Town of Stratford - Land Uses

Accessory dwelling units

A separate dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a principal dwelling unit of greater square footage, has cooking facilities and one bedroom, and complies with or is otherwise exempt from any applicable building code, fire code, and health and safety regulations.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space.
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Development Requirements:
Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to provide and preserve accessory and affordable housing for the Town, while preserving the appearance and character of the Town's neighborhoods, by permitting the creation of a separate, self-contained living unit, incidental and subordinate to, a single-family residence. The creation of such accessory residential apartments will promote the general welfare of the Town, by allowing the residents to continue to live in our Town, either in their present homes or in the accessory residential apartments permitted hereunder.

Applicability. A single-family residence may be converted into a single-family dwelling with a single accessory residential apartment, subject to the conditions and requirements of this Section.

See § A220-4.4.2C for other associated definitions.

General requirements.

1) No single-family primary dwelling may contain more than one accessory apartment.

2) The property must meet the minimum lot area required for the district in which it is located.

3) The principal owner of the residence must reside in either the primary dwelling or the accessory residential apartment throughout the duration of the permit. If owned by an LLC, INC or deemed to be similar entity, a principal of such entity shall reside in in either the primary dwelling or the accessory residential apartment throughout the duration of the permit.

4) The accessory residential apartment shall contain no more than 1,000 square feet.

5) If attached to the principal dwelling, all means of ingress and egress must be limited to existing doorways or from the side or rear of the structure.

6) The number of off-street parking spaces for the accessory residential apartment shall not be less than one in addition to the required parking for the primary structure and shall not be located in the required front yard.

7) The accessory residential apartment shall comply with all applicable housing, building, fire and health code requirements.

8) The accessory residential apartment shall contain a maximum of one bedroom. Libraries, dens, studies, studios, and other similar spaces shall be deemed to be bedrooms.

9) No dwelling containing an accessory residential apartment shall be permitted to have short- or long-term rooms for rent (Section 4.4.9) or a bed-and-breakfast establishment (Section 4.4.8).

10) Home occupations (Section 4.4.11) are permitted when they are operated by the primary occupant only.

11) On any single-family zoned lot, one free-standing detached accessory structure may be constructed or converted into an accessory apartment under the following conditions:

a) The existing lot shall meet the minimum lot area of the applicable Zone.
b) The proposed structure must conform to required setbacks and other development standards, such as but not limited to, building coverage.
c) The maximum size of an accessory apartment shall be no greater than 1,000 square feet, exclusive of utilities, whichever is less.
d) The principal structure shall not contain an accessory apartment.
e) An administrative application is approved by the Zoning Commission.

12) No attached or detached ADU may be sold separately from the principal structure or independent of the property.

13) Any new detached ADU shall be setback a minimum of five feet from both side and rear property lines and a minimum of 65 feet from any front property line. No detached ADU shall exceed 12 feet in building height to the midpoint of the roof.

14) Any proposed ADU within a flood zone shall require a Coastal Site Plan Review Approval from the Zoning Commission.

Affordability requirements. An owner of a property in which an accessory apartment may be permitted, may request approval from the Zoning Commission for such accessory apartment to be an affordable unit. Said application, in addition to meeting the conditions of Subsection D, shall contain the following conditions and requirements of approval:

1) The owner of such unit must provide verification that the affordable accessory residential apartment shall meet the definition of affordable housing contained in Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes and agree to place a deed restriction on the property in a form approved by the Town Attorney's office and further agree to record said deed restriction on the Land Records of the Town of Stratford.

2) Any individual seeking approval of an affordable accessory residential apartment must demonstrate that the unit will fully comply with all setback and coverage requirements of these Zoning Regulations.

3) The owner of an approved affordable accessory residential apartment shall additionally verify tenant income and rent information when preparing the affidavit.

See 4.4.2: Accessory dwelling units. for more information.

Accessory uses

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Accessory uses that are customarily incidental to a permitted use within the underlying district may be permitted on the same lot as another permitted principal use. Where the principal use is subject to the approval of the Commission, such approval shall also be required for any accessory use. In cases of uncertainty, the Zoning Commission shall determine if the accessory use is considered customarily incidental.

Adult-oriented and tattoo/body piercing establishments

Adult-oriented establishments shall include adult entertainment, adult media outlets, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult news racks, adult retail establishments, and massage parlors.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for all adult-oriented establishments and body-piercing and/or tattoo establishments in the Town of Stratford.

B. Special permit required. All adult-oriented establishment and tattoo/body piercing establishments are subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permits) of these Regulations.

C. General requirements.

1) All adult-oriented, body-piercing, and/or tattoo establishments shall be located a minimum of 2,000 feet from a residential district, church, park, playground, library, day-care establishment, school for the instruction of children under 16 years of age or any place frequented by minors. All distances shall be measured in a straight line from property line to property line containing the above uses representing the shortest distance between the two lots.

2) Adult-oriented, body-piercing and/or tattoo establishments shall not exceed a total floor area of 5,000 square feet.

Alcoholic beverages (sale of)

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards related to the location of places for the sale or production of ale, beer, wine, liquor, or other alcoholic beverages in the Town of Stratford.

Applicability. No building or lot shall hereafter be approved for the sale as packaged merchandise, for consumption on the premises or otherwise, of alcoholic liquor, wine, beer, or ale, except such building or lot be located within a zoning district of the Town in accordance with the following class of permit: see table for detailed information.

In addition to the described permits in the table, the following establishments may also be permitted the sale of alcoholic beverages:

1) A full restaurant liquor permit may be located on railroad property in which a restaurant, on property leased from the Town of Stratford, is now located.

2) Shopping centers containing five or more stores where the land, buildings and required parking are under one management or ownership may be permitted, upon petition of said owner or manager, and upon approval by the Zoning Commission, to have one package store or druggist permit if such shopping center contains over 80,000 square feet of lot area and provided that any shopping center shall not have more than one package store permit.

General requirements.

1) No building or lot devoted to a business or use operating under one class of permit shall be changed to any other business or use under another class of permit unless approval of the Zoning Commission is first obtained.

2) Any application for the enlargement, extension, or alteration to any class of permit as defined by the table, shall require a special permit, subject to the provisions of Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations.

3) If the holder of any permit issued by the liquor control commission changes the location of the permit, the new location must first be approved as provided in § A220-4.4.5C of these Regulations. If the liquor control commission grants such permit for a new location, the old location shall not again be used for the sale of alcoholic liquor, wine, ale, or beer unless it is located in a district where such sale is permitted and complies in all respects with all other provisions of these Regulations. Such certification shall be made as provided in § A220-4.4.5C.

See 4.4.5: Alcoholic beverages (sale and production) for more information.

Animal hospital and veterinary services

A facility for the care, grooming, diagnosis, and medical treatment of animals and those in need of surgical procedures and may include overnight accommodation on premises for treatment, observation and/or recuperation. For the purposes of these Regulations, an animal hospital shall be synonymous with a veterinary clinic.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Aquaculture facilities

Arcades

A building or part of a building containing four or more video, pinball, or similar player-operated amusement devices, in any combination, for commercial use. Shall not be construed so as to include bingo games nor shall it be construed so as to include gambling devices or any other devices prohibited by law.

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Assembling facilities

A facility dedicated to the assembling of articles from previously prepared materials. Such material may include natural and synthetic products and appliances.

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Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces er employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Assisted living facility

A residential facility which provides assisted living services by a Connecticut-licensed assisted living services agency in a managed residential community, as defined, under regulations of the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, including the provision of supportive services to assist those in need of assistance in the activities of daily living.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards related to assisted living facilities within the Town of Stratford.

B. Special permit required. Assisted living facilities are subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a Special Permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations.

C. Dimensional standards. The following dimensional standards shall apply to all assisted living facilities within the Town of Stratford. See table for detailed information.

D. General requirements. Assisted living facilities are subject to the following requirements:

1) Assisted living units shall be limited to occupancy by no more than two persons who are 62 years of age or older.

2) Each facility shall have community space located therein of not less than 75 square feet for each dwelling unit, which shall consist of dining rooms, kitchen facilities, medical, dental or clinical care rooms, meeting or activity rooms, recreation rooms, and similar uses in support of those living in the facility. All clinical facilities are for the sole use of the residents of the assisted living residential facility.

3) All buildings containing assisted living residential units shall be located outside of either the 100-year flood zone or floodway as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

4) No more than one principal building shall be erected on any site. Said building shall be residential in appearance and sensitive to surrounding properties. No wing of the building shall exceed a length of 300 feet, no wall of such building shall exceed 100 feet in length in an unbroken plane without offset of at least three feet. The final architectural plans and design are subject to approval of the Zoning Commission under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of the Zoning Regulations.

5) No more than two accessory buildings, such as maintenance storage sheds, or the like, are permitted when clearly incidental to the principal building and when they do not distract from neighboring property. No accessory building shall exceed 25 feet in height or 500 square feet in building area or be located within any minimum setback areas.

6) Parking for assisted living residential facilities shall be as provided in Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading) of the Zoning Regulations and at the rate of one space for every two dwelling units at the facility plus one space for each employee at peak shift but in no event less than 25 employee parking spaces.

7) Public sanitary sewer and public water shall be supplied.

8) All utilities shall be underground.

9) All outside utilities and mechanicals shall be fenced and screened from view by suitable shrubbery and/or construction of a closed picket or screen-type fence. All dumpsters are to be located on a concrete pad and enclosed with a privacy fence.

10) Exterior illumination shall be provided where necessary for safe lighting of buildings, walkways, parking areas and driveways. All such lighting shall be subject to the approval of the Commission and be so located and of such design as to prevent direct light rays from extending beyond any point of the boundaries of the property.

11) Included within the open space requirement set forth in subsection C above, the Commission shall require the development of outside recreation areas suitable to serve the occupants of the assisted living facility. Such recreation area shall contain at least 150 square feet of lot area for each unit proposed with a minimum of 6,000 square feet landscaped providing benches, paved walkways, site lighting and beneficial views, shielded from heavy traffic.

Automobile, boat, or aircraft manufacturing facility

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Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.
Such facility must be not less than 100 feet from a street and 200 feet from a Residential District boundary.

Automotive dealerships

A facility or lot used for merchandising, storage, buying, selling or exchanging motor vehicles, and repair, maintenance, cleaning, washing, and waxing of motor vehicles.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Automotive dealerships are subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) and the following standards:

1) Servicing shall be conducted within a building. No repair work, except of an emergency nature, will be performed out-of-doors. No servicing or storage of any vehicle shall take place on any adjacent public street or sidewalk.

2) An adequate area for parking and servicing shall be provided on private property.

3) Outside storage of inventory of unregistered motor vehicles for sale or exchange by the automotive dealership shall be provided in manner and to the extent determined by the Commission to be adequate for an automotive dealership notwithstanding the applicable provisions of Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading).

a) The inventory area for unregistered motor vehicles shall be effectively screened in accordance with Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading).

b) Outside storage and display of vehicles shall be restricted to areas no closer than four feet from a street line or adjacent lot line.

Automotive service and repair

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet or 3 per bay/lift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Automotive service and repair establishments are subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) and the following standards:

1) All repairs shall be confined to the interior of the building.

2) A maximum of two unregistered vehicles are permitted provided they are screened from view, other than by a cover, from all sides of the property.

3) The property shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

4) There shall be no junk cars or trucks kept on the property.

5) Unoccupied motor vehicles, vehicles waiting for repair or service, employee vehicles and flatbeds, wreckers, or any similar type tow truck shall not be parked or stored on the street or within the street right-of-way.

6) No merchandise shall be displayed or sold outside other than vehicles for sale.

7) Full compliance with the sign regulations of the Town, which includes a strict prohibition on all banners, streamers, feather signs, portable and temporary signs and regulations on permanent signs.

