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CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS PROJECT Town of Danvers, MA
The Danvers Team:• Brovitz Community Planning & Design• Dodson & Flinker
PUBLIC WORKSHOPDowntown CorridorZoning Initiative
June 20, 2019
ADD SECTION 12CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS (CBZD) Framework for “Walkable, Mixed Use Districts”
Section Title Page Section 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION 1.1 Section 2 ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Section 3 GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 Section 4 SITE PLAN APPROVAL 4.1 Section 5 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS 5.1 Section 6 USE REGULATIONS 6.1 Section 7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Section 8 REGISTERED MARIJUANA DISPENSARY OVERLAY DISTRICT 8.1 Section 9 ACCESSORY USES 9.1 Section 10* HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (RELOCATE FROM SECTION 15) 10.1 Section 11* Section 12 CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS 12.1 Section 13 DANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT (DTC-C) 13.1 Section 14 DANVERS TOWN CENTER – LIVE/WORK DISTRICT (DTC-L/W) 14.1 Section 15 HIGH STREET CORRIDOR MIXED USE RETROFIT DISTRICT (HSMUD) 15.1 Section 16 DANVERSPORT WATERFRONT VILLAGE DISTRICT (WVD) 16.1 Section 17 TAPLEYVILLE VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT (TAP) 17.1 Section 18 MAPLE STREET TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT (MSTND) 18.1
Section 19* Section 20* Section 21* Section 22* Section 23* Section 24* Section 25* Section 26* Section 27 GROUNDWATER PROTECTION DISTRICT 27.1 Section 28* Section 29* Section 30 SPECIAL PERMITS 30.1 Section 31 FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICTS AND FLOODWAYS 31.1 Section 32 HATHORNE WEST 32.1 Section 33 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT 33.1 Section 34 CONGREGATE AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY 34.1 Section 35 SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 35.1 Section 36 ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES 36.1 Section 37 SIGN BYLAW 37.1 Section 38* Section 39* Section 40 DEFINITIONS 40.1 Tables Table 1 TABLE OF ALLOWABLE USES Table 2 RESIDENTIAL DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Table 3 COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Table 4 EXEMPT USES DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
SEC. 13 – DANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT (DTC-C)
SEC. 12 - CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS (CBZD)
SEC. 14 – DANVERS TOWN CENTER – LIVE/WORK DISTRICT (DTC-L/W)
SEC. 15 – HIGH STREET CORRIDOR MIXED USE DISTRICT (HSMU)
SEC. 16 – DANVERSPORT WATERFRONT VILLAGE DISTRICT (DWV)
SEC. 17 – TAPLEYVILLE VILLAGE DISTRICT (TAP)
SEC. 18 – MAPLE STREET TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT (MSTND)
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
MSTND
DTC-L/W
DTC-C
HSMUTAP
DWV
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
DWV
DWV
THE COMMUNITY TRANSECT: An illustrative model of how land use standards are organized aroundthe existing or desired patterns of development from open spaces, to neighborhoods, to villagecenters, to special districts.
Traditional Village & Neighborhoods Centers
MATCHING THE VISION TO NEW ZONING…….. MIXED USE AND WALKABLE DISTRICTS TARGETED FOR NEW INVESTMENT
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
PUBLIC REALM
Building Standards• Bldg. Placement• Building Types• Building Uses• Bldg. Frontage Types• Building Components• Bldg. Height/Stepbacks• Building Design Stds
Outdoor Amenity Spaces• Yards• Dining Terrace• Green Roofs• Courtyards• Comm. Gardens• Plazas• Forecourts
Building Frontage TypeSite Standards• Parking Placement• Ped/Vehicle Access• Landscaping• Lighting/Screening• Utilities• Signage• LID/Sustainability Stds• Buffer/Screening
Street Standards• Complete Street Hierarchy• Streetscape Treatment• Sidewalk Use/Activation• On-Street Parking/Parklets• Intermodal Facilities• Utilities• LID/Sustainability Stds
Open Space & Rec Types• Parks, Playgrounds,
Commons
PRIVATE REALM POPS
ZONING STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE REALMS
Private/Public Realm Interface
OUTDOOR ROOM
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
PUBLIC/PRIVATE REALM INTERFACE – THE “OUTDOOR ROOM”
Street Activation
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SEC. 13 – DANVERS TOWN CENTER –CORE DISTRICT (DTC-C)
SEC. 12 - CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS (CBZD)1. Purpose and Intent
2. Applicability
3. Zoning Map and Regulating Plan
4. General Standards for Buildings and Lots
5. Building Form and Function
6. Density and Bulk Standards
7. Development Site Standards
8. Outdoor Amenity Space
9. Signage (Possibly merge with Sec. 35 and 37)
10. Public Realm Standards
11. Terminology
TABLE 13.1 – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE DTC-C DISTRICT 1. BUILDING TYPES 7. OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACES See Section 12.5. See Section 12.8. A. Detached Single Family House (SFD) N A. Neighborhood Park or Preserve N B. Workers Cottage/Cottage Court (WC) SP B. Common or Green P C. Paired House (PH) SP C. Recreation Field or Court SP D. Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached SF DU) P D. Pathway P E. Multi-Family Building (MFB) P E. Pedestrian Passage P F. Live-Work/Shop House (LW) P F. Community Garden P G. General Commercial Building (GCB) P G. Forecourt P H. Mixed Use Building (MUB) P H. Courtyard P I. Flex Space/Fabrication Building (FFB) P I. Plaza or Square P J. Civic or Community Building (CCB) P J. Pocket Park or Playground P K. Gas Backwards Building (GB) SP K. Outdoor Terrace P L. Other Approved by Planning Board SP L. Rooftop Terrace or Garden P M Common Yard and Garden P
2. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY AND ADUs N. Dooryard P See Section 12.6.A. - Residential Density by CBZD O. Other Approved by Planning Board SP
3. BUILDING AND PROPERTY USE 8. BUILDING FRONTAGE ENCROACHMENTS See Section 12.5.C. Table 2 -Allowed Uses by CBZD See Sections 12.8.E.
A. Sidewalk Dining Terrace SP B. Storefront Display P
4. DEVELOPMENT TYPES C. Sandwich Board Sign P See Section 12.7.B. D. Projecting Sign and Banner P A. Pocket Neighborhood (PN) SP E. Awning P B. Mixed-Use Development (MUD) P F. Balcony SP C. General Residential Development (GRD) P G. Bay Window SP D. General Comm./Ind. Development (GCD) P H. Arcade SP I. Other Approved by Planning Board SP 5. PARKING STANDARDS See Section 12.7.D. and Section 4.2 6. SIGNAGE 9. DESIGN STANDARDS & GUIDELINES See Section 12.9. See CBZD Design Standards & Guidelines Principal Signs G Guideline in this CBZD A. Awning and Canopy Signs P S Standard Requirement in this CBZD B. Band Signs P C. Blade and Projecting Signs P A. General Design Standards G D. Freestanding and Yard Signs SP B. Building Frontage & Façade Treatments G E. Vertical Blade/Banner Signs P C. Building Components G F. Marquee Signs SP D. Open Space and Outdoor Amenities S G. Suspended Signs P E. Sustainable/Low Impact Development G H. Wall Mural SP F. Public Realm Standards S I. Window Signs P J. Wall Signs P K. Other Principal Signs SP
Regulating PlanVision Plan Dev/Design Standards
SEC. 14 – DANVERS TOWN CENTER –LIVE/WORK DISTRICT (DTC-L/W)
SEC. 15 – HIGH STREET CORRIDOR MIXED USE DISTRICT (HSMUD)
DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR ZONING INITIATIVE
SEC. 18 – MAPLE STREET TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT (MSTND)
TABLE 13.1 – DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE DTC-C DISTRICT
1. BUILDING TYPES
7. OUTDOOR AMENITY SPACES
See Section 12.5.
See Section 12.8.
A.
Detached Single Family House (SFD)
N
A.
Neighborhood Park or Preserve
N
B.
Workers Cottage/Cottage Court (WC)
SP
B.
Common or Green
P
C.
Paired House (PH)
SP
C.
Recreation Field or Court
SP
D.
Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached SF DU)
P
D.
Pathway
P
E.
Multi-Family Building (MFB)
P
E.
Pedestrian Passage
P
F.
Live-Work/Shop House (LW)
P
F.
Community Garden
P
G.
General Commercial Building (GCB)
P
G.
Forecourt
P
H.
Mixed Use Building (MUB)
P
H.
Courtyard
P
I.
Flex Space/Fabrication Building (FFB)
P
I.
Plaza or Square
P
J.
Civic or Community Building (CCB)
P
J.
Pocket Park or Playground
P
K.
Gas Backwards Building (GB)
SP
K.
Outdoor Terrace
P
L.
Other Approved by Planning Board
SP
L.
Rooftop Terrace or Garden
P
M
Common Yard and Garden
P
2. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY AND ADUs
N.
