In the Rural Residence District there shall
be permitted:
A. General principal uses. The following general principal
uses and buildings:
[Amended 5-18-2004; 12-16-2008; 8-2-2011; 2-21-2012; 5-21-2013]
(2) Two-family dwellings subject to the conditions of Article
X.
(3) Customary home occupations, subject to the following
conditions:
(a)
The home occupation and the conduct thereof
shall not impair the residential character of the premises nor impair
the reasonable use, enjoyment, and value of other residential property
in the neighborhood.
(b)
Except for a permitted sign, there shall be
no external evidence that the premises is being used for any purpose
other than a residence. The home occupation shall be conducted in
its entirety within an enclosed structure or area. There shall be
no exterior structural modification of the residence to accommodate
the customary home occupation.
(c)
Such occupation shall not create any objectionable
noise, lighting, smoke, odor, toxic fumes, vibration, radio interference,
excessive traffic, or other unsuitable conditions.
(d)
Patronage is limited to eight patron visits a day, which shall
be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
[Amended 11-1-2016]
(e)
Storage of any materials or products which are
related to the home occupation shall not be permitted on the street
side(s) of the dwelling. Any such storage shall be adequately screened
from adjacent properties. There shall be no disposal of waste products
on the site, except sanitary waste incidental to residential use.
(f)
The home occupation must be conducted only by
a family residing in the dwelling and not more than two additional
nonresident full-time employees.
(g)
Accessory to a home occupation, one business
name sign, not exceeding four square feet in area, is permitted.
(h)
Two car parking spaces and one car space for
each employee shall be provided on the premises.
(i)
A zoning administrative permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer is required.
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(4) Agriculture and farming, including cultivation of
soil, vegetable and nursery gardening, raising or harvesting any agricultural
or horticultural commodity, dairying, harvesting of maple sugar, and
the raising of crops, fruits and livestock, including horses, cattle,
sheep, goats, bees, and poultry. The foregoing provision shall not
permit the keeping for commercial purposes of swine or fur-bearing
animals other than rabbits.
(5) A vegetable stand accessory to a farm.
[Amended 11-1-2016]
(6) Tag sales accessory to a dwelling. Such sales shall be limited to
three per year.
[Amended 11-1-2016]
(7) Animals. The keeping of animals shall be permitted
subject to the following conditions and limitations. All animals shall
be kept in such a manner so as not to create a public health hazard
or have an adverse effect on the environmental quality of the surrounding
area and community in general. Manure and other excrement piles shall
be located and maintained so as to prevent runoff of manure and other
polluting materials onto adjacent properties, roads, wells, or watercourses.
Adequate fencing and structures shall be installed and maintained
so as to confine all animals within the premises of the owner. Any
barn, horse stable, or shelter for any animals shall be located not
less than 50 feet from any property line. The keeping of animals shall
conform to all applicable regulations of the Connecticut State Department
of Public Health, the Department of Environmental Protection, the
State Department of Agriculture, and the General Statutes.
(a)
Poultry. The keeping of poultry is permitted,
provided that no more than 20 fowl are kept on a lot of not less than
two acres equivalent minimum buildable lot area. Ten additional fowl
are permitted for each acre equivalent minimum buildable lot area
in addition to the two acres equivalent minimum buildable lot area.
Poultry shall be maintained in such a manner as not to cause a nuisance
by roaming at large, vicious disposition, excessive crowing, unsanitary
conditions, or other disturbances. All poultry must not be allowed
to run at large off of the owner’s property. Any hen house shall
be located not less than 50 feet from any property line.
(b)
Swine. The keeping of swine for personal use
is permitted provided that no more than three mature pigs, 10 weeks
or older, and no more than one litter consisting of suckling pigs,
10 weeks of age or less, are kept.
(c)
) Certain other animals. The keeping of horses,
ponies, burros, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats and cattle
is permitted, provided that no more than three such animals are kept
on a lot of not less than two acres equivalent minimum buildable lot
area. Three additional animals are permitted for each acre equivalent
minimum buildable lot area in addition to the two acres equivalent
minimum buildable lot area.
(d) Dogs. The keeping of up to four dogs as pets shall be permitted. The keeping of five or more dogs as pets or dogs kept for commercial purposes or boarding shall be subject to the provisions and requirements of Subsections
A(9) and
B(8).
