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ARTICLE 9
ADJUST FISCAL ’22 ACCOUNTS
Article 9 To see if the Town will vote to increase/decrease or otherwise adjust the appropriations heretofore made for the Fiscal Year
2022 beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2022 and the revenues sources to meet those appropriations, as voted pursuant
to Article 42 of the warrant for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, and to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or transfer
from Free Cash to meet any such increases or adjustments; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 9 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 12
ACCEPT GENERAL OR SESSION LAWS ENACTED BY THE GENERAL COURT
Article 12 To see if the Town will vote to accept any general or session laws enacted by the General Court for the benefit of cities or
towns or of benefit to the Town of Canton; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 12 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 14
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING
Article 14 To see if the Town will raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute,
a sum of money in order to increase the appropriation voted in Article 32 of the 2017 Annual Town meeting for the purposes
named in said article for community recognition for present or former town employees and town officials, subject to all the terms
and conditions set forth in that 2017 appropriation; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED:That the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) to
Fund 100 to increase the appropriation voted in Article 32 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting for the purposes named in
said article for community recognition for present or former town employees and town officials, subject to all the terms
and conditions set forth in that 2017 appropriation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 16
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Article 16 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, transfer from available
funds or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of money to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation, with the approval of the
Select Board, for the purpose of funding the annual July 4th community celebration in 2022; or to take any other action related thereto
with the intent these funds be available in FY22 in anticipation of July 4, 2022.
Select Board for the Canton Recreation Commission
MOVED: That the sum of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated
Fund Balance) to be expended by the Director of Parks and Recreation with the approval of the Select Board, for the
July 4th community celebration in 2022 with the intent that said funds shall be available in FY22 in anticipation of July
4, 2022.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
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ARTICLE 18
AMEND GENERAL BYLAW ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 - ENFORCEMENT
Article 18 To see if the Town will vote to amend Article I, Section 2 of the Town of Canton General By-laws as follows, or to take
any other action related thereto:
By deleting the last sentence of the second paragraph of Section 2 and replacing it with the following:
“For the purpose of this section the words “enforcing person” shall mean the person designated in a specific by-law, rule or
regulation as the enforcing person, or, if none, the following persons, who are hereby empowered to enforce the specific by-
law, rule or regulation of the Town which has been, or is being violated:
Article XI, Section 9: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XII, Section 2: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XIV, Sections 1, 3: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XIV, Sections 2, 4-37: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 38: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XIV, Section 38A: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XIV, Section 39: Animal Control Officer and Town Clerk, and Select Board Chair
Article XIV, Section 40: Building Commissionner or designee
Article XIV, Section 41: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XIV, Section 42: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 43: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 44: Chief of Fire Department or designee
Article XIV, Section 46: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 47: Chief of Fire Department or designee
Article XIV, Section 50: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XIV, Section 51: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XIV, Section 52: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 55: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 56: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XIV, Section 57: Any Police Officer of the Town
Article XV, Sections 1-14: Member of Conservation Commission or its agent
Article XVI, Section 3: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XVI, Section 4: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XVI, Section 9: Any Police Officer of the Town or member of the Board of Health or its agent
Article XVI, Section 12: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 13: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 14: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 15: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 16: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 18: Member of Board of Health or its agent
Article XVI, Section 21: Member of Planning Board or its agent, Tree Warden
Article XVI, Section 22: Superintendent of Public Works or designee
Article XVI, Section 23: Select Board Chair or designee
Article XVI, Section 25: Member of Board of Health or designee or Select Board Chair or designee
Article XVII, Sections 1-17: Member of Board of Health or its agent
Article XVIII, Sections 1-12: Chief of the Fire Department or designee
Article XIX, Section 1-8: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XXI, 1-9: Member of Conservation Commission or its agent
Article XXII, 1-12: Building Commissioner or designee or any Police Officer of the Town of Canton
Article XXIII, 1-5: Building Commissioner or designee
Article XXV, 1-7: Any Police Officer of the Town or the Town Administrator.
Select Board
MOVED: That Article I, Section 2 of the Town of Canton General By-laws be amended as set forth in the 2022
Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
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ARTICLE 21
APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLE BALL COURT
Article 21 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be spent by the Select Board to supplement the budget for the construction of
a pickle ball court, pursuant to Article 22, Motion 5 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, or any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 21 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 27
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAWS BY REMOVING ARTICLE XIV SECTION 48. ALARM SYSTEM, REGISTRATION AND
REGULATIONS BY-LAW
1. Article 27 To see if the Town will amend the General By-laws by removing all references of section 48 (Alarm System,
Registration and Regulations) from Article XIV and the Table of Contents as it is no longer a function of the Police Department to
monitor private alarm systems; or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board for the Police Department
MOVED: That the General By-laws be amended by deleting Section 48 Alarm System, Registration and
Regulations, from Article XIV and by removing all references to such section 48 in the Table of Contents and in the
General By-laws.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 28
AMEND GENERAL BY-LAW ARTICLE X SECTION 6. CANTON AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
Article 28 To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-Law Article X, Section 6 by assigning the authority to award
contracts to the Select Board; or take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 28 be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
ADOPTED UNDER CONSENT AGENDA
ARTICLE 7
SET SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS Article 7 To see if the Town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of section one
hundred and eight of chapter forty-one (G. L. chapter 41, §108) to fix the salary and compensation of all elected officers of the town;
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
Article 7 - MOTION 1
MOVED: That the salary and compensation for the Town Clerk be fixed at $101,069 for the 2023 Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 7, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 7, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 7 - MOTION 2
MOVED: That the salary and compensation for all part-time elected officials of the Town be fixed for the 2023
Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, as follows:
Board of Assessors $2,400.00, for each member
Board of Health $600.00, for each member
Select Board $1,400.00, for each member, with an additional
$200.00 to chairperson
Planning Board $0.00
School Committee $0.00
Library Trustees $0.00
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FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 7, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 7, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 8
PAY BILLS OF PRIOR FISCAL YEAR
Article 8 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum or sums of money to pay any unpaid bills of any prior fiscal year; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That a total of F i f t e e n T h o u s a n d T w o H u n d r e d S i x Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents
($15,206.99) be appropriated to pay bills from prior fiscal years for the purposes and vendors set forth below, and
to meet this appropriation a total of F i f t e e n T h o u s a n d T w o H u n d r e d S i x Dollars and Ninety-Nine Cents
($15,206.99) be charged to the listed F Y 2 0 2 2 appropriation accounts voted pursuant to Article 42 of the 2021
Annual Town Meeting as follows:
Source of Funds
Vendor Purpose Amount Account
Dennis K. Burke Diesel Exhaust Fluid $389.98 12202-52410
Schwaab, Inc. Stamper 42.75 11752-54200
Schwaab, Inc. Stamper Ink Pad 21.00 11752-54200
Canton Fire Employees FY21 Juneteenth Holiday Pay 14,753.26 12201-51420
TOTAL $15,206.99
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 8 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 8 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE,
ARTICLE 10
AUTHORIZE CERTAIN REVOLVING FUNDS
Article 10 To see what new or additional revolving funds, pursuant to c. 44, section 53E ½ of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth, the Town may establish by amendment to Article VIII (“Financial Regulations”), Section 16 (“Departmental Revolving
Funds”) of the General Bylaws of the Town and to see what amendments if any the town may vote to existing revolving funds contained
in the Town’s Bylaw, and to determine the limit on total amount that may be expended from the Town’s revolving accounts, for various
boards, commissions or departments of the town, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023; or to take any
other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOTION 1: That Article VIII, “Financial Regulations” Section 16 “Departmental Revolving Funds” of the General By-
Laws of the Town be hereby amended by striking the words “and” and “2018” as indicated by a strikethrough and adding
in the underlined words in Revolving Fund #130 as follows:
Revolving Program or Activity Expenses Fiscal
Fund Payable from Fund Years
Fiscal Year
#130 - Payment of bills, and charges, expenses, wages
2018 2023 and
Recreation and capital costs in connection with any
subsequent years
Revolving programs or any proposed programs sponsored
Fund by Parks & Recreation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 10, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
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VOTED: Article 10, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION 2: That Article VIII, “Financial Regulations” Section 16 “Departmental Revolving Funds” of the General
By-Laws of the Town be hereby amended by striking the words “and” and “2018” as indicated by a strikethrough and
adding in the underlined words in Revolving Fund #137 as follows:
Revolving Program or Activity Expenses Fiscal
Fund Payable from Fund Years
#137 - Fiscal Year
Payment for veterinary services, and payments
Animal 2018 2023 and
to the Animal Control Officer, and any operating
Control subsequent years
or capital expenses associated with the
Special
department.
Revenues
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 10, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 10, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
MOTION 3:
MOVED: That the spending limits for the revolving funds established pursuant to General By-Laws Article VIII,
Section 16 pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 44, section 53 E ½ for the 2023 fiscal year beginning July 1,
2022, through June 30, 2023, and that each Revolving Fund shall be credited with the balance remaining in such
fund at the end of the FY 2022 as set forth below:
Revolving
Fund # Name of Revolving Fund FY23 Spending Limit
110 Veteran’s Services Special Revenues $100,000
119 Library Revolving Fund $75,000
130 Recreation Revolving Fund $500,000
132 Student Parking Fees $100,000
134 Pequitside Farm Rentals $50,000
135 Greenlodge Street Parking Fees $100,000
136 Beautification Fund $10,000
137 Animal Control Special Revenues $50,000
138 Library Building Rentals $50,000
140 COA Revolving Fund $75,000
141 Board of Health Special Revenue $50,000
Paul Revere Heritage Site Rolling
142 Mill and Open Space Fund $120,000
145 Traffic Mitigation Fund $50,000
Paul Revere Heritage Site Museum
152 Fund $100,000
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 10, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 10, Motion 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
Article 11 To see whether the Town will vote to appropriate all sums over $150,000 recovered under the terms of any insurance policy
and any other insurance proceeds paid to the Town in connection with any losses suffered by the Town; or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board
The Finance Committee will make a recommendation at Town Meeting.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved the following motion.
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Forty-Three Dollars and Fifty-Four Cents ($245,043.54) be appropriated
with the intent that such funds so appropriated be available in FY 22, to be spent by the School Department Director of Finance and
Operations with the approval of the School Committee in connection with insurance recovery from losses suffered from the Galvin
Middle School water break and that to meet this appropriation, the sum of Two Hundred Forty- Five Thousand Forty-Three Dollars and
Fifty-Four Cents ($245,043.54) be transferred from the Insurance Reimbursement Fund #173 to the School Department Account
#42209002-52400 (Repair/Maintenance of Buildings).
VOTED: Motion adopted.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 5
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE SELECT BOARD
Article 5 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or transfer from Free Cash, a sum of
money for the purpose of funding any new cost items contained in any collective bargaining agreements entered into by the Select
Board, on behalf of the Town, with any group of employees, serving under its jurisdiction; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Seventy Eight Thousand Dollars ($178,000) be transferred from Free Cash
(Undesignated Fund Balance) to increase the appropriation voted in Article 42 of the May 2021 Annual Town Meeting to
the Fire Department (220) budget in Fiscal Year 2022, for the purpose of funding cost items contained in the collective
bargaining agreements executed by the Select Board.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 5 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 5 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 13
APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE COMMONWEALTH’S CHAPTER 90 PROGRAM
Article 13 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from available funds, transfer from
water enterprise surplus (retained earnings), or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be spent by the Select
Board acting as the Board of Public Works to supplement the amount received from the Chapter 90 Roads Program with improvements
done in accordance with improvement specifications as determined by and subject to, the approval of the Department of Public Works
and consistent with locations identified in the Town’s Pavement Management System, or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the sum of $1.00 be hereby appropriated, from Free Cash in the Treasury of the Town, to
supplement the amount received by the Town from the Chapter 90 Road program State funds, for the Canton Select
Board acting as the Board of Public Works, to spend to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain a certain area of land
situated immediately adjacent to the easterly side of Dedham Street, which land is a portion of the property located at
777 Dedham Street in the town of Canton consisting of approximately 2,979 square feet, “0.07 Acres”, to Town of Canton
on a plan entitled “Easement Exhibit” dated February 11, 2022 by DiPrete Engineering, a copy of which is on file with the
office of the Canton Town Clerk, to be used by the Town for signal and traffic improvements at this Dedham Street
location.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 13 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 13 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
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ARTICLE 15
“OMNIBUS” CAPITAL OUTLAY PROGRAM
Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, transfer from Free Cash, or to authorize
the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, to borrow (and to issue bonds or notes therefore) any sum or sums of
money, or by any combination of these methods of financing, as may be necessary or desirable, to make available funds for the
purpose of purchasing, leasing, re-conditioning, improving or replacing any motor vehicles or other items of equipment or machinery
or other items of personal property for any town agency, or for the purpose of contracting for any service, or for the design, repair,
acquisition, construction, replacement or relocation or improvement to any town building or other structure, public works facility
(including highway needs and traffic safety items), any other town owned facility or real property, or for any other purposes for which
borrowing may be authorized, to purchase, or to take by eminent domain, any land or easements necessary for any such purposes
and, where applicable, to authorize the trade-in of any presently owned motor vehicles, equipment or machinery to reduce the purchase
or acquisition cost of any item to be acquired, and to include in any new capital project borrowing authorization and/or to amend such
borrowing authorizations from prior years Town Meetings to provide for the application of any bond premiums to reduce the cost of
such borrowings or to apply same to payment of project costs; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Capital Planning Committee
MOVED: (a) The acquisition of all vehicles and other motorized equipment that is authorized to be purchased or
otherwise acquired by any motion made under this warrant article shall be under the responsibility of the Finance
Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In addition to the procurement, the “trade-in” or other disposition of all vehicles
and other motorized equipment being replaced is also authorized and shall be under the responsibility of the Finance
Director/Chief Procurement Officer. In all cases where by a motion made under this warrant article, a vehicle or other
piece of motorized equipment is to be acquired by a town agency such purchase or acquisition shall be subject to and
bound by the detailed specifications regarding such purchase or acquisition on file in the office of the Town Clerk;
provided, however, the Finance Director/Chief Procurement Officer, may, in appropriate circumstances, waive or modify
the said detailed specifications, subject to a vote of the Finance Committee, taken within 30 (thirty) days following a
decision to waive or to modify the foregoing provision requiring full compliance with the specifications on file.
(b) All building related projects which are approved and or funded by any motion made under this article shall
be under the responsibility of the Building Renovations Committee appointed pursuant to Canton By-law, Article X,
section 4, except as may be provided by any specific motion made pursuant to this article.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee deferred to the Chair of the Capital Planning Committee.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion as printed.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 - MOTION 2
MOVED: That Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($965,491) be appropriated
from the Fiscal Year 2023 tax levy and other general revenues of the Town to be spent by the Finance Director (in his
capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of various Municipal Departments designated below and with
the approval of the Select Board for the purposes set forth below as follows:
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Finance Department
Financial Chart of Accounts Upgrade $ 50,000
Server Replacement – Fire Dept. 12,000
Server & Software Replacement – Library 30,000
Desktop Computer Replacements (25-30) 32,500
Data Back-Up Appliance 61,000
Fire Department
Floor Replacement – Station #2 – Complete 24,000
Replace Deputy Fire Chief 2015 Vehicle 65,000
Replace Fire Prevention 2014 Vehicle 65,600
Update Diesel Exhaust Systems 23,000
Paint Interior – Station #2 15,000
EMS Simulation Mannequin 46,112
Library
Chiller Compressor Replacement 46,000
Parks & Recreation
Athletic Field Grooming Equipment 35,800
Stand-On Leaf Blower 11,000
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Police Department
Replace Police Cruisers (4) 180,000
Bullet Resistant Vests – 12 12,000
Replace IMC Record Data Mgmt. System (2nd round) 19,479
Bola-Wrap Devices (4) 6,000
Property Maintenance
Replace Roof at Animal Kennel 43,000
Department of Public Works
Forge Pond Phase 1 Dam Inspection 9,000
Replace Truck #5 2014 Ford F-350 with F-550 4WD 71,000
Replace Truck #13 2000 F-250 with F-550 4WD 70,000
Revere & Son Heritage Trust
Monument Signs 38,000
_________
GRAND TOTAL $965,491
The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums
shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of
Nine Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($965,491). The Finance Director and Town
Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to
accomplish the foregoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that
the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to
be procured is not so procured.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 - MOTION 3
MOVED: That Nine Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($944,000) be appropriated from the Fiscal Year 2023
tax levy and other general revenues of the Town, for the Canton School Committee to expend for the purpose of
purchasing certain items of property set forth below for the School Department as follows:
FINCOM
AMOUNT
Building Repairs/Improvements
HVAC – Districtwide $55,000
Replacement of Floor Tiles in Classrooms – Luce 9,580
Innovation Lab Renovation – CHS (Year 2 of 3) 43,204
Generator Replacement 36,525
Information Technology
Classroom Access Points – Districtwide 16,975
Grade 3 Chromebooks/Replacement Cycle – Districtwide 149,600
Classroom Technology Setups – Districtwide 75,000
Staff Replacement Laptops – Districtwide 14,744
Laptops for Unit E Members 31,823
Program Improvement
Pre K-5 Classroom Libraries – All Elementary (Year 2 of 3) 32,707
K-5 Math Curriculum 161,646
Visual Arts – CHS – Arts Computer Lab (Year 2 of 2) 30,405
Digital Language Lab Computers & Software – CHS 41,046
Replacement of Classroom Based Instruments – Districtwide 17,034
Basketball Backboard Systems – CHS 47,880
Furniture & Fixtures
Steamers and Tilting Skillets – Hansen 75,861
Main Office and DLL Furniture – CHS 14,119
Extraordinary Maintenance/Vehicle Replacement
Replacement of 1 School Bus – Districtwide 90,851
________
GRAND TOTAL $944,000
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The amounts listed above for particular acquisitions are not to be construed as individual appropriations. The sums
shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount appropriated is one line item in the total sum of
Nine Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Dollars ($944,000). The Finance Director and the Business Administrator of the
School Department, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such a manner as may be needed to
accomplish the foregoing list of purchases; provided, however, that each item contained in the list is procured and that
the excess funds are available because one or more items cost less than estimated and not because an item intended to
be procured is not so procured.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, recommends adoption of the motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 – MOTION 4
MOVED: That Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Select Board to pay for the cost of
replacing network switches in all municipal buildings and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the
approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority
as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town
therefore.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 4 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 – MOTION 5
MOVED: That Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Building
Renovations Committee with the approval of the Board of Library Trustees to pay for the cost of a replacement of a
rubber roof on the Library Building and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select
Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of
Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($320,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 5 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 5 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 15 – MOTION 6
MOVED: That Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars ($274,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board to pay for the costs of purchasing a sidewalk tractor with attachments and to meet
said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Seventy-Four Thousand Dollars
($274,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 6 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
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Article 15 – MOTION 7
MOVED: That Three Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($307,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board to pay for the costs of purchasing a 10 wheel dump truck and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars
($307,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 7 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED BY MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS VOTE
Article 15 – MOTION 8
MOVED: That Three Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,100,000) be appropriated to be spent by the
Finance Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purpose of construction of Year 3 of the Water Distribution System
Improvements and to meet said appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized
to borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Three Million One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,100,000) and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore. It is the intent that the
bonds and notes issued pursuant to this authority be general obligations of the Town but that they are expected to be
repaid in the first instance from water revenues.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 8 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
Article 15 – MOTION 9
MOVED: That Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to be spent by the School
Committee to pay for the cost of purchasing unit ventilators for the John F. Kennedy Elementary School and to meet said
appropriation the Town Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board be authorized to borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute or any other enabling authority as may be, the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000)
and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefore.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 9 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
Article 15 – MOTION 10
MOVED: That Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance Director (in his
capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works Superintendent and the
Select Board for the purpose of updating the water capital improvement five-year plan and to meet said appropriation
Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be transferred from the water enterprise surplus (retained earnings).
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 10 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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Article 15 – MOTION 11
MOVED: That Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000) be appropriated to be spent by the Finance
Director (in his capacity as Chief Procurement Officer) with the approval of the Department of Public Works
Superintendent and the Select Board for the purposes of various sewer capital projects as set forth below and to meet
said appropriation Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000) be transferred from the sewer enterprise surplus
(retained earnings).
FINCOM
RECOMMENDATIONS AMOUNT
Design Year 1 Inflow & Infiltration Rehabilitation $300,000
Replace Truck #31 Ford F550 2005 115,000
TOTAL $415,000
The sums shown are intended to be estimates of individual items but the amount to be appropriated is one line item in
the total amount of Four Hundred Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($415,000). The Finance Director and the Town
Administrator, acting jointly, are hereby authorized to distribute such funds in such manner as may be needed to
accomplish the foregoing list of projects; provided, however, that each project contained in the list set forth above is
undertaken and that any excess funds are available because one or more of the listed projects cost less than was
estimated and not because a project intended to be undertaken is not so undertaken.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 15, Motion 11 as printed in the warrant.
Dave Emhardt, Chair of the Capital Planning Committee, stated that the CPC unanimously supports adoption of this motion.
VOTED: Article 15, Motion 11 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 17
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to adopt and approve the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee for
Fiscal Year 2023 and to see if the Town will vote to implement such recommendations by appropriating a sum or sums of money from
the Community Preservation Fund established pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws, or otherwise to raise and appropriate,
transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to any applicable statute a sum of money for such purposes; to authorize the Select
Board, with the approval of the Community Preservation Committee, to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain such real property
and property interests in the name of, or enforceable by the Town, including perpetual affordable housing restrictions, conservation
restrictions and historical preservation restrictions, and to dispose of Town property or portions thereof or interests therein, all as may
be required by the Community Preservation Act and Chapter 184 of the General Laws and as may be necessary or appropriate to carry
out the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for the Community Preservation Committee
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 1
MOVED: That the sum of Forty-One Thousand Five Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($41,595) be appropriated from
the FISCAL YEAR 2023 Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent by the Canton Community Preservation
Committee (CCPC) to meet the administrative expenses and all other necessary and proper expenses of the CCPC for
Fiscal Year 2023 provided however that any amounts not used during the year for administrative expense shall roll over
to the undesignated CPA Fund reserve at the end of Fiscal Year 2023.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 1 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 1 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 2
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($242,240) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space purposes by the Chief
Procurement Officer with the approval of the Select Board for debt service and expenses associated with the Open Space
land acquisition of the Paul Revere Heritage Site for the Fiscal Year 2023.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 2 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 2 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 3
MOVED: That the sum of One Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($168,000) be appropriated from the
Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Historical Resources purposes by the Chief Procurement Officer
with the approval of the Select Board for the restoration of the Town’s 1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 3 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 3 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 4
MOVED: That the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Community Housing purposes by the Canton Housing Authority for the replacement of
emergency egress staircases at Hagan Court Senior Housing Complex.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 4 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 4 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 5
MOVED: That the sum of Forty-Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($47,500) be appropriated from the
Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for Community Housing
purposes for hiring a part-time Housing Coordinator, under the hiring authority of the Select Board, along with
incidental expenses associated with this position for Fiscal Year 2023.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 7-0-1
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 5 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 5 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 6
MOVED: That the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the Board of Library Trustees with the approval of
the Select Board for the purposes of a Reading Garden Design Study for the outdoor open space at the Canton Public
Library.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 6 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 6 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 7
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) be appropriated from the Community Preservation
Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the Recreation Director with the approval of the
Select Board for design and engineering services relating to the rehabilitation of Mutch Outdoor Skating Rink.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 7 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 7 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 8
MOVED: That the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Ninety-Five Dollars ($54,095) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the School Committee for the
rehabilitation of the basketball courts at the Galvin Middle School by removing roots, sealing cracks and installing a
modular tile court system.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-2-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 8 as printed in the warrant.
Alan Hines moved to amend the motion by deleting “and installing a modular tile court system” and replace it with “repairing the
surface and making other needed repairs deemed necessary by the Canton Rec Department and School Committee”.
Amendment approved.
APPROVED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
VOTED: That the sum of Fifty-Four Thousand Ninety-Five Dollars ($54,095) be appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund
revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the School Committee for the rehabilitation of the basketball courts at
the Galvin Middle School by removing roots, sealing cracks repairing the surface and making other needed repairs deemed necessary
by the Canton Rec Department and School Committee.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 9
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) be appropriated from the Community
Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the Building Renovations Committee
with the approval of the Select Board for the purposes of installing a four-unit, pre-fabricated restroom facility at the
Paul Revere Heritage Site.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 9 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 9 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
Article 17 – COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MOTION 10
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Eighty-Six Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($286,924) be
appropriated from the Community Preservation Fund revenues to be spent for Open Space & Recreation purposes by the
School Committee for the replacement of the front playground at the Hansen Elementary School.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Community Preservation Committee, moved Article 17, Motion 10 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 17, Motion 10 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 19
VOTE TO AUTHORIZE DISPOSITION OF 25 NEPONSET STREET
Article 19 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any portions of or
interests in that certain property identified by the Town Assessor as Map 26, Parcel 24 and located at 25 Neponset Street in Canton;
to authorize the Select Board to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this article; or
to take any other action thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That Article 19 be withdrawn by the proponents without consideration, without prejudice and without
unfavorable action thereon within the meaning of M.G.L. c.40A, Section 5.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 19 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 19 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 20
AUCTION OF TOWN OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 25 NEPONSET STREET
Article 20 The purpose of this signature request from Canton Residents who are registered voters is:
1) to meet the requirement of 10 or more signatures to submit a resident petition to the Canton Town Board of Selectmen 2) To enter
a citizen petition for Auction of a Town owned property at the next Town Board Meeting in May 2022. Property located at: 25 Neponset,
Canton, MA.
