For purposes of this Section 5.0 the area of a lot shall not include: In the case of a lot abutting on more than one street, the minimum front setback shall be applicable to each street. The site plan also shall show the relation of locus map at a scale not greater than 1=2,000'. Please place yard wastes in brown kraft bags. Residents are reminded that grass and weeds are NOT TO EXCEED 12 IN HEIGHT. Special Permits may be transferred onlywith the approval by the Special Permit Granting Authority, in the form of anamendment to the Special Permit, conditioned upon satisfactory submissionof all information required for an original Special Permit. Police Department. Stormwater management plan: A plan required as part of the application for a Stormwater Management Permit. Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended by Chapter 808 of the Acts of 1975, The Zoning Act, and any amendments thereafter. Proposed streets have been aligned to provide vehicular access to each. 6.4.1 No flashing or animated signs shall be permitted in any district. Any structure or use lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this By-Law or any amendment hereto and any use or structure lawfully begun in respect of which a building or special permit has been issued before the first publication of notice of public hearing on this By-Law or any amendment hereto may be continued or completed although such structure or use does not conform to the provisions hereof, provided that, in the case of the issuance of a building or special permit, construction or operation hereunder shall conform to the provisions of this By-Law or any amendment hereto unless the construction or use has commenced within a period of six months after the issuance of the permit and that in cases involving construction such construction is continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. Manchester has a combined planning and zoning commission. Name, address, phone number and signature of the project proponent, as well, viii. F. Actions. d. Easements shall be recorded with the Essex County South Registry of Deeds prior to issuance of a Certificate of Completion by the Planning Board. This By-Law permits the construction of accessory dwelling units in Single Residence Districts A, B, C, and E in order to meet the following objectives: (a) To facilitate the availability of suitable private housing for moderate and lower income, elderly and younger citizens of the Town while preserving the existing character of single family districts. f. expected hydrology with supporting calculations. The Zoning Enforcement Office determines whether proposed uses of land are permitted at the location described, provides guidance for the location of buildings (from malls to tool sheds) and assists in the enforcement of some town ordinances. The applicant shall submit such material as may be required regarding design features intended to integrate the proposed new development into the existing landscape, to enhance aesthetic assets, and to screen objectional features from neighbors. An RCC Development may consist of a combination of single-family and two-family and residential structures. 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. You can find a complete Zoning Code for each district here . Protect existing and potential municipal water supplies. Expenses incurred by the Planning Board in connection with an application under this Section 6.16, including the reasonable fees and expenses of any consultants retained by the Planning Board, shall be paid by the applicant for such Special Permit. Published on January 18, 2023. "Zone I" means the 400-foot protective radius required by the Department around a public water supply well or wellfield. Any structure or lot, in or on which a nonconforming use is superseded by a permitted use, shall thereafter conform to the regulations for the district and the nonconforming use may not be thereafter resumed. Encourage screening of new residential development from the Towns roads, open spaces and scenic areas. Frontage along the length of any way in existence when the Subdivision Control Law became effective in Manchester-by-the Sea shall in no way be used as frontage as specified in the Zoning By-Law unless the way meets the following minimum standards. The Coffee County Codes Department is dedicated to public safety in the built environment countywide through development and promotion of uniform codes and standards, enhancement of professionalism in code administration, and facilitation of acceptance of innovative building products and systems. 7.5.6 The special permit granting authority shall be governed by the procedural requirements of The Zoning Act and other applicable provisions of the General Laws. 10.3.6.2 Review by Other Town Agencies: Upon receipt of the special, permit application, the SPGA shall transmit one copy to the Director of, Public Works, the Town Administrator, the Building Inspector, the Board, of Health, the Conservation Commission, and any other relevant Town, board/agency or department for their written recommendations. FOR THE CITY OF MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE Adopted February 7, 2001 Amended through October 6, 2020 AMENDMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION DATE OF FEBRUARY 7, 2001: March 20, 2001- Article 8 - Section 8.05 Multi-family dwelling units for the elderly; subsection C When the. (b) Post-testing. 