2021-11-08-STM#1-min-as Amended June 2022

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November 8,2021 Special Town Meeting#1(2021-1),cont. other circumstances render frontage on a street unnecessary for such adequate access,no frontage is required. 3. Yard.Yards required by §4.0 shall apply to the perimeter of an OSRD.No yards are required within an OSRD.Buildings may share a common wall. 4. Height.The height limit of§4.3.5 shall apply along the perimeter of an OSRD but shall not apply within an OSRD.The other height limits of§4.0 shall apply. 5. Multiple Dwellings.There is no limit on the number of dwellings in an OSRD or on a lot. The requirements of§4.1.4(One Dwelling per Lot)do not apply. 6. Amenity space.At least 180 square feet of unroofed amenity space shall be available for the exclusive use of the residents of each dwelling unit. 7. Floor Area.The requirements of§4.4(Residential Gross Floor Area)shall not apply in an OSRD except as provided below. a. The total gross floor area of all buildings,excluding inclusionary dwelling units provided under§ 6.12.6,shall not exceed the total gross floor area permitted under §4.4 for all lots shown on the proof plan. b. The gross floor area of each building shall not exceed the gross floor area permitted under§4.4 for the smallest lot shown on the proof plan. c. The gross floor area of any dwelling unit shall not exceed 5,250 square feet. d. The average gross floor area of all dwelling units shall not exceed 2,625 square feet. e. Buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Historical Commission's Cultural Resources Inventory for which an historic preservation restriction in a form acceptable to the Town is in effect and the dwelling units within them shall not be included in the calculation of gross floor area under this § 6.12.3.7. f. In multi-family housing the SPCA may issue a special permit to exceed these limits in accordance with§4.4.3. g. The site plan for the OSRD shall specify maximum gross floor areas for the whole OSRD,each dwelling,and each dwelling unit.Any deed for all or a portion of the OSRD shall restrict the gross floor area of that portion in accordance with the site plan. 6.12.4 Parking. 1. Visitor parking. Where on street parking is not available,a minimum of 1 additional parking space per every 4 dwelling units shall be provided for visitor parking. 6.12.5 Open Land. 1. Required open land. a. At least 35%of the developable site area within an OSRD shall be set aside as open land,as described in MGL c.40A,§ IA. b. In addition to open land set aside under the previous provision,at least 15%of the developable site area within an OSRD shall be set aside as either additional open land,land for active or passive recreation,or stormwater retention areas. c. The open land required shall be decreased by the gross floor area of any buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the Historical Commission's Cultural Resources Inventory for which an historic preservation restriction in a form acceptable to the Town is in effect. 2. Regulation.The Planning Board shall adopt regulations concerning the condition, location,ownership,and preservation of open land consistent with§6.12.1 and MGL c.40A,§ IA. 3. Certificate of occupancy.No certificate of occupancy shall be issued until any conveyance of open land or restrictions is completed. 6.12.6 Inclusionary Housing. 1. Required inclusionary dwelling units. a. An OSRD shall incorporate inclusionary dwelling units with a total gross floor area of at least 25%of the total gross floor area of all dwelling units other than inclusionary dwelling units. b. The design and construction of inclusionary dwelling units shall be comparable to and indistinguishable from other dwelling units in exterior building materials and finishes,windows,and other improvements.