Dr. Gabriel Solomon, Ph.D. and 14 others
MOVED: That the Canton Select Board be hereby authorized to sell, convey and/or otherwise dispose of all or
any part of certain Town-owned real estate located at 25 Neponset Street in the Town of Canton pursuant to any
procedure authorized by the General Laws of the Commonwealth applicable to municipal real property disposition.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-2-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE MAJORITY DISCUSSION: This article was sponsored by town resident Dr. Gabriel Solomon, PHD and 14
other residents. A resident sponsored article is the right of any town resident. Dr. Solomon would like to have the opportunity to
purchase this property to build a home for his family. If this article is approved by town meeting, then the Select Board will ultimately
vote on whether to dispose of the property through a public auction.
The property was obtained by the town through the tax foreclosure process, so there are some financial impacts to the town. If the
property is disposed of at an auction, the town will benefit financially by adding the proceeds to the general fund and the town will
collect property taxes going forward.
If the property is not auctioned, the town will not collect the proceeds of the sale and the property tax revenue. The Select Board may
have different uses for this property which could require additional town meeting appropriations or use of mitigation funds.
The Finance Committee voted to support this article 6-2.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MINORITY DISCUSSION: While the two dissenting members of the Finance Committee respect Dr.
Solomon and appreciate his interest in acquiring the property at 25 Neponset Street, it is believed by them that this property may still
be needed for public use and therefore should not be auctioned at this time. The Select Board is exploring the acquisition of an abutting
property that could be joined with this site to create a small public parking lot for that portion of Canton Center. The outcome of those
acquisition efforts will likely not be known prior to the Annual Town Meeting and therefore this property should be retained at least
until it is clear whether it can be used for the public parking purpose currently being explored by the Town. There is a need for more
off-road parking in Canton Center and a parking lot at that location might help mitigate some parking problems in that area. To
recommend the auctioning of this property as is described in this article, would definitively cost the town the opportunity to potentially
build a parking lot that would benefit the entire community at that location. The positive externality of this potential public parking lot
to residents and local businesses could exceed the monetary benefits to the Town of obtaining revenue for the property at auction or
through its future private taxable use. Thus, the dissenting members did not support this article in order to encourage the Town to
first pursue this possible parking lot project at the site. The property at 25 Neponset Street can always be auctioned or sold by the
Town at a later date. However, once it is disposed of through an auction, it will not be available to the Town for use.
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 20 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 20 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED BY MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS VOTE
ARTICLE 22
APPROPRIATION TO SUPPLEMENT THE BUDGET FOR MEMORIAL HALL EXTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT
Article 22 To see if the town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from Free Cash, transfer from available funds, or borrow
pursuant to any applicable statute, a sum of money to be spent by the Select Board to supplement the budget for the Memorial Hall
Exterior Renovation project, pursuant to Article 11, Motion 4 of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting, or any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) be transferred from unused, and no longer needed
funds in the Bolivar Pool Capital Project Fund #43002-58900-BPOOL into the Memorial Hall Exterior Renovation Project
Fund #43906-58210-B2202 to be spent by the Canton Select Board to fund any shortfall in the Memorial Hall Capital
Project Fund.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 5-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 22 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 22 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 23
ACQUIRE PERMANENT EASEMENT OVER 145 SHERMAN STREET FOR DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONVEYANCE OF
STORMWATER PURPOSES
Article 23 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain a twenty (20)
foot wide permanent easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 141, for
the purpose of construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and conveyance of stormwater between Sherman
Street and that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141 as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145
Sherman Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with
the Town Engineer; and further to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow pursuant to any applicable statute or
transfer from available funds, a sum of money for such purposes; or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain a twenty (20) foot
wide permanent easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel
141, for the purpose of construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and conveyance of
stormwater between Sherman Street and that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141 as is depicted on Exhibit
‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale
1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town Engineer and that Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be
appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Select Board and to meet said appropriation that Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 4-2-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved the following amended motion.
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized to acquire by purchase, gift or eminent domain a twenty (20) foot wide permanent
easement over and under the parcel of real property at 145 Sherman Street, Assessors Map 43 Parcel 141, for the purpose of
construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure and conveyance of stormwater between Sherman Street and
that portion of Canton Tax Assessor Map 43, Parcel 141 as is depicted on Exhibit ‘A’, “Stormwater Management Plan, 145 Sherman
Street in Canton, MA” prepared by Site Design Professionals, LLC, scale 1” =10’, as revised November 12, 2019 on file with the Town
Engineer and that Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000) be appropriated for such purposes to be spent by the Select Board and to
meet said appropriation that Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($17,000) be transferred from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in
the Treasury of the Town.
VOTED: Amended motion adopted.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 24
APPROPRIATION FOR GALVIN MIDDLE SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Article 24 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, an amount of money to be expended
under the direction of the School Building Committee for a feasibility study related to the replacement or renovations of the Galvin
Middle School, 55 Pecunit Street, Canton MA, for which feasibility study the Town may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts
School Building Authority. The MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by
the MSBA, and any costs the Town incurs in connection with the feasibility study in excess of any grant approved by and received from
the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town.
Select Board for the School Committee
MOVED: That the Town of Canton appropriate the amount of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,500,000) for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study related to the replacement or renovations of the Galvin
Middle School, 55 Pecunit Street, Canton MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for
which the Town of Canton may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said
amount to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee. To meet this appropriation One Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) shall be transferred from the Town’s Free Cash Reserves into the Galvin
Middle School replacement or renovation capital project account. The Town of Canton acknowledges that the MSBA’s
grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs
the Town of Canton incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility
of the Town of Canton, and further provided that the appropriation hereunder shall be reduced by any grant amount set
forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement that may be executed between the Town of Canton and the MSBA.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 24 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 24 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 25
APPROPRIATION TO INCREASE SPECIAL EDUCATION RESERVE ACCOUNT
Article 25 To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from any available funds or borrow pursuant to any
applicable statute, a sum of money in order to increase the Special Education Reserve Account or to take any other action related
thereto.
Select Board for the School Committee
MOVED: That the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be appropriated to the Special Education
Reserve Account (#250) and to meet this appropriation, Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be transferred
from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 25 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 25 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 26AMEND THE GENERAL BY-LAWS BY ADDING NEW NOISE BY-LAW
Article 26 To see if the Town will amend the General By-laws by adding a new By-law entitled “Noise By-law” as new By-law Article
XIV Section 58 as follows; or to take any action related thereto:
Noise By-law
Section 1. Definitions
For the purpose of this by-law, the following terms, phrases, words and derivations shall have the meaning given herein:
A. “dBa” shall mean A-weighted sound level in decibels, as measured by a general purpose sound level meter complying with
the provisions of the American National Standard Institute "Specifications for Sound Level Meter (ANSI SIR 19711)",
properly calibrated, and operated on the "A" weighting network.
B. “Enforcing person” shall mean any police officer of the Town.
C. “Unreasonable or excessive noise” shall mean either of the following: (a) Noise measured in excess of 50 dBa between the
hours of 11:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., or in excess of 70 at all other times; or (b) Noise that is clearly audible by a person of
normal hearing at a distance of two hundred (200) feet from its source.
D. Loud amplification device or similar equipment shall mean a radio, television, stereo, tape player, cassette player, compact
disc player, MP3 player, loud speaker, sound amplifier, electronic device, or any other similar apparatus or equipment
operated in such a manner that it creates excessive noise.
Section 2. General Prohibitions
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons being present in or about any building, dwelling, structure, premises, shelter,
or place within the Town of Canton to create, assist in creating, make, cause or allow to be made any unreasonable or
excessive noise, including but not limited to such noise resulting from the operation of any sound producing device or
instrument, or from the playing of any band or orchestra, or from the use of any device to amplify the aforesaid noise, or
from the making of excessive outcries, exclamations, or loud singing or any other excessive noise by a person or group of
persons, or from the use of any device to amplify such noise provided, however, that any performance, concert,
establishment, band, group or person who has received and maintains a valid license or permit from any department, board
or commission of the Town of Canton authorized to issue such license or permit shall be exempt from the provisions of this
section.
B. Any person aggrieved by such disturbance of the peace may complain to the Police about such unreasonable or excessive
noise. The Police, in response to each complaint, shall verify by use of the sound level meter described herein that the noise
complained of does exceed the limit described herein and if so, may seek enforcement through a non-criminal proceeding
pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21D or make application in the appropriate court for
issuance of a criminal complaint.
Select Board for the Police Department
MOVED: That the General By-laws be amended by adding a new Article XIV, Section 58 entitled “Noise By-law”
as set forth in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, with the addition of the following last sentence:
Each violation of this Noise By-law shall be punishable by a penalty of $300.00 with each day a violation continues
constituting a separate offense.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 26 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 26 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
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ARTICLE 29
VOTE TO TRANSFER PLEASANT STREET LAND FROM SELECT BOARD TO CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Article 29 To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 15A of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth, to transfer the care, custody, jurisdiction and control of certain parcel of land located at or about 0 Pleasant Street
in the Town of Canton and shown on that plan entitled "Lot Layout Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision, Plan of Land in Canton, Mass",
specifically shown thereon: Parcel “C” (Remaining Land of Applicant 14.98 acres) dated July 1, 1985, final revision date August 26,
1985 prepared by Norwood Engineering, a copy of which is on file at the Canton Town Clerk’s Office and posted on the town’s website,
to the Canton Conservation Commission and be hereafter dedicated to conservation and passive recreation, or to take any other action
related thereto..
Select Board for the Conservation Commission
MOVED: That the Select Board be authorized pursuant to Chapter 40 Section 15A of the General Laws of the
Commonwealth, to transfer the care, custody, jurisdiction and control of certain parcel of land located at or about 0
Pleasant Street in the Town of Canton and shown on that plan entitled "Lot Layout Pheasant Ridge Estates Subdivision,
Plan of Land in Canton, Mass", specifically shown thereon: Parcel “C” (Remaining Land of Applicant 14.98 acres) dated
July 1, 1985, final revision date August 26, 1985 prepared by Norwood Engineering, to the Canton Conservation
Commission and be hereafter dedicated to conservation and passive recreation.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 29 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 29 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 30
VOTE TO ESTABLISH A CAPITAL STABILIZATION FUND
Article 30 To see if the town will vote to establish a capital stabilization fund in the Treasury of the Town pursuant to Chapter 40
section 5B of the general laws and to appropriate and raise by taxation, by transfer from available funds or by transfer from Free Cash,
a sum of money for the Capital Stabilization Fund, or to take any action related thereto.
Select Board
MOVED: That a Capital Stabilization Fund be established in the Treasury of the Town pursuant to Chapter 40
section 5B of the general laws, and that this Capital Stabilization Fund be funded by the transfer of One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) from Free Cash (Undesignated Fund Balance) in the Treasury of the Town.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 6-0-0
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
VOTED: Article 30 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 31
ACCEPTANCE OF REVOLUTION WAY AS A TOWN WAY
Article 31 To see if the town will vote to lay out and accept Revolution Way as a town way, as recommended by the Planning Board
and as laid out by the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41 and c. 82, as shown on a plan entitled “As-Built Plan of Land, Revolution
Way, prepared by VHB of Watertown, MA, dated January 10, 2022”(hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance Plan”); to see if the town
will vote to authorize the Select Board to acquire by purchase, gift, or eminent domain such land and easements for the creation,
maintenance and operation of a public way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading, drainage, sloping, construction
and utilities, as described in the Acceptance Plan; and further to see if the Town will vote to authorize that the Select Board and Town
officers to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this vote, or to take any other action
related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the subject matter of Article 31 be indefinitely postponed.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 1-3
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 31
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
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PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION: Planning Board voted a negative recommendation 1-3 to the Select Board to accept
Revolution Way as a public way this year. They felt there were a number of outstanding issues to resolve, therefore Town Counsel
recommended the article be indefinitely postponed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION: The Finance Committee unanimously supports the motion of the Planning Board
to recommend that the Select Board not be authorized to accept Revolution Way as a town way at this time. Following a final inspection
by the Engineering Department, there are still some issues that will need to be addressed and resolved with the developer regarding
the roadway before it would be in the Town’s best interest to recommend its acceptance and thus assume Town responsibility for that
roadway.
