Westport City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
§5 DEFINITIONS
Sections
- 5-1 General Terms
- 5-2 Specific Terms
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Adaptive reuse:
- Addition:
- Affordable Housing Development
- Alteration:
- Antenna:
- Antenna Tower or Telecommunication Tower:
- Apartment:
- Arbor
- Arboretum
- Assisted Living Facility:
- Attic:
- Automobile:
- Automobile Dealership, Electric Vehicle:
- Automobile Dealership, New:
- Automobile Dealership, Used:
- A
- B
- Bank Drive-in:
- Base Flood:
- Base Flood Elevation:
- Basement:
- Bedroom:
- Berm:
- Breakaway Walls:
- Buffer or Buffer Strip:
- Building:
- Building Accessory:
- Building Area and/or Footprint:
- Building Height or Height:
- Building, Principal:
- Bus Shelter
- Cannabis
- Cannabis Establishments
- Canopy:
- Cellar:
- Certification:
- Change of Use:
- Coastal AE Zone:
- Coastal Dunes:
- Coastal High Hazard Area:
- Coin Operated Amusement Device:
- Co-Location:
- Commercial Use:
- Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Service Facilities:
- Compliance Alternative:
- Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC):
- Cost:
- Coverage, Building:
- Coverage, Total:
- Crawl Space:
- Day Care Center or Nursery School:
- Development:
- Disturbed area:
- Dunes:
- Dwelling:
- Dwelling, Attached:
- Dwelling, Multiple Family:
- Dwelling Single Family:
- Dwelling, Two Family:
- Dwelling Unit:
- Elevated Building:
- Elevation:
- Erosion:
- Event Facilities
- Existing Manufactured Home Park or Subdivision:
- Expansion to an Existing manufactured Home park or Subdivision:
- Fall Zone:
- Family:
- F
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
- Fence or Wall:
- Flood or Flooding:
- F
- F
- F
- F
- F
- F
- F
- F
- Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.)
- F
- F
- F
- F
- Full Care Living Facility
- F
- G
- G
- G
- General Development Plan (GDP)
- G
- H
- H
- H
- H
- H
- H
- H
- I
- K
- Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA):
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- L
- Lot, Rear:
- L
- L
- L
- M
- M
- M
- M
- M
- M
- M
- Medical Dispensary Facility
- M
- M
- M
- M
- M
- M
- N
- N
- N
- N
- N
- Non-Residential Balcony
- O
- O
- O
- P
- Parking Management Plan
- P
- P
- Pergola
- Pilings
- P
- P
- P
- P
- Public Art
- P
- P
- Public Waterfront Access (PWA):
- R
- R
- R
- Renewable Energy
- R
- R
- R
- R
- R
- S
- School
- S
- Senior:
- S
- S
- Separation Distance:
- S
- Setback, Front:
- S
- S
- Signs:
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- Smoke Shop or Tobacco Store
- S
- Special Needs Individuals:
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- S
- T
- Terrace or Patio:
- U
- U
- U
- U
- U
- U
- V
- V
- V
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
§6 NON
CONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS & LOTS
Sections
- 6-1 Non-Conforming Uses
- 6-2 Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures
- 6-3 Non-Conforming Lots
- 6-4 Altered Non-Conformity
- 6-5 Establishment of Legal Pre-existing Non-conformity
- 6-6 Redevelopment of Split Zoned Properties
- 6-7 Renovation of Existing Nursing Home or Skilled Nursing Facility
§11 RESIDENCE
AAA DISTRICT
Sections
- 11-1 Purpose
- 11-2 Permitted Uses
- 11-2.1 Principal Uses
- 11-2.2 Special Permit Uses
- 11-2.3 Special Permit Uses Subject to Special Conditions
- 11-2.4 Permitted Accessory Buildings, Structures & Uses
- 11-2.4.1
- 11-2.4.2
- 11-2.4.3
- 11-2.4.4
- 11-2.4.5
- 11-2.4.6
- 11-2.4.6A
- 11-2.4.7
- 11-2.4.8
- 11-2.4.8A, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), See also §5-2, Definitions
- 11-2.4.9
- 11-2.4.10
- 11-2.4.11
- 11-2.4.12
- 11-2.4.12A Accessory Apartments.
- 11-2.4.12B Affordable Accessory Apartments.
- 11-2.4.12C
- 11-2.4.12D
- 11-2.4.12E
- 11-2.4.12F
- 11-2.4.13
- 11-3 Lot Area and Shape (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 11-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8 & 32-18 HRS, also.)