Dooryard
P
See Section 12.6.A. - Residential Density by CBZD
O.
Other Approved by Planning Board
SP
3. BUILDING AND PROPERTY USE
8. BUILDING FRONTAGE ENCROACHMENTS
See Section 12.5.C. Table 2 -Allowed Uses by CBZD
See Sections 12.8.E.
A.
Sidewalk Dining Terrace
SP
B.
Storefront Display
P
4. DEVELOPMENT TYPES
C.
Sandwich Board Sign
P
See Section 12.7.B.
D.
Projecting Sign and Banner
P
A.
Pocket Neighborhood (PN)
SP
E.
Awning
P
B.
Mixed-Use Development (MUD)
P
F.
Balcony
SP
C.
General Residential Development (GRD)
P
G.
Bay Window
SP
D.
General Comm./Ind. Development (GCD)
P
H.
Arcade
SP
I.
Other Approved by Planning Board
SP
5. PARKING STANDARDS
See Section 12.7.D. and Section 4.2
6. SIGNAGE
9. DESIGN STANDARDS & GUIDELINES
See Section 12.9.
See CBZD Design Standards & Guidelines
Principal Signs
G
Guideline in this CBZD
A.
Awning and Canopy Signs
P
S
Standard Requirement in this CBZD
B.
Band Signs
P
C.
Blade and Projecting Signs
P
A.
General Design Standards
G
D.
Freestanding and Yard Signs
SP
B.
Building Frontage & Façade Treatments
G
E.
Vertical Blade/Banner Signs
P
C.
Building Components
G
F.
Marquee Signs
SP
D.
Open Space and Outdoor Amenities
S
G.
Suspended Signs
P
E.
Sustainable/Low Impact Development
G
H.
Wall Mural
SP
F.
Public Realm Standards
S
I.
Window Signs
P
J.
Wall Signs
P
K.
Other Principal Signs
SP
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
DANVERS SQUARE
EXISTING PROPOSED
MIXED USE AND RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT ON LUMMAS AVE AND GOLD STAR CLEANER SITE – 81 MAPLE STREET
DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT ON TOWNSEND ENERGY SITE WITH DEPOT RESTORATION AND POCKET PARK ON RAIL TRAIL
DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
COTTAGE COURT DEVELOPMENT ON CHARTER ST. ADJACENT TO RAIL TRAIL
DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 13 – DTC-C BYLAWDANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT
1. Purpose and Intent
2. Regulating PlanA. Pedestrian Frontage ZoneB. Civic SpacesC. Transitional Buffer Zones
3. Character-Based District Development Standards
A. Building TypesB. Residential Density and ADUsC. Building and Property UseD. Development TypesE. Parking StandardsF. SignageG. Outdoor Amenity SpacesH. Building Frontage EncroachmentsI. Design Standards & Guidelines
4. Other Design and Development Standards Specific to the District
A. Gas Backwards
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 13 – DTC-C BYLAWDANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT
1. Purpose and Intent
2. Regulating PlanA. Pedestrian Frontage ZoneB. Civic SpacesC. Transitional Buffer Zones
FIGURE 12.1 - PEDESTRIAN FRONTAGE ZONES
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 13 – DTC-C BYLAWDANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT
1. Purpose and Intent
2. Regulating PlanA. Pedestrian Frontage ZoneB. Civic SpacesC. Transitional Buffer Zones
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 13 – DTC-C BYLAWDANVERS TOWN CENTER – CORE DISTRICT
1. Purpose and Intent
2. Regulating PlanA. Pedestrian Frontage ZoneB. Civic SpacesC. Transitional Buffer Zones
FIGURE 12.2 – TRANSITIONAL BUFFERS
Transitional Landscape Buffer A = Minimum Depth; B = Minimum Height
Transitional Building Buffer A= Minimum Setback; B=Maximum Building Height at Setback; C = Property Line
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 15 – HSMU BYLAWHIGH STREET MIXED USE CORRIDOR DISTRICT
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 15 – HSMU BYLAWHIGH STREET MIXED USE CORRIDOR DISTRICT
1. Purpose and Intent
2. Regulating PlanA. Pedestrian Frontage ZoneB. Civic SpacesC. Transitional Buffer Zones
3. Character-Based District Development Standards
A. Building TypesB. Residential Density and ADUsC. Building and Property UseD. Development TypesE. Parking StandardsF. SignageG. Outdoor Amenity SpacesH. Building Frontage EncroachmentsI. Design Standards & Guidelines
4. Other Design and Development Standards Specific to the District
A. Gas Backwards
12.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT
12.2 TERMINOLOGY
Purpose and Intent
A. Guide the physical character of development with context-based building and site development standards that reflect the scale, design characteristics, and settlement patterns existing or envisioned for the district.
B. Create a public realm with high quality streetscape, and active public or publicly-oriented open spaces that enhance the district by reinforcing pedestrian orientation and multi-modal transportation opportunities.
C. Encourage high quality housing production for a variety of age groups, household types, and income ranges.
D. Encourage a range of business development opportunities using the advantages of access and visibility along major corridors but also providing convenient services to surrounding neighborhoods.
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAWCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTSMaple Street Traditional Neighborhood District (MSTND)Danvers Town Center Core District (DTC-C)Danvers Town Center Live/Work District (DTC-L/W)High Street Mixed Use Corridor District (HSMUD)
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.3ZONING MAP & REGULATING PLAN
A. Establishment
B. Character-Based Districts
C. Civic Spaces
D. Street Types
E. Pedestrian Frontage Zones
F. Transitional Buffers
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
FIGURE 12.1 - PEDESTRIAN FRONTAGE ZONES
FIGURE 12.2 – TRANSITIONAL BUFFERS
Transitional Landscape Buffer A = Minimum Depth; B = Minimum Height
Transitional Building Buffer A= Minimum Setback; B=Maximum Building Height at Setback; C = Property Line
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.4GENERAL STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS & LOTS
A. Building Placement and OrientationB. Building Height
C. Roof Types and Design
D. Facade Composition for Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings
E. Building Stepback and Street Enclosure
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAWFIGURE 12.3 - BUILDING PLACEMENT ON THE LOT
Lot Dimensions Lot Setbacks
FIGURE 12.4 - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BUILD-TO-ZONE (BTZ)
Build-To-Zone and Building Placement Lot Frontage and Building Orientation
FIGURE 12.5 - FAÇADE ORIENTATION AND CORNER LOT SITE CLEARANCE
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.4GENERAL STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS & LOTS
A. Building Placement and OrientationB. Building Height
C. Roof Types and Design
D. Facade Composition for Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings
E. Building Stepback and Street Enclosure
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW FIGURE 12.7 - BUILDING HEIGHT WITH A FLAT ROOF AND PITCHED ROOF
FIGURE 12.11 - ROOF FORMS Roof Shape and Pitch Requirement
Shed Hip Gable Gambrel Flat 2:12 Min. 3:12 Min. 6:12 Min./
12:12 Max. 6:12 Min./ 30:12 Max.