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(e) Rabbits. Not more than 100 rabbits may be kept on any premises at
any one time.
(8) Family day-care home licensed by the State Department
of Public Health.
(9) Private home kennel. Private home kennel under the
ownership of the property owner for show, sport, or sale of dogs,
provided that it complies with the following conditions:
(a)
A private home kennel shall be located on residential
property containing a minimum of three acres equivalent minimum buildable
lot area.
(b)
Not more than six adult dogs over six months
of age may be kept and not more than two litters of dogs may be bred
annually.
(c)
Dogs shall be kept in buildings, enclosures,
or runs located not less than 75 feet from property lines.
(d)
Dogs shall be maintained in such a manner as
not to cause a nuisance by roaming at large, vicious disposition,
excessive barking, unsanitary conditions, or other disturbances.
(e)
The keeping of dogs shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the State Department of Public Health, Department of
Environmental Protection, the State Department of Agriculture, and
the General Statutes.
(f)
A zoning permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer is required.
(10) Outdoor wood-burning furnaces, subject to the following conditions:
(a)
Installation of the outdoor wood-burning furnace is not less
than 200 feet from the nearest residence not serviced by the outdoor
wood-burning furnace and not less than 500 feet from any school, church,
health-care facility, or municipal recreational facility. Setbacks
shall be 100 feet from the front lot line and 75 feet from rear and
side lot lines.
(b)
Installation of the chimney of the outdoor wood-burning furnace
is at a height that is two feet more than the height of the roof peaks
of the residences that are located within 500 feet of the outdoor
wood-burning furnace, which residences are not serviced by the outdoor
wood-burning furnace, provided the chimney height is not more than
55 feet. Chimney height must be a minimum of four feet above the furnace
owner's home roofline, and the chimney must have a spark arrestor.
(c)
A plan shall be submitted by a licensed surveyor or professional
engineer documenting the location of the outdoor wood-burning furnace,
horizontal and vertical control distances to all residences within
the five-hundred-foot radius, comparative heights of the chimney stack
and residential rooflines, and the location of waste ash containment
or storage facilities.
(d)
No materials may be burned in outdoor wood-burning furnaces
other than clean untreated wood, wood pellets made from clean untreated
wood, or other EPA/DEEP approved forms of biomass. Wood that has chemical
contaminants, paint, stains, or other types of coatings, or has been
treated with, including, but not limited to, copper chromium arsenate,
creosote, or pentachlorophenol is prohibited.
(d.1) All waste ash generated by the outdoor
wood-burning furnace shall be kept in such a manner so as not to create
a public health hazard or have an adverse effect on the environmental
quality of the surrounding area and community. Adequate containment
or storage structures shall be installed and maintained so as to confine
all ash within the property of the furnace owner and prevent waste
ash run-off. Waste ash containment or storage structures shall be
located not less than 50 feet from any property line. No more than
three cubic yards of ash shall be stored on a single property at any
time.
(e)
Installation and operation of the outdoor wood-burning furnace
is in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions, provided
such instructions do not conflict with the provisions of this subsection.
(f)
The outdoor wood-burning furnace shall meet the provisions of
§ 22a-174k of the Connecticut General Statutes and qualify
under the Environmental Protection Agency Phase I voluntary program.
(g)
Particulate emission standard. The outdoor wood-burning furnace
shall be certified to meet a particulate matter emission limit of
0.32 pound per million British thermal units (lb/MMBTU) heat input.
All emissions testing shall be conducted by an accredited, qualified,
and independent testing consultant who has no conflict of interest
or financial gain in the outcome of the testing.
(h)
Visible emission standard. The emission of a smoke plume from
any outdoor wood-burning furnace may not exceed an average of twenty-percent
opacity for six consecutive minutes in any one-hour period. Visible
emissions may not exceed forty-percent opacity for one minute.
(i)
Operation is permitted only between September 15 and June 1.
(j)
A zoning administrative permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement
Officer is required. Permits for outdoor wood-burning furnaces shall
be issued for periods not to exceed three years and may be renewed
without reapplication if the Zoning Enforcement Officer, upon inspection,
finds that the furnace remains in compliance with this subsection
and applicable Connecticut statutes.
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(k)
This subsection shall apply to all districts in the Town of
Killingworth.
