A.
The Residential A and Residential A-1 Zoning Districts are intended
to recognize and support the predominant rural and agricultural character
of Somers and provide for residential use and development in these
areas appropriate to the environmental characteristics of the land
(such as soil types, terrain, and infrastructure capacity) and the
character of the area.
B.
The Residential A-2 Zoning District is intended to recognize the
smaller lot sizes in the centers of Somers and Somersville and provide
for residential use and development in these areas appropriate to
the environmental characteristics of the land (such as soil types,
terrain, and infrastructure capacity) and the character of the area.
C.
Certain nonresidential uses may be allowed in the residential zoning
districts when the Zoning Commission finds, based on information presented,
that such uses will be appropriate for the proposed location in accordance
with the standards contained in these regulations.
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Somers
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Somersville
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Residential
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Agricultural
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ZPNR
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Permitted; zoning permit not required
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ZP
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Permitted with zoning permit (from Zoning Enforcement Officer)
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SPA
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Permitted with site plan approval (from Zoning Commission)
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SUP
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Permitted with special use permit approval (from Zoning Commission)
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X
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Not permitted in this district
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Use
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Residential
A
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Residential
A-1
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Residential
A-2
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A.
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Residential
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(1)
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One single-family detached dwelling per lot, except no lot shall
be occupied for residential purposes unless it has the required frontage
on a Town-approved or state-approved street
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(2)
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Two-family building, provided that there shall be at least 80,000
square feet of contiguous buildable area and at least 300 feet of
frontage
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(3)
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Age-restricted housing subject to the requirements of Section 214-6.5 of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(4)
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X
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Approval by Planning Commission
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Approval by Planning Commission
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B.
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Open Space
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(1)
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Open space
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(2)
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Parks and playgrounds
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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C.
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Agricultural
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(1)
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Farm/agriculture
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(2)
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Water harvesting for commercial purposes
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(3)
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Commercial horse farm subject to the requirements of Section 214-6.3B of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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X
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(4)
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Greenhouse operations and nurseries, provided that any on-premises
sales are limited to products raised on the premises
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X
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SUP
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X
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D.
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Institutional
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(1)
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Convalescent or nursing home or home for the aged
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(2)
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Place of worship or religious institution
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(3)
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Nonprofit institution
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(4)
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Private museum
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(5)
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Governmental uses and public service uses, such as firehouse,
library, etc.
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(6)
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Public or private school (not including business or trade schools),
nursery, dancing school or riding school, conservatory for music or
other arts
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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E.
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Recreational
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(1)
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Golf course or country club
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X
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SUP
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X
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(2)
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Golf center
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X
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SUP
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X
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(3)
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Public or quasi-public camp, provided that a minimum boundary
buffer of 50 feet shall be provided to camping areas
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X
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SUP
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X
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(4)
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Membership club, outdoor recreation provided that the property
shall contain at least 400 square feet of land per member
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X
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SUP
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X
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(5)
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Commercial swimming club
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X
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SUP
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X
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F.
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Utility/Infrastructure
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(1)
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Public utility lines, substations and buildings in accordance with Section 214-6.10 of these regulations
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(2)
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Wireless telecommunications in accordance with Section 214-8.3 of these regulations
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X
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See Section 214-8.3
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See Section 214-8.3
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G.
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Other
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(1)
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Cemetery, provided that a minimum boundary buffer of 20 feet
shall be provided to burial plots
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(2)
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Adaptive reuse of an existing structure on a state highway in accordance with Section 214-6.7 of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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A.
Accessory parking of
vehicles.
(1)
On a residential property, parking or storage of motor vehicles
is allowed as follows:
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Type of Vehicle
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Outside
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Inside
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(a)
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Registered passenger-type vehicle (including antique, dealer,
combinations, etc.)
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Permitted
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Permitted
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(b)
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Registered commercial-type vehicle
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Outside storage requires approval of special use permit (from
Zoning Commission)
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Inside storage of one vehicle per lot is permitted, provided
that vehicle is less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating
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(c)
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Farm vehicles on a farm
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Permitted but such vehicles shall not be kept in front of any
residence or within the front yard setback
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No limit
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(d)
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Unregistered vehicle
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Limited to two such vehicles, except that storage of one additional
vehicle may be allowed for 30 days when:
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Permitted
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°
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Such vehicle is for sale;
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°
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Prior notification is given to the ZEO of the dates of such
storage; and
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°
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Such storage does not recur for another six months
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(e)
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Trailers, camping trailers, recreational vehicles, boats, and
the like
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Storage in the rear or side yard, provided that:
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Permitted
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°
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No unit shall be used for sleeping, living, cooking or for carrying
on a business in any district except as provided elsewhere in these
regulations.
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°
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Screening shall be provided for any such unit, when stored,
to substantially reduce the visibility of the unit from the street
and from nearby properties
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B.
General provisions
for accessory uses/structures.
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures customarily incidental to any use permitted herein are allowed, provided that such accessory structures shall not include any advertising signs, signboards or posters, except as allowed by Section 214-7.1 of these regulations.(1)
Accessory buildings shall not be located in the front yard of
any lot unless located in the rear half of the lot.
(2)
Accessory buildings less than 200 square feet in area and less
than 10 feet in height may be located to within 10 feet of side or
rear lot lines when located in the rear half of any lot and when located
at least 50 feet from a principal residence on an abutting property.
(3)
A barn, stable or garage may be erected to the same height limits
as a principal building.
(4)
An accessory building, including those attached to a main building
by means of a breezeway or a roofed passageway or other connection,
shall not be used for residential purposes, except as may be specifically
provided elsewhere in these regulations.
(6)
Accessory buildings housing farm animals shall be located as
follows:
(7)
Accessory buildings on a farm for other than housing farm animals
shall be at least 100 feet from all property lines.
(8)
Accessory buildings to a proposed main building may be erected
on a then-vacant residential lot, if so placed as not to interfere
with the eventual practicable and conforming location of the principal
building.
(9)
Any accessory building or structure with a footprint larger
than the footprint of the principal building on the property shall:
C.
Provisions
for specific accessory uses/structures.
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ZPNR
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Permitted; zoning permit not required
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ZP
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Permitted with zoning permit (from Zoning Enforcement Officer)
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SPA
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Permitted with site plan approval (from Zoning Commission)
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SUP
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Permitted with special use permit approval (from Zoning Commission)
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X
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Not permitted in this district
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Use/Structure
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Residential
A
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Residential
A-1
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Residential
A-2
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(1)
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Parking/Storage-Related
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(a)
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Private garage for motor vehicles
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(b)
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Noncommercial greenhouse, storage shed or boathouse
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(c)
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One temporary storage structure up to 8 feet by 8 feet by 16
feet for up to 30 days in any calendar year when located on the driveway
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X
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(2)
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Home-Based-Business-Related
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(a)
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Home office in accordance with Section 214-6.2A of these regulations
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(b)
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Minor home occupation in accordance with Section 214-6.2B of these regulations
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(c)
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Tea room in accordance with Section 214-6.2C of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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X
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(d)
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Bed-and-breakfast in accordance with Section 214-6.2D of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(e)
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Professional office in accordance with Section 214-6.2E of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(f)
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Group day-care home in accordance with Section 214-6.2F of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(3)
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Recreation-Related Facilities
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(a)
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Noncommercial swimming pool or tennis court, provided that it
complies with yard setbacks for accessory structures
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(4)
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Animal-Related
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(a)
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Personal kennel
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(b)
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Commercial kennel on a parcel containing at least 3.0 acres
of land
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X
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SUP
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X
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(c)
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Keeping of up to six hens (no roosters)
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(d)
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Horses and ponies for pleasure only in accordance with Section 214-6.3A of these regulations
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(e)
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Horses and ponies for commercial purposes in accordance with Section 214-6.3B of these regulations
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X
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(5)
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Agriculture-Related
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(a)
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Livestock on a farm when kept in accordance with generally accepted
agricultural practices as determined by the Connecticut Department
of Agriculture
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(b)
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Roadside stand for sale of agricultural produce, provided that
at least 4 parking spaces are available
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(c)
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Building housing animals other than horses and ponies in accordance with Section 214-3.3B(7)
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(d)
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Manure storage in accordance with generally accepted agricultural
practices as follows:
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[1]
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Up to 2 cubic yards (2 CY)
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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[2]
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Between 2 CY and 16 CY, provided that such material shall be
stored at least 100 feet from any property line
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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[3]
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If more than 16 CY or if between 2 CY and 16 CY and stored less
than 100 feet from any property line
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(e)
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A building or dormitory on a farm to house farm workers at an
active farm, provided that:
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[1]
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Such farm employs at least 6 workers at any given time during
the year, including seasonal or otherwise
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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[2]
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The number of workers housed shall not exceed 2 workers per
cultivated acre, and such cultivated acreage must be within the Town
of Somers and owned by the applicant
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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[3]
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Before construction or use of any such facility, adequate documentation
shall be submitted to demonstrate that the above criteria are met
and will be maintained
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(f)
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Building(s) on a farm for storing and/or processing of agricultural
products produced on the premises
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(g)
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Building(s) on a farm for storage and repair of motor vehicles
and/or equipment for operation of such farm
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(h)
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Farm brewery, farm winery and/or farm distillery accessory to a farm and in accordance with Section 214-6.12
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(6)
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Residential-Related
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(a)
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Accessory apartment in accordance with Section 214-6.4 of these regulations
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(b)