- 11-5 Height (See §32-18 HRS, also)
- 11-6 Coverage (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 11-7 Building Area
- 11-8 Floor Area
- 11-9 Architectural Design
- 11-10 Signs
- 11-11 Parking and Loading
- 11-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 11-13 Open Space Subdivision
§12 RESIDENCE
AA DISTRICT
Sections
- 12-1 Purpose
- 12-2 Permitted Uses
- 12-3 Lot Area and Shape (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 12-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8 & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 12-5 Height (See §32-18 HRS, also)
- 12-6 Coverage(See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 12-7 Building Area
- 12-8 Floor Area
- 12-9 Architectural Design
- 12-10 Signs
- 12-11 Parking and Loading
- 12-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 12-13 Open Space Subdivision
§13 RESIDENCE
A DISTRICT
Sections
- 13-1 Purpose
- 13-2 Permitted Uses
- 13-3 Area and Shape (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 13-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8 & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 13-5 Height (See §32-18 HRS, also)
- 13-6 Coverage (See §5 Definitions & §32-18 HRS, also)
- 13-7 Building Area
- 13-8 Floor Area
- 13-9 Architectural Design
- 13-10 Signs
- 13-11 Parking and Loading
- 13-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 13-13 Open Space Subdivision
§14 RESIDENCE
B DISTRICT
Sections
- 14-1 Purpose
- 14-2 Permitted Uses
- 14-3 Lot Area and Shape (See Definitions)
- 14-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 14-5 Height
- 14-6 Coverage
- 14-7 Building Area
- 14-8 Floor Area
- 14-9 Architectural Design
- 14-10 Signs
- 14-11 Parking and Loading
- 14-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 14-13 Open Space Subdivisions
§15 PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PRD
Sections
- 15-1 Purpose
- 15-2 Permitted Uses
- 15-3 Lot Area, Width, Depth & Frontage (See Definitions)
- 15-4 Density
- 15-5 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 15-6 Height
- 15-7 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 15-8 Building Area
- 15-9 Building Length
- 15-10 Building Spacing
- 15-11 Usable Open Space (See Definitions)
- 15-12 Architectural Design
- 15-13 Signs
- 15-14 Parking and Loading
- 15-15 Street Access
- 15-16 Sidewalks
- 15-17 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 15-18 Utilities
§16 MOBILE
HOME PARK DISTRICT MHPD
Sections
- 16-1 Purpose
- 16-2 Permitted Uses
- 16-3 Lot Area, Shape & Frontage (see definitions)
- 16-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 16-5 Height
- 16-6 Coverage (see definitions)
- 16-7 Building Area
- 16-8 Floor Area
- 16-9 Architectural Design
- 16-10 Signs
- 16-11 Parking, Loading & Streets
- 16-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 16-13 Location and Utilities
§17 OPEN
SPACE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT OSRD
Sections
- 17-1 Purpose
- 17-2 Permitted Uses
- 17-3 Lot Area, Width, Depth & Frontage (see definitions)
- 17-4 Density
- 17-5 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 17-6 Height
- 17-7 Coverage (see definitions)
- 17-8 Building Area
- 17-9 Building Spacing
- 17-10 Floor Area
- 17-11 Usable Open Space (see definitions)
- 17-12 Architectural Design
- 17-13 Signs
- 17-14 Parking and Loading
- 17-15 Street Access
- 17-16 Sidewalks
- 17-17 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 17-18 Utilities
§18 RESIDENCE
C DISTRICT
Sections
- 18-1 Purpose
- 18-2 Permitted Uses
- 18-3 Lot Area, Width, Depth & Frontage
- 18-4 Density
- 18-5 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 18-6 Height
- 18-7 Coverage
- 18-8 Building Area
- 18-9 Building Spacing
- 18-10 Floor Area
- 18-11 Usable Open Space
- 18-12 Architectural Design
- 18-13 Signs
- 18-14 Parking and Loading
- 18-15 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 18-16 Utilities
- 18-17 Affordability Requirement
§19 AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ZONE R-AHZ
Sections
- 19-1 Purpose
- 19-2 Location of District
- 19-3 Permitted Uses
- 19-4 Accessory Uses
- 19-5 Lot Area Size and Shape
- 19-6 Frontage
- 19-7 Density, Units per Acre
- 19-8 Maximum Building and Lot Coverage
- 19-9 Utilities
- 19-10 Building Setbacks
- 19-11 Height
- 19-12 Parking and Access
- 19-13 Building Spacing
- 19-14 Signs
- 19-15 Usable Open Space
- 19-16 Landscaping, Screening, Sidewalks and Buffer Areas
- 19-17 Architectural Design
- 19-18 Development Applications
- 19-19 Affordability Plan
§19A RESIDENTIAL
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ZONE/WORKFORCE R-AHZ/W
Sections
- 19A-1 Purpose
- 19A-2 Permitted Uses
- 19A-2.1 Principal Uses
