Sharon City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
SECTION 3
0 Use Regulations
Sections
- § 3.1.1 Authorization.
- § 3.1.2 Special permits.
- § 3.1.3 Site plan approval.
- § 3.1.4 Activities in two classifications.
- § 3.2.1 General.
- § 3.2.2 Table of use regulations.
- § 3.3.1 General.
- § 3.3.2 Accessory uses in the residential districts.
- § 3.3.3 Accessory uses in the BA, BB, BC, and BD districts.
- § 3.4.1 Home occupation - As of right.
- § 3.4.2 Home occupation - By special permit.
- § 3.5 Short-term rentals.
- § 3.5.1 Purpose.
- § 3.5.2 Short-term rental registration.
- § 3.5.3 Publication of registration number.
- § 3.5.4 Contact information of owner, operator, and/or operator's agent.
- § 3.5.5 Posting of notices.
- § 3.5.6 Specific standards of short-term rental properties.
- § 3.5.7 Occupancy requirements.
- § 3.5.8 Keeping of register.
- § 3.5.9 Ineligible units.
- § 3.5.10 Failure to pay municipal taxes, fees, assessments, and charges.
- § 3.5.11 Inspections.
- § 3.5.12 Complaint process, violations.
- § 3.5.13 Registration suspension, modification, and revocation.
- § 3.5.14 Judicial appeals.
- § 3.5.15 Penalties.
- § 3.5.16 Enforcement.
- § 3.5.17 Regulations.
- § 3.5.18 Severability.
- § 3.5.19 Annual reporting.
- § 3.5.20 Room occupancy excise and community fees.
- § 3.5.21 Liability.
- § 3.5.22 Requirements.
SECTION 4
0 Dimensional Regulations
Sections
- § 4.1.1 Conformity.
- § 4.1.2 Table of Dimensional Regulations.
- § 4.1.3 Lot shape, width and frontage.
- § 4.1.4 Building location requirements.
- § 4.1.5 Corner visibility.
- § 4.1.6 Driveways.
- § 4.2.1 Reduced frontage lots.
- § 4.3.1 Minimum building separation.
- § 4.3.2 Size limits in Business Districts.
- § 4.3.3 Use of front setback in BA District.
- § 4.3.4 Multiple buildings in the LI District.
- § 4.3.5 Equivalent.
- § 4.3.6 Setbacks in the SRA, Sub 1, SRB Districts.
- § 4.3.7 Maximum number of dwelling units in Business D development.
- § 4.3.8 Business District D dimensional requirements.
- § 4.3.9 No-cut line Business District D.
- § 4.3.10 Business C and Professional District residential buildings.
SECTION 5
0 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
Sections
- § 5.1 Applicability.
- § 5.1.1 Commencement of construction or operation.
- § 5.2 Nonconforming uses.
- § 5.2.1 Permissible changes.
- § 5.3 Nonconforming structures.
- § 5.3.1 Permissible changes.
- § 5.4 Variance required for certain nonconforming structures not regulated by § 5.5.
- § 5.5 Nonconforming single- and two-family residential structures.
- § 5.5.1 Permissible changes.
- § 5.6 Abandonment or non-use.
- § 5.7 Reconstruction after catastrophe or voluntary demolition.
- § 5.7.1 Procedures.
- § 5.8 Reversion to nonconformity.
- § 5.9 Substandard lots.
- § 5.10 Eminent domain.
SECTION 6
0 General Regulations
Sections
- § 6.1.1 District requirements.
- § 6.1.2 General requirements.
- § 6.1.3 Special district requirements.
- § 6.1.4 Changes to a nonconforming parking lot.
- § 6.1.5 Location of parking.
- § 6.1.6 Design of parking spaces and aisles.
- § 6.1.7 Location and width of curb cuts.
- § 6.1.8 Requirements for off-street loading.
- § 6.1.9 Maintenance of parking and loading areas.
- § 6.1.10 Required landscaping.
- § 6.1.11 Other parking requirements.
- § 6.1.12 Site plan approval.
- § 6.2.1 Purpose.
- § 6.2.2 Applicability.
- § 6.2.3 Building Performance Standards requirements; waiver.
- § 6.2.4 Site Planning Performance Standards; waiver.
- § 6.2.5 Environmental Performance Standards; waiver.