(11)
An accessory apartment may be permitted in certain single-family residences in all districts subject to a zoning administrative permit issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and subject to the conditions prescribed in Article
XXVI of these regulations, provided that it also complies with all applicable State and Town ordinances, codes and regulations as well as the standards in §
500-61. An accessory apartment is permitted without the five-year age requirement in an affordable housing subdivision provided it complies with the requirements of §
500-49A of these regulations and all other applicable requirements of this article. An application for an accessory apartment shall be prepared and submitted in the same manner as provided in Article
XXVI.
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A2. Principal uses requiring site plan approval. The following principal uses and buildings only when specifically authorized in the particular instance by site plan approval by the Commission subject to the conditions prescribed in or pursuant to Article
XXVI. An application for site plan review shall be prepared and submitted in the same manner as provided in Article
XXVI for special exception applications.
[Added 5-21-2013; amended 11-1-2016]
(1)
Boarding stable, provided that it is located on a lot containing
not less than five acres of minimum buildable lot area (Appendix B)
belonging to Soil Class A, B, C or D (Appendix A). No more than 12 horses may be kept on such a lot. Three
additional horses are permitted for each acre equivalent minimum buildable
lot area in addition to the five acres equivalent minimum buildable
lot area. No barn or shelter shall be located and no animals housed
less than 50 feet from any property line. Manure piles shall be located
and maintained so as to prevent runoff of manure and other polluting
materials onto adjacent properties, roads, wells, or watercourses.
Adequate fencing and structures shall be installed and maintained
so as to confine all animals to the premises of the owner. Adequate
off-street parking shall be provided.
(3)
A commercial greenhouse, for wholesale purposes only, provided
that it is located on a lot of not less than three acres and not less
than 100 feet from any lot line.
(4)
Bed-and-breakfast in a single-family dwelling unit in which
the resident owner grants or offers to grant for hire no more than
four individual sleeping accommodations, with or without meals, intended
primarily for the accommodation of transients for a period of less
than 14 days, to persons who are not members of the family of the
resident owner.
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B. Special principal uses requiring a special exception. The following special principal uses and buildings only when specifically authorized in the particular instance by a special exception granted by the Commission under Article
XXVI:
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(1) Child day-care center and group day-care homes, whether
or not operated for profit, but not including a camp operated for
profit.
(3) Libraries, museums, auditoriums, community houses
and public health nursing service facilities operated by a governmental
or nonprofit corporation.
(4) Hospitals or convalescent homes, provided that the
lot area is equivalent to not less than 2,000 square feet for each
patient sleeping accommodation if the lot is served by public water
supply and not less than 8,000 square feet if not served by public
water supply.
(5) Veterinary hospitals, provided that they are located
on lots of not less than three acres and that all animals are kept
within a building which is located not less than 150 feet from any
lot line.
(6) Commercial boarding stable, provided that it is located on a lot
containing not less than five acres of minimum buildable lot area
(Appendix B) belonging to Soil Class A, B, C or D (Appendix A). No more than 12 horses may be kept on such a lot. Three
additional horses are permitted for each acre equivalent minimum buildable
lot area in addition to the five acres equivalent minimum buildable
lot area. No barn or shelter shall be located and no animals housed
less than 50 feet from any property line. Manure piles shall be located
and maintained so as to prevent runoff of manure and other polluting
materials onto adjacent properties, roads, wells, or watercourses.
Adequate fencing and structures shall be installed and maintained
so as to confine all animals to the premises of the owner. Adequate
off-street parking shall be provided.
(7) A cemetery of a church corporation or cemetery association.
(8) Commercial kennel. Commercial kennel for the keeping
of dogs for commercial purposes, including grooming, boarding, and
breeding, provided that it complies with the following conditions:
(a)
A commercial kennel shall be located on residential
property containing not less than seven acres equivalent minimum buildable
lot area.
(b)
No more than 14 dogs shall be kept on a lot
of not less than seven acres. Two additional dogs are permitted for
each acre in addition to seven acres.
(c)
Dogs shall be kept in buildings, enclosures,
or runs located not less than 500 feet from any dwelling other than
the dwelling on the lot of such use and not less than 300 feet from
any property line.
(d)
Dogs shall be maintained in such a manner as
not to cause a nuisance by roaming at large, vicious disposition,
excessive barking, unsanitary conditions, or other disturbances.