Not Applicabl
e
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.4GENERAL STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS & LOTS
A. Building Placement and OrientationB. Building Height
C. Roof Types and Design
D. Facade Composition for Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings
E. Building Stepback and Street Enclosure
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
FIGURE 12.12 - VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL STREET-FACING FACADE MODULATION
Vertical Modulation Horizontal Modulation
FIGURE 12.13 - BLANK WALL LIMITATIONS
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.4GENERAL STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS & LOTS
A. Building Placement and OrientationB. Building Height
C. Roof Types and Design
D. Facade Composition for Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings
E. Building Stepback and Street Enclosure
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW FIGURE 12.14 – BUILDING TRANSPARENCY AND FENESTRATION
FIGURE 12.15 - FAÇADE COMPONENTS AND ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.4GENERAL STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS & LOTS
A. Building Placement and Orientation
B. Building Height
C. Roof Types and Design
D. Facade Composition for Commercial and Mixed Use Buildings
E. Building Stepback and Street Enclosure
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAWFIGURE 12.10 - BUILDING SETBACK, STEPBACK, AND STREET ENCLOSURE Distance from
Street Right-Of-Way Line
Max. Building Height by CBZD DTC-
C DTC- L/W MSTND HSMUD RESERVE RESERVE
0 Feet 35 25 See Sec. 18 25 10 Feet 45 35 See Sec. 18 35 20 Feet 45 35 See Sec. 18 35 30 Feet 45 35 See Sec. 18 35 40 Feet 45 35 See Sec. 18 35
50 Feet or More 45 35 See Sec. 18 45
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.5BUILDING FORM & FUNCTION
A. Classification of Building TypesB. Building Types Allowed by CBZDC. Building/Property Uses by CBZD
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
2. ROWHOUSE AND TOWNHOUSE1. COTTAGE COURT
5. LIVE/WORK BUILDING4. MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING3. PAIRED HOUSE 6. GEN. COMMERCIAL BUILDING
7. MIXED USE BUILDING 8. FLEX/FABRICATION BUILDING 9. GAS BACKWARDS 10. CIVIC BUILDING
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.5BUILDING FORM & FUNCTION
A. Classification of Building TypesB. Building Types Allowed by CBZDC. Building/Property Uses by CBZD
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW A Mix of Uses: Residential Commercial Trades/Fabrication Civic Uses
(by right and by special permit for larger uses)
1 2 3Residential (See Section 12.6 for Density Standards)Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit) P P PSingle-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached Dwelling Unit) P P P PPaired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units) P PMulti-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units) P P P PLive-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) P P P P
SP P
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESDTC-C DTC-L/W HSMUD
MSTNDCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
P P
SP PP P
PP P
12.2 USE TABLE V4
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDHSMUD
123
Residential (See Section 12.6 for Density Standards)
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)SPPPPP
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) P
Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached Dwelling Unit)PPPPPP
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)SPPPP
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)PPPPPP
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) PPPPPP
Commercial Uses
Animal Hospital/Veterinary ClinicSPSP
Banks/Financial Services - No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Gas Backwards (Filling Station/Convenience Store (See 12.5)SPSPSP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (Less than 3 lodgers)PPSPSPSPP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (3 or more lodgers)SPSPSPSPSPP
Office (All Types) - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Office (All Types) - Over 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Over 5,500 GFAPSPPSPSPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Over 5,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Convenience/Neighborhood Store – up to 2,500 GFA PSPPPPP
Take Out Restaurant - Up to 2,500 GFAPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 2,500 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub - Over 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowSPSPSPSPSPP
Personal Services - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Personal Services - Over 2,500 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Day Care CenterSPSPPPPP
Microbrewery and Brewpub - Under 10,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Indoor RecreationPSPSPSPSPP
Instructional SchoolPSPSPSPP
Co-Work Office/Business IncubatorPPPPPP
Trades and Fabrication
Co-Creation, Fabrication, Maker Space, Business IncubatorPSPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Trade Shop - Up to 5,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Public and Civic Uses
Club/Fraternal Organization - NonprofitPSPSPSPSPP
Community and Neighborhood CenterPPPPPP
Municipal Use - Only Publicly-Oriented UsePPPPPP
Assembly/Performing/Cultural Arts FacilitySPSPSPSPSPP
Conservation LandPPPPPP
Accessory Uses
Outdoor Dining TerracePSPPPPP
Farm Stand/Farmers MarketSPSPSPSPSPP
Greenhouse - Under 250 GFAPPPPPP
Greenhouse – Over 250 and Under 1,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorPPPPPP
Drive-Thru Facility – Not Including RestaurantsSPSPSP
Drive-Thru Facility – Including RestaurantsSP
Common/Shared DrivewaysPPPPPP
Outdoor StorageSP
Storage Container – TemporaryP
Storage Container – TemporarySP
Residential Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Land Oriented Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Garage – 3 or fewer spacesPPPPPP
Bed & Breakfast//Short Term Home RentalPPPPPP
P = Allowed By Right
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
12.3 RES DENSITY
TABLE 12.3 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BY CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICT
BUILDING TYPESBY RIGHT/SPECIAL PERMIT UNITS PER ACRE
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDTAPDVPHSMUD
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)0/168/168/1614 80/0
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/08/120/0 14 80/0
Single-Family Attached House (1 Dwelling Unit)12/1612/1612/16 14 812/16
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)0/1212/1612/12 14 80/0
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)0/2416/2420/36 14 820/36
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/168/1212/16 14 812/16
Mixed-Use Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family Units)12/2412/2420/36 14 820/36
P = Allowed By Right;
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
EXISTING USE TABLE
TABLE 1: TABLE OF ALLOWABLE USES (approved by Town Meeting on February 3, 2014)
RESIDENTIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
1 & 2 Family
Dwelling - Single FamilyPPPPPPXXXXXXXXXXsee zoning bylawP
Dwelling - Two FamilyPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
Cluster DevelopmentSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lodging/ boarding / rooming / Tourist House
no more than 2 rooms / 3 or fewer lodgersPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
more than 3 lodgersSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)
Multi-FamilySP (PB)XXSP (PB)SP (PB)X
Dwelling - Multi-Family upper floors)XXXXXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXP (UP TO 4 UNITS) - SP (PB)(5 OR MORE UNITS)
Dwelling - ConversionSP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)XXSP(ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home ParkXXXxXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Specialized Elderly Residence & Care
Senior Residence and Care FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Assisted Living FacilityXXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXX
Nursing Home (rest home)
Non-profitSP(ZBA)PXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
for-profitSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Congregate Living Facility
DependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
In-dependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
Senior housing for low / moderate incomeXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Accessory UsesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPXP
Agriculture / FarmingXPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
garage - 3 or fewer vehiclesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
garage - more than 3 vehiclesXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Green House - under 250 sq. ft.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Green House - over 250 sq. ft. but less than 1,000 sq. ftXPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)
Stable XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
COMMERCIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
see zoning bylaw
Adult Uses (See Section 30)XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXX
Athletic and Physical Training FacilitiesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPP P
Convenience StoreXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP(UP TO 2500 SF)
DRIVE-THRUS (not including restaurants)XXXXXXPPPPPXXSP (PB)XSP (PB)SP (PB)
Funeral HomeSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hotel / MotelXXXXXXXXPPXXXPXXX
Kennel XSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPXXXXPXSP (PB)X
Pet Day CareSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)
Motor Vehcile Sales (Car Dealerships)
outdoorXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXXX
IndoorXXXXXXXXPPPXXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Service / repair/ Filling Station XXXXXXPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)XXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Car WashXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXX
Neighborhood StoreSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)PPPXXXXXXXX
OfficeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, MedicalXXXXXXPPPPPXPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, ProfessionalXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office (all)- under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Offic (all) - over 30,000 sq. ft. XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Personal Retail Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Recreation / Entertainment / sports facility- Indoor XXXXXXXXSP (PB)XXXXXXSP (PB)X
Repair Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant XXXXXXPPPPPXXPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant - Drive-throughXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Fast FoodXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Take-OutXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales
Retail Sales - under 15,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales (over 15,000 square feet)XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)XPPXSP (PB)X
Retail sales - no outdoor sales/ displayXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales -with outdoor sales / displayXXXXXXPPXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XPPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Screen CinemaXXXXXXXXP/SP (PB)XXXXXXXX
Warehouse/Self-storageXXXXXXXXXPPPXPPPX
Shopping CenterXXXXXXXXPXXXXPXXX
Wholesale TradeXXXXXXPPXXXXPPXPX
Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INDUSTRIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Assembly/Processing Facility
indoorXXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPsee zoning bylawX
outdoorXXXXXXPPXXXXPPPPX
Assembly/Processing Facility - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPX
Assembley/Processing Facility - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Light Manufacturing - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPPPPPPPX
Light Manufacturing - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Research & Development XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXPPPX
Trade ShopXXXXXXXXXXXSP(PBXSP(PB)XPX
Warehouse
under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXxXXXXPPPPPX
over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)PPPPX
Industrial Accessory Use XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INSTITUTIONAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Club / Fraternal Organization- Nonprofit SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA) see zoning bylawSP(ZBA)
Day Care center - not exemptSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XPXXXXPXXXX
Educational Facility - Private - not exemptSP/ZBASP/ZBASP/ZBAXXSP/ZBAXXXXXXXXXXX
HospitalXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)XX
Health Care Facility / Medical ClinicXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Municipal UsePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Museum
Passenger Transportation TerminalSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP UP TO 500 SF (PB)
Performing / Cultural / Arts Facility XXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
SchoolPPPPPXPPX
instructionalSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPPPXPPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
Institutional Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPSP UP TO 2500 SF (PB)
LAND ORIENTED USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Aninal Hospital / Veterinary ClinicX(SP(PB)SP(PB)XXXPPPPPPPPXPSP (PB)
Animal husbandrysee zoning bylaw
by-rightXPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
special permitXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cemetery (not exempt)XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
Conservation - landPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Contractor's YardXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XSP(PB)X
Farm StandXSP (ZBA)PXXPPPXPPXPPXPSP(PB)
Fuel Storage XXXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
Garden / Landscape / Nursery SupplyXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
MarinaXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Boat YardXXXXXXXXXXXXX SP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Parking Lot (accessory)
at gradeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP
structuredXXXXXXPPSP (PB)PXXPXXXSP(PB)
Private Landing Areas (airplanes)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Recreation / Entertainment / Sports Facility - outdoorsXXSP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXSP(PB)X
Salvage / Junk / wrecking yardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Solid Waste FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Utilities - PublicSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Communications FacilityXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
roof MountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXSP(PB)X
ground mountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
Land Oriented Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
SPECIAL SITUATIONSRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Access / Egress across District BoundariesSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)see zoning bylawSP(PB)
Common / Shared DrivewaysSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPPPPPPPP
Exempt Uses per M.G.L. Chapter 40A. Section 3PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Outdoor StoragePPPPPPPPXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)PPPP
Storage Container
temporaryPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
long termPPPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)X
Existing Res Dim Req.
