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Greenfield-Site Plan Spec
41 Oak Hill Rd, Greenfield
Parcel R20-14A-0
Current Lot lines:
Proposed System:
Proposed Change:
Site plan Spec:
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Proposed Project dimensions shown, new boundaries shall remain 50ft away from Array
location on all sides.
The location and boundaries of the lot with dimensions.
Adjacent streets or ways, with names and the location.
North arrow.
Graphic scale.
Date of plan.
Name of applicant, designer and surveyor
Locus map
Existing and proposed topography, including contours, the location of wetlands, streams, water
bodies, drainage swales, areas subject to flooding, unique natural land features, showing how it
enhances and preserves scenic or environmentally sensitive areas along the water frontage.
Any existing structures on the land and dimension of yards relating to such structures
Any existing structures on any remaining adjoining land owned by the applicant and dimensions
of yards relating to such structures
Remaining frontage of any adjoining land in the same ownership
Present owner of the land shown of the plan, and all abutting owners
Location of any easement or way, public or private across the land, with a designation as to the
use of the same.
NOTE: Attached is copy of Form A and Regulations, must meet those requirements for
Approval.
Northfield-Site Plan Spec
76 Upper Farms Rd, Northfield
Parcel 41_A3_1
Current Lot lines:
Proposed System:
Proposed Change:
Site plan Spec:
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Proposed Project dimensions shown, new boundaries shall remain 50ft away from Array
location on all sides.
Existing and proposed lines of streets, ways, easements, and any public areas within the
proposed subdivision in a general manner.
Proposed system of drainage including adjacent natural waterways in a general manner.
Approximate boundary lines of proposed lots with the approximate areas and dimensions.
Names, approximate location, and widths of adjacent streets.
Topography of the land in a general manner.
Location map at a scale of 1” = 1 mile.
Subdivision name, boundaries, North point, date, scale, legend, location map
Name of the owner of record, applicant, and the engineer or the surveyor.
Names of all abutters, as determined by the most recent tax list.
NOTE: Attached is copy of Form A and Regulations, must meet those requirements for
Approval.
FORM A
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
APPLICATION FOR ENDORSEMENT OF PLAN BELIEVED NOT
TO REQUIRE APPROVAL
Date:
To the Planning Board of the Town of Greenfield:
The undersigned wishes to record the accompanying plan and requests a determination and
endorsement by said Board that approval by it under the Subdivision Control Law is not required.
The undersigned believes that such approval is not required for the following reasons: (Circle as
appropriate.)
1. The accompanying plan is not a subdivision because the plan does not show a division of
land.
2. The division of the tract of land shown on the accompanying plan is not a subdivision
because every lot shown on the plan has frontage of at least such distance as is presently
required by the Greenfield Zoning By-Law under Section 5.2 which requires ______ feet for
erection of a building on such lot; and every lot shown on the plan has such frontage on:
a) a public way or way which the Town Clerk certifies is maintained and used as a
public way, namely _________________________________, or
b) a way shown on a plan theretofore approved and endorsed in accordance with the
subdivision control law, namely __________________ on _________________, and
subject to the following conditions ____________________________________; or
c) a private way in existence on March 19, 1966 the date when the subdivision control
law became effective in the Town of Greenfield having, in the opinion of the
Planning Board, sufficient width, suitable grades, and adequate construction to
provide for the needs of vehicular traffic in relation to the proposed use of the land
abutting thereon or served thereby, and for the installation of municipal services to
serve such land and the buildings erected or to be erected thereon, namely
_________________________.
3. The division of the tract of land shown on the accompanying plan is not a “subdivision”
because it shows a proposed conveyance/other instrument, namely _________________
which adds to/takes away from/changes the size and shape of, lots in such a manner so that
no lot affected is left without frontage as required by the Greenfield Zoning By-Law under
Section 5.2, which requires _________ feet.
4. The division of the tract of land shown on the accompanying plan is not a subdivision
because two or more buildings, specifically _________________ buildings were standing on
the plan prior to March 19, 1966, the date when the subdivision control law went into effect
in the Town of Greenfield, and one of such buildings remains standing on each of the
lots/said buildings as shown and located on the accompanying plan. Evidence of the
existence of such buildings prior to the effective date of the subdivision control law is
submitted as follows:
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5. Other reasons or comments: (See M.G.L., Chapter 41, Section 81-L)
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The owner’s title to the land is derived under deed from _____________________________,
dated _________________________, and recorded in Franklin County, Registry of Deeds, Book
_________, Page __________, or Land Court Certificate of Title No. _______, registered in
______________ District Book __________, Page _______ and _______________ Assessors’
Book ________, Page _______.
Received by City/Town Clerk:
Name of Applicant: ___________________
Date ____________________
Signature of Applicant or Applicant’s
Agent:
Time ____________________
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Signature _____________________
Applicant’s Address: _________________
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Applicant’s Phone #: __________________
Owner’s signature and address if not the
applicant:
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Address of property being divided or altered:
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Received from the above applicant the sum of $25.00 per lot.
# of Lots: _______________
Fee: _______________
Received by: ____________________
Date: __________________
TOWN OF GREENFIELD
TOWN OF GREENFIELD
ZONING ORDINANCE
CODE OF THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
As Amended through November 15, 2017
Chapter 200
ZONING
ARTICLE I - Purpose and Authority
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§ 200-1.1. Purpose
§ 200-1.2. Authority
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ARTICLE II – Definitions
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§ 200-2.1. Terms and Words
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ARTICLE III - Establishment of Districts
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§ 200-3.1. Districts
§ 200-3.2. Zoning Map
§ 200-3.3. Interpretation of District Boundaries
§ 200-3.4. Lot Divided by a District Boundary
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ARTICLE IV - Use Regulations
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§ 200-4.1. Application of Use Regulations
§ 200-4.2. Rural Residential District (RC)
§ 200-4.3. Suburban Residential District (RB)
§ 200-4.4. Urban Residential District (RA)
§ 200-4.5. Semi-Residential District (SR)
§ 200-4.6. Health Service District (H)
§ 200-4.7. Central Commercial District (CC)
§ 200-4.8. Limited Commercial District (LC)
§ 200-4.9. General Commercial District (GC)
§ 200-4.10. Office District (O)
§ 200-4.11. General Industry District (GI)
§ 200-4.12. Planned Industry District (P1)
§ 200-4.13. Floodplain District (F)
§ 200-4.14. Water Supply Protection District (WP)
§ 200-4.15. (Reserved)
§ 200-4.16. Corridor Overlay District (CO)
§ 200-4.17. Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD)
§ 200-4.18. Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments
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ARTICLE V - Dimensional Regulations
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§ 200-5.1. Application
§ 200-5.2. Table of Dimensional Requirements
§ 200-5.3. Additional Dimensional Provisions
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ARTICLE VI - General Regulations
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§ 200-6.1. Nonconforming Uses
§ 200-6.2. Accessory Uses and Structures
§ 200-6.3. Home Occupations
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§ 200-6.4. (Reserved)
§ 200-6.5. Parking Requirements
§ 200-6.6. Loading Requirements
§ 200-6.7. Sign Regulations
§ 200-6.8. Performance Standards
§ 200-6.9. Screening and Landscaping
§ 200-6.10. Unregistered Motor Vehicles
§ 200-6.11. Driveways and Entrances
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ARTICLE VII - Special Regulations
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§ 200-7.1. Open Space/Cluster Developments
§ 200-7.2. Multifamily Dwellings
§ 200-7.3. (Reserved)
§ 200-7.4. Earth Removal
§ 200-7.5. Bed-and-Breakfast/Tourist Home
§ 200-7.6. Congregate Housing for the Elderly or Handicapped
§ 200-7.7. (Reserved)
§ 200-7.8. Flag Lots
§ 200-7.9. Commercial Camping
§ 200-7.10. Mixed Residential/Business Uses
§ 200-7.11. Mobile Homes and Campers
§ 200-7.12. Major Development Review
§ 200-7.13. Adult Entertainment Uses
§ 200-7.14. Wireless Communications Facilities
§ 200-7.15. Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations
§ 200-7.16. Non-Commercial Scale Solar Energy Installations
§ 200-7.17. Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
§ 200-7.18. Accessory Dwelling Units
§ 200-7.19. Biomass and Wood Burning Energy Systems
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ARTICLE VIII – Administration
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§ 200-8.1. Enforcement
§ 200-8.2. Permits
§ 200-8.3. Special Permits
§ 200-8.4. Site Plan Review and Approval
§ 200-8.5. Zoning Board of Appeals
§ 200-8.6. Appeals
§ 200-8.7. Variances
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ARTICLE IX - Applicability and Amendment
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§ 200-9.1. Applicability
§ 200-9.2. Validity
§ 200-9.3. Amendment
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APPENDIX
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Table of Uses
Table of Dimensional Requirements
Adult Entertainment Overlay Map
Wellhead Map 1
Wellhead Map 2
French King Highway/High Street Corridor Overlay
Planned Unit Development Overlay Map
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(HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Greenfield 10-18-1989; printed as amended 721-1993, 11-15-1995 and 6-16-1999. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.)
STATUTORY AUTHORITY
M.G.L.c 40a
GENERAL REFERENCES
Establishment of Zoning Board of Appeals See Ch. 34.
Building construction — See Ch. 39.
Demolition Delay Ordinance – See Ch. 58
Drainage - See Ch. 61.
Visual obstructions at intersections — See Ch. 80.
Signs - See Ch. 149.
Soil removal - See Ch. 154.
Wells - See Ch. 191.
Sewer use — See Ch. 650.
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Water use — See Ch. 689.
Corridor design - See Ch. 808.
Major development review - See Ch. 842.
Site plans - See Ch. 865.
Special permits — See Ch. 870.
Subdivision of land — See Ch. 880.
Zone changes - See Ch. 896.
Zoning Board of Appeals regulations — See Ch. 1057.
ZONING
ARTICLE I
Purpose and Authority
~ 200-1.1. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance shall be to achieve the objectives of the Zoning Act, MGL c. 40A, as amended,
which includes but is not limited to the following: to lessen congestion in the streets; to conserve health; to secure
safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent overcrowding of land,
to avoid undue concentration of population; to encourage housing for persons of all income levels; to facilitate the
adequate provision of transportation, water, water supply, drainage, sewerage, school, parks, open space and other
public requirements; to conserve the value of land and buildings, including the conservation of natural resources
and the prevention of blight and pollution of the environment; to encourage the most appropriate use of land
throughout the Town, including consideration of recommendations of the Master Plan, and the strategic planning
goals and policies adopted by the Planning Board and the comprehensive plan of the regional planning agency; and
to preserve and increase amenities by the promulgation of regulations to fulfill said objectives.
~ 200-1.2. Authority.
This ordinance is adopted under the authority provided by, and in accordance with, the provisions of MGL c. 40A,
as amended.
ARTICLE II
Definitions
~ 200-2.1. Terms and words.
A.
In this ordinance the following terms, unless a contrary meaning is required by the context or is specifically
prescribed, shall have the following meanings:
(1)
Words used in the present tense include the future, and the plural includes the singular; the word
"lot" includes the word "plot"; the word "structure" includes the word "building"; the word "shall" is
intended to be mandatory; "occupied" or "used" shall be considered as though followed by the words "or
intended, arranged, or designed to be used or occupied."
(2)
B.
The word "person" includes a corporation as well as an individual.
Other definitions shall be as follows:
ABANDONMENT -- The cessation of a nonconforming use or structure as indicated by the visible or otherwise
indicated intention to discontinue a nonconforming use of a structure or lot, or the cessation of a nonconforming use
or structure by its replacement with a conforming use or structure. Abandonment shall also include nonconforming
businesses closed for business for a period of two (2) years or more. The nonconforming use shall not be reestablished if the nonconforming use has either been abandoned or discontinued for a period of two (2) years or
more. [Definition Amended by Town Council on October 20, 2010]
ACCESSORY BUILDING -- A subordinate building located on the same lot with the principal building or use, the
use of which is customarily incidental to that of the main building or to the use of the land.
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ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, WITHIN – An Accessory Dwelling Unit that is within a single-family home is
a self-contained housing unit incorporated within the single-family home that is clearly a subordinate part of the
single-family home and complies with each of the criteria stated in this ordinance. [Definition Added by Town
Council on August 17, 2016]
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED -- An attached Accessory Dwelling Unit is a self-contained
housing unit added as an addition to a single-family home that is clearly a subordinate part of the single-family
home and complies with each of the criteria stated in this ordinance. This definition does not include a trailer or
mobile home, however mounted. [Definition Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT, DETACHED -- A detached Accessory Dwelling Unit is a self-contained
housing unit that is located on the same lot as the structure of a single-family home and may be incorporated within
a garage or carriage house or other accessory structure or as a stand-alone structure that is clearly subordinate to the
primary use as a single-family home and complies with each of the criteria stated in this ordinance. This definition
does not include a trailer or mobile home, however mounted. [Definition Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
ACCESSORY USE -- A use customarily incidental to that of the principal building or use of the land, and located
on the same lot as such principal building or use.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT USES -- Refer to definitions in ~ 200-7.13B of this ordinance.
AGRICULTURE, FLORICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, VITICULTURE -- "See "farm."
ALTERATIONS -- As applied to a building or structure; a change, rearrangement or reconstruction of the structural
parts, or an enlargement whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height, or the moving from one (1)
location or position to another.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY -- The following shall be considered alternative energy:
Combined heat and power
Electric and hydrogen powered vehicles and associated technologies including advanced batteries and
recharging stations
Notwithstanding the above, “renewable/alternative energy R&D facility” or “renewable/alternative energy
manufacturing facility” as used in this Zoning Ordinance shall not mean or include uses for the generation of
electricity, heat and/or the production of fuels. [Definition Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
ANIMAL KENNEL OR HOSPITAL -- A structure used for the harboring and/or care of more than three (3) dogs
that are more than six (6) months old, whether commercially operated or not, except for farm dogs used for herding
or protection of livestock from predators.
ANTIQUE SHOP -- An establishment for the sale of antiques, secondhand articles, or collectible items, including a
permanent or on-going tag, yard, garage, or barn sale.
BANK -- The portion of the land surface which normally abuts and confines a water body. The upper boundary of a
bank is the first observable break in slope or the mean annual flood level, whichever is lower and as further defined
in 310 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 10.54 (2), Wetlands Protection Act.
BILLBOARD -- A sign greater than nine (9) square feet in area and ten (10) feet in height which advertises
products or services not sold or provided on the premises on which the sign is located.
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BUILDING -- An enclosed structure, either a principal building or shed, garage, stable, greenhouse, or other
accessory building.
BUILDING, DETACHED -- A building completely surrounded by open space.
BUILDING HEIGHT -- The vertical distance from the mean finished grade of the ground adjoining the building to
the highest point of the roof for flat or shed roofs, to the deckline for mansard roofs, and to the mean height
between eaves and ridge for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs. Not included are spires, cupolas, TV antennae, or other
parts of structures which do not enclose potentially habitable floor space.
BUILDING-INTEGRATED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM -- A solar energy system shall be considered to be
building integrated if it is designed to be permanently mounted on a building or other structure. This definition
applies to solar energy systems of any capacity that are designed to be operated in direct contact with a building.
[Definition Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
BUILDING LINE -- The line of the face of the building nearest the front line of the lot. This face includes sun
parlors and covered porches whether enclosed or unenclosed, but does not include steps.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL -- A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said
building is located.
BULK STORAGE -- Exposed outside storage of large quantities of sand, lumber, coal or other materials, and
storage of large quantities of liquids and gases in tanks except underground as an accessory use.
CAMPER -- A portable dwelling, eligible to be registered and insured for highway use, designed to be used for
travel, recreational and vacation uses but not for permanent residence. Includes devices commonly called travel
trailers, pickup campers, motorized campers, and tent trailers.
CAMP GROUND -- Premises used for campers, and/or tenting, where a fee is charged. Facilities operated on a
seasonal basis for a continuing supervised recreational, and/or athletic program.
CLUB -- Premises or building of a membership organization exclusively servicing members and their guests but
not including any vending stands, merchandising, or commercial activities except as required generally for the
membership and purpose of such club. Does not include sports clubs as elsewhere defined, or clubs or organizations
whose chief activity is a service customarily carried on as a business.
COMMON DRIVEWAY -- Any drive, right-of-way or private way which provides access to two (2) or more lots
but which does not qualify as a street for determining frontage under MGL c. 40A and c. 41.
CONGREGATE HOUSING -- A building or buildings consisting of independent and semi-independent dwelling
units with some shared facilities and services occupied by not more than two (2) residents per dwelling unit, at least
one (1) of whom is fifty-five (55) years of age or older, or physically handicapped or disabled.
CONTRACTOR'S YARD -- Premises used by a contractor or subcontractor for storage of equipment and supplies,
fabrication of subassemblies, or parking of wheeled equipment.
COOKING FACILITIES -- Any facility including but not limited to a hot plate, microwave oven, or portable oven,
which permits the occupant of a building to prepare or serve hot meals in the building.
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DEMONSTRATED PEAK ENERGY DEMAND -- The highest electric load measured on any day during the 24month time period prior to submission of Solar Energy System permit application. [Definition Added by Town
Council on December 19, 2012]
DORMITORY -- A structure containing sleeping rooms, dining rooms, and accessory facilities constructed or
converted by an educational institution for the exclusive use of students.
DWELLING -- A building designed or used exclusively as the living quarters for one (1) or more families or
individuals.
DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY- A structure containing three (3) or more dwelling units, irrespective of ownership
or tenure including apartments, efficiency apartments, and townhouses.
DWELLING, ONE-FAMILY -- A detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit and having no party wall, or
walls, in common with an adjacent dwelling. Also referred to as a single-family dwelling.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY -- A detached building containing two (2) dwelling units. Also referred to as a
duplex.
DWELLING UNIT -- A single unit providing independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons including
permanent provisions for cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities independent of any other unit.
ERECT -- To build, construct, reconstruct, move upon, or conduct any physical development of the premises
required for a building. To excavate, fill, drain and the like preparation for building shall also be considered to
erect.
