3. Accessory Structures on Residential Lots (Non-Dwelling).
3. Accessory Structures on Residential Lots (Non-Dwelling). a. Permitted and required accessory uses to residential properties shall be on the same lot of record as the principal use to which they are necessary and shall be such as not to alter the character of the premises on which it is located. b. On lots less than three acres, no freestanding accessory structure shall occupy part of the required Front Yard. c. In no case shall an accessory structure be allowed that is larger in size or height than the principal building. d. See the Table of Dimensional Requirements – Residence Districts for rear and side setbacks (Section 4.1.4) e. Residential accessory building size may not exceed the size and number requirements outlined below 4 5 Lot Size Maximum Maximum Maximum total individual number of accessory accessory accessory structure area structure structures footprint Less than ½ acre No greater than 3 1,000 s.f. 800 sq. ft. ½ an acre to 1 acre No greater than 4 1,000 s.f. 1000 sq. ft. 1 acre to 3 acres No greater than 4 2,000 s.f. 1,500 sq. ft. 3 or more acres Must be smaller No specific limit, No specific limit, than principal lot coverage lot coverage building, may be applies applies located in any yard(front, side, or rear) 4 Ground mounted solar panels are exempt from footprint size limitations of this Section 4.1.6, but not lot coverage limitations. 5 Historic storage or accessory structures on properties identified on the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) or by the local or state Massachusetts Historical Commissions will not count towards maximum allowable square footage for the purposes of adding new accessory structures: however, expanding an existing historic structure will be counted towards the allowable square footage. -11-