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Town of Palmer, MA
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Division 1: Code of Ordinances
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Chapter 171 Zoning
Chapter 171
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Palmer
6-16-1980
(Ch. 171 of the 2007 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table 1 - Table of Creative Development Dimensional Requirements
Attachment 2 - Village Center District I
Attachment 3 - Village Center District II
Attachment 4 - VVillage Center District III
Attachment 5 - Village Center District IV
Article I
Title, Authority and Purpose
§ 171-1
Short title.
§ 171-2
Authority.
§ 171-3
Purpose.
Article II
Definitions
§ 171-4
Word usage and interpretation.
§ 171-5
Terms defined.
Article III
Establishment of Districts
§ 171-6
Districts and designations.
§ 171-7
Special Floodplain District.
§ 171-8
Overlay zoning districts.
§ 171-9
Zoning Map.
§ 171-10
Changes to Zoning Map.
§ 171-11
Boundaries of districts.
Article IV
Interpretation and Applicability
§ 171-12
Interpretation.
§ 171-13
Applicability.
§ 171-14
Existing buildings and land.
Article V
Administration and Enforcement
§ 171-15
Building Inspector.
§ 171-16
Building permit required.
§ 171-17
Previously approved permits.
§ 171-18
Filing copy of permit with Assessors.
§ 171-19
Replacement of destroyed buildings.
§ 171-20
Certificate of use and occupancy required.
§ 171-21
Permit and certificate fees.
§ 171-22
Permit time limits.
§ 171-23
Notice of violation.
§ 171-24
Prosecution of violations; penalties.
§ 171-25
Zoning Board of Appeals.
§ 171-26
Special permits.
§ 171-27
Site plan review and approval process.
§ 171-28
Appeal periods.
§ 171-29
Extensions, modifications or renewals of special permit or variance.
§ 171-30
Duration of permit or approval.
Article VI
Dimensional and Density Regulations
§ 171-31
Applicability of regulations.
§ 171-32
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations.
§ 171-33
Screening and buffers.
§ 171-34
Floodway.
§ 171-35
Accessory structures.
§ 171-36
Other general dimensional and density provisions.
§ 171-37
Regulations for lots located in more than one zoning district.
§ 171-38
Vehicular egress/access to lot; common driveways.
Article VII
Use Regulations
§ 171-39
Applicability of regulations.
§ 171-40
Use regulations; interpretation of tables.
§ 171-41
Accessory uses.
§ 171-42
Temporary events.
Article VIII
Residential Zones
§ 171-43
Purpose.
§ 171-44
List of residential zones.
§ 171-45
Other zoning regulations.
§ 171-46
Use regulations.
§ 171-47
Table of Use Regulations: Residential Zones.
§ 171-48
Planned senior housing development.
Article IX
Business Zones
§ 171-49
Purpose.
§ 171-50
Zone descriptions.
§ 171-51
Other zoning regulations.
§ 171-52
List of business zones.
§ 171-53
Use regulations.
§ 171-54
Table of Use Regulations: Business Zones.
Article X
Village Center Districts
§ 171-55
General provisions.
§ 171-56
Special permit criteria.
Article XI
Urban Renewal Industrial Park District
§ 171-57
Purpose; permitted uses; buildings; parking; screening; signs.
Article XII
Industrial Districts
§ 171-58
Purpose; permitted uses.
Article XIII
Floodplain District
§ 171-59
Purpose; uses; regulations.
Article XIV
Water Supply Protection District
§ 171-60
Purpose; definitions; uses; regulations.
Article XV
Special Permit Conditions
§ 171-61
Applicability.
§ 171-62
Earth products excavation operations.
§ 171-63
Filling of water or wet areas.
§ 171-64
Filling of land other than water or wet areas.
§ 171-65
Heavy public use.
§ 171-66
(Reserved)
§ 171-67
Home occupations.
§ 171-68
Preexisting nonconforming uses, structures and lots.
§ 171-69
Mobile homes.
§ 171-70
Telecommunication towers, antennas and facilities.
§ 171-71
Campgrounds.
§ 171-72
Flea markets.
§ 171-73
Large-scale conference/entertainment facilities.
§ 171-74
Accessory dwelling units.
§ 171-75
Bed-and-breakfast facilities.
§ 171-76
Drive-through facilities.
§ 171-77
Self-service storage.
§ 171-78
Adult uses.
Article XVI
Landscaping, Screening and Buffers
§ 171-79
Purpose; standards; materials; installation and maintenance.
Article XVII
Signs
§ 171-80
General and district regulations; nonconforming signs; permits and fees.
Article XVIII
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 171-81
General requirements.
§ 171-82
Table of Off-Street Parking Regulations.
§ 171-83
Handicapped parking.
§ 171-84
Off-street loading and unloading requirements.
§ 171-85
Table of Off-Street Loading Regulations.
Article XIX
Amendment, Validity and Effective Date
§ 171-86
Amendments.
§ 171-87
Severability.
§ 171-88
When effective.
Article XX
Transfer of Development Rights
§ 171-89
Purpose.
§ 171-90
Definitions.
§ 171-91
Purpose; general procedure.
§ 171-92
Eligibility.
§ 171-93
Establishment of sending area and receiving area.
§ 171-94
Special permit process.
§ 171-95
Dimensional and density regulations allowed by transfer of development rights.
§ 171-96
Design standards for business and industrial receiving areas.
§ 171-97
Special permit criteria.
§ 171-98
Reporting of TDR transactions.
§ 171-99
Release of agricultural preservation restriction or conservation restriction.
§ 171-100
Alternate method for TDR transactions.
§ 171-101
Registry of willing sellers.
§ 171-102
Traditional neighborhood development regulations.
§ 171-103
Compliance and conflict with other laws.
Article XXI
Open Space Residential Development
§ 171-104
Purpose; definitions; application and review process; design standards and requirements.
Article XXII
Seasonal Cottage Resorts
§ 171-105
Purpose; definitions; procedures; standards and requirements.
Article XXIII
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations
§ 171-106
Purpose; definitions; approval procedures; siting and design standards.
Article XXIV
Marijuana Establishments and Registered Marijuana Dispensaries
§ 171-107
Purpose.
§ 171-108
Applicability.
§ 171-109
Definitions.
§ 171-110
Eligible locations.
§ 171-111
Limitation on number of marijuana establishments.
§ 171-112
Design standards; operation and siting requirements.
§ 171-113
Special permit application requirements.
§ 171-114
Nuisances prohibited.
§ 171-115
Abandonment or discontinuance of use.
§ 171-116
Severability.