- 19A-2.2 Special Permit Uses
- 19A-2.2.1
- 19A-2.2.2 Affordable/Workforce Housing
- 19A-2.2.3 Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
- 19A-3 Lot Size, Location and Frontage
- 19A-4 Density
- 19A-5 Height
- 19A-6 Coverage
- 19A-7 Building Setbacks
- 19A-8 Building Spacing
- 19A-9 Architectural Design
- 19A-10 Signs
- 19A-11 Parking
- 19A-12 Usable Open Space
- 19A-13 Landscaping, Screening, Sidewalks and Buffer Areas
- 19A-14 Historic Preservation
- 19A-15 Utilities
- 19A-16 Affordability Plan
- 19A-17 CAP
- 19A-18 Traffic Level of Service
§19B RESIDENTIAL-RENTAL
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY / WORKFORCE ZONE R-RHOW
Sections
- 19B-1 Purpose
- 19B-2 Permitted Uses:
- 19B-3 Site Requirements:
- 19B-4 Bulk, area, dimensional, and open space requirements:
- 19B-5 Other standards:
- 19B-6 Site Plan Documents Required to be submitted
- 19B-7 Traffic Study:
- 19B-8 Application Requirements:
- 19B-9 Definitions:
- 19B-10 Requirements for Workforce Homes:
- 19B-11 Sunset Provision:
19C SAUGATUCK
VILLAGE DISTRICT
Sections
- 19C-1 PURPOSE
- 19C-2 PARCELS ELIGIBLE FOR REZONING TO SV DISTRICT
- 19C-3 USES PERMITTED BY SITE PLAN APPROVAL
- 19C-4 MAXIMUM DENSITY AND BEDROOMS
- 19C-5 BUILDING HEIGHT AND STORIES
- 19C-6 COVERAGE
- 19C-7 BUILDING SETBACKS
- 19C-8 USABLE OPEN SPACE
- 19C-9 PARKING CIRCULATION, AND LOADING
- 19C-10 SIGNAGE
- 19C-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 19C-12 LANDSCAPE, SCREENING, SIDEWALKS AND BUFFER AREAS
- 19C-13 UTILITIES
- 19C-14 FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
- 19C-15 EARTH MATERIALS EXCAVATION
- 19C-16 AMENITIES
- 19C-17 AFFORDABILITY PLAN COMPLIANT WITH GENERAL STATUTES 8-30G
- 19C-18 SITE PLAN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED
- 19C-19 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 19C-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR SV DISTRICT UNITS
§20 MUNICIPAL
HOUSING ZONE MHZ
Sections
- 20-1 Purpose
- 20-2 Permitted Uses
- 20-2.1 Special Permit Uses
- 20-2.2 Accessory Building, Structures and Uses
- 20-3 Lot Size, Location and Frontage
- 20-4 Density
- 20-5 Height
- 20-6 Coverage
- 20-7 Building Setbacks
- 20-8 Building Spacing
- 20-9 Architectural Design
- 20-10 Signs
- 20-11 Parking and Circulation
- 20-12 Usable Open Space
- 20-13 Landscape, Screening, Sidewalks and Buffer Areas
- 20-14 Utilities
§21 RESTRICTED
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT RPOD
Sections
- 21-1 Purpose
- 21-2 Permitted Uses
- 21-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 21-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 21-4.1 Setback from the Front Lot Line within the Village District Overlay
- 21-4.2 Building Spacing
- 21-5 Height
- 21-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 21-7 Building Area (See Definitions)
- 21-8 Floor Area
- 21-9 Architectural Design
- 21-9A Village District Overlay Site Plan Review
- 21-10 Signs
- 21-11 Parking and Loading
- 21-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
§22 RESTRICTED
OFFICE-RETAIL DISTRICTS #1, 2 & 3 RORD
Sections
- 22-1 Purpose
- 22-2 Permitted Uses
- 22-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 22-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 22-4.1 In a RORD #1
- 22-4.2 In a RORD #2 & #3
- 22-4.3 Setback from the Front Lot Line within the Village District Overlay
- 22-4.4 Building Spacing
- 22-5 Height
- 22-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 22-7 Building Area (See Definitions)
- 22-8 Floor Area
- 22-9 Architectural Design
- 22-9A Village District Overlay Site Plan Review
- 22-10 Signs
- 22-11 Parking and Loading
- 22-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Area
- 22-13 Utilities
- 22-14 Linked Buildings in RORD #1, Only.
§23 RESTRICTED
BUSINESS DISTRICT RBD
Sections
- 23-1 Purpose
- 23-2 Permitted Uses
- 23-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 23-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 23-4.1 Setback from the Front Lot Line within the Village District Overlay
- 23-4.2 Building Spacing
- 23-5 Height
- 23-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 23-7 Building Area
- 23-8 Floor Area
- 23-9 Architectural Design
- 23-9A Village District Overlay Site Plan Review
- 23-10 Signs
- 23-11 Parking and Loading
- 23-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
§24 GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT GBD
§24A GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT/Saugatuck GBD/S
Sections
- 24A-1 Purpose
- 24A-2 Permitted Uses
- 24A-2.1 Special Permit Uses
- 24A-2.2 Accessory Uses
- 24A-2.3 Prohibited Uses
- 24A-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 24A-4 Setbacks (See §31-3 through §31-8, also.)
