing, storage, or assembling of products as long as such use is not dangerous by reason of fire or explosion hazard, and not injurious, noxious or detrimental to the community or neighborhood by reason of the emission of dust, odor, fumes, smoke, wastes, refuse matter, noise, vibration, or because of any other objectionable feature.

.2

The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PMR district:

 .3

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Open space and passive recreation.

.3

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .4

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Advanced manufacturing.

.2

Business, corporate and professional offices.

.3

Data centers.

.4

Foundry casting light-weight non-ferrous metal not causing noxious fumes or odor.

.5

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.6

Manufacture, compounding, assembly, packing or treatment of such products as:

(i)

Commercial signs, billboards, and other advertising structures.

(ii)

Pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products, using only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by gas or electricity.

(iii)

Articles or merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: aluminum, bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semi-precious metals or stone, shell, rubber, tin, tobacco, wood (excluding sawmill), tars and paint not involving a boiling process.

(iv)

Candy, cosmetics, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceutical toiletries, and food products, except the rendering or refining of fats and oils.

.7

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.8

Off-premises advertising signs in accordance with section 5.2 hereof.

.9

Precision manufacturing.

.10

Public buildings and uses including city, state and federal.

.11

Public utility lines, stations, facilities and buildings as defined under the Connecticut General Statutes.

.12

Research and development.

.13

Visitor centers/information centers.

.14

Warehousing and storage.

.15

Woodworking shop.

 .5

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

.2

Mixed use buildings of up to 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

 .6

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Blacksmith shop or machine shop, excluding punch presses over 20 tons rated capacity and all drop hammers.

.2

Boat and marine engine sales, display and repair, including sale of marine equipment or products.

.3

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.4

Franchise new car dealerships with salesrooms and sales lots in conjunction therewith for the sale and exchange of new and used passenger motor vehicles, trucks, camping trailers, mobile homes and vehicle repairs.

.5

Manufacture, compounding, assembly, packing or treatment of such products as:

(i)

Glass.

(ii)

Pulp, paper, cardboard, or building board.

.6

Rag or bag cleaning establishments.

.7

Saw or planing mill.

.8

Stone and monument works.

.9

Trucking terminals, in accordance with section 6.18.

.10

Public utility facilities as follows: water tanks over 50,000 gallons, propane or natural gas tanks over 50,000 gallons, new electrical substations with more than five megawatt capacity, transmission towers of more than 35 feet in height, waste disposal/transfer station.

.11

Urban farm.

.12

The following buildings and uses may be permitted by special permit provided the buildings are more than 500 feet from a boundary of any residence or commercial district:

(i)

Adult bookstores and theaters that dispense, sell or entertain using adult media or live entertainment subject to a minimum separation distance of 1,500 feet in any direction of any lot upon which is located a building or premises used for a similar use or for the purpose of a public school, a church or other building used as a place of worship, or a hospital, whether supported by public or private funds.

(ii)

Bulk storage of cement and concrete mixing plants.

(iii)

Manufacturing and storage of alcohol (not including alcoholic beverages), plastics, and chemicals excluding sulphuric, nitric and hydrochloric acid, rubber products, bricks, cement products, tile and terracotta, asphalt products.

(iv)

Metal fabricating plants, rolling mills, boiler works and drop forges.

(v)

Public utility power plants.

(vi)

Waste processing facility (e.g., sale, storage, and sorting of junk, waste, discarded or salvaged materials, machinery, or equipment but not including processing, providing such operation is enclosed by an eight-foot-high tight board or other solid fence).

2.9.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PMR district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.3

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.4

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Caretaker/watchman dwelling, limited to 1 dwelling unit accessory to an industrial use.

.2

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.3

Off-street parking of up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Retail sales in conjunction with products manufactured on the premises and/or products manufactured by the seller but stored on the premises.

.5

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.6

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Excavation in excess of 21,000 square feet of area, in accordance with section 5.4.

2.9.4

Landscaping. A continuous strip on the site not less than 20 feet wide shall be provided along the right-of-way line of any street, highway or public way, and shall be suitably seeded to grass and planted with appropriate landscape material or left in its natural state and maintained in good appearance.

(Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.10.1

Purpose. The BP is a base zoning district. The business park district has been established to provide for a rational and orderly development of industrial and other compatible land uses in areas where they might normally be excluded. It is intended that individual development occur as part of a comprehensive plan and that it be harmonious with surrounding or abutting residential, institutional or other public uses. It is further intended that an open and park-like character be created through good site planning, preservation of open space and natural features and appropriate landscaping. All development will be judged in the spirit of these criteria.

2.10.2

Minimum District Size. A business park district shall consist of a minimum size of 50 contiguous acres.

2.10.3

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the BP district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Open space and passive recreation.

.3

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Advanced manufacturing.

.2

Boat and marine engine sales, display and repair, including sale of marine equipment or products.

.3

Business, corporate and professional offices.

.4

Commercial entertainment center (e.g., bowling alley, pool hall, dance hall, skating rink).

.5

Financial institutions.

.6

Foundry casting light-weight non-ferrous metal not causing noxious fumes or odor.

.7

Franchise new car dealerships with salesrooms and sales lots in conjunction therewith for the sale and exchange of new and used passenger motor vehicles, trucks, camping trailers, mobile homes and vehicle repairs.

.8

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.9

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.10

Hotels/inns in accordance with section 6.13.

.11

Manufacture, compounding, assembly, packing or treatment of such products as:

(i)

Commercial signs, billboards, and other advertising structures.

(ii)

Pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products, using only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by gas or electricity.

(iii)

Merchandise from the following previously prepared materials: aluminum, bone, cellophane, canvas, cloth, cork, feathers, felt, fiber, fur, glass, hair, horn, leather, paper, plastics, precious or semi-precious metals or stone, shell, rubber, tin, tobacco, wood (excluding sawmill), tars and paint not involving a boiling process.

(iv)

Candy, cosmetics, drugs, perfumes, pharmaceutical toiletries, and food products, except the rendering or refining of fats and oils.

(v)

Glass and plastics manufacture.

(vi)

Rubber products.

.12

Metal fabricating plants, rolling mills, boiler works and drop forges.

.13

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.14

Offices and clinics.

.15

Off-track branch offices and teletracks.

.16

Precision manufacturing.

.17

Public buildings and uses including city, state and federal.

.18

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.19

Public utility power plants.

.20

Research and development.

.21

Research laboratories.

.22

Restaurants.

.23

Visitor centers/information centers.

.24

Warehousing and storage.

.25

Woodworking shop.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Clinic and medical offices.

.2

Mixed use buildings of up to 20 dwelling units, in accordance with section 6.5.

.3

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Colleges, universities, educational institutions including private trade schools.

.2

Public utility facilities as follows: water tanks over 50,000 gallons, propane or natural gas tanks over 50,000 gallons, new electrical substations with more than five megawatt capacity, transmission towers of more than 35 feet in height, waste disposal/transfer station.

.3

Saw or planing mill.

.4

Trucking terminals, in accordance with section 6.18.

.5

Urban farm.

2.10.4

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the BP district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.3

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.4

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Caretaker/watchman dwelling, limited to 1 dwelling unit accessory to an industrial use.

.2

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.3

Off-street parking of up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.4

Retail sales in conjunction with products manufactured on the premises and/or products manufactured by the seller but stored on the premises.

.5

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.6

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Assembly halls (e.g., theaters, reception halls, convention centers).

2.10.5

Buildings or land may be used and buildings may be erected or altered for the manufacturing, warehousing, processing, storage, or assembling of products as long as such use is not dangerous by reason of fire or explosion hazard, and not injurious, noxious or detrimental to the community or neighborhood by reason of the emission of dust, odor, fumes, smoke, wastes, refuse matter, noise, vibration, or because of any other objectionable feature.

2.10.6

Landscaping. A continuous landscaped buffer strip on the site not less than 20 feet wide shall be provided along the boundary line of any rear yard, side yard or front yard, except where such a yard abuts a yard located in the same district, the landscaped buffer district may be reduced to 15 feet wide. Such landscape buffer strip shall be suitably seeded to grass and planted with appropriate landscaped material or left in its natural state and maintained in good appearance.

(Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

2.11.1

Purpose. The PDD is a base zoning district. The subject district is designed to provide a creative approach to development within the city and to promote attractive planned development that complements natural, historic, and other resources. In addition, it is the intent of these regulations to promote uses within the district that encourage balanced economic development.

2.11.2

Principal Uses and Activities. The following principal buildings and uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PDD district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Community garden.

