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THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION
10 MECHANIC STREET, SUITE 301
WORCESTER, MA 01608

Maura HEatey
(508) 792-7600

ATTORNEY GENERAL                                                                     (508) 795-1991 fax
www.mass.gov/ago

July 13, 2018

Tracy K. Kenney, Town Clerk
Town of Canton

801 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

Re: Canton Annual Town Meeting of May 14, 2018 -- Case # 9053

Warrant Articles # 21, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58
(Zoning)

Warrant Articles # 11, and 40 (General)

Dear Ms. Kenney:

Articles 21, 39, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 56, 57, and 58 - We
approve these Articles, and the map amendments related to Article 21, from the May 14, 2018

Canton Annual Town Meeting.

Articles 11 and_43 — We retain these Articles for further review and will issue our
decision on them by our deadline of September 12, 2018.

Note: Pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 32, neither general nor zoning by-laws take effect unless the Town
has first satisfied the posting/publishing requirements of that statute. Once this statutory
duty is fulfilled, (1) general by-laws and amendments take effect on the date these posting
and publishing requirements are satisfied unless a later effective date is prescribed in the
by-law, and (2) zoning by-laws and amendments are deemed to have taken effect from the
date they were approved by the Town Meeting, unless a later effective date is prescribed in
the by-law.

Very truly yours,

MAURA HEALEY
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Mangarct J: Lele

by: Margaret J. Hurley, Assistant Attorney General
Chief, Central Massachusetts Division

ce; Town Counsel Paul DeRensis

Director, Municipal Law Unit
Ten Mechanic Street, Suite 301
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 792-7600 x 4402

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OFFICE OF THE
‘TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gown af Canton, Massachusetts
nana)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

VOTE TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTIONS 2.1 AND 6.0 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS BY ADDING
“LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (B)” AND “LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C)”

Article 24        To see If the Town of Canton will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law of the Town Canton, as most
recently amended, as follows:
1.      To amend the map entitled “Zoning Map of Town of Canton”, to place the parcels (Assessors Map 35,

Parcel 4, Map 22, Parcel 1, Map 22, Parcel 2, Map 33, Parcel 4, Map 33, Parcel 5 and Map 34, Parcel 2)
shown on the plan entitled “Proposed Rezoning Exhibit", prepared by DlPrete Engineering, Into the Limited
Industrial (C) District.

2.      To amend Section 2.1 by adding “Limited Industrial (B)” and “Limited Industrial (C)” under the heading
“INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS”,
3.        To amend Section 6.0 by adding a new Section 6.8 as follows:

6.8 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C) DISTRICTS

6.8.1 Purpose
The Limited Industrial (C) (LI(C)) District has been established to accomplish the following goals:
1. To promote the economtc health and stability of the Town by encouraging development and economic
investment that will generate employment and tax revenue.
2. To provide additional planning flexibility for projects.
3. Toredevelop underutilized and/or blighted sites.
6.8.2 Applicability

Buildings, structures, lots and uses within the LI (C) District shall be governed by the Zoning By-Law, except as
modified by the provisions of this Section, Where provisions of this Section conflict or are Inconsistent with other
provisions of the Zoning By-law, the provisions of this Section shall govern,

In the event of damage or destruction to any bulidings or structures originally constructed pursuant to an approval
issued hereunder, such bulldings and structures may be rebullt and restored consistent with the original approval
without the requirement of obtaining any further approvals.

6.8.3 Special Permits and Site Plan Review and Approval
The Board of Appeals Is hereby designated as the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all purposes with
respect to any proposed projects within the LI (C) Olstrict. All speclal permit applications shall conform to the
provisions of thls Section 6.8 and the Board of Appeals’ Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L,c.40A,
Section 9 governing the administration of applications for speclat permits.

In the LI(C) District, the SPGA may give site plan review and approval In accordance with the procedures provided
In Section 10.5.1-10.5.4, and may grant a special permit In accordance with the procedures provided in Section
10.4.3, for a project that satisfies the criteria and conditions set out below,

The SPGA may approve an application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit based on a finding
that the proposed project, as submitted or modified prior to its action, Is In compliance with the criteria for
approval set forth in Section 10.5.5 and M.G.L.c.40A, Section 9; provided, however, that the SPGA may deny the
application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit If It determines that the effect of the proposed
project on the public Interest Is so Intrusive that no reasonable conditions can be developed to avoid that effect.

The SPGA may In its discretion walve any of the standards and criteria stated In this Section 6.8 or otherwise set
forth In this Zoning By-law if the SPGA finds that such walver does not derogate from the purposes of such

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standards and criteria because the proposed project satisfles the criteria stated in Section 10.5.5 of this Zoning By-
Law.

Any speclal permit or site plan approval granted by the SPGA for a project in the LI (C) District shall lapse 3 years
after the grant thereof, provided such pertod shall not Include such time to pursue or await the determination of an

appeal thereof.

6.8.4 Uses
Uses allowed by right in elther the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts shall be allowed by right In
the LI (C) District. Multiple priricipal or main bulldings and uses shall be permitted on a Development Parcel.

In addition, the SPGA may Issue a Special Permit for any use(s) within a Development Parcel in the LI (C) District
which are allowed by Speclal Permit {n elther the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts (whether or
not such uses are conducted within a completely enclosed bullding) Including, without [Imitation, a Hotel use on a
Lot of not less than 2.5 acres, as well as any uses, facilities, amenities and structures accessory to any of the
principal uses allowed hereunder within the Development Parcel (whether at, below, or above grade), Including,
without limitation, surface parking, below ground or above-ground, structured parking (not to exceed two levels
above grade) and driveways and roadways, serving any principal uses within the Develapment Parcel.

6.8.5 Density and Dimensional Requirements

The Density and Dimensional Requirements set forth In the below shall apply In the Lt (C) District. In the
application of the requirements below, the same shall not be applied to the Individual lots or ownership units
comprising or within a Development Parcel, but shall be applied as If the Development Parcel were a single
conforming lot, whether or not the Development Parcel Is In single- or multiple-ownership at the time of Issuance of
a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval or thereafter; provided, however, that violation of this section by an owner
or occupant of a single lot or ownership unit or leased premises within a Development Parcel! shall not be deemed
to be a violation by any other owner or occupant within the Development Parcel provided there exists an

organization of owners.

Area, frontage, and bulk                                     Development Parcel®

10 acres

250 ft,

30%

70 feet
10 feet
10 feet
10 feet

Minimum Lot Area

Minimum Frontage

Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Building Height"?
Minimum Front Setback’
Minimum Side Setback@
Minimum Rear Setback’

Footnotes:
1, Bullding heights shall be measured as set forth In the State Bullding Code 780 CMR 101.0 et seq.

2. The SPGA may allow an Increase In the maximum height for any accessory structure(s) reasonably
necessary for the safe and efficlent operation of the principal use (e.g., support poles for “catch” netting used
as part of a driving range or other similar commercial recreation facility), provided such structure(s) complies
with applicable federal and state requirements.

3. See Section 4.3.3,

4. The SPGA may walve any setback distance where It finds such a waiver appropriate because of specific
physical circumstances, such as irregular lot lines or other natural features that create open space or buffers.

5. Development Parcel shall mean one or more Lots within the LI (C) District which together are designated
by a project applicant as a Development Parcel. The Lots comprising a Development Parcel need not be In the
same ownership. Where the Development Parcel consists of more than a single Lot, the Lots, in combination,
shall be treated as the Development Parcel, may be contiguous or non-contiguous, and shall be considered one
‘Development Parcel’.

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6.8.6 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements

Projects In the LI (C) District shall provide and malntain off-street automobile parking (which may be either
structured or non-structured, at, below or above grade) in connection with the erection, establishment or
Increase [n units or dimensions of bullding, structures and principal uses, in the amounts set forth in Section
6.1.1 (which amounts may be in excess of the minimum amount required). The parking requirement for any
accessory use shall be deemed satisfied by satisfying the parking requirements for the principal use.

