manchester zoning regulations

Each use for which a site plan submission is required is a potentially significant addition to a developing or developed area of the town, and to a residential, commercial or industrial neighborhood. At a minimum, these materials shall include exterior architectural drawings, stamped by a registered architect, depicting the appearance and location on the lot relative to front, side and rear yard setbacks, and the proximity to existing structures of the new or converted structure. Impervious surface: Any material or structure on or above the ground that prevents water infiltrating the underlying soil. water meter, electric meter, etc.). (o) The removal of soil, loam, sand, gravel or any other mineral substances within four (4) feet of the historical high groundwater table elevation (as determined from monitoring wells and historical water table fluctuation data compiled by the United States Geological Survey), unless the substances removed are redeposited within 45 days of removal on site to achieve a final grading greater than four (4) feet above the historical high water mark, and except for excavations for the construction of building foundations or the installation of utility works. (b) In all zones, the application of any of the pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fungicides, and rodenticides shall be noted in the records of the certified operator. 6.7.3.1 All land shown on a plan for which a Special Permit is granted that is not included in building lots shall be open land. 6.9.7.2 By a covenant executed and duly recorded by the owner of record, running with the land, whereby said construction will be completed before such buildings or appurtenances thereto may be eligible for an occupancy permit as required by Section 7.3 of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Zoning By-Laws. (e)Remove all above-ground foundations and supports to a depth of one foot below existing grade. Please call BEFORE beginning any project. Smaller scale ground or building-mounted solar photovoltaic installations which are accessory to a lawful principal use on the same lot are not otherwise subject to the requirements of this by-law, but must comply with the other provisions of the Zoning By-Law, as applicable. All means of disconnecting the WECF shall be clearly indicated on the materials provided, and marked on each wind turbine. Pursuant to G.L. A buffer or greenstrip planted with live shrubs or trees, predominantly evergreen, shall if feasible be maintained between the perimeter of the LGSPI and any abutting property line or street unless the existing natural growth is adequate to provide an equivalent buffer. The owner of an LGSPI approved in accordance with this By-Law shall provide to the Town, acting by and through the SPAA, security to cover the cost of removal in the event the Town must remove the LGSPI and remediate the landscape. ], [ THE CURRENT LANGUAGE REGULATIONG ADMINISTRATION FOLLOWS AND IS ALSO SHOWN ADJACENT TO THE NEW SECTION 12 FOR EASY COMPARISON. Fees in lieu of payments shall be paid according to the schedule set forth in Section 9.4.6 (3), above. otherwise required by the Zoning District in which the project is located. e) Grade changes or cuts and fills, to be shown as original grade and new grade line, with two (2) foot contours AMSL. Timing of construction or provision of affordable units or lots Where feasible, affordable housing units shall be provided coincident to the development of market rate units, but in no event shall the development of affordable units be delayed beyond the schedule noted below: MARKET-RATE UNIT % AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT%, 9.4.7 Marketing Plan for Affordable Units. At the Planning Board's discretion within six (6) months of the cessation of use of any facility for use as a Personal Wireless Telecommunication Service Facility, the facility, all support buildings and/or structures, all foundations and pads and any other items installed under this Special Permit shall be removed by the owner/operator and the site shall be restored to a condition equal to or surpassing that which existed prior to construction. [Revised 2014], (b) Man-made alteration of sand dunes within Zone VE, which would increase potential flood damage, is prohibited. Administration and Procedures, ALERT: January 12, 2023 The Tide Weekly Update, Replace Existing with Updated Sections 1) Authority and Purpose 2) Definitions 3) Establishment of Districts 4) Use Regulations. The final step is to draw the lot lines. Dry wells shall be used only where other methods are not feasible, and shall be preceded by oil, grease, and sediment traps to facilitate removal of all contaminants. Setbacks: Provided that no objection to the contrary is raised by the Fire, Department, the Planning Board may reduce by up to one-half the setbacks, otherwise required by the Zoning Bylaw if the Board finds that such reduction will result in better design, improved protection of natural and scenic resources, and will otherwise comply with this Bylaw. A special permit issued for any WECF shall be valid for twenty (20) years. To allow for a diversity in dwelling unit construction, and to continue an historic pattern of settlement within the downtown portion of town, this By-Law allows for the construction and/or conversion of structures into two dwelling units, provided the new or converted structures are appropriate in terms of bulk, shape and location on the lot and relationship to abutting properties. For Zoning Inquires,Please call Ext. Following these workshops, the Planning Board will make necessary changes based on community input and will then hold Planning Board hearings on the revised draft, before a Final Draft Bylaw is put forth for a vote at Fall Town Meeting. The site plan shall be prepared at a scale no greater than 1"=40', and shall show all existing and proposed buildings, existing and proposed contour elevations, structures, parking spaces, driveway openings, driveways, service areas, facilities for sewage, refuse and other waste disposal and for surface water drainage, wetlands, surface water, areas subject to the 100-flood, and landscape features such as fences, walls, trees and planting areas, walks and lighting, both existing and proposed. Lots and streets have been located to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on open space areas and to provide lots with views of and access to the open space. 10.3.6 Special Permits: This section provides the requirements and procedures for the issuance of Special Permits by the Planning Board as required by this By-Law. *Except as noted within Section 4.3 of the Zoning By-Law. The Town may file a lien against the lot or lots to ensure payment of such maintenance expenses. c. 21E, and/or liquid petroleum products unless such storage is: (i) in container(s) or above-ground tank(s) within a building, or. Manchester, CT 06045 Erosion Control Inspection: to ensure erosion control practices are in accord with the filed plan. 7.6 Other By-Laws, Rules or Regulations. Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Connecticut has been An accompanying Existing Conditions Plan shall depict existing topography, wetlands, waterbodies and the 100-year floodplain, all existing rights of way, easements, existing structures, the location of significant features such as woodlands, tree lines, open fields or meadows, scenic views, watershed divides and drainage ways, fences and stone walls, roads, driveways, and cart paths. Although fences do not require a building permit, they do require a zoning certificate from the Town of Manchester. E . [Amended 1987, 2001, 2007]. Marijuana Business means a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, Marijuana Establishment, or any combination or part thereof. If the Planning Board determines that said construction or site alteration has not been completed, it shall specify in a notice sent by registered mail to the applicant and to the Town Clerk, the details wherein said construction or site alteration fails to comply with the special permit and upon failure to do so within forty-five (45) days after the receipt by said Town Clerk of said request by the applicant, all obligations under the bond shall cease and terminate by operation of law, any deposit shall be returned, and such other covenant shall become void. ], 7.0 Administration (TO BE MOVED TO A NEW SECTION 12). 11.2.7.2 The applicant shall provide to the Planning Board and the Building Inspector addresses, telephone numbers and any other necessary contact information for the special permit holder, each property owner, and each WECF owner. Where the applicant is simultaneously seeking approval from the Planning Board pursuant to the Subdivision Control Law, the performance bond provisions of G.L. The Planning Board shall make the final decision of what maintenance option is appropriate in a given situation. c. 40B sec. The applicant shall submit such material as may be required by the Planning Board regarding measures proposed to prevent pollution of surface or ground water, soil erosion, increased runoff, changes in groundwater level, and flooding, and regarding design features intended to integrate the proposal into the existing landscape, to preserve the same, to enhance aesthetic, and to screen objectionable features from neighbors. 7.5.3 An applicant for a special permit shall file an application with the applicable special permit granting authority, together with such other plans, specifications and documents as may be required by rules adopted by the special permit granting authority pursuant to Section 7.5.6, and shall file a copy thereof with the Town Clerk and with any other officers, boards or commissions required by this By-Law. 2. Grubbing: The act of clearing land surface by digging up roots and stumps. Any accessory use in an accessory building when completely screened from the abutting streets or lots; 4.4.7 By special permit from the Planning Board, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, as defined by Section 8.3.3 of the Zoning By-Law. waterbodies] = Applicable Land Area [ [ Applicable Land Area] x [.75] ] Divided by Minimum Lot Area Established for the Zoning District = Total number of dwelling units. c) Documentation of the legal right to install and use the proposed WECF and proof of control over the site and required setback area. (d) To provide regulations that are enforceable and bring illegal conversions under control. The following design requirements shall apply to open space and lots provided through this Bylaw: 1. 8. In the forty-two years since this reorganization, over 80 changes have been made ranging from adding and changing definitions, dimensional requirements, and uses, to adding entirely new sections to allow, prohibit or condition new development. (l) Facilities that generate, treat, store or dispose of hazardous waste that are subject to M.G.L. (b) Emergency Plan: An emergency plan shall be prepared and filed with the Special Permit application indicating the procedures which will be followed in the event of spillage of a Regulated Substance so as to control and collect all such spilled material in such a manner as to prevent it from reaching any storm or sanitary drains or the ground water. It is a violation of the Town of Manchester Code for any property owner to offer any unit for rent or allow any rental unit to be occupied without obtaining a valid Rental Housing License. Preserve open space areas for active and passive recreational use, including the provision of neighborhood parks and trails. Authorized Structures/Drives Activities means construction, maintenance or other changes (A) within the layout of any street, or sidelines of any easement for any common driveway on which the lot has frontage, or (B) under the Subdivision Rules and Regulations or this Zoning By-Law within the footprint of buildings and other structures, and sidelines of driveways and turnarounds, authorized (with specific reference to any ledge removal permitted) by either the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Appeals or (C) within the footprint of a residential building, provided that any excavation does not exceed a depth of fifteen (15)feet from the pre-construction grade and is authorized by a building permit issued by the Building Inspector. Resource Overlay Protection Districts: In determining the location of properties and facilities within the Ground and Surface Water Resource Overlay Protection District, the following rules shall apply: (a) Properties located wholly within one zone reflected on the Ground and Surface Water Resource Overlay Protection District Maps shall be governed by the restrictions applicable to that zone. (h) Landfills and open dumps, as defined in 310 CMR 19.006. 6.7.2.10 All studies, plans, design criteria with regard to all engineering aspects of a plan submitted under the Section shall conform to the Subdivision Rules and Regulations of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. The Planning Boards action, rendered in writing, shall consist of either: 1. 6.7.2.5 Every lot laid out under this Section shall conform to the following: In Single Residence District A, 16,500 sq. The Planning Board shall meet with an applicant under this regulation within twenty-one (21) days or at the next scheduled meeting, following a written request submitted to the Planning Board. 5.10.1.1 Safeguards: Provisions shall be made to protect against toxic or hazardous materials discharge or loss resulting from corrosion, accidental damage, spillage or vandalism through measures such as: prohibition of underground fuel storage tanks; spill control provisions in the vicinity of chemical or fuel delivery points; secured storage areas for toxic or hazardous materials; and indoor storage provisions for corrodible or dissolvable materials. April 2020 - The Town of Manchesters Planning Board, members of the Board of Appeals, Zoning Enforcement Officer, Town Planner and others have been working with the Towns legal consultant since June of 2019 to recodify and update the Towns Zoning Bylaws. As noted within Section 4.3 of the Zoning District in which the project is located of... 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