8) The approval from the Zoning Commission with conditions shall be posted in a visible location in the office or garage area. Further, this local approval will be revoked by the Commission, if it is found upon any inspection of the property, which will be performed periodically, that the permittee has not fully complied with all listed conditions.

9) All car washing (including steam cleaning, rinsing and engine cleaning) must be done in a dedicated area which drains to an oil/water separator of no less than 1,000 gallons in capacity, is connected to the sanitary sewer system and is not capable of receiving storm water runoff. The Stratford Water Pollution Control Plant must approve this system for a sanitary sewer connection.

Bakery

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Banks

A financial institution engaged in the business of accepting deposits and using such funds either in whole or in part to make extensions of credit or investments for the account of the bank. A bank may include an ATM machine as an accessory use.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Banks, with drive through

A financial institution engaged in the business of accepting deposits and using such funds either in whole or in part to make extensions of credit or investments for the account of the bank. A bank may include an ATM machine as an accessory use.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Bed and breakfasts

A single-family, owner-occupied dwelling that contains no more than three guest rooms where lodging is provided for compensation, for a maximum of six guests.

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for bed and breakfast establishments in the Town of Stratford.

B. Special permit required. Bed and breakfast establishments are subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations.

C. General requirements.

1) A bed and breakfast establishment shall be accessory to a single-family, owner-occupied residence.

2) The bed and breakfast establishment must be licensed by the Health Department annually.

3) The structure to be used as a bed and breakfast establishment must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places either as an individual building or as a contributing building in a district. No residential structure shall be removed, expanded or have its exterior altered to allow for a bed and breakfast use or to create parking for a bed and breakfast use.

4) No more than 25% of the finished floor area of the structure may be used as the bed and breakfast establishment.

5) No more than three guest rooms may be rented to no more than six guests. The maximum stay for guests shall be seven days. Each operator shall keep a register of guests, listing names, addresses and dates of stay, which shall be available for inspection by Town officials at any time.

6) Off-street parking shall be provided, as required under Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading) and at the rate of 2.0 spaces for the dwelling plus 1.0 space for each guest room. No parking spaces shall be provided in the front yard and proper provision shall be made for a turn-around on site.

7) On-site illumination shall be kept to a safe minimum; adequate sound and light buffering must be provided between the subject structure/parking areas and contiguous residential structures.

8) Signage shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.11 (Signs) of these Regulations.

Beekeeping

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
1) All beekeeping operations shall be registered annually with the office of the State Entomologist and are subject to inspection at reasonable times.

2) Beekeeping on lots of a minimum of 11,000 square feet shall be limited to no more than two colonies.

3) Beekeeping on lots greater than 11,000 square feet and less than one acre shall be limited to no more than six colonies.

4) Beehives shall be a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines or conform to the setback requirements of the underlying zone, whichever is greater and shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any dwelling on abutting properties.

5) Limitations for beekeeping shall not be imposed of lots in which:

a) The adjoining property is undeveloped land; and
b) If the hive(s) are situated more than 200 feet from a property line.

Billiards and pool halls

Blacksmith

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Boarding (1-2 unrelated individuals)

The renting or letting or rooms to unrelated individual(s) within a single-family structure.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per guest room/suite
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Boarding (1-2 unrelated individuals). The boarding of rooms within a single-family structure is permitted, provided that boarding is permitted within the underlying district in which the structure is located, and that no more than two persons, in addition to the family of the occupant of the residence dwelling unit, are permitted to rent a room in any such structure.

Nonconforming boarding houses. All dwelling units legally occupied by more than five but not more than eight roomers at the time of adoption of these Regulations may be continued as nonconforming uses at the same locations.

Boarding house (3-5 unrelated individuals)

The renting or letting or rooms to unrelated individual(s) within a single-family structure.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per guest room/suite
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading..

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Boarding houses (3-5 unrelated occupants). The Zoning Commission may, with the approval of the health officer, grant a special permit, in accordance with 7.3.4: Special permit. of these Regulations, for a boarding house, provided that a boarding house is permitted within the underlying district in which the structure is located and that the boarding house houses no more than 3-5 unrelated individuals.

See § A220-4.4.9D for more information.

Boat broker or sales

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Boat rental facilities

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Boat storage (including vertical storage)

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Brewery

Vehicle Parking:
Brew pubs/tasting rooms: 1 required parking space per 150 square feet of floor area
Other: 1.25 per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Building materials

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Business offices

A building or part of a building where one or more persons are employed in administering, directing, managing, or conducting the affairs of a private enterprise.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
CNC District:
Provided that the total office space in the center does not exceed 75% of the total rentable square footage in the center.

Cannabis dispensaries/retail

DISPENSARY FACILITY
A place of business where cannabis may be dispensed, sold or distributed in accordance with C.G.S. § 21a-420 and any regulations adopted thereunder, to qualifying patients and caregivers, and to which a dispensary facility license has been issued under C.G.S. § 21a-420f and any regulations adopted thereunder.

HYBRID RETAILER
A person that is licensed to purchase cannabis and sell cannabis and medical marijuana products.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Purpose. The use of cannabis for medicinal and adult-use purposes has been authorized by the Connecticut General Statutes and is regulated by the State Department of Consumer Protection. The purpose of this regulation is to:

1) Accommodate the production and dispensing of cannabis, with appropriate limitations to acceptable locations, conditions, and standards applicable within the Town of Stratford and

2) Regulate the location and operation of cannabis dispensary facilities and production facilities, for either medicinal or adult use, in such a manner as to minimize any adverse impacts of such facilities, and to protect and preserve Stratford's public safety and health, residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, property values and quality of life.

Applicability. Dispensary facilities, retailers, and hybrid retailers shall be permitted only in the LBB, CA, CF, CNC, MA and MB districts, subject to special permit approval in accordance with Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations, and the requirements of this section. In the CF district, the standards of § A220-4.4.17C.2) shall also apply. These cannabis related uses shall be referred to as "cannabis dispensaries/retail" in the consolidated use table found in Section 4.2.

Producers, micro-cultivators, food and beverage manufacturers, product manufacturers, delivery services, and transporters facilities shall be permitted only in the MA and MB districts, subject to special case approval in accordance with Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations, and the requirements of this section. These cannabis related uses shall be referred to as "Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities" in the consolidated use table found in Section 4.2.

For associated definitions, see § A220-4.4.10C.

General requirements.

i. Separation requirements. Cannabis-related uses/facilities described in this section shall be subject to the following separation requirements:

1) No cannabis establishment shall be permitted on a site that is less than 1,500 feet from any other site containing a cannabis establishment measured by taking the nearest straight line between the respective lot boundaries of each site.

2) No cannabis establishment shall be permitted within the same building structure or portion thereof that is used for residential purposes.

3) No more than two producer or micro-cultivator shall be allowed in Stratford.

4) No more than two dispensary facility, retailer or hybrid retailer shall be allowed in Stratford.

5) All other cannabis establishments defined in § A220-4.4.10C of these regulations are exempt from population limitations of subparagraphs 3) and 4) hereof.

ii. Security requirements.

1) All cannabis establishments shall have an adequate security system to prevent and detect diversion, theft or loss of marijuana, utilizing commercial grade equipment meeting at least the minimum requirements of Section 21a-408-62 of the State of Connecticut General Regulations.

2) A cannabis establishment shall be located in a permanent building and shall not be located in a trailer, cargo container, mobile or modular unit, mobile home, recreational vehicle or other motor vehicle. "Building" shall mean: A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature.

3) The permitted hours of operation of a cannabis establishment shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4) A cannabis establishment shall not have a drive-through service.

5) A cannabis establishment shall not have outdoor seating areas.

iii. Additional requirements.

1) Exterior and interior outward facing signage shall be restricted to a single sign no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches sign content shall be consistent with the restrictions and requirements of C.G.S. Chapter 420h, § 21a-421bb. Sandwich boards, A-frames, twirlers, flag or other similar forms of signage are prohibited at such establishments.

2) Required off-street parking shall be in compliance with Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading) of these Regulations.

Cannabis production and processing facility

PRODUCER
A person that is licensed as a producer pursuant to Section 21a-408i of the Connecticut General Statutes and any regulations adopted thereunder.

PRODUCT MANUFACTURER
A person that is licensed to obtain cannabis, extract and manufacture products exclusive to such license type.

PRODUCT PACKAGER
A person that is licensed to package and label cannabis.

Car wash

Chemical storage

Commercial customary accessory uses, incidental to primary use

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Commercial fishery facilities

Commercial kennel

A place maintained for boarding or grooming dogs or cats, and includes, but is not limited to, any veterinary hospital which boards or grooms dogs or cats for nonmedical purposes.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Applicability. The standards described in this section shall apply to all agricultural-related uses, including but not limited to farming, forestry, truck or nursery gardening, and commercial kennels. This section shall not permit the commercial raising of furbearing animals other than rabbits nor the keeping for commercial purposes of swine.

Livestock, poultry, and animal keeping.

1) No building in a residence district shall be used for the housing of livestock or poultry, or as a commercial kennel, unless specifically approved as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 of these Regulations and subject to any such conditions and regulations as the Zoning Commission may impose.

2) No livestock or poultry, except household pets, shall be kept on any lot of less than three acres. All livestock operations shall follow generally accepted agricultural practices within the State of Connecticut. In any case in which the generally accepted agricultural practices being employed are in question, the CT Commissioner of Agriculture may be consulted for determination of best practices.

3) Notwithstanding the above restrictions, chickens or pigeons may be kept on any lot that is at least 5,000 square feet in area, at the rate of not more than 12 birds for each 5,000 square feet of lot area, provided they shall be confined in a building.

4) The portion of a building used for the housing and shelter of livestock shall be at least 100 feet from any property line. A setback of lesser width may be approved if it can be demonstrated to adequately protect both the residential and the agricultural and livestock use.

5) No manure or dust-producing fertilizer shall be stored in the open.

Commercial printing establishments

PRINTING ESTABLISHMENTS
A facility involved in the printing of various materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, brochures, packaging, promotional materials, and other printed products. May also include photographic, blueprinting, Photostatting, and engraving and typesetting establishments. Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Community Center

A public facility where people from the community can meet for social, educational, or recreational activities.

Community Customary accessory uses, incidental to primary use

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Community residence (

A facility which houses the staff of such facility and eight or fewer adults impacted by mental health disorders that is licensed by the Commissioner of Public Health and which provides supervised, structured group living activities and psychosocial rehabilitation and other support services to adults impacted by mental health disorders who are discharged from a state-operated or licensed facility or referred by a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry or a licensed psychologist, as defined by C.G.S. Chapter 368v, Section 19a-507a. Facilities that exceed the occupancy described above are subject to the statutory distance and capacity limitation described in Section 19a-507b.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Community residence (> 8)

A facility which houses the staff of such facility and eight or fewer adults impacted by mental health disorders that is licensed by the Commissioner of Public Health and which provides supervised, structured group living activities and psychosocial rehabilitation and other support services to adults impacted by mental health disorders who are discharged from a state-operated or licensed facility or referred by a licensed physician specializing in psychiatry or a licensed psychologist, as defined by C.G.S. Chapter 368v, Section 19a-507a. Facilities that exceed the occupancy described above are subject to the statutory distance and capacity limitation described in Section 19a-507b.