Off -Street parking spaces, to the extent required by Section 6.1.1, may be provided anywhere within the
Development Parcel and need not be on the same Lot as the parking generator.

Parking garages, parking decks, or any other parking structures, and the parking of any motor vehicles
shall be allowed on and above ground level and below finished grade at any level, as may be allowed by the SPGA.

In addition to the requirements for automobile parking spaces there shall also be provided for each
building or group of bulldings sufficient off-street loading space to ensure that all loading operations take place off
of the public way.

Projects in the LI (C) District shall require only one means of access to the public roadway system of the
Town,

Pursuant to Section 6.1.15, the SPGA may, by Special Permit, authorize a deviation from or walver of any
parking or off-street loading requirement set forth herein or elsewhere in the Zoning By-Law,

6.8.7 Signs and Advertising Devises

In issuing a Special Permit pursuant to this Section 6.8, the SPGA may authorize a comprehensive signage package
for a project which signage deviates from the requirements which would otherwise be applicable pursuant to
Section 6.3 of this By-Law provided that the Board finds that such comprehensive signage package does nat result
in substantial detriment to the neighborhood.

Or to take any other action relative thereto,

Board of Selectmen

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws of the Town Canton be amended as follows:

1.      To amend the map entitled “Zoning Map of Town of Canton”, ta place the parcels (Assessor
Parcels 35_4_0; 22_1_0; 22_2_0; 33_4_0;33_5_0; and 34_2_0) shown on the plan entitled
“Proposed Rezoning Exhibit”, prepared by DiPrete Engineering, into the Limited Industrial (C)
District.

2.       To amend Section 2.1 by adding “Limited Industrial (B)" and “Limited Industrial (C)” under the
heading “INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS”.

3.        To amend Section 6.0 by adding a new Section 6.8 as follows:

6.8 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (C) DISTRICTS

6.8.1 Purpose

The Limited Industrial (C) (L1(C)) District has been established to accomplish the following goals:

1,      To promote the economic health and stability of the Town by encouraging development and
economic    Investment that — will    generate employment and    tax    revenue.

2.        To provide additional planning flexibility for projects.

3        To redevelop underutilized and/or blighted sites,

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6.8.2 Applicability

Buildings, structures, lots and uses within the LI (C) District shall be governed by the Zoning By-Law,
except as modifled by the provisions of this Section, Where provisions of this Section confilct or are
inconsistent with other provisions of the Zoning By-law, the provisions of this Section shall govern.

In the event of damage or destruction to any bulldings or structures originally constructed pursuant to
an approval issued hereunder, such bulldings and structuras may be rebullt and restored consistent
with the original approval without the requirement of obtalning any further approvals.

6.8.3 Speclal Permits and Site Plan Review and Approval

The Board of Appeals is hereby destgnated as the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all
purposes with respect to any proposed projects within the LI (C) District, All special permit
applications shall conform to the provisions of this Section 6.8 and the Board of Appeals’ Rulas and
Regulations adopted pursuant to M.G.L.c.40A, Section 9 governing the administratlon of applications
for special permits.

In the LI(C) District, the SPGA may give site plan review and approval in accordance with the
procedures provided In Section 10.5.1-10.5.4, and may grant a special permit In accordance with the
procedures provided in Section 10.4.3, for a project that satisfies the criterla and conditions set out

below,

The SPGA may approve an application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit based on
a finding that the proposed project, as submitted or modified prior to its action, is In compliance with
the criteria for approval set forth In Section 10.5.5 and M.G.L. c.40A, Section 9; provided, however, that
the SPGA may deny the application for site plan review and approval and/or special permit if it
determines that the effect of the proposed project on the public interest Is so intrusive that no
reasonable conditions can be developed to avold that effect.

The SPGA may In Its discretion waive any of the standards and criteria stated In this Section 6.8 or
otherwise set forth In thts Zoning By-law If the SPGA finds that such waiver does not derogate from the
purposes of such standards and criteria because the proposed project satisfies the criteria stated in
Section 10.5.5 of this ZonIng By-Law.

Any special permit or site plan approval granted by the SPGA for a project In the LI (C) District shall
lapse 3 years after the grant thereof, provided such perled shall not Include such time to pursue or
await the determinatlon of an appeal thereof,

6.8.4 Uses

Uses allowed by right In either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial (B) Districts shall be allowed
by right in the LI (C) District. Multiple principal or main buildings and uses shall be permitted on a
Development Parcel.

In addition, the SPGA may Issue a Special Permit for any use(s) within a Development Parcel In the LI
(C) District which are allowed by Special Permit in either the Limited Industrial or Limited Industrial
(B) Districts (whether or not such uses are conducted within a completely enclosed  building),
Including, without limitation, a Hotel use on a Lot of not less than 2.5 acres, as well any uses, facilities,
amenities and structures accessory to any of the principal uses allowed hereunder within  the
Development Parcel (whether at, below, or above grade), including, without  Iimitation, surface
parking, below ground or above-ground, structured parking (not to exceed two levels above grade) and
driveways and roadways, serving any principal uses within the Development Parcel.

6.8.5 Density and Dimensional Requirements

The Density and Dimensional Requirements set forth in the table below shall apply in the LI (C)
District. In the application of the requirements below, the same shall not be applied to the Individual

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MEMORIAL HALT,

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lots or ownership units comprising or within a Development Parcel, but shall be appiled as if tha
Development Parcel! were a single conforming lot, whether or not the Development Parcel Is In single-
or multiple-ownership at the time of Issuance of a Special Permit or Site Plan Approval or thereafter;
provided, however, that violation of thls section by an owner or occupant of a single lot or ownership
unit or leased premises within a Development Parcel shall not be deemed to be a violation by any other
owner or occupant within the Development Parcel provided there exists an organization of owners,

Area, frontage, and bulk                              Development Parcel®

Minimum Lot Area                                       10 acres
Minimum Frontage              :                        250 ft.
Maximum Bullding Coverage                           30%
Maximum Building Helght!?:3                        70 feat

Minimum Front Setback*           _                   10 feet

Minimum Side Setback*                        ape      10 feet                  -

Minimum Rear Setback?                                10 feet

Footnotes:

1,      Building heights shall be measured as set forth In the State Bullding Code 780 CMR 101.0 et
seq.

2    The SPGA may allow an Increase In the maximum height for any accessory structure(s)

reasonably necessary for the safe and efficlent operation of the principal use (e.g., support
poles for “catch” netting used as part of a driving range or other similar commercial recreation
facility), provided such structure(s) complies with applicable federal and state requlrements,

3.        See Section 4.3.3,

4.        The SPGA may waive any setback distance where It finds such a waiver appropriate because of
specific physical circumstances, such as Irregular Jot IInes or other natural features that create
open space or buffers,

5.       Development Parcel shall mean one or more Lots within the LI (C) District which together are
designated by a project applicant as a Development Parcel, The Lots comprising a Development
Parcel need not be In the same ownership. Where the Davelopment Parcel! consists of more
than a single Lot, the Lots, in combination, shall be treated as the Davelopment Parcel, may be
contiguous or non-contiguous, and shall be considered one ‘Development Parcel’.

6.8.6 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements

Projects In the LI (C) District shall provide and maintain off-street automobile parting (which may be
either structured or non-structured, at, below or above grade) In connection with the erection,
establishment or Increase In units or dimensions of building, structures and principal uses, In the
amounts set forth in Section 6.1.1 (which amounts may be in excess of the minlmum amount required),
The parking requirement for any accessory use shail be deemed satisfled by satisfying the parking
requirements for the principal use.

Off -Street parking spaces, to the extent required by Section 6.1.1, may be provided anywhere within
the Developnient Parcel and need not be on the same Lot as the parking generator,

Parking garages, parking decks, or any other parking structures, and the parking of any motor vehicles
shall be allowed on and above ground level and below finished grade at any level, as may be allowed by

the SPGA,
In addition to the requirements for automobile parking spaces there shall also be provided for each

bullding or group of buildings sufficlent off-street loading space to ensure that all loading operations
take place off of the public way.