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX II - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMINIMUM. LOT AREAMINIMUM AREA PER DWELLINGMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSETBACK FROM ADJACENT STRUCTUREMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGEMINIMUM OPEN SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT
(square feet)(square feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(%)(%)(square feet)
Residential I (R-I)10,000 12,500 280208N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential I (R-I) (Multi-Family)30,0007,50012540304030N/AN/A1,000
Residential IA (R-IA)80,000 35,000100 340 330 34030N/AN/A1,000
Residential II (R-II)20,000 4N/A1253015N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential II (R-II) (Elderly Housing)20,00016 units/acre125505030 52 stories30%N/AN/A
Residential IIA (R-IIA)90,000 615,00012550 6306,73030N/AN/A5,000
Residential IIA (R-IIA) (Assisted Living Residence)5 acres2150 (maximum of 125 units)1507550 8N/A35N/A40%N/A
Residential III (R-III)30,000 9N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA)30,000 10N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA) (Assisted Living Residence)7 acres4,000 (maximum of 100 units)1507550N/A30 11N/A40%N/A
All Districts, except R-IIIA (Congregate Housing)10 acres6,00080 1230504030N/A30%N/A
NOTES
1. Except an area of 15,000 square feet shall be required for a detached two-family dwelling.7. Refer to Section 13.3 for setbacks from residential and historic districts.
2. For conversions of existing dwellings only. A maximum of 4 units per dwelling is allowed.8. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from historic districts.
3. Refer to Section 11.3 for detached single family dwellings.9. Refer to Section 14.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
4. Refer to Section 12.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.10. Refer to Section 17.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
5. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from dwellings on adjacent properties.11. Except accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 25 feet.
6. Refer to Section 13.3 for detached single family dwellings.12. For R-I only. Refer to Section 34.5 for frontage requirement for each district.
Existing C-I Dim Req
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX III - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMIN. LOT AREAMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSSETBACK FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTFRONT PARKING SETBACKSIDE/REAR PARKING SETBACKMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE
(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(stories)(%)(%)
Commercial I (C-I)N/AN/A105N/AN/AN/A453N/AN/A
Commercial IA (C-IA)10510N/AN/A353N/AN/A
Commercial III (C-III)40,000 SF100 11001,325100 5501,350 545N/A80%50%
50 250 1100 450 6202,320 612 4
50 2300 4501,3
100 4
Hathorne West (HW)8 acres300 730 720 7N/A30720 736 7N/A50%7N/A
12 4
Hathorne West (HW) (Planned Development Area)4 acres8150 830 820 8N/A30 820 850 84 850%8N/A
36 9
12 4
30 10
Health Care (HC)1 acre150302580N/AN/A35370%N/A
Highway Corridor (HC)1 acre10025 1125100N/AN/A55 11N/A70%1140%
504,1212 4
Industrial I (I-I)N/A50502550 5N/AN/A554N/AN/A
Industrial II (I-II)N/A75502550N/AN/A554N/A50%
Route 114, Zone A (Rte 114-A)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45470%40%
Route 114, Zone B (Rte 114-B)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45N/A70%40%
Village (V)2 acres100502550N/AN/A55470%50%
NOTES:
1. For shopping center.7. Except for structures in existence prior to 11-29-99. See Section 32.3.
2. For all uses other than shopping center.8. May be waived by Planning Board. See Section 32.3.
3. From Endicott Street.9. For structures within 250 feet of Maple Street/Route 62.
4. For Wireless Communication Links.10. For structured parking facilities.
5. From all residential uses except RIA District.11. Refer to Section 24.6.
6. From RIA District.12. From Route 1.
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.5BUILDING FORM & FUNCTION
Commercial Uses
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
1 2 3Commercial UsesAnimal Hospital/Veterinary Clinic SPBanks/Financial Services - No Drive-Up Window P P P PGas Backwards (Filling Station/Convenience Store (See 12.5) SP SPLodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (Less than 3 lodgers) SP SP SP PLodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (3 or more lodgers) SP SP SP POffice (All Types) - Up to 5,000 GFA P P P POffice (All Types) - Over 5,000 GFA SP SP SP PMedical Clinic – Up to 2,500 GFA P P P PMedical Clinic – Up to 5,000 GFA P P P PMedical Clinic – Over 5,500 GFA P SP SP PRetail and Consumer Service - Up to 2,500 GFA P P P PRetail and Consumer Service - Up to 5,000 GFA P P P PRetail and Consumer Service - Over 5,000 GFA SP SP SP PConvenience/Neighborhood Store – up to 2,500 GFA P P P PTake Out Restaurant - Up to 2,500 GFA P P P PRestaurant and Pub – Up to 2,500 GFA; No Drive-Up Window P P P PRestaurant and Pub – Up to 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up Window P P P PRestaurant and Pub - Over 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up Window SP SP SP PPersonal Services - Up to 2,500 GFA P P P PPersonal Services - Over 2,500 GFA SP SP SP PDay Care Center P P P PMicrobrewery and Brewpub - Under 10,000 GFA P P P PIndoor Recreation SP SP SP PInstructional School SP SP PCo-Work Office/Business Incubator P P P P
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESDTC-C DTC-L/W HSMUD
MSTNDCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
SP SPP P
SPP P
SPP SP
P PP P
P PP SP
P SPP P
P SPSP SP
P SPP SP
SP SPP SP
P SPP SP
SP SPP SP
P PP SP
P P
12.2 USE TABLE V4
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDHSMUD
123
Residential (See Section 12.6 for Density Standards)
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)SPPPPP
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) P
Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached Dwelling Unit)PPPPPP
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)SPPPP
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)PPPPPP
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) PPPPPP
Commercial Uses
Animal Hospital/Veterinary ClinicSPSP
Banks/Financial Services - No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Gas Backwards (Filling Station/Convenience Store (See 12.5)SPSPSP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (Less than 3 lodgers)PPSPSPSPP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (3 or more lodgers)SPSPSPSPSPP
Office (All Types) - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Office (All Types) - Over 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Over 5,500 GFAPSPPSPSPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Over 5,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Convenience/Neighborhood Store – up to 2,500 GFA PSPPPPP
Take Out Restaurant - Up to 2,500 GFAPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 2,500 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub - Over 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowSPSPSPSPSPP
Personal Services - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Personal Services - Over 2,500 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Day Care CenterSPSPPPPP
Microbrewery and Brewpub - Under 10,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Indoor RecreationPSPSPSPSPP
Instructional SchoolPSPSPSPP
Co-Work Office/Business IncubatorPPPPPP
Trades and Fabrication
Co-Creation, Fabrication, Maker Space, Business IncubatorPSPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Trade Shop - Up to 5,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Public and Civic Uses
Club/Fraternal Organization - NonprofitPSPSPSPSPP
Community and Neighborhood CenterPPPPPP
Municipal Use - Only Publicly-Oriented UsePPPPPP
Assembly/Performing/Cultural Arts FacilitySPSPSPSPSPP
Conservation LandPPPPPP
Accessory Uses
Outdoor Dining TerracePSPPPPP
Farm Stand/Farmers MarketSPSPSPSPSPP
Greenhouse - Under 250 GFAPPPPPP
Greenhouse – Over 250 and Under 1,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorPPPPPP
Drive-Thru Facility – Not Including RestaurantsSPSPSP
Drive-Thru Facility – Including RestaurantsSP
Common/Shared DrivewaysPPPPPP
Outdoor StorageSP
Storage Container – TemporaryP
Storage Container – TemporarySP
Residential Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Land Oriented Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Garage – 3 or fewer spacesPPPPPP
Bed & Breakfast//Short Term Home RentalPPPPPP
P = Allowed By Right
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
12.3 RES DENSITY
TABLE 12.3 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BY CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICT
BUILDING TYPESBY RIGHT/SPECIAL PERMIT UNITS PER ACRE
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDTAPDVPHSMUD
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)0/168/168/1614 80/0
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/08/120/0 14 80/0
Single-Family Attached House (1 Dwelling Unit)12/1612/1612/16 14 812/16
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)0/1212/1612/12 14 80/0
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)0/2416/2420/36 14 820/36
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/168/1212/16 14 812/16
Mixed-Use Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family Units)12/2412/2420/36 14 820/36
P = Allowed By Right;
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
EXISTING USE TABLE
TABLE 1: TABLE OF ALLOWABLE USES (approved by Town Meeting on February 3, 2014)
RESIDENTIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
1 & 2 Family
Dwelling - Single FamilyPPPPPPXXXXXXXXXXsee zoning bylawP
Dwelling - Two FamilyPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
Cluster DevelopmentSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lodging/ boarding / rooming / Tourist House
no more than 2 rooms / 3 or fewer lodgersPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
more than 3 lodgersSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)
Multi-FamilySP (PB)XXSP (PB)SP (PB)X
Dwelling - Multi-Family upper floors)XXXXXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXP (UP TO 4 UNITS) - SP (PB)(5 OR MORE UNITS)
Dwelling - ConversionSP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)XXSP(ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home ParkXXXxXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Specialized Elderly Residence & Care
Senior Residence and Care FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Assisted Living FacilityXXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXX
Nursing Home (rest home)
Non-profitSP(ZBA)PXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
for-profitSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Congregate Living Facility
DependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
In-dependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