(e)
The keeping of dogs shall conform to all applicable
regulations of the State Department of Public Health, Department of
Environmental Protection, the State Department of Agriculture, and
the General Statutes.
(9) Churches, parish houses, convents and similar religious
buildings.
(10)
Parks, playgrounds, forests, wildlife sanctuaries
or refuges, boat landing areas and similar open reservations operated
by governmental units or nonprofit organizations.
(11)
Commercial hatchery, private fishery, game breeding,
regulated hunting dog training area, regulated private shooting preserve,
and structures accessory to these uses carried on under private or
public ownership. Such uses are subject to all licenses, permits,
and regulations required under Title 26, Fisheries and Game, of the
General Statutes of Connecticut.
(a)
In addition to the provisions and standards of Article
XXVI, the following conditions shall apply to these uses:
[1]
The minimum parcel size shall be 50 contiguous
acres, except for private shooting preserves where the minimum parcel
size shall be 300 contiguous acres.
[2]
The parcel shall have owned frontage of at least
25 feet on a Town road or state highway and shall be accessed over
such frontage on a Town road or state highway.
[3]
A buffer zone of 200 feet shall be provided
around the periphery of the parcel.
[4]
Noise shall be so controlled as not to exceed
Department of Environmental Protection standards for recreation areas.
[5]
All other applicable local, state, and federal
permits shall be obtained.
[6]
The duration of a permit for any of the uses in this Subsection
B(11) shall be for a period of at least one year but not more than five years. Permits are renewable. The Commission shall take into consideration the past performance of the applicant in considering the renewal of any permit.
[7]
Any retail sales shall be related specifically
to the use granted and available solely for patrons of the private
recreation area.
[8]
Buildings may not be used for overnight use
except as specified under Subsection A2(4).
[9]
Uses not specified and expressly permitted by
the Zoning Regulations are prohibited.
[10] Any expansion of an existing facility
shall require a special exception under this section.
(b)
Definitions. As used in this Subsection
B(11), the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Picnic tables, shelters, docks, boathouses, kennels, hatcheries,
warming huts, any other buildings or structures, roads, parking lots,
or any other improvements.
COMMERCIAL HATCHERY
An institution or place where legally acquired fish are held,
hatched and reared for sale or where fish so acquired or hatched are
stored or held for sale in waters which are under the complete control
of the owner.
GAME BREEDING
Possession, breeding or propagation of any wild game bird
or wild game quadruped or a species defined in § 26-40 of
the General Statutes of Connecticut.
HUNTING DOG TRAINING AREA
Areas in which artificially propagated game birds and pigeons
are liberated in connection with the training of hunting dogs.
PRIVATE FISHERY
An institution or place where a fee or membership is charged
for the taking of fish in waters which are under the complete control
of the owner.
PRIVATE SHOOTING PRESERVE
An area of not less than 300 contiguous acres used for the
hunting of legally propagated game birds.
(12)
Private recreation area, including picnicking,
swimming, fishing, boating, horseback riding, hiking, cross-country
skiing, archery, clay target shooting, tennis, and golf course, and
structures accessory to these uses.
(a)
In addition to the provisions and standards of Article
XXVI, the following conditions shall apply to private recreation areas:
[1]
The minimum parcel size shall be 100 acres.
[2]
The parcel shall have owned frontage of at least
25 feet on a state highway and shall be accessed over such frontage
on a state highway.
[3]
A buffer zone of 200 feet shall be provided
around the periphery of the parcel.
[4]
Noise shall be so controlled as not to exceed
Department of Environmental Protection standards for recreation areas.
[5]
All other applicable local, state, and federal
permits shall be obtained.
[6]
The duration of a private recreation area permit
shall be for a period of at least one year but not more than five
years. Permits are renewable. The Commission shall take into consideration
the past performance of the applicant in considering the renewal of
any permit.
[7]
Any retail sales shall be related specifically
to the use granted and available solely for patrons of the private
recreation area.
[8]
Buildings may not be used for overnight use
except as specified under Subsection A2(4).
[9]
Uses not specifically and expressly permitted
by the Zoning Regulations are prohibited.
[10] Any expansion of an existing facility
shall require a special exception under this section.