- § 6.2.6 Parking, access, and drive-through Performance Standards; waiver.
- § 6.2.7 Stormwater Management Performance Standards; waiver.
- § 6.2.8 Roadway Performance Standards.
- § 6.3.1 Applicability.
- § 6.4.1 Applicability.
- § 6.4.2 Site Design Performance Standards.
- § 6.4.3 Construction Performance Standards.
- § 6.4.4 Stormwater Management Performance Standards.
- § 6.4.5 Buildings Performance Standards.
- § 6.4.6 Landscaping Performance Standards.
- § 6.5.1 Purpose.
- § 6.5.2 Procedures; rules and regulations.
- § 6.5.3 Exemptions.
- § 6.5.4 Lighting standards.
- § 6.5.5 Noise standards.
- § 6.5.6 Site development standards.
- § 6.5.7 Pedestrian and vehicular access; traffic management standards.
- § 6.5.8 Waiver of standards.
- § 6.5.9 Enforcement.
SECTION 7
0 Special Regulations
Sections
- § 7.1.1 Purpose.
- § 7.1.2 Definitions.
- § 7.1.3 Siting requirements.
- § 7.1.4 Other requirements.
- § 7.1.5 Off-street parking and loading.
- § 7.1.6 Sign requirements.
- § 7.1.7 Special permit submittals.
- § 7.1.8 Decision.
- § 7.1.9 Mandatory conditions.
- § 7.1.10 Lapse of special permit.
- § 7.1.11 Preexisting adult uses.
- § 7.1.12 Prohibited uses.
- § 7.2.1 Purpose.
- § 7.2.2 Consistency with federal law.
- § 7.2.3 Definitions.
- § 7.2.4 Exempted wireless communications uses.
- § 7.2.5 Special permit required.
- § 7.2.6 Location.
- § 7.2.7 Additional requirements.
- § 7.2.8 Siting criteria and evaluation of impact.
- § 7.2.9 Standards for siting of telecommunications equipment.
- § 7.2.10 Environmental standards.
- § 7.2.11 Primary coverage outside Sharon.
- § 7.2.12 Applications.
- § 7.2.13 Evidence of need: adequate coverage; adequate capacity.
- § 7.2.14 Additional design guidelines.
- § 7.2.15 Special permit review.
- § 7.2.16 Independent consultants.
- § 7.2.17 Monitoring and evaluation of compliance.
- § 7.2.18 Removal requirements.
- § 7.2.19 Waivers.
- § 7.3.1 Siting requirements.
- § 7.3.2 Location.
- § 7.3.3 Lot coverage.
- § 7.3.4 Retailers.
- § 7.3.5 Off-street parking and loading.
- § 7.3.6 Sign requirements.
- § 7.3.7 Special permit submission and approval.
- § 7.3.8 Decision.
- § 7.3.9 Lapse.
- § 7.3.10 Term; renewal.
- § 7.3.11 Violation.
- § 7.3.12 Existing RMDs and marijuana establishments.
- § 7.4.1 General.
- § 7.5.1 Purpose.
- § 7.5.2 General requirements.
- § 7.5.3 Application process.
- § 7.5.4 Special permit review.
- § 7.6.1 General.
- § 7.6.2 Restriction.
- § 7.7 Solar photovoltaic installations.
- § 7.7.1 Purpose.
- § 7.7.2 Applicability.
- § 7.7.3 Definitions.
- § 7.7.4 Use Regulation Table.
- § 7.7.5 Dimensional and density requirements.
- § 7.7.6 Compliance with laws, bylaws and regulations.
- § 7.7.7 Site plan approval required.
- § 7.7.8 Contents.
- § 7.7.9 Professional review.
- § 7.7.10 Site control.
- § 7.7.11 Operation and maintenance plan.
- § 7.7.12 Utility notification.
- § 7.7.13 Performance standards.
- § 7.7.14 Safety and environmental standards.
- § 7.7.15 Monitoring and maintenance.
- § 7.7.16 Modifications.
- § 7.7.17 Contact.
- § 7.7.18 Discontinuance and removal.
- § 7.7.19 Financial surety.
SECTION 8
0 Special Residential Regulations
Sections
- § 8.1 Accessory dwelling units (ADU).
- § 8.1.1 Definition of an ADU.
- § 8.1.2 Procedures.
- § 8.1.3 Conditions.
