Section 46 Accessory Scientific Uses
Section 46. Accessory Uses.
Section 46.1 Accessory Scientific Uses.
Uses, whether or not on the same parcel as activities permitted as a matter of right, accessory to activities permitted as a matter of right, which activities are necessary in connection with scientific research or scientific development or related production, may be permitted upon the issuance of a Special Permit by the Board of Appeals provided the granting authority finds that the proposed accessory use does not substantially derogate from the public good.
(By-laws of 4-1-78, Art. 40, By-laws of 5-1-07, Art. 47)
46.2. Accessory Dwelling Units
46.2.1 Applicability. The Planning Board may grant a special permit authorizing the construction of an accessory dwelling unit within a new or existing owner-occupied, single-family dwelling or building accessory thereto in any Residential and Suburban District located on a lot fully conforming to all zoning requirements for its district or on a lot containing a legal, pre-existing, nonconforming single family structure, subject to the following regulations and conditions.
46.2.2 Purpose and Intent. The purposes of this bylaw are:
1. To provide an opportunity for homeowners who can no longer physically or financially maintain their single-family home to remain in homes they might otherwise be forced to leave;
2. To provide housing units in single-family neighborhoods that are appropriate for persons at various stages of their life cycle;
3. To provide housing units for persons with disabilities;
4. To add moderately priced rental units to the housing stock to meet the needs of smaller households and make housing units available to moderate income households who might otherwise have difficulty finding housing;
5. To protect the stability, property values, and the character of single-family residential neighborhoods; and
6. To eliminate the continued construction of illegal, unregulated apartment units.
46.2.3 Use and Dimensional Requirements.
1. The unit will be a complete, separate housekeeping unit containing both kitchen and bath.
2. Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be created per lot.
3. The principal dwelling or accessory building or structure to be altered or constructed shall maintain the appearance of a single-family structure or accessory building or structure.
4. Any new separate outside entrance serving an accessory dwelling unit shall be located on the side or in the rear of the building.
5. The gross floor area of an accessory dwelling unit (including any additions) shall not exceed six hundred and seventy-five (675) square feet of habitable floor area.
6. At least two off-street parking spaces shall be available for use by occupants of each accessory dwelling. Off-street parking shall be provided in a fashion as is consistent with the character of a single-family residence. No parking space shall be located within a street right-of-way.
7. The construction of any accessory dwelling unit shall be in conformity with the State Building Code, Title V of the State Sanitary Code and other local bylaws and regulations.
8. Accessory dwelling units proposed on lots containing a legal, pre-existing, nonconforming single family structure shall be within the living area of the dwelling part of the preexisting structure, shall not be permitted to increase the total square footage of the pre-existing structure, and shall not alter the footprint of the pre-existing structure for the purposes of creating a new accessory dwelling unit.
46.2.4 Application Procedure. The procedure for the submission and approval of a special permit for an accessory dwelling in an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling shall be the same as prescribed in Section 12.4 Site Plan Review and Section 14. Special Permits.
46.2.5 Quota. All applications for a special permit pursuant to this Section shall be acted upon in the order in which they are filed. The Planning Board may issue, in order of submission of a complete application, a maximum number of fifteen (15) Accessory Dwelling Unit special permits within a calendar year.
(Bylaws 5-1-07, Art. 47)
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