Wakefield City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Purpose and Authority
§ 190-1 Title.
The title of this chapter shall be "Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 190 of the Code of the Town of Wakefield." The short title shall be "Zoning Bylaw, Town of Wakefield."
§ 190-2 Purpose.
This Zoning Bylaw (herein, "this chapter") has been enacted to promote and protect the public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of Wakefield and:
A.
To plan for the orderly growth of the Town;
B.
To prevent blight;
C.
To protect natural resources and prevent pollution of the environment;
D.
To encourage the appropriate use of land throughout the Town;
E.
To mitigate and reverse the effects of climate change;
F.
To encourage multi-modal transportation;
G.
To protect public health and safety;
H.
To welcome and support residents in different life stages and is inviting to people of all backgrounds;
I.
To support the development of adequate municipal services consistent with managed growth of the Town;
J.
To maintain the scenic characteristics of the area as an attraction for recreational and tourist activities; and
K.
To preserve historical and other cultural resources.
§ 190-3 Authority.
This chapter is enacted in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A and any and all amendments thereto, and by Article 89 of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
§ 190-4 Applicability.
Except as set forth in § 190-23 or as otherwise provided herein, all buildings or structures hereinafter erected, reconstructed, altered, enlarged, or moved, and the use of all premises in the Town, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. No building, structure or land shall be used for any purpose or in any manner other than is expressly permitted within the district in which such building, structure or land is located. When the application of this chapter imposes greater restrictions than those imposed by any other regulations, permits, restrictions, easements, covenants, or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
§ 190-5 Amendments.
This chapter may from time to time be changed by amendment, addition, or repeal by the Town in the manner provided in MGL c. 40A, § 5, and any amendments thereto.
§ 190-6 Fees and submission requirements.
A.
Schedule of fees and complete submissions. The following schedule of fees is established to cover the costs of legal notices, mailings and other costs related to the review of applications and petitions submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board or other Special Permit Granting Authority, if any.
B.
Advertising. For all applications, there is a fee of $100 to cover advertising and notification of the first 20 parties to be notified ($2 will be charged for each additional party over 20).
C.
List of Zoning Board of Appeals fees. The following fees shall be paid for petitions and applications before the Zoning Board of Appeals:
(1)
Appeals from actions of administrative officials or agencies: $125.
(2)
Residential variances related to dimensional regulations: $50.
(3)
Nonresidential variances related to dimensional regulations: $100.
D.
Other fees.
(1)
Applications before a Special Permit Granting Authority for multifamily or attached dwelling development: $70 per residential dwelling unit.
(2)
Cluster development: $70 per residential dwelling unit.
(3)
Any other special permit required by this chapter: $100.
(4)
Applicants for a sign permit within the Signage Overlay District: Review fee of $50.
E.
Combinations. Combinations of separate applications or petitions listed above shall not be filed on one application. The petitioner shall file separate petitions and pay the appropriate fee for each application or petition filed.
§ 190-7 Severability.
The invalidity of any section or provision of this chapter shall not invalidate any other section or provision herein.
§ 190-8 When effective.
The effective date of this chapter shall be the date of adoption by the Wakefield Town Meeting.