Contractor rental yard

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of lot area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Contractor storage yard

An establishment used for the outdoor repair, maintenance, or storage of a contractor's vehicles, equipment, or material.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of lot area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Contractors office

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Dairy and bottling processing facility

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Dance halls

Day care, center

A facility that provides a program of supplementary care to more than 12 related or unrelated children outside their own homes on a regular basis, as defined by Section 19a-77 of the General Statutes. Also referred to as childcare center.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC CF CNC LB LBB MA

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per employee, plus 1 per 10 kids
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Day care, family home

A program of supplementary care within a private family home, as defined in Section 19a-77 of the General Statutes. Also referred to as a family childcare home.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC LB LBB MA MB RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Day care facilities.
Family daycare homes and group daycare homes, as regulated and licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Human Resources, are permitted in all residential districts, provided it is located within a residence and in compliance with state standards for day care facilities.

Day care, group home

A program of supplementary care for not less than seven nor more than 12 related or unrelated children on a regular basis, or one that meets the definition of a family day care home as provided in Section 19a-77 of the General Statutes except that it operates in a facility other than a private family home. Also referred to as a group childcare home.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See § A220-4.4.11D for information.

Day spa

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Detached buildings and accessory structures

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A detached accessory building not used for human habitation or for the housing of animals shall comply with the following standards:

1) No accessory building shall be used for residence purposes except upon the approval of the commission.

2) Such structures may not be more than 12 feet in height to the midpoint of the roof and not less than three feet from any side or rear lot line;

3) In all zones except RS-3 and RS-4, such structures may be located within the required rear yard provided that they occupy (in the aggregate) no more than 20% of the area of the required rear yard, but not less than 75 feet from any street line.

4) In the RS-3 and RS-4 district, such structures shall not be less than 65 feet from any street line for interior lots.

5) On a corner lot, an accessory structure may be faced to either street, provided that the front yard requirement for the district is observed for both streets and the minimum side yard requirement is not less than three feet from either side lot line.

6) A garage not more than 12 feet high and attached to a dwelling may extend into a required side yard not more than 1/2 the width of such required side yard, provided the other side yard, meets the maximum requirements for the district in which it is located.

Distillery

Vehicle Parking:
Brew pubs/tasting rooms: 1 required parking space per 150 square feet of floor area
Other: 1.25 per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Distribution facilities

DISTRIBUTION ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment where shipments of goods are processed for delivery to customers. Such an establishment does not include direct retail sales to customers.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Dog daycare

A facility providing care for dogs on a daily basis without overnight accommodation. The facility may include indoor and outdoor areas for the dogs where they will be under supervision.

Dry cleaning (drop off service)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Dry cleaning facility/services (8 or fewer employees)

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CNC MB

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MB District:
Such facility may employ more than eight people within the MB District.

Dumpsters

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
1) No dumpster usually used on a construction site may be kept on the property of a single, two, or three family residence unless a construction or improvement project is to commence within 10 days, or it has been within 10 days of completion of the project but in no event shall exceed 30 days and shall be located entirely on private property.

2) Dumpsters shall be enclosed on all commercial properties and in compliance with Health Department requirements.

Earth excavation

EXCAVATION
The process of removing earth, soil, rock, or other materials from a designated area typically to create a cavity or open space in the ground.

Farming

Cultivation of the soil, dairying, raising or harvesting of any agricultural or horticultural commodity, including the raising, and keeping of livestock. Includes farm buildings, and accessory buildings thereto, orchards, ranges, greenhouses, hoophouses and other temporary structures or other structures used primarily for the raising and, as an incident to ordinary farming operations, the sale of agricultural or horticultural commodities.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC LB LBB MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See 4.4.4: Agricultural activities for detailed information.

Fences

An enclosure or barrier, such as wooden posts, wire, iron, etc., used as a boundary, means of protection, privacy screening or confinement, but not including retaining walls, hedges, shrubs, trees, or other natural growth. Any fence constructed to be over eight feet in height shall be considered a building/structure.

Development Requirements:

1) For the first 25 feet from the street line on any street, a fence shall not exceed four feet in height.

2) The yard requirements of these Regulations shall not be deemed to prohibit any retaining wall, fence, or wall provided that no fence or wall shall exceed six feet in height above the finished grade for rear and side yards.

3) All fences shall be erected with the finished side, (i.e., the side opposite from the horizontal supports to which it is applied) facing the adjacent property or the street. Barbed wire, razor wire or other similar types of fencing are specifically prohibited in all districts unless erected in conjunction with a bona fide farm or unless permission is specifically granted by the Zoning Commission.

4) Prior to the installation of a fence, a zoning permit must be obtained with a fee for such permit in an amount prescribed by the Zoning Commission to ensure compliance with all fence regulations.

5) All rear and side lot lines adjacent to an RS or RM District shall be fenced to a height of six feet above finished grade, except for the first 25 feet from the front property line the height shall not exceed four feet. The fence shall be a solid wood or vinyl fence providing 100% privacy, shall comply with the standards of Section 6.1 (Accessory Buildings and Structures) and shall be properly maintained at all times. This fence requirement shall be modified by the Commission if it is determined that the fence will negatively impact or obscure existing views of coastal waters or inland wetlands or tidal wetlands in conflict with the Coastal Management Act (C.G.S. § 22a-90 et seq.).

6) In MA, MB, MC, and the Airport Development Districts, fences or walls in the first 25 feet from the street line shall not exceed six feet in height. In these zones, no fence or wall alongside and rear property lines shall be taller than eight feet in height. No fences or walls shall create a traffic or safety hazard.

7) On a property where there is significant slope or topographic change, no fence, wall, or combination thereof shall exceed eight feet in total height from the abutting property's side of the fence.

Financial institutions

An entity that deals primarily in business related to financial or/and monetary transactions, namely loans, deposits, investments, currency exchange, or any other transaction of similar nature. A bank shall be considered a type of financial institution.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC MA MB OPD

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Food and beverage drive through only

Fuel cell

A device that uses the chemical energy of hydrogen or other sources to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity.

Funeral and mortuary services

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 100 square feet of floor area open to the public
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Furniture stripping

Garages, vehicles, and boats

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
1) A private garage space is permitted in association with a residential structure in a residential district, provided that it is used by the residents of that lot. Such garage space may house a maximum of three vehicles. A private garage space may house one additional vehicle for each 5,000 square feet of lot area in excess of 20,000 square feet.

2) A maximum of one commercial vehicle on a property is permitted in a residential district under the following restrictions:

a) If the vehicle is between 10,000 lbs GVW and 15,000 lbs GVW including legal load, which is the maximum size allowed, it must be stored at all times in a garage.
b) If the vehicle does not exceed 10,000 lbs GVW including legal load and is either registered commercially or contains lettering or advertising it must be stored or parked in the driveway. If any vehicle contains or carries business related equipment, supplies, products or materials which are visible off the property, it must be stored or parked at all times in a garage.
c) The parking or storage of one commercial vehicle meeting the above restrictions shall be performed only by a resident of the premises.

3) No unregistered motor vehicle shall be stored or parked in a residential district between sunset and sunrise unless it is kept at all times in a garage. The limitation of garage space shall not apply to vehicles or agricultural machinery used on the premises in the operation of a farm.

4) Registered vehicles intended for road and highway use stored or parked longer than 60 days without being used shall be screened from view on all sides during all seasons of the year. Canvas or other covers do not satisfy the screening requirements for more than one vehicle.

5) Outside of a garage, no more than one recreational vehicle/mobile home is permitted and only one boat greater than 24 feet in length is permitted on a residential lot.

a) No boat shall be located in the front yard or within three feet of the side or rear lot line.
b) No trailer or recreational vehicle/mobile home may be used for dwelling purposes.
c) No trailer or recreational vehicle/mobile home shall be located in the front yard or within three feet of the side or rear lot line.

6) Repair of a motor vehicle shall be permitted on a residential lot provided that:

a) The repair is conducted by a person residing in a dwelling on said lot;
b) The vehicle being repaired is owned by a person residing in a dwelling on said lot;
c) Any repair or body work involving the restoration of vehicles or the dismantling or transferring of body parts which render a vehicle unsightly must be performed in a garage and shall not produce any fumes, noise, odor, or smoke beyond the boundaries of the property;
d) Any repair of motor vehicles in relation to a commercial business or service is prohibited.

Gas station, with automotive service and repair

Vehicle Parking:
Gas stations: 1 required parking space per pump, plus 1 parking space for every 150 square feet of floor area
Automotive service and repair: 1 required parking space per 200 square feet or 3 parking spaces per bay/lift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Gas stations

A facility that sells fuel and other automotive products to motorists and other customers. May also be referred to as a service station.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per pump, plus 1 parking space for every 150 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Golf course

A facility for the purpose of playing golf, operated by a membership club, provided that it occupies an area not less than 50 acres. A golf course may also include typical structures, such as an administrative building, pro shop, restaurant, clubhouse, and structures for the storage of maintenance equipment.

Grocery stores

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Group home (

A community-based residential facility, within a single-family residence, in which any group of persons whose right to live together, or without undue restrictions are protected by the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, as defined in that Act and interpreted by the courts, or by any similar legislation of the State of Connecticut.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Group home (> 6)

A community-based residential facility, within a single-family residence, in which any group of persons whose right to live together, or without undue restrictions are protected by the provisions of the federal Fair Housing Act Amendments of 1988, as defined in that Act and interpreted by the courts, or by any similar legislation of the State of Connecticut.

Hair salon/barber/nail salon

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Health club/gym

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA MA OPD

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 250 square feet
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Home based business

The accessory use of a portion of a dwelling (or accessory building) for commercial purposes by the owner of a residence. May include the office of an accountant, architect, artist, dentist, designer, engineer, lawyer, musician, physician, surgeon, teacher, real estate, computer-based business, insurance, or similar professional occupations. Such use may also include that of cottage food operations.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC LB LBB MA MB RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Vehicle Parking:
4 required parking spaces (maximum).

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for home offices and/or occupations in the Town of Stratford.

B. Applicability. Home offices and certain home occupations are permitted in one-family residence districts only and shall not be allowed in any structures that are occupied or constructed for use by more than one family, unless otherwise stated in this section.

C. General requirements.

1) A home office, typically professional in nature, is permitted if located in the same dwelling occupied by such person as their residence provided that:

a) The total floor area utilized for the permitted home occupation does not exceed 25% of the finished floor area of the dwelling.
b) The office employs no more than one person who does not reside on the premises.
c) The office does not change the residential character of the dwelling.
d) A computer-based business is permitted in a multifamily district or residence provided there are no non-resident employees, on-site storage of goods and products, business related deliveries, signs or customers visiting the residence.

2) A customary incidental home occupation, typically of a service nature, is permitted, provided that:

a) The total floor area utilized for the permitted home occupation does not exceed 25% of the finished floor area of the dwelling.
b) The home occupation does not employ more than one person who does not reside on the premises.
c) The home occupation does not change the residential character of the dwelling.
d) The home occupation excludes the sale of food or beverages for consumption on the premises.

3) Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading) and at the rate of a minimum of 2.0 spaces in RS Districts. No parking spaces shall be provided in the minimum front setback area and proper provision shall be made for a turn-around on site.

4) Parking for more than one vehicle and/or any use of storage of materials related to a permitted home occupation or use as contained in Subsection C1) and 2) (above) that may be visible off the premises shall constitute a change in the residential character and therefore the use would not be permitted.

5) The short-term renting of personal vehicles, pools, or other similar personal property does not constitute a permitted home-based business.

Home improvement center

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for home improvement centers within the Town of Stratford.

B. Site plan approval required. A home improvement center and its associated outdoor retail sales shall be subject to site plan review by the Zoning Commission, in accordance with Section 7.3.3 (Site Plan) of these Regulations.

C. General requirements.

1) The standards of this subsection shall apply to all home improvement centers, including the outdoor retail sale of products, in the Town of Stratford, as defined in Section 2.2 (Definitions). Any article for outdoor display or sales shall be suitable and compatible with the principal use of the parcel. The use of the area shall be used to display and inventory materials for retail sale and not for warehousing.

