Where authorized, home-based businesses shall have the following additional requirements:

6.1.1

Home Office/Studio. The use of a residence for occasional business use (as part of employment typically occurring elsewhere) or a home-based business involving no non-residents employees and no regular visitors to the business. Nothing in these Regulations shall restrict the use of a residence by the occupant for business purposes where:

.1

No business is conducted on the premises except by computer, mail, telephone or future communication technology.

.2

No persons other than members of the family are employed.

.3

No external evidence of the business is visible.

.4

No business signs are erected.

.5

No pedestrian or automobile traffic other than that which is normally generated by a residence.

6.1.2

Minor Home Occupation. The accessory use of a single-family dwelling as follows:

.1

A "Minor Home Occupation" is a home-based business where such business is located on the same lot used by such person as his or her primary residence provided that:

.1

The area devoted to such accessory use (including storage of any supplies or materials) shall not exceed 25 percent of the total square footage of the dwelling (exclusive of garage, attic and basement);

.2

Not more than 1 nonresident person shall be employed on the premises;

.2

A "Minor Home Occupation" shall:

.1

Be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling by the resident occupant,

.2

Clearly be incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for living purposes,

.3

Not change the exterior residential appearance or character of the building or be noticeable from the exterior of the building,

.4

Not materially change the traffic characteristics of the neighborhood,

.5

Not have any outside storage or display of merchandise, equipment, or machinery relative to the use,

.6

Not include the keeping of stock in trade nor the sale or rental of any goods not produced within the premises,

.7

Not involve the display of signs or products in, on, or about the premises except for a sign as permitted by these Regulations,

.8

Not involve retail sales at the premises, and

6.1.3

Major Home Occupation. A "Major Home Occupation" is any home-based business that cannot or does not comply with the requirements of Section 6.1.2., provided it is an accessory to a single-family dwelling and does not exceed 50 percent of the single-family dwelling gross floor area. When a special permit is required for a Major Home Occupation, the applicant shall provide abutter notification in accordance with section 7.11.7.

6.1.4

For Minor and Major Home Occupations, parking shall be provided in accordance with section 5.1.3.2, excepting that on street parking may be provided if such on-street parking does not create safety or traffic concerns or hazard as determined by the director of public works, the police chief and the Commission on the City Plan. It is the intent of this regulation to maintain yards and landscaping and the integrity of the neighborhood while providing for parking that meets the needs of the home occupation, including professional offices and workspaces; therefore, the Commission on the City Plan may waive the parking design standards listed in section 5.1.11 if it is determined by the Commission that the parking is consistent with the intent of the regulations and will meet the needs of the proposed home occupation. Off-street loading shall not apply to a home based business.

6.1.5

Signs pertaining to home based businesses must conform to regulations listed in section 5.2.

6.1.6

For properties where the operator of the home based business is not the property owner, the applicant shall submit a written statement, signed by the property owner, outlying their knowledge and consent to the operations.

Uses involving the sale and/or dispensing of alcoholic beverages, for on- or off-premises consumption, pursuant to a permanent permit issued by the Connecticut Department of Liquor Control, shall also comply with this section for the following activities:

6.2.1

A package store selling beer and/or liquor, a drugstore selling beer and/or liquor or a grocery store selling beer shall not be permitted, if any part of said building or premises is situated on any part of a lot within a 1,500-foot radius in any direction of any lot upon which is located a building or premises used for the purposes of a package store selling beer and/or liquor, a drugstore selling beer and/or liquor, or a grocery store selling beer.

6.2.2

The foregoing provisions shall not be deemed retroactive, except if an alcoholic beverage use is discontinued and/or the permit surrendered for a period of 60 days, such use shall not be resumed except in conformity with this section.

Where authorized, garages and filling stations, motor vehicle sales and repair shall have the following additional requirements:

6.3.1

Certificate of approval of location for dealing and/or repairing of motor vehicles, and/or for gasoline and motor oil sales. No certificate of approval shall be issued unless the Commission finds that the location is suitable for the use intended and that such location will not imperil the safety of the public.

.1

No new garages for the repair of motor vehicles as a primary activity shall be erected near any building or lot used for such purpose on any part of a lot within 1,000 feet on a straight line measurement from the nearest portion of any lot used or proposed to be used for the within stated purposes.

