Weymouth City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Resident District R-1
§ 120-11 Permitted uses.
§ 120-12 Accessory uses.
Uses on the same lot with and customarily incident to any of the above permitted uses and not detrimental to a residential neighborhood. The term "accessory" in this section shall be limited to the following uses:
A.
Garage space for storage of not more than three automobiles. Maximum height shall be determined as below:
[Amended 4-2-2018 by Ord. No. 17-127; 8-10-2020 by Order No. 20-089]
(1)
On any lot containing 25,000 square feet or more, a garage may be built to the height of the primary structure provided that is constructed on a permanent foundation, is of wood construction, and meets all other dimensional requirements of this bylaw.
(2)
On any lot less than 25,000 square feet, the maximum height of a detached garage shall be 1 1/2 stories and a maximum of 21 feet at the highest point provided that is constructed on a permanent foundation, is of wood construction and meets all other dimensional requirements of this bylaw.
B.
Parking or storage of one commercial motor vehicle, provided that the permitted commercial motor vehicle is limited to two-axle vehicles, and has a rated capacity which does not exceed one ton; except on a farm, where vehicles used in the operation of the same may be stored.
[Added May 1999 ATM by Art. 8, approved 8-11-1999]
C.
The sale of produce or plants, provided that the major portion thereof is raised on the premises.
D.
Major recreational equipment.
E.
A customary home occupation carried on for gain in the residence of the occupant, provided that there is no display of goods visible from the street, that no nonresident help is employed and that such occupation shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the gross floor area, excluding attic, of the residence or apartment, and provided further that such occupation shall not be carried on in an accessory building.
[Added May 1989 ATM by Art. 52, approved 7-28-1989; amended May 1999 ATM by Art. 19, approved 8-19-1999]
F.
A professional home office, provided that no more than one nonresident office or laboratory assistant shall be allowed.
[Added May 1989 ATM by Art. 52, approved 7-28-1989]
G.
An accessory home office, carried on for gain in the residence of the occupant, provided that customers, clients or delivery persons coming to the premises are limited to one individual or group of individuals per day, that no nonresident help is employed and that such office shall not occupy more than 1/3 of the gross floor area, excluding attic, of the residence or apartment, and provided further that the office shall not be located in an accessory building.
[Added May 1999 ATM by Art. 19, approved 8-19-1999]
§ 120-12.1 Special permit uses by Planning Board.
[Added May 1998 ATM by Art. 40, approved 10-23-1998]
The following uses, or uses customarily accessory thereto, may be granted as a special permit by the Planning Board, subject to the conditions and requirements of Article XXV:
§ 120-13 Special permit uses by Board of Zoning Appeals.
[Amended June 1978 STM by Art. 2, approved 11-2-1978; October 1982 STM by Art. 3, approved 1-11-1983; May 1990 STM by Art. 3, approved 8-29-1990; 1-17-2017 by Ord. No. 16-150]
Any of the following uses, or uses customarily accessory thereto, on approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals, subject to the conditions and requirements of Article XXV: