Haymarket
Zoning districts
6 districts, grouped by category.
Commercial
2Other
1General provisions
180 rules that bind every district rather than one — sign regulations, parking, floodplain and the rest of the code’s citywide chapters.
Accessory dwelling unit. A separate, independent dwelling unit located on the same property as the primary dwelling unit...
Junkyard. ... The keeping of more than five inoperable vehicles is considered a junkyard, which is not permitted in any residential zoning districts in the town and would be subject to additional zoning violations.
Deck. ... Residential decks over 36 inches above grade may project ten feet into the rear yard setback, and decks less than 36 inches above grade may project 15 feet into the rear yard setback.
Building line or setback line. ... Bay windows, porches, balconies, chimneys, eaves, basement walk ups, and similar architectural features may project two feet into any required setback or building restriction line. Setback and building restriction lines shall not apply to terraces, patios, and unroofed porches on ground level.
Dog day care center. ... The facility will limit the number of dogs to 85 that can be cared for overnight. The facility must have incorporated sound proofing technologies/building materials that provides an NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating of .80 or better.
Veterinary hospital/clinic. ... Boarding of domestic animals shall only be conducted indoors, for no more than 30 consecutive days, and shall only be incidental to such hospital/clinic use, unless also authorized and approved as a commercial kennel.
Family. ... A group of not more than four unrelated persons living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood, marriage, adoption, or guardianship
Family day home. A single-family dwelling in which more than five but fewer than 13 individuals are received for care, protection, and guidance during only part of a twenty-four-hour day.
Group home. A residential facility in which no more than eight mentally ill or developmentally disabled persons reside, with one or more resident counselors or other staff persons, and shall be considered a residential occupancy by a single family.
Kennel. Any place in which more than three dogs more than six months of age are kept, or any number of dogs are kept for which any fee is charged.
Garage, private. An accessory building designed or used for the storage of not more than three automobiles owned and used by the owners of the building to which it is accessory. On a lot occupied by a multiple-unit dwelling, the private garage may be designed and used for the storage of 1½ times as many automobiles as there are dwelling units.
Home occupation, class A. An occupation conducted primarily on-site involving persons residing on the premises. Such occupations may require the use of accessory structures or outside areas. No more than five clients or customers shall be allowed on the premises at any one time on a regular basis.
Home occupation, class B. An occupation conducted primarily on-site involving persons residing on the premises and not more than two full or part-time outside employees. Such occupations may require the use of accessory structures or outside areas. No more than ten clients or customers shall be allowed on the premises at any one time on a regular basis.
Bed and breakfast. A dwelling in which not more than 12 bedrooms are provided for overnight guests for compensation, on a daily or weekly basis, with or without breakfast.
Short term rental, residential (STRR). An owner occupied, residential dwelling unit that is used for paid, overnight accommodations for a minimum of two nights, but not to exceed 30 days.
Data center. Shall mean a use involving a building/premise in which the majority of the use is occupied by computers and/or telecommunications and related equipment, including supporting equipment, where information is processed, transferred and/or store; minimum 20 acres.
Utility service, minor. ... Also included in this use type are wireless communication antennas which are attached to an existing building or structure, including but not limited to utility poles, signs, broadcasting or communication facilities, and water towers, and which are not greater than 20 feet in length.
Family health care structure, temporary. ... (iii) has no more than 300 gross square feet; and (iv) complies with applicable provisions of the Industrialized Building Safety Law (§ 36-70 et seq.) and the Uniform Statewide Building Code (§ 36-97 et seq.).
Substantial damage. Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
Substantial improvement. Any repair, reconstruction, or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure either before the improvement or repair is started or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred.
Source documents
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