.2

No gasoline pump or filling appliance shall be located within 25 feet of any lot line.

6.3.2

Misrepresentation or fraud. If it is ascertained that a certificate of approval was procured by misrepresentation or fraud, the Commission may, after a hearing, revoke the certificate. Notice of revocation of the certificate of approval should be forwarded to the commissioner of the department of consumer protection.

6.3.3

Fee. All applications for a certificate of approval of location shall be accompanied by a fee of $300.00. Said fee shall be paid at the time of filing the application.

(Ord. No. 1759, 9-18-17)

Where authorized, multifamily dwellings shall have the following additional requirements:

6.4.1

Special Bulk Requirements.

TABLE NOTES

A.

Usable recreation space may be provided at an adjacent recreation facility (e.g., public park) provided said park is located within a 1,500 foot distance. The distance is measured as the walking distance along city streets where sidewalks are provided).

6.4.2

Garden Apartment Design. Grouping of buildings. Buildings shall be so grouped that each front facade shall face its full length upon a street or upon an open space.

6.4.3

High Rise Design. Angle of light obstruction. No building hereafter erected or altered shall extend above an inclined plane established by an angle of light obstruction of 45 degrees along any abutting street, any rear lot line, or any side lot line. Such plane shall be interpreted for the street side as intersecting a horizontal plane at the center line of any point on a wall of the building facing on each such street; for other boundaries, it shall be interpreted as intersecting a horizontal plane at the natural ground level along the required rear yard line of the adjacent lot to the rear and the required side yard line of the adjacent lot to the side at the nearest point on the rear or side wall of the building.

6.4.4

Chelsea Central Design.

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No residential uses shall be permitted on the first floor unless the Commission determines by a two-thirds vote of the members of members present and voting that the first floor or any portion thereof of any structure for which a special permit is sought is not reasonably conducive to the uses listed Chelsea Central district and also determines that permitted residential use of all or a portion of the first floor of the structure is a more viable use. The foregoing notwithstanding, no residential use shall be permitted on the first floor or any portion thereof of any structure that immediately abuts a public street or sidewalk.

.2

All applications for conversion of the structure shall include the submission of architectural plans prepared by a licensed architect showing the proposed area(s) to be converted to residential use. The Commission shall forward plans to the building and housing inspectors, fire marshal, zoning enforcement officer and health inspector; reports shall be submitted to the Commission prior to the close of the public hearing.

6.4.5

Usable Recreation Area Design.

.1

The minimum width of such recreation areas shall be 30 feet. Where required by the Commission, facilities such as playground apparatus, benches and tables shall be provided, and recreation areas shall be graded, provided with topsoil and seeded with a perennial grass.

.2

The Commission may require up to 35 percent of the recreation area to be graded to a slope of two percent or less. In the event such areas lack trees, the Commission may require that the developer plant one tree not less than four feet high for each 1,000 square feet of lot area.

.3

Where considered necessary, the Commission may require that such recreation areas be enclosed with fences up to six feet in height.

.4

No part of any required yard, sidewalk, driveway, or parking area shall be included as part of any such recreation area.

.5

No certificate of occupancy shall be issued, until the usable recreation area has been provided and developed as required so it is available for the use of the occupants of the dwelling units.

6.4.6

Landscaping Design.

.1

A landscaped buffer strip, at least 15 feet wide, seeded to grass and planted with evergreen trees and shrubs at least six feet in height and capable at all times of the year of satisfactorily obscuring sight, sound and illumination from adjacent property, shall be placed along the boundary line of any rear, side or front yard, when a parking lot is placed within 15 feet of said boundaries.

.2

This requirement may be altered by the Commission on the City Plan when conditions so warrant and would be in harmony with the intent to effectively screen vehicular parking from adjacent residences, but in no case shall the landscaped buffer strip be less than five feet wide.

.3

It is the intent of this provision to effectively screen garden apartments, townhouses and residential group buildings from adjacent commercial and industrial development and usage. For this reason, a landscaped buffer strip in no case less than 25 feet wide, seeded to grass and planted with evergreen shrubs and trees a minimum of six feet in height, and capable at all times of the year of obscuring sight, sound and illumination from adjacent property, shall be placed and maintained along that part of the boundary line of a lot which adjoins a commercial or industrial district or use or fronts on a street opposite a commercial or industrial district or use.

