The Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District ("TOD Overlay District") created herein shall be deemed to be an overlay district. The location and boundaries of the TOD Overlay District are the Light Industry District to the north of Chief Justice Cushing Highway (Commonwealth Route 3A), as shown on a map entitled "Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts, Zoning District Map, March 2002" prepared by Amory Engineers, P.C., excluding any other areas in the Town that are zoned light industry. Said overlay district is comprised of Cohasset Assessors' plots Map 71, Plot 1, Map 73, Lot 13, Map 74, Lot 5, Map 74, Lot 7, Map 74, Lot 7T, Map 74, Lot 8, Map 74, Lot 8T and Map 74, Lot 9. The requirements set forth below shall constitute an alternative set of standards for development and use of real estate within the said Light Industry District; provided, however, that a special permit in accordance with this Article
17 is granted by the Planning Board. If such a special permit is not sought, is not granted or lapses, then all requirements of the underlying district shall apply to the land, but such alternate set of standards for development and use of real estate within said Light Industry District, as provided herein, shall not apply.
For the purposes of this article of the bylaw, the following
terms and words are given the meanings stated below:
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
A facility that allows for transactions of goods (including
food and/or beverage) or services without leaving a motor vehicle.
MIXED USE
Development contained on a single parcel or adjoining parcels
that includes different uses and which provide for a variety of activities
throughout the day.
PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY
The design of environments that promote pedestrian comfort,
safety, access and visual interest.
PUBLIC SEATING AREA
Any outside seating or activity area designated for use by
the public, including outdoor areas provided by restaurants.
SHARED PARKING
Parking that is utilized by two or more different uses, or
two or more distinct lots, with different peak period parking demand,
part of which may be the transit station parking.
TRANSIT STATION
The area, including the platform, which supports transit
usage and that is owned and/or operated by the transit agency.
TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD)
A development pattern created in the vicinity of a transit
facility or station that is characterized by higher density, mixed
uses, a safe and attractive pedestrian environment, reduced parking,
and a direct and convenient access to the transit facility and retail
services and conveniences.