[Added 4-29-2024 STM by Art. B]
The MCMOD Districts are overlay districts superimposed over the underlying zoning districts or portions thereof as shown on the Zoning Map set forth in the Rockport Zoning By-law. Within the MCMOD, the requirements of the underlying districts continue to apply as an alternative to the requirements of the MCMOD. The MCMOD will not restrict the rights of any owner who elects to utilize the existing underlying zoning regulations to develop or redevelop land. If an owner elects to utilize the MCMOD to develop or redevelop land, the project shall conform to all applicable requirements of this Article XVI.
Uses permitted as of right. The following uses are permitted as of right within the MCMOD:
A. 
Multifamily housing, including town houses.
B. 
All permitted uses set forth in underlying zoning as outlined in Article V.
Site plan review. All applications under the MCMOD require site plan review by the Planning Board. See Article XIV for applicable procedures.
A. 
All newly created lots must have a lot line or theoretical lot line abutting a thoroughfare, civic space, right-of-way, or easement. Driveways do not count as thoroughfare types and cannot be used to satisfy this provision.
B. 
The construction of multiple buildings on a lot is permitted, provided other standards, including parking standards, are met.
C. 
The Planning Board may, as part of the site plan review process, allow reductions in the minimum setbacks to promote better site design for site conditions particular to a given lot.
[Amended 9-8-2025 FTM by Art. X]
A. 
Applicability. This article applies to all new buildings, building additions, and additional structures.
B. 
General.
(1) 
The height limitations of § 400-17E shall apply to Article XVI, MCMOD.
(2) 
Multiple buildings on a lot are permitted, provided all other requirements are met.
C. 
Schedule of area and dimensions.
Area
Dimensions(3)
Area square feet: multifamily or townhouse
10,000 sq. ft.
Area square feet: mixed use
20,000 sq. ft.
Frontage on street
50 ft.
Accessory buildings or structures
Minimum building separation(1)
15 ft.
Side/rear setbacks(2)
10 ft.
(1) 
For the purpose of computing minimum building separation, attached decks are deemed to be part of the building.
(2) 
Accessory buildings or structures: For the purposes of side and rear setbacks only, swimming pools and tennis courts are deemed to be accessory structures.
(3) 
All dimensions are in feet unless otherwise noted.
D. 
Building type and housing density.
(1) 
Housing density. All developments in the MCMOD shall have a maximum density of 15 dwelling units or fewer per acre.
(2) 
Building types. The following list of building types are permitted with the MCMOD, either as of right (labelled "Y") or by grant of a special permit (labelled "SP"). Any building types not in the list below are prohibited under the MCMOD. See definitions for the following building types:
Building Type
Permitted
Townhouse
Y
Mixed-use
Y
Multifamily
Y
(3) 
Standards for each building style are provided in § 400-68F.
A. 
Applicability.
(1) 
For projects of greater than 10 residential units, a minimum of 5% of gross land area of the parcel must be designed as publicly available open space, subject to reasonable restrictions set forth by the applicant.
(2) 
Required open space is not required to be contiguous; however, open space must be designed as usable for sitting, recreation, or other active uses and shall not include buffer strips.