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Use of an existing dwelling as a boardinghouse for up to 3 boarders
or roomers, provided that the dwelling shall be occupied by the owner
as his or her principal residence during any such rooming or boarding
occupancy
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X
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(7)
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Other
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(a)
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Satellite receivers and antennas (less than 1 meter in diameter)
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X
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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(b)
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Mobile homes for emergency housing or storage for up to 6 months
necessitated by natural disaster or similar occurrence
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(c)
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Temporary trailer in accordance with Section 214-6.9A of these regulations
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X
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See Section 214-6.9A
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See Section 214-6.9A
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(d)
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School bus shelters in accordance with Section 214-6.9B of these regulations
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(e)
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Nonprofit events in accordance with Section 214-6.9C of these regulations
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X
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ZP
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ZP
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(f)
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Special events for commercial operations in accordance with Section 214-6.9D of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(g)
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Outdoor wood-burning furnaces in accordance with Section 214-6.13 of these regulations
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(h)
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Antenna structures operated by licensed amateur radio operators:
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[1]
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When not located in the front yard
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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[2]
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If located in the front yard
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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Regulation
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Residential
A
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Residential
A-1
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Residential
A-2
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A.
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Density
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(1)
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Maximum density (lots per acre of buildable area on the parcel)
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0.70
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0.70
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0.70
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B.
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Lot Area/Frontage
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(1)
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Minimum lot area (square feet)
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40,000
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40,000
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20,000 (sewer) 40,000 (septic)
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(2)
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Minimum contiguous buildable area (square feet)
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40,000
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40,000
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20,000
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(3)
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Minimum lot frontage (feet)
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175
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175
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125
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C.
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Setbacks - Buildings/Structures
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(1)
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Minimum front setback (feet)
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175
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175
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175
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(a)
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Principal structure
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50
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50
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50
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(b)
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Accessory structure greater than 200 square feet (but not permitted
in front yard unless in rear half of lot)
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50
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50
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50
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(c)
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Accessory structure up to 200 square feet (but not permitted
in front yard unless in rear half of lot)
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50
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50
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50
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(2)
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Minimum side setback (feet)
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(a)
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Principal structure
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25
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25
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15
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(b)
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Accessory structure greater than 200 square feet
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25
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25
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15
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(c)
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Accessory structure up to 200 square feet
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25
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25
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10
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(3)
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Minimum rear setback (feet)
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(a)
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Principal structure
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40
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40
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40
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(b)
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Accessory structure greater than 200 square feet
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25
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25
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25
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(c)
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Accessory structure up to 200 square feet
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25
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25
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10
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D.
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Setbacks - Parking Area
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(1)
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Minimum side setback (feet)
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10
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10
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5
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(2)
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Minimum rear setback (feet)
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10
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10
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10
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E.
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Building Height
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(1)
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Maximum height: primary building
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35 feet
2.5 stories
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35 feet
2.5 stories
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35 feet
2.5 stories
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(2)
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Maximum height: accessory building
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20 feet
2.0 stories
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20 feet
2.0 stories
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20 feet
1.5 stories
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F.
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Lot Coverage
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(1)
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Maximum lot coverage
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25%
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25%
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25%
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