Cindy Thomas, Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee moved the following substitute motion:
Moved,
a) that the layout of Revolution Way be accepted as a town way and as laid out by the Select Board pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41
and c. 82, as shown on a plan entitled “As-Built Plan of Land, Revolution Way, prepared by VHB of Watertown, MA, dated
January 10, 2022” as may be hereafter amended to reflect the road as completed (hereinafter referred to as “Acceptance
Plan”), within 120 days “after the termination of the town meeting at which the laying out, alteration or relocation of such
town way or private way is accepted by the town” pursuant to M.G.L. c. 82 Section 24; and
b) that Revolution Way be acquired as a Town Way by purchase, gift, or eminent domain of such land and easements
for the creation, maintenance, and operation of a town way, including but not limited to easements for access, grading,
drainage, sloping, construction, and utilities, as described in the Acceptance Plan; and further
c) that the Select Board and Town officers be authorized to take any and all related actions necessary or appropriate to carry
out the purposes of this vote.
Ms. Thomas stated that the Finance Committee supports the substitute motion by a vote of 6-0.
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, stated that the Board is unanimously opposed to the motion.
John Connolly, a member of the Select Board, stated that the Board voted 5-0 in favor of the motion.
Canton resident Alan Keefe asked, who decides if the road is acceptable?
Mr. McCarthy responded that the Select Board would accept the road at the advice of the Town Engineer.
Kathy McCormack, a member of the Planning Board, expressed her concern that the Town would be setting a terrible precedent by
accepting roads that are not up to Town standards.
Michael Loughran, Chair of the Select Board, stated that the Town is protected. First, according to statute the developer has 120
days after Town Meeting to complete the work, second, the Select Board will only accept it if the Town Engineer and DPW sign off on
it, and finally, there is also a bond that is being held by the Planning Board. The road must be completed within 120 days of Town
Meeting. If the work is not done, the Select Board has the option to deny the acceptance.
Patricia McDermott, a member of the Planning Board, spoke against adopting the motion, feeling that the amount of work that still
needed to be completed would take more than 120 days and did not feel that it was in the best interest of the Town to accept the
road at this time despite the added codicil that the Select Board will not be accepting the road if the work is not completed.
VOTED: Substitute motion adopted.
ADOPTED BY SHOW OF HANDS, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED BY MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS VOTE
ARTICLE 32
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 6.1. OFF-STREET PARKING
Article 32 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 6.1. Off-Street Parking as follows:
1. That Zoning By-law Section 6.1.1 for Parking Requirements in All Districts be amended, with bolded and underlined language
indicating changes:
6.1.1 Parking Requirements in All Districts. In all districts, there shall be provided and maintained improved off-street
automobile parking spaces in connection with the erection, establishment or increase by units or dimensions of buildings, structures
and uses, in the following amounts. For the purposes of this Section, “gross floor area” means the total floor area contained within
the exterior walls, including any mezzanine, space used for heating and cooling utilities and for incidental storage.
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Calculating required or proposed parking needs shall be performed by an applicant in the following three step process.
1. Identify proposed use(s) in the Table of Use of this bylaw
2. Determine required parking (Section 6.1.1)
3. Apply allowed parking reductions, shared parking calculations, or exemptions to the baseline parking
calculation listed in 6.1.2 or 6.1.3
PRINCIPAL USE REQUIRED PARKING
Detached dwelling unit Two spaces
Dwelling unit-multifamily dwelling 1 space per bedroom
Assisted Living Facilities 0.5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage plus
employee parking as deemed adequate by the Board of
Appeals
Boarding and lodging houses, hotels, motels One parking space for each sleeping room for single or double
occupancy, or, where not divided into such rooms (as in a
dormitory), one space for each two (2) beds
In-patient medical facilities: long-term care facilities, hospitals, or 2.5 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
in-patient substance abuse detoxification or treatment centers
Out-patient medical facilities: clinics, medical offices, or out- 4.0 spaces/ 1,000 building gross square footage
patient substance abuse detoxification or treatment centers
Places of public assembly, including meeting halls, auditoriums One (1) parking space for each two (2) seats. Where benches
and stadiums, libraries, museums, art galleries, community are used each two (2) lineal feet of bench shall equal one
buildings, private clubs and lodges, funeral parlors, theaters, seat; where no fixed seats are used (as in a terminal or
bowling alleys, dance halls and other amusements, bus depots dance hall) each twenty (20) square feet of public floor area
and other passenger terminals shall equal one seat.
Restaurants (except fast food restaurants), and other One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats.
eating and drinking establishments
Fast food restaurants One (1) parking space for each four (4) seats.
Recreational uses not involving intensive assembly, such as boat Sufficient parking spaces as are deemed adequate by the
liveries, riding stables, ski grounds, golf driving ranges, and the Board of Appeals to accommodate the automobiles of
like employees and patrons during peak usage periods of a
normal in-season Saturday or Sunday.
Retail stores and offices, including salesrooms and 3 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor
showrooms, consumer service establishments, public area
administration buildings, business and professional
offices, executive and administrative offices, banks and
other financial institutions
All other business uses, including drive-ins, open air sales Sufficient spaces as are deemed adequate by the Board
lots, automobile repair garages and motor vehicle fuel of Appeals to accommodate the automobiles of
stations employees and patrons under conditions expected
during the peak business hours of the day.
Storage, distribution, manufacturing and industrial uses, 1 space per 1,000 square feet, or 1 space per 3
including shops of the building trades, wholesale employees, whichever is less
showrooms, printing and publishing establishments,
warehouses, contractors’ plants, lumber yards, trucking
terminals, laboratories and utility plants
Mixed Uses Shared parking calculation (see 6.1.2)
2. That Zoning By-law Section 6.1.2 for Mixed Uses be amended by removing the existing text and replacing it with the following:
6.1.2 Reduced Minimum Parking Requirements
The following scenarios are eligible for parking reductions as a special permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals:
1. Shared parking or mixed-use developments. Notwithstanding the normal provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, where two
or more activities or uses provide the required parking or loading in a common parking facility or loading area, the number
of parking spaces or loading bays ordinarily required may be reduced below the sum of the spaces or bays required for the
separate activities or uses, if it can be demonstrated that the hours, days, or peak parking or loading demand for the uses
are so different that a lower total will provide adequately for all uses or activities served by the parking facility or loading
bay, and that the location of the parking facility in relation to the uses proposed to be served by it is appropriate. A special
permit authorizing such deviation from the normal standard shall only be granted upon the submission of calculated parking
demand for combined land uses based on methodologies and indices of the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Urban
Land Institute, or other recognized methodology approved in writing by the Zoning Board or its representative. The parties
must sign a joint use agreement.
2. Reduction of Required Parking for Specific Use. Where it can be demonstrated that a use or establishment needs a
lesser number of parking spaces or loading bays than is required by Sections 6.1 and 6.2, the number of such parking
spaces or bays may be reduced by not more than twenty percent (20%). Additional reduction in parking may be allowed
(no limit) if the applicant can show enough available land (parking reserve or landscaped reserve) to create additional
parking in the future if the use or parking demand increases. An applicant shall submit documentary evidence satisfactory to
the Zoning Board of Appeals that the parking or loading experience of the specific use justifies a lesser number of spaces or
bays. A special permit granted under this authority shall lapse upon change to a different type of use or an increase in
intensity of the existing use, and shall not be considered to constitute a legal nonconformity with respect to parking for any
new use.
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3. Proximity to public transportation or public parking. In the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District, the total off-
street parking requirement may be reduced up to 10% for any use. In the Central Business Area only, the required number
of spaces for nonresidential uses shall be 50% of the number indicated in Section 6.1.1.
4. Programs to Reduce the Demand for Parking: For non-residential uses that require 40 or more parking spaces, the
minimum parking requirements may be reduced up to 30% total by substituting transportation demand management
programs including:
a. For every certified carpool space, the total parking requirement may be reduced by 1 up to a maximum of 30% of
the total parking requirement;
b. For every certified vanpool purchased or leased by the applicant for employee use, the total parking requirement
may be reduced by 6 spaces up to a maximum of 20% of the total parking requirement;
c. If transit passes are provided or subsidized to all employees and a transit stop is within 1/4 mile of the
development (or an employee shuttle provided to nearby transit stations), the total parking requirement may be
reduced up to 10%; and
d. For every 4 bicycle spaces provided, the total parking requirement may be reduced by 1 space up to a maximum of
5% of the total parking requirement;
e. May replace existing parking spaces (or minimum parking required) with areas for shared-ride pick up/ drop off
zones, shared bicycle parking, or carshare parking.
5. Fee-in-lieu. If a new or changed use allowed in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District is unable to meet the off-
street parking requirements, it may be required as a part of a Special Permit to pay an annual fee per space (ranging from
$50 to $100 per space each year) to the Town’s Traffic Management revolving fund. The accrued money from this fund will
help finance additional public parking spaces, improve the utilization of existing public parking spaces, or reduce the need
for new parking in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District through “Complete Streets” projects.
3.That Zoning By-law Section 6.1.5 for “Location of Facilities” be amended to clarify language and increase the distance of off-site
parking allowed from 300 feet to 500 feet, as follows, with underlined text indicating changed language:
6.1.5 Location of Facilities. Off-street parking spaces, to the extent required in Section 6.1 shall be on the same lot or premises
with the parking generator. Alternatively, off-street parking spaces shall be allowed on any lot or premises associated therewith a
substantial portion of which, at least, is within five-hundred (500) feet of such generator under the following conditions. For non-
residential uses where off-street parking spaces cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot as the principal use, the Zoning
Board of Appeals may grant exceptions to allow provision of the required spaces on a separate lot or lots within a radius of five-
hundred (500) feet, measured from the lot line of the principal use. Clear, safe, and ADA accessible pedestrian connections must be
provided. Pedestrians should not be required to cross an arterial street except at a signalized intersection along the pedestrian
pathway.
4.That Zoning By-law Section 6.1.6 for “General Design” be amended to add additional general design requirements as follows, with
underlined text indicating added language:
6.1.6 General Design. Off-street parking facilities and connecting drives between such facilities and the street shall be designed to
insure the safety and convenience of persons traveling within or through the parking area, and between the parking facility and the
street. The provisions outlined herein shall be considered minimum criteria for evaluating such design.
1. The surfaced area of parking lots and all entrance and exit drives shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all lot
lines, except when an access drive crosses the street layout. Such setback shall be seven feet where two feet of
setback area is included in minimum stall depth as provided herein. Such setback area shall be landscaped and
maintained.
2. Parking to be on the Same Lot. Required off-street parking spaces and loading bays shall be provided on the same lot
as the principal or accessory use they are required to serve, except that some parking spaces may be provided on a
separate lot or on-street as provided in Section 6.1.2 and 6.1.5.
3. Parking and Loading Areas Separated. No area may be utilized and counted as both a required parking space and a
required loading bay. However, maneuvering aisles and driveways may serve both required parking and loading bays if
they meet the design standards of each. Existing areas used for both parking and loading shall be counted for loading
purposes.
4. Parking in Structures (see Section 6.1.14)
5. Front Yard Parking and Loading in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District. To maintain a pedestrian-friendly
environment, motor vehicle parking spaces shall be located behind or beside buildings to the maximum extent possible.
Motor vehicle parking shall not be located directly between the building and the street alignment.
5.That Zoning By-Law Section 6.1.12 “Parking Areas with Fifty (50) or More Spaces” be amended to add bicycle parking
requirement, with underlined language indicating changes, as follows:
6.1.12 Parking Areas with Fifty (50) or More Spaces. Any parking area designed to accommodate more than fifty (50) motor
vehicles at a time shall contain access drives which shall be bounded by granite or concrete curbing broken only at intersections with
other access drives, parking aisles and/or the street or where such curbing would be contrary to good engineering practice. Bicycle
racks shall be provided to accommodate one bicycle per 20 parking spaces required.
6.That Zoning By-law Section 6.1.14 for “Parking Garages” be amended to clarify the conditions under which they are allowable by
special permit, by deleting the text in Section 6.1.14, and replacing it with the following text:
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6.1.14 Parking Garages and Structures.
2. Required off-street parking spaces or loading bays may be provided in a parking garage or structure as a special permit.
When a parking structure is built above grade, all sides of such a building must be screened using an architectural façade,
plantings, or other approved treatment.
3. In the Business, Central Business, Limited Industrial B, Canton Center Economic Opportunity District and Mixed-Use
Districts, parking structures must be designed with retail or other commercial uses along the street, at least on the ground
floor level. Wrapping active uses around a parking structure can mean anything from integrating small retail or restaurants on
the main street face - to creating parking structures surrounded by mixed uses - including offices and larger retail on three or
more sides and all levels.
4. Dimensional standards shall follow the standards of the underlying zoning district.
7.That Zoning By-law Section 6.1 be amended by adding 6.1.16 “Maximum parking ratio” as follows:
6.1.16 Maximum Parking Ratio. Surface parking shall not exceed 110% of the minimum parking requirement for the subject land
use(s). Exemptions to the standard can be approved through site/design review for developments that provide parking structures,
shared parking, valet parking spaces, market rate parking, or similarly managed parking facilities.
