The purpose and intent of this district is to allow for flexibility
and creativity in the development of housing specifically for older
persons, and to provide for larger areas of open space and the preservation
of Newtown's rural community character in facilitating such housing
developments.
The intent of this district is to allow for housing for older
persons as defined by the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995, 42
U.S.C. § 3607 (b)(2)(C), suited for adults aged 55 and older,
including housing for those now well and able-bodied and those in
need of medical care. AAHCDD housing may be designed with one principal
use or a mixture of principal uses within the development, as permitted
herein. AAHCDD housing can be limited as provided in the Housing for
Older Persons Act.
Property may only be placed in the AAHCDD zoning district upon
approval by the Commission of an application for zone map amendment,
provided that the Property meets the following conditions:
(a)
As of the date of application, all of the property subject to
the application shall be located in the M-4 or M-5 zoning district;
(b)
The gross combined acreage of the property subject to the application
shall contain a minimum of 40 acres of land, which may be in a single
parcel or multiple parcels; and
(c)
The property shall be served by public sewer and a public water
supply.
The following principal uses are permitted in an AAHCDD zone subject to the granting of a site development plan by the Commission in accordance with the standards, criteria, conditions and procedures set forth in Article
X:
(a)
Dwelling units, within structures containing multiple such dwelling
units, whether available for sale within a common interest community,
or for rent with an apartment complex, or a mixture of both;
(c)
Assisted living facility for the elderly;
The following are permitted accessory uses so long as they remain
clearly accessory to the principal use on the lot and are to be utilized
solely by the persons residing or working on the lot and their guests:
(a)
Clubhouse/community center.
(b)
Community kitchen and dining room.
(c)
Computer/communications lab.
(d)
Lecture hall/theater/audiovisual room.
(e)
Indoor or outdoor exercise facility.
(g)
Whirlpool/sauna for exercise or therapy.
(i)
Customary home occupation.
(k)
Home health care agency as defined by Section 19a-490(d)
of the C.G.S.
(n)
Physical therapy facility.
(o)
Personal care or beauty care facility.
Article
VII, Area, Height and Yard Requirements and all other applicable sections of these regulations apply, unless altered by a provision of this section, in which case the provisions of this section shall control.
6.08.410 Setbacks. A minimum building
setback of 50 feet shall be provided from all property lines, except
as follows:
(a) There shall be no side or rear yard required adjacent
to a railroad right of way actually containing track;
(b) All buildings and structures shall be located at
least 100 feet from any wetlands or watercourse boundary.
All exterior lighting shall comply with Article
VIII, Section 5.