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Projects In the LI (C) District shall require only one means of access to the public roadway system of
the Town,

Pursuant to Section 6.1.15, the SPGA may, by Special Permit, authorize a deviation from or waiver of
any parking or off-street loading requirement set forth herein or elsewhere In the Zoning By-Law,

6.8.7 Signs and Advertising Devises

In issuing a Special Permit pursuant to this Saction 6.8, the SPGA may authorize a comprehensive
signage package for a project which signage deviates from the requirements which would otherwise be
applicable pursuant to Section 6.3 of this By-Law provided that the Board finds that such
comprehensive signage package does not result in substantial detriment to the nelghborhood.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 21 as written in the warrant be adopted,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Cornmittee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 21 as printed In the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gaunt of Canton, Meaisarclaactis
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

AMEND
Article
To see

1,

ZONING BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

39 Amend Zoning By-law To Prohibit Recreational Marijuana Establishments

IF the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-law as follows to prohibit Recreational Marljuana
Establishments in all zoning districts, or to take any other action relative thereto:

By amending Section 11, Definitions, to add a definition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments as
follows:

Recreational Marijuana Establishments: All types of marijuana establishments as defined in M.G.L. c, 94G,
§1(j), Including marijuana cultivator, Independent testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturer,
marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business, but not including Registered
Marijuana Dispensaries as defined in Section 7.7.3 of thls Zoning By-law or Medical Marijuana Treatment
Centers as defined In this Section 11 and as defined in Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR
725.004.

By amending the Table of Use Regulations, Section 3,1.4,G, Retall Uses, by adding the following:

G. Retail Uses SR GR   | B |[cB     Li     I      pos |
Recreational Marijuana Establishments         N        N        N        N        N        N        N

Board of Selectinen

PLANNING BOARD MOTION

MOVED:

Establls

1.

That the Zoning By-laws be amended as follows to prohibit Recreational Marijuana
hnients in all zoning districts.

By amending Sectlon 11, Definitions, to add a definition of Recreational Marijuana
Establishments as follows:

Recreational Marijuana Establishments: All types of marijuana establishments as defined In
M.G.L, c. 946, §1(j), Including marijuana cultlvator, Independent testing laboratory, marijuana
product manufacturer, marijuana retaller or any other type of Icensed marijuana-related
business, but not including Registered Marijuana Dispensaries as defined In Section 7.7.3 of
this Zoning By-laws or Medical Marljuana Treatmerit Centers as defined in this Section 11 and
as defined in Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725.004,

By amending the Table of Use Regulations, Section 3.1.4.G, Retail Uses, by adding the
following:

G. Retail Uses   SR  GR |B |cp [Lr {tre [1  POS

Recreational Marijuana      N        N       N       N      N IN        N       N
Establishments

If tha Town votes to establish a new LI(C) zoning district pursuant ta a vote on Article 21 of this
Warrant, then such Table of Use Regulations shall be further amended to add and Insert after the L1(B)
district a colunin for the L1(C) zoning district as follows:

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G. Retail Uses   SR     GR    B      cB      LI      LI{B     LI(C     I | pos
Recreational    N      N     N      N      N      N       N       N]N
Marijuana

Establishments                      .

PLANNING BOARD VOTE; 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motlon presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 39 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 39 as printed in the warrant,

Mark Porter, a member of the Board of Selectmen, but speaking as a citizen of Canton moved the following
substitute motion:

“That the Town of Canton Zoning Bylaw be amended to extend the Town's existing temporary moratorium
prohibiting the development and operation of recreational marijuana establishments In Canton in order to allow the
town the tlme to study the number of marijuana establishments to allow In Town, and/or the time for the town to
decide through public deliberation upon how to govern the time, place and manner of marijuana establishment

operations, as follows:

(a) By replacing the second sentence of Section 7,8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw with “Notwithstanding any
provisions of the General Bylaw or Zoning Bylaw to the contrary, the moratorlum shall be in effect through
December 31, 2018”

(b) By amending the second sentence of Section 7.8.3 of the Zoning Bylaw set forth In paragraph (a) above
by adding at the end of that sentence the words “and shall hereby be further extended In time in effect

through June 30, 2019."
Fire Chief Charles Doody, Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen and Planning Board Chalrperson Thomas Scully,
among others spoke against the substitute motion.
Substitute motion defeated.

DEFEATED BY SHOW OF HANDS

Main motion to adopt Article 39 as printed adopted.

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MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

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AMEND THE TOWN'S GENERAL BY-LAW TO PROHIBIT RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENTS

Article 40     To see if the Town will vote to Amend General By-laws To Prohibit Recreational Marijuana

Establishments
To see If the Town will vote to amend the General By-laws, Article XIV, Police Regulations, to add a new Section
57, Prohibitlon of Recreational Marijuana Establishments as follows, or to take any other action relative thereto:

Section 57. Prohibition of Recreational Marijuana Establishments
(a) No person or entity, corporate or otherwise, shall own or operate In the Town of Canton a Recreational

Marijuana Establishment as defined In subsection (b) of this Section 57.

(b) For purposes of this Section 57, Recreational Marijuana Establishments shall be defined as follows: all
types of marijuana establishments as defined In M.G.L. c. 94G, §1(j), Including marijuana cultivator,
Independent testing taboratory, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retaller or any other type of
licensed marijuana-related business, but not Including Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers as deflned in
Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012 and 105 CMR 725,004.

(c) Whoever violates this Sectlon 57 shall be punished by a fine of $300.00 for each violation. Each day on
which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. This Sectlon 57 may be enforced by any sworn
member of the Town of Canton Pollce Department,

Board of Selectmen
MOVED:        That the General By-laws be amendad by adding a new Section 57 as set forth in the
Warrant,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chalrperson of the Finance Committee, moved Article 40 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

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Tracy K. Kenny, Canton Town clerk)
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OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

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Cow of Carton, Massachusetts
Nan2l

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4,2.7 “HOTEL OR MOTEL IN THE LI DISTRICT
Article 42      To see if the Town will vote to amend Sectlon 4.2.7, “Hotel or Motel in the LI District” of the

Zoning By-Laws by deleting In Its entirety the section and substituting In Its place the following:

4.2.7. Hotel or Motel. A hotel or rnotel shall be a permitted use by special permit if located on a lot containing
not less than 2 acres
Or to take any other action relative thereto.

Planning Board
LANNI           D MOTION:

MOVED:          That Section 4.2.6 of the Zoning By-laws “Hotel or Mote! In the LI District” be amended
by deleting In Its entirety such section and substituting in Its place the following:

4.2.6 Hotel or Motel, A hotel or motel shall be a permitted use by special permit if tocated on a lot
contalning not less than 2 acres In a non-residential zone.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION;
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 42 as written In the warrant be adopted,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chalrperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, rnoved Article 42 as printed In the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

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Tracy K. Kenn@y, Canton Town Clerk;
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‘Telephone (781) 821-503
Fax (781) 821-5016

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
“‘PRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Bax (781) 821-5016

Gown af Canton, Massachusetts
Nala)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAW - HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Article 44         To see If the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws:

i.      By deleting Section 9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD) the text of which Is belng deleted appears below
Indicated by strike out.