FAMILY -- Any number of individuals related by blood or marriage or not more than four (4) individuals not so
related, living and cooking together on the premises as a single housekeeping unit. Each additional unrelated
individual over four (4) shall constitute another family.
FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME -- A private residence that, on a regular basis, receives for temporary custody and
care during part or all of the day, children up to and through age twelve (12) or children under sixteen (16) years of
age if such children have special needs, and receives for temporary custody and care for a limited number of hours,
children of school age in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Office of Child Care Services of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts; provided however, that the number of children under the age of sixteen (16)
must not exceed ten (10). A family child care home shall not mean a private residence used for an informal
cooperative arrangement among neighbors or relatives, or the occasional care of children with or without
compensation therefore.
FARM -- Premises used for the principal purpose of raising agricultural, horticulture, floriculture, or viticulture
products including the sale of produce, wine and dairy products, the majority of which were produced on the
premises, but not including the raising of livestock or poultry on parcels of five (5) acres or less.
FARM, POULTRY -- Premises used in the production of poultry and/or eggs, having more than ten (10) poultry.
FRONTAGE -- See "lot frontage."
GROSS FLOOR AREA -- The total square footage of all the floor area in a building measured from the exterior
face of the exterior walls.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL -- A substance or material whether in gaseous, liquid or solid form, or a combination
thereof in a quantity or form that poses a substantial threat to human health or poses an unreasonable risk to health,
safety, property or the environment when improperly managed, including all materials listed as hazardous by the
Environmental Protection Agency, under the Toxic Substance Control Act, Federal Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act or similar authority, the Department of Energy or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to
applicable General Laws.
HEIGHT -- See "building height."
HOME OCCUPATION -- An endeavor involving the production or provision of goods or services from a dwelling,
which is conducted in a residence and does not change the residential character of the residence.
HOTEL -- A building or group of buildings providing accommodations on a transient basis for compensation,
including an inn, motel, and motor lodge. Accommodations having individual cooking facilities shall be considered
dwelling units.
IMPERVIOUS SURFACE -- An impervious surface shall be considered one with a runoff coefficient of greater
than ninety percent (90%). All structures, driveways, parking areas and paved surfaces exceeding a ninety-percent
runoff coefficient shall be considered as impervious surfaces.
JUNK -- Any article or material or collection thereof which is worn out, cast off or discarded and which is ready for
destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion. Unregistered inoperative motor vehicles
stored outdoors for more than six (6) months shall be considered junk.
JUNK/SALVAGE YARD -- The use of any area of any lot, whether inside or outside a building, for the storage,
keeping, or abandonment of junk, scrap, or discarded materials, or the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of
automobile(s) or other vehicle(s) or machinery or parts thereof.
LARGE-SCALE GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION -- A solar photovoltaic
system that is structurally mounted on the ground and is not roof-mounted, and has a minimum nameplate capacity
of 250 kW DC. [Definition Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
LIGHTS, DECORATIVE -- Lighting used as an advertising device as part of a sign or part of any structure or
building. This shall not include commonly used seasonal lighting for holidays.
LODGING/BOARDING HOUSE -- A building containing more than two (2) rooms for semi-permanent residence
[longer than one (1) week] not having cooking facilities in the rooms (microwave ovens excepted), not shared as a
single housekeeping unit, and the occupants thereof not being within the second degree of kindred to the proprietor.
Included in this definition are fraternity houses, sorority houses, and dormitories of educational institutions. It does
not include dormitories of charitable or philanthropic institutions, convalescent or nursing homes, group residences
licensed or regulated by agencies of the Commonwealth under § 71 of chapter 111, or rest homes so licensed. This
also does not include apartments, motels, hotels, tourist homes, inns, bed & breakfasts, or congregate housing.
[Amended – deleted definition and replaced in its entirety by Town Council February 15, 2006]
LOT -- A parcel of land.
LOT AREA -- The area of the lot exclusive of any area in a street or recorded way open to public use. At least
twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot area shall not have a slope of fifteen percent (15%) or more or contain
wetlands as delineated in the Wetlands Protection Act, MGL c. 131, ~ 40, and as defined in 310 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 10.00.
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LOT, BUILDING -- A parcel of land in one (1) ownership meeting the dimensional requirements of this ordinance
for the district in which such land is situated, and if occupied by a building or buildings, meeting the minimum yard
requirements of that district, and defined on a plan or deed recorded in the Registry of Deeds.
LOT, CORNER -- A lot which has an interior angle of less than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees at the
intersection of two (2) street lines. A lot abutting a curved street shall be considered a corner lot if the tangents to
the curve at the points of intersection of the side lot lines intersect at an interior angle of less than one hundred
thirty-five (135) degrees. (Also see ~ 200-5.3D.) (See Diagram 1)
LOT FRONTAGE -- That portion of a lot fronting upon a street to be measured continuously along one (1) street
line between its side lines and their intersection with the street line. The required frontage dimension shall extend
from the street line to the building line. Frontage shall provide both rights of access and potential vehicular access
across that lot line to a potential building site. The portion of a lot fronting on a discontinued or unconstructed road
does not constitute frontage.
LOT LINES -- The lines bounding a lot as defined herein.
MEDICAL CENTER/CLINIC -- Office and/or examination rooms for providing diagnostic and outpatient medical
or dental treatment and care for human patients and employing physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical
support staff. May include laboratory and outpatient surgical facilities but shall not include overnight inpatient
medical, dental or surgical care facilities.
MOBILE HOME -- A dwelling unit built on a chassis, containing complete electrical, plumbing and sanitary
facilities, and designed to be installed on a temporary or permanent foundation for either temporary or permanent
living quarters.
MOBILE HOME PARK -- Premises which have been planned and improved for the placement and residential
occupancy (but not sale) of two (2) or more mobile homes.
MOTEL -- "See hotel."
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MULTIFAMILY -- See "dwelling, multifamily."
MUNICIPAL USE -- Land or structure used for any operation by the Town government, except as elsewhere more
specifically defined.
NON-COMMERCIAL SCALE SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS -- Non-Commercial Scale Solar Energy
Installations shall mean any Building-Integrated Solar Energy System or Small-Scale, Ground-Mounted Solar
Energy System. [Definition Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
NONCONFORMING USE OF LAND OR STRUCTURES -- Any structure or use of land lawfully existing at the
effective date of this ordinance or subsequent amendment which does not conform to one (1) or more provisions of
this ordinance.
NURSERY or GREENHOUSE -- Premises used for the gainful purpose of propagation of trees, shrubs, vines,
flowers, or other plants for transplanting, stock for grafting, or for cut flowers.
NURSING, CONVALESCENT OR REST HOME -- Any dwelling or building where persons are housed or lodged
and furnished with meals and nursing care for hire.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT -- A permit authorizing the occupancy and the use of land and/or structures and buildings.
ON-SITE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM -- A solar energy system that is sized primarily to produce electricity to be
consumed at that site of generation, up to 1.5 times the demonstrated peak energy demand. On-Site Solar Energy
Systems may or may not be connected to an electric power utility. [Definition Added by Town Council on December
19, 2012]
OPEN SPACE -- Ground space other than that occupied by structures, walkways, drives, parking or other
impervious surface. Required yard setbacks may be included as open space if the area meets the above
requirements.
PERSONAL AND CONSUMER SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT -- Barbershop, beauty parlor, pet grooming,
laundromat, tailoring, shoe cleaning/repair, health club, and other similar places of business but not including
medical and dental offices or veterinarians.
PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTION -- An endowed or charitably supported nonprofit religious or nonsectarian
activity maintained for public or semipublic use.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT -- A parcel of land consisting of one (1) or more contiguous lots to be considered as
a whole for development purposes built in accordance with an approved site plan from the Planning Board which
shall include provision for long-term maintenance of utilities, common driveways, landscaping and other site
improvements by current and future owners.
PRINTING -- Premises used for newspaper, periodical and book printing; commercial printing, map printing, but
not including photocopying.
PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT SITES -- Those properties designated as such by majority vote of the Town Council
and subsequent approval by the Interagency Permitting Board, established by G.L. c. 23A, Section 62, all pursuant
to G.L. c. 43D, identified in the Assessor’s records as Map 26, Parcel 36A and Map 51, Parcels 10 through 18 and
20 through 23. [Definition Added by Town Council on October 21, 2009]
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PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY -- An area that allows for the passage of people or goods. Right-of-way includes
passageways such as freeways, streets, bike paths, alleys, and walkways. A public right-of-way is a right-of-way
that is dedicated or deeded to the public for public use and under the control of a public agency. In no case shall a
right-of-way be construed to mean an easement.
RADIO TRANSMISSION -- Premises used for the commercial transmission of radio or television, not including
studios.
RATED NAMEPLATE CAPACITY -- The maximum rated output of electric power production of the Photovoltaic
system in Direct Current (DC). [Definition Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
RECREATION, INDOOR -- Bowling alley, pool or billiards hall, or other recreation carried on wholly in an
enclosed building but not including arcades.
RECREATION, OUTDOOR -- Drive-in theater, golf course/golf driving range, bathing beach, sports club,
horseback riding stables, boathouse, game preserve, marina or other commercial recreation carried on in whole or
in part outdoors except those activities more specifically designated elsewhere in this ordinance.
RENEWABLE ENERGY -- The following shall be considered renewable energy:
Solar – photovoltaic (PV) and thermal
Wind
Biomass power conversion or thermal technologies, including R&D related to, or the manufacture of wood
pellets
Ultra low emissions high efficiency wood pellet boilers and furnaces
Low Impact Hydro – electric and kinetic
Ocean thermal, wave or tidal
Geothermal
Landfill gas
Fuels cells that use renewable energy
Advanced biofuels
Notwithstanding the above, “renewable/alternative energy R&D facility” or “renewable/alternative energy
manufacturing facility” as used in this Zoning Ordinance shall not mean or include uses for the generation of
electricity, heat and/or the production of fuels. [Definition Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
RESTAURANT -- Premises the principal use of which is the sale of food or drink ready for consumption without
further preparation.
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN OR DRIVE-THROUGH -- A restaurant where food or drinks are usually served to or
consumed by patrons while they are seated in vehicles.
RESTAURANT, TAKE-OUT -- A restaurant where food or drinks are primarily served for consumption off the
premises without a drive-in or drive-through service.
RETAIL BUSINESS -- Premises used for the retail sale of goods for personal or business use, and also premises
used for personal, business or household services. Does not include retail businesses elsewhere defined or
permanent or on-going tag, yard, garage, or barn sales.
RIDGELINE -- The line forming the upper edge or crest of a hill or mountain.
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ROADSIDE FARM STAND -- A structure of a semipermanent or temporary type located in a district in which
agricultural uses are allowed, from which raw produce is offered for sale to the public.
SCHOOL, PRIVATE -- An educational facility not exempt from MGL c. 40A, ~ 3, including private primary and
secondary schools, colleges, nursery school, kindergarten, or child day-care facility.
SHARED HOUSING -- A dwelling unit shared by more than four (4) but a maximum of six (6) residents, whether
or not related to one another, each of whom is fifty-five (55) years of age or older.
SIGN:
(1)
Any device designed to direct, inform, advertise, announce or attract attention. Any exterior
building surfaces which are internally illuminated or decorated with gaseous tube or other lights are
considered signs, as are advertising devices attached to vehicles, trailers, or other movable objects if
regularly located for display.
(2)
The following, however, shall not be considered "signs" within the context of this ordinance:
(a)
Flags and insignia of any government except when displayed in connection with
commercial promotion;
(b)
Legal notices, or informational devices erected or required by public agencies;
(c)
Standard gasoline pumps bearing thereon in usual size and form the name, type, and price
of gasoline;
(d)
Integral decorative or architectural features of buildings. However, letters, registered
trademarks, moving parts, and parts internally illuminated or decorated with gaseous tube or other
lights shall be considered signs, even if an integral part of the building;
(e)
On-premise devices guiding and directing traffic, parking, and public services (i.e., rest
rooms, telephones), not exceeding two (2) square feet in area, and bearing no advertising matter.
SIGN, AREA OF:
(1)
The area of any sign shall be considered to include all lettering, wording, and accompanying
designs and symbols, together with the background, whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed
including the frame around the sign but not any supporting structure or brace.
(2)
For signs consisting of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building
wall or window, or for signs in which the letters, symbols, etc. extend beyond the frame, the area shall be
considered to be that of the smallest rectangle which encompasses all of the letters and symbols.
SIGN, FREESTANDING -- A self-supporting sign not attached to any building, wall, or fence, but in a fixed
location. This does not include portable or trailer-type signs.
SIGN, OFF-PREMISES -- Any sign in which the subject matter does not relate exclusively to the products or
services sold or provided on the premises.
SIGN, WALL -- Any sign which is painted on, incorporated into, or affixed parallel to the wall of a building.
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SMALL-SCALE, GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM -- A solar energy system that has its solar
panels structurally mounted on the ground and occupies a footprint of 2,500 square feet of area or less. [Definition
Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM -- All equipment, machinery and structures utilized in connection with the conversion
of light to electricity. This includes, but is not limited to, transmission, storage, collection and supply equipment,
substations, transformers, service and access roads. [Definition Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
SPORTS CLUB -- A club whose primary purposes are conservation, hunting, or fishing.
STREET -- A public way, a private way shown on a plan approved under the Subdivision Control Law,1 or a way
in existence when the Subdivision Control Law became effective in Greenfield having in the opinion of the
Planning Board sufficient width, suitable grades, and adequate construction to provide for the needs of vehicular
traffic in relation to the proposed use of the abutting land or land to be served thereby and for the installation of
municipal services to serve such land and the buildings erected or to be erected thereon.
STREET LINE -- The line between the lot and the street layout.
STRUCTURE -- Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground, or attachment
to something located on the ground except a boundary wall or fence, or a road and any fixtures appurtenant thereto.
TATTOO PARLOR/BODY PIERCING STUDIO [Added 3-21-2001, approved by AG 5-23-2001] -- An
establishment whose principal or accessory business activity is the practice of one or more of the following:
(1)
Placing of designs, letters, figures, symbols, or other marks upon or under the skin of any person,
using ink or other substance that results in the permanent coloration of the skin by means of the use of
needles or other instruments designed to contact or puncture the skin;
(2)
Creation of an opening in the body of a person other than the ear lobe, for the purpose of inserting
jewelry or other decoration;
(3)
Altering the skin of a person through scarification or branding.
TOXIC MATERIAL or TOXIC WASTE -- A substance or material, whether in gaseous, liquid or solid form, or a
combination thereof in a quantity or form that significantly contributes to serious illness or death, or that poses a
substantial threat to human health, or poses an unreasonable risk to health when improperly managed, including all
materials listed as toxic by the Environmental Protection Agency, under the Toxic Substance Control Act, Federal
Resource Conservation Recovery Act or similar authority, or by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pursuant to
applicable General Laws.
TRANSPORT TERMINAL -- Premises for the parking and/or serving of three (3) or more vehicles with six (6) or
more wheels or any number of vehicles of over two-ton load capacity, except agricultural vehicles, campers,
contractors yards, and the parking or serving of the above-listed vehicles permitted as an accessory use to a
principal use allowed by right or special permit.
TRIANGLE OF CLEAR SIGHT -- The area of a corner lot formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight
line joining said street lines at a point which is twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection measured along
said street lines. Also, the areas of a lot with a driveway serving five (5) or more vehicles formed by the street line,
1 Editor's Note: See MGL c. 41, ~ 81K et seq.
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the edge of driveway surface, and a straight line joining said street line and edge of driveway surface at a point
which is twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection measured along said street line and edge of driveway.
All drives serving five (5) or more vehicles shall have two (2) triangles of clear sight. (See Diagram 2)
USE -- The specific purpose for which land or building is designed, arranged, intended, or for which it is or may be
occupied or maintained. The term "permitted use" or its equivalent shall not be deemed to include any
nonconforming use.
WAREHOUSE -- Indoor storage of goods for distribution, but not for sale on the premises.
WHOLESALING -- Sale of commodities in quantity for resale or further processing.
YARD -- An open area on the same lot with a building or other structure located between the building and the lot
lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by structures from the ground up except as may be allowed by specific
provisions of this ordinance including ingress and egress as required by the Building Code.
YARD, FRONT -- The portion of a lot extending the full width of the lot and situated between the street line and
the required front setback line.
YARD, REAR -- The portion of a lot extending the full width of the lot and situated between the rear line of the lot
and the rear minimum required rear setback line.
YARD, SIDE -- The portion of a lot situated between the side line of the lot and the minimum required side setback
line and extending from the front yard to the rear yard.
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ARTICLE III
Establishment of Districts
~ 200-3.1. Districts.
The Town of Greenfield is hereby divided into the following districts:
Rural Residential District
Suburban Residential District
Urban Residential District
Semi-Residential District
Health Service District
Central Commercial District
Limited Commercial District
General Commercial District
Office District
General Industry District
Planned Industry District
Floodplain District
Water Supply Protection District
Corridor Overlay District
RC
RB
RA
SR
H
CC
LC
GC
O
GI
PI
F
WP
CO
~ 200-3.2. Zoning Map.
The location and boundaries of each of the districts are hereby established as shown on the map accompanying this
ordinance and on file with the Clerk of the Town of Greenfield, entitled "Zoning Map" dated October 18, 1989, as
amended. This map and all explanatory materials thereon are hereby made a part of this ordinance.
~ 200-3.3. Interpretation of district boundaries.
A.
Where the boundary lines are shown on the maps listed in ~ 200-3.2 above as approximately following the
street lines of public and private ways, railways or other rights-of-way, the center lines of such ways shall
be the boundary lines.
B.
Where the boundary lines are shown approximately following the location of property lines by means of
dimensions shown in figures, then the property or lot lines shall be the boundary lines.
C.
Boundary lines located outside of street lines and shown approximately parallel thereto are parallel to such
street lines, and dimensions shown in figures between boundary lines and street lines are the distance in
feet of the boundary line from the street line such distances being measured at right angles or radial to such
street lines unless otherwise indicated.