- 24A-5 Height
- 24A-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 24A-7 Building Area
- 24A-8 Floor Area
- 24A-9 Residential Density
- 24A-10 Public Waterfront access (PWA)
- 24A-11 Architectural Design
- 24A-12 Signs
- 24A-13 Parking and Loading
- 24A-14 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 24A-15 Utilities
- 24A-16 Change of Use
- 24A-17 Integrated Site Development
- 24A-18 Affordability Requirement and Plan
- 24A-19 CAP
§24B GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT/RESIDENTIAL GBD/R
Sections
- 24B-1 Purpose
- 24B-2 Permitted Uses
- 24B-3 Lot Area (See §5-2)
- 24B-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 24B-5 Height
- 24B-6 Coverage
- 24B-7 Building Area
- 24B-8 Floor Area
- 24B-9 Residential Density
- 24B-10 Architectural Design
- 24B-11 Public Waterfront Access (PWA)
- 24B-12 Signs
- 24B-13 Parking and Loading
- 24B-14 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 24B-15 Affordability Requirement and Plan
- 24B-16 Development Cap
§24C GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT/SAUGATUCK MARINA GBD/SM
Sections
- 24C-1 Purpose
- 24C-2 Permitted Uses
- 24C-3 Lot Area (See §5, Definitions)
- 24C-4 Setbacks (See also §24C-5, and §31-3 through §31-8)
- 24C-5 Height
- 24C-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 24C-7 Building Spacing
- 24C-8 Floor Area
- 24C-9 Density
- 24C-10 Public Waterfront Access (PWA)
- 24C-11 Architectural Design
- 24C-12 Signs
- 24C-13 Parking and Loading
- 24C-14 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 24C-15 Utilities
- 24C-16 Reserved
- 24C-17 Integrated Site Development
- 24C-18 Affordability Requirement and Plan
- 24C-19 INCENTIVE ZONING PROGRAM
§25 HIGHWAY
SERVICE DISTRICT HSD
Sections
- 25-1 Purpose
- 25-2 Permitted Uses
- 25-3 Lot Area (See Definition)
- 25-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 25-5 Height
- 25-6 Coverage (See Definition)
- 25-7 Building Area
- 25-8 Floor Area
- 25-9 Architectural Design
- 25-10 Signs
- 25-11 Parking and Loading
- 25-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 25-13 Drive-In Spacing Requirement
- 25-14 Adaptive Reuse To Residential Development
§26 DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DDD
Sections
- 26-1 Purpose
- 26-2 Exception - Active
- 26-2.1 District Area
- 26-2.2 Permitted Uses
- 26-2.3 Lot Area and Shape
- 26-2.4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 26-2.5 Building Spacing
- 26-2.6 Height
- 26-2.7 Coverage
- 26-2.8 Building Area
- 26-2.9 Floor Area
- 26-2.10 Architectural Design
- 26-2.11 Signs
- 26-2.12 Parking and Loading
- 26-2.13 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 26-2.14 Residential
§27 CORPORATE
PARK DISTRICT CPD
§28 BUSINESS
PRESERVATION DISTRICT BPD
Sections
- 28-1 Purpose
- 28-2 Permitted Uses
- 28-3 Lot Area (See Definition)
- 28-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 28-5 Height
- 28-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 28-7 Building Area
- 28-8 Floor Area
- 28-9 Architectural Design
- 28-10 Signs
- 28-11 Parking and Loading
- 28-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Area
- 28-13 Conditions of Approval
§29 BUSINESS
CENTER DISTRICT BCD
Sections
- 29-1 Purpose
- 29-2 Permitted Uses
- 29-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 29-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 29-4.1 Setback from the Front Lot Line within the Village District Overlay
- 29-5 Height
- 29-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 29-7 Building Area
- 29-8 Floor Area
- 29-9 Architectural Design
- 29-9A Village District Overlay Site Plan Review
- 29-10 Signs
- 29-11 Parking and Loading
- 29-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 29-13 First Floor Defined
§29A BUSINESS
CENTER DISTRICT / Historic BCD/H
Sections
- 29A-1 Purpose
- 29A-2 Permitted Uses
- 29A-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 29A-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 29A-5 Height
- 29A-6 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 29A-7 Building Area
- 29A-8 Floor Area
- 29A-9 Architectural Design
- 29A-9A Village District Overlay Site Plan Review
- 29A-10 Signs
- 29A-11 Parking and Loading
- 29A-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 29A-13 First Floor Defined
- 29A-14 Exemption of Floodplain Regulations
- 29A-15 Relocation of Historic Structures
§29B BUSINESS
CENTER RETAIL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BCRR
Sections
- 29B-1 Purpose
- 29B-2 Permitted Uses
- 29B-2.1 Principal Uses
- 29B-2.2 Accessory Uses
- 29B-2.3 Prohibited Uses
- 29B-3 Lot Area (See Definitions)
- 29B-4 Setbacks
- 29B-5 Height
- 29B-6 Building Area
- 29B-7 Floor Area
- 29B-8 Signs
- 29B-9 Parking and Loading
- 29B-10 First Floor Defined
- 29B-11 Architectural Design
- 29B-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 29B-13 Fire Department Access
§30 HISTORIC
DESIGN DISTRICT HDD
Sections
- 30-1 Purpose
- 30-2 Permitted Uses
- 30-3 Lot Area (see Definitions)
- 30-4 Setbacks (See §31-4 through §31-8, also.)