- § 8.1.4 Decision.
- § 8.1.5 Special permits.
- § 8.2.1 Purpose.
- § 8.2.2 Definitions.
- § 8.2.3 Applicability.
- § 8.2.4 Dimensional requirements and design standards.
- § 8.2.5 Accessory uses.
- § 8.2.6 Special permit procedure.
- § 8.3.1 Purpose.
- § 8.3.2 Definitions.
- § 8.3.3 Applicability.
- § 8.3.4 Procedures.
- § 8.3.5 Basic maximum number of dwelling units.
- § 8.3.6 Density bonus.
- § 8.3.7 Design process.
- § 8.3.8 Concept plan.
- § 8.3.9 OSRD special permit.
- § 8.3.10 Modification of lot requirements.
- § 8.3.11 Affordable component.
- § 8.3.12 Types of buildings.
- § 8.3.13 Roads.
- § 8.3.14 Parking.
- § 8.3.15 Contiguous open space.
- § 8.3.16 Ownership of the contiguous open space.
- § 8.3.17 Buffer areas.
- § 8.3.18 Stormwater management.
- § 8.3.19 Condominium or homeowners' association.
- § 8.3.20 Decision.
- § 8.3.21 Relation to other requirements.
- § 8.4.1 Applicability.
- § 8.4.2 Municipal building conversions.
- § 8.5.1 BA District.
- § 8.5.2 BA District requirements.
- § 8.5.3 BA District; landscaping.
- § 8.5.4 BA District; parking.
- § 8.5.5 BB and BC Districts.
- § 8.5.6 BB and BC District requirements.
- § 8.6.1 Applicability.
- § 8.6.2 Definitions.
- § 8.6.3 Marketing plan.
- § 8.6.4 Number of affordable housing units.
- § 8.6.5 Requirements.
- § 8.6.6 Phasing.
- § 8.6.7 Computation.
- § 8.6.8 No variance or waiver.
- § 8.7.1 Purpose.
- § 8.7.2 Definitions.
- § 8.7.3 Requirements.
- § 8.7.4 Certificates of occupancy.
SECTION 9
0 Special District Regulations
Sections
- § 9.1.1 Overlay District.
- § 9.1.2 Location.
- § 9.1.3 Base flood elevation.
- § 9.1.4 Floodway data.
- § 9.1.5 Encroachments of proposed development.
- § 9.1.6 Reference to existing state regulations.
- § 9.1.7 Special permit.
- § 9.1.8 Required notifications.
- § 9.2.1 Purpose.
- § 9.2.2 Applicability.
- § 9.2.3 Special permits for insensitive locations.
- § 9.2.4 Prohibited uses and activities.
- § 9.2.5 Special permit uses.
- § 9.2.6 Minimum lot area.
- § 9.2.7 Stormwater management.
- § 9.2.8 Impervious materials coverage.
- § 9.2.9 Special permit granting authority.
- § 9.2.10 Special permit submittals.
- § 9.2.11 Special permit submittals; applications for other than one single-family dwelling.
- § 9.2.12 Criteria for special permits for insensitive locations within Surface Water Resource Protection District.
- § 9.2.13 Criteria for special permits for insensitive locations within Ground Water Resource Protection District.
- § 9.2.14 No exemption.
- § 9.2.15 Criteria for special permits not covered by §§ 9.2.12 or 9.2.13.
- § 9.2.16 No exemption.
- § 9.2.17 Violations.
- § 9.3.1 Purpose.
- § 9.3.2 Applicability.
- § 9.3.3 Uses.
- § 9.3.4 Density.
- § 9.3.5 Wastewater.
- § 9.3.6 Height of structures.
- § 9.3.7 Off-street parking regulations.
- § 9.3.8 Minimum lot dimensions.
- § 9.3.9 Open space.
- § 9.3.10 Affordable housing.
- § 9.3.11 Site plan review.
- § 9.3.12 SPGA.
- § 9.4.1 Purpose.
- § 9.4.2 Definitions.
- § 9.4.3 Overlay District.
- § 9.4.4 Affordable housing.
- § 9.4.5 Permitted and prohibited uses.
- § 9.4.6 Density.
- § 9.4.7 Dimensional regulations.
- § 9.4.8 Traffic and pedestrian safety.
- § 9.4.9 Off-street parking regulations.