Senior housing for low / moderate incomeXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Accessory UsesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPXP
Agriculture / FarmingXPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
garage - 3 or fewer vehiclesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
garage - more than 3 vehiclesXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Green House - under 250 sq. ft.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Green House - over 250 sq. ft. but less than 1,000 sq. ftXPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)
Stable XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
COMMERCIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
see zoning bylaw
Adult Uses (See Section 30)XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXX
Athletic and Physical Training FacilitiesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPP P
Convenience StoreXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP(UP TO 2500 SF)
DRIVE-THRUS (not including restaurants)XXXXXXPPPPPXXSP (PB)XSP (PB)SP (PB)
Funeral HomeSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hotel / MotelXXXXXXXXPPXXXPXXX
Kennel XSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPXXXXPXSP (PB)X
Pet Day CareSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)
Motor Vehcile Sales (Car Dealerships)
outdoorXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXXX
IndoorXXXXXXXXPPPXXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Service / repair/ Filling Station XXXXXXPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)XXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Car WashXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXX
Neighborhood StoreSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)PPPXXXXXXXX
OfficeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, MedicalXXXXXXPPPPPXPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, ProfessionalXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office (all)- under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Offic (all) - over 30,000 sq. ft. XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Personal Retail Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Recreation / Entertainment / sports facility- Indoor XXXXXXXXSP (PB)XXXXXXSP (PB)X
Repair Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant XXXXXXPPPPPXXPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant - Drive-throughXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Fast FoodXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Take-OutXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales
Retail Sales - under 15,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales (over 15,000 square feet)XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)XPPXSP (PB)X
Retail sales - no outdoor sales/ displayXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales -with outdoor sales / displayXXXXXXPPXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XPPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Screen CinemaXXXXXXXXP/SP (PB)XXXXXXXX
Warehouse/Self-storageXXXXXXXXXPPPXPPPX
Shopping CenterXXXXXXXXPXXXXPXXX
Wholesale TradeXXXXXXPPXXXXPPXPX
Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INDUSTRIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Assembly/Processing Facility
indoorXXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPsee zoning bylawX
outdoorXXXXXXPPXXXXPPPPX
Assembly/Processing Facility - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPX
Assembley/Processing Facility - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Light Manufacturing - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPPPPPPPX
Light Manufacturing - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Research & Development XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXPPPX
Trade ShopXXXXXXXXXXXSP(PBXSP(PB)XPX
Warehouse
under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXxXXXXPPPPPX
over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)PPPPX
Industrial Accessory Use XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INSTITUTIONAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Club / Fraternal Organization- Nonprofit SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA) see zoning bylawSP(ZBA)
Day Care center - not exemptSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XPXXXXPXXXX
Educational Facility - Private - not exemptSP/ZBASP/ZBASP/ZBAXXSP/ZBAXXXXXXXXXXX
HospitalXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)XX
Health Care Facility / Medical ClinicXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Municipal UsePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Museum
Passenger Transportation TerminalSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP UP TO 500 SF (PB)
Performing / Cultural / Arts Facility XXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
SchoolPPPPPXPPX
instructionalSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPPPXPPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
Institutional Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPSP UP TO 2500 SF (PB)
LAND ORIENTED USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Aninal Hospital / Veterinary ClinicX(SP(PB)SP(PB)XXXPPPPPPPPXPSP (PB)
Animal husbandrysee zoning bylaw
by-rightXPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
special permitXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cemetery (not exempt)XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
Conservation - landPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Contractor's YardXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XSP(PB)X
Farm StandXSP (ZBA)PXXPPPXPPXPPXPSP(PB)
Fuel Storage XXXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
Garden / Landscape / Nursery SupplyXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
MarinaXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Boat YardXXXXXXXXXXXXX SP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Parking Lot (accessory)
at gradeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP
structuredXXXXXXPPSP (PB)PXXPXXXSP(PB)
Private Landing Areas (airplanes)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Recreation / Entertainment / Sports Facility - outdoorsXXSP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXSP(PB)X
Salvage / Junk / wrecking yardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Solid Waste FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Utilities - PublicSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Communications FacilityXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
roof MountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXSP(PB)X
ground mountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
Land Oriented Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
SPECIAL SITUATIONSRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Access / Egress across District BoundariesSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)see zoning bylawSP(PB)
Common / Shared DrivewaysSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPPPPPPPP
Exempt Uses per M.G.L. Chapter 40A. Section 3PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Outdoor StoragePPPPPPPPXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)PPPP
Storage Container
temporaryPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
long termPPPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)X
Existing Res Dim Req.
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX II - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMINIMUM. LOT AREAMINIMUM AREA PER DWELLINGMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSETBACK FROM ADJACENT STRUCTUREMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGEMINIMUM OPEN SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT
(square feet)(square feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(%)(%)(square feet)
Residential I (R-I)10,000 12,500 280208N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential I (R-I) (Multi-Family)30,0007,50012540304030N/AN/A1,000
Residential IA (R-IA)80,000 35,000100 340 330 34030N/AN/A1,000
Residential II (R-II)20,000 4N/A1253015N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential II (R-II) (Elderly Housing)20,00016 units/acre125505030 52 stories30%N/AN/A
Residential IIA (R-IIA)90,000 615,00012550 6306,73030N/AN/A5,000
Residential IIA (R-IIA) (Assisted Living Residence)5 acres2150 (maximum of 125 units)1507550 8N/A35N/A40%N/A
Residential III (R-III)30,000 9N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA)30,000 10N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA) (Assisted Living Residence)7 acres4,000 (maximum of 100 units)1507550N/A30 11N/A40%N/A
All Districts, except R-IIIA (Congregate Housing)10 acres6,00080 1230504030N/A30%N/A
NOTES
1. Except an area of 15,000 square feet shall be required for a detached two-family dwelling.7. Refer to Section 13.3 for setbacks from residential and historic districts.
2. For conversions of existing dwellings only. A maximum of 4 units per dwelling is allowed.8. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from historic districts.
3. Refer to Section 11.3 for detached single family dwellings.9. Refer to Section 14.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
4. Refer to Section 12.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.10. Refer to Section 17.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
5. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from dwellings on adjacent properties.11. Except accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 25 feet.
6. Refer to Section 13.3 for detached single family dwellings.12. For R-I only. Refer to Section 34.5 for frontage requirement for each district.
Existing C-I Dim Req
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX III - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMIN. LOT AREAMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSSETBACK FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTFRONT PARKING SETBACKSIDE/REAR PARKING SETBACKMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE
(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(stories)(%)(%)
Commercial I (C-I)N/AN/A105N/AN/AN/A453N/AN/A
Commercial IA (C-IA)10510N/AN/A353N/AN/A
Commercial III (C-III)40,000 SF100 11001,325100 5501,350 545N/A80%50%
50 250 1100 450 6202,320 612 4
50 2300 4501,3
100 4
Hathorne West (HW)8 acres300 730 720 7N/A30720 736 7N/A50%7N/A
12 4
Hathorne West (HW) (Planned Development Area)4 acres8150 830 820 8N/A30 820 850 84 850%8N/A
36 9
12 4
30 10
Health Care (HC)1 acre150302580N/AN/A35370%N/A
Highway Corridor (HC)1 acre10025 1125100N/AN/A55 11N/A70%1140%
504,1212 4
Industrial I (I-I)N/A50502550 5N/AN/A554N/AN/A
Industrial II (I-II)N/A75502550N/AN/A554N/A50%
Route 114, Zone A (Rte 114-A)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45470%40%
Route 114, Zone B (Rte 114-B)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45N/A70%40%
Village (V)2 acres100502550N/AN/A55470%50%
NOTES:
1. For shopping center.7. Except for structures in existence prior to 11-29-99. See Section 32.3.
2. For all uses other than shopping center.8. May be waived by Planning Board. See Section 32.3.
3. From Endicott Street.9. For structures within 250 feet of Maple Street/Route 62.
4. For Wireless Communication Links.10. For structured parking facilities.
5. From all residential uses except RIA District.11. Refer to Section 24.6.
6. From RIA District.12. From Route 1.
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.5BUILDING FORM & FUNCTION
Trades/FabricationPublic and Civic UsesAccessory Uses
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
1 2 3Trades and FabricationCo-Creation, Fabrication, Maker Space, Business Incubator P P PRepair Service – Up to 2,500 GFA P P P PRepair Service – Up to 5,000 GFA SP SP SP PTrade Shop - Up to 5,000 GFA P P P PPublic and Civic UsesClub/Fraternal Organization - Nonprofit SP SP SP PCommunity and Neighborhood Center P P P PMunicipal Use - Only Publicly-Oriented Use P P P PAssembly/Performing/Cultural Arts Facility SP SP SP PConservation Land P P P PAccessory UsesOutdoor Dining Terrace P P P PFarm Stand/Farmers Market SP SP SP PGreenhouse - Under 250 GFA P P P PGreenhouse – Over 250 and Under 1,000 GFA SP SP SP PHome Occupation - Minor P P P PHome Occupation - Major P P P PDrive-Thru Facility – Not Including Restaurants SPDrive-Thru Facility – Including Restaurants SPCommon/Shared Driveways P P P POutdoor Storage SPStorage Container – Temporary PStorage Container – Temporary SPResidential Accessory Uses P P P PLand Oriented Accessory Uses P P P PGarage – 3 or fewer spaces P P P PBed & Breakfast//Short Term Home Rental P P P P
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESDTC-C DTC-L/W HSMUD
MSTNDCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
P SPP SP
P SPP P
SP SPP P
P PP P
P SP
SP SPP P
SP SPP P
P SP
P P
P PP P
P P
P P
P PSP SP
12.2 USE TABLE V4
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDHSMUD
123
Residential (See Section 12.6 for Density Standards)
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)SPPPPP
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) P
Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached Dwelling Unit)PPPPPP
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)SPPPP
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)PPPPPP
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) PPPPPP
Commercial Uses
Animal Hospital/Veterinary ClinicSPSP
Banks/Financial Services - No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Gas Backwards (Filling Station/Convenience Store (See 12.5)SPSPSP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (Less than 3 lodgers)PPSPSPSPP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (3 or more lodgers)SPSPSPSPSPP
Office (All Types) - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Office (All Types) - Over 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Over 5,500 GFAPSPPSPSPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Over 5,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Convenience/Neighborhood Store – up to 2,500 GFA PSPPPPP
Take Out Restaurant - Up to 2,500 GFAPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 2,500 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub - Over 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowSPSPSPSPSPP
Personal Services - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Personal Services - Over 2,500 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Day Care CenterSPSPPPPP
Microbrewery and Brewpub - Under 10,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Indoor RecreationPSPSPSPSPP
Instructional SchoolPSPSPSPP
Co-Work Office/Business IncubatorPPPPPP
Trades and Fabrication
Co-Creation, Fabrication, Maker Space, Business IncubatorPSPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Trade Shop - Up to 5,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Public and Civic Uses
Club/Fraternal Organization - NonprofitPSPSPSPSPP
Community and Neighborhood CenterPPPPPP
Municipal Use - Only Publicly-Oriented UsePPPPPP
Assembly/Performing/Cultural Arts FacilitySPSPSPSPSPP
Conservation LandPPPPPP
Accessory Uses
Outdoor Dining TerracePSPPPPP
Farm Stand/Farmers MarketSPSPSPSPSPP
Greenhouse - Under 250 GFAPPPPPP
Greenhouse – Over 250 and Under 1,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorPPPPPP
Drive-Thru Facility – Not Including RestaurantsSPSPSP
Drive-Thru Facility – Including RestaurantsSP
Common/Shared DrivewaysPPPPPP
Outdoor StorageSP
Storage Container – TemporaryP
Storage Container – TemporarySP
Residential Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Land Oriented Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Garage – 3 or fewer spacesPPPPPP
Bed & Breakfast//Short Term Home RentalPPPPPP
P = Allowed By Right
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
12.3 RES DENSITY
TABLE 12.3 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BY CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICT
BUILDING TYPESBY RIGHT/SPECIAL PERMIT UNITS PER ACRE
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDTAPDVPHSMUD
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)0/168/168/1614 80/0
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/08/120/0 14 80/0
Single-Family Attached House (1 Dwelling Unit)12/1612/1612/16 14 812/16
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)0/1212/1612/12 14 80/0
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)0/2416/2420/36 14 820/36
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/168/1212/16 14 812/16
Mixed-Use Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family Units)12/2412/2420/36 14 820/36
P = Allowed By Right;
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
EXISTING USE TABLE
TABLE 1: TABLE OF ALLOWABLE USES (approved by Town Meeting on February 3, 2014)
RESIDENTIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
1 & 2 Family
Dwelling - Single FamilyPPPPPPXXXXXXXXXXsee zoning bylawP
Dwelling - Two FamilyPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
Cluster DevelopmentSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lodging/ boarding / rooming / Tourist House
no more than 2 rooms / 3 or fewer lodgersPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
more than 3 lodgersSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)
Multi-FamilySP (PB)XXSP (PB)SP (PB)X
Dwelling - Multi-Family upper floors)XXXXXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXP (UP TO 4 UNITS) - SP (PB)(5 OR MORE UNITS)
Dwelling - ConversionSP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)XXSP(ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home ParkXXXxXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Specialized Elderly Residence & Care
Senior Residence and Care FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Assisted Living FacilityXXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXX
Nursing Home (rest home)
Non-profitSP(ZBA)PXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
for-profitSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Congregate Living Facility
DependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
In-dependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
Senior housing for low / moderate incomeXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Accessory UsesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPXP
Agriculture / FarmingXPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
garage - 3 or fewer vehiclesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
garage - more than 3 vehiclesXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Green House - under 250 sq. ft.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Green House - over 250 sq. ft. but less than 1,000 sq. ftXPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)
Stable XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
COMMERCIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
see zoning bylaw
Adult Uses (See Section 30)XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXX
Athletic and Physical Training FacilitiesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPP P
Convenience StoreXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP(UP TO 2500 SF)
DRIVE-THRUS (not including restaurants)XXXXXXPPPPPXXSP (PB)XSP (PB)SP (PB)
Funeral HomeSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hotel / MotelXXXXXXXXPPXXXPXXX
Kennel XSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPXXXXPXSP (PB)X
Pet Day CareSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)
Motor Vehcile Sales (Car Dealerships)
outdoorXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXXX
IndoorXXXXXXXXPPPXXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Service / repair/ Filling Station XXXXXXPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)XXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Car WashXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXX
Neighborhood StoreSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)PPPXXXXXXXX
OfficeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, MedicalXXXXXXPPPPPXPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, ProfessionalXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office (all)- under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Offic (all) - over 30,000 sq. ft. XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Personal Retail Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Recreation / Entertainment / sports facility- Indoor XXXXXXXXSP (PB)XXXXXXSP (PB)X
Repair Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant XXXXXXPPPPPXXPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant - Drive-throughXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Fast FoodXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Take-OutXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales
Retail Sales - under 15,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales (over 15,000 square feet)XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)XPPXSP (PB)X
Retail sales - no outdoor sales/ displayXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales -with outdoor sales / displayXXXXXXPPXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XPPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Screen CinemaXXXXXXXXP/SP (PB)XXXXXXXX
Warehouse/Self-storageXXXXXXXXXPPPXPPPX
Shopping CenterXXXXXXXXPXXXXPXXX
Wholesale TradeXXXXXXPPXXXXPPXPX
Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INDUSTRIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Assembly/Processing Facility
indoorXXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPsee zoning bylawX
outdoorXXXXXXPPXXXXPPPPX
Assembly/Processing Facility - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPX
Assembley/Processing Facility - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Light Manufacturing - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPPPPPPPX
Light Manufacturing - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Research & Development XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXPPPX
Trade ShopXXXXXXXXXXXSP(PBXSP(PB)XPX
Warehouse
under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXxXXXXPPPPPX
over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)PPPPX
Industrial Accessory Use XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INSTITUTIONAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Club / Fraternal Organization- Nonprofit SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA) see zoning bylawSP(ZBA)
Day Care center - not exemptSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XPXXXXPXXXX
Educational Facility - Private - not exemptSP/ZBASP/ZBASP/ZBAXXSP/ZBAXXXXXXXXXXX
HospitalXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)XX
Health Care Facility / Medical ClinicXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Municipal UsePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Museum
Passenger Transportation TerminalSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP UP TO 500 SF (PB)
Performing / Cultural / Arts Facility XXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
SchoolPPPPPXPPX
instructionalSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPPPXPPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
Institutional Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPSP UP TO 2500 SF (PB)
LAND ORIENTED USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Aninal Hospital / Veterinary ClinicX(SP(PB)SP(PB)XXXPPPPPPPPXPSP (PB)
Animal husbandrysee zoning bylaw
by-rightXPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
special permitXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cemetery (not exempt)XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
Conservation - landPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Contractor's YardXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XSP(PB)X
Farm StandXSP (ZBA)PXXPPPXPPXPPXPSP(PB)
Fuel Storage XXXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
Garden / Landscape / Nursery SupplyXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
MarinaXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Boat YardXXXXXXXXXXXXX SP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Parking Lot (accessory)
at gradeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP
structuredXXXXXXPPSP (PB)PXXPXXXSP(PB)
Private Landing Areas (airplanes)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Recreation / Entertainment / Sports Facility - outdoorsXXSP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXSP(PB)X
Salvage / Junk / wrecking yardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Solid Waste FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Utilities - PublicSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Communications FacilityXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
roof MountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXSP(PB)X
ground mountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
Land Oriented Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
SPECIAL SITUATIONSRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Access / Egress across District BoundariesSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)see zoning bylawSP(PB)
Common / Shared DrivewaysSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPPPPPPPP
Exempt Uses per M.G.L. Chapter 40A. Section 3PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Outdoor StoragePPPPPPPPXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)PPPP
Storage Container
temporaryPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
long termPPPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)X
Existing Res Dim Req.