.4

Where a building exceeds 25 feet in height an additional one foot of landscaped buffer strip shall be required for each additional foot of building height in excess of 25 feet. Driveways and parking areas shall not be located within any part of such landscaped buffer strip.

.5

The entire area of the lot not used for buildings, driveways, and parking areas shall be landscaped with lawn and with trees and/or shrubs or shall be left undisturbed as natural terrain.

.6

Fences, walls, earth berms, and/or closely planted evergreens, trees, hedges or shrubs shall be used to screen parking areas to a height of four (4) feet from streets, adjoining properties, recreation areas or maintenance areas.

6.4.7

Sanitary requirements. All such buildings shall be connected to public water and public sanitary sewerage systems, or to private water and sewerage systems, which meet the minimum requirements of the city and state departments of health.

6.4.8

Vehicular Accessways.

.1

Driveways serving up to 3 dwelling units: A minimum driveway width of 15 feet with a 2½ inch bituminous concrete layer over 8 inches of processed gravel shall be provided. Slopes shall not exceed 12 percent grade at any point. Construction plans and profiles prepared by a Connecticut-licensed professional engineer are to be provided by the applicant. The Commission may allow an alternate surface if the Commission is satisfied with maintenance provisions. Alternate surface means crushed stone, gravel, or other materials deemed appropriate to the use.

.2

Drives serving 4 or more units. A minimum driveway width of 20 feet with a 2½ inch bituminous concrete layer over eight (8) inches of processed gravel shall be provided. Slopes shall not exceed 10 percent grade at any point. Construction plans and profiles prepared by a Connecticut-licensed professional engineer are to be provided by the applicant.

.3

Ownership and Maintenance for Common Interest Ownership Communities. Common/shared driveways shall be owned and maintained by a homeowner's association of the dwelling units within the development. Maintenance shall be permanently guaranteed by such association which shall provide for mandatory assessments for maintenance expenses to each lot. Each individual deed, and the deed, trust or articles of incorporation, shall include provisions designed to effect these provisions. Documents creating such association shall be submitted to the Commission for approval, and shall thereafter be recorded on the Land Records. The following note should be added to the deed: "City services will not be provided for common/shared drives."

Where authorized, mixed residential/commercial use shall have the following additional requirements:

6.5.1

No commercial building shall be constructed on any lot whereon there exists a building originally constructed or presently used for residential purposes.

6.5.2

No building with a mixed residential and commercial use shall have residential uses allowed on, below or beneath the first floor, except that residential storage shall be permitted in a basement and/or cellar.

6.5.3

No garage or filling station as prescribed in section 6.3 hereof shall be used for residential purposes.

6.5.4

Each residential dwelling unit shall contain its own designated kitchen and bath facilities.

6.5.5

The square footage in residential use shall not exceed the square footage in commercial use. The square footage of any basement, cellar, attic, accessory use or accessory building shall not be included in the computation.

6.5.6

There is no minimum number of dwelling units.

Where authorized, conservation residential developments shall comply with the following requirements:

6.6.1

Purpose. The Commission may establish a conservation residential development involving modification of lot area, shape and setback requirements if it finds that this alternate development scheme will accomplish 1 or more of the following purposes:

.1

To preserve land as unsubdivided and undeveloped open space, which preserves or enhances the appearance, character and natural beauty of an area.

.2

To preserve land for park and recreation purposes.

.3

To preserve land for purposes of conserving natural resources.

.4

To preserve and protect particular areas and terrain having qualities of natural beauty or historic interest.

.5

To protect streams, rivers and ponds so as to avoid flooding, erosion and water pollution.

6.6.2

Development Standards. Conservation residential developments are subject to the dimensional standards shown in the "Supplemental Area and Bulk Requirements" table below, with the following provisions:

TABLE NOTES

A.

The acreage may be less than 15 acres if the open space land proposed consists of 5 acres or more, is adjacent to existing permanently designated open space land outside the area covered by the application, or would provide especially valuable open space resources.