- 30-5 Height
- 30-6 Coverage
- 30-7 Building Area
- 30-8 Floor Area
- 30-9 Architectural Design
- 30-10 Signs
- 30-11 Parking and Loading
- 30-12 Off-Site Parking on a Different Lot
- 30-13 Fees-In-Lieu of Parking
- 30-14 Total Required Parking
- 30-15 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 30-16 Exemption of Floodplain Regulations
§31 REGULATIONS
APPLYING TO ALL DISTRICTS
Sections
- 31-1 Lot Frontage
- 31-2 Rear Lots
- 31-3 Fences and Walls, Obstructions at Corners (see §5-2 Fence or Walls)
- 31-4 Projections into Setbacks
- 31-5 SECTION DELETED
- 31-6 Setbacks from High Voltage Transmission Lines
- 31-7 Setbacks from Waterbodies, Watercourses and Wetlands
- 31-8 Setbacks for Sub-Surface Structures
- 31-9 Liquor Establishments
- 31-10 Coastal Area Regulations
- 31-11 Floodplain Regulations
- 31-12 Aquifer Impact
- 31-13 Aircraft Restrictions
- 31-14 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and Producers
- 31-15 Uses Requiring More Than 20 Parking Spaces
- 31-16 Prohibition on Cannabis Establishments
- 31-17 Prohibition on Smoke Shops or Tobacco Stores
- 31-18 Special Permit Required for Establishments that Sell Smoking Related Products
- Guide to Groundwater and Aquifer Protection
§32 SUPPLEMENTARY
USE REGULATIONS
Sections
- 32-1 Supportive Housing
- 32-2 Senior Housing - Municipal
- 32-2.1 Purpose
- 32-2.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-2.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-2.4 Location
- 32-2.5 Lot Area and Shape (See Definition)
- 32-2.6 Density
- 32-2.7 Setbacks
- 32-2.8 Height
- 32-2.9 Coverage (See Definition)
- 32-2.10 Distance between Buildings
- 32-2.11 Usable Open Space
- 32-2.12 Signs
- 32-2.13 Parking and Loading
- 32-2.14 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-2.15 Refuse Areas
- 32-3 Hospitals and Other Medical Institutions
- 32-4 Storage of Commercial and Recreational Vehicles
- 32-5 Junkyards
- 32-6 Outdoor Storage and Display
- 32-7 Prohibited Uses
- 32-8 Excavation and Filling of Land
- 32-8.1 Activities that require an Excavation & Fill Permit and Exempt
- 32-8.2 Excessive Fill Regulation
- 32-8.3 Standards
- 32-8.4 Restoration Plan
- 32-8.5 Considerations Affecting Approval
- 32-9 Refuse Disposal (Dumpsters and Compactors)
- 32-10 Home Caterers
- 32-11 Group Home for seniors
- 32-12 Inclusionary Two-family and Multi-Family Dwellings
- 32-12.1 Lot Area and Shape.