(b)
Definitions. As used in this Subsection
B(12), the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Picnic tables, shelters, docks, boathouses, stables, warming
huts, any other buildings or structures, roads, parking lots, or any
other improvements.
ARCHERY
Bow and arrow shooting at targets used to simulate a live
hunt.
BOATING
Travel on a lake by nonmotorized boats, canoes, or kayaks.
CLAY TARGET SHOOTING
Shotgun shooting at clay targets which provide a simulation
of a bird in flight.
FISHING
Taking of fish from a lake by a fly rod, rod and reel and
tip-ups for ice fishing.
GOLF COURSE
The ground or course over which golf is played. A minimum
of nine regulation holes built according to the standards of the Professional
Golfers Association is required.
HIKING
Walking for recreational pleasure in woodlands on marked
trails.
HORSEBACK RIDING
Riding of horses for recreational pleasure in woodlands on
marked trails.
PICNICKING
Tables set out for the purpose of eating meals brought into
the site for personal use.
PRIVATE RECREATION AREA
A privately owned area for the recreational uses specified
in this subsection and available to the public for a fee or membership.
SWIMMING
Swimming in a lake within a defined area and supervised by
a certified lifeguard.
TENNIS
Courts for the purpose of playing tennis.
(13)
Public, private, parochial or religious day schools for nursery, primary, and secondary academic education. In addition to the provisions and standards of Article
XXVI, the following conditions shall apply to public, private, parochial or religious schools:
(a)
Any school with an enrollment of 100 students or fewer will have a minimum buildable lot size of five acres equivalent. The minimum buildable lot size for any school with an enrollment in excess of 100 students shall increase by five acres equivalent for every additional 100 students, or portion thereof, enrolled. Accordingly, a school with an enrollment of 101 students or more but fewer than 201 students will have a minimum buildable lot size of 10 acres equivalent; a school with an enrollment of 201 students or more but fewer than 301 students will have a minimum buildable lot size of 15 acres equivalent, etc. The size of the equivalent minimum buildable area will be calculated in accordance with the provisions of §
500-44 and Appendix B.
(b)
Front, side and rear setbacks for schools will
be 100 feet.
(c)
Schools must be served by a driveway entrance
located upon a state highway.
(d)
Schools will comply with all applicable federal,
state and municipal statutes, ordinances, rules, codes and regulations.
(14)
Ag-tivities/agritourism. The following activities are considered to be accessory to an established agriculture operation permitted under §
500-43A(4) and carried on under private ownership. These uses should be incidental and subordinate to the use of the property for farming. These regulations are intended to ensure that these activities are compatible with the permitted uses in the surrounding area.
(a)
Definitions. As used in this Subsection
B(14), the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
AGRICULTURAL TOURISM
Refers to the act of visiting a working farm or any agricultural,
horticultural or agribusiness operation for the purpose of enjoyment,
agricultural educational instruction, demonstration of production
of farm products, or active involvement in the activities of the farm
or operation.
AG-TIVITIES
Appropriately scaled events of limited duration on a farm
that are incidental to agricultural uses, including, but not limited
to, hayrides, corn mazes, festivals and other similar activities;
on-farm sales, such as farm stands and pick-your-own operations retailing
farm and farm-related products; and on-farm processing operations,
provided they comply with all applicable state and municipal health
codes.
NON-AGRICULTURAL-RELATED USES
Activities that are part of an agricultural operation's overall
offerings but are not incidental to agriculture or tied to agricultural
buildings, structures, equipment, and/or fields. Such uses may include,
but are not limited to, weddings, receptions, fee-based outdoor recreation
such as bird watching, hiking, snow-shoeing, horseback riding, and
other such passive recreational activities.
(b)
General requirements. In addition to the provisions and standards of Article
XXVI, the following conditions shall apply to these uses:
[1]
Parcel size. The minimum parcel size shall be five contiguous
net buildable acres.
[2]
Frontage. The parcel shall have owned frontage of at least 25
feet on a Town road or state highway and shall be accessed over such
frontage on a Town road or state highway.
[3]
Neighboring premises. The proposed use and improvements shall
not adversely affect the enjoyment, usefulness and value of premises
in the general neighborhood thereof. The location of outdoor events
and activities associated with agritourism and/or ag-tivities on the
farm shall take into consideration the current use of surrounding
properties. The Commission may require a specific separating distance
and/or an appropriate buffer strip with plantings, fences, or walls
that screen any such activity from the adjacent properties.