B.

At least 85 percent of the overall site area covered by the proposed conservation residential development plan shall be located within the R-80, R-40, or R-20 district. Up to 15 percent of the total area may be located in contiguous districts.

6.6.3

Number of Units. The total number of dwelling units shown on the conservation residential development plan shall not exceed the number of lots allowed under these Regulations.

6.6.4

Types of Units. Units may be single-family or two-family type units.

6.6.5

No improvements of any kind other than landscaping shall be permitted in any required setback area except for access drives as approved by the Commission.

6.6.6

Determination of Development Yield. The maximum number of units shall be determined by using a density factor. The requirements in the following table shall be deemed the maximum number of units per acre in a conservation residential development.

6.6.7

Development Yield Formula: The Density Factor is multiplied by the overall site area (area determined by a Class A-2 Survey prepared by a Connecticut-licensed land surveyor), after areas classified as Inland Wetlands and Watercourses in CGS §§ 22a-36 to 22a-45, as identified by a Certified Soil Scientist and steep slopes (slopes greater than 25 percent) have been subtracted.

(GSA - IWW - SS) = NSA

NSA x DF = Number of Units

6.6.8

Preliminary Action. Before taking preliminary action on the application, the Commission may require the applicant to submit such additional information as it deems necessary to make a reasonable decision on the application.

.1

The Commission may give preliminary approval to the application if the Commission finds that 1 or more of the purposes specified in this Section will be accomplished, that all other applicable standards of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations have been met, and that the proposed conservation residential development plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety and property values of the neighborhood. Preliminary approval shall not constitute final approval of the application and shall only constitute authorization to the applicant to submit a final conservation residential development plan as part of the application.

.2

Notwithstanding the preliminary approval process as set forth above, the applicant may submit simultaneously with the initial application, and the Commission may approve, a Final conservation residential development plan in accordance with the provisions and procedures set forth below.

6.6.9

Final Action. After preliminary approval, the applicant shall submit final development plans in conformance with and including all the information required by the preliminary approval, all information necessary to document compliance with conditions of preliminary approval, and final plans for Development Option 1 or Development Option 2 as applicable. If Development Option 1 is approved, the applicant must submit a mylar and record subdivision map.

.1

Final development plans may be submitted in stages or sections, but any open space land and/or scenic easements proposed and given preliminary approval shall be established in the first stage or section submitted including suitable access to such land.

.2

Once Final Plans are approved, the Final Plans must be submitted within 24 months of approval. The Approval shall become null and void if the Final Plans not filed within that timeframe.

6.6.10

Development Options.

.1

Development Option 1—Subdivision of Land. The Commission on the City Plan may permit a conservation residential development wherein the individual units are subdivided into individual lots.

.2

Development Option 2—Common-Interest Community. The Commission on the City Plan may permit a conservation residential development wherein the land and common facilities shall be under single common ownership.

6.6.11

Open Space Land. The conservation residential development plan shall result in the preservation of open space land with suitable access, shape, dimension, character, location and topography to accomplish the purposes of this section.

6.6.12

Disposition. Any open space land shown on a conservation residential development plan shall be labeled in a manner approved by the Commission to assure that any and all uses of such land are subject to Special Exception approval and that such land is not to be used for building lots. The method of preservation and disposition of the open space land shall accomplish the open space purposes and shall be subject to the approval of the Commission. The method used may include, but is not limited to, the following:

.1

Establishment of a neighborhood association to own and maintain the land for the open space purposes intended. The establishment of a conservation easement in favor of the City of Norwich is required;

.2

Transfer of the land to an institution, person, organization or other entity to own and maintain the land for the open space purposes intended. The establishment of a conservation easement in favor of the City of Norwich is required; or

.3

Offer and transfer of the land to the City of Norwich, Connecticut, subject to agreement by the Town to accept the land.

6.6.13

Open Space Land. The open space land shown on an approved conservation residential development plan may, upon the approval of a Special Permit, be used for buildings and other structures for recreation and other purposes that are consistent with the approved open space purposes and permitted in the district, provided that such buildings and structures comply with all coverage and setback requirements, which shall be determined as though the open space area were a building lot.