8.That Zoning By-law Section 6.1 be amended by adding 6.1.17 “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces” as follows:
6.1.17 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Spaces. This section applies for all parking lots or garages with publicly available
electric vehicle charging spaces (excludes restricted or private electric vehicle charging stations).
1. Number. No minimum number of charging station spaces is required. Where an EV charger can simultaneously charge more
than one vehicle, the number of electric vehicles charging station spaces shall be considered equivalent to the number of
electric vehicles that can be simultaneously charged. If more than 4 publicly available EV charging stations are provided, an
ADA accessible charging station must also be provided.
2. Minimum Parking Requirements. An electric vehicle charging station space may be included in the calculation for minimum
required parking spaces that are required pursuant to other provisions of code.
3. Location and Design Criteria. The provision of electric vehicle parking will vary based on the design and use of the primary
parking lot. The following required and additional locational and design criteria are provided in recognition of the various
parking lot layout options. Where provided, publicly available parking for electric vehicle charging purposes is required to
include the following:
a. Signage. Each charging station space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle
charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be
enforced.
b. Maintenance. Charging station equipment shall be maintained in all respects, including the functioning of the
charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information shall be provided on the charging station
equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning or other problems are encountered.
c. Accessibility. Where charging station equipment is provided within an adjacent pedestrian circulation area, such as
a sidewalk or accessible route to the building entrance, the charging equipment shall be located so as not to
interfere with accessibility requirements.
d. Lighting. Where charging station equipment is installed, adequate site lighting shall exist, unless charging is for
daytime purposes only.
4. Parking for electric vehicles should also consider the following:
a. Notification. Information on the charging station, identifying voltage and amperage levels and any time of use,
fees, or safety information.
b. Signage. Installation of directional signs at the parking lot entrance and at appropriate decision points to
effectively guide motorists to the charging station space(s).
5. Data Collection. To allow for maintenance and notification, the Building Department will require the owners of any private
new electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available (see definition “electric vehicle charging station —
public”) to provide information on the station’s geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and
owner contact information.
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 6.1, Off Street Parking, be amended as set forth in the 2022 Annual Town
Meeting Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
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FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 32
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 32 as printed in the warrant.
On February 16th, 2022, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed to recommend that
this article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this
section of the by-laws. The hearing was closed on March 2nd, 2022, with no changes to the vote or motion. The goal of this zoning
change is to update Canton’s parking standards to reflect national parking standards and best practices.
Alan Karon asked for the dates that the notice of the Planning Board hearing was published in the newspaper.
The Town Clerk provided the Moderator with copies of the publications. The Planning Board hearing notice was published in the
Canton Citizen on January 27, 2022 and February 3, 2022.
VOTED: Article 32 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 33
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 9.8 Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (CCEOD)
Article 33 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 9.8 Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (CCEOD)
to update the parking requirements to be consistent with Section 6.1 (Off-Street parking) as follows, with underlined text indicating
changed language:
1. 9.8.11 Priority Revitalization Area “A”; Parking Requirements. In Priority Revitalization Area “A”, there shall be
provided and maintained improved off-street automobile parking in connection with the erection, establishment or increase
in units or dimensions of buildings, structures and uses, in the required amounts stipulated in the Zoning By-law Section 6.1
Off-Street parking.
2. The remaining numbered text in 9.8.11 shall be deleted.
3. Delete Section 9.8.13 Priority Revitalization Area “A” Miscellaneous Parking Requirements
And
4. Replace Section 9.8.13 with the words “Not used”
5. 9.8.28 Priority Revitalization Area “B”; Parking Requirements. In Revitalization Area “B”, there shall be provided and
maintained improved off-street automobile parking in connection with the erection, establishment or increase in units or
dimensions of buildings, structures and uses in the required amounts stipulated in the Zoning By-law Section 6.1 Off-Street
parking.
6. The remaining numbered text in 9.8.28 shall be deleted.
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 9.8, Canton Center Economic Opportunity District (CCEOD) be amended as
set forth in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 3-1
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 33
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 33 as printed in the warrant.
On February 16th, 2022, the Planning Board voted with three (3) members in favor and one (1) opposed, to recommend that this
Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this section of
the by-laws. The hearing was closed on March 2nd, 2022, with no changes to the vote or motion. The purpose of these bylaw changes
is to update the parking requirements in the Canton Center Economic Opportunity District to be the same as the general Off-Street
parking regulations. The proposed 2022 amendments in Section 6.1 make the additional parking language in the overlay district
duplicative.
VOTED: Article 33 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
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ARTICLE
ARTICLE 34
34
AMEND
AMEND ZONING
ZONING BY-LAW
BY-LAW SECTION
SECTION 7.2 7.2 SPECIAL
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
REGULATIONS FOR FOR ABOVE
ABOVE OR
OR BELOW
BELOW GRADE
GRADE STRUCTURED
STRUCTURED PARKING
PARKING
Article
Article 34
34 To
To see
see if
if the
the Town
Town will
will vote
vote to
to amend
amend the
the Zoning
Zoning By-laws:
By-laws:
1.
1. ByBy deleting
deleting Section
Section 7.2
7.2 for
for “Above
“Above oror Below
Below Grade
Grade Structured
Structured Parking”
Parking”
And
And
2. By
2. By relabeling
relabeling Section
Section 7.2
7.2 as
as not
not used
used
Or to
Or to take
take any
any other
other action
action related
related thereto.
thereto.
Select
Select Board
Board for
for Planning
Planning Board
Board
PLANNING
PLANNING BOARD
BOARD MOTION:
MOTION:
MOVED:
MOVED: That Zoning
That Zoning By-law
By-law Section
Section 7.2,
7.2, Above
Above Or
Or Below
Below Grade
Grade Structured
Structured Parking,
Parking, be
be amended
amended as
as set
set forth
forth in
in
the 2022
the 2022 Annual
Annual Town
Town Meeting
Meeting Warrant.
Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOTION: 4-0
4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance
The Finance Committee
Committee recommends
recommends that
that the
the motion
motion presented
presented by
by the
the Planning
Planning Board
Board to
to Town
Town Meeting
Meeting for
for Article
Article 34
34
as printed
as printed in
in the
the warrant
warrant be
be adopted.
adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
VOTE: 8-0-0
8-0-0
David McCarthy,
David McCarthy, Chair
Chair of
of the
the Planning
Planning Board,
Board, moved
moved Article
Article 34
34 as
as printed
printed in
in the
the warrant.
warrant.
On February
On February 16 th,
16th , 2022,
2022, thethe Planning
Planning Board
Board voted
voted unanimously
unanimously with
with four
four (4)
(4) members
members inin favor
favor and
and none
none opposed,
opposed, to
to recommend
recommend thatthat
this
this Article be adopted
Article be adopted at at Town
Town Meeting
Meeting with
with no
no changes
changes in
in the
the motion,
motion, that
that the
the applicable
applicable language
language be
be added
added directly
directly into
into this
this section
section
of the
of the by-laws.
by-laws. TheThe hearing
hearing was
was closed
closed on
on March
March 2 nd, 2022, with no changes to the vote or motion. The purpose of this warrant article
2nd , 2022, with no changes to the vote or motion. The purpose of this warrant article
is
is to update Canton’s off-street parking bylaws to reflect
to update Canton’s off-street parking bylaws to reflect best-practices.
best-practices. The
The special
special regulations
regulations for
for structured
structured parking
parking were
were unusual
unusual
and more
and more restrictive
restrictive than
than surrounding
surrounding communities.
communities. Structured
Structured parking
parking would
would be
be allowed
allowed as
as aa special
special permit,
permit, subject
subject toto site
site plan
plan
review
review and
and design
design criteria
criteria (Section
(Section 6.1.14
6.1.14 and
and the
the Table
Table ofof Use
Use is
is proposed
proposed revised
revised at
at Town
Town Meeting
Meeting 2022).
2022).
VOTED:
VOTED: Article
Article 34
34 adopted
adopted as
as printed.
printed.
ADOPTED
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS
UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOICE VOTE
VOTE
ARTICLE 35
ARTICLE 35
AMEND ZONING
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW
BY-LAW SECTION
SECTION 9.3 9.3 TO
TO REMOVE
REMOVE THE
THE ECONOMIC
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY
OVERLAY DISTRICT
DISTRICT (EOOD)
(EOOD)
Article 35
Article 35 To
To see
see if
if the
the Town
Town will
will vote
vote to
to amend
amend the
the Zoning
Zoning By-laws:
By-laws:
1. By
1. By deleting
deleting Section
Section 9.3
9.3 for
for “Economic
“Economic Opportunity
Opportunity Overlay
Overlay District
District (EOOD)”
(EOOD)”
And
And
2. By
2. By relabeling
relabeling Section
Section 9.3
9.3 as
as not
not used
used
Or
Or to
to take
take any
any other
other action
action related
related thereto.
thereto.
Select
Select Board
Board for
for Planning
Planning Board
Board
PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOTION:
MOVED:
MOVED: That Zoning
That Zoning By-law
By-law Section
Section 9.3,
9.3, Economic
Economic Opportunity
Opportunity Overlay
Overlay District
District (EOOD)
(EOOD) be
be amended
amended as
as set
set forth
forth
in the
in the 2022
2022 Annual
Annual Town
Town Meeting
Meeting Warrant.
Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING BOARD VOTE:
VOTE: 4-0
4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance
The Finance Committee
Committee recommends
recommends that
that the
the motion
motion presented
presented by
by the
the Planning
Planning Board
Board to
to Town
Town Meeting
Meeting for
for Article
Article 35
35
as printed
as printed in
in the
the warrant
warrant be
be adopted.
adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE:
VOTE: 8-0-0
8-0-0
David McCarthy,
David McCarthy, Chair
Chair of
of the
the Planning
Planning Board,
Board, moved
moved Article
Article 35
35 as
as printed
printed in
in the
the warrant.
warrant.
On February
On February 1616thth
,, 2022,
2022, the
the Planning
Planning Board
Board voted
voted unanimously
unanimously with
with four
four (4)
(4) members
members in in favor
favor and
and none
none opposed,
opposed, toto recommend
recommend thatthat
this
this Article
Article be
be adopted
adopted at at Town
Town Meeting
Meeting with
with no
no changes
changes inin the
the motion,
motion, that
that the
the applicable
applicable language
language bebe added
added directly
directly into
into this
this section
section
of
of the
the by-laws.
by-laws. The The hearing
hearing was
was closed
closed on
on March
March 22nd,, 2022,
nd
2022, with
with no
no changes
changes toto the
the vote
vote or
or motion.
motion. The
The Economic
Economic Opportunity
Opportunity Overlay
Overlay
District’s main
District’s main function
function waswas to
to allow
allow for
for more
more flexibility
flexibility in
in permitting
permitting above
above or
or below-grade
below-grade structured
structured parking,
parking, asas well
well as
as allowing
allowing for
for
increased
increased building
building heights
heights (up
(up to
to 60
60 feet).
feet). This
This overlay
overlay district
district currently
currently only
only applies
applies to
to 1
1 Orchard
Orchard Way,
Way, “The
“The Block”,
Block”, otherwise
otherwise known
known
as the
as the former
former Reebok
Reebok Headquarters.
Headquarters. The The parcel
parcel is
is already
already developed,
developed, and
and additional
additional tall
tall buildings
buildings are
are not
not anticipated.
anticipated. The
The Master
Master Plan
Plan
2020’s
2020’s zoning
zoning analysis
analysis noted
noted that
that this
this overlay
overlay district
district was
was no
no longer
longer effective
effective for
for economic
economic development.
development.
VOTED:
VOTED: Article
Article 35
35 adopted
adopted as
as printed.
printed.
ADOPTED
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS
UNANIMOUS VOICE
VOICE VOTE
VOTE
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ARTICLE 36
AMEND ZONING MAP OF TOWN OF CANTON
Article 36 To see if the Town of Canton will vote to amend the Zoning Map 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 (Assessor Parcels) shown on the plan entitled
“Proposed Rezoning Exhibit”, prepared by the Planning Department, into the newly created Commercial Mixed Use District (C-MUD).