2) The area intended for use as outdoor display or sales shall be contiguous to the principal building and clearly screened or buffered from the public way by fencing or landscaping.

3) The total square footage of outdoor display and sales area may not exceed 12% of the square footage of the indoor floor area of the store to which the outdoor sales area is subordinate without special permit approval.

4) Minor temporary landscaping sidewalk sale displays, related to temporary uses and special events described in Section 4.4.21, are exempt from this requirement.

5) The setback for outdoor display and sales areas shall meet the general requirements described in Section 4.4.21 (Temporary Uses and Special Events) and shall have a minimum setback of 75 feet from any public right-of-way.

6) Outdoor display, sales or storage of any nonhazardous chemical or fertilizers (e.g., compost, manure and peat moss) shall be properly contained, lighted and protected from rain, snow or inclement weather and must be contained at all times in the designated fenced in area.

7) The area intended for outdoor display or sales shall not interfere with vehicular or pedestrian circulation. All loading/unloading areas required to service the outdoor display area shall be serviced only from designated loading areas as shown on the site plan.

8) Materials which are stacked or stored in the outdoor sales and display area shall meet all federal, state and local safety codes and shall in no case exceed the height of the fence which shall be limited in height to a maximum of 24 feet.

9) The area of outdoor sales shall require the same minimum number of parking spaces and will be permitted the same signage as the standards for indoor sales in the district in accordance with Sections 6.8 (Parking and Loading) and Section 6.11 (Signs). Any such sign shall only identify the business conducted therein.

10) Materials for roofs, screens or coverings shall be aesthetically compatible with the principal building.

11) A photometrics plan shall be provided detailing light type and wattage, installation location, mounting height, and ground level lighting intensity of all lighting in the outdoor sales area within the parcel and at adjacent property lines. Unless otherwise approved, the ground level lighting intensity caused by lighting of outdoor sales areas shall not exceed one footcandle at the property line.

Hookah lounge

Hospitals

A larger facility where healthcare services are provided, ranging from preventive care and diagnostics to treatment and rehabilitation. For the purposes of these regulations, hospitals shall not include long-term substance abuse/treatment facilities, correctional facilities or uses deemed to be similar by the Zoning Commission.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 3 patient beds
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Hotels

A building or portion thereof designed for or containing more than 25, but less than 125, guest rooms or suites of rooms occupied primarily by transient individuals and not having separate entrances from the outside. A hotel may also include customary accessory uses such as conference and meeting rooms, catering and banquet facilities, restaurants and other food service establishments, bars, recreations facilities and health spas available to guests or to the general public, in select districts.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC LBB MA MB OPD

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per guest room/suite
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards that shall apply to the design and development of a hotel in the Town of Stratford.

B. Dimensional standards. See § A220-4.4.12B for details.

C. General requirements.

1) Parking for a hotel use shall meet the standards outlined in Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading). In addition, the following standards shall also apply to hotel developments:

a) All parking shall be on or below grade.

b) All surface parking lots shall be screened for a depth of at least 50 feet from any residential zone boundary by screening consisting of closely planted evergreen trees, or by hedges, shrubbery or fences. Within each surface parking lot, there shall be evenly distributed landscaped areas with at least one shade tree and other low plantings for every 15 parking spaces.

2) Customary accessory uses to a hotel may include, but is not limited to, conference and meeting rooms, catering and banquet facilities, restaurants and other food service establishments, bars, recreations facilities and health spas available to guests or to the general public. Such accessory uses are allowed within the CNC in association with a hotel.

CNC District:
May include customary accessory uses.

Incidental live music and entertainment

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for incidental live music and entertainment in the Town of Stratford.

B. Approvals required.

1) Any commercial establishment desiring to offer live music or entertainment, inside or outside, shall apply to the Office of Planning and Zoning for administrative approval of a live music and entertainment permit.

2) Police Department and Health Department approval shall also be required for permit issuance. Strict compliance with the Town of Stratford's Noise Ordinance, Chapter 142 of the Town Code shall be required.

C. General requirements.

1) The applicant shall be provided with appropriate guidelines including a summary of applicable portions of Chapter 142 of the Town Code. Failure to comply with Chapter 142 or other applicable regulations shall be cause of revocation of the permit.

2) The applicant shall provide the Town with at least two contact numbers, not including the business telephone number, for use in case of any noise complaints.

3) Each live music and entertainment permit shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance and must be renewed in the case of a change of ownership.

4) Live entertainment is limited to the lot on which the commercial establishment is physically located and cannot impede parking or pedestrian/vehicular traffic flow.

5) Administrative permits will be approved by Planning and Zoning staff and if a violation exists, staff or a commissioner may refer the applicant to the Zoning Commission for an administrative review, at which point the Zoning Commission may suspend or revoke the live music and entertainment permit. All suspensions of the administrative permit will be referred to the State of Connecticut Department of Liquor Control.

Indoor recreation facility (private)

A facility designed to provide a variety of recreational activities and entertainment options for individuals, families, and communities, in an indoor setting. Such a facility may be publicly or privately owned.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 250 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Industrial Customary accessory uses, incidental to primary use

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Industrial printing establishments

A facility involved in the printing of various materials, such as books, newspapers, magazines, brochures, packaging, promotional materials, and other printed products. May also include photographic, blueprinting, Photostatting, and engraving and typesetting establishments. Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC LBB MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Laboratories (research and development)

A facility designed for scientific research, experimentation, and analysis. May also include the research, development and production facilities for pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and cosmetics. Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC LBB MA MB OPD

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per employee on largest daily shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Landscaping facilities

Vehicle Parking:
3 required parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Laundromat

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Manufacturing, chemical (with indoor storage only)

Any process whereby the nature, size, or shape of articles or raw materials are changed, or where articles are assembled or packaged. Manufacturing within the Town of Stratford may be classified as light (household-like products), medium (resource/base products), and heavy (higher-intensity facilities and chemical products). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MB District:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.
All such facilities shall require Health and Fire Marshall approval.

Manufacturing, heavy

Any process whereby the nature, size, or shape of articles or raw materials are changed, or where articles are assembled or packaged. Manufacturing within the Town of Stratford may be classified as light (household-like products), medium (resource/base products), and heavy (higher-intensity facilities and chemical products). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Manufacturing, light

Any process whereby the nature, size, or shape of articles or raw materials are changed, or where articles are assembled or packaged. Manufacturing within the Town of Stratford may be classified as light (household-like products), medium (resource/base products), and heavy (higher-intensity facilities and chemical products). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Manufacturing, medium

Any process whereby the nature, size, or shape of articles or raw materials are changed, or where articles are assembled or packaged. Manufacturing within the Town of Stratford may be classified as light (household-like products), medium (resource/base products), and heavy (higher-intensity facilities and chemical products). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

MB District:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Marina

A water-based facility that provides services and infrastructure for launching, storage, and repair of boats and yachts. A marina shall also include the associated office, retail, and service facilities. Such a facility may also engage in the renting of boats for recreational purposes.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per boat berth/mooring and 1 boat (10 feet by 40 feet) trailer space per 20 boat berths
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Marine enforcement services

Includes marine police, harbor master and other marine enforcement and service agencies.

Marine research laboratory

Marine structures

Water-dependent structures such as boat docks, slips, piers, wharves, and launching ramps.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
RC District:
If it can be demonstrated that such uses are compatible with policies and standards of the Connecticut Coastal Management Act.

Meat and fish processing facility

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MB

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Medical diagnostic laboratory

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per employee on largest daily shift.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Medical offices

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Metal fabrication facility

A specialized industrial setting that employs various value- added processes, including welding, cutting, forming, and machining of metals. Includes foundries, blast furnaces, rolling mills, and boiler works.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.
Such facility must be not less than 100 feet from a street and 200 feet from a Residential District boundary.

MB District:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Metal production facility

A specialized industrial setting where various processes are employed to manipulate and shape metal materials into desired forms and products.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.
Such facility must be not less than 100 feet from a street and 200 feet from a Residential District boundary.

Mixed use

Development contained on a single parcel that includes different but complementary uses and which provides for a variety of activities throughout the day.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC LB LBB MA MB MC OPD

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Motel/inn

A building or group of buildings containing 25 or less guest apartments each having separate toilet facilities and a private outside entrance.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC LBB MA MB OPD

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per guest room and 1 parking space per 600 square feet of additional floor space
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See also 4.4.12: Hotels for more information.

Motor vehicle/equipment storage

Multifamily (3+) and commercial uses

A dwelling or group of dwellings on one lot containing three or more independent residential living units, having separate or joint entrances, services, or facilities.

Vehicle Parking:
Efficiency or 1-bedroom: 1 required parking space per unit
2-bedroom: 1.5 required parking spaces per unit
3+ bedroom: 2 required parking spaces per unit
Guest parking: additional 10% of total required spaces
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Multifamily/commercial development in the CA District.

i. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to permit residential developments of three to seven residential units in combination with another permitted use in the CA District.

ii. Special permit required. A mixed-use development, consisting of 3+ residential units and another permitted use within the CA District, shall require a special permit approval in accordance with Section 7.3.4 of these Regulations. Such approval is subject to a determination by the Zoning Commission that the uses comply the additional standards required of this section.

iii. General requirements. The following requirements shall apply to any mixed-use development seeking approval under this section:

1) The lot area for such uses shall be a minimum of 3,750 square feet per dwelling unit.

2) A minimum of 400 square feet of land area per dwelling unit shall be established for outdoor recreational purposes to serve the residents of said development. The land set aside for this purpose shall be generally flat, provided in a contiguous location, and of such character that it is conducive to its intended recreational use. In no case will land intended to meet the minimum open space requirements of these Regulations for CA Districts be utilized to fulfill the recreation requirements.

3) The proposed use must meet the off-street parking standards of Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading).

4) Since CA Districts exist in such a wide variety of locations in Stratford, the Zoning Commission shall, in approving such uses, give full consideration to the character of existing land uses and zoning districts in the vicinity of this proposed use to assure the feasibility of providing a quality residential environment.

Multifamily dwellings (3+)

A dwelling or group of dwellings on one lot containing three or more independent residential living units, having separate or joint entrances, services, or facilities.

Vehicle Parking:
Efficiency or 1-bedroom: 1 required parking space per unit
2-bedroom: 1.5 required parking spaces per unit
3+ bedroom: 2 required parking spaces per unit
Guest parking: additional 10% of total required spaces
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Purpose.
The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards and requirements for multifamily developments with three or more units within the Town of Stratford.

Applicability.
The standards outlined in this Section may be applied to a property that (1) lies within a district in which multifamily developments (3+) are permitted and (2) meets the following minimum location requirement:

1) Shall be located within a one-half-mile radius of a Stratford CA, CF, LB, or LBB Zoning District. Any multifamily (3+) development consisting solely of individual single-family residential units, which units are not contained in a structure having multiple residential units, shall be exempt from this requirement. Nonconforming uses are not to be considered as equivalent to CA, CF, LB OR LBB.

Dimensional standards and density.

The following dimensional standards shall apply to all multifamily development (3+). Any supplemental dimensional standards found in Section 6 (Site Development Standards) shall also be required. See 5.1.4: Dimensional standards and density for detailed information for multifamily developments (3+).

Site development and general requirements.

A. Building and fire code compliance. All multifamily developments (3+), and each living unit within, shall comply with the current building and fire codes. No individual oil heating or oil cooking equipment shall be permitted within the confines of any unit.

B. Unit requirements.

1) Each unit shall contain a bathroom (equipped with a water closet, wash basin, and a bathtub or shower) and a kitchen or kitchenette (equipped with a sink and facilities and space for cooking range and refrigerator).

2) For the purpose of computing the number of rooms in a unit, a bathroom, strip or pullman kitchen, hall or foyer, alcove, pantry, laundry, closet, or storage space shall not be considered to be a room.