2-5-Hetel Overlay District {HOB)

2.574 -Purpese- The purpose-of the Hotel Overlay District {HOD} sto:

4.--Previdetedging-fereceupancy by _individuals-fer-varlous-perleds-of-tlme-by-the-day,-week,-ortengerte
teanslent-guests-as-further-defined-herein;-and

2.---Enceurage the mbcoHateractive-commeretal-uses-that-help-to-contala-trafficwithia-business-andindustdal
areas-and-by doing se;timitImpaets-te-residential portions of the community; and

3:- -Greate regulatery precedures-for-determlining-appropratetocations_foruses-defined herein; and

4,—Previdefor—develepment—in—a—manner—that_strives_to—maintain_the residential _character_of_nearby
nelghberhoods—while-striving--te-eonserve—envirenmental_ features, _weedlands,wet_arcas;—9 pen_sparee;
areas-of scenic housing-beauby, wews-and-vistas;

9,572 -Appleablitys:-The-HOD-shall-e-construcd-as-an-everlay_disteietthis_distdetnay_be-appiied-as-an-overtay
district _to—eny_paree!-of and; which: -has—been—designated_by—a—_tewn_meeting_vote._/ll_requirements—ofthe
underlying-zoning—distret{s)-shalt-remain-in-full Yeree-and_effect,_except-where the requirements-of the HOB-are
mere-restdetlve-er-provide-fer-uses-or structures net etherwise-avallable-in-the-underying_distiet:in-sueh-eases;
the-requirements-of-the-HOD-may—supersede_the_underlying zoning regulations_upen the Issuanee-of-a—special
permitfrom-the-Planning-Beard;

9-5-3-Loeatons—ant-EligIbiityi-No-parcel shall be placed in the HOD unless It contains at leasttwe—-@)
eentigueus-upland-acres-efland.the-lecation-of-a-HOD-shall-inelude-all-tand-designated by Fewn Meeting as-belag
within-the HOD__pursuant te See_9-5.2,

9-5-4 Definitions, See-Section -H, “Hotel Overtay Disteet~

9,5,5se-RestreHons;-An-HOp;consisting-ef theuses-set forth-below;_Individually-erin-comblination; maybe
authorized-by-a~spectal-_permitissuedby the Panning -Beard_pursuantte-this-S ectlen-and_la-compliance- vith the
standards-set forth-hereln-Extended-Stay_Ledglng_may_also_be-authorlzed-as-defined-herein Structures and-ises
accessory-te-the-ise-set forth abeve_tneluding:-underground_uulltestecated_on-atot seming-the-guest-quarters;
jaundrtfaeliities;-roadways-may_alse-be allowed, A-restaurant-shal-be-allewedn-a-hetelin-a Hotel Overlay District
(KOBy-upenthe issuanee_ef-a-special permit fromthe-Planning- Beard:

pplication-fer-a-speelal_permit for-eenstruction within the HOD shall be-submittedtothe
Pirie Seert on farcte tortmetiiey the Planning. Beetcs oceurnpnifiod oy-tne tocc cab sort chau, tee Relontng
infermation-and data;-and-a-develepment-plan- as-deseribed below:
4.—AlLoHthe Information required-for-site-plan-apprevat pursuantte-Section 16.5-
2s -The-name(s}-and-addressfes}-efHthe-Applicant-and-alHegal-andbenefiela-owners-of the-site;-coples-eF-all
lnstruments;-epHens,-centracts_or_encumbrances_affecting_ewnership-of the-development-site;_and—an
instrument executed by_all-_persens_ownlng- propery within the -site-consenting-te-the-development- of the
Subject-property-as-applied fer;
3.—A-propesed development schedule-shewing-the-beginning-of-censtructon,—the _rate_of_construction-and
development inaciuding-stages;|F-applleable;andthe-estimated-date-of completion;

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4-—A-narrativerepert_prepared-by—qualified_prefessionats;—detalling-thetmpact-of the _development onthe
Fown's-capacity te-_furaish services tneluding; but noHimited te, roads; water and sanitation:

5:—Infermation regarding -the-number and_tind-of units and_other structures_{ineluding signs} propesed, thelr
leeatlon; the-number—ofusnlts—planned,—the-type of -rrateralste—be—usedn—eenstruction;_and—ether
projections -pertalning-therete:

6.--—Areas-to be setaside-for-bullding structures; parking-areas,and-any easements;

7 -A-traffle-study—and—al_otheraformation that the Planning-Beard—may—reasonably—require-in—a-form
acceptable-to-it-te-agsist in_determiining-whether the Applicant's _proposed-develepment_plan_ meets the
ebjectives-of this Section:

identiaLbistrict; the-Planning Beard may-approve 3-H OB-with-ne-mere-than- twenty
five_percent-(25%)-lok-co      teeveraget-a_Business, Industrat-ortmited trdustral pistret, the Manaing Beard nay
approve-a-HOb-with ne-more-than forty percent {46%} et coverages

9,5.8—Dimensionat_Regilatiens:—Al-dimensions—shall_comply—with_the-provisions—ef _the—lot-dimensienal
regulations-of this subsection. tn-additienthe-applieant shall _prepare-a Development -andse_plantn-accerdanee
withdesign-stendards submitted and -appreved by the Planning Board:

REQUIRED                                          RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:
tetArea                                          Mintmumtwe-(?)-aeres
Frontage                                         Mintmunref-twe-hundred-and
ffrentage
tot Width                                        Netless-than-twe-hundred
Setback-and Side Yara
and-a-side-yard-of neHess than
twenby-five-(25} feet fromthe
fearest peint-er-any-exteror
avall-el
Rear-Yard-Setback                          NeHessthan-fifty-(50}-feet

9,579 Helght RegittatiensNe-—bullding—shall_-se—constructed—_te-exeeed forty {40} feet er _three3} stones

whichevers-thetewerthe Planning -Beard-may-grant-a-special-_ permit to-construct-a_hete with additional stenes
and/or- height previdedtt-dees-net-exceed-fity_twe{52)}-feet- andthat the_applicant demonstrates-annerease a

epen-space-as-wellas-an-Increasetntandscaping-everthatwhiehis-required-under this-Zoning By-Law;-and-further
pravided-that the-setback-requlredinder-Secton 4.4 beinereased_by two-(2} feet for-each-one-¢                  tthe
heightts4inereased-overferty-(40)-feette-a—maximum-ofifty-two{52}feet_htaximuntbullding-helght-shall be
Aeasured-as-set-forthin-the State Bullding Cede 780-CMR;

4, Structures-erected-on-a-buliding-and-_netused-for human-occupaney;-such as

chimneys,_heating_ventilating-or_air_conditioning-equlpment,—sotar_er_phote-veltaic-panels,elevater_-housings;
antennas;skylightscupolas; splres,or-other-suelt-roof-struetures-and the ike may exceed the maximum height of
building previded-that-ne-part-of the-structures-1s-_ more than-fifteen-feet {45} higher than the tipper elevation of the
bullding-and-the-tetal-herizental_coverage-of-such-structures-on—the-bullding_dees-net-exceed twealy- five (25%)

percent

9,5-20-Buffer-A-bulferorenoltendoHeetshall-ve-provided-at the _perineteroHthe Hop, Ne-vegetation tn this
bulfer—area—will-be—disturbed,_destreyed—o'                          by                lor—normal_maintenance, Applicant vit fe—a
landseaping-plan; prepared by-atendseape Architect.

9,5+4-4-Landseaping- The landseaping-plan-shalt steve te -be-eonsistentivith the requirements of the Seetion-6.34A
terms-of-the_percent of _the-tetaHinteriortandseape—area._Theandseaping—plan_shall_be_guided_by the-design
prineiples-set outa Sectlon-6-3-Inasmuch-as_it-sheuld_promotethe-sidilfultise-of-existing topography, tandforms
andJandseapingineluding—the-preservation—of_naturaltandseaping—by—mlnlmizingtree—ané—sell-removat the

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uading-areas-by providing adequate trees, shrubs; and-groundeovers- noted fortongevity tow

maintenance attract ye—appearance;ability_te—survive-ond_sereening_ablity, _It-shouldnelude—the-plantings-of
wide-an-effective-year-reund-buffer between_business-and-residential-areas-The Planning-Beard

fay educe_the width_of-the-required—buffer_and-medify_othertandseaping-+equlrements- -where_the—appiicant
demenstrates-that- suitable sereening-ll-be_provided-by other means:

9,542 Parking.The appleant shall previde-adequate-parking-to-serve-all-antelpated-uses-on the-property with
jnfermation-detalling the -methed of computation-of parking-spaces.Fhe-applicant shall demonstrate aminimunt oF

ene} parking space-perunl
The-off-street_parking-facilities_and_cennecting-dHves-betveen-suchfaciities—and_the-street shail be-designed-to
nd-eenvenience-of _persons-travellng—within-orthreugh_the-parking—area_and the street The
d                                                 g-areas-as-deseribed herein _shallt-be_censistentwith-the design _standards_under

lesign-standards_of the _parkda
Section-6-4n-addition;applicant-skall -demonstrate-sufficent-eff-street_leading-spaceto-ensurethat-alHoading
eperationstake place-offthe-_publie-ways

9;5-43-Utilitles:-Al-on-site-servieesineluding electric, gas; telephone, and water distributlonines-shall-be-placed

underground:
9-5-4-4-Lighting-AlHights-and-ether-seurces—ofilumination_iwhethernterierer-exteror}-and-al-intenseight
emanating frem-eperations-er- equipment shall-be-shielded_frem-direct-view-at-nermal-eye level from streets-and
residential distrets:

li Ea SSE Rial ial -helght;—-number,—setback—and
illumination-requirements-set forth in- Section 6.3;

jandseaping—plan shall_provide_fertandseaping—and-grade—changes—that_elther_strengthen—or_buffer the-visual
relationship-with-surre

975;46-As-Bullt Plan-Upen-completion-of-allyorkand_prertethetssuance-of-eceupaney-permit;_ceples-of an
*As-Bullt plan-shall-beiled-teasure-conformity-with-the-rules; requiations;-and-any-eenditenstmpesed-as-_part-of
the Special Permit-granted-by the Plannlng Board, Such-_plan-shall-be-signed-by_a-professionat-engineer-and shall
wreck -ag—aetually-censtructed_allindergreund—publice-and-private—utlityines—ineluding—detalis--of -structures—and

ear ne, 1 aan demas Gat ata: eran oats eae

ppurtenances—wh
hiny havent olevatons anit nipe- clapies-®          l-parking—requirements,_and_any_other_pertinent-data- relative te the
approved site. Anp_oiteralion, addition, -er_new-construetion iwlthin_the-HOD-shall-comphy-with-the-rales-—ond

regulations-geverning-this district, and -all-subsequent amendments te said design-guidelines.

9,5:47 Rules-and Regulations the Planning Beard may_adept such tules_and regulations os-are necessary to

administerthe_terms-of this-Section—The-Planning-Beardts_authorized to-adopt a-schedule-of reasenable-feesto

ever: the-costs—asseciated-iwithithis-_bylaw:-Saldfee-shall-be-used_te-engage-prefesstonal technleal-and/ertegal
e-HOD,

consultants te-review-an-appiication-fere-speelat permit within th:
9.5;748-Aceessibilty Fhe faeility-will-comply with all State and-Federalrequirementsfer-handlcap access:

975;49-Munleipalimprovements—FhePianning Beardmay_require the app ieant-te-make_-suchmprovements te
the infrastructure-as_are-reasenably_required te-develep the tand- end the-hete-in-aecordance ith_2_jeint plan of
action:

9.5.28 Publie Transpertaten-Any-hotel granted under this-Section-shalt-be-prommate te public transportation-oFr
provide-shuttie-for-servicete-nearby-public- transportation faellittes:

9.5,24-Decision-ThePlanning-Beard-maytssue-a-_special permit inthe HOD where it finds that-the-prepesed tise
{s-Intharmony-with the-purpese-andntent-of the-bylaw-and-shall-be-subject-te-general-or-spedifie_previsions set
forth-herelnAny-such-permit ssued_may_alsetmpese_reasenable-conditiens, safeguards-andimitations of time
andise;

And
2.        By renumbering Sections 9.6, 9.7, 9.8, and 9.9 appropriately.

Or to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

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OFFICE OF THI
‘TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gown ut Canton, Massachusetts
ana)

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-laws be amended as follows:

L.     By deleting Section 9.5 Hotel Overlay District (HOD) the text of which is being deleted as
appears below indicated by strike out.

25-Hetel-Overlny-Distriet {HOD)

5,57+-Purpese--the-purpese-of the Hotel Overay District {HOD} is tot

&—Providctodging-fer-ecetpaney- -Dyindividuals-for-various-perlods-of-time-by- the day; week; or
Jenger-to-transient-guests-as-furtherdefined-herein-and

6:—€neouragethe-mbtefinteractive-eommerctal-uses-that-hetp-to-contaby-traffle- within: business
andndustrial-arens-and-by-dolng-a0-limit-impacts-te-residential-portions-of-the-eommunityy
and

7+ --Create-regulatory_procedures—forttetermining—ap proprate-locationsforuses defined therein;
and

&—Previde-fer-development—n—a—manner that-strives-te-maintain the residential character—of
ftearby_nelghbereeds—whHe—strving _te—censerve—environmental_features; weoediands,—wet
areas;open-spaee;-areas-of-seeme-heuaing- beauty-views-andvwstas;

9-5,2 AppleabHity Fhe HOD-shallye-construed-as-ar-overlay-disttict riis-distrlctinay be-applied as-an
everlaytstriet te—any—paree-efand,—whieh—ttas—been—deslgnated_by—a_townneeting—vote AH
reqtirements-of the-underlying-zoningistet(s} shalt rematnin-fulloree-and-effeet; exeept-wherethe
requirements-of the HOp-are-morerestrtetive-or provide-for-uses-or-structures not-otherwise-avaltable
in therndertyhig-distriet-it-sueh-_eases, the requirements-of the HOD-inay supersede the-uidertying
zoning regniatiens-tpentheissuanee-of-a-speelal- permit fromthe Planning-Boarc:

9,5:3-Leeations-and-Eligibitty-Ne-pareel shalt be-placed-in-the-H6D-tnless-it-eontalns-atleast-twe-2)
contiguets—upland—neres—oeftand—_Theteeation-ef—a-H6B-shall-inelude-alHand designated -by_fown
Meeting-as-being-withit-the HOD; purstantte-See, 9.572;

9,5:4-Definitiens; SeeSeetion 14, “Hetel Ovenay District

9.5.5 Use Restrictions. Ait HED; eensisting- of the-tses-set-ferth below individually orin-eonmbinatien;
moy-be-nuthorized-by-a-special-parmit-issuad-pbythe- Planning Board puravanttothis Seetionand-in
eomplanee with the standards_set_ferth-hereln;Extended Stay_todgingnay-alse—be-autherized-as
defined-horeing Structures—nnd-uses-necessory—te--theise—act_forirboveineludingindergreund
etlitesteeated- on et serving the guest quarerastaundry faellities; readwayssnay-alse-be- alowed A
restarrant- shall-beatewed-4ira-hoteHh-aHatel Overlay Bistret {Hop} pen thetssuanee-_of o-speeial

permitfrentthe Planning Beard

cation Ar application-foran-speeial permit for-cen struct onswithit thre HGb-shalt-be-subnited
to-the-Planning-Board-on-forms—furnishcepy—theYanning-Benrd—aeeompaniced-—by-the-fees-set-forth
belew; the following tinferaration-and-data- and adevelopment-plar-as-deseribed belew:
&:—Albef-the-Infermatien+equired-fer-site-plan-approvatpurstantte-Section16.5;
O.—Tearmets)-and-address(es) of -the-Applicant-and-olliegol-and-beneficint-owners-of tha-slte;
eoples—of_allinstruments;_options;—eentracts—or—encumbranees—affeeting—ownership—of the
develepment-site-and-andnstraument-exeeuted-by-all- persons-owning-preperty within she site
eonsentingtethedevelopment- ofthe subject property, as applied for:
4£0:-A-- proposed —developnient—achedulo—showing—the—beginning--of—construction;—the—rate—of
eonstrtetion—anddevetopnrent,_ineluding—stages; _f_applieable;—ant-the—estimrated—date—of
eompletiom
4-4,-Aararrative-repert-preparec-by-jualified-professlonals; detailing the lmpact-of the-cevelopment
on-the—Fewn's—eapaelty tofurnish-servieesneluding, but ret imited_te;_teads;—wateraned

sanitation:

OLFICE OP TIM                                                                                                           ‘Yelephone (781) Ble ots

TOWN CLERK                                                                                           Vax (781) 821-5016
TRACY BK. KEN NEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Comn uf Canton, Massachusetts
Nanal

42,-Information+egarding thenumber-andtdnd-of-tunlts--and-other-struetures—tineluding-signs)
prepesed;thelrtecationthe- numberof imits—planned; the typeof -niaterials-te—betsed in
eonstruetien-and-other projections-peralning-theretor

43;-Areas-te-be-setasidefer-hullding-structures,_pardng areas;-ane-any-easements;

4-4;-2-traffie-study-and-all-other-infermation that the-Planning-Beard-may-reasonably require-it-a
ferm-aceeptable-tott-to-assist n-determinhigavhether the ppiieant’s eposed development
planmeectsthe-objectives-of this Section:

9:5;7 HOP-Coverage:-tn-e-hesidential_Distlet,the-Planning-Bonrd-may—appreve-a-HOB witht e-moere
than-twentyfive-percent-25%Hot_ceverage_Hre Business industral_ortinited industrial _bistiet,
the Planning-Beard-inayapprove-a- HOP with ne-mere than forty percent {40% Hot eeverage:

5,5:8-Blmensional-Regulations: Al-dimensions-shal-eomply-with-the provisions of the tot dinensional
regulations-of-this-subsectionaradditien;-the-applieant-shall-prepare-aDevelopmentandtise-planin
aeecerdanee-with-design-standards-submitted-and-appreved-by the Pianning Beard

BUSINESS,;——-INDUSTRIAL,
LIMEFED-—_—-INBUSTFRIAL
DISTRICTS

Minimunttwe-(2}-neres

REQUIRED                                          RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Let Area                                     [ Minimumtwe-(2)-neres

Frontage

Minimun—of_twe—hundred

Mintmunt--ef—-one—hundred

aned—fifty 256} feet— of
frontage

and—tifty—_{450}—feet— ef
frontage

Neottess—thantwretuindred

, £200) feet

Net-less-than—one—hundred
seventy-five-(475) fect

Setback-andSide-Yard

Nottessthan-sinty (68) feet

Not-lessthan-fifty-£59)-fect

and-a-side-yard-ef-nettess

any—extertor—walt—ef—the
building
Notiess-Hran- fifty {50} feet

uilding
Notess--than—twenty-five
{25 feet

RearYared Setback

9.5-9-Helght Regulntions Ne-bullding-shalt-be-constructed to-exeeed forty (40)-feet-or-th ree-(3} stories
whieheverts—theewer—the-MannIng—Board-inay-grant-a—speelal-permit te- construct a: heteLwith
additiona-eteries-and/erhelght- previded-lt-does-net-exceedHfty-twe-(52)-feet-and thatthe appleant
demenstrates_an_inerease_in_open-spnee—as—well_as—aninerease—In-landseaplng—over that whleh-is
required under-this-Zening Bytaws;-ond further provided-that-the-setback required ander Section 4-2

r-eaeh-one-(4} feet that the-helghtisinereased over forty 40) feet to-n
medmun-of-fifty- two-(52)-fect: Maximun-puilding-height-shall-beaneasured-as-sct-forth-in-the-State

Bridhig-Code780-CMR,

4 Struetures-ereeterd-on-a-bullding andietused-for-hunan-eecenpancy, Sue as
ehimneye;-heating-vertilating-or_air_eonditioning-equipment,setat_or_phete-veltale—panels;elevater
housings-antennas,skylghts;-eupetas; spires;-or-ether-sueh-roof strietitres-and-theike-may-exceed
the-naximum-helght-ef building-provided-that-_ne-part-_of the-struetures-ts-mere-than-fifteen feet {i5)
higher-thanthesipperelevation-of the -bulding-nndthetetathorizental-coverage-ef-suteh-struetires on
the bullding- dees net-exceed-twenty-five- 25%} percent

9:5-40-Buffer—A-buffer_oren—of_ten_(1.0) feet shale—previded_at_the_perimeter_of_the HEBrNo
vegetationinthis-buffer-area-wil pe-listurbed-destroyed-or-removed-except for normat-maintenance:
Applicant wHl-fle-atandeeaping- plan; prepared-by-a-Londseape Arehiteetr

9S74+tantseaping—thetandseaping-plat-shall strive to-be- consistent with the requirements-of-the
Seetion-6.3-in-ternts-ef-_the pereent-of the-tetat interior andseape-areay The tandseaping plan-shalt be
guided-by the-design-principles-set-out-in-Section-6:3 inasmuch-aa-lt-should-promote-the skilful use-of

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existing-_topography,tandferms-andtandseaping;neliding the _preservation_of-traturaltandseaping-by
mininizingtree—and—seit_rentevah—_theJandseaplng—plan—shalt_previde_for_tandseaping—and--grade
ehanges-that-elther-strengthen-erbuffer the -vistatrelationship-with-surreunding-areas-by_providing
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designedtoe-enstire-the-safety and-convenience of persons traveling-within-or-threugh-the-parking-area
and the-street,_Fhe-design-standards-of the-parling-areas-as-deseribed herein-shatt be-consistentovith
the-design-standardstinder Section 6-4 ndditienapplicant shalldemonstrate-stffielent-off-street
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professionat-enghieer-and-shali- shew-as-aettally construected-al-inderground-publice-ane-private-thity
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anc-alltsubsequentamendmentste-said design guidetitnes:

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secessaryto-administertheterms ef this-Seetion the-Manning Bearcis-autherizedteadeptasehedula
of-reasonable-fees+te—coverthe-costs—asse cintec-with-this-bylaws-Sntdfeo-shall-be-used-to-engage
professional teehnicatand/enegateonsultantste-review- ar-_appiieation fora special perth

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TEECSS:

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tnprevementstethe_tnfrastruetire-as_are_+casonably required tedevelopthetand-ond-the-hote-in
aeeordaneesvith-ajeint plat of action:

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transportation-or-previde-shuttle-forservice-to-nearby-publletransportation facilities:

975:24 Deeision,_Fhe-Planning-Beardinayisste—a-_speelat_pernnit-inthe HOp-where tt findsthatthe
prepesectisets-h-harmeny withthe purpese_ond intent ef the bylawand shalt be subject te-generator
specific _provisions-set_fortit-herelin_Any_sueh_permnitissted—meay_alse—hnpese+easenable conditions;
safeguards-andilmitations oftime andise:

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TRACY K. KENNEY

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a        By relabeling section 9.5 as "Not used.”

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

MOVED:        The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 44 as written in the warrant be adapted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chalrperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 44 as printed in the warrant.