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX II - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMINIMUM. LOT AREAMINIMUM AREA PER DWELLINGMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSETBACK FROM ADJACENT STRUCTUREMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGEMINIMUM OPEN SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT
(square feet)(square feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(%)(%)(square feet)
Residential I (R-I)10,000 12,500 280208N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential I (R-I) (Multi-Family)30,0007,50012540304030N/AN/A1,000
Residential IA (R-IA)80,000 35,000100 340 330 34030N/AN/A1,000
Residential II (R-II)20,000 4N/A1253015N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential II (R-II) (Elderly Housing)20,00016 units/acre125505030 52 stories30%N/AN/A
Residential IIA (R-IIA)90,000 615,00012550 6306,73030N/AN/A5,000
Residential IIA (R-IIA) (Assisted Living Residence)5 acres2150 (maximum of 125 units)1507550 8N/A35N/A40%N/A
Residential III (R-III)30,000 9N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA)30,000 10N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA) (Assisted Living Residence)7 acres4,000 (maximum of 100 units)1507550N/A30 11N/A40%N/A
All Districts, except R-IIIA (Congregate Housing)10 acres6,00080 1230504030N/A30%N/A
NOTES
1. Except an area of 15,000 square feet shall be required for a detached two-family dwelling.7. Refer to Section 13.3 for setbacks from residential and historic districts.
2. For conversions of existing dwellings only. A maximum of 4 units per dwelling is allowed.8. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from historic districts.
3. Refer to Section 11.3 for detached single family dwellings.9. Refer to Section 14.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
4. Refer to Section 12.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.10. Refer to Section 17.3 for conversion of existing dwellings and stables.
5. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from dwellings on adjacent properties.11. Except accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 25 feet.
6. Refer to Section 13.3 for detached single family dwellings.12. For R-I only. Refer to Section 34.5 for frontage requirement for each district.
Existing C-I Dim Req
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX III - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMIN. LOT AREAMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSSETBACK FROM RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTFRONT PARKING SETBACKSIDE/REAR PARKING SETBACKMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE
(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(stories)(%)(%)
Commercial I (C-I)N/AN/A105N/AN/AN/A453N/AN/A
Commercial IA (C-IA)10510N/AN/A353N/AN/A
Commercial III (C-III)40,000 SF100 11001,325100 5501,350 545N/A80%50%
50 250 1100 450 6202,320 612 4
50 2300 4501,3
100 4
Hathorne West (HW)8 acres300 730 720 7N/A30720 736 7N/A50%7N/A
12 4
Hathorne West (HW) (Planned Development Area)4 acres8150 830 820 8N/A30 820 850 84 850%8N/A
36 9
12 4
30 10
Health Care (HC)1 acre150302580N/AN/A35370%N/A
Highway Corridor (HC)1 acre10025 1125100N/AN/A55 11N/A70%1140%
504,1212 4
Industrial I (I-I)N/A50502550 5N/AN/A554N/AN/A
Industrial II (I-II)N/A75502550N/AN/A554N/A50%
Route 114, Zone A (Rte 114-A)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45470%40%
Route 114, Zone B (Rte 114-B)2 acres20010050100N/AN/A45N/A70%40%
Village (V)2 acres100502550N/AN/A55470%50%
NOTES:
1. For shopping center.7. Except for structures in existence prior to 11-29-99. See Section 32.3.
2. For all uses other than shopping center.8. May be waived by Planning Board. See Section 32.3.
3. From Endicott Street.9. For structures within 250 feet of Maple Street/Route 62.
4. For Wireless Communication Links.10. For structured parking facilities.
5. From all residential uses except RIA District.11. Refer to Section 24.6.
6. From RIA District.12. From Route 1.
CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICTS
SECTION 12.6DENSITY & BULK STANDARDS
A. Base Residential DensityB. Bulk StandardsC. Density Bonus Requirements
SECTION 12 - CBZD BYLAW
DTC-C DTC-L/W MSTND HSMUDWorkers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/16 8/16 8/16 0/0Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/0 8/12 0/0 0/0Single-Family Attached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/16 12/16 12/16 12/16Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units) 0/12 12/16 12/12 0/0Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units) 0/24 16/24 20/36 20/36Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/16 8/12 12/16 12/16Mixed-Use Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family Units) 12/24 12/24 20/36 20/36P = Allowed By Right; SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
TABLE 12.3 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BY CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICT
BUILDING TYPESBY RIGHT/SPECIAL PERMIT UNITS PER ACRE
12.2 USE TABLE V4
TABLE 12.2 - BUILDING AND PROPERTY USES ALLOWED BY CBZD
BUILDING AND PROPERTY USESCHARACTER-BASED DISTRICTS
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDHSMUD
123
Residential (See Section 12.6 for Density Standards)
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)SPPPPP
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) P
Townhouse/Rowhouse (Attached Dwelling Unit)PPPPPP
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)SPPPP
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)PPPPPP
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) PPPPPP
Commercial Uses
Animal Hospital/Veterinary ClinicSPSP
Banks/Financial Services - No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Gas Backwards (Filling Station/Convenience Store (See 12.5)SPSPSP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (Less than 3 lodgers)PPSPSPSPP
Lodging/Boarding/Rooming/Tourist House (3 or more lodgers)SPSPSPSPSPP
Office (All Types) - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Office (All Types) - Over 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Medical Clinic – Over 5,500 GFAPSPPSPSPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Up to 5,000 GFAPPPPPP
Retail and Consumer Service - Over 5,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Convenience/Neighborhood Store – up to 2,500 GFA PSPPPPP
Take Out Restaurant - Up to 2,500 GFAPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 2,500 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub – Up to 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowPSPPPPP
Restaurant and Pub - Over 5,000 GFA; No Drive-Up WindowSPSPSPSPSPP
Personal Services - Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Personal Services - Over 2,500 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Day Care CenterSPSPPPPP
Microbrewery and Brewpub - Under 10,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Indoor RecreationPSPSPSPSPP
Instructional SchoolPSPSPSPP
Co-Work Office/Business IncubatorPPPPPP
Trades and Fabrication
Co-Creation, Fabrication, Maker Space, Business IncubatorPSPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 2,500 GFAPPPPPP
Repair Service – Up to 5,000 GFAPSPSPSPSPP
Trade Shop - Up to 5,000 GFAPSPPPPP
Public and Civic Uses
Club/Fraternal Organization - NonprofitPSPSPSPSPP
Community and Neighborhood CenterPPPPPP
Municipal Use - Only Publicly-Oriented UsePPPPPP
Assembly/Performing/Cultural Arts FacilitySPSPSPSPSPP
Conservation LandPPPPPP
Accessory Uses
Outdoor Dining TerracePSPPPPP
Farm Stand/Farmers MarketSPSPSPSPSPP
Greenhouse - Under 250 GFAPPPPPP
Greenhouse – Over 250 and Under 1,000 GFASPSPSPSPSPP
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorPPPPPP
Drive-Thru Facility – Not Including RestaurantsSPSPSP
Drive-Thru Facility – Including RestaurantsSP
Common/Shared DrivewaysPPPPPP
Outdoor StorageSP
Storage Container – TemporaryP
Storage Container – TemporarySP
Residential Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Land Oriented Accessory UsesPPPPPP
Garage – 3 or fewer spacesPPPPPP
Bed & Breakfast//Short Term Home RentalPPPPPP
P = Allowed By Right
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
12.3 RES DENSITY
TABLE 12.3 - RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BY CHARACTER-BASED ZONING DISTRICT
BUILDING TYPESBY RIGHT/SPECIAL PERMIT UNITS PER ACRE
DTC-CDTC-L/WMSTNDTAPDVPHSMUD
Workers Cottage (1 Dwelling Unit)0/168/168/1614 80/0
Single-Family Detached House (1 Dwelling Unit) 0/08/120/0 14 80/0
Single-Family Attached House (1 Dwelling Unit)12/1612/1612/16 14 812/16
Paired House (2 or 3 Dwelling Units)0/1212/1612/12 14 80/0
Multi-Family Building (4 or More Dwelling Units)0/2416/2420/36 14 820/36
Live-Work/Shop House (1 Dwelling Unit) 12/168/1212/16 14 812/16
Mixed-Use Buildings (Commercial/Multi-Family Units)12/2412/2420/36 14 820/36
P = Allowed By Right;
SP = Allowed By Special Permit from the Planning Board
EXISTING USE TABLE
TABLE 1: TABLE OF ALLOWABLE USES (approved by Town Meeting on February 3, 2014)
RESIDENTIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
1 & 2 Family
Dwelling - Single FamilyPPPPPPXXXXXXXXXXsee zoning bylawP
Dwelling - Two FamilyPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
Cluster DevelopmentSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Lodging/ boarding / rooming / Tourist House
no more than 2 rooms / 3 or fewer lodgersPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXP
more than 3 lodgersSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)
Multi-FamilySP (PB)XXSP (PB)SP (PB)X
Dwelling - Multi-Family upper floors)XXXXXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXXP/SP (PB) 1XXXP (UP TO 4 UNITS) - SP (PB)(5 OR MORE UNITS)
Dwelling - ConversionSP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)XXSP(ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home ParkXXXxXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Mobile Home XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Specialized Elderly Residence & Care