- 32-12.2 Density
- 32-12.3 Setbacks
- 32-12.4 Height
- 32-12.5 Coverage
- 32-12.6 Building Spacing
- 32-12.7 Floor Area
- 32-12.7.1
- 32-12.7.2 Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- 32-12.8 Architectural Design
- 32-12.9 Public Waterfront Access
- 32-12.10 Signs
- 32-12.11 Parking
- 32-12.12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-12.13 Utilities
- 32-12.14 Change of Use
- 32-12.15 Affordability Requirement and Plan
- 32-12.16 Traffic Analysis
- 32-12.17 Sunset Provision
- 32-13 Group Home for Youth
- 32-13A Residential Facility for School-Based Education Program
- 32-14 Conversion of School Buildings to Housing
- 32-14.1 Purpose
- 32-14.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-14.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-14.4 Location & CAP
- 32-14.5 Density
- 32-14.6 Setbacks
- 32-14.7 Height
- 32-14.8 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 32-14.9 Usable Open Space
- 32-14.10 Signs
- 32-14.11 Parking and Loading
- 32-14.12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-14.13 Utilities
- 32-14.14 Architectural Design
- 32-15 Managed Residential Community
- 32-15.1 Purpose
- 32-15.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-15.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-15.4 Location
- 32-15.5 Lot Area, Shape and Frontage
- 32-15.6 Affordable Units
- 32-15.7 Density
- 32-15.8 Setbacks
- 32-15.9 Height
- 32-15.10 FAR
- 32-15.11 Coverage
- 32-15.12 Unit Sizes
- 32-15.13 Useable Open Space
- 32-15.14 Signs
- 32-15.15 Parking and Loading
- 32-15.16 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-15.17 Architectural Design
- 32-15.18 Utilities
- 32-15A Senior Residential Community
- 32-15A.1 Purpose
- 32-15A.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-15A.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-15A.4 Location
- 32-15A.5 Lot Area, Shape and Frontage
- 32-15A.6 Affordable Units
- 32-15A.7 All Other Units
- 32-15A.8 Density
- 32-15A.9 Setbacks
- 32-15A.10 Height
- 32-15A.11 FAR
- 32-15A.12 Coverage
- 32-15A.13 Unit Sizes
- 32-15A.14 Open Space
- 32-15A.15 Signs
- 32-15A.16 Parking and Loading
- 32-15A.17 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-15A.18 Architectural Design
- 32-15A.19 Utilities
- 32-15A.20 Subdivision
- 32-15B Age Restricted Housing (ARH)
- 32-15B.1 Purpose
- 32-15B.2 Special Permit Uses
- 32-15B.3 Location
- 32-15B.4 Lot Area and Frontage
- 32-15B.5 Housing Affordability
- 32-15B.6 Density
- 32-15B.7 Setbacks
- 32-15B.8 Height
- 32-15B.9 Building Spacing
- 32-15B.10 Floor Area
- 32-15B.11 Coverage
- 32-15B.12 Useable Open Space
- 32-15B.13 Signs
- 32-15B.14 Parking and Loading
- 32-15B.15 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-15B.16 Architectural Design
- 32-15B.17 Utilities
- 32-15B.18 Exemptions
- 32-16 Commercial Wireless Telecommunication Service Facilities
- 32-16.1 Purpose
- 32-16.2 Location
- 32-16.3 Setbacks
- 32-16.4 Height
- 32-16.5 Accessory Buildings and Equipment
- 32-16.6 Additional Standards
- 32-16.7 Materials for Application Submission
- 32-16.8 Review by Independent Consultants
- 32-16.9 Requirement to Fly Balloon
- 32-16.10 Abandonment
- 32-16. 11 Bond
- 32-16.12 Zoning Certificate of Compliance
- 32-17 Affordable and Middle Income Housing on Town-Owned Property
- 32-17.1 Purpose
- 32-17.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-17.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-17.4 Density
- 32-17.5 Setbacks
- 32-17.6 Height
- 32-17.7 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 32-17.8 Building Spacing
- 32-17.9 Signs
- 32-17.10 Parking and Loading
- 32-17.11 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-17.12 Utilities
- 32-17.13 Usable Open Space
- 32-17.14 Change of Use
- 32-17.15 Architectural Design
- 32-18 Historic Residential Structure (HRS)
- 32-18.1 Purpose
- 32-18.2 Definitions
- 32-18.3 Application Requirements
- 32-18.4 Considerations
- 32-18.5 Commission Action
- 32-18.6 Conditions of Approval
- 32-18.7 Alterations, Historic Structure
- 32-18.8 Change of Use
- 32-18.9 Permitted Uses of Historic Accessory Structure
- 32-18.10 Affordable Accessory Apartment in Historic Accessory Structure Requirement
- 32-18.11 Permitted Use of Historic Principal Structure
- 32-19 Lighted Athletic Fields on Town Owned Public School Property
- 32-20 Special Requirements for Outdoor Eating Areas
- Section Deleted
- 32-21 Home Occupation, Level 2
- 32-22 Retail Boat Sales Including Accessory Boat Repairs and Storage
- 32-23 Special Requirements for Outdoor Special Events
- 32-24 Small Home Developments
- 32-25 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
- 32-26 Adaptive Reuse and Redevelopment of Nonresidential Buildings to Housing
- 32-26.1 Location
- 32-26.2 Permitted Uses
- 32-26.3 Accessory Uses
- 32-26.4 Density
- 32-26.5 Floor Area
- 32.26.6 Setbacks
- 32-26.7 Height and Stories
- 32-26.8 Coverage (See Definitions)
- 32-26.9 Signs
- 32-26.10 Parking
- 32-26.11 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 32-26.12 Utilities
- 32-26.13 Architectural Design
- 32-26.14 Affordability Requirement
- 32-27 Special Needs Housing
- 32-28 TEMPORARY PROVISIONS FOR FITNESS BUSINESSES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
- 32-28.1 Purpose/Conflict with Existing Regulations
- 32-28.2 Expiration
- 32-28.3 Outdoor Studio Operation.
- 32-28.4
- 32-28.5 Minimum Parking Lifted to Facilitate Outdoor Studio Operation.
- 32-28.6 Setbacks
- 32-28.7 Application/Self-Certification Process
- 32-28-.8 Approval and Conditions
- 32-28.9 Sidewalks, Non-Vehicular Rights of Way and Municipal Roadways
- 32-28.10 No Nonconformity Rights Bestowed
- 32-29 Cottage Cluster Developments
§33 SIGNS
Sections
- 33-1 Purpose
- 33-2 General Requirements
- 33-3 Sign Prohibition
- 33-4 Permanent Signs Permitted in All Districts
- 33-5 Temporary Signs
- 33-6 Permitted Signs Permitted in Residence Districts
- 33-7 Permanent Signs Permitted in RPOD, RORD, CPD, and HDD Districts
- 33-8 Permanent Signs Permitted in Other Non-Residence Districts: (RBD, GBD, GBD/S, GBD/SM, GBD/R, HSD, BPD, DDD, BPD, BCD & BCD/H)
- 33-9 Non-Commercial Content
- 33-10 Severability
- 33-11 Coastal/Shoreline Public Access Signs
- Signs Location and Design
§34 OFF-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- 34-1 Intent
- 34-2 Obligation
- 34-3 Parking Requirements of Developed Sites
- 34-4 Reduction of Parking Requirements by Special Permit
- 34-5 Parking Requirements Table
- 34-6 Location of Parking
- 34-7 Classification of Uses
- 34-8 Joint Parking
- 34-9 Small Car Spaces
- 34-10 Loading Spaces
- 34-11 Design Requirements
- 34-11.1 Layout Requirements
- 34-11.2 Curb Cuts and Access Drives
- 34-11.3 Fire Lanes
- 34-11.4 Circulation
- 34-11.5 Grades
- 34-11.6 Identification
- 34-11.7 Drainage
- 34-11.8 Improvements
- 34-11.9 Back around
- 34-11.10 Underground Stalls
- 34-11.11 Rooftop Parking
- 34-11.12 Reserved Future Spaces
- 34-11.13 Lighting Standards for Parking Lots
- 34-11.14 Design and Access to Dumpster Area
- 34-11.15 Sidewalks
- 34-12 Concealed Parking Requirements
- 34-13 Handicapped Parking
- Design Standards for Off-Street Parking and Loading
§35 LANDSCAPING
SCREENING & BUFFER AREAS
Sections
- 35-1 Intent
- 35-2 Uses Requiring Special Permit and/or Site Plan Approval
- 35-2.1 General
- 35-2.2 Landscaping Area
- 35-2.3 Parking Areas
- 35-2.4 Buffer Strip
- 35-2.5 Protection from Vehicles
- 35-2.6 Sight Lines
- 35-2.7 Quality and Methods
- 35-2.8 Access to Fire Department Appurtenances
- 35-3 Design Development Districts
- 35-4 Landscaping of Developed Sites
- 35-5 Landscape Modifications
- 35-6 Other Landscape Plan Elements
- Landscape Design Standards, 1 of 4, 8-5-16
- Landscape Approved Tree List, 2 of 4, 8-5-16
- Landscape Type Standards, 3 of 4, 8-5-16
- Landscape Sidewalk Design, 4 of 4, 8-5-16
§36 VILLAGE
DISTRICT OVERLAY VDO ZONE / WESTPORT CENTER
Sections
- 36-1 Establishment of the Village District
- 36-2 Design Principles and Standards
- 36-3 Design Review Process
§39A INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT IHZ
Sections
- 39A-1 Purpose
- 39A-2 Standards for Eligibility
- 39A-3 Designation/Uses Permitted
- 39A-4 Lot Area and Shape
- 39A-5 Density
- 39A-6 Setbacks
- 39A-7 Height
- 39A-8 Coverage
- 39A-9 Building Spacing
- 39A-10 Floor Area
- 39A-10.1 Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
- 39A-11 Architectural Design
- 39A-12 Public Waterfront Access
- 39A-13 Signs
- 39A-14 Parking and Loading
- 39A-15 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 39A-16 Utilities
- 39A-17 Change of Use
- 39A-18 Affordability Requirement and Plan
- 39A-19 Traffic Analysis
- 39A-20 Fire Department Access
§40 DEDICATED
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION DISTRICT #1, #2 and #3 DOSRD
Sections
- 40-1 Purpose
- 40-2 Permitted Improvements and Facilities in a DOSRD #1, DOSRD#2 and DOSRD #3.
