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Somerville, Massachusetts

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7th Apr 2023
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Planning and Zoning for Somerville, MA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Somerville, Massachusetts?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    40.14%1420.82
    Parking garage or lot40.14%1420.82
    Industrial
    6.78%239.95
    Contractors office16.16%572.02
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)16.23%574.28
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities6.78%239.95
    Storage and warehouses11.33%401.16
    Manufacturing9.35%331.06
    General industrial6.78%239.95
    Residential
    10.50%371.71
    Dwellings (unspecified)74.27%2628.44
    Communal housing81.55%2886.27
    Multi family dwelling mixed use7.48%264.65
    Multi family dwelling52.25%1849.17
    Single family dwelling10.50%371.71
    Mechanical
    92.39%3269.99
    Utility structures92.39%3269.99
    Agriculture
    92.39%3269.99
    Agricultural and hunting92.39%3269.99
    Other
    7.61%269.26
    Signage4.90%173.54
    Accessory81.55%2886.27
    Multiple100.00%3539.24
    Uncategorized7.61%269.26
    Retail
    71.05%2514.56
    Eating and drinking establishments16.23%574.28
    Restricted retail16.23%574.28
    Professional services81.55%2886.27
    General retail81.55%2886.27
    Personal services71.05%2514.56
    Community
    84.25%2981.98
    Medical16.23%574.28
    Public, quasi-public, and government92.39%3269.99
    Schools and universities84.25%2981.98
    Lodging
    0.06%2.26
    Bed & breakfast70.15%2482.86
    Hotel/motel16.16%572.02
    Short term rental0.06%2.26
    Commercial
    16.23%574.28
    Professional office81.55%2886.27
    General commercial7.74%273.86
    Entertainment18.80%665.39
    Non-retail sales18.74%663.13
    Automobile related uses16.16%572.02
    Research and laboratory facilities16.23%574.28

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