Senior Residence and Care FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Assisted Living FacilityXXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXX
Nursing Home (rest home)
Non-profitSP(ZBA)PXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
for-profitSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Congregate Living Facility
DependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
In-dependentXXXSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXX
Senior housing for low / moderate incomeXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Accessory UsesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPXP
Agriculture / FarmingXPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
garage - 3 or fewer vehiclesPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
garage - more than 3 vehiclesXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXX
Green House - under 250 sq. ft.PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Green House - over 250 sq. ft. but less than 1,000 sq. ftXPPXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Home Occupation - MinorPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Home Occupation - MajorSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP(ZBA)
Stable XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
COMMERCIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
see zoning bylaw
Adult Uses (See Section 30)XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXX
Athletic and Physical Training FacilitiesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPP P
Convenience StoreXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP(UP TO 2500 SF)
DRIVE-THRUS (not including restaurants)XXXXXXPPPPPXXSP (PB)XSP (PB)SP (PB)
Funeral HomeSP (PB)SP (PB)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Hotel / MotelXXXXXXXXPPXXXPXXX
Kennel XSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPXXXXPXSP (PB)X
Pet Day CareSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)
Motor Vehcile Sales (Car Dealerships)
outdoorXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXXX
IndoorXXXXXXXXPPPXXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Service / repair/ Filling Station XXXXXXPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)XXPXXX
Motor Vehicle Car WashXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXX
Neighborhood StoreSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)PPPXXXXXXXX
OfficeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, MedicalXXXXXXPPPPPXPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office, ProfessionalXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Office (all)- under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Offic (all) - over 30,000 sq. ft. XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Personal Retail Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Recreation / Entertainment / sports facility- Indoor XXXXXXXXSP (PB)XXXXXXSP (PB)X
Repair Service EstablishmentXXXXXXPPPPPPPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant XXXXXXPPPPPXXPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Restaurant - Drive-throughXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Fast FoodXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)SP (PB)
Restaurant - Take-OutXXXXXXPPPXXXXPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales
Retail Sales - under 15,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales (over 15,000 square feet)XXXXXXPPPPSP (PB)XPPXSP (PB)X
Retail sales - no outdoor sales/ displayXXXXXXPPPPPXPPXPP (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Retail Sales -with outdoor sales / displayXXXXXXPPXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XPPXSP (PB)P (UP TO 2500 SF SP (2500-5000 SF) PB
Screen CinemaXXXXXXXXP/SP (PB)XXXXXXXX
Warehouse/Self-storageXXXXXXXXXPPPXPPPX
Shopping CenterXXXXXXXXPXXXXPXXX
Wholesale TradeXXXXXXPPXXXXPPXPX
Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INDUSTRIAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Assembly/Processing Facility
indoorXXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPsee zoning bylawX
outdoorXXXXXXPPXXXXPPPPX
Assembly/Processing Facility - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPPPPPPPX
Assembley/Processing Facility - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXPPXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Light Manufacturing - under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPPPPPPPX
Light Manufacturing - over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXPSP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPX
Research & Development XXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXXPPPX
Trade ShopXXXXXXXXXXXSP(PBXSP(PB)XPX
Warehouse
under 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXxXXXXPPPPPX
over 30,000 sq. ft.XXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)PPPPX
Industrial Accessory Use XXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
INSTITUTIONAL USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Club / Fraternal Organization- Nonprofit SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)SP(ZBA) see zoning bylawSP(ZBA)
Day Care center - not exemptSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XPXXXXPXXXX
Educational Facility - Private - not exemptSP/ZBASP/ZBASP/ZBAXXSP/ZBAXXXXXXXXXXX
HospitalXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (PB)XX
Health Care Facility / Medical ClinicXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Municipal UsePPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Museum
Passenger Transportation TerminalSP(ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXSP UP TO 500 SF (PB)
Performing / Cultural / Arts Facility XXXXXXPPPXXXXPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
SchoolPPPPPXPPX
instructionalSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPPPPXPPXXSP UP TO 5000 SF (PB)
Institutional Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPSP UP TO 2500 SF (PB)
LAND ORIENTED USESRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Aninal Hospital / Veterinary ClinicX(SP(PB)SP(PB)XXXPPPPPPPPXPSP (PB)
Animal husbandrysee zoning bylaw
by-rightXPXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
special permitXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Cemetery (not exempt)XPPXXPXXXXXXXXXXX
Conservation - landPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Contractor's YardXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XSP(PB)X
Farm StandXSP (ZBA)PXXPPPXPPXPPXPSP(PB)
Fuel Storage XXXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
Garden / Landscape / Nursery SupplyXXXXXXXXXSP(PB)SP(PB)SP(PB)XSP(PB)XXX
MarinaXXXXXXXXXXXXXSP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Boat YardXXXXXXXXXXXXX SP (ZBA)XXSP(PB)
Parking Lot (accessory)
at gradeXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPP
structuredXXXXXXPPSP (PB)PXXPXXXSP(PB)
Private Landing Areas (airplanes)XXXXXXXXXXXXXXPXX
Recreation / Entertainment / Sports Facility - outdoorsXXSP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)XXXXXXXXXSP(PB)X
Salvage / Junk / wrecking yardXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Solid Waste FacilityXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Utilities - PublicSP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)SP (ZBA)XXSP (ZBA)PPXXXXXXXXX
Wireless Communications FacilityXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
roof MountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXSP(PB)X
ground mountedXXXXXXXXPPXXXXXXX
Land Oriented Accessory UsesXXXXXXPPPPPPPPPPX
SPECIAL SITUATIONSRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTSCOMMERCIAL DISTRICTSINDUSTRIALSPECIAL
R-IR-IIR-IIIR-IAR-IIAR-IIIAC-IC-IAC-IIIHCZRT114-ART114-BVI-II-IID-IHCHWWVD
Access / Egress across District BoundariesSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)see zoning bylawSP(PB)
Common / Shared DrivewaysSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)PPPPPPPPPPP
Exempt Uses per M.G.L. Chapter 40A. Section 3PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Outdoor StoragePPPPPPPPXSP(ZBA)SP(ZBA)PPPP
Storage Container
temporaryPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
long termPPPPPPSP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP (PB)SP(PB)X
Existing Res Dim Req.
DANVERS ZONING BYLAWS - APPENDIX II - SCHEDULE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
ZONING DISTRICTMINIMUM. LOT AREAMINIMUM AREA PER DWELLINGMINIMUM FRONTAGEFRONT SETBACKSIDE/REAR SETBACKSETBACK FROM ADJACENT STRUCTUREMAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGEMAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGEMINIMUM OPEN SPACE PER DWELLING UNIT
(square feet)(square feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(feet)(%)(%)(square feet)
Residential I (R-I)10,000 12,500 280208N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential I (R-I) (Multi-Family)30,0007,50012540304030N/AN/A1,000
Residential IA (R-IA)80,000 35,000100 340 330 34030N/AN/A1,000
Residential II (R-II)20,000 4N/A1253015N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential II (R-II) (Elderly Housing)20,00016 units/acre125505030 52 stories30%N/AN/A
Residential IIA (R-IIA)90,000 615,00012550 6306,73030N/AN/A5,000
Residential IIA (R-IIA) (Assisted Living Residence)5 acres2150 (maximum of 125 units)1507550 8N/A35N/A40%N/A
Residential III (R-III)30,000 9N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA)30,000 10N/A1503020N/A30N/AN/AN/A
Residential IIIA (R-IIIA) (Assisted Living Residence)7 acres4,000 (maximum of 100 units)1507550N/A30 11N/A40%N/A
All Districts, except R-IIIA (Congregate Housing)10 acres6,00080 1230504030N/A30%N/A
NOTES
1. Except an area of 15,000 square feet shall be required for a detached two-family dwelling.7. Refer to Section 13.3 for setbacks from residential and historic districts.
2. For conversions of existing dwellings only. A maximum of 4 units per dwelling is allowed.8. Except a setback of 100 feet shall be required from historic districts.
3. Refer to Section 11.3 for detached single family dwellings.9. Refer to Section 14.3 for conversion of existing dwelling