Voluntown City Zoning Code
SECTION 7
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
7.1.
Application Procedures. Application for a Major Development District shall constitute a request for a zone change and shall be in accordance with procedures outlined in Section 8-3 of the General Statutes.
A.
The applicant shall, at a regular or special meeting of the Commission, present a site plan for the proposed district, which shall show in detail the following:
1.
An outline map of the proposed district, certified by a registered land surveyor, landscape architect, or professional engineer, at a scale of not less than 1" = 200', showing the boundaries of the proposed district, the locations, and names of all roads within 200 feet of the proposed district, and the names of all property owners within 200 feet of the proposed district.
2.
A site plan is prepared in accordance with Section 9 of these Regulations.
7.2.
General Requirement. A Major Development District shall have direct access to a state highway or onto a town road when the Commission determines that the town road is adequate to handle the proposal's traffic flow.
Table 7.3: Lot and Building Requirements | |
|---|---|
Minimum Lot Size for Major Development District | 10 acres |
Maximum Lot Coverage, including buildings, outside storage, and vehicle parking areas | 60% |
Minimum Street Frontage | 500 feet on accepted Town road, State Highway, or a road shown on an approved subdivision plan |
Minimum Setback from All Property Lines | 100 feet |
Table 7.4: Allowable Uses: The following uses may be allowed by Special Permit from the Commission subject to the provisions of Section 9 of these Regulations.
USE | PERMIT TYPE | |
1. | Major retail and wholesale business, such as a shopping center, furniture outlet, building supply store, and farm and garden supply store. | SP |
2. | Manufacturing or assembly plants. | SP |
3. | Buildings for research or professional use. | SP |
4. | Commercial or private recreation and resort developments | SP |
5. | Truck terminals and warehouses | SP |
6. | Hotels, motels, and resorts for non-residential use | SP |
7. | Telecommunication Towers. | SP |
8. | Wind or Solar Energy System per Section 10.16 | SP |
9. | Cannabis Establishments per Section 10.4 | SP |