'D UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Attest:

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Tracy K. Ken   y, Canton Town Cle)

OFF) :E OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY KX. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (783) 821-5016

Gown of Canton, Maxsachuaetin
nape

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

|                                           ARTICLE 4S

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION F, “HOTEL OR MOTEL”

Article 45 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations,
Section F Commercial and Office Uses by changing "Y” to “BA” under the CB, LI, L1(B), I columns in the row for
Hotel or motel;

or to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED:          That Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and
Office Uses be amended by changing “Y" to “BA” under the CB, LI, L1(B), I coftumns In the row for Hotel
or motel;

F. Commerclal and Office Uses  SR|GR|B | CBI LI | LEB) | LT Pos
Hotel or motel        N N  BA | BA | BA | BA  BAN

Ce

PLANNING BOARD VOTE; 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION;
MOVED:        The Finance Committee racommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 45 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 45 as printed In the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Attest:

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Tracy K. Ke  vey, Canton Town cle
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OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

Gown of Canton, Massachusetts
Nala)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

ARTIGUEBIAG:
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 9.4.5, “ITEM 1”
Article 46       To see If the Town will vote to amend Section 9.4.5, “Item 1” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting

in its entirety the paragraph as follows,

or to take any other action related thereto,

1. Netwithstandingthe-feregeing, the Planning Board-shall-be-the -special permit granting-authority solely-forthe
ten-pareels-totaling 2-7 -acres- on Reyall Avenue-as-deseribed ia Assessors Hap-69; tots 7 16;

Plan        ‘oard

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 9.4.5, “Item 1” of the Zoning By-laws he amended by deleting In its entirety the
paragraph as follows:

4-Notwithstanding-the-foregeing, the-Planning-Beard-shalt be the special _permit-granting-authority
solely-for-the-ten-pareels totaling 2,7-neres-en Reyall Avenue as-desertbed-In-Assessers Map 69, Lote 7*
+6:

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 46 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board,

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 46 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

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TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gumi af Canton, Massachusetts
Wana)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6,1.14, "PARKING GARAGES”

Article 47       To see If the Town will vote to amend Section 6.1.14, “Parking Garages” of the Zoning By-Laws
by deleting in its entirety the section and substituting in its place the following,

Or to take any other action relative thereto:

6.1.14 Parking Garages, Community or group parking solely for the parking of motor vehicles of residents or
employees, or customers of nearby (or the same) buildings; provided that parking garages, parking decks or any
other parking structures and the parking of any motor vehicles shall be limited to parking at ground level or to a
maximum of twelve (12) feet below finished grade level and shall be prohibited above ground level in any and all
districts, with the exception of certain cases In a Limited Industrial District (see Section 7.2),

ning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION;

MOVED: That Section 6.1.14, “Parking Garages” of the Zoning By-laws be amended by deleting In its
entirety such section and substituting In its place the following:

6.1.44 Parking Garages. Community or group parking solely for the parking of motor vehicles of
residents or employees, or customers of nearby (or the same) bulldings; provided that parking
garages, parking decks or any other parking structures and the parking of any motor vehictes shall be
limited to parking at ground level or to a maxinium of twelve (12) feet below finished grade level and
shall be prohibited above ground level In any and all districts, with the exception of certaln cases Ina
Limited Industrial District (see Section 7.2).

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 47 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 47 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Attest:

Ci.
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Tracy K. Kenfigy, Canton Town Cle

OFFICe OF TAL
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

‘{elephone (781) 621-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

Gown of Cartan, Massachuavtts
nana)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.5.1, "BUSINESS AND LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT”
ARTICLE 49     To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6.5,1, "Business and Limited Industrial District” of
the Zoning By-Laws by deleting In its entirety the sectlon and substituting In Its place the following:

6.5.4 Business and Limited Industrial District. In a Business District and in a Limited Industrial District, all
uses permitted as of right or permissible on speclal permit, and all uses accessory thereto, shall be conducted
within a completely enclosed building, except the following:

1. Uses permitted as of right or permissible on special permit In any General Residence District.
2. The dispensing of food, beverages or goods at a drive-in or stand, where authorized.

3. Accessory outdoor dining area where authorized.

4. The dispensing of fuel, lubricants or fluids at a garage or service station, where authorized.
5. Agriculturai and Related Uses as permitted, such as plants growing tn the soll.

6. Recreational Uses as permitted, such as golf courses and driving ranges.

7. Automobtile parking lots.

8, Exterior signs, as hereinafter permitted.

9, €&xterior lights, as hereinafter regulated.

10, The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment, where accessory to a permitted main
use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises, subject to the condition that the total
ground area devoted to such open use does not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the ground area covered
by sald building. In a Limited Industrial District only, such open display or storage shall, if visible at normal eye
level from any polnt beyond the boundaries of the lot and less than five hundred (500) feet distant, be
completely screened from such view by wall, fences, or landscaping.

Or to take any other action related thereto

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 6.5,4, “Business and Limited Industrial District” of the Zoning By-Laws be
amended by deleting In Its entirety the section and substituting In Its place the following:

6.5.1 Business and Limited Industrial District, In a Business District and in a Limited Industrial District,
all uses permitted as of right or permissible on special permit, and all uses accessory thereto, shall be
conducted within a completely enclosed bullding, except the following:

i. Uses permitted as of right or permissible on special permlt In any General Residence District.
2, The dispensing of food, beverages or goods at a drive-in or stand, where authorized,

3, Accessory outdoor dining area where authorized,

4, The dispensing of fuel, lubricants or fluids at a garage or service station, where authorized.

OFFICE OF THE.                                                                       Telephone (781) 821-9013
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5. Agricultural and Related Uses as permitted, such as plants growing in the soil.

G. Recreational Uses as permitted, such as golf courses and driving ranges,

7. Automobile parking lots.

8. Exterior signs, as hereinafter permitted.

9, Exterior lights, as hereinafter regulated,

10, The open display or storage of goods, products, materials or equipment, where accessory to a
permitted main use conducted in a completely enclosed building on the same premises, subject to
the condition that the total ground area devoted to such open use does not exceed twenty-five (25)
percent of the ground area covered by sald building. In a Lintited Industrial District only, such open
display or storage shall, If visible at normal eye level from any point beyond the boundaries of the
lot and less than five hundred (500) feet distant, be completely screened from such view by wall,
fences, or landscaping.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 5-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:        The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 49 as written in the warrant be adopted,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 49 as printed In the warrant,

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Attest:

Tracy K. Kenytgy, Canton Town Clerkj~~ ©

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C Lao. eats

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
‘TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gown of Canton, Massachusetts
Natal

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION F, "OFFICE USES”

Article 50       To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use
Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column In the rows for
Business or professional office or agency, bank or other financlat institution and Office of a doctor or dentist not a
resident of the premises, or a group of such offices; or to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

PL    1    OARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-Laws Sectlon 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office

Uses be amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the rows for Business or professional
office or agency, bank or other financial institution and Office of a doctor or dentist not a resident of

the premises, or a group of such offices,

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-1

EINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:

MOVED:        The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 50 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chalrperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board,
Thomas Scully, Chalrperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 50 as printed In the warrant.

ADOPTED VOXCE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

Attest:

Tracy K. Kel     , Canton Town Clerk f~
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TRACY BK. RENINEY

MEMORIAL HALL

Gown of Canton, Massaclaetts
Wane)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

ARTIGUEI5 1
AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION H, “MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL
FACILITY”
Article 54    To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use

Regulations, Section H Motor Vehicle Related Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI and LIB) colurnns in the
row for Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six hundred (600) square feet in size, or
to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION;

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Sectlon H Motor Vehicle
Related Uses be amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI and LI(B) columns In the row for Motor
vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six hundred (600) square feet In size.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-1

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:        The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 54 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 514 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN.TWO-THIRDS

Attest:

Tracy K. Kenrigy, Canton Town

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Clerk}

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
‘TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL. HALL

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

Gown of Canton, Massachusetis
natal

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND THE ZONING BY-LAWS, TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS, SECTION G, “RETAIL”

Article 52 To see If the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations,
Section G Retail Uses by changing “N” to “BA” under the LI column in the row for Store for the sale of goods at
retail.

or to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That the Zoning By-Laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section G Retail Uses be
amended by changing “N” to “BA” under the L1 column in the row for Store for the sale of goods at
retall.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 52 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chalrperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chalrperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 52 as printed In the warrant.

ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE

Attest:

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Tracy K. Keanty, Canton Town clerk)

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

Goun of Canton, Massachusetts
tana)

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 11,0 DEFINITIONS OF LOT FRONTAGE AND LOT WIDTH
Article 54        To see If the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 as follows:

1. By deleting the definition of “Lot Frontage” and replacing it with the following, Or to take any other action
related thereto:

Lot Frontage: Frontage of a lot Is the distance of the property line that directly abuts a public or private
right-of-way. The line is measured continuously along a single street or streets for corner lots. The

minimum frontage must be maintained from the front property line through the principal building parallel
to the frontage.