225 Turnpike Street (Map 80, Lot 32)
230 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 131)
235 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 130)
239 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 129)
240 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 132)
250 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 134)
259 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 102)
275 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 93)
279 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 92)
291 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 91)
295 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 82)
300 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 148)
305 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 81)
323 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 80)
348 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 136)
351 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 1)
354 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 137)
355 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 3)
358 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 5)
360 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 4)
362 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 6)
390 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 11)
1 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 140)
2-8 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 147)
9 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 141)
10 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 146)
25 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 142)
40 Pequot Way (Map 79, Lot 143)
2 Whitman Road (Map 78, Lot 17)
1 Windsor Woods Lane (Map 87, Lot 1)
0-Rear Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 1)
1095 Turnpike Street (Map 87, Lot 2)
1049 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 2)
1047 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 3)
1033 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 4)
1027 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 5)
1017 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 6)
1200 Turnpike Street (Map 87, Lot 3)
0-Rear Turnpike Street (Map 87, Lot 4)
0 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 34)
1042 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 24)
1040 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 25)
1036 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 23)
1032 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 22)
1030 Turnpike Street (map 88, Lot 28)
1026 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 11)
1022 Turnpike Street (Map 88, Lot 26)
520 Turnpike Street (Map 77, Lot 8)
0 Turnpike Street (Map 91, Lot 16
2.To amend the map entitled “Zoning Map of Town of Canton”, to place the parcels (Assessor Parcels) shown on the plan entitled
“Proposed Rezoning Exhibit”, prepared by the Planning Department, from an Industrial District (I) and partial Single Family
Residence B zone to Limited Industrial District (LI).
320 Turnpike Street (Map 79, Lot 138)
330 Turnpike Street (Map 92, Lot 5)
340 Turnpike Street (Map 78, Lot 18)
4 Whitman Road (Map 78, Lot 13)
0-Rear Whitman Road (Map 92, Lot 4)
Or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
99Source page 103
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning Map of the Town of Canton, as most recently amended, be amended as set forth in the
2022 AnnualPLANNING BOARD
Town Meeting MOTION:
Warrant.
MOVED: That the Zoning Map of the Town of Canton, as most recently amended, be amended as set forth in t
2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 36
as printed inFINANCE COMMITTEE
the warrant RECOMMENDATION:
be adopted.
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 3
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved that FINANCE
Article 36 COMMITTEE
be withdrawn.VOTE: 8-0-0
Due to the fact that, at a subsequent meeting
concerns were raised by a couple of business owners, and the fact that the position of Town Planner is currently vacant, the Planning
David McCarthy,
Board recommends Chairbeofwithdrawn
that the article the Planning Board,
without moved that Article 36 be withdrawn. Due to the fact that, at a subsequent mee
prejudice.
concerns were raised by a couple of business owners, and the fact that the position of Town Planner is currently vacant, the Plan
Board
VOTED: Article recommends that the article be withdrawn without prejudice.
36 WITHDRAWN.
VOTED:
ADOPTED VOICE Article
VOTE, 36 WITHDRAWN.
MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
100Source page 104
ARTICLE 37
ADD ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 6.9 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
Article 37 To see if the Town will vote to add Zoning By-law Section 6.9 General Provisions for the Commercial Mixed Use District as
follows:
6.9 COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE DISTRICT
6.9.1 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of Section 6.9 is to facilitate building renovation and new development that contributes
to vibrant, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. The standards set forth herein are intended to:
1. Promote development that is consistent with the Town’s vision to facilitate reinvestment and create a vibrant, authentic,
diverse, connected, and resilient district.
2. Guide the physical character of development by providing context-based building and site development standards that
reflect scale, design characteristics, and settlement patterns envisioned for the district.
3. Create a public realm with high quality streetscape, enhanced outdoor recreation areas, and active public and publicly-
oriented gathering spaces that enhance development and reinforce pedestrian orientation and multi-modal transportation in
the district.
4. Encourage a range of business development opportunities as well as food, entertainment, cultural, educational, and civic
venues.
5. Encourage high quality housing production for a variety of age groups, household types, and income ranges.
6.9.2 Zoning Map and Regulating Plan. The Commercial Mixed-Use District (C-MUD) are located and bounded as shown on a
map entitled “Town of Canton Zoning Map”, copies of which are on file in the offices of the Town Clerk and Planning Departments.
6.9.3 Permitting Procedures – Authority. See Section 10.5 Site Plan Review.
6.9.4 Use Provisions/ Allowable Uses. See Zoning Bylaw Table of Use Regulations.
6.9.5 Dimensional Requirements. See Section 4.0 for Dimensional Requirements.
6.9.6 Parking. See Section 6.1 for Off-Street Parking Regulations.
6.9.7 Building Design Standards.
1. All buildings shall have a principal façade and entry (with operable doors) facing a street or open space; Buildings may
have more than one principal façade and/or entry;
2. Building finish materials may include, but shall not be limited to, brick or high-quality brick face, wood, stone or high-
quality stone face. Vinyl, unfinished metal or fiberglass as a primary finished surface shall not be used;
3. Blank wall adjacent to streets, alleys or open spaces shall not be permitted. Where windows are not possible or
appropriate to the intended use, vertical articulation in the form of raised or recessed surfaces shall be used to break
up blank walls;
4. New retail buildings shall have one of the following features along the front surface at intervals sufficient to provide
continuity to pedestrians: awning, marquee, arcade and/or colonnade;
5. Flat roofs may be allowed on multi-story buildings as long as the roofline projects outward from the building surface as
a decorative cornice or parapet; and
6. Larger buildings with multiple non-residential tenants on the first floor shall articulate the façade in a manner that
distinguishes the location of these tenants through the use of decorative raised or depressed vertical surfaces,
variations in acceptable signage, awnings, marquees, colonnades or arcades.
6.9.8 Sign Design Standards. Sign design standards shall comply with the regulations in Section 6.3.8, plus the following:
1. Signs shall be made of wood (painted or natural), stone, copper, brass, galvanized steel, or painted/engraved on a façade
surface; Or other material with similar appearance acceptable to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
2. Signs may only be incorporated into the skirt of awnings and not on the primary angled surface.
3. Freestanding directory signs are not permitted.
6.9.9 Site Design Standards.
1. Parking areas shall be located in the rear of buildings;
2. Street level frontage shall be devoted to entrances, open space amenity space, shop windows, or other displays;
3. Clear pedestrian pathways shall be provided between buildings on the same lot and between buildings on adjacent lots
to ensure a continuous pedestrian pathway through the district;
4. Where the Commercial Mixed Use District abuts a residential neighborhood, appropriate transitional features shall be
used and may include landscaping, open space or parks, or streets with clearly designed pedestrian features;
5. Primary entrances to proposed and existing buildings are situated on pedestrian amenities (e.g. sidewalks, plazas or
open space) with a minimum width of 10 feet;
6. Setbacks are consistent with the fabric of the existing street and do not preclude pedestrian access;
7. Adequate access for loading and emergency vehicles is maintained on one side of the building; and
8. Adequate natural lighting and air circulation for businesses and residents is maintained.
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6.9.10 Outdoor Amenity Space Standards. Outdoor spaces should contribute positively to the public realm and provide high
quality spaces for residents, patrons of on-site businesses, and to the general public. Landscape buffers, landscape strips, and the
like do not count towards the required outdoor amenity space standards. The following are descriptions of allowable outdoor
amenity spaces. See Section 11.0 Definitions for a description of these amenities.
1. Common Yard and Garden. Where applicable, a walkway should be provided between the public sidewalk and the front
door.
2. Forecourt. Forecourts shall be a minimum width and depth of 12 feet and enclosed on 3 sides.
3. Community Garden. Community gardens should be a minimum of 5,000 S.F.; 90% permeable surfaces; and 1 tree/1,000
SF on average.
4. Common Green. Commons should be a minimum of 10,000 S.F.; 85% permeable surfaces; and 1 tree/2,000 SF on
average.
5. Plaza/Square. Design Standards: Squares should be a minimum of 8,000 S.F.; 50% permeable surfaces; 1 tree/2,000 SF
on average; and include public seating.
6. Pocket Park/ Playground. Pocket Parks should be a minimum of 800 S.F.; 80% permeable surfaces; and 1 tree/400 SF on
average; and include seating and recreational equipment.
7. Pedestrian Passage. The minimum width shall be 10 feet; Hard surface such as asphalt, concrete, or paver stones is
required; Lighting is required.
8. Outdoor Dining Terrace.
9. Rooftop Terrace. Terrace must be setback a minimum of 5 feet from any building wall and secured by a perimeter fence at
least 4 feet tall.
10. Other Open Space Amenity Types. The Zoning Board may permit other types of open space amenity types.
6.9.11 Affordable Housing Requirements.
See Section 8.2 on Multifamily Dwellings.
6.9.12 Sustainable Design Standards.
1. Stormwater management. The stormwater management measures proposed for site development shall conform to the
best management practices described in the most recent Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stormwater Management
Handbook, as amended.
2. Sustainable landscaping. Natural and context-sensitive landscaping with plants native to local climate and soil conditions
are required. No tree, shrub or plant shall be used that has been identified as an Invasive Species by the Massachusetts
Plant Advisory Group in the most recent version of The Evaluation of Non-Native Plant Species for Invasiveness in
Massachusetts (with annotated list,) or has been identified as invasive or banned on the Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List
as periodically updated by the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture.
6.9.13 Commercial Mixed Use District Special Permit. Applicants may apply for, and the Zoning Board of Appeals may grant, a
Commercial Mixed Use District Special Permit subject to the following provisions:
1. Purpose: In addition to the purposes identified in Section 6.9.1 of this bylaw, the purpose of a C-MUD Special Permit is
to provide coordinated mixed use developments that include a diverse use profile and act as centers of commerce and
activity within the overlay district.
2. Eligibility: To be eligible for a C-MUD Special Permit, the site must include at least three (3) acres of continuous
buildable land. For the purposes of this bylaw, land may be considered contiguous if it is separated by a road or by
public open space that does not separate parcels in common ownership by more than two hundred (200) feet;
3. Use Profile: An applicant for a C-MUD Special Permit shall restrict the development to a specific general use profile that
compiles with the parameters listed below. The area of a particular use, other than public open space, shall be
determined by dividing its Gross Floor Area (GFA) by the total GFA in the development. The Zoning Board shall include
continued compliance with the proposed use profile as a condition of any Special Permit granted under this Section of
the Bylaw.
a. The development area shall not contain residential use in more than ten percent (10%) of the total
ground floor area;
b. If residential homeownership units (condos), the development shall contain a minimum of sixty percent
(65%) residential use, but no more than eighty (80%) residential use; If residential rental units, the
development shall contain a minimum of fifty-one (51%) residential use, but no more than eighty (80%)
residential use.
c. The proposed development area shall not contain more than thirty percent (30%) office use; and
d. The proposed development area shall not contain more than thirty percent (30%) service industry use.
e. The proposed development area shall contain a minimum of five percent (5%) civic use
f. The proposed development area shall contain at least twenty (20%) of the site as outdoor amenity space
accessible to the public.
4. Height Bonuses: Upon petition by an applicant for a C-MUD Special Permit, the Zoning Board may allow for maximum
building heights to be fifty (50) feet. The Zoning Board shall not allow for buildings to have more than four and a half
(4.5) stories above the street level grade. Applicants may increase the overall density of their project to meet these
height limitation increases provided that the applicant complies with all other requirements of this bylaw including,
without limitation, those for parking, design and other dimensional requirements.
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5. Frontage: As a part of the C-MUD Special Permit application, the Zoning Board may authorize frontage as low as forty
(40) feet.
6. Additional Design Standards: In addition to those design standards listed in Section 6.9.7, 6.9.8, 6.9.9, and 6.9.10 of
this bylaw, applications for a C-MUD Special Permit shall also meet the following standards:
a. Buildings: At least sixty (60%) of the first floor of a newly constructed building façade (non-residential or
mixed use only) shall be transparent, where it faces the main street or as determined by the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
b. Site Design: Buildings shall be arranged in a manner that optimizes the ability of residents and
consumers to access public spaces and pedestrian amenities. Buildings shall be oriented toward each
other in a way that minimized conflicts between pedestrians and automobiles. Open space provided
pursuant to 6.9.10, of this bylaw shall be designed as a public gathering space. Arcades, courtyards,
parks, greens or other common areas shall be located in a manner that connects buildings to each other
and to public sidewalks without interruption from parking areas or automobile travel lanes to the greatest
extent possible. Features that may be used to create open space areas acceptable to the Zoning Board
may include, without limitation, fixed benches, fixed tables, fountains, pathways, bikeways, bicycle racks,
period lighting, shade trees, perennial gardens, picnic areas, and/or trash receptacles.
c. Open Space Ownership and Maintenance: As a condition of a Special Permit, the Zoning Board shall
require an applicant to document ownership of open space within the proposed development and to
provide a detailed maintenance schedule to ensure the long-term care of open space areas.
7. Application Process and Requirements: Applicants for a C-MUD Special Permit shall comply with the Special Permit
Procedures outlined in Section 10.4 and shall provide all applicable information for a full site plan review pursuant to
Section 10.5.
6.9.14 Height and Density Bonuses: Upon petition by the applicant for a C-MUD Special Permit, or if certain public benefit
improvements are made by the applicant (see below), the Zoning Board may allow for a maximum building height to be fifty
(50) feet. The Zoning Board shall not allow for buildings to have more than four and a half (4.5) stories above the average
grade plane. Applicants may increase the overall density of their project to meet these height limitation increases provided
that the applicant complies with all other requirements of this bylaw including, without limitation, those for parking, design
and other dimensional requirements.