C. Affordability requirements. Multifamily (3+) developments shall consider and provide protected affordable housing and/or workforce housing units, as outlined below. The area median income (AMI), as adjusted for household size, for the Bridgeport, CT HUD Metro Rent Area (HMFA) shall be used for calculating the appropriate household income range for all affordable units.

i. Affordable housing. Multifamily (3+) developments (whether by new construction or by the alteration, expansion, reconstruction, or change of existing residential) that meet one or more of the below criteria shall provide protected affordable units (PAU) for households making no more than 80% of the AMI, These units shall be protected pursuant to Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes.

1) Any such development within the OP District shall designate a minimum of 12% of the development's units as PAU.

2) Any such development resulting in a net increase of eight or more dwelling units shall designate a minimum of 10% of the development's units as PAU. In any calculation which results in a partial unit designation (ex: 4.23 units), such number shall be rounded to the next highest whole number.

ii. Workforce housing. Multifamily (3+) developments are encouraged to have a workforce housing component as outlined below. These units shall be provided and protected in accordance with the Department of Housing and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's Build for CT program and provide provisions for a minimum of 20% of units to be restricted to those households making 60-120% of the AMI.
Any multifamily (3+) development that falls within one or more of the following location requirements shall be subject to these requirements:

1) Located within the TOD or a half mile of its boundaries; or

2) Located within a Commercial District; or

3) Located within a half mile of a major local employer, as to be determined by the Zoning Commission.

D. Utilities.

1) The property to be served for a multifamily development (3+) must be served by sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems and by public utilities, which shall include public water supply.

2) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any multifamily development (3+) unit until such unit has been connected to a supply of potable water sufficient to furnish at least 100 gallons of water per day. If said water is supplied from any system other than a public water supply, its potability shall be certified by the Health Officer of the Town of Stratford.

3) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any multifamily development (3+) unit until such unit has been connected to the Town sanitary sewer system, or to private sanitary disposal facilities meeting the minimum requirements of both the Town and state departments of health.

E. For details on parking requirements, see "Vehicle Parking" above.

F. Recreational space. A minimum of 10% of the total lot area shall be established for either active or passive recreational purposes to serve the residents of said development. This land shall be in one piece and lawn or trim areas between walks and building or between walks and paving shall not be considered as recreational area. A layout of proposed recreational facilities shall be shown on the site plan submitted for approval. All open spaces shall be landscaped to conform to the surrounding area and shown on the site plan prepared by a landscape architect or landscape contractor.

See 5.1: Multifamily developments (3+). for more information.

Municipal facility or use

A facility, or use of a facility or grounds, dedicated to the Town of Stratford's operations and maintenance. This shall include public schools, town hall, town office buildings, firehouses, police stations or other similar municipal buildings of the Town of Stratford, but excludes a garage for storage of heavy equipment, repair shop, or incinerator.

Museum or art gallery (nonprofit)

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Natural resource areas

An undisturbed natural area that may provide passive recreational opportunities within the community. Such an area may or may not be formally protected from development. Such areas may include minor improvements, such as a boat ramp for nonmotorized vessels and hiking trails.

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Nursery/greenhouses

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Farm buildings.

1) No greenhouse over 500 square feet shall be located on any lot of less than three acres.

See 4.4.4: Agricultural activities for information about other agricultural activities.

Nursing homes

A facility with nursing supervision that provides such supervision under a medical director 24 hours per day, or a facility that provides skilled nursing care under medical supervision and direction to carry out nonsurgical treatment and dietary procedures for chronic diseases, convalescent stages, acute diseases, or injuries.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 3 beds
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for nursing homes in the Town of Stratford.

B. Special permit required. A nursing home or medical health care facility for the housing, medical and nursing care, and comfort of persons in the community in need of those services are permitted subject to special permit approval, in accordance with Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit), by the Zoning Commission.

C. Dimensional standards. See § A220-4.4.14C for detailed information.

D. General requirements.

1) All nursing homes shall have a valid certificate of need as issued by the State of Connecticut.

2) No more than one principal building shall be erected on any nursing home site; uses customarily accessory to a nursing home, such as a maintenance or storage shed, are permitted when clearly incidental to the principal building and when they do not detract from neighboring residential property. No accessory building shall be located closer than 75 feet from any side or rear lot line.

3) The proposed development shall be connected to public sanitary sewers and public water.

4) Exterior illumination shall be installed where necessary for safety lighting of buildings, walks and roads, and shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission. All lights shall be so located and of such a design as to prevent direct light rays from limiting visibility beyond any point on the boundaries of the same property.

5) Access shall be to a Town accepted street over property of any zone provided that access over residentially zoned property will be by a driveway with sufficient buffer plantings to maintain the residential character of the neighborhood. Any roadways or driveways shall be private and privately maintained.

Older adult housing community

A special development type designed to provide housing for the older adult population. For the purposes of this term, older adult refers to an individual age 55 or older, and community means a residential common interest ownership, as defined in Chapter 828 of the C.G.S.

Vehicle Parking:
2 required parking spaces per dwelling unit
Additional parking: 6 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of community building and visitor parking
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Purpose.
The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards and requirements for older adult housing communities within the Town of Stratford.

Special permit required.
Housing communities for persons 55 years of age or older may be permitted by the Zoning Commission as a special permit subject to the provisions of Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) and the development standards outlined within this section.

Dimensional standards.
An Older Adult Housing Community shall utilize different dimensional standards based on its location relative to Town-owned open spaces of 200 or more acres.
See 5.2.3: Dimensional standards for detailed information.

Site development and general requirements.
A. General requirements.

1) The community shall be a residential common interest ownership community as defined in Chapter 828 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

2) The buildings in the community shall be limited to detached single-family dwelling units, a community building, and other accessory buildings, provided any community building and accessory building is for the use of residents of the community for recreational, meeting, office and/or maintenance purposes.

3) Each dwelling unit shall contain adequate areas for storage and may not have more than three bedrooms.

4) Any existing single-family dwelling unit, regardless of size, may remain and be utilized as a single-family residential unit, in the manner in which it was utilized prior to special case approval required by this section; however, said unit shall be counted for density purposes as set forth above.

5) None of the dwelling units in the community may be occupied by anyone who is less than 18 years of age, subject to state and federal housing laws.

6) At least 80% of the dwelling units shall be restricted such that they must be occupied by at least one person who is 55 years of age or older. The 55 years of age or older requirement for each of the 80% of the units that are so restricted is subject to such exceptions as are provided under the Federal Fair Housing Act. For example, provided the following are allowed as exceptions under the Federal Fair Housing Act, if a restricted dwelling unit is occupied by a person who is necessary to provide a reasonable accommodation to a disabled resident or residents of the community, or if a restricted dwelling unit is no longer occupied by at least one person who is at least 55 years of age or older because a 55 years of age or older occupant has passed away or requires care in an assisted living or continuing care facility, the dwelling unit may continue to be occupied by the person under the age of 55.

B. Buffers. The Commission may require along the perimeter of the development adequate buffer screening and/or plantings within the rear building setback area.

C. Parking. See "Vehicle Parking" above for details.

D. Utilities. The development shall be served by public sewer and water. All utilities shall be placed underground.

E. Open spaces. Open space areas, as required by this section, shall meet the following standards:

1) Shall be generally well-drained, and there shall be reasonable access to the land over non-wetlands sections of the property.

2) Such open space shall have a minimum of 35 feet of frontage on a Town-approved road or a new road to be constructed within the development, unless the open space area can be accessed to adjoining open space or public land.

3) No more than 60% of the open space land can be land that is designated as inland or tidal wetland or land that would be classified as having a slope of 25% or greater, unless, in the opinion of the Zoning Commission, the protection of such environmentally sensitive areas outweighs the need for other forms of usable open space for that particular development or for the surrounding neighborhood.

4) Such open space shall be of such overall character and shape that it will meet its intended purpose.

5) The petitioner shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Zoning Commission that the property will be held in a manner that will maintain the open space in perpetuity.

6) The contiguous open space required by this section shall be merged with any open space owned by the town, which abuts the subject property, and said title to the contiguous open space shall vest in the Town of Stratford. The merger of said contiguous open space shall not cause the subject property to be nonconforming as to the minimum lot area requirements of this section.

Other Accessory uses, incidental to primary use

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Other educational institution

Other personal service establishments

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Other temporary events/pop-ups

SPECIAL EVENTS (TEMPORARY EVENTS)
A temporary accessory use held for a limited period of time, typically outdoor in nature. Such events may include, but is not limited to, carnivals, fairs, and sidewalk sales. Special events shall not include those activities which are merely an extension of the principal use itself, such as a school graduation or athletic competition.

Outdoor dining

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Outdoor dining is permitted as an accessory use to a licensed food establishment. The following standards shall be met when conducting outdoor dining activities:

1) Outside dining is permitted year-round subject to all Health Department Regulations; however, all canopies, umbrellas and tables shall be removed during extended periods when seating is not in use or during snowfall events to allow for proper snow removal.

2) Extended retractable awnings, canopies, or large umbrellas shall be permitted and located to provide shade for patrons and shall be safely anchored. Umbrellas are to be closed when the outdoor eating area is not in use.

3) The outdoor dining area shall be contiguous to the establishment to which it is accessory.

4) Outdoor eating areas shall provide adequate trash receptacles.

5) Outdoor eating areas are not entitled to additional signage, beyond that permitted for the use.

6) Outside dining areas containing more than 16 seats shall provide parking at the rate of one space for each 50 square feet of total floor, including any outdoor service areas. Outside dining areas with 16 seats or less are exempt from this parking requirement, although the staff may consider existing parking conditions in evaluating each request.

7) All outdoor seating shall allow for a three-foot minimum clearance width for continuous passage and must not interfere with or impede pedestrian traffic on public sidewalks, restrict access to any portion of the building by emergency services, and must not impede vehicular traffic entering driveways or accessways.

8) Any establishment providing outside dining shall provide to the Office of Planning and Zoning a certificate of insurance indicating liability coverage.

See 4.4.16: Restaurants for more information about restaurants.

Outdoor display of merchandise

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Outdoor recreation facility (private)

A facility devoted to active recreation, including but not limited to miniature golf, top golf, batting cages, and artificial and natural turf fields. This term shall not include gun ranges. Such a facility may be publicly or privately owned

Outdoor storage

Storage of items, materials, or equipment in open-air spaces, typically outdoors and exposed to the elements.

Packaging facilities

A facility where the packaging of products is carried out. Such products may include food and non-food products. No packaging facility shall give off objectionable noise, dust, or vibration or noisome or noxious fumes or odors noticeable off the premises or other physical hazards

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Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Parks, recreation and open space, public

OPEN SPACE, USABLE
Active recreational areas, sitting areas or other landscaped areas open to the sky, but not including surface parking or sidewalk areas.

Pawn shop

Performing arts school

Places of assembly (private)

A building, or portion of a building, used for the gathering or assembly of people, usually in larger quantities, at one time. Places of Assembly may be publicly or privately owned and may include auditoriums, community centers, banquet halls, and convention centers, among others.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 150 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Places of assembly, public

A building, or portion of a building, used for the gathering or assembly of people, usually in larger quantities, at one time. Places of Assembly may be publicly or privately owned and may include auditoriums, community centers, banquet halls, and convention centers, among others.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per every 4 seats or 1 parking space per 200 square feet, whichever is greater
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Planned economic development

An integrated development under one sponsorship in accordance with a General Development Plan ("GDP") as set forth in Section 5.3, on a tract containing at least 30 acres with one or more buildings, each containing one or more of the permitted uses.

Vehicle Parking:
See § A220-5.3.4C for detailed information.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See 5.3.1: Purpose for information.
See 5.3.2: Definitions for associated terms.

