Applicability of Use Regulations. Except as provided by law or in
this chapter in each district no building, structure, or land shall
be used or occupied except for the purposes permitted as set forth
in the accompanying Table of Use Regulations. Any use not listed shall
be construed to be prohibited.
Permitted Uses. In the following Table of Use Regulations the uses permitted by right in the district shall be designated by the letter (Y). Uses designated (N) shall not be permitted in the district. Those uses that may be permitted by special permit in the district, in accordance with § 235-56 shall be designated by identification of the Special Permit Granting Authority, which is either:
Uses Subject to Other Regulations. Uses permitted by right or by
special permit shall be subject, in addition to use regulations, to
all other provisions of this chapter.
Accessory Uses; All Districts. The following accessory uses are specifically
permitted in all districts as of right or by special permit. See Table
of Use Regulations.
Temporary Construction Trailers. The Building Commissioner may grant
a temporary occupancy permit for temporary buildings and trailers
during building construction where reasonably required for such construction.
Such permit may be issued for an initial period of not more than one
year. Permits may be renewed by the Building Commissioner for successive
periods of not more than one year each.
Accessory Scientific Uses. Uses, whether or not on the same parcel
as activities permitted as a matter of right, which are necessary
in connection with scientific research or scientific development or
related production, may be permitted upon the issuance of a special
permit by the Board of Appeals, provided that the Board finds that
the proposed use does not substantially derogate from the public good.
Miscellaneous. Kennels; Contractor's yard for the storage of building
materials or equipment; the storage or keeping of commercial landscaping
equipment, materials, supplies, or piles; and commercial auto repair
or service are prohibited in the Residence Districts.
Accessory Uses in the Business and Industrial Districts. In the Business
and Industrial Districts, any use permitted as a principal use is
also permitted as an accessory use provided such use is customarily
incidental to the main or principal building or use of the land. Any
use authorized as a principal use by special permit may also be authorized
as an accessory use by special permit provided such use is customarily
incidental to the main or principal building or use of the land.
does not produce offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors,
heat, lighting, electrical interference, radioactive emission or environmental
pollution;
Home Occupation - By Special Permit. One home occupation may be allowed
on any premises by special permit issued by the Board of Appeals,
provided that:
is conducted within a dwelling solely by the person(s) occupying
the dwelling as a primary residence and, in addition to the residents
of the premises, by not more than two additional employees;
does not exhibit any exterior indication of its presence, or any variation from residential appearance, except for a sign or name plate in compliance with § 235-29;
a special permit for such use is granted by the Board of Appeals,
subject to conditions including, but not limited to, restriction of
hours of operation, maximum floor area, off-street parking, and maximum
number of daily customer vehicle trips. Such special permit shall
lapse upon the transfer of the property.