[Added 10-21-1999 ATM by Art. 28]
CV (Center Village) zoning is intended to aid
in revitalizing, preserving and expanding the village character of
Chelmsford's traditional business districts.
Minimum Lot Requirements Area
(x 1,000 square feet)
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Width (feet)
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50
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Depth (feet)
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0
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Frontage (feet)
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50
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Minimum Yard Requirements
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Front (feet)
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51
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Side (feet)
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101
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Rear (feet)
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101
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Maximum Building Coverage
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40%
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Stories
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3
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Height (feet)
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35
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Floor area ratio
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.60
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Minimum Building Height (feet)
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202
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NOTES:
1May be partially
or completely reduced by special permit from the Planning Board upon
a finding that the setbacks as imposed by the district would result
in construction of structures that are not in keeping with the area's
scale and character. The Planning Board must further find that the
relaxation of said standards will not interfere with or negatively
impact abutting properties, particularly property used or zoned for
residential purposes.
2For any structure
of 600 square feet or larger.
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A.Â
In the CV (Center Village) District, the required parking shall be reduced by 20% for the requirements of § 195-17, Minimum parking requirements, except for multifamily use. A special permit may be granted by the Planning Board for a total reduction not to exceed 50%. Parking within front yards shall be prohibited.
[Amended 6-21-2021 ATM by Art. 37]
B.Â
Parking lots of more than 20 spaces shall provide
landscaping to equal 10% of the total paved area of the site. Such
landscaping shall be contained within or adjacent to the parking lot.
C.Â
All drives and parking lots shall be edged with vertical
granite curbing in accordance with MHD standard specifications.
The requirements of Article IX, Landscaping, shall not apply to the CV District, except for multifamily use. The Planning Board, during the site plan approval process, shall require adequate landscaping to accomplish the objectives of this section.
A.Â
Architectural styles shall reflect and strengthen
the character of primary buildings existing in the CV District.
B.Â
Exterior building materials shall be chosen to be
consistent with those of the primary structures existing in the CV
District.
C.Â
Buildings shall be constructed with a minimum of two
stories or a suitable facade suggestive of two stories.
D.Â
Lighting shall be consistent with the character of
a village zoning district. A lighting plan shall be required in conjunction
with the site plan review. Lighting shall be designed to illuminate
the subject property and shall not encroach onto abutting properties.