Chelsea, Massachusetts

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28th Aug 2025

Date Published

27th Aug 2025

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Zone Name
Zone type
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Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
Special uses
Accessory uses
Conditional uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Multiple
Accessory
Hotel/Motel
Manufacturing
General Retail
Restricted Retail
Short Term Rental
General Commercial
General Industrial
Professional Office
Storage and Warehouses
Automobile related uses
Schools and Universities
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Research and Laboratory Facilities
Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)

Largest Zones in Chelsea, MA

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Chelsea, MA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Chelsea, MA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		89.54%	2603.05
	Parking garage or lot	89.54%	2603.05
Industrial		31.09%	903.94
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	16.49%	479.36
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	26.26%	763.28
	Storage and warehouses	37.03%	1076.50
	Manufacturing	32.56%	946.61
	Contractors office	29.51%	858.01
	General industrial	31.09%	903.94
Residential		56.10%	1630.84
	Two family dwelling	48.89%	1421.22
	Multi family dwelling	56.10%	1630.84
	Dwellings (unspecified)	56.10%	1630.84
	Single family dwelling	48.89%	1421.22
	Communal housing	56.10%	1630.84
Agriculture		91.12%	2648.98
	Agricultural and hunting	91.12%	2648.98
Other		91.12%	2648.98
	Accessory	91.12%	2648.98
	Multiple	91.12%	2648.98
Retail		31.98%	929.53
	Professional services	47.07%	1368.42
	General retail	91.12%	2648.98
	Personal services	91.12%	2648.98
	Eating and drinking establishments	91.12%	2648.98
	Restricted retail	31.98%	929.53
Community		91.12%	2648.98
	Schools and universities	91.12%	2648.98
	Medical	73.38%	2133.25
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	24.95%	725.35
	Public, quasi-public, and government	91.12%	2648.98
Lodging		67.75%	1969.53
	Bed & breakfast	44.05%	1280.56
	Hotel/motel	39.86%	1158.80
	Short term rental	67.75%	1969.53
Commercial		33.81%	982.99
	Professional office	47.07%	1368.42
	Entertainment	19.20%	558.24
	Non-retail sales	37.14%	1079.75
	Automobile related uses	83.45%	2426.01
	General commercial	47.07%	1368.42
	Research and laboratory facilities	33.81%	982.99