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Town of Abington, MA
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Part I: General Bylaws
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Chapter 175 Zoning
Chapter 175
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by Town Meeting of the Town of Abington 3-1-1954 ATM by Art. 8; revised 3-5-1962 ATM by Art. 57; 5-3-1976 ATM by Art. 22; 10-23-2000 STM. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fences — See Ch.
63
.
Historical Commission — See Ch.
89
.
Investigation of land use complaints — See Ch.
98
, Art.
I
.
Wetlands protection — See Ch.
171
.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Use Regulations
Attachment 2 - Dimensional and Density Regulations
Attachment 3 - South Naval Air Station Zoning District
South Weymouth Naval Air Station Zoning DIstrict Map ECode only
Zoning Map 2018
Article I
Title, Authority and Purpose
§ 175-1
Adoption; statutory authority.
§ 175-2
Purposes.
§ 175-3
Regulations in accordance with purposes.
Article II
Definitions
§ 175-4
Definitions and word usage.
Article III
Establishment of Zoning Districts
§ 175-5
Division into districts.
§ 175-6
Zoning Map.
note
§ 175-7
Changes to Zoning Map.
§ 175-8
Boundaries of districts.
§ 175-9
District boundary interpretation.
Article IV
Interpretation and Application
§ 175-10
Interpretation.
§ 175-11
Application.
§ 175-12
Portions of lots situated in adjacent municipalities.
§ 175-13
Lots transected by district boundary line.
§ 175-14
Location of and driveway access to principal building
§ 175-15
Land within street lines.
§ 175-16
Existing structures and uses; applicability to alterations and reconstruction.
§ 175-17
Mixed occupancy.
Article V
Use Regulations
§ 175-18
Applicability of Table of Use Regulations.
§ 175-19
Key to Table of Use Regulations.
§ 175-20
Districts' intent.
§ 175-21
Table of Use Regulations.
note
§ 175-22
Adult entertainment establishments.
§ 175-23
Wireless communications facilities.
§ 175-24
Watershed Protection District.
§ 175-24.1
Special requirements for medical marijuana treatment centers.
§ 175-24.2
(Reserved)
§ 175-24.3
Marijuana Overlay District.
Article VI
Dimensional and Density Regulations
§ 175-25
Conformity to regulations required.
§ 175-25.1
Nonconforming area, frontage or setback.
§ 175-26
Accessory uses and accessory buildings.
§ 175-27
Visibility at intersections.
§ 175-28
Minimum floor area requirements for apartment units.
§ 175-29
Dimensional and Density Regulations Table.
note
Article VII
Special Provisions
§ 175-30
Permitted uses.
§ 175-31
Requirements.
§ 175-32
Multi-unit dwellings, apartments or condominium complexes of 12 residential units or more.
§ 175-33
Planned commercial development.
§ 175-34
Excavation of sand and gravel or other earth materials.
§ 175-35
Flood Plain and Wetlands Protection District.
§ 175-36
Large-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations.
§ 175-37
Transit Oriented Development District.
§ 175-38
Central Business District.
§ 175-39
Multiple Use Planned Development District.
§ 175-40
Transitional Commercial District.
§ 175-40A
Multifamily Overlay District.
Article VIII
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
§ 175-41
Compliance required.
§ 175-42
Existing spaces.
§ 175-43
Space area requirement.
§ 175-44
Off-premises off-street parking.
§ 175-45
Joint use of required parking.
§ 175-46
Cooperative establishment and operation of parking areas.
§ 175-47
Entrance and exit points.
§ 175-48
Surfacing requirements.
§ 175-49
Lighting requirements.
§ 175-50
Visual relief for lots.
§ 175-51
Parking and storage.
§ 175-52
Table of off-street parking regulations.
§ 175-53
Reduction in parking requirements.
§ 175-54
Location of loading spaces.
§ 175-55
Table of Off-Street Loading Regulations.
Article IX
Signs
§ 175-56
Purpose and intent.
§ 175-57
Permit requirements.
§ 175-57.1
Administration and penalties.
§ 175-58
General regulations.
§ 175-58.1
Residential districts.
§ 175-58.2
Commercial and industrial districts.
§ 175-58.3
Waivers.
§ 175-58.4
Temporary signs.
§ 175-58.5
Special provisions.
§ 175-58.6
Definitions.
§ 175-59
Severability.
§ 175-60
Interpretation; conflicts.
Article X
Environmental Performance
§ 175-61
General.
§ 175-62
Sewerage.
§ 175-63
Surface water drainage.
§ 175-64
Erosion control.
§ 175-65
Vegetation and preservation of tree canopy.
§ 175-66
Buffer strips.
§ 175-67
Other site features.
§ 175-67.1
Outdoor lighting.
Article XI
Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
§ 175-68
Applicability.
§ 175-69
Continuance and enlargement.
§ 175-70
Abandonment.
§ 175-71
Reduction.
§ 175-72
Change of use.
§ 175-73
Moving.
§ 175-74
Unsafe structure.
Article XII
Administration and Enforcement
§ 175-75
Administration officer and duties.
§ 175-76
Permits.
§ 175-77
Site plan review.
§ 175-78
Certificate of occupancy.
§ 175-79
Permit and certificate fees.
§ 175-80
Enforcement.
§ 175-81
Violations and penalties.
§ 175-82
Board of Appeals.