Site development and general requirements.

A. General requirements.

1) In a planned economic development, one goal is to have open space which shall be of such condition, location(s), size, and shape as to be readily usable for conservation, park, or recreation purposes by the occupants of the PED.

2) Where possible, efforts should be made to encourage linkage for pedestrian and bicycle access from adjacent areas and to encourage public access and interaction with any adjacent park or recreational areas.

B. Dimensional standards.

1) The intensity of development for the entire GDP shall not exceed a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.35. The FAR on any parcel within the GDP may be greater than 0.35 provided that the FAR for the entire GDP does not exceed 0.35; and provided further that the proposed development complies with the height, impervious coverage, parking and all other applicable requirements.

2) The minimum distance between buildings shall be not less than 30 feet.

3) Where applicable, the location of all buildings within the GDP shall comply with the setback requirements of 6.13 (Water Resource Protections) of these Regulations. Where the said regulations do not apply, no building shall be nearer than 50 feet to any public street or boundary line of the tract and no parking area within such setback area shall be nearer than 25 feet to any public street existing at the time of the approval of the GDP or to any new street within the GDP that is proposed to be dedicated to the Town.

4) The aggregate development within the PED shall conform to the following standards as a percentage of the tract area of the entire PED:

a) Maximum building coverage: 30%.
b) Maximum impervious area: 70%.
c) Minimum open space area: 30%.

C. For parking requirements, see"Vehicle Parking" above.

D. Signage. Except as provided in this section, signs shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.11 (Signs). The following signs are permitted within a PED:

1) One freestanding sign limited to the name of the development, provided that it meets the following requirements:

a) The sign does not exceed 50 square feet in area and not more than 10 feet in height.

b) Such sign shall be permitted at each ingress from a public street bordering the tract.

c) A second freestanding directory sign may be permitted provided that:

i) The sign does not exceed 30 square feet and eight feet in height.
ii) Such sign may be placed at each ingress not nearer than 30 feet from the public street providing access to the development to provide directions only to occupants of buildings accessible by means of driveways located within 300 feet thereof.

2) One freestanding sign identifying the occupant or occupants of the building, provided that it meets the following requirements:

a) The sign does not exceed 30 square feet in area and not more than eight feet in height.

b) Such sign shall be permitted at each ingress to a building site as well as along any street bordering the site from which no access is provided.

3) Directional signs, each not exceeding six square feet in area and not more than five feet in height, may be placed as required, giving the direction to a building or group of buildings, use or parking and loading areas.

See 5.3: Planned economic development for more information.

Power plants

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Private school (elementary, middle, high)

Processing facilities (non-organic material)

A facility where raw materials, substances, or products undergo various operations, treatments, or transformations to produce and/or store finished goods or refined materials. A processing facility may be dedicated to the processing of non-organic or organic material.

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Processing facilities (organic material)

A facility where raw materials, substances, or products undergo various operations, treatments, or transformations to produce and/or store finished goods or refined materials. A processing facility may be dedicated to the processing of non-organic or organic material.

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Product storage

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.

Psychic/palm reading

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Public school

Public utility offices, buildings, and accessory storage

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Public utility substations

PUBLIC UTILITIES
Uses and/or facilities dedicated to providing the essential services and infrastructure needed for the well-being and functioning of a community. This term shall include the following infrastructure: telephone exchange transformer substations, sewer or water pumping station, water tank, standpipe, water supply reservoir or reservation, bus waiting room, or similar facilities.

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
The following utility services/structures are permitted within a residential district, provided that the Zoning Commission finds that such use is necessary within the residence district in which it is located and that the proposed architecture and landscaping are in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and that no outside storage, or supplies are proposed:

1) Telephone exchange transformer substation.
2) Sewer or water pumping station.
3) Water tank.
4) Standpipe.
5) Water supply reservoir or reservation.
6) Bus waiting room.
7) Similar public utility use.

Radio or television studios

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Recycling facility

An operation of a recycling/transfer facility for the collection, compacting, crushing, shredding, baling, pulverizing, separation, sorting and consolidation of solid waste materials, including construction materials, demolition materials, wood products, plastics, tires, rags and similar materials for reclamation and volume reduction purposes and for transfer to other sites for final reprocessing, reclamation, conversion or change of form.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Religious institutions/place of worship

A development owned by a religious organization used for worship and related religious, philanthropic, or social activities including rectories, manses, classrooms, dormitories, and accessory structures. Typical uses include churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, parish halls, convents, and monasteries.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per every 4 seats or 1 parking space per 200 square feet, whichever is greater
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Residential and marine uses

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for various mixed use development types within certain districts in the Town of Stratford.

B. Residential/marine development in the WF District.

Purpose. This section recognizes that residential use in a waterfront area is a proper and compatible use with other waterfront activities so long as the residential use is designed in harmony with the unique nature of the waterfront.

Dimensional standards. A residential development within the WF District shall comply with the dimensional standards. See § A220-4.4.15B.iii for detailed information.

General requirements.

1) A minimum of 10% of any retail use within the development shall be dedicated to marine activities.
2) The maximum number of residential units shall not exceed 12.5 residential units per buildable acre of land.
3) Each unit shall have no more than two bedrooms.

See § A220-4.4.15B for more information.

Residential Customary accessory uses, incidental to primary use

A use clearly incidental or subordinate to, and customary in connection with, the principal building or use on the same lot.

Residential open space development

A planned residential development under one sponsorship containing one or more buildings each containing one or more dwelling units which shall be owned by the occupants thereof under a cooperative or condominium arrangement.

Vehicle Parking:
A minimum of 2 required parking spaces per dwelling unit. At least 1/3 of the required number of parking spaces shall be provided in open areas.
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Purpose.
The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards and requirements for Residential Open Space Developments, as defined in Section 2.2 of these Regulations, in the Town of Stratford.

Dimensional standards.
The following dimensional standards shall apply to all residential open space developments. Any supplemental dimensional standards found in Section 6 (Site Development Standards) shall also be required:

1) The minimum lot size shall be 75 acres of contiguous land under one ownership; except where an applicant's property is divided by a road or roads, it may be considered as one application as long as at least one of the parcels contains a minimum of 75 acres of contiguous land under one ownership and all other parcels submitted as part of the application are under the same ownership and contain at least 20 acres each.

2) The maximum building height shall be two stories, excluding basements.

3) No building shall be constructed within 200 feet of any adjoining property line. No parking area shall be constructed within 150 feet of any adjoining property line.

4) Buildings shall not cover more than 10% of the total acreage.

5) At least 2/3rds of the total acreage shall remain as open space and/or recreation areas. Accessory buildings may be constructed on this open space. All dwelling units shall be constructed on the remaining 1/3 of the total acreage.

6) The maximum number of units permitted shall be determined by the bedroom allotment in the development:

a) One-bedroom unit at four to an acre; or two-bedroom units at one to an acre; or three-bedroom units at one to an acre.
b) At least 3/4ths of the units shall not contain more than four rooms or one bedroom. A maximum of four buildings are permitted to a specific acre, and a maximum of four units are permitted to a specific building.

7) The following livable floor area shall be provided for each dwelling unit, but not necessarily on one floor:

a) For one-bedroom units (three rooms): 750 square feet.
b) For one-bedroom units (four rooms): 950 square feet.
c) For two-bedroom units: 1,100 square feet.
d) For three-bedroom units: 1,250 square feet.

Site development and general requirements.

A. General requirements.

1) Accessory uses and buildings are permitted when provided as an integral part of the overall development to serve primarily the residents thereof but not necessarily limited to the following:

a) Golf courses.
b) Tennis courts.
c) Swimming pools.
d) Recreational facilities and buildings.
e) Meeting halls.
f) Maintenance, storage, and utility buildings.
g) Parking garages.

2) All interior streets, sidewalks, utilities, recreation facilities, and open space shall be owned and maintained by the applicant, owner, or association. Legal documentation, satisfactory to the Town Attorney, shall be submitted assuring the ownership and maintenance of said roads, sidewalks, utilities, recreation facilities and open space.

a) A minimum of 10% of the total area shall be established for recreational purposes to serve the residents of the units.
b) All streets, sidewalks, drainage, and sewerage facilities shall be constructed to conform to applicable Town standards.

3) Basements shall be required for each building unit and shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet, six inches covering at least 60% of the first-floor area.

B. For parking details, see "Vehicle Parking" above.

C. Utilities. The proposed development shall connect with public sewers and public water or provide its own facilities satisfactory to both the Town and state departments of health.

See 5.4: Residential open space developments. for more information.

Restaurant, full service

An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages in a ready-to-consume state by patrons on the premises. Such a restaurant shall have a minimum of 10 seats and may include the sale of alcoholic beverages, provided that the establishment is permitted to do so under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 545 (Liquor Control Act). In some districts, a full-service restaurant may include drive-thru facilities.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 100 square feet of floor area, including outdoor service areas
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A full-service restaurant, as defined in Section 2.2, shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1) Parking for a restaurant use, shall meet the standards outlined in Section 6.8 (Parking and Loading). In addition, the following standards shall also apply to restaurant developments:

a) All parking shall be on or below grade.

b) All surface parking lots shall be screened for a depth of at least 50 feet from any residential zone boundary by screening consisting of closely planted evergreen trees, or by hedges, shrubbery or fences. Within each surface parking lot, there shall be evenly distributed landscaped areas with at least one shade tree and other low plantings for every 15 parking spaces.

2) In the case of a Restaurant being located within an existing office park district or is contiguous to an existing office park district, the minimum lot size for a restaurant shall be one acre and the maximum impervious area shall be 70% of the lot area.

See 4.4.16: Restaurants for more information about restaurants.

Restaurant, full service (with drive through)

An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages in a ready-to-consume state by patrons on the premises. Such a restaurant shall have a minimum of 10 seats and may include the sale of alcoholic beverages, provided that the establishment is permitted to do so under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 545 (Liquor Control Act). In some districts, a full-service restaurant may include drive-thru facilities.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 100 square feet of floor area, including outdoor service areas
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See § A220-4.4.16B for detailed information.

Restaurant, take out

An establishment engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages which serves food and/or beverages in disposable packaging and/or containers for consumption by patrons on or off the premises. Such a facility shall have a seating capacity of one to nine seats.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CNC LB LBB MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 250 square feet of gross floor area, including outdoor service areas
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A take-out restaurant, as defined in Section 2.2, shall be approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator and/or Zoning Enforcement Officer, assuming that the proposed establishment complies with the below conditions:

1) When located on a site within 100 feet to any residentially zoned property, a take-out restaurant shall not open prior to 6:00 a.m., nor remain open after 12:00 midnight.

2) On-site outdoor trash receptacles shall be provided at a rate of one trash receptacle for every nine seats in the establishment.

3) Drive-in and drive-thru restaurants shall be considered full-service restaurants regardless of their size, subject to all administrative and ingress/egress requirements maintained by the Town.

In lieu of approval or disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may refer any request for approval of a take-out restaurant to the Zoning Commission for an administrative review. Should a request be referred to the Zoning Commission for an administrative review, the applicant shall submit 10 application packets, complete with a project narrative and supporting materials for consideration by the Zoning Commission. The requirement for floor plans and a site plan showing relevant site conditions, such Seating arrangement and parking, will be required; however, a survey is not necessary. Final review and approval of any such establishment will be within the discretionary purview of the Zoning Commission.

See 4.4.16: Restaurants for more information about restaurants.

Retail distribution of auto parts

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Retail sales, large (10,001 + square feet)

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See 4.4.17: Retail sales for detailed information.

Retail sales, medium (5,000 - 10,000 square feet)

A business or commercial enterprise engaged in the selling of goods or services directly to consumers for personal use. Retail establishments in the Town of Stratford are classified as small (0-3,000 square feet), medium (3,001-10,000 square feet), or large (10,001+ square feet). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
See 4.4.17: Retail sales for detailed information.