17. 9.3 Blank [Previous section 6.8 renumbered and deleted 2021], 9.4 Inclusionary Housing [Added 2005], The purpose of this Bylaw isto outline and implement a coherent set of policies and. Plastic bags may not be used for yard waste.) c) Signs on the WECF shall be limited to those needed to identify the property and the owner, WECF manufacturer and model number, to warn of any dangers, and educational signs. For new development, stormwater management systems must be designed to remove 80% of the average annual load (post development conditions) of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). Permit issuance is required prior to any site altering activity. c.41 s.81-U shall supersede the requirements of Section 6.15.9 provided that in the opinion of the Planning Board the performance bond so executed includes sufficient protections to the Town for work to be completed pursuant to this Section 6.15. An appeal may be taken to the Board of Appeals by any person aggrieved by reason of his inability to obtain a permit or enforcement action from any officer or board of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea under The Zoning Act or this By-Law, by any regional planning agency in whose area the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is situated, or by any person including an officer or board of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea or of an abutting city or town aggrieved by an order or decision of any officer or board of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea in violation of any provisions of The Zoning Act or of this By-Law. Applications shall be accompanied by at least seven (7) prints of the plans of the proposal. Loading. Medical Marijuana Treatment Center as defined by 105 CMR 725.000, et al., as it may be amended or superseded, and pursuant to all other applicable state laws and regulations,means a not-for-profit entity registered under 105 CMR 725.100, otherwise known as a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD), that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products such as edible MIPs, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes, dispenses, or administers Marijuana, products containing Marijuana, related supplies, or educational materials to registered qualifying patients or their personal caregivers, as those terms are defined under 105 CMR 725.004. Special Permits under this section 6.9 shall be granted only in conformance with this Section 6.9 and Section 7.5 of the Manchester Zoning By-law and the requirements of MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9. Right of first refusal to purchase The purchaser of an affordable housing unit. ], [ THE CURRENT LANGUAGE REGULATIONG ADMINISTRATION FOLLOWS AND IS ALSO SHOWN ADJACENT TO THE NEW SECTION 12 FOR EASY COMPARISON. The maintenance schedule in the Maintenance Agreement may be amended to achieve the purposes of this by-law by mutual agreement of the Planning Board and the Responsible Parties. Purposes: Open space shall be used solely for recreation, conservation, or, agriculture purposes by residents and/or the public. Met Towers shall be permitted in the LCD, subject to the issuance of a special permit in conformance with the Zoning By-law and a building permit for a temporary structure. In a riverine situation, the following must be notified of any alteration or relocation of a watercourse: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I. Evaluating Site Context. The applicant shall provide funds to the Planning Board to pay for the technical review by the Planning Board's choice of consultant(s) of said hydrogeologic and hydrologic information and the Planning Board shall base its decision, in part, on the report by said consultant(s). No Marijuana Business shall be established except in conformity with this By-Law and all applicable laws and regulations, including such regulations as may be promulgated by the Board ofHealth; and the requirements of 105 CMR 725.00 et seq. [Amended 1987] [See Maps]. (h) Adequate provisions shall be made for the disposal of sewage, waste and drainage caused by the occupancy of such dwelling unit. ii) outdoors in covered container(s) or above-ground tank(s) in an area that has a containment system designed and operated to hold either 10% of the total possible storage capacity of all containers, or 110% of the largest container's storage capacity, whichever is greater; however, these storage requirements shall not apply to the replacement of existing tanks or systems for the keeping, dispensing or storing of gasoline provided the replacement is performed in a manner consistent with state and local requirements. Pursuant to Section 7.9, the Planning Board may retain technical experts, consultants and legal counsel to verify information presented by the applicant and provide the Planning Board with guidance on reviewing and approving or denying the application. 