- 40-3 Special Permit Uses Improvements and Facilities in a DOSRD #2
- 40-4 Special Events
- 40-5 Lot Area, Location and Shape
- 40-6 Setbacks
- 40-7 Height
- 40-8 Coverage
- 40-9 Architectural Design
- 40-10 Signs
- 40-11 Parking and Loading
- 40-12 Landscaping, Screening and Buffer Areas
- 40-13 Final Approval
§42 AMENDMENT
OF ZONING REGULATIONS
Sections
- 42-1 Authority
- 42-2 General
- 42-3 Application for Change of Zone
- 42-4 Zoning Text Changes
- 42-5 Fees
- 42-6 Explanatory Statement
- 42-7 Completeness, Date of Submission and Date of Receipt
- 42-8 Regional and Municipal Referral
- 42-9 Public Hearings
- 42-10 Additional Information
- 42-11 Commission Action
- 42-12 Extension of Time
- 42-13 Effective Date
§43 SPECIAL
PERMIT AND /OR SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
Sections
- 43-1 Purpose
- 43-2 Authorization
- 43-3 Application
- 43-4 Completeness, Date of Submission and Date of Receipt
- 43-5 Public Hearing
- 43-6 Commission Review
- 43-7 Commission Action
- 43-7.1 Special Permit and/or Site Plan Requiring Public Hearing
- 43-7.2 Site Plan Not Requiring Public Hearing
- 43-7.3 Special Permit or Site Plan Involving Conservation Commission
- 43-7.4 Simultaneous applications for Special Permit and Site Plan Review
- 43-7.5 Modifications or Denial
- 43-7.6 Conditions of Approval
- 43-7.7 Reasons & Permits
- 43-8 Extension of Time
- 43-9 Notice of Decision
- 43-10 Effective Date
- 43-11 Time Period and Expiration
- 43-12 Bond
- 43-13 Release of Bond
§44 SPECIAL
PERMIT AND/OR SITE PLAN DOCUMENTS, STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES
Sections
- 44-1 Documents
- 44-2 Other Reports and Documents
- 44-3 Final Landscape Plan
- 44-4 Delete or Modify Document Requirements
- 44-5 Site Plan Standards and Objectives
- 44-6 Special Permit Standards
- 44-7 Division of Land in Mixed Use Developments
§45 ZONING
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- 45-1 Zoning Enforcement Officer
- 45-2 Enforcement
- 45-3 Zoning Permit
- 45-4 Section Deleted
- 45-5 Building Permits
- 45-6 Foundation Verification
- 45-7 Utility Verification
- 45-8 Zoning Certificate of Compliance
- 45-9 Conditional Zoning Certificate of Compliance
- 45-10 Filing of Record Maps
§46 ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS
Sections
- 46-1 Purpose of the Board
- 46-2 Establishment of the Board
- 46-3 Powers and Duties
- 46-4 Zoning Board of Appeals Procedures
- 46-5 Procedures for Variances in Flood Hazard Zones Pursuant to §31-11
- 46-5.1 Pre-Existing, Small Lot Location
- 46-5.2 Functionally Dependent Uses
- 46-5.3 Floodway Prohibition
- 46-5.4 Considerations for Granting of Variances
- 46-6 Public Hearing
- 46-7 Board Action
- 46-8 Notice of Decision
- 46-9 Effective Date
§52 PROCEDURES
Sections
- 52-1 Purpose
- 52-2 Submission of Required Materials
- 52-3 Required Materials
- 52-4 Applications
- 52-5 Other Reports and Documents
- 52-6 Standards for Subdivisions in Flood Hazard Areas
- 52-7 Other Evidence
§53 APPROVAL
AND COMPLIANCE
Sections
- 53-1 Completeness, Date of Submission and Date of Receipt
- 53-2 Regional Referral
- 53-3 Public Hearing
- 53-4 Commission Review
- 53-5 Commission Action
- 53-6 Extension of Time
- 53-7 Notice of Decision
- 53-8 Map Endorsement
- 53-9 Bonding
- 53-10 Delivery and Filing
- 53-11 Completion of Work
- 53-12 Release of Bond
- 53-13 Zoning Certificate of Compliance
§54 DESIGN
STANDARDS
Sections
- 54-1 Purpose
- 54-2 Streets
- 54-3 Classification of Streets
- 54-4 Street Width
- 54-5 Street Alignment
- 54-6 Street Gradient
- 54-7 Intersections
- 54-8 Sight Distances
- 54-9 Relation of Adjoining Areas
- 54-10 Cul-de-Sac
- 54-11 Turnarounds
- 54-12 Street Names and Street Address Numbers
- 54-13 Street Monuments and Signs
- 54-14 Existing Streets
- 54-15 Street Lines
- 54-16 Street and Driveway Planning
- 54-17 Lots
- 54-18 Utility Easements
- 54-19 Channel Encroachment Lines
- 54-20 Pedestrian and Conservation Easements
- 54-21 Park, Recreation and Open Space Areas
- 54-22 Flood Prone Areas
- 54-23 Aquifer Impact
- 54-24 Solar Access and Design
§55 IMPROVEMENTS
§56 OPEN
SPACE SUBDIVISIONS
Sections
- 56-1 Purpose
- 56-2 Procedural Requirements
- 56-2.1 Written Application
- 56-2.2 Existing Conditions Map
- 56-2.3 Subdivision Map
- 56-3 Standards and Conditions
- 56-4 Use of Open Space
- 56-5 Ownership of Open Space
- 56-6 Final Approval