Where authorized, accessory apartments shall have the following additional requirements:

6.7.1

No more than one accessory apartment shall be allowed per lot.

6.7.2

The accessory apartment may be located either within the principal dwelling unit or within an accessory structure located on the same lot as the principal dwelling unit.

6.7.3

The owner(s) of the principal dwelling unit shall occupy at least 1 of the dwelling units on the premises.

6.7.4

If the accessory apartment is located within the principal dwelling unit, the accessory apartment shall be designed so that, to the degree reasonably feasible, the exterior of the building continues to look like a single-family residence. In general, any new entrance shall be located on the side or in the rear of the building.

6.7.5

The lot on which the accessory apartment is located shall be of sufficient size and shape to accommodate parking and other normal requirements of residential uses without compromising the character of the neighborhood.

6.7.6

At least three off-street parking spaces shall be provided.

6.7.7

No accessory apartment shall have a gross floor area of more than 900 square feet or more than 30 percent of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling unit, whichever is less.

6.7.8

In order to encourage the development of housing units for persons with disabilities, the Commission may allow reasonable deviation from the stated conditions, where necessary, to install access and/or other facilities for disabled persons.

6.7.9

In order to encourage preservation of historic buildings and efficient use of existing housing stock, the Commission may allow reasonable deviation from the stated conditions where necessary to create an accessory apartment with workable proportions, provided that the original structure has been in existence for more than 50 years.

6.7.10

The Commission may require additional conditions deemed necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare and the single-family residential character of the neighborhood.

6.7.11

The owner of the accessory apartment property must file a deed restriction on the land records requiring that the unit, if rented, be rented at or below prices that would qualify the apartment as "affordable housing," as defined in CGS § 8-39a.

Where authorized, bed and breakfast inns shall have the following additional requirements:

6.8.1

It is the intent of this section to allow for the offering of overnight accommodations and alternate lodging within residential zones; to provide for a more flexible use of the larger, historic and architecturally unique residences; to support the city's efforts to promote tourism; to preserve the city's historic character; and to protect the residential integrity of neighborhoods.

6.8.2

The following is set forth as the standard and criteria for bed and breakfast inns:

.1

Site plan approval shall be obtained in accordance with section 7.5 of these regulations.

.2

A proposed floor plan of the entire dwelling shall be submitted as part of the site plan application. It shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: dimensions and square footage of all rooms in the structure; proposed area to be dedicated to guest accommodations; proposed area to be dedicated to owner's private residential use. The Commission may require such plan to be prepared and sealed by an architect licensed in the State of Connecticut.

.3

Guest rooms shall contain a minimum of 120 square feet.

.4

Bed and breakfast inns shall be owner-operated.

.5

Bed and breakfast inns shall be conducted entirely within the principal dwelling.

.6

Parking shall be provided on-site.

.7

Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with section 5.3 of these regulations, with the exception that in no case shall the buffer strip be reduced to less than ten feet in width. The intent of this provision is to enhance and maintain the residential character of the neighborhood.

.8

No more than one freestanding and/or building-mounted sign shall be permitted to identify the property and use thereon; such sign shall meet the requirement of section 5.2 of these regulations. No lighting, other than indirect spotlighting, shall be permitted. Such signage shall be subject to review and approval as part of the site plan application for its consistency and compatibility with the historic integrity of the neighborhood in which said bed and breakfast inn is located. Wood-carved signs are preferable.

.9

The Commission on the City Plan may refer the application to the historic district commission, the city historian or any other qualified historian as deemed necessary by the Commission for a recommendation.

.10

Upon approval of the bed and breakfast inn by the Commission, the applicant shall obtain a conversion permit (zoning permit) in accordance with section 7.2 of these regulations. Any other review or approval, required by other city agencies, shall be obtained by the applicant, prior to the submission of the conversion permit application.

.11

Violation. Whenever the Commission or its agents find that any of the terms, conditions or restrictions upon which such approval was granted are not being complied with the Commission may revoke such approval and permit.

6.8.3

The Commission shall consider the following criteria for all such special permits:

.1

Whether the bed and breakfast inn meets the intent of these regulations. In making such determination, the Commission shall consider whether the residential structure, the parking area, lot configuration and layout, and any accessory building locations are designed to preserve the historic and residential appearance of the property in question as well as the character and integrity of the neighborhood in which said property is located. If, in the opinion of the Commission, said bed and breakfast inn does not meet the intent of these regulations, the Commission shall deny said application.

.2

Impact on the historic and residential integrity of the neighborhood.

.3

Impact on surrounding property values.

.4

Impact on traffic.

.5

The Commission may require any of the following additional conditions and safeguards in order to eliminate the impact on the historic and residential character of the surrounding area:

.1

Additional screening and landscaping.

.2

Modifications to the exterior features or appearance of any structure where necessary to be in harmony with the surrounding area.

.3

Limit the size, number of occupants, method or time of operation or extent of facilities.

.4

Regulate the number, design and location of access drives or other traffic features including pedestrian ways.

.5

Regulate the parking or other special features and design of such beyond the minimum required by these regulations.

.6

Regulate the number, type and location of outdoor lighting.

Where authorized, wireless telecommunications facilities shall have the following additional requirements:

6.9.1

Purpose. The intent of this section is to provide for the location of wireless communication antennas and facilities while protecting neighborhoods and minimizing the adverse visual and/or operational effects through careful design, siting and screening. This section of the zoning regulations is consistent with the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in that it does not discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services, prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the provision of personal wireless services, or regulate the placement, construction and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with FCC regulations concerning such emissions. This section does not regulate wireless communications towers which are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Connecticut Siting Council.

6.9.2

Siting preferences. The purpose of this section is to encourage the use of nonresidential buildings and structures such as water storage tanks, encourage joint use/co-location of facilities, accommodate the need for wireless communication antennas while regulating their location and number, protect historic and residential areas from potential adverse impacts of wireless communication facilities, encourage suitable siting measures, minimize adverse visual effects of wireless communication facilities, and reduce the number of antennas needed in the future.

6.9.3

Permitted uses. The following uses generally pose a minimum adverse visual effect and shall be deemed permitted uses in all zoning districts, excepting parcels within a designated national or local historic district and/or listed on the National Register of Historic Places, subject to the standards in these regulations and the issuance of a permit by the Commission on the City Plan or its designated agent.

.1

Wireless telecommunication facilities where the antenna is mounted on the rooftop or facade of a nonresidential building, provided the following standards are met:

.1

No change is made to the height of the building.

.2

Panel antennas shall not exceed 60 inches in height by 24 inches in width; whip antennas shall not exceed 48 inches in height; dish antennas shall not exceed 36 inches in diameter.

.3

Equipment cabinets and sheds shall meet the requirements of these regulations.

.4

Facilities shall be of a material or color which matches the exterior of the building and shall blend into the existing architecture to the extent possible.

.5

Facade mounted antennas shall not protrude above the building structure, shall not project more than 3 feet beyond the wall or facade and shall blend in with the building to the extent possible.

.6

Roof mounted antennas shall not exceed the highest point of the rooftop more than 10 feet and shall not adversely impact scenic vistas.

.7

Roof mounted antennas shall be set back from the roof edge a minimum of 10 feet or 10 percent of the roof width, whichever is greater.

.8

Roof mounted antennas shall not occupy more than 10 percent of the roof area.

.2

Wireless telecommunication facilities where the antenna is mounted on existing towers, water towers/tanks, electrical transmission towers, steeples, clock or bell towers, bridges and silos, provided the following standards are met:

.1

No change is made to the height of the structure.

.2

Panel antennas shall not exceed 60 inches in height by 24 inches in width; whip antennas shall not exceed 48 inches in height; and dish antennas shall not exceed 36 inches in diameter.

.3

Equipment cabinets and sheds shall meet the requirements of these regulations.

.4

Facilities shall be of a material or color which matches the exterior of the structure and shall blend into the existing architecture of the structure to the extent possible.

.5

Antennas proposed to be mounted on steeples, clock or bell towers must be internally installed in order to reduce visual impacts to the extent possible.

6.9.4

Special permit requirements. Wireless telecommunication facilities which do not meet the criteria contained in section 6.9.3, shall be subject to special permit requirements in accordance with section 7.7 of the zoning regulations, (excepting section Error! Reference source not found, entitled, "Exceptions from site plan review", shall not be applicable).

.1

In addition to the special permit requirements found in these regulations, the following documentation, as applicable, shall be submitted:

.1

A map indicating the service area of the proposed wireless telecommunications site.

.2

A map indicating the extent of the provider's existing and planned coverage within the City of Norwich and the search radius for the proposed wireless telecommunications site, including the location of structures of similar height within one quarter mile of the proposed site.

.3

A report from a telecommunications systems engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut indicating why the proposed site location is necessary to satisfy its function in the applicant's proposed wireless telecommunication system.

.4

A plan showing where and how the proposed antenna will be affixed to a particular building or structure, certified by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut.

.5

Details of all proposed antenna and mounting equipment including size and color.

.6

Elevations of all proposed shielding and details of material, including color.

.7

An elevation of all proposed equipment buildings, boxes or cabinets. Details of all proposed fencing, including color.

.8

A report from a telecommunications engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut, indicating that the proposed wireless telecommunication facility will comply with FCC radio frequency emission standards and that the installation will not interfere with public safety considerations.

.9

A proposed landscaping plan with a list of plant materials, including minimum number and size.

.10

Proposed access to the site.

.11

A view shed analysis showing all areas from which the antenna would be visible, and if requested by the Commission, a simulation of the proposed site in order to assist the Commission to determine the visual impacts associated with the proposal.

.12

Documentation prepared by a telecommunication systems engineer licensed in the State of Connecticut, that no existing or planned tower or other structure can accommodate the applicant's antenna. For similar tall structures located within ¼-mile radius of the proposed site, documentation that the owners of these locations have been contacted and have denied permission to install the antenna on these structures for other than economic reasons.

.13

A plan showing the nature of uses and existing structures on properties within 1,000 feet of the proposed site.

.14

Surrounding topography within 1,000 feet of the proposed site at contour intervals not to exceed ten feet.

.15

Design of the antenna with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness.

Where authorized, wineries shall have the following additional requirements:

6.10.1

Minimum lot size: 10 acres.

6.10.2

Wineries of any production capacity, including growing, processing, storing, bottling, tasting and retail sales allowed by right, provided tasting retail area accessible by visitors does not exceed 50% of the floor area of processing facility. Incidental service of cold food prepared off-site is permissible.

6.10.3

The following accessory uses may be authorized as part of the application review process, and requested by the applicant:

.1

Tasting facilities.

.2

Wholesale and retail sales of wine.

.3

Retail sales of merchandise and art.

.4

Public tours.

.5

Picnic areas.

.6

Marketing events.

6.10.4

Promotional Events. The application shall include the following information:

.1

Number of annual events.

.2

Estimated number of participants.

.3

Description of parking and circulation.

.4

Sanitation provisions.

6.10.5

A Parking/Event Plan: Consisting of a survey, site plan and/or aerial view of the subject property that includes the locations of on-site parking, sanitary facilities, and tents or other temporary structure(s).

6.10.6

For events with 300 or more people. A request must be made in writing to the Commission, and specifically approved. No request shall be approved by the Commission until:

.1

The applicant has submitted a traffic control plan acceptable to the City Traffic Authority (Police Department) and a qualified traffic controller must be provided at the event.

.2

The applicant shall provide abutter notification in accordance with section 7.11.7.

Where authorized, convalescent homes shall have the following additional requirements:

6.11.1

Minimum lot area:

.1

Serviced by an on-site septic system: 4,500 square feet for each person accommodated, including patients and employees.

.2

Serviced by municipal sanitary sewer: 1,500 square feet for each person so accommodated; and no building is located closer than 50 feet to an existing or proposed residence.

6.11.2

Landscaped Areas.

.1

Suitable recreation facilities, appropriate in function and area shall be provided. Drives and access and egress points.

.2

Internal circulation shall provide for easy movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and the convenient access of emergency vehicles.

Where authorized, hospitals and sanitariums shall have the following additional requirements:

6.12.1

Maximum lot coverage: 20 percent.

6.12.2

Minimum lot area: 20 acres.

6.12.3

Maximum Height: 7 stories.