410-374-6467.See calendar of events for brush pick up dates. It has also been designated the Inland Wetlands Agency and the Aquifer Protection Agency. Prepare and adopt the plan of conservation and development; review and make recommendations on proposed municipal improvements; establish regulations for subdivision of land; hear and decide on applications for the subdivision of land. upper boundary of the bank of a tributary or associated surface water body. 4.3.11 A new or enlarged existing dwelling containing not more than 4 dwelling units if authorized by a special permit issued by the Planning Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.5 (Special Permits); in addition, the following stated provisions shall also apply. roadways shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the roadway right-ofway, and a minimum of 50 feet from the outer perimeter of the land subject to the, application. The FIRM, FIS booklet, and LOMR are incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Town Clerk, Planning Board, and Director of Public Works. Planning Board is the SPGA [Added 1982] [Amended 2000, 2007] (See 5.3), (j) Matters (including the construction or alteration of any structure or the use thereof) all or any part of which is within tideland lying below Mean High Water (per U.S. Geodetic Survey) for which an application for a state license under Section 18 of Gen. Laws Chapter 91 is required thereunder to be submitted for comments to the Planning Board. All plans and maps shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Roadway rights-of way shall not count toward the area to be provided as open space. Box 482 Manchester, Vermont 05254 Meetings. provisions of this By-Law provided that all contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and their employees, when using, handling, storing or producing, Regulated Substances in Zones I, II, III, or Zones A, B, or C, use those, applicable Best Management Practices set forth in Exhibit B, attached, 10.3.7.7 Exemption for Household Use: In addition to the exemptions, provided for in Section 4.9.7.3 of this By-Law, the household use of, Regulated Substances below the aggregate sum not exceeding thirty (30), gallons where said substance is a liquid or twenty-five (25) pounds where, said substance is a solid shall be exempt from the provisions of this By-, Law, provided, however, that household uses that store or handle, quantities of Regulated Substances exceeding thirty (30) gallons liquid or, twenty-five (25) pounds solid shall be prohibited without receipt of a, 10.3.7.8 Exemption for Municipal Use: In addition to the exemptions, provided for in Section 4.9.7.3 of this By-Law, the municipal use of, Regulated Substances in quantities exceeding thirty (30) gallons where, said substance is a liquid or twenty-five (25) pounds where said substance, is a solid shall be prohibited without receipt of a special permit from the, 10.3.7.9 Exemption for Underground Storage of Oils(s): The underground, storage of oil(s) used for heating fuel shall be exempt from the provisions, of Section 4.9 of this By-Law provided, however, that the container used, for said storage shall be located within an enclosed structure sufficient to, preclude leakage of oil to the external environment and to afford routine. 4.1.2 Non-nuisance agricultural, horticultural and floricultural uses, except those requiring a special permit pursuant to Section 4.1.10(1). The Board of Appeals may not grant a variance authorizing a use or activity not otherwise permitted in the district in which land or structure is located, except that this limitation shall not apply to land or structures located in the Limited Commercial District or General District. 5.10.1.2 Disposal: For any toxic or hazardous wastes to be produced in quantities greater than those associated with normal household use, the applicant must demonstrate the availability and feasibility of disposal methods which are in conformance with Chapter 21C, MGL. This can include a reinstatement, up to 12 months of forward payments, or a combination of both. (n) Storage of liquid hazardous materials, as defined in M.G.L. The Planning Board is proposing several changes to zoning at the April Town Meeting. Acid and basic cleaning solutions, Antifreeze and Coolants, Arsenic and arsenic compounds, Bleaches and peroxides, Brake and transmission fluids, Brine solution, Casting & Foundry chemicals, Caulking agents and sealants, Cleaning solvents, Corrosion and rust prevention solutions, Cutting fluids, Degreasing solvents, Disinfectants, Electroplating solutions, Explosives, Fertilizers, Fire extinguishing chemicals, Food processing wastes, Formaldehyde, Fuels and additives, Gasolines, Glues, adhesives and resins, Greases, Hydraulic fluid, Indicators, Industrial and commercial janitorial supplies, Industrial sludges and stillbottoms, Inks, printing and photocopying chemicals, Laboratory chemicals, Liquid storage batteries, Medical, pharmaceutical, dental, veterinary and hospital solutions, Mercury and mercury compounds, Metals finishing solutions, Oils, Paints, primers, thinners, dyes, stains, wood preservatives, varnishing, and cleaning compounds, Painting solvents, PCB's, Pesticides and herbicides, Plastic resins, plasticizers and catalysts, Photo development chemicals, Poisons, Polishes, Pool chemicals in concentrated form, Processed dust, and particulates, Radioactive sources, Reagents and standards, Refrigerants, Roofing chemicals and sealers, Sanitizers, disinfectants, bactericides and algaecides, Soaps, detergents and surfactants, Solders and fluxes, Stripping compounds, Tanning industry chemicals, Transformer and capacitor oils/fluids, Water and wastewater treatment chemicals. 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