A.
Village Business
(VB) Zone.
The Village Business (VB) Zoning District is intended
to recognize and support the business uses in the historic village
centers in Somers Center and Somersville and provide for appropriate
use and development in these areas.|
See Section 214-4.2 for declaration of the Village Business District as a "Village District" in accordance with C.G.S. Section 8-2j.
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B.
Business (B) Zone.
The Business (B) Zoning District is intended to provide areas for
convenience goods and services and commercial uses which are considered
necessary to serve the residents and businesses of the Town.C.
Industrial (I) Zone.
The Industrial (I) Zoning District is intended to permit a variety
of uses of an industrial nature which might not be desirable or compatible
in residential or business areas.|
Somers
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Somersville
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A.
In order to maintain and enhance the historic value, distinctive
character and landscape of the village areas in Somers Center and
Somersville, the Village Business (VB) Zoning District is hereby declared
to be a "Village District" as authorized by C.G.S. Section 8-2j and
as recommended in the Plan of Conservation and Development.
B.
In accordance with C.G.S. Section 8-2j, the Commission shall consider
the design, placement, relationships and compatibility of structures,
plantings, signs, roadways, street hardware and other objects in public
view. These regulations encourage the conversion, conservation and
preservation of existing buildings and sites in a manner that maintains
the historic value, distinctive character and landscape of the Village
District.
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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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Village Business
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Business
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Industrial
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A.
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Business
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(1)
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Retail store or personal service
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(2)
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Bank or other financial institution
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(3)
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Office
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(4)
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Restaurant with indoor seating
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(5)
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Tavern/inn
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(6)
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Printing establishment
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(7)
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Motor vehicle sales, service
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X
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SUP
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SPA
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(8)
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Motor vehicle sales, service, provided that such use was in
existence prior to May 1, 2021
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SUP
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X
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X
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(9)
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Liquor store
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(10)
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Hotel or motel
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(11)
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Funeral home
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(12)
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Gasoline sales approved or in existence as of May 1, 2021
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(13)
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Animal hospital (which may include boarding)
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(14)
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Animal grooming facility, provided that no boarding of animals
occurs
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(15)
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Winery/brewery/distillery
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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B.
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Mixed-Use
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(1)
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Mixed-use buildings containing business and residential uses
within the same building with business uses required on the first-floor
level (retail-type uses are encouraged) and allowed on the upper floor(s)
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SUP
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X
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X
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C.
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Industrial
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(1)
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Industrial research and service
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X
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SUP
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SPA
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(2)
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Warehousing, wholesaling, building material sale, contractor's
yard, truck terminal
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X
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X
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SPA
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(3)
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Industrial or manufacturing use, provided that such use does
not emit dust, odor, gas, fumes, noise, glare or vibration beyond
the property lines in which it is located
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X
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X
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SPA
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(4)
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Autobody repair and painting
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X
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X
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SPA
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D.
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Recreational
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(1)
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(Reserved)
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X
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X
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X
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E.
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Residential
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(1)
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One single-family detached dwelling per lot, except that 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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SPA
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ZP
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X
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(2)
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Two-family building, provided that there shall be at least 40,000
square feet of contiguous buildable area and at least 250 feet of
frontage
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SPA
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ZP
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X
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(3)
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Age-restricted housing in accordance with Section 214-6.5 of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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X
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F.
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Institutional
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(1)
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Place of worship open to the public
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(2)
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Governmental uses and/or 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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(3)
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Convalescent or nursing home or home for the aged
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(4)
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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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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(5)
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Nonprofit institution or private museum
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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G.
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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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H.
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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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Greenhouse operations and nurseries
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X
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SUP
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SUP
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(4)
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Commercial horse farm in accordance with Section 214-6.3 of these regulations
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X
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X
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SUP
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I.
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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 transmitting and receiving in accordance with Section 214-8.3 of these regulations
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See Section 214-8.3
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See Section 214-8.3
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See Section 214-8.3
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J.
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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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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(2)
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Adult-oriented establishment in accordance with Section 214-8.5 of these regulations
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X
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SUP
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X
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A.
General provisions for
accessory uses/structures.
(1)
Accessory 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.
(2)
Accessory buildings for commercial or industrial uses shall
observe the same yard and height requirements as a main building.
B.
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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Village Business
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Business
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Industrial
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(1)
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Accessory to a Business Use
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(a)
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Off-street parking and loading in accordance with Section 214-7.2
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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(b)
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Uses and/or structures customary, subordinate, and incidental
to the principal business use
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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Same approval procedure as principal use
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(c)
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Drive-through establishment in accordance with Section 214-6.8 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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Outdoor seating associated with a restaurant or a winery/brewery/distillery
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SUP
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SUP
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X
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(e)
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Sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with Section 214-6.11
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(2)
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Accessory To A Farm
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(a)
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Roadside stand for sale of agricultural produce, provided that
at least 4 parking spaces are available
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(b)
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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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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(c)
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Building(s) on a farm for storage and repair of motor vehicles
and equipment for operation of such farm
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(d)
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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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[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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(e)
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Building housing horses and ponies in accordance with Section 214-6.3
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(f)
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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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(g)
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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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(3)
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Utility/Infrastructure
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(a)
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Underground storage of fuel when in accordance with Section 214-7.12 of these regulations and C.G.S. Section 22a-449, as amended
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(4)
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Other
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(a)
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Mobile homes for emergency housing or storage for up to 6 months
at a time (and renewable) necessitated by natural disaster or similar
occurrence
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(b)
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Temporary trailer in accordance with Section 214-6.9A of these regulations
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(c)
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School bus shelters in accordance with Section 214-6.9B of these regulations
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(d)
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Nonprofit events in accordance with Section 214-6.9C of these regulations
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ZP
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ZP
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ZP
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(e)
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Special events for commercial operations in accordance with Section 214-6.9D of these regulations
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SUP
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SUP
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SUP
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(f)
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Satellite receivers and antennas (less than 1 meter in diameter)
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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ZPNR
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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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Village Business
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Business
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Industrial
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A.
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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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20,000 (sewer)
40,000 (septic)
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40,000
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60,000
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(2)
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Minimum lot frontage (feet)
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75
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75
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200
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B.
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Setbacks - Principal Building
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(1)
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Business: maximum front setback (feet)
May be modified by the Commission by special use permit for
renovation or expansion of existing building or good cause shown,
provided that some provision is made to promote a walkable, pedestrian-friendly
village-type area
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15
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N/A
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N/A
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(2)
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Business: minimum front setback (feet)
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5
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25
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35
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(3)
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Residential: minimum front setback (feet)
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25
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25
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35
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(4)
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Minimum side setback (feet)
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10
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10
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20
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(5)
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Minimum rear setback (feet)
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30
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30
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40
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C.
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Setbacks - Accessory Building/Structure
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(1)
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Minimum front setback (feet)
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Not permitted in front yard
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Not permitted in front yard
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Not permitted in front yard
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(2)
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Minimum side setback (feet)
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10
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10
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20
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(3)
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Minimum rear setback (feet)
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30
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30
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40
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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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5
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5
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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/2.0 stories
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40 feet/2.0 stories
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(2)
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Maximum height - mixed-use building
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40 feet/3.5 stories
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N/A
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N/A
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F.
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Coverage
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(1)
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Maximum impervious coverage
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60%
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60%
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60%
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