2. By deleting the definition of “Lot Width:” and replacing It with the following:

Lot Width Through the Principal Dwelling/Bullding: The horlzontal distance between the two side yard

property lines, measured parallel to the lot frontage through any portion of the principal bullding or
dwelling.

Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED:           That the Zoning By-Laws Section 11.0 be amended as follows:

1, By deleting the definition of “Lot Frontage” and replacing it with the following:
Lot Frontage Frontage of a lot is the distance of the property line that directly abuts a public or
private right-of-way, The line Is measured continuously along a single street or streets for
corner lots. The minimum frontage must be maintained from the front property line through
the principal building parallel to the frontage.

2, By deleting the definition of “Lot Width:” and replacing it with the following:
Lot Width Throwgh the Principal Dwelling/Bullding: The horizonta! distance between the two

side yard property lines, measured parallel to the lot frontage through any portion of the
principal building or dwelling.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 54 as written in the warrant be adopted,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

1

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Guwn uf Canton, Massachuartis
W2an2]

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 54 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MORE THAN. TWO-THIRDS

Attest:

, Canton Town Clerk 4”

‘Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

‘Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

OFFICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Town of Canton, Massachusetts
nana

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

NUT ALD, SE te EP |

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.1.4 “TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS - RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICTS” ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACKS AND REQUIRED COLUMN CHANGES

Article 55     To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.1.4, “Table of Dimensional Requirements ~
Residence Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting In Its entirety the table and substituting in Its place the

Min, Lot Size (sq. ft.)

Min, Non-wetland Area (sq. ft)
Lot width (through the principal dwelling) | 200°       150’
Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.)_          125'       100°

following:

REQUIRED                                               SRAA | SRA
45,000 | 30,000
30,000 | 20,000

Lot Coverage (%)                                                       25
Front Yard Setbacks                                              40"
Rear Yard Setbacks                                                        35°
Side Yard Setbacks        .                                       20°
Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setbacks                    6"
Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks                      6"

or to take any other action related thereto,

! 60’ for properties along Turnpike Street

2 25’ for enclosed single-story porch

3 For buildings with a height of <15' and setback of at least 200°

4 For buildings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 150°
5 For buildings with a height of <15! and a setback of at least 100°

Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED:        That Section 4.1.4, “Table of Dimensional Requirements — Residence Districts” of tha
Zoning By-Laws he amended by deleting in its entirety the table and substituting In its place the
following:
REQUIRED                                                                scr [GR     |
Min, Lot Size (sq. ft.)           ;                                                 10,000 | 10,000 |
|_ Min, Non-wetland Area (sq. ft.)                                               7,500 | 7,500
| Lot width (through the principal dwelling)                                                       100°
| Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.)                                                               100’
Lot Coverage (%)                                                                                                    30
Front Yard Setbacks                                                                                     30"
Rear Yard Setbacks                                                                                                        357
Side Yard Satbacks                                                                              10°
Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setbacks                                                          3”
Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks                                                                  3°

Telephone (781) 821-5013
Fax (781) 821-5016

OFKICE OF THE
TOWN CLERK
TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Town of Canton, Maxsachusetia
nals}

1 60' for properties along Turnplke Street

? 25' for enclosed single-story porch

3 For buildings with a height of <15‘ and setback of at least 200’

4 For bulldings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 150°
5 For bulldings with a height of <15’ and a setback of at least 100’

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION;
MOVED:        The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 55 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chalrperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 55 as printed In the warrant.

DVO:                                 RATOR DECLARED MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS

Attest:

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OFFICE OF THE                                                                                                                      ‘Telephone (781) 821-5013
TOWN CLERK                                                                                                                               Fax (781) 821-5016
‘TRACY K. KENNEY
MEMORIAL HALL

Gown of Canton, Massachusetts
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

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AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.1.5 “TABLE OF DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS” REQUIRED COLUMN CHANGES
Article 56     To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement -

Nonresidential Districts” of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in Its entirety the table and substituting In Its place the
following:

REQUIRED
Min. Lot Size
Lot Width (through the principal buitding)
Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.)

Lot Coverage (%)
Front Yard Setbacks
Rear Yard Setbacks
Side Yard Setbacks

or to take any other action related thereto.
(Footnotes 1 through S are found In Articte 55).

6 20’ for residential bulldings
735’ when rear property line abuts residential district or a lot with a residential building as the primary structure

® 35° if side yard abuts a rallroad right-of-way
Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement - Nonresidential Districts” of the
Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting In Its entirety the table and substituting In Its place the

following:

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1.5 acres

REQUIRED                                      -
Min, Lot Size                                              _.
Lot Width (through the principal building)

Frontage and frontage fot width (ft.)

Lot Coverage (%)
Front Yard Setbacks
Rear Yard Setbacks
Side Yard Setbacks
Las Structure Rear Yard Setbacks
Accessory Structure Sitle Yard Setbacks

(Footnotes 1 through 5 are found in Section 4.1,4,)

6 20’ for residential buildings

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735’ when rear property Ine abuts residentlal district or a fot with a residential bultding as the primary

structure
* 35’ If side yard abuts a railroad right-of-way
° Only for accessory structures less than 15’ in height

PLANNING BOARD VOTE; 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION;
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board

to Town Meeting for Article 56 as written in the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chalrperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Articte $6 as printed in the warrant.

ADOPTED VOICE VOTE    TWO-THIRDS

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Tracy K, Keny, Canton Town Clerk). a

OFFICE OF THE                                                    y                                                   ‘Telephone (781) 821-5013
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‘TRACY K. KENNEY

MEMORIAL HALL

Coun ot Canton, Massachusetts
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

MAY 14, 2018

FIRST SESSION

AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 8,6.8 "STANDARDS” WITHIN THE FLEXIBLE DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS

Article 57        To see If the Town will vote to amend Section 8.6.8, “Dimensional Regulations” within the
“Standards” section of the Flexible Development Requirements of the Zoning By-Laws by deleting in Its entirety the
table and substituting in its place the following:

REQUIRED     ——

Min, Lot Size (sq. ft.)

Lot width (through the principal dwelling)
Frontage and frontage fot width (ft)
Front Yard Setbacks
Side Yard Setbacks __
Common open landY
or to take any other action related thereto,
Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION;
MOVED: That Section 8.6.8, “Dimensional Regulations” within the “Standards” section of the Flexible

Development Requirements of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by deleting in its entirety the table and
substituting In its place the following:

| SRB
10,000
50°

| REQUIRED
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.)
Lot width (through the principal dwelling) |
Frontage and frontage lot width (ft)

SRAA         SRA
20,000 | 15,000
70°             70°

50°             50°

Front Yard Setbacks                                                         30’           30°
Side Yard Setbacks                           =                                  15’            15’
Common open landY                                          30. 25

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 57 as written In the warrant be adopted.

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.
Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 57 as printed in the warrant,

ADOPTED \

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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MAY 16, 2018

SECOND SESSION

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AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 6.1 OFF-STREET PARKING
Article 58        To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 6.1, Off-Street parking as follows:

6.1.1 Parking Requirements in All Districts, For the line “Detached dwelling unit’ delete the words “one
space” and replace with the words “two spaces”
or to take any other action related thereto.

Planning Board

PLANNING BOARD MOTION:

MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 6.1. Off-Street parking be amended as follows:

6.1.1 Parking Requirements In All Districts, For the line “Detached dwelling unlt” detete the words “one

space” and raplace with the words “Two spaces”.

PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
MOVED:         The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board
to Town Meeting for Article 58 as written in the warrant be adopted,

FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE; 6-0-0

Robert Barker, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, deferred to the Planning Board.

Thomas Scully, Chairperson of the Planning Board, moved Article 58 as printed In the warrant.

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Tracy K, Ke iy »y, Canton Town

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