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City of Fall River, MA
Bristol County
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Any private unattached garage or shed in any district shall be placed at least 20 feet from the street line, six feet from any building and four feet from the side and rear line of the lot. The maximum height of an unattached garage or shed shall not exceed 18 feet. The maximum size of an unattached garage foundation shall not exceed 750 square feet or 12% of the lot area, whichever is less. The maximum size of a shed shall not exceed 200 square feet. Any private attached garage in any district shall be placed at least 20 feet from the street line and four feet from the side and rear line of the lot or meet the minimum setbacks for the district in which it is located, whichever is greater. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for the construction of a garage or shed in excess of the maximum size, provided the Board finds that the scale of the proposed structure is consistent with neighboring structures and that the proposed structure will not impact the use and enjoyment of the abutting properties.
Businesses or professions incidental to and customarily associated with the residential use of a premises may be permitted as an accessory use by the owner of that dwelling; provided, however, that all of the following conditions shall be satisfied:
A. 
The occupation or profession shall be carried on wholly within the building.
B. 
Not more than 20% of the floor area of the residence shall be used in the home occupation.
C. 
The home occupation shall not serve clients, customers, pupils, salespersons, or the like on premises.
D. 
There shall be no interior or exterior signs, exterior display, exterior storage of materials, and no other interior or exterior indication of the home occupation, or other variation from the residential character of the premises.
E. 
No use or storage of hazardous materials in quantities greater than associated with normal household use shall be permitted.
F. 
Traffic generated shall not exceed volumes normally expected in a residential neighborhood.
G. 
Only one home occupation shall be conducted on the premises.
H. 
There shall be a maximum of two employees and they must reside within the building.
A. 
Any pigeon loft shall be placed at least 10 feet from any property line or structure. Existing lofts may continue to be used in accordance with § 86-425 of this chapter.
B. 
The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for a new pigeon loft, provided the following conditions are met:
(1) 
The Board finds that the pigeon loft can be constructed and used without adversely affecting the neighborhood.
(2) 
All pigeons shall be banded and registered with one of the national pigeon associations or registries.
(3) 
All pigeon lofts shall comply with the State Sanitary Code.