- § 9.4.10 Application for plan approval.
- § 9.4.11 Required submittals for plan approval.
- § 9.4.12 Procedures.
- § 9.4.13 Design standards.
- § 9.4.14 Decision.
- § 9.4.15 Change in plans after approval by PAA.
- § 9.4.16 Enforcement; appeals.
- § 9.5.1 Purpose.
- § 9.5.2 Definitions.
- § 9.5.3 Eligibility.
- § 9.5.4 Site plan review.
- § 9.5.5 Application.
- § 9.5.6 Active open space requirements.
- § 9.5.7 Restriction.
- § 9.5.8 Phasing.
- § 9.5.9 Sureties.
- § 9.5.10 Green development.
- § 9.5.11 Construction requirements.
- § 9.5.12 Operation and maintenance requirements.
- § 9.5.13 Permitted uses.
- § 9.5.14 Permitted accessory uses.
- § 9.5.15 Performance standards.
- § 9.5.16 Dimensional regulations; total Recreation and Residential Overlay District project.
- § 9.5.17 Dimensional regulations; lots.
- § 9.5.18 Required off-street parking and loading; minimum parking requirements.
- § 9.5.19 Design requirements for two-family dwelling parking.
- § 9.5.20 Design requirements for golf course and multiuse clubhouse parking.
- § 9.5.21 Design requirements for loading spaces.
- § 9.5.22 Site plan review and approval.
- § 9.5.23 Criteria.
- § 9.5.24 Final action by the Planning Board.
- § 9.5.25 Consultants.
- § 9.5.26 Enforcement and implementation.
- § 9.6.1 Purpose and intent.
- § 9.6.2 Types.
- § 9.6.3 Procedures.
- § 9.6.4 Submission requirements for a PD rezoning.
- § 9.6.5 Town Meeting vote.
- § 9.6.6 Criteria for PD special permit or PD site plan approval.
- § 9.6.7 Changes in a site development and use plan.
SECTION 10
0 Administration.
Sections
- § 10.1.1 Inspector of Buildings.
- § 10.1.2 Certification.
- § 10.1.3 Permit issuance.
- § 10.1.4 Process.
- § 10.2.1 General.
- § 10.2.2 Enforcement request.
- § 10.2.3 Notice of violation.
- § 10.2.4 Penalties.
- § 10.2.5 Noncriminal disposition.
- § 10.3.1 Establishment.
- § 10.3.2 Powers.
- § 10.3.3 Rules and regulations; fees.
- § 10.4.1 Establishment.
- § 10.4.2 Powers.
- § 10.4.3 Rules and regulations; fees.
- § 10.5.1 Special permit granting authority.
- § 10.5.2 Criteria.
- § 10.5.3 Procedures.
- § 10.5.4 Conditions.
- § 10.5.5 Referral.
- § 10.5.6 Plans.
- § 10.5.7 Regulations.
- § 10.5.8 Fees.
- § 10.5.9 Lapse.
- § 10.6.1 Site plan approval required.
- § 10.6.2 Zoning Board of Appeals.
- § 10.6.3 Site plan review.
- § 10.6.4 Minor site plan review.
- § 10.6.5 Major site plan review.
- § 10.6.6 Coordinated review.
- § 10.6.7 Reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- § 10.6.8 Submission requirements.
- § 10.6.9 Contents of minor SPR.
- § 10.6.10 Contents of major SPR.
- § 10.6.11 Decision making criteria.
- § 10.6.12 Additional criteria for Business Districts A and C; Town Center.
- § 10.6.13 Additional criteria for Business District D.
- § 10.6.14 Procedures.
- § 10.6.15 Lapse.
- § 10.6.16 Regulations.
- § 10.6.17 Fee.
- § 10.6.18 Appeal.
- § 10.7.1 Purpose.
- § 10.7.2 Site plan review required.
- § 10.7.3 Scope of site plan review.
- § 10.7.4 Required information.
- § 10.7.5 Decision.
- § 10.7.6 Appeal.
- § 10.8.1 Purpose.
- § 10.8.2 Request.
- § 10.8.3 Zoning Board of Appeals.
- § 10.8.4 Information.
- § 10.8.5 ZBA procedures.
- § 10.8.6 Decision.
- § 10.8.7 Appeal.
- § 10.8.8 File.
- § 10.8.9 Other laws.