HARDWICK, MASSACHUSETTS ZONING BYLAW ADOPTED MAY 17, 2012 AMENDED JUNE 16, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Authority. ............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................................ 1 1.3 Basic Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.4 Definitions ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.5 Non-Conforming Properties and Uses ................................................................................................. 7 1.5.1 Continuation and Change ............................................................................................................. 7 1.5.2 Non-Conforming Uses and Structures .......................................................................................... 8 2.0 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS ..................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Classes of Districts .............................................................................................................................. 9 2.2 Intent of Districts ................................................................................................................................. 9 2.3 Land Intensity Regulations .................................................................................................................. 9 2.3.1 Basic Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 9 2.3.2 Schedule of Land Intensity Regulations for Buildings, Structures and Uses ............................. 10 2.4 Incorporation of Zoning Map ............................................................................................................ 10 2.5 District Boundaries ............................................................................................................................ 10 2.6 Lots in Two Districts ......................................................................................................................... 11 2.7 Development Regulations Applicable to Multifamily Dwellings ..................................................... 11 3.0 USE REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Basic Requirements ........................................................................................................................... 13 3.2 Schedule of Use Regulations ............................................................................................................. 13 4.0 SPECIAL PERMIT PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 19 4.1 Special Permits .................................................................................................................................. 19 4.2 Notice Requirements, Parties in Interest, Recording ......................................................................... 20 5.0 SITE PLAN APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................... 21 6.0 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................... 24 6.1 Open Space Subdivision .................................................................................................................... 24 6.2 Senior Residential Development ....................................................................................................... 30 6.3 Residential Compound ...................................................................................................................... 34 6.4 Adult Entertainment Establishments ................................................................................................. 36 6.5 Common Driveways .......................................................................................................................... 38 6.6 Bed and Breakfast Inns ...................................................................................................................... 40 6.7 Accessory Apartments ....................................................................................................................... 40 6.8 Home Occupation .............................................................................................................................. 41 6.9 Self Contained Motor Homes, Trailers, Trailer Parks, and Campgrounds .................................................. 42 6.10 Earth Removal ................................................................................................................................. 43 6.11 Wireless Communication Facilities ................................................................................................. 47 6.12 Outdoor Lighting ............................................................................................................................. 53 6.13 Mill Conversion Overlay District .................................................................................................... 55 6.14 Parking and Loading ........................................................................................................................ 59 7.0 FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT ................................................................................................................... 64 7.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 64 Hardwick Zoning Bylaw i 7.2 Flood Plain District ............................................................................................................................ 64 7.3 Base Flood Elevation and Floodway Data. ........................................................................................ 64 7.4 Notification of Watercourse Alteration ............................................................................................. 64 7.5 Use Regulations ................................................................................................................................. 65 7.6 Permitted Uses ................................................................................................................................... 65 8.0 SIGNS .................................................................................................................................................... 67 8.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 67 8.2 General Regulations .......................................................................................................................... 67 8.3 Uses Allowed as a Matter of Right .................................................................................................... 67 8.4 Sign Locations ................................................................................................................................... 67 9.0 SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES ........................................................................................................... 68 9.1 Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 68 9.2 Applicability ...................................................................................................................................... 68 9.3 General Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 68 9.4 Monitoring and Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 69 9.5 Discontinuance, Decommissioning, Abandonment and Removal. .................................................... 70 10.0 MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ................................................................................................. 71 10.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 71 10.2 Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 71 10.3 Definitions ...................................................................................................................................... 71 10.4 Place ................................................................................................................................................ 73 10.5 Time and Manner ............................................................................................................................ 74 10.6 Special Permit Requirements 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