Warrant Article Title:
ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT/PROHIBITED USES

Warrant Article Text:
To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to indicate that uses without a “Y” or “SP” in the Tables of Uses are prohibited by amending SECTION 5.2.2. PROHIBITED USES to add subsection C; or take any action related thereto. 

Requested by:
(Inserted at the request of the Redevelopment Board)

Report Excerpt:
The ARB believes that this amendment provides clarification to the Tables of Uses provided in the Zoning Bylaw. The amendment indicates that a use without a “Y” (Yes, use allowed) or “SP” (Special Permit required) is a use that is not permitted unless it is authorized elsewhere in the Bylaw. It does not alter the substance of the Bylaw.

Vote Language:

The Redevelopment Board voted (5-0) to recommend Action on Article 31. That the Zoning Bylaw be and hereby is amended as follows:

 

Amend SECTION 5.5.2:_________________________________________

 

5.2.2. Prohibited Uses

A.  Any use not listed in the Tables of Uses for various districts in Section 5 or otherwise allowable under the provisions of this Bylaw is prohibited.

B. All uses that pose a present or potential hazard to human health, safety, welfare, or the environment through emission of smoke, particulate matter, noise or vibration, or through fire or explosive hazard, or glare, are expressly prohibited in all districts.

C.  Any use not designated with a “Y” (Yes, use allowed) or “SP” (Special Permit required) in the Tables of Uses for various districts is prohibited in that district, unless otherwise authorized by this bylaw.

Additional Materials:

Redevelopment Board Report

Watch Video Presentation – R. Zsembery, ARB