Public benefit improvements that qualify an applicant for a height and/or density bonus, by special permit:
1. Upland land acquisition or donation to the Town or a designated non-profit agency for the purpose of publicly accessible
active or passive recreation in desirable locations within the C-MUD District or surrounding area.
2. Additional sidewalks and pathways along a public way, which connect to another public sidewalk or pathway, beyond what is
required for the development.
3. Additional streetscape improvements such as street trees and furnishings on public streets or contribution of land suitable
for a public way or public streetscape improvements, beyond what is required for the development.
4. Public parking spaces and publicly-accessible parking facilities.
5. Additional affordable housing units above the number required by Section 8.2.
6.9.15 Approval of Density Bonus Improvements. All public benefit improvements used for the density bonus shall have been
recommended in planning documents approved by the Zoning Board. In order to make this determination, the following are
required:
1. The applicant shall provide the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals with a written description of the intended
improvements, the public benefit provided, significance to the Town, provision for maintenance if required, applicant’s cost
estimates, and a sketch plan showing the location and type, size and extent of improvements.
2. The Zoning Board of Appeals may require a bond to cover the cost of any improvements that will be constructed, or a
binding agreement approved by Town Counsel, to remain in place until the improvements are completed to the satisfaction
of the Town.
3. A specific time frame for the completion of all required off-site improvements shall be incorporated as a condition of
approval of the Planning Board.
4. The applicant shall provide a list of all permits and approvals required relating to any proposed public benefit(s) with the
application. These approvals shall be obtained prior to approval of the development, unless an exception for good cause is
explicitly authorized by the Planning Board.
5. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall be under no obligation to grant such density bonus and may determine, in its sole
discretion, whether the offered improvements are sufficient in nature, scope, cost or otherwise, to justify such bonus. The
offer and commitment by an applicant to provide all or any number of the above enumerated examples does not, in and of
itself, justify or require the Zoning Board to grant such density bonus.
6.9.15 Severability. If any provision of this bylaw is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the bylaw
shall not be affected thereby.
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
103Source page 107
PLANNING BOARD MOTON:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-law be amended by adding Section 6.9, General Provisions for the Commercial Mixed-Use
District, as set forth in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 37
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved that Article 37 be withdrawn without prejudice. At a subsequent meeting the
Planning Board voted 5 – 0 to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 37 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
ARTICLE 38
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 2.0 DISTRICTS
Article 38 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-law Section 2.0 Districts, as follows:
1.That Zoning Bylaw Section 2.1 “Establishment” be amended to add reference to the Commercial Mixed Use District under the
category of “Other Districts”.
2.That Zoning Bylaw Section 2.2 “Overlay and Special Districts” be amended to remove reference to the Economic Opportunity
Overlay District (EEOD), Mixed Use Overlay District (MUOD), Hotel Overlay District (HOD), and Village Housing Overlay District
(VHOD).
Or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-law Section 2.0 Districts be amended as set forth in the 2022 Annual Town Meeting
Warrant.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 38
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 38 as printed in the warrant.
On February 16th, 2022, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend that
this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this section
of the by-laws. The hearing was closed on March 2nd, 2022, with no changes to the motion. The Commercial Mixed Use District is
proposed to be created at the 2022 annual town meeting. The Economic Opportunity Overlay District (EEOD) and Mixed Use Overlay
District (MUOD) are proposed to be eliminated at the 2022 annual town meeting. The Hotel Overlay District (HOD) and Village Housing
Overlay District (VHOD) were already eliminated at previous town meetings.
VOTED: Article 38 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 39
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 4.0 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Article 39 To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.0 “Dimensional Requirements,” of the Zoning By-Laws by adding dimensional
and height requirements for the Commercial Mixed Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial
C (existing) districts as follows, with bolded and underlined text indicating changed language:
1.That the Town amend Zoning By-Laws Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement – Nonresidential Districts” by adding
dimensional requirements for the Commercial Mixed Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial
C districts (existing), as follows. Front setbacks in the Limited Industrial zone are proposed to change from 60’ to 30’, however front
setbacks in the Limited Industrial B zone will remain 60’.
104Source page 108
4.1.5 Table of Dimensional Requirements – Nonresidential Districts
REQUIRED B C-MU LI LIB LIC I
Min. Lot Size 15,000 sf 1.5 acres 20,000 sf 10 acres
Lot Width (through the principal building) 150’ 200’ 200’ 250’
Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 100’ 100’ 100’ 250’ 100’
Lot Coverage (%) 90 70 40 50 30 50
Front Yard Setbacks 25’1 25’ 30’ 60’ 10’ 60’
Rear Yard Setbacks 6’6 15’6,7 25’ 7,8 25’7,8 10’ 10’7,8
Side Yard Setbacks 6’ 10’ 25’ 25’ 10’ 20’7,8
Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setbacks 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9
Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9
(Footnotes 1 through 5 are found in Section 4.1.4)
6
20’ for residential buildings
7
35’ when rear property line abuts residential district or a lot with a residential building as the primary structure
8
35’ if side yard abuts a railroad right-of-way
9
Only for accessory structures less than 15’ in height
2.That the Town amend Zoning By-Laws Section 4.3.1, the table of “Maximum Height of Buildings” by adding height requirements for
the Commercial Mixed Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial C (existing) districts as follows,
and by clarifying that the height allowed in the Limited Industrial district can be increased to 52 feet or four stories by special permit:
4.3 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
4.3.1 Maximum Height of Buildings. In all districts, no building shall be constructed to exceed the “Maximum Height” specified in
the following table for the district in which said building is located:
District Maximum Height
Residence AA 25 ft. plus one foot for each additional foot by which: (a) the setback exceeds
Residence A the required setback distance, or (b) the narrower side width, or (c) rear yard
Residence B depth, whichever of the three additional distances is the smallest; provided,
Residence C however, the height shall not in any case exceed 40 ft.
General Residence
Commercial Mixed Use District 35 feet or three stories1
Limited Industrial 40 feet or four stories, whichever is lower; 52 feet or four stories by special
permit
Limited Industrial B 40 feet or three stories2
Limited Industrial C 70 feet3
Industrial 52 feet or four stories by Special Permit
Business 40 feet
1
Increase in height to 50’/4.5 stories in the C-MU district when parcels are aggregated to three acres or more and meet the
requirements of Section 6.9
2 Increase in height to 52’/4 stories by special permit in the Limited Industrial B zone when meeting the requirements of Section 4.3.4
and not abutting a residential district
3
See Section 6.8.5 for additional footnotes
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Section 4.0 “Dimensional Requirements,” of the Zoning By-Laws be amended by adding dimensional and
height requirements for the Commercial Mixed-Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial C
(existing) districts as follows, with bolded and underlined text indicating changed language:
1. That Zoning By-Laws Section 4.1.5, “Table of Dimensional Requirement – Nonresidential Districts” be amended by adding
dimensional requirements for the Commercial Mixed-Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial
C districts (existing), as follows. Front setbacks in the Limited Industrial zone are proposed to change from 60’ to 30’, however front
setbacks in the Limited Industrial B zone will remain 60’.
105Source page 109
4.1.5 Table of Dimensional Requirements – Nonresidential Districts
REQUIRED B C-MU LI LIB LIC I
Min. Lot Size 15,000 sf 1.5 acres 20,000 sf 10 acres
Lot Width (through the principal building) 150’ 200’ 200’ 250’
Frontage and frontage lot width (ft.) 100’ 100’ 100’ 250’ 100’
Lot Coverage (%) 90 70 40 50 30 50
Front Yard Setbacks 25’1 25’ 30’ 60’ 10’ 60’
Rear Yard Setbacks 6’6 15’6,7 25’ 7,8 25’7,8 10’ 10’7,8
Side Yard Setbacks 6’ 10’ 25’ 25’ 10’ 20’7,8
Accessory Structure Rear Yard Setbacks 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9
Accessory Structure Side Yard Setbacks 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9 3’9
(Footnotes 1 through 5 are found in Section 4.1.4)
6
20’ for residential buildings
7
35’ when rear property line abuts residential district or a lot with a residential building as the primary structure
8
35’ if side yard abuts a railroad right-of-way
9
Only for accessory structures less than 15’ in height
2. That Zoning By-Laws Section 4.3.1, the table of “Maximum Height of Buildings” be amended by adding height requirements for the
Commercial Mixed-Use District (newly added), Limited Industrial B (existing), and Limited Industrial C (existing) districts as follows,
and by clarifying that the height allowed in the Limited Industrial district can be increased to 52 feet or four stories by special permit:
4.3 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
4.3.1 Maximum Height of Buildings. In all districts, no building shall be constructed to exceed the “Maximum Height” specified in
the following table for the district in which said building is located:
District Maximum Height
Residence AA 25 ft. plus one foot for each additional foot by which: (a) the setback exceeds
Residence A the required setback distance, or (b) the narrower side width, or (c) rear yard
Residence B depth, whichever of the three additional distances is the smallest; provided,
Residence C however, the height shall not in any case exceed 40 ft.
General Residence
Commercial Mixed-Use District 35 feet or three stories1
Limited Industrial 40 feet or four stories, whichever is lower; 52 feet or four stories by special
permit
Limited Industrial B 40 feet or three stories2
Limited Industrial C 70 feet3
Industrial 52 feet or four stories by Special Permit
Business 40 feet
1
Increase in height to 50’/4.5 stories in the C-MU district when parcels are aggregated to three acres or more and meet the
requirements of Section 6.9
2 Increase in height to 52’/4 stories by special permit in the Limited Industrial B zone when meeting the requirements of Section 4.3.4
and not abutting a residential district
3
See Section 6.8.5 for additional footnotes
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 39
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved that Article 39 be withdrawn without prejudice. At a subsequent meeting the
Planning Board voted 5 – 0 to withdraw the article.
VOTED: Article 39 WITHDRAWN.
ADOPTED VOICE VOTE, MODERATOR DECLARED MOTION ADOPTED
106Source page 110
ARTICLE 40
AMEND ZONING BY-LAW SECTION 9.4 TO REMOVE THE MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT (MUOD)
Article 40 To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws:
1. By deleting Section 9.4 for “Mixed Use Overlay District (MUOD)”
And
2. By relabeling Section 9.4 as not used
Or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That the Zoning By-law be amended as follows:
1. By deleting Section 9.4 for “Mixed Use Overlay District (MUOD)”; and
2. By relabeling Section 9.4 as not used.
PLANNING BOARD VOTE: 4-0
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee recommends that the motion presented by the Planning Board to Town Meeting for Article 40
as printed in the warrant be adopted.
FINANCE COMMITTEE VOTE: 8-0-0
David McCarthy, Chair of the Planning Board, moved Article 40 as printed in the warrant.
On February 16th, 2022, the Planning Board voted unanimously with four (4) members in favor and none opposed, to recommend that
this Article be adopted at Town Meeting with no changes in the motion, that the applicable language be added directly into this section
of the by-laws. The hearing was closed on March 2nd, 2022, with no changes to the motion. The purpose of this warrant article is to
update Canton’s special districts. The current Mixed Use Overlay District is proposed to be rezoned as the Commercial Mixed Use
District (C-MU) at Town Meeting 2022, making the Mixed Use Overlay District unnecessary.
VOTED: Article 40 adopted as printed.
ADOPTED UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE
ARTICLE 41
AMEND ZONING BY-LAWS SECTION 3.1.4 TABLE OF USE REGULATIONS
Article 41 To see if the Town will vote to amend Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4 Table of Use Regulations to complete the Table of Use
for the Limited Industrial (C) zone, the Commercial Mixed-Use Zone (C-MU), and update uses related to structured parking and
electric vehicle charging stations, or take any other action related thereto.
1. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section A Residential Uses as
follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
A. Residential Uses
Single family dwelling Y Y Y Y N N N N N N
Two-family dwelling, if located on a lot having an area larger N Y Y Y N N N N N N
than the minimum hereinafter required for the construction of a
single family dwelling in the district by an additional two
thousand (2000) square feet
Assisted Living and/or Independent Living Facility 1 N BA BA BA BA N BA BA N N
Boarding or lodging house2 N BA Y Y N N N N N N
Building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units in N N Y Y Y N N N N N
combination with stores or other permitted uses, subject to the
condition that such building conforms to the lot area provisions
applicable to a one-family or two-family house, respectively in
the same district
Multi-family dwelling N BA Y Y BA N N N N N
Multi-family dwelling or building containing three (3) or more N N Y Y Y N N N N N
dwelling units in combination with stores or other permitted
uses, subject to the conditions that such building is located on a
lot having an area larger than the minimum hereafter required
for the construction of a single family dwelling in the same
district by an additional three thousand (3,000) square feet for
each family in excess of one (1) accommodated therein
107Source page 111
The conversion and/or use of a single family dwelling existing on BA BA Y Y N N N N N N
March 8, 1937, as a dwelling for not more than two (2) families,
or as a boarding or lodging house, or a tourist home, subject
to Section 8.3 and 8.4
Short-term rental3 Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
1.See Section 8.2.2 and 8.7 for special regulations
2. See Section 8.3 for special regulations
3. Subject to applicable State and Town registration, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
2. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section B Exempt and
Institutional Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
B. Exempt and Institutional Uses
Exempt: uses exempted from prohibition by G.L. Chapter Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
40A, Section 32
Hospital, Long-term care facility, hospice, health care N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
facility/clinic, or substance abuse detoxification or
treatment center3
Philanthropic, educational, or charitable institution, BA BA Y Y BA N N N N Y
non-exempt
Library, museum, art gallery or community building Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N
Extension of existing cemetery Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y
Recreational or water supply use of a governmental Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
agency
Public administration building, fire or police station Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Cultural use N N N N BA BA BA BA N N
Other municipal uses Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Essential services BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Parkland Open Space or Recreational Uses N N N N N N N N N Y
2. As defined by M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3
3. See Special Regulations Section 4.2.7 for in-patient facilities and Section 4.2.8 for out-patient facilities
3. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section C Agricultural and
Related Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
C. Agricultural and Related Uses
Commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
floriculture or viticulture provided that all such activities may be
limited to parcels of five (5) acres or more in area not zoned for
agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or
viticulture
Orchard, market garden, or nursery on a two acre parcel (but not Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
including any building or structure primarily used or maintained
in connection with such purpose nor the regular sale at retail of
any agricultural produce, unless authorized by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided)
Building or structure used or maintained in connection with a BA N N N N N N N N N
permitted agricultural use of the land, or used for any other
purpose of agricultural production (such as a greenhouse or
poultry battery)
Commercial greenhouse on less than five (5) acres N N N N N N N N Y N
Farm stand, exempt Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Farm stand, local BA N N N BA N N N N N
108Source page 112
4. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section D Recreational Uses by
as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
D. Recreational Uses
Golf course (but not including a golf driving range or BA N N N N BA BA BA N Y
"miniature" golf course), boat or canoe livery, riding academy
or stable
Golf driving range, "miniature" golf course, or other similar N N N N N BA BA BA Y N
outdoor commercial recreation use (but not including an
amusement park, drivein theater or open-air facilities for
"spectator sports" except where authorized by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided)
Theater, bowling alley, dance hall, or other place of indoor N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
amusement
Health or exercise club N N BA N BA BA BA BA N N
Private club, lodge, or other nonprofit social, cultural, civic or BA BA Y Y BA N N N N N
recreational use (but not including any use the chief activity of
which is one customarily conducted as a business)
Limited Industrial Recreational Use N N N N N BA BA BA N N
5. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section E Restaurant Uses as
follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
E. Restaurant Uses
Restaurant or similar place for the service of food or N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
beverages only to persons inside a completely enclosed
building, with or without regular mechanical or live
entertainment; outdoor dining allowed by special permit
Fast food establishment N N BA BA BA BA N N BA N
6. 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 as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
F. Commercial and Office Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Kennel, animal or veterinary hospital N N BA N N Y Y Y Y N
Funeral parlor or undertaking N BA Y Y BA N N N Y N
establishment
Business or professional office or N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
agency, bank or other financial
institution
Medical offices: offices of a doctor or N N Y Y Y BA Y BA Y N
dentist not a resident of the premises,
or a group of such offices
Medical or Dental Labs N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Office for executive or administrative N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
purposes only
Educational use, nonexempt N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Hotel or motel N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
General or personal service N N Y Y BA BA BA BA Y N
establishment
Trade shop N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Printing or publishing establishment, with N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
not more than five thousand (5000) square
feet of total floor area per establishment
used for production and storage (exclusive
of area used for office or sales purposes)
Printing or publishing establishment, N N N N N Y Y Y Y N
without limitation on floor area
Parking area for which no fee is charged N SP Y Y BA N N N N N
provided that such area is located on a lot
directly adjacent to a Non-Residential
District
Telecommunication facilities N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
Medical Marijuana Facilities 4 N N N N N N N N BA N
4. See Section 7.7 for special regulations.
109Source page 113
7. 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 as
follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Pharmacy or drug store N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Recreational Marijuana N N N N N N N N N N
Establishments
Store for the sale of goods at retail N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Showroom for building supplies N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
(including plumbing, heating and
ventilation equipment), with storage
limited to floor samples only unless
additional storage is allowed by
Special Permit granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals
Salesroom for boats, trailers, trucks, N N Y Y N N N N Y N
farm implements, or machinery, with
no repair services
Wholesale office or showroom, with N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
storage limited to floor samples only
unless additional storage is allowed
by Special Permit granted by the
Zoning Board of Appeals
8. 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 as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
H. Motor Vehicle Related Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Salesroom for motor vehicles with no repair services except in N N Y Y BA BA BA BA Y N
a garage
Motor vehicle repair garage motor vehicle body repair and N N BA BA BA BA BA BA Y N
painting
Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to N N N BA BA BA BA BA N N
exceed six hundred (600) square feet in size
Car wash N N N N N BA BA BA N N
Level 3 or DC Fast Charge Electric Vehicle Charging N N BA BA Y Y Y Y Y N
Station
9. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section I Light Manufacturing,
Manufacturing and Related Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
I. Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Scientific or research laboratory N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N
Manufacturing N N N N N Y N N Y N
Warehouse or distribution plant N N N N N Y Y Y BA N
Other warehouse or distribution plant N N N N N N N N BA N
Any retail or wholesale use which is incidental to and directly N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
related to the products warehoused or shipped from the
premises with said retail or wholesale use limited to not more
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the premises or more than
five thousand (5000) square feet, whichever is less.
Light manufacturing N N N N BA Y Y Y Y N
Above or below grade structured parking pursuant to Section N N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
7.2
110Source page 114
10. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory Uses as
follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
J. Accessory Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Accessory use incidental to a Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
permitted main use
Home occupation, non-intensive Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Home occupation, intensive BA BA Y Y BA N N N N N
Accessory Apartment in single BA BA Y Y Y N N N N N
family dwelling pursuant to
Section 8.1
Accessory Family Apartment Y Y Y Y N N N N N N
Family child care home BA BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Family child care home, large BA BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Adult day care BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Accessory scientific uses BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Automobile parking lot N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
The keeping overnight of not more BA BA Y Y N N N N N N
than five motor vehicles, one of
which may be a commercial
vehicle. Such commercial vehicle
shall not exceed a gross vehicle
weight of twelve thousand, five
hundred (12,500) pounds, or
measure more than seven feet, six
inches (7' 6") from the ground to
the top of the roof, or measure
more than twenty-one feet (21')
from the front bumper to the rear
bumper. For the purpose of this
section no, so-called, pickup truck
shall be deemed to be a
'commercial' vehicle. Nothing in
this section shall be construed to
prevent any person from bringing
a commercial vehicle otherwise
prohibited by this section into a
residential neighborhood for the
purpose of making a delivery, or
for performing work, or during
lunchtime, or on an irregular basis
The renting of rooms or the Y Y N N N N N N N N
furnishing of table board in a
dwelling to not more than two (2)
persons other than members of
the family (whether regular or
transient)
Greenhouse, tool shed, playhouse, Y Y N N Y N N N N N
tennis court, boat house, or other
similar building or structure for
domestic storage or use.
Short-term rental3 Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Parking Garage, pursuant to N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Section 6.1.14
Drive-in or drive-through facilities N N BA BA N BA BA BA BA N
Level 1 or Level 2 Electric Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
vehicle charging stations
3. Subject to applicable State and Town regulations, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
or to take any other action related thereto.
Select Board for Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD MOTION:
MOVED: That Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4 Table of Use Regulations be amended to complete the Table of Use for the
Limited Industrial (C) zone, the Commercial Mixed-Use Zone (C-MU), and update uses related to structured parking and electric
vehicle charging stations, as follows:
111Source page 115
1. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section A Residential Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
A. Residential Uses
Single family dwelling Y Y Y Y N N N N N N
Two-family dwelling, if located on a lot having an area larger N Y Y Y N N N N N N
than the minimum hereinafter required for the construction of a
single-family dwelling in the district by an additional two
thousand (2000) square feet
Assisted Living and/or Independent Living Facility 1 N BA BA BA BA N BA BA N N
Boarding or lodging house2 N BA Y Y N N N N N N
Building containing one (1) or two (2) dwelling units in N N Y Y Y N N N N N
combination with stores or other permitted uses, subject to the
condition that such building conforms to the lot area provisions
applicable to a one-family or two-family house, respectively in
the same district
Multi-family dwelling N BA Y Y BA N N N N N
Multi-family dwelling or building containing three (3) or more N N Y Y Y N N N N N
dwelling units in combination with stores or other permitted
uses, subject to the conditions that such building is located on a
lot having an area larger than the minimum hereafter required
for the construction of a single-family dwelling in the same
district by an additional three thousand (3,000) square feet for
each family in excess of one (1) accommodated therein
The conversion and/or use of a single family dwelling existing on BA BA Y Y N N N N N N
March 8, 1937, as a dwelling for not more than two (2) families,
or as a boarding or lodging house, or a tourist home, subject to
Section 8.3 and 8.4
Short-term rental3 Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
1.See Section 8.2.2 and 8.7 for special regulations
2. See Section 8.3 for special regulations
3. Subject to applicable State and Town registration, administrative regulations, and inspection requirements.
2. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section B Exempt and Institutional Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
B. Exempt and Institutional Uses
Exempt: uses exempted from prohibition by G.L. Chapter 40A, Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Section 32
Hospital, Long-term care facility, hospice, health care N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
facility/clinic, or substance abuse detoxification or treatment
center3
Philanthropic, educational, or charitable institution, non- BA BA Y Y BA N N N N Y
exempt
Library, museum, art gallery or community building Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N
Extension of existing cemetery Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y
Recreational or water supply use of a governmental agency Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Public administration building, fire or police station Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Cultural use N N N N BA BA BA BA N N
Other municipal uses Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Essential services BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Parkland Open Space or Recreational Uses N N N N N N N N N Y
2. As defined by M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 3
3. See Special Regulations Section 4.2.7 for in-patient facilities and Section 4.2.8 for out-patient facilities
112Source page 116
3. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section C Agricultural and Related Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
C. Agricultural and Related Uses
Commercial agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
floriculture or viticulture provided that all such activities may be
limited to parcels of five (5) acres or more in area not zoned for
agriculture, aquaculture, silviculture, horticulture, floriculture or
viticulture
Orchard, market garden, or nursery on a two-acre parcel (but not Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
including any building or structure primarily used or maintained in
connection with such purpose nor the regular sale at retail of any
agricultural produce, unless authorized by the Board of Appeals as
hereinafter provided)
Building or structure used or maintained in connection with a BA N N N N N N N N N
permitted agricultural use of the land, or used for any other
purpose of agricultural production (such as a greenhouse or
poultry battery)
Commercial greenhouse on less than five (5) acres N N N N N N N N Y N
Farm stand, exempt Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Farm stand, local BA N N N BA N N N N N
4. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section D Recreational Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
D. Recreational Uses
Golf course (but not including a golf driving range or BA N N N N BA BA BA N Y
"miniature" golf course), boat or canoe livery, riding academy
or stable
Golf driving range, "miniature" golf course, or other similar N N N N N BA BA BA Y N
outdoor commercial recreation use (but not including an
amusement park, drive-in theater or open-air facilities for
"spectator sports" except where authorized by the Board of
Appeals as hereinafter provided)
Theater, bowling alley, dance hall, or other place of indoor N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
amusement
Health or exercise club N N BA N BA BA BA BA N N
Private club, lodge, or other nonprofit social, cultural, civic or BA BA Y Y BA N N N N N
recreational use (but not including any use the chief activity of
which is one customarily conducted as a business)
Limited Industrial Recreational Use N N N N N BA BA BA N N
5. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section E Restaurant Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
Principal Use SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
E. Restaurant Uses
Restaurant or similar place for the service of food or beverages N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
only to persons inside a completely enclosed building, with or
without regular mechanical or live entertainment; outdoor
dining allowed by special permit
Fast food establishment N N BA BA BA BA N N BA N
113Source page 117
6. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section F Commercial and Office Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
F. Commercial and Office Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Kennel, animal or veterinary hospital N N BA N N Y Y Y Y N
Funeral parlor or undertaking establishment N BA Y Y BA N N N Y N
Business or professional office or agency, N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
bank or other financial institution
Medical offices: offices of a doctor or dentist N N Y Y Y BA Y BA Y N
not a resident of the premises, or a group of
such offices
Medical or Dental Labs N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Office for executive or administrative N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
purposes only
Educational use, nