Rockland City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Establishment of Districts
§ 415-3 Districts.
The Town of Rockland is hereby divided into the following districts:
A.
R-1 Residence;
B.
R-2 Residence;
C.
R-3 Residence;
D.
R-4 Residence;
E.
RSH-1 Residential Senior Housing.
[Added 5-12-2003 ATM, Art. 8]
F.
B-1 Business;
G.
B-2 Business;
H.
I-1 Limited Industrial;
I.
I-2 Industrial Park;
J.
I-3 Industrial/Business;
[Added 6-6-1994 ATM, Art. 80]
K.
I-4 Industrial/Business;
[Added 5-19-1997 ATM, Art. 64]
L.
H-1 Industrial Park-Hotel District;
[Added 5-13-2002 ATM, Art. 36]
M.
Wireless Communication Services District;
[Added 5-5-2008 ATM, Art. 42]
N.
WPD Watershed Protection District.
O.
Route 3 Corridor Sign Overlay District.
[Added 5-6-2019 ATM by Art. 25]
P.
Floodplain Overlay District.
[Added 9-13-2021 STM by Art. 1]
Q.
MBTA Communities Mixed-Use Development District.
[Added 5-6-2024 ATM by Art. 40]
§ 415-4 Zoning Map.
The boundaries of the districts enumerated above are established as shown and defined on the Zoning District Map, adopted and included herewith. The official Zoning District Map, including all amendments, is on file with the Clerk of the Town of Rockland.
§ 415-5 Interpretation of boundaries.
A.
The district boundary lines are intended to follow municipal boundary lines, railroad rights-of-way, existing lot lines and the center lines of streets, all as shown on the Zoning District Map. Where a district boundary line does not follow such a line, its position is shown by specific dimension expressing its distance in feet from an existing street line or other boundary line as indicated.
B.
Where a district boundary line divides a lot existing at the time such line is adopted, the regulations applying to the portion of such lot in the less restricted district may be considered as extending not more than 30 feet into the more restricted portion, but only if the lot has frontage on a street in the less restricted district. The provision shall not be used to diminish the buffer zone (rear yard dimensions) requirements between residential and non-residential districts as contained in § 415-22.
§ 415-6 Intent of classifications.
Zoning district classifications have been based on the "Clustered Growth Plan Concept" of development, set forth in the Town's Planning Program. The boundaries of the zoning districts and the uses permitted within each classification are delineated with respect to the following guidelines.
A.
Residence Districts.
(1)
The "R-1" district is established to protect wetland areas and relate the intensity of development to soil suitability.
(2)
To further the above objectives and to cluster development near existing areas serviced by roads, public facilities and utilities, the "R-2" and "R-3" districts have been established.
(3)
The "R-4" district relates higher development densities to areas of existing public facilities, services, and utilities, and areas most compatible with and suitable for higher density development.
B.
Business Districts. Business districts have been so designed to best relate business development to both residential and non-residential uses in accordance with the "Clustered Growth Plan Concept" and to provide for optimal opportunities for economic growth in Rockland.
C.
Industrial Districts. Industrial districts have been established to most appropriately provide for economic growth and environmental protection in the Town. The separation of heavy industrial uses from residential and related uses and the location of industry with respect to transportation facilities and existing public services are prime bases for the designation of the two industrial districts.
D.
Watershed Protection Districts. In order to prevent the contamination of the ground and surface water resources which supply the Town of Rockland with its drinking water, the Town has established areas in which the use of hazardous materials is strictly limited.
E.
Industrial Park-Hotel District. To provide in addition to the permitted uses in Zoning District I-2, Industrial Park, uses such as hotels, motels and extended stay lodging as complimentary uses in such areas.
[Added 5-13-2002 ATM, Art. 36]
F.
Residential Senior Housing. To provide necessary senior housing in the Town of Rockland in order to retain valuable familial and monetary resources to the Town.
[Added 5-12-2003 ATM, Art. 8]
G.
MBTA Communities Mixed-Use Development District. The purposes of this district are to comply with MGL c. 40A, § 3A, known as the "MBTA Communities Law," to encourage developments with a mix of uses, and to achieve other purposes as described under § 415-21.6 of this bylaw.
[Added 5-6-2024 ATM by Art. 41]