.2

Open space and passive recreation.

.3

Public utility substations and solar equipment (1 mW and larger) pursuant to the Connecticut Siting Council.

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Business, corporate and professional offices.

.2

Gyms, fitness and personal training centers. Includes dance studios, martial arts, and sporting facilities.

.3

Healthcare technology research and industries, including advanced medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology facilities.

.4

Hotels/inns in accordance with Section 6.13.

.5

New construction of buildings and additions of up to 5,000 square feet. Buildings of 5,000 square feet or more require a site plan review, as listed below.

.6

Public utility lines, stations, and buildings as defined under Connecticut General Statutes, with the following limitations:

(i)

Water, propane or natural gas tanks up to 50,000 gallons.

(ii)

New electrical substations with 5 or less megawatt capacity.

(iii)

Transmission towers of 35 feet or less in height.

.7

Technology research and development (e.g., information technology, software).

.8

Visitor centers/information centers.

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

New construction of buildings greater than 5,000 square feet.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Colleges, universities, educational institutions, including private trade schools.

.2

Commercial active recreation uses (e.g., golf courses, ski areas, campsites and riding academies). Minimum lot area: 10 acres.

.3

Government buildings and facilities (e.g., administrative offices, recreation center).

.4

Non-profit membership clubs and lodges.

.5

Public and private educational institutions offering curricula meeting educational requirements of the State of Connecticut.

.6

Public utility facilities as follows: water tanks over 50,000 gallons, propane or natural gas tanks over 50,000 gallons, new electrical substations with more than five megawatt capacity, transmission towers of more than 35 feet in height, waste disposal/transfer station.

.7

Restaurant/café/grill; no drive-through window.

.8

Retail/wholesale distribution centers.

.9

Retail uses.

.10

Urban farm.

.11

Winery in accordance with section 6.10.

2.11.3

Accessory Uses and Activities. The following accessory buildings and uses subordinate and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing principal uses may be allowed, and permitted in the PDD district:

 .1

No Permit Required.

.1

Excavation, clearing and site disturbance of less than ½ acre.

.2

Keeping of domestic animals. NOTE: No commercial activity involving domestic animals is permitted and no more than 4 adults of a species per household may be kept and only on the following lot sizes:

(i)

Dogs, cats, fowl, or others compatible with cohabitation with humans may be kept with no minimum lot area. No roosters are allowed.

.3

Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with section 6.2.

.4

Employee amenities (e.g., clinic, commissary, recreation center, child care center).

 .2

Zoning Permit Required, see section 7.2.

.1

Fences and walls in accordance with section 4.15.

.2

Off-street parking of up to 20 spaces, in accordance with section 5.1. Permit shall be referred to the Department of Public Works for a drainage assessment.

.3

Signs in accordance with section 5.2.

.4

Solar and energy conservation equipment (less than 1 mW).

 .3

Requires Site Plan Review, see section 7.5.

.1

Off-street parking with 21 or more spaces, in accordance with section 5.1.

 .4

Requires Special Permit, see section 7.7.

.1

Helipad.

2.11.4

Parking lots shall be designed with interior landscape islands equaling not less than 5 percent of the parking area; islands shall have a minimum width of 8 feet. Parking lots consisting of less than 10 spaces are exempt from this requirement.

2.11.5

Exterior metal siding, exterior storage and exterior tanks are prohibited.

2.11.6

Combined drives and parking shall be encouraged in order to reduce the number of curb cuts on the street. In order to accomplish this goal a curb cut will not be permitted within 400 feet of another curb cut. The Commission may waive this provision if the applicant proves that it is not feasible to meet this requirement.

2.11.7

Sidewalks shall be provided along all street frontage and in other appropriate areas to ensure adequate pedestrian safety.

2.11.8

All utilities shall be underground.

2.11.9

Signage shall complement the design intent of the district in accordance with section 5.2.

2.11.10

A landscaped buffer strip not less than 20 feet in width shall be required in areas where the proposed development abuts a residential area.

2.11.11

Special permit criteria:

.1

Building design shall contribute to the overall character of the area; consideration shall be given to impact on the historic, natural and other resources of the area and scenic views.

.2

A carefully designed landscape plan must reflect the attributes of the site's natural, historic and other resources.

(Ord. No. 1809, 11-15-21; Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)