D.
In all cases which are not covered by other provisions of this section, the location of boundary lines shall be
determined by the distance in feet, if given, from other lines upon said map by the use of identifications as
shown on the map, or by the scale of the map.
E.
Whenever any uncertainty exists as to the exact location of a district boundary line, the location of such line
shall be determined by the Inspector of Buildings, provided, however, that any person aggrieved by his
decision may appeal to the Board of Appeals, as provided in Section 200-8.6 of this Ordinance. [Subsection
E added by Town Council July 15, 2009]
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~ 200-3.4. Lot divided by a district boundary.
When a district boundary divides a lot of record, the use of land and the requirements of the least restricted district
may extend fifty (50) feet into the more restricted district. [Amended by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
ARTICLE IV
Use Regulations
~ 200-4.1. Application of use regulations.
A.
Permitted use only.
(1)
No building or structure shall be erected or used and no premises shall be used except as set forth
in Article IV and in all other sections of this ordinance.
(2)
Not more than one (1) principal building shall be erected on a lot unless otherwise specified in this
ordinance.
B.
Statutory exemptions.
(1)
Nothing in this ordinance shall prohibit, regulate or restrict the use of land or structure in any
district for religious purposes or for educational purposes on land owned or leased by the Commonwealth
or any of its agencies, subdivisions or bodies politic or by a religious sect or denomination, or by a nonprofit educational corporation, however, such land or structures may be subject to regulations concerning
the bulk and height of structures and determining yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and
building coverage requirements in accordance with this ordinance.
(2)
Nothing in this ordinance shall prohibit, unreasonably regulate or require a special permit for
agriculture, horticulture, floriculture or viticulture, provided that such uses are located on parcels
containing at least five (5) acres.
C.
Uses permitted in all districts.
(1)
Farms, forestry, conservation area.
(2)
Educational or religious uses exempt from the Zoning Act.
(3)
Municipal uses.
(4)
Public park, playground or other public recreational facility except in the Planned Industry (PI)
District.
(5)
Home occupations in accordance with ~ 200-6.3 of this ordinance (some uses require a special
permit).
D.
Uses permitted in all districts by special permit.
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(1)
Activities accessory to activities otherwise permitted within the district as a matter of right, which
activities are necessary in connection with scientific research or scientific activities permitted as a matter of
right, subject to the provisions of ~ 200-8.3 for a special permit granted by the Board of Appeals.
(2)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
E.
F.
(3)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(4)
Uses not elsewhere classified.
Uses prohibited in all districts.
(1)
Privately owned residential wastewater treatment plants.
(2)
Waste-to- energy systems.
(3)
Industrial biomass energy systems.
(4)
Stick wood boilers.
Use Regulation Schedule. Where an activity might be classified under more than one (1) of the following
uses the more restrictive classification shall determine permissibility.
~ 200-4.2. Rural Residential District (RC).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Residential District is to provide areas for low density residential
development and for agricultural uses.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery, or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
been produced on the premises.
C.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(5)
Open space/cluster development in accordance with ~ 200-7.1.
(6)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(7)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Within. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
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(2)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
not been produced on the premises.
(3)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(4)
Family day-care home.
(5)
Dormitories.
(6)
Bed-and-breakfast/tourist home in accordance with ~ 200-7.5.
(7)
Cemetery or crematory.
(8)
Public or private utility or substation.
(9)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use including towers.
(10)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(11)
Outdoor recreation.
(12)
Commercial camping.
(13)
Animal kennel or hospital.
(14)
Processing of earth authorized for removal in accordance with the Town of Greenfield Soil
Removal Ordinance.2
(15)
Shared housing.
(16)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(17)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(18)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on
December 19, 2012]
(19)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
(20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
~ 200-4.3. Suburban Residential District (RB).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Suburban Residential District is to provide areas for medium-density
residential development.
2 Editor's Note: See Ch. 154, Soil Removal.
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B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
been produced on the premises.
C.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(5)
Open space/cluster development in accordance with ~ 200-7.1.
(6)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(7)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Within. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
not been produced on the premises.
(3)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(4)
Congregate housing for the elderly or handicapped in accordance with ~ 200-7.6.
(5)
Dormitories.
(6)
Shared housing.
(7)
Nursing home, convalescent home, rest home.
(8)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(9)
Family day-care home.
(10)
Bed-and-breakfast/tourist home in accordance with ~ 200-7.5.
(11)
Cemetery or crematory.
(12)
Public or private utility or substation.
(13)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use excluding towers.
(14)
Hospital.
(15)
Outdoor recreation.
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(16)
Animal kennel or hospital.
(17)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(18)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(19)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on
December 19, 2012]
(20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
(21)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
~ 200-4.4. Urban Residential District (RA).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Urban Residential District is to provide areas for high-density residential
development.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
been produced on the premises.
C.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(5)
Open space/cluster development in accordance with ~ 200-7.1.
(6)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(7)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Within. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
not been produced on the premises.
(3)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(4)
Congregate housing for the elderly or handicapped in accordance with ~ 200-7.6.
(5)
Nursing home, convalescent home, rest home.
(6)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
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(7)
Family day-care home.
(8)
Shared housing.
(9)
Bed-and-breakfast/tourist home in accordance with ~ 200-7.5.
(10)
Cemetery.
(11)
Public or private utility or substation.
(12)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use excluding towers.
(13)
Funeral home.
(14)
Hospital.
(15)
Municipal parking lot or garage.
(16)
Lodging/boarding house. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(17)
Animal kennel or hospital. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(18)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(19)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(20)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
(21)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
~ 200-4.5. Semi-Residential District (SR).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Semi-Residential District is to provide a mixed use area as a transition
between the Central Commercial District and the residential districts.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
been produced on the premises.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(5)
Business and professional offices requiring ten (10) or fewer parking spaces.
(6)
Family day-care home.
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C.
(7)
Philanthropic or charitable institution.
(8)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(9)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Within. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Private club or membership organization.
(3)
Greenhouse nursery or farm stand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
not been produced on the premises.
(4)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(5)
Public or private utility or substation.
(6)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use excluding towers.
(7)
Funeral home.
(8)
Crematory.
(9)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(10)
Lodging/boarding/rooming house.
(11)
Shared housing.
(12)
Bed-and-breakfast/tourist home in accordance with ~ 200-7.5.
(13)
Mixed residential/office uses in accordance with ~ 200-7.10.
(14)
Congregate housing for the elderly or handicapped in accordance with ~ 200-7.6.
(15)
Animal kennel or hospital. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(16)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(17)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(18)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
(19)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
~ 200-4.6. Health Service District (H).
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A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Health Service District is to provide an area for medical and medical-related
uses and for residences.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) of the products for sale have been
produced on the premises.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(5)
Hospital.
(6)
Family day-care home.
(7)
Nursing home, convalescent home, or rest home.
(8)
Business and professional offices related to health services.
(9)
Medical center/clinic including accessory research.
(10)
Cafeterias for employees, day-care centers and other normal accessory uses to a nonresidential use.
(11)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(12)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Funeral home.
(3)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(4)
Congregate housing for the elderly or handicapped in accordance with ~ 200-7.6.
(5)
Dormitories in conjunction with a medical training facility only.
(6)
Shared housing.
(7)
Medical research and development.
(8)
Crematory.
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(9)
Mixed residential/office use in accordance with ~ 200-7.10.
(10)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(11)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(12)
Registered Marijuana Dispensary pursuant to ~ 200-7.17. [Added by Town Council on November 20,
2013]
(13)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
~ 200-4.7. Central Commercial District (CC).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Central Commercial District is to provide a downtown area with the range of
business sales and services which generally constitute a central business district.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand.
(2)
Municipal or commercial parking lot or garage.
(3)
Bus or railroad passenger terminal or taxi dispatch.
(4)
Philanthropic or charitable institution.
(5)
Private club or membership organization.
(6)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(7)
Mixed residential/business use in accordance with ~ 200-7.10.
(8)
Photocopying and data processing.
(9)
Retail establishment.
(10)
Business and professional offices.
(11)
Personal and consumer service establishments.
(12)
Service and repair shops for appliances, small equipment, business and consumer products.
(13)
Restaurant, bar or lounge for serving food or drinks primarily within the building.
(14)
Take-out food restaurant.
(15)
Theatre.
(16)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
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(17)
Garden center.
(18)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2., Subsections B (1,4-9). [Amended by Town
Council on July 15, 2009]
(19)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(20)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms on parcels of less than five (5) acres with livestock or poultry.
(2)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use excluding towers.
(3)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(4)
Funeral home.
(5)
Hotel, motel, inn.
(6)
Indoor recreation.
(7)
Medical center/clinic including accessory research.
(8)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(9)
Wholesale laundry or dry-cleaning plant.
(10)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(11)
Congregate housing for the elderly or handicapped in accordance with ~ 200-7.6.
(12)
Lodging/boarding/rooming house only as a mixed residential/business use in accordance with ~
200-7.10.
(13)
Shared housing.
(14)
Research and development facilities.
(15)
Conference center.