[4]
Traffic. The proposed use and improvements shall not adversely
affect the pattern, flow, intensity or character of traffic in the
public streets or produce unsafe or inconvenient traffic congestion.
[5]
Parking. Adequate off-street parking for agriculturally related
and non-agricultural-related uses above shall be provided. Parking
shall, to the maximum extent possible, be located in areas on the
site where they will be the least visible from access roads and adjoining
properties.
[6]
Noise. Noise shall be so controlled as not to exceed Department of Environmental Protection standards for recreation areas and shall comply with the requirements of §
500-28.
[7]
Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be of a style and character
which is in harmony with the character of the district. Lighting standards
shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Lighting or luminaires shall have
shielded light sources to prevent glare, and no exterior lighting
shall shine on adjacent properties or towards any roadways.
[8]
Retail sales. Any retail sales shall be related specifically
to the use granted and available solely for patrons of the farm.
[9]
Number of events. The number of events to be held shall be specified.
Non-agricultural-related uses shall be limited to six within a given
calendar year, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the Commission
that there will be no adverse impact on neighboring properties.
[10] Number of persons attending. The number of persons
attending any ag-tivities/agritourism activities or event under this
section shall not exceed 100.
[11] Hours of operation. The hours of operation of
ag-tivities/agritourism activities shall not be allowed before 9:00
a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and before 9:00
a.m. or after 10:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday.
[12] Temporary structures. Temporary accessory structures
such as tents shall not exceed 1,200 square feet of floor area. Temporary
structures must be put up no more than two days in advance of the
event and removed from the property, unless it is to be stored in
a permanent structure located on the site, no more than two days after
the event for which they are first set up.
[13] Buildings. New accessory buildings and structures
for ag-tivities/agritourism activities under this section shall not
exceed 600 square feet of floor area. Buildings may not be used for
overnight use except as specified under Subsection A2(4).
[14] Architectural design. The architectural design
of buildings and signs, including the building materials and exterior
elevations, shall be of such character as to reflect or accent existing
farm structures and to harmonize with the neighborhood.
[15] Uses not specified or expressly permitted by the
Zoning Regulations are prohibited.
[16] The duration of a permit for any of the uses in this Subsection
B(14) shall be for a period of at least one year but not more than five years. Permits are renewable. The Commission shall take into consideration the past performance of the applicant in considering the renewal of any permit.
[17] Any expansion of an existing facility shall require
a special exception under this section.
[18] All other applicable local, state, and federal
permits shall be obtained.
[19] Should the principal farm use be abandoned and/or
discontinued, the accessory uses as provided in this section shall
be terminated and shall not become the principal use.
(15)
Accessory apartment within an existing detached structure. An accessory apartment may be permitted on certain single-family residential properties containing five or more buildable acres within an existing detached structure subject to the conditions prescribed in Article
XXVI of these regulations and Commission approval, provided that it also complies with all applicable state and Town ordinances, codes and regulations as well as the standards in §
500-61.
(16)
Accessory caretaker apartment. An accessory caretaker apartment may be permitted on certain single-family residential properties containing 20 or more buildable acres within a newly constructed detached structure subject to the conditions prescribed in Article
XXVI of these regulations and Commission approval, provided that it also complies with all applicable state and Town ordinances, codes and regulations as well as the standards in §
500-61.
(17)
Affordable housing subdivision subject to the conditions prescribed in or pursuant to Article
VII.
(18)
Conservation subdivision subject to the conditions prescribed in or pursuant to Article
VIII.
(19)
Retirement housing subdivision subject to the conditions prescribed in or pursuant to Article
XXXIV.
C. Accessory uses. Accessory uses are clearly incidental and subordinate
to the principal use and are located on the same lot with an approved
principal use or building. The following accessory uses are allowed
provided:
[Amended 8-2-2011; 7-15-2014]
(1) Signs. Any sign in conformance with the requirements prescribed therefor in Article
XVII, Signs, of these regulations.
(2) Vehicles; residence uses. The parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle accessory to a use described in Subsection
A or A2 shall not exceed one. Such vehicle is regularly used for transportation, does not exceed two tons' capacity, is used primarily for personal rather than business purposes and is usually parked or stored indoors.
(3) Vehicles; other uses. The parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle accessory to a use described in Subsection
B shall not exceed three, is regularly used for transportation, does not exceed two tons' capacity and its location on the lot of the principal use is not less than 100 feet from any street line and 50 feet from any lot line.
(4) Fences, pools, patios, decks and alternative energy sources in conformance
with Town requirements and these regulations.
(5) Outbuildings. Accessory outbuildings, including but not limited to
barns, garages, sheds, and greenhouses less than 2,000 square feet
in area, in conformance with Town requirements and these regulations.
All outbuildings shall be harmonious whenever possible in style, size,
and proportion with architecture typical elsewhere in the Residential
District, and employ building materials that are harmonious in appearance
with those typical elsewhere in the Residential District. If the outbuilding
is not harmonious with typical architecture, such as a hoop building,
it shall be placed to the rear of the principal building or other
major building in a neat and orderly manner and in the most inconspicuous
location practicable, and generally not visible from any street. A
zoning permit is required for all outbuildings.
The lot and the building involved in any general
or special use in the Rural Residence District shall conform to the
following characteristics:
A. The minimum lot area of two acres shall be considered
as an underlying or basic lot size. Soil Survey Maps prepared by the
Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture
and the Middlesex County Cooperative Extension Service describe soil
characteristics and limitations of soils types for septic tank absorption
fields by reason of high groundwater table, shallow depth to ledge
rock, excessive slopes, excessive stoniness, poor filter, poor permeability,
proximity to existing wetlands or watercourses, flooding or other
physical characteristics. Soil Interpretations for Waste Disposal,
the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Bulletin 776, describes
the potential of design and management practices for overcoming the
limitations. Limitations and potentials of soils are listed in Appendix
A. The description of soil characteristics, limitations,
and potential in the Soil Survey of Middlesex County and Soil Interpretation
for Waste Disposal is hereby made a part of these regulations. The
maps of the Soil Survey of Middlesex County are incorporated as part
of these regulations and shall be presumed to show the correct soil
classification of land in the Town of Killingworth. This presumption
may be rebutted by an applicant based upon a detailed soil survey
made by a Commission-approved qualified engineer or soil scientist
at the applicant's expense.
B. In order to maintain the quality of surface and ground
waters and the open space character of the Town and to protect the
public health and safety, natural resource characteristics and suitability
of soils for septic tank absorption fields shall be considered in
determining a two-acre equivalent minimum buildable lot area. The
contribution to the minimum buildable lot area by areas of the lot
exhibiting the natural resource characteristics listed below shall
be determined by multiplying the area in acres occupied by each resource
characteristic by the indicated percentage. The minimum buildable
lot area requirement is met when the sum of the contributions of all
resource characteristics is at least two acres (see Appendix B). At least 1 1/2 acres of the minimum buildable lot
area shall be composed of a soil(s) belonging to Class A, B, C or
D. The soils belonging to Class A, B, C or D comprising the 1 1/2
acres of the minimum buildable lot area shall be contiguous. In the
case of soils with limitations for septic tank absorption fields,
management practices are required to overcome the limitations.
C. Resource characteristics; percentage applied to area
in acres of resource characteristic to determine contribution to minimum
buildable lot area. Minimum buildable lot area must equal or exceed
two.
[Amended 5-18-2004]
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Resource Characteristic
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Percentage Applied to Area
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1.
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Soil Classes (Appendix A)
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A
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100%
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B
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75%
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C
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50%
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D
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50%
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E
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25%
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F
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0%
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2.
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Special flood hazard area
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25%
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3.
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Ponds, vernal pools, lakes and watercourses
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0%
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4.
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Slope. All areas of any soil class with naturally
occurring slope in excess of 25% as measured over a horizontal distance
of 40 feet.
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0%
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D. Lot and building requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area: two-acre equivalent minimum buildable
lot area as defined in this section.
(2) Minimum lot rectangle: 200 feet by 300 feet.
(3) Minimum lot area per family dwelling unit: two-acre
equivalent minimum buildable lot area as defined in this section.
(4) Front lot setback: 40 feet.
(5) Side setbacks, each: 30 feet.
(7) Maximum building coverage: 10%.
(8) Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(9) Impervious
surfaces coverage: 20%.
[Added 8-2-2011]