Retail sales, small (0 - 4,999 square feet)

A business or commercial enterprise engaged in the selling of goods or services directly to consumers for personal use. Retail establishments in the Town of Stratford are classified as small (0-3,000 square feet), medium (3,001-10,000 square feet), or large (10,001+ square feet). Such facilities shall not result in objectionable noise, odor, smoke, or dust noticeable off the premises.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CF LB LBB MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for retail sales in the Town of Stratford.

B. Applicability. The standards of this section shall apply to retail sales and services, agencies or stores that are conducted indoors and do not have for sale on the premises any merchandise or service giving off any objectionable noise, odor, smoke or dust noticeable off the premises, excluding the manufacture, processing or servicing of materials except as customarily incidental to a retail use, the sale of alcoholic beverages except as permitted under Section 4.4.5 (Alcoholic Beverages) of these Regulations.

C. General requirements.

1) Unless otherwise stated by this section, or another provision of these Regulations, any lot used for retail sales shall meet the dimensional standards of the underlying district.

2) Within the CF District, a retail sales establishment shall meet the dimensional standards required for the CA, with the following modifications:

a) The minimum lot area shall be 40,000 square feet.
b) The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet, and depth shall be 100 feet.
c) The minimum building size shall be 4,000 square feet and no building or structure shall exceed a floor area ratio of 25% of the lot area.
d) Except on lots greater than five acres, there shall be no more than two separate retail entities located in any one building structure and there shall be no more than one building constructed on each lot.
e) Sign provisions outlined in Section 6.11.10 shall apply to any retail sales establishment in the CF District.

Satellite antennas (commercial property)

A dish shaped antenna designed to receive television broadcasts relayed by microwave signals from earth orbiting communications satellites. Satellite antennas may include amateur radio antennas.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for the construction and maintenance of satellite antennas in the Town of Stratford.

B. General requirements for all satellite dishes.

1) Only one satellite antenna shall be permitted on any lot.

2) All satellite antennas shall comply with the side rear yard requirements for a principal building in that district. Installation within the required front yard setback is prohibited.

3) Adequate landscaping and visual screening shall be provided as required of antenna installations.

4) A building permit shall be required, and any installation shall conform to the applicable building code and electrical code regulations and requirements.

5) All installations shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, be of a non-combustible, nonreflective mesh-type corrosive-resistant material, be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner and be maintained in a condition equal to that at the time of installation.

6) If an obstruction on an adjoining property is placed so as to interfere with the reception at the antenna, prior to relocation, or any alteration, site plan approval of the Zoning Commission must be obtained.

7) No form of advertising or identification shall be allowed on any antenna or framework, other than the manufacturer's identification plate, which shall not be larger than six inches by six inches.

Commercial property satellite dishes. These standards shall apply to any satellite antennas more than 36 inches in diameter. Such satellite dishes shall be heard as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of the Zoning Regulations. The maximum dimensions for a satellite television antenna shall be as follows:

1) The maximum overall height of an antenna shall be 15 feet from existing grade level for ground-mounted antenna.

2) The maximum diameter of such antenna shall be 10 feet.

3) Any satellite dish greater than 36 inches in diameter shall be screened completely from public view.

4) Such antenna shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from property lines.

Satellite antennas (residential property)

A dish shaped antenna designed to receive television broadcasts relayed by microwave signals from earth orbiting communications satellites. Satellite antennas may include amateur radio antennas.

Development Requirements:

See 6.1.8: Satellite antennas for information on general requirements.

Residential property satellite dishes. The standards shall apply to all satellite antennas less than 36 inches in diameter and installed in connection to a residential use.

1) Such antenna shall not be connected to receivers which are not located on the same lot as the antenna and must be for private, non-commercial use only.

2) Roof mounted antennas more than 36 inches in diameter shall be prohibited.

3) Such antenna shall be setback a minimum of three feet from side and rear property lines. All ground-mounted satellite dishes shall be located in the rear half of the property.

Seasonal dwellings to year-round (conversion of)

A structure designed and intended for human habitation in a seasonal or recreational nature and not as a permanent dwelling. Seasonal dwellings shall not be resided in by any one person for more than a total of 30 days from November 15 through April 15 of the following year.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for the conversion of seasonal dwellings in the Town of Stratford to year-round dwellings. For the purposes of this regulation, seasonal dwellings shall be as defined in Section 2.2 (Definitions) of these Regulations.

B. Applicability. The standards described in this section shall apply to any seasonal dwellings in the Town of Stratford wishing to be converted to a year-round dwelling.

C. Conversion from seasonal to year-round use. Seasonal dwellings may be converted for year-round use subject to all local building, zoning, and health codes, however, in no instance shall the Zoning Commission be allowed to grant approval for year-round conversion of seasonal dwellings located on Town-owned property. Any proposed conversion within a coastal management boundary shall require a Coastal Site Plan Review Approval from the Zoning Commission.

Self-storage facility

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 5,000 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards and requirements for self-storage facilities within the Town of Stratford.

B. Special permit required. A self-storage facility is subject to the approval of the Zoning Commission as a special permit, as provided for under Section 7.3.4 (Special Permit) of these Regulations, provided that the standards of this section are met.

C. General requirements.

1) The facility shall be located on a lot of not less than 10 acres in size under one ownership.

2) The facility shall be part of a mixed-use building, or buildings, into which are incorporated other permitted uses in the underlying zone.

3) The height limitations of the underlying zone are suspended subject to the Zoning Commission establishing an appropriate height for the facility on a case-by-case basis, given the topography of the site, its proximity to other existing structures, the height of same, and the relationship of the height of the proposed facility to infrastructure or transportation facilities adjacent thereto, but in no event shall exceed 50 feet in height or four stories.

Shipyards and yacht clubs

SHIPYARD
A facility where ships are built, repaired, and stored. Also includes the terms of a dockyard or boatyard.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per boat berth/mooring and 1 boat (10 feet by 40 feet) trailer space per 20 boat berths
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Short-term rentals

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Short-term rentals, such as VRBO, Airbnb or similar rentals, are not a regulated activity in the Town of Stratford.

Single-family dwelling

A building designated for or occupied by one family.

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Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per unit
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Single-Family Residence Districts (RS-1, -2, -3, -4).

A. Purpose. The purpose of the Single-Family Residence District(s) is to provide areas for detached residential dwellings of varying densities and associated accessory and incidental uses.

B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses within the Single-Family Residence Districts are delineated in Section 4.2 (Consolidated Use Table). The Consolidated Use Table includes all permitted, special permit, and prohibited uses in addition to procedural requirements and references to additional use-related standards.

C. Dimensional standards. The following dimensional standards shall apply to all development within the Single-Family Residence Districts. Supplemental dimensional standards found in Section 4.4 (Use Related Standards) and Section 6 (Site Development Standards) shall also be required. See § A220-3.2.1C for detailed information.

Social clubs

A building or grounds, or portion thereof, that is owned or leased by a private organization or nonprofit group and used for meeting, recreational, or social purposes. Social clubs may include fraternal halls.

Solar structures (building mounted)

SOLAR, BUILDING MOUNTED
A solar energy system that is affixed to or an integral part of a principal or accessory building, including but not limited to photovoltaic or hot water solar energy systems which are contained within roofing materials, windows, skylights, and awnings.

Development Requirements:
A building mounted solar system/structure located on any roof face, or side and rear building facade, of a principal or accessory structure may be permitted, provided that the system meets the following standards:

1) The system shall not exceed the total square footage of the roof surface to which it is attached.

2) The system shall be less than four inches from the roof surface, whenever possible and shall not project laterally from the building facade or roof edge more than 3.5 feet.

3) The system shall be designed to meet one of the following height standards based on the roof type in which the system is located on:

a) Pitched roof. Shall not extend beyond three feet parallel to the roof surface or more than five feet above the highest peak of said roof.
b) Flat roof. Shall not extend beyond four feet parallel to the roof.

4) Signage or writing of any kind is not permitted on any portion of the system, other than required manufacturer plates and safety labeling.

Solar structures (free standing)

SOLAR, FREE STANDING
A solar energy system with a supporting framework that is placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that is independent of any building or other structure other than parking lot canopy solar energy systems.

Development Requirements:
A freestanding solar structure/system located in the interior side yard or interior rear yard of a property may be permitted, provided that the system meets following standards:

1) The system shall not produce more than one megawatt of electricity or exceed a total area of 10% of the total lot area.

2) The system shall not exceed a height of six feet in a Residential District, eight feet in a Commercial District, or 10 feet in an Industrial District and shall be located as close to the ground as practicable, with the minimum clearance between the lowest point of the system and the surface on which it is mounted being three feet.

3) All parts of the freestanding system shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the interior side and interior rear property lines and shall not be located in a public utility easement.

4) Such system must be gray, natural green, or beige in color, with the exception of the solar photovoltaic panels which are usually black, or system must be screened from view from surrounding residential properties. Such system shall not include any unfinished lumber.

5) Any mature tree that is to be removed to accommodate such free-standing solar structures shall be replaced on property at the discretion of the Conservation Superintendent.

Solar structures (parking lot canopy)

SOLAR, PARKING LOT CANOPY
A solar energy system with a supporting framework that is placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that is independent of any building or other structure, which is used in a parking lot or the top story of a parking structure to shade vehicles parked in such lot or structure.

Development Requirements:
A solar parking lot canopy structure/system located in the interior side yard or interior rear yard of a property may be permitted, provided that the system meets the following standards:

1) The system shall not cover more than 50% of the parking lot or story of the parking structure in which it is located.

2) The system shall be between eight and 15 feet in height, so as to provide parking underneath said system, with a minimum clearance of 7.5 feet between the lowest point of the system and the surface on which is it mounted.

3) All parts of the system shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the interior side and interior rear property lines and shall not be located in a public utility easement.

4) Such system must be gray, natural green, or beige in color, with the exception of the solar photovoltaic panels which are usually black, or system must be screened from view from surrounding residential properties. Signage or writing of any kind is not permitted on any portion of any parking lot canopy solar energy system, other than required manufacturer plates or safety labeling. Such system shall not include any unfinished lumber.

Special events

SPECIAL EVENTS (TEMPORARY EVENTS)
A temporary accessory use held for a limited period of time, typically outdoor in nature. Such events may include, but is not limited to, carnivals, fairs, and sidewalk sales. Special events shall not include those activities which are merely an extension of the principal use itself, such as a school graduation or athletic competition.

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this regulation is to establish standards for temporary uses and special events in the Town of Stratford

B. Special events. Special events, including carnivals, shows, fairs, pop-ups, and other similar special events, are permitted subject to approval of the Planning and Zoning Administrator based on consideration of the factors set forth in this section. In lieu of approval or disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Administrator may refer any request for approval to the Zoning Commission for an administrative review.

1) The Planning and Zoning Administrator or Zoning Commission shall find that the proposed event will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety, or welfare of the public, after consideration of parking, length of the event, hours of operation, effect upon the surrounding neighborhood, noise level and air pollution.

2) Such events are not permitted in residential districts, except on property containing schools, churches, fraternal organizations or on Town-owned property.

3) A site plan drawn to scale shall be submitted showing property size, layout of rides, games and tents, parking, sanitation facilities, lighting, etc.

4) Tents or canopies used in conjunction with carnivals, shows, fairs and similar events may exceed the height, size, consecutive days, and times per calendar year requirement as stated in Section 6.1 (Accessory Buildings and Structures) upon approval by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.

C. Sidewalk sales. Up to two sidewalk sales may be permitted for retail uses each year, each not lasting more than three days, subject to the following conditions:

1) The retailer must notify the Planning and Zoning office in writing, seven days in advance, of its plans to hold such a sidewalk sale with dates of operation.

