A.

Allowed Uses, Residential District.

1.

Principal Use.

a.

Single-family dwelling unit.

b.

Multi-family dwelling unit housing two (2) families, with a density of less than nine (9) dwelling units per acre.

c.

Bed and breakfast.

d.

Public library.

e.

Community center.

f.

Fire station.

g.

Public park, playground, ball field.

h.

US Post Office.

i.

Museum.

2.

Accessory Use.

a.

Uses that are customarily incidental to the principal use and are located on the same lot or adjacent lot.

b.

Home-based business established in conformance with Section 3.2.D.

B.

Special Review Use, Residential District.

1.

Principal Use.

a.

Multi-family dwelling housing more than two (2) families or proposing density of nine (9) or more dwelling units per acre.

b.

School.

2.

Accessory Use. Uses that are customarily incidental to the principal use and are located on the same lot or adjacent lot.

C.

Dimensional Standards, Residential District. The following dimensional standards shall apply to both principal and accessory structures unless otherwise provided by these Regulations.

1.

Height.

a.

Maximum twenty-eight (28) feet above grade.

b.

No part of any structure, additions and accessory buildings, except church towers, flagpoles, antennae, chimneys, flues or vents, shall shade any portion of the roof structure of any neighboring building or structure between two (2) hours after sunrise and two (2) hours before sunset.

2.

Setbacks.

a.

Front Setback.

(1)

Not less than the minimum setback from the front lot line of existing dwelling units on the block or adjacent property; or

(2)

Minimum twenty (20) feet from the front lot line if there are no other dwelling units on the block or adjacent property.

b.

Rear Setback. Minimum five (5) feet from rear lot line of the property.

c.

Side Setback.

(1)

Principal Structure. Minimum ten (10) feet from the side lot line of the property.

(2)

Accessory Structure. No side setback required for detached accessory structures located on the rear one-third (1/3) of the lot unless such location interferes with access for fire protection equipment. If there would be interference then the structure shall be setback as necessary to prevent the interference.

3.

Minimum Lot Size. Four thousand seven hundred fifty (4750) square feet.

4.

Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum one thousand five hundred (1500) square feet or thirty (30) percent of the total lot area, whichever is greater.

a.

Calculation of total lot coverage shall include principal and accessory structures.

b.

Calculation of total lot coverage shall not include uncovered porches, patios, walkways and paths, and similar exterior ground-level improvements.

5.

Minimum Usable Floor Space, Dwelling Unit. Dwelling units shall contain a minimum five hundred (500) square feet of usable floor space.

D.

Home-based Business Requirements.

1.

The business is incidental and secondary to the residential use.

2.

The business will be conducted by a resident of the principal dwelling and only within the principal dwelling or accessory structure or addition.

3.

The business does not generate traffic that significantly affects the residential character of the area.

4.

The business does not create excessive or offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare or light noticeable or extending beyond the property boundaries.

5.

The business shall not infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes.

E.

Manufactured Homes. Manufactured homes are permitted for residential use as a single family dwelling. Manufactured homes shall meet the following requirements for certification, size and design, site preparation, delivery and installation:

1.

Certification. The manufactured home shall be certified pursuant to the "National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974" (42 U.S.C. 5401 et seq., as amended).

2.

Size and Design.

a.

Dimensions of the manufactured home shall be at least twenty-four (24) feet by thirty-six (36) feet.

b.

Exterior of the manufactured home shall be of brick, wood or cosmetically equivalent siding and the roof shall be pitched.

c.

The manufactured home shall meet unique public safety requirements of the building code adopted by the Town such as snow load and wind shear factors.

3.

Site Preparation, Delivery, and Installation.

a.

The manufactured home shall be installed on a permanent, engineered foundation approved by the Building Inspector, constructed prior to delivery of the home to the site.

b.

The manufactured home shall be complete, including sanitary facilities and heating and electrical systems, and be ready for occupancy when delivered to the site except for minor assembly.

c.

The manufactured home shall be connected to public utilities and to the municipal water and sewer systems prior to occupancy.

d.

Installation shall be complete, including any minor assembly, and the manufactured home ready for occupancy within fourteen (14) calendar days of delivery.