(16)
Trade shop including carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, landscaper or similar trade with
indoor storage of tools, supplies, and equipment.
(17)
Sale, leasing, repair, and servicing of new and used motor vehicles with a Class 1 Motor Vehicle
license issued by the Town of Greenfield.
(18)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
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(19)
Registered Marijuana Dispensary pursuant to ~ 200-7.17. [Added by Town Council on November 20,
2013]
(20)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
~ 200-4.8. Limited Commercial District (LC).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Limited Commercial District is to provide areas for retail business serving the
nonpedestrian and for automotive sales and services.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand.
(2)
Single-family dwelling.
(3)
Two-family dwelling.
(4)
Municipal or commercial parking lot or garage.
(5)
Bus or railroad passenger terminal or taxi dispatch.
(6)
Philanthropic or charitable institution.
(7)
Private club or membership organization.
(8)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(9)
Retail establishment.
(10)
Business and professional offices.
(11)
Personal and consumer service establishments.
(12)
Service and repair shops for appliances, small equipment, business and consumer products.
(13)
Restaurant, bar, or lounge for serving food or drinks primarily within the building.
(14)
Take-out restaurant.
(15)
Drive-in or drive-through restaurant.
(16)
Car wash (on public sewer only).
(17)
Hotel, motel or inn.
(18)
Funeral home.
(19)
Crematory.
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(20)
Sale or leasing of motor vehicles, boats, farm implements, campers or other vehicles or heavy
equipment.
(21)
Photocopying and data processing.
(22)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
(23)
Construction supply establishment.
(24)
Theatre.
(25)
Conference center.
(26)
Self storage.
(27)
Trade shop including carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, landscaper or similar trade with
indoor storage of tools, supplies, and equipment.
(28)
Garden center.
(29)
Medical center/clinic including accessory research.
(30)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(31)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(32)
C.
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Within. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Public or private utility or substation.
(3)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use excluding towers.
(4)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(5)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(6)
Bed-and-breakfast or tourist home.
(7)
Automotive repair and servicing shop.
(8)
Gas station.
(9)
Indoor recreation.
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(10)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(11)
Wholesale laundry or dry-cleaning plant.
(12)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(13)
Research and development facilities.
(14)
Mixed residential/business uses in accordance with ~ 200-7.10.
(15)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(16)
Registered Marijuana Dispensary pursuant to ~ 200-7.17. [Added by Town Council on November 20,
2013]
(17)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
(18)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Attached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
(19)
Accessory Dwelling Unit, Detached. [Added by Town Council on August 17, 2016]
~ 200-4.9. General Commercial District (GC).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the General Commercial District is to provide areas for mixed retail, commercial
and industrial uses.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand.
(2)
Municipal or commercial parking lot or garage.
(3)
Bus or railroad passenger terminal or taxi dispatch.
(4)
Philanthropic or charitable institution.
(5)
Private club or membership organization.
(6)
Home occupation in accordance with ~ 200-6.3.
(7)
Retail establishment.
(8)
Business and professional offices.
(9)
Personal and consumer service establishments.
(10)
Service and repair shops for appliances, small equipment, business and consumer products.
(11)
Restaurant, bar, or lounge for serving food or drinks primarily within the building.
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(12)
Take-out restaurant.
(13)
Drive-in or drive-through restaurant.
(14)
Car wash (on public sewer only).
(15)
Hotel, motel or inn.
(16)
Funeral home.
(17)
Crematory.
(18)
Sale or leasing of motor vehicles, boats, farm implements, campers or other vehicles or heavy
equipment.
(19)
Construction supply establishment.
(20)
Theatre.
(21)
Photocopying and data processing.
(22)
Conference center.
(23)
Self storage.
(24)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers, and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
(25)
Trade shop including carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, landscaper or similar trade with
indoor storage of tools, supplies, and equipment.
(26)
Garden center.
(27)
Medical center or clinic including accessory research.
(28)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(29)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Public or private utility or substation.
(3)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use including towers.
(4)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
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(5)
Multifamily dwelling in accordance with ~ 200-7.2.
(6)
Single-family dwelling.
(7)
Two-family dwelling.
(8)
Lodging/boarding/rooming house.
(9)
Dormitories.
(10)
Bed-and-breakfast or tourist home.
(11)
Mixed residential/business uses in accordance with ~ 200-7.10.
(12)
Automotive repair and servicing shop.
(13)
Gas station.
(14)
Bulk storage and/or sale of fuel or other fluid other than waste.
(15)
Indoor recreation.
(16)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(17)
Wholesale laundry or dry cleaning plant.
(18)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(19)
Waste hauling establishment.
(20)
Warehouse or freight transport terminal.
(21)
Assembly, bottling, packaging or finishing plant in an enclosed building.
(22)
Research and development facilities.
(23)
Contractor's yard or other open storage of raw materials, finished goods, or equipment.
(24)
Animal kennel or hospital.
(25)
Light industry, manufacturing or processing plant which will not be offensive, noxious, or
hazardous.
(26)
Assisted living facility. [Added by Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(27)
Renewable/alternative energy R&D facility. [Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
(28)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on
December 19, 2012]
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(29)
Registered Marijuana Dispensary pursuant to ~ 200-7.17. [Added by Town Council on November 20,
2013]
(30)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
~ 200-4.10. Office District (O).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Office District is to provide areas for office use and office parks.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products have been
produced on the premises.
(2)
Home occupation.
(3)
Philanthropic institution.
(4)
Business or professional office.
(5)
Office park.
(6) Photocopying and data processing.
(7)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(8)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(9)
Self storage.
(10)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
(11)
Medical Center/Clinic including accessory research. [Amendment to the Code of the Town of
Greenfield-Town Council Approval – November 9, 2005]
(12)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(13)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Public or private utility or substation.
(3)
Radio, television transmission and other communications use excluding towers.
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(4)
Research and development facilities.
(5)
Assembly, bottling, packaging, or finishing plant in an enclosed building.
(6)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(7)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on
December 19, 2012]
(8)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
(9)
D.
Light industry, manufacturing, or processing plant. [Added by Town Council on May 18, 2016]
Design requirements.
(1)
A landscaped buffer strip at least fifteen (15) feet wide, continuous except for approach driveways,
shall be established adjacent to any public road to visually separate parking and other uses from the road.
The buffer strip shall be planted with a combination of grass or other herbaceous plants, shrubs at least
three (3) feet in height upon maturity, and shade trees (three-inch diameter) not farther apart than forty (40)
feet on center. Plantings shall be set back from points of ingress and egress so as not to impair visibility.
(2)
Uses shall be screened from view from adjacent residential property by a continuous border of dense
plantings or by berms or fences complemented by plantings and maintained to provide an effective visual
screen in accordance with ~ 200-6.9B of this ordinance.
(3)
Any outdoor storage or utility area shall be screened from view from neighboring properties and
streets in the manner as in Subsection D(2) above. Any nuisance or safety hazard shall be screened to
prevent unauthorized access to the area.
~ 200-4.11. General Industry District (GI).
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the General Industry District is to provide areas for light industry and
manufacturing which do not intrude on residential areas.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Greenhouse, nursery or farmstand where fifty percent (50%) or more of the products for sale have
been produced on the premises.
(2)
Home occupation.
(3)
Philanthropic institution.
(4)
Photocopying and data processing.
(5)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(6)
Business and professional offices.
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(7)
Office park.
(8)
Research and development facilities.
(9)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(10)
Assembly, bottling, packaging, or finishing plant in an enclosed building.
(11)
Warehouse or freight transport terminal.
(12)
Trucking firm (on public sewer only).
(13)
Construction supply establishment.
(14)
Contractor's yard or other open storage of raw materials, finished goods, or equipment.
(15)
Light industry, manufacturing or processing plant which will not be offensive, injurious, noxious,
or hazardous.
(16)
Trade shop including carpenter, builder, electrician, plumber, landscaper or similar trade with
indoor storage of tools, supplies, and equipment.
(17)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
(18)
Self storage.
(19)
Medical center/clinic including accessory research.
(20)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on March
17, 2010]
(21)
Renewable/alternative energy R&D facility. [Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
(22)
Renewable/alternative energy manufacturing facility. [Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
(23)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(24)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(25)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Radio, television transmission and other communications use including towers.
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(3)
Public or private utility or substation.
(4)
Power plant.
(5)
Automotive repair and servicing shop.
(6)
Salvage/junkyard.
(7)
Processing of earth authorized for removal in accordance with the Town of Greenfield Soil
Removal Ordinance.3
(8)
Waste hauling establishment.
(9)
Retail sales incidental to a permitted use or use allowed by special permit.
(10)
Private school not exempt from zoning under ~ 200-4.1B(1).
(11)
Wholesale laundry and dry-cleaning plant.
(12)
Hotel, motel inn.
(13)
Conference center.
(14)
Bulk storage and/or sale of fuel or other fluid other than waste.
(15)
Personal and consumer service establishment. [Added by Town Council on November 20, 2013]
(16)
Registered Marijuana Dispensary pursuant to ~ 200-7.17. [Added by Town Council on November 20,
2013]
(17)
Private club or membership organization. [Added by Town Council on August 19, 2015]
~ 200-4.12. Planned Industry District (PI).
[Section D (5) added by Town Council on October 16, 2002]
[Section C (9) added by Town Council on March 21, 2007]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Planned Industry District is to promote the industrial development of the Town
by providing a zone for park-like development of industry which is protected from commercial and
residential encroachment while minimizing potential adverse environmental impacts.
B.
Uses permitted.
(1)
Home occupation.
(2)
Business and professional offices.
(3)
Office park.
3 Editor's Note: See Ch. 154, Soil Removal.
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(4)
Photocopying and data processing.
(5)
Newspaper, printing, publishing.
(6)
Research and development facility.
(7)
Wholesale trade and distribution.
(8)
Trucking firm (on public sewer only).
(9)
Warehouse or freight transport terminal.
(10)
Assembly, bottling, packaging or finishing plant in an enclosed building.
(11)
Light industry, manufacturing or processing plant.
(12)
Retail sales which are incidental to a permitted use or use allowed by special permit.
(13)
Private/public utility or substation in an enclosed building.
(14)
Philanthropic or charitable institution.
(15)
Cafeterias for employees, automatic teller machines, day-care centers and other normal accessory
uses to a nonresidential use.
(16)
Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installations. [Added by Town Council on March
17, 2010]
(17)
Renewable/alternative energy R&D facility. [Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
(18)
Renewable/alternative energy manufacturing facility. [Added by Town Council on March 17, 2010]
(19)
Building-Integrated Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19, 2012]
(20)
Small-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System. [Added by Town Council on December 19,
2012]
(21)
Commercial biomass energy system in accordance with ~ 200-7.19. [Added by Town Council on
June 17, 2015]
C.
Uses permitted by special permit.
(1)
Farms or the keeping of livestock or poultry on parcels of less than five (5) acres. [Amended by
Town Council on July 15, 2009]
(2)
Private industrial or trade school.
(3)
Municipal or commercial parking lot or garage.
(4)
Radio, television transmission or other communications use including towers.
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D.
(5)
Power plant.
(6)
Service and repair shops for appliances, small equipment, business and consumer products.
(7)
Wholesale laundry or dry-cleaning plant.
(8)
Open storage of raw materials, finished goods, or equipment.
(9)
Bulk storage and/or sale of fuel or other fluid other than waste.
Design requirements.
(1)
A landscaped buffer strip at least fifteen (15) feet wide, continuous except for approved driveways,
shall be established adjacent to any public road to visually separate parking and other uses from the road.
The buffer strip shall be planted with a combination of grass or other herbaceous plants, shrubs at least
three (3) feet in height upon maturity, and shade trees (three-inch diameter) forty (40) feet on center.
Plantings shall be set back from points of ingress and egress so as not to impair visibility.
(2)
Uses shall be screened from view from adjacent residential property by a continuous border of
dense plantings or by berms or fences complemented by plantings and maintained to provide an effective
visual screen in accordance with ~ 200-6.9B of this ordinance.
(3)
Any outdoor storage or utility area shall be screened from view from neighboring properties and
streets in the same manner as in Subsection D(2) above. Any nuisance or safety hazard shall be screened to
prevent unauthorized access to the area.
(4)
All uses shall conform to the parking regulations, ~ 200-6.5, loading requirements, ~ 200-6.6, and
performance standards, ~ 200-6.8, of this ordinance.
(5)
More than one principle building/use is allowed on a lot. At least 50 feet of separation is required
between buildings.”
~ 200-4.13. Floodplain District (F).
A.
Purpose. The purposes of the Floodplain District are to protect the public health, safety, and general
welfare, to protect human life and property from the hazards of periodic flooding, to reduce the public costs
resulting from flood damage, to preserve the natural flood control characteristics and the flood storage
capacity of the floodplain, and to preserve and maintain the ground water table and ground water recharge
areas within the floodplain.
B.
District delineation.
(1)
The general boundaries of the Floodplain District are shown on the Town of Greenfield Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), dated July 2, 1980, as Zones A, A 1-30 to indicate the 100-year floodplain.
The exact boundaries of the district are defined by the 100-year water surface elevations shown on the
FIRM and further defined by the Flood Profiles contained in the Flood Insurance Study, dated January
1980. The floodway boundaries are delineated on the Town of Greenfield Flood Boundary Floodway Map
(FBFM), dated July 2, 1980, and further defined by the Floodway Data Tables contained in the Flood
Insurance Study. These two (2) sets of maps as well as the accompanying Study are incorporated herein by
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reference and are on file with the Town Clerk, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, and Inspector of
Buildings.
(2)
The boundaries as shown on the above referenced maps shall be presumed accurate. This
presumption may be overcome only by credible evidence using drainage calculations which shall be:
(a)
Based upon a design storm of seven (7) inches of precipitation in twenty-four (24)
hours (i.e., a Type II Rainfall, as defined by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service);
(b)
Based upon the standard methodologies set forth in U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Technical Release No. 55, Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds and Section 4 of the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service, National Engineering Hydrology Handbook; and
(c)
Prepared by a registered professional engineer or other professional competent in
such matters. Within Zone A, where the 100-year flood elevation is not provided on the FIRM, the
boundary of the 100-year floodplain shall be the maximum lateral extent of floodwater which has
been observed or recorded. The Zoning Board of Appeals may also require the applicant to
determine the boundary using the above referenced drainage calculations.
(3)
Base Flood Elevation Data. Base flood elevation data is required for subdivision proposals or other
developments greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is the lesser, within unnumbered A zones.
[Subsection 3 added by the Town Council on July 15, 2009]
C.
Notification of Watercourse Alteration. In a riverine situation, the Inspector of Buildings shall notify the
following of any alteration or relocation of a watercourse:
(1)
Adjacent Communities
(2)
Bordering States (optional)
(3)
NFIP State Coordinator
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600-700
Boston, MA 02114-2104
(4)
NFIP Program Specialist
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region I
99 High Street, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02110 [Subsection C added by the Town Council on July 15, 2009]
D.
Use regulations. The Floodplain District is established as an overlay district to all other districts. The
requirements of the underlying district shall govern subject to the provisions of this section. All
development, including structural and nonstructural activities, whether permitted by right or by special
permit shall be in compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act, MGL c. 131, ~ 40, and with the
requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code pertaining to construction in the floodplains
(Section 5323 of the 7th Edition of the MA State Building Code).
E.
Permitted uses. The following uses of low flood damage potential and causing no obstructions to flood
flows shall be allowed in the 100-year floodplain provided they are permitted in the underlying district and
they do not require structures, fill, or storage of materials or equipment:
(1)
Agricultural uses such as farming, grazing, truck farming, horticulture, etc;
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(2)
Forestry and nursery uses;
(3)
Outdoor recreational uses, including fishing, boating, play areas, etc;
(4)
Conservation of water, plants, wildlife;
(5)
Wildlife management areas, foot, bicycle, and horse paths;
(6)
Temporary nonresidential structures used in connection with fishing, growing, harvesting, storage,
or sale of crops raised on the premises;
(7)
Buildings lawfully existing prior to the adoption of these provisions;
(8)
Installation of utility, sewer or septic systems, water supplies and production, and water lines
provided the Department of Public Works is satisfied that there is adequate protection against breaking,
leaking, short-circuiting, grounding, igniting, or floating during flooding;
(9)
The portion of any lot within the Floodplain District may be used to meet the lot area or yard
requirements for the district in which the remainder of the lot is located.
F.
Special permits. No encroachment shall be permitted within the 100-year floodplain as shown on the FIRM
Maps unless a special permit is granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Encroachment shall include:
(1)
Structures or buildings erected, constructed, or otherwise created or moved;
(2)
Reconstruction or repair due to flood damage and improvement or expansion of any building or
structure lawfully existing prior to the adoption of these provisions;
(3)
Storage, dumping, filling, excavation, disposal or transfer of earth or other material;
(4)
Installation of driveways or roads to serve areas outside the floodplain district where other access is
not feasible.
G.
Special permit conditions. The Zoning Board of Appeals may grant a special permit under this section if
the application complies with the following conditions (subject to other applicable provisions of this
ordinance):
(1)
The proposed use shall comply in all respects with the provisions of the underlying district and
shall be, to the maximum extent feasible, consistent with the purposes of the Floodplain District;
(2)
All encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements to existing
structures, and other developments are prohibited unless certification by a registered professional civil
engineer, hydrologist or other professional competent in such matters is provided by the applicant
demonstrating that such encroachment shall not result in any decrease in flood storage capacity or increase
in flood levels during the occurrence of the 100-year flood. The Board shall have the right to retain a
registered professional civil engineer, hydrologist or other professional to verify this information. The
applicant shall be responsible for the reasonable costs of such advice;
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(3)
The Board may specify such additional requirements and conditions it finds necessary to protect
the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the occupants of the proposed use, and of the Floodplain
District;
(4)
The use complies with the State Building Code relative to construction in the floodplain and a
determination has been made that the use will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to
public safety, or extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the
public, or conflict with existing local laws;
(5)
The applicant has established that the land is not unsuitable for the proposed use, based on
hydrological/topographic data supplied by a registered professional civil engineer, hydrologist or other
qualified professional;
(6)
A determination has been made by the Conservation Commission that the use complies with the
Wetlands Protection Act, MGL c. 131, ~ 40;
(7)
Water supply systems shall not be subject to interruption or contamination during flooding;
(8)
Sewage disposal systems shall not be damaged when subject to inundation, or cause contamination
during flooding;
(9)
Utilities shall be located and constructed to prevent flood damage;
(10)
The use shall not substantially affect the water table or water quality or substantially change the
natural flow of floodwaters and drainage patterns of the area.