6.12.4

Accessory uses such as child care centers, professional offices, out-patient treatment centers and such other uses as are commonly associated with and maintained in conjunction with the principal use, provided the total area devoted to accessory uses shall not exceed 35 percent of the total floor area of the entire facility may be conducted on the lot.

(Ord. No. 1850, 12-4-23)

Where authorized, hotels and inns shall have the following additional requirements:

6.13.1

Multiple structures may be constructed provided all structures are architecturally compatible and are part of comprehensive planned development.

6.13.2

The facility shall provide a separate lobby and a separate sitting area and amenities such as tennis courts, swimming pools, spas, health and/or fitness rooms.

6.13.3

Exterior of structure shall be brick, stone, wood clapboards or wood shingles. Color schemes for the project must be complementary to the architecture as determined by the Commission.

6.13.4

Landscape plans shall be provided and shall be implemented using a diverse and creative design. All species shall be hardy for the location.

6.13.5

In the GC district, hotels/inns may exceed the maximum height permitted in this district, provided the Commission is furnished with a report by the fire marshal of the City of Norwich setting forth the firefighting feasibility of the proposed building; provided, however, that no hotel or motel may exceed 7 stories in height.

Where authorized, satellite parking facilities shall have the following additional requirements:

6.14.1

Lot in which the parking area is located shall contain a minimum of 2 acres.

6.14.2

Parking lot shall include a pedestrian shelter and other structures associated with parking.

6.14.3

Parking lot shall be designed to accommodate pedestrian movement through the parking lot.

Where authorized, commercial kennels shall have the following additional use requirements:

6.15.1

Minimum lot area of five acres and no building is located closer than 200 feet to a lot line.

6.15.2

Commercial kennels shall take place within the confines of an enclosed building.

6.15.3

Any outdoor dog runs shall be supervised at all times by staff when in use to prevent unwanted noise.

6.15.4

No indoor/outdoor runs are permitted.

6.15.5

A floor plan of the kennel shall be presented at the time of an application. The Commission shall establish the number of dogs to be boarded based upon the facilities and staffing proposed.

Where authorized, drive-through windows shall have the following additional use requirements:

6.16.1

Vehicle Queuing.

.1

Queuing lanes (stacking lanes) are separated from other circulation lanes and are so identified by pavement striping.

.2

All queuing lanes shall minimize conflict with pedestrian traffic through the use of pavement markings and signing, and may include internal walkways and speed bumps in queuing lanes.

.3

The distance from the pick-up window to the exit onto the street shall be a minimum of:

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30 feet in the NC.

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60 feet in all other Business and Special Zones.

6.16.2

Site Access.

.1

An exit or entrance for such lanes shall be as far away as possible from a street intersection.

.2

Each entrance lane shall provide a minimum queuing of 10, 10 feet wide x 18 feet long stations. The Commission may reduce this requirement when there are 2 or more queuing lanes.

6.16.3

Screening.

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Drive-in windows or lanes shall be located at least 20 feet from any property line where the adjacent lot is used for residential purposes.

.2

A solid wood fence, synthetic wood-like fence, or masonry wall at least six (6) feet in height shall be installed. The fence, or wall, shall be augmented with suitable landscaping on both sides to soften the visual impact of the fence, or wall. The Commission may allow screening to be located on an adjacent property(ies), provided documentation regarding owner consent can be supplied to the Commission.

6.16.4

Bypass Lane. One 7' wide (minimum width) bypass lane shall be provided for any drive-through facility, regardless of the number of drive-through lanes.

Where authorized, temporary farm worker dwellings shall have the following additional requirements:

6.17.1

Minimum lot size: 25 acres.

6.17.2

Property must be used as, or linked to an active farm operation.

6.17.3

May utilize manufactured housing.

6.17.4

Shall only be used to house farm laborers.

6.17.5

Is removed when farm laborers no longer occupy the housing.

Where authorized, trucking terminals shall have the following additional requirements:

6.18.1

Sale of gasoline and oil lubricant products and the repair of motor vehicles, provided said sales of product and repair services are limited to contract users of the terminal and are not available to the general public.

6.18.2

No signs advertising the availability of such products and services shall be displayed on the premises.

The provisions of CGS §§ 14-54 and 14-321, as amended, and section 6.3 of these regulations, shall apply.