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Town of Whitman, MA
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 240 Zoning
Chapter 240
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Whitman 6-2-2021 ATM by Art. 22, AG approved 9-24-2021, eff. 6-2-2021. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Zoning Map Amendments
Article I
Title, Authority and Purpose
§ 240-1.1
Adoption.
§ 240-1.2
Purpose.
§ 240-1.3
Intent.
Article II
Definitions
§ 240-2.1
Word usage; terms defined.
Article III
Establishment of Zoning Districts
§ 240-3.1
Division into districts.
§ 240-3.2
Zoning Map.
§ 240-3.3
Changes to map.
§ 240-3.4
Boundaries of districts.
§ 240-3.5
District boundary interpretation.
Article IV
Interpretation and Applicability
§ 240-4.1
Interpretation.
§ 240-4.2
Applicability.
§ 240-4.3
Lots in multiple municipalities.
§ 240-4.4
Principal buildings.
§ 240-4.5
Exceptions.
§ 240-4.6
Mixed occupancies.
Article V
Use Regulations
§ 240-5.1
Use restrictions.
§ 240-5.2
Interpretation of regulations.
§ 240-5.3
(Reserved)
§ 240-5.4
Table of Use Regulations.
§ 240-5.5
(Reserved)
Article VI
Dimensional and Density Regulations
§ 240-6.1
Compliance required.
§ 240-6.2
Accessory uses and accessory buildings.
§ 240-6.3
Corner lots.
§ 240-6.4
Minimum floor area for apartment units.
§ 240-6.5
Table of Dimensional and Density Regulations.
§ 240-6.6
Accessory Dwelling Units.
Article VII
Special Provisions
§ 240-7.1
Permitted uses.
§ 240-7.2
Site plan approval.
§ 240-7.3
Multifamily dwellings/apartments.
§ 240-7.4
Gasoline service stations, repair garages and body shops.
§ 240-7.5
Swimming pools.
§ 240-7.6
Floodplain and Watershed Protection Districts.
Article VIII
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
§ 240-8.1
Off-street parking and loading requirements.
§ 240-8.2
Existing spaces.
§ 240-8.3
Space area requirements.
§ 240-8.4
Off-premises off-street parking.
§ 240-8.5
Joint use of required parking.
§ 240-8.6
Combined establishment and operation of parking areas.
§ 240-8.7
Entrance and exit points.
§ 240-8.8
Surfacing requirements.
§ 240-8.9
Lighting requirements.
§ 240-8.10
Visual relief for lots.
§ 240-8.11
Parking and storage.
§ 240-8.12
Table of Off-Street Parking Regulations.
§ 240-8.13
Location of loading spaces.
§ 240-8.14
Table of Off-Street Loading Regulations.
Article IX
Signs
§ 240-9.1
Administration.
§ 240-9.2
General regulations.
§ 240-9.3
Signs in residential districts.
§ 240-9.4
Signs in business and industrial districts.
§ 240-9.5
Special signs.
Article X
Environmental Performance Standards
§ 240-10.1
Applicability.
§ 240-10.2
Sewerage.
§ 240-10.3
Surface water drainage.
§ 240-10.4
Erosion control.
§ 240-10.5
Vegetation.
§ 240-10.6
Buffer strips.
§ 240-10.7
Other site features.
§ 240-10.8
Control of air pollution.
§ 240-10.9
Heat, glare and vibration.
§ 240-10.10
Waste disposal, water supply and water quality.
§ 240-10.11
Storage.
§ 240-10.12
Exterior lighting.
Article XI
Nonconforming Uses
§ 240-11.1
Applicability.
§ 240-11.2
Existing nonconforming uses.
§ 240-11.3
Abandonment.
§ 240-11.4
Restoration.
§ 240-11.5
Reduction or increase.
§ 240-11.6
Change in use.
§ 240-11.7
Moving structures.
§ 240-11.8
Unsafe structures.
§ 240-11.9
Enlargement.
Article XII
Administration and Enforcement
§ 240-12.1
Administration officer; duties.
§ 240-12.2
Permits.
§ 240-12.3
Certificates of occupancy.
§ 240-12.4
Permit and certificate fees.
§ 240-12.5
Enforcement.
§ 240-12.6
Violations and penalties.
§ 240-12.7
Board of Appeals.
§ 240-12.8
Validity.
Article XIII
Personal Wireless Service Facilities
§ 240-13.1
Purpose and intent.
§ 240-13.2
Scope.
§ 240-13.3
Use regulations; location; dimensional requirements.
§ 240-13.4
Performance standards.
§ 240-13.5
Special permit application procedures.
§ 240-13.6
Co-location.
§ 240-13.7
Modifications.
§ 240-13.8
Monitoring and maintenance.
§ 240-13.9
Abandonment or discontinuation of use.
§ 240-13.10
Reconstruction or replacement of existing towers and monopoles.
§ 240-13.11
Documentation required for decision not to grant permit.
§ 240-13.12
Term of special permit.
§ 240-13.13
Proximity to other towers.
Article XIV
Adult Entertainment
§ 240-14.1
Purpose and intent.
§ 240-14.2
Permitted districts.
§ 240-14.3
Definitions.
§ 240-14.4
Special permit required.
§ 240-14.5
Special permit conditions.
§ 240-14.6
Nonconforming uses.
§ 240-14.7
Severability.
Article XV
Marijuana Businesses
§ 240-15.1
Purpose; scope.
§ 240-15.2
Definitions.
§ 240-15.3
Designated locations for marijuana businesses.
§ 240-15.4
General requirements.
§ 240-15.5
Special permit required.
§ 240-15.6
Site plan required.
§ 240-15.7
End of use.
§ 240-15.8
Other laws remain applicable.
Article XVI
MBTA Communities Overlay District
§ 240-16.1
Purposes.
§ 240-16.2
Applicability.
§ 240-16.3
Definitions.
§ 240-16.4
Permitted uses.
§ 240-16.5
Density and dimensional regulations.
§ 240-16.6
Affordable housing.
§ 240-16.7
Development standards.
§ 240-16.8
MCOD site plan approval.
§ 240-16.9
Rules and regulations.
§ 240-16.10
Appeals.
§ 240-16.11
Modifications to approved site plans.