H.
Special permit procedures.
(1)
The applicant shall submit to the Zoning Board of Appeals, five (5) copies of an application and
site plan stamped by a registered land surveyor or a registered professional civil engineer showing the
location, boundaries and dimensions of the lot or lots to be created; existing and proposed contours at fivefoot intervals (or other interval as approved by the Board); the location and dimensions of any exiting and
proposed structures or uses; means of access; sewage disposal facilities; leach fields; parking areas;
utilities; drainage systems and easements; watercourses; the boundary of the floodway; the boundary and
elevation of the 100-year floodplain; and the elevation of the basement and first floor of any proposed
buildings or structures. Where the development of a Priority Development Site (PDS) requires a special
permit hereunder, the aforesaid application and site plan shall be submitted simultaneously with any other
permit application(s) required (a) by this Ordinance or (b) by the Code, generally, relating to the use or
development of land, buildings or structures and not otherwise exempted by G.L. c. 43D.
[Subsection H amended by Town Council on October 21, 2009]
(2)
Within ten (10) days of receipt of the application, the Board shall transmit one (1) copy of the plan
to the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, Board of Health, and Inspector of Buildings. Final
action shall not be taken until reports have been received from the above Boards or until forty-five (45)
days have elapsed from the date of application.
(3)
Special permit procedures for public notice, hearing, and decisions shall be in accordance with
Section 9 of the Zoning Act, MGL c. 40A and with the special permit provisions of ~ 200-8.3 of this
ordinance.
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I.
Prohibited uses. No encroachment shall be permitted in the floodway as shown on the FBFM Maps, and the
following uses are prohibited in the 100-year floodplain:
(1)
Solid waste landfills, junkyards, dumps;
(2)
The manufacture, storage, or disposal of hazardous, toxic, or radioactive wastes;
(3)
The temporary or permanent storage or disposal of materials used in snow and ice control including
sand, salt or other deicing chemicals;
(4)
The outdoor storage or placement of storage tanks, above or below ground, for petroleum products
or other hazardous material;
(5)
The storage, dumping, filling, dredging, excavation, disposal, transfer, or removal of earth or other
material except as permitted by special permit under this provision.
J.
Limit of authority. Nothing contained in this ordinance of the Town of Greenfield shall otherwise limit the
lawful authority of other agencies of government within the Town of Greenfield.
~ 200-4.14. Water Supply Protection District (WP).
[Amended 200-4.14 - deleted section and replaced in its entirety - March 3, 2004 by Town Council vote. Caisson Well
added by Town Council vote on October 15, 2014.]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Water Supply Protection District is to protect, preserve and maintain existing
and potential sources of groundwater supply, groundwater recharge and watershed areas within the Town
for the public, health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(1)
The general boundaries of the Water Supply Protection district include Zones 1, 2, and 3 as shown
on the Official Zoning Map dated July 28, 2014. The Water Supply Protection District includes the Mill
Brook well field and the recharge and watershed areas as determined by the hydrologic study titled
"Aquifer Land Acquisition Study" prepared for the Town of Greenfield, Department of Public Works by
Tighe & Bond, Inc. of Easthampton, MA, August 1988. The District also includes the Leary Well Site
Zone 1 and the one-half-mile interim Zone 2 required by the Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP). The District also includes the Caisson Well Site Zone 1 and Zone 2 recharge areas. The maps as
well as the accompanying report are incorporated herein by reference and are on file with the Town Clerk,
Inspector of Buildings and Planning Board.
(2)
Zones 1, 2, and 3 are defined as follows:
(a)
Zone 1 is the four-hundred-foot radius, or other designated area, surrounding a water
supply well which must be in compliance with the DEP Drinking Water Regulations.
(b)
Zone 2 is that area of an aquifer which contributes water to a well under the most severe
recharge and pumping conditions that can be realistically anticipated. It is bounded by the groundwater
divides which result from pumping the well and by the contact of the edge of the aquifer with less
permeable materials such as till and bedrock. At some locations, streams and lakes may form recharge
boundaries.
(c)
Zone 3 is that land area beyond the area of Zone 2 from which surface water and
groundwater drain into Zone 2. The surface drainage area as determined by topography is commonly
coincident with the groundwater drainage area and will be used to delineate Zone 3. In some locations,
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where surface and groundwater drainage are not coincident, Zone 3 shall consist of both the surface
drainage and the groundwater drainage areas.
(3)
Where the bounds of the Water Supply Protection District as delineated are in doubt or dispute, the
burden of proof shall be upon the owner(s) of the land in question to show where the bounds should be
properly located. At the request of the owner(s), the Town may engage a professional hydrogeologist,
geologist, engineer or other competent professional to determine the accuracy of the location and extent of
Zones 1, 2, and 3 and charge the owner(s) for the cost of the investigation. The investigation shall conform
to the specifications for delineating Zones 1, 2, and 3 as described in 310 Code of Massachusetts
Regulations 24.06. The Inspector of Buildings based on a recommendation from the Department of Public
Works retains the authority to make a final determination on an exemption from the boundaries of the
Water Supply Protection District.
B.
Use regulations. The Water Supply Protection District is established as an overlay district. Land in the
Water Supply Protection District shall be subject to the requirements of this section as well as to all other
requirements of this Zoning Ordinance which apply to the underlying zoning districts. Uses that are not
permitted in the underlying district shall not be permitted in the Water Supply Protection District. Where
the requirements of the underlying district differ, the requirements of the Water Supply Protection District
shall govern.
C.
Uses permitted in all Water Supply Protection District Zones. The following uses are permitted in all Water
Supply Protection District Zones provided that all other provisions of this section and this ordinance are
complied with:
(1)
Conservation, parks, wildlife areas;
(2)
Outdoor recreation including nature study, boating, fishing, foot, bicycle and horse paths,
boardwalks, and bridges;
(3)
Normal operation and maintenance of existing water bodies and dams, splash boards, and other
water control, supply and conservation devices;
(4)
Farming, gardening, nursery, conservation, forestry, harvesting and grazing provided that
fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other leachable materials are stored within a structure designed to
prevent the generation and escape of contaminated runoff or leachate.
(5)
Customary accessory uses to a permitted use and maintenance and repair of existing structures
provided that there is no increase in impervious surfaces in excess of fifteen percent 15% of lot area.
(6)
D.
Municipal facilities related to the provision of water supply.
Uses permitted. in Zone 2 and 3. In addition to the uses listed in § 200-4.14C, the following uses are
permitted in Zone 2 and 3 provided they are permitted in the underlying district and comply with all other
provisions of this section and this ordinance:
(1)
Detached single-family dwelling with a minimum lot size of sixty thousand (60,000) square feet;
(2)
Detached two-family dwelling with a minimum lot size of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet;
(3)
Municipal administration, fire, police, library buildings.
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E.
Uses allowed by special permit in Zone 2 and 3.
(1)
Commercial and industrial uses permitted in the underlying district not otherwise restricted in §
200-4.14F.
F.
(2)
Public and private utilities and substations.
(3)
Other municipal or governmental uses not listed in § 200-4.14D(3).
Prohibited uses in all Water Supply Protection Zones.
(1)
Solid waste landfills, dumps, junk, salvage, brush and stump dumps, recycling yards and all other
disposal of materials except normal agricultural practices.
(2)
Sewage treatment facilities.
(3)
Car and truck washes.
(4)
Motor vehicle sales or leasing establishments.
(5)
Trucking or bus terminals.
(6)
Dry-cleaning establishments.
(7) Earth removal.
(8)
Golf courses.
(9)
Industrial or commercial uses which involve the disposal or storage of process wastewater from
other than personal hygiene and food including any use which requires a permit from the Department of
Environmental Protection under the Massachusetts Groundwater Discharge Regulations, 314 Code of
Massachusetts Regulations, 5.00.
(10)
Any use which involves the manufacture, use, processing, storage, transportation, or disposal of
hazardous materials or wastes including but not limited to:
(a)
Metal plating or metal finishing;
(b)
Wood preserving and furniture stripping;
(c)
Motor vehicle service and repair shops;
(d)
Printing;
(e)
Electronic assembly;
(f)
Chemical and bacteriological laboratory.
(11)
The disposal of liquid or leachable wastes except sewage disposal systems and normal agricultural
operations.
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(12)
The storage of liquid hazardous materials and/or liquid petroleum products unless such storage is:
(a)
above ground level, and
(b)
(c)
on an impervious surface
and either:
(i)
in container(s) or above ground tank(s) within a building; or
(ii)
outdoors in covered conta...