2) The area to be used for such sidewalk sale shall be limited to 100 square feet of area and the sidewalk sale operation shall not prevent safe and free passage of pedestrians and vehicles.

3) Sidewalk sales which exceed the above parameters may be approved by the Zoning Commission in administrative session in the same manner as carnivals, shows and fairs.

D. Tag/estate sales. Up to three tag sales or estate sales may be permitted per year, subject to the following conditions:

1) Such tag sale(s) may only be permitted in association with a single, two, or three family dwelling.
2) Such tag sale(s) or estate sale(s) shall be a maximum of two days.
3) Such sale(s) shall only be permitted between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
4) No item for sale shall encroach on any Town rights-of-way (sidewalks and streets).

E. Temporary liquor permits. A temporary liquor permit may be approved administratively by zoning staff if it is found that the subject of the request will not have an adverse impact on the health, safety, or welfare of the public, after consideration of parking, length of the event, hours of operation, effect upon the surrounding neighborhood, noise level and air pollution. All applicants shall submit a detailed site plan showing where any temporary structures, such as service bars and tents, will be set up.

Sports academy

Stone and monument production facilities

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Surgical and outpatient centers

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Swimming pools

Swimming pools are as defined in the State of Connecticut Building Code.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right ARH RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4

Development Requirements:
Swimming pools may be installed in any district only as accessory to a dwelling for the private use of the owners or occupants of such dwelling and their families and guests and only on the conditions provided herein:

1) Such pool is installed in the rear yard of the premises or in that portion of the side yard that lies not less than 50 feet from any street line.

2) Such pool shall not be erected closer than 10 feet from the rear and side property lines of the premises, and any part of the structure including decks, filters, slides, heaters, tanks, etc. shall not be erected closer than five feet from the rear and side property lines of the premises, or in the case of a corner lot, closer than 25 feet from any street line.

3) Fencing or other safety barriers or devices are as required in the State of Connecticut Building Code.

4) Swimming pool wastewater shall not be drained into a street, storm sewer or onto adjoining property. In the event pool wastewater creates an adverse situation onto adjoining property, a water retention system may need to be installed.

5) Any exterior lighting shall be directed so as to prevent objectionable glare across the property lines.

6) A zoning and building permit is required for any swimming pool as defined in the State of Connecticut Building Code.

7) Any commercially owned swimming pools shall be heard by the Zoning Commission as a special permit under Section 7.3.4 of these Regulations.

Tattoo and body piercing establishments

Technical/vocational school

Tents and canopies

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Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Tents/canopies may be erected in any district for the private use of the owners or occupants of such property, their families, and guests and only on the conditions provided herein:

1) Tents/canopies may be erected for not more than three consecutive days.

2) Tents/canopies may be erected on the same property not more than two times per calendar year. (Town property such as Boothe Memorial Park is exempt as it would be utilized by the public.)

3) Tents/canopies shall not exceed a total of 800 square feet in size nor exceed 14 feet in height to the peak.

4) Tents/canopies shall not be erected closer than 10 feet from all property lines of the premises and in the case of a corner lot, closer than 25 feet from any street line.

5) A permit to erect a tent/canopy is required and may be obtained at the Stratford Building Department. A plot plan drawn to scale shall be submitted showing all buildings on the property and the proposed location and size of the tent/canopy.

6) Tents/canopies that are used for recreational camping purposes and do not exceed 120 square feet in size are exempt from all requirements.

Theatres, movie and performing arts

A venue dedicated to the performance of plays, musicals, operas, and other dramatic or theatrical productions, including indoor motion picture projection and indoor dramatic or musical productions. May also include customary accessory uses such as costume and set design and production. A theatre shall not include those that are adult oriented.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Travel agency

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC CF MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Truck terminals

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Truck, trailer, and farm equipment sales

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Two and three family dwellings

DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
A building on a single lot designated for or occupied by two families living independently of each other.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA LB RM-1

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per unit
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
Two and Three Family Residence District (RM-1)

A. Purpose. The purpose of the Two and Three Family Residence District is to provide areas for attached, two and three family residential dwellings and associated accessory and incidental uses.

B. Permitted uses. Permitted uses within the Two and Three Family Residence District are delineated in Section 4.2 (Consolidated Use Table). The Consolidated Use Table includes all permitted, special permit and prohibited uses in addition to procedural requirements and references to additional use-related standards.

C. Dimensional standards. The following dimensional standards shall apply to all development within the Two and Three Family Residence District. Supplemental dimensional standards found in Section 4.4 (Use Related Standards) and Section 6 (Site Development Standards) shall also be required. See § A220-3.2.2C for detailed information.

D. Additional requirements. In addition to the requirements of this section, development within the Two and Three Family Residence District shall also be required to meet the use-related standards outlined in Section 4.4 (Use Related Standards) and Section 6 (Site Development Standards).

Urgent care facility

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Vape and smoke shop

Veterinary clinic and animal hospitals

A facility for the care, grooming, diagnosis, and medical treatment of animals and those in need of surgical procedures and may include overnight accommodation on premises for treatment, observation and/or recuperation. For the purposes of these Regulations, an animal hospital shall be synonymous with a veterinary clinic.

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 200 square feet of floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Warehousings establishment

An establishment where goods are stored but not sold at retail to customers.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be more than 500 feet from the boundary of a residential or commercial district.

Waste disposal/processing facilities

A specialized facility designed to handle the collection, treatment, and management of various types of waste generated by residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional activities. May include incinerators and power/nuclear plants.

Vehicle Parking:
1.25 required parking spaces per employee scheduled for the largest daily work shift
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Wholesale establishments

An establishment that primarily sells goods in large quantities to retailers, businesses, or other institutional customers rather than selling directly to individual consumers.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CC MA MB MC

Vehicle Parking:
1 required parking space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Wind structures

Development Requirements:
Roof-mounted. A wind energy system attached to the roof of a building may be permitted, provided such system meets the following standards:

1) Such a system is only permitted on structures that are a minimum of four stories or 40 feet tall and only on roofs with a slope of one inch per foot or less.

2) One turbine shall be permitted for every 750 square feet of the combined roof area of all structures on lot. For a pitched roof, each surface of the roof shall be included in the roof area calculation.

3) The system shall not exceed a maximum rated capacity of three kilowatts per turbine.

4) The system shall be located so that it is set back from the roof or parapet wall one foot for every foot in height of the device above the roof or parapet wall.

5) The maximum height of the system shall be 15 feet measured from the roof surface on which the system is mounted to the highest edge of the system, with the exception of any pitches 10:12 or greater. For a pitched roof, the system shall not extend more than five feet above the highest peak of said roof.

6) The system shall not be visible from the street when installed on any property designated as historic or located within a historic district.

7) The system shall be installed by a professional installer certified to install wind turbines and only pursuant to manufacturer specifications.

Wireless telecommunication facilities (P)

That portion of a property or structure, including supporting structures, where equipment or devices collect or transmit telecommunications or radio signals from a mobile radio communication source and transmit those signals to another facility, another communications source or receiver, or to a central switching computer which connects the mobile unit with land-based telephone lines.

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right CA CC CF CNC LB LBB MA MB MC OPD RCD RM-1 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 WF

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
A. Purpose. See § A220-4.4.23A for details.

B. Applicability. The locational preferences and general criteria established in this section apply to the siting of wireless telecommunications and other facilities under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Connecticut Siting Council, pursuant to Section 16-50x of the Connecticut General Statutes.

C. Locational preferences and co-location requirements. In order to accomplish the above objectives, the Commission establishes the following order of locational preference to guide the location of wireless telecommunication facilities under the Siting Council's jurisdiction, with Subsection C1) being the most preferred location and Subsection C6) being the least preferred location:

1) When completely concealed within existing structures and located in a CA, MA, MB, MC, LB, LBB, OPD, CF, WF, or CNC District.

2) When located on existing structures such as buildings, billboards, smokestacks, electric transmission towers, etc., and located in a CA, MA, MB, or MC District.

3) When located on existing structures in an LB, LBB, OPD, CF, CNC or WF District.

4) When located on existing government or institutional facilities in a residential district.

5) When located on new structures in CA, MA, MB or MC District.

6) When located on new structures in an LB, LBB, OPD, CF, CNC or WF District.

Providers are required to maximize the use of existing or proposed wireless telecommunication facilities through the mutual sharing of sites. All applicants for new facilities are required to provide:

1) Satisfactory demonstration by a qualified licensed engineer or other individual qualified in telecommunications that the proposed wireless telecommunication facility cannot be reasonably accommodated on a site containing an existing wireless telecommunication facility due to safety issues, reasons, potential interference, lack of height, etc.

2) Satisfactory demonstration by a qualified licensed engineer or other individual qualified in telecommunications that the proposed wireless telecommunication facility or the structure to which it is attached to is designed or is able to accommodate both the applicants' antennas and comparable antennas for at least two additional users. A notarized affidavit must be provided stating that space on the proposed facility or structure shall be made available to future users when technically possible.

D. General requirements.

1) No lights or illumination shall be permitted.

2) No signs shall be permitted on any facility unless otherwise permitted by these Regulations.

3) All utilities proposed to serve a wireless telecommunication facility shall be installed underground unless otherwise approved by the Commission.

4) All wireless telecommunication facilities shall comply with FCC standards for nonionizing electromagnetic emissions and all generators or equipment shall comply with all state and local noise regulations. Proper documentation to prove compliance with these standards must be submitted with each application.

5) No wireless telecommunication facility shall be permitted on property located within a Stratford Historic District, National Register Historic District or on any property located on the State or National Register of Historic Places.

6) All accessory or equipment buildings shall be architecturally designed to blend in with the surrounding environment, be screened from view by suitable vegetation and/or fencing and shall meet the minimum setback requirements of the underlying zoning district. All buildings and/or grounds shall conform to the general style of architecture and landscaping in the neighborhood. Each principal structure shall be constructed on a lot containing the minimum frontage, width and lot area required in the applicable district.

7) If all higher preference locations have been explored and documented to be unfeasible and when a tower supporting wireless telecommunications antennas must be constructed to provide coverage, the following additional standards shall apply:

a) Towers shall be located a minimum of 500 feet from any residential dwelling unit or to a public playground or public school.

b) Towers proposed in commercial or industrial districts shall be set back a distance equal or greater than the height of the proposed tower including the antenna and all other appurtenances.

c) Towers shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any area designated as an inland wetland, waterbody or watercourse and a minimum of 75 feet from any area designated as a tidal wetland.

d) Towers shall be limited to a maximum of 100 feet and shall be a monopole design.

e) Towers shall be camouflaged or painted as well as landscaped so as to reduce their visual impact.

f) A special permit or variance shall not be granted to allow a tower to be built on speculation.

8) A wireless telecommunication facility not in use for six months shall be removed by the facility owner and/or the property owner. This removal shall occur within 90 days of the end of such six-month period.

Wireless telecommunication facilities (S)

That portion of a property or structure, including supporting structures, where equipment or devices collect or transmit telecommunications or radio signals from a mobile radio communication source and transmit those signals to another facility, another communications source or receiver, or to a central switching computer which connects the mobile unit with land-based telephone lines.

Wood working facility

Districts Where Allowed Districts where use is allowed by right MA

Vehicle Parking:
For more information see 6.8: Parking and loading.

Bicycle Parking:
For more information on bicycle parking requirements, see 6.8.8: Bicycle parking.

Passenger Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Merchandise Loading:
For more information on loading requirements, see 6.8.10: Required number of loading spaces.

Development Requirements:
MA District:
Such facility must be contained wholly within a building.
Such facility must be not less than 100 feet from a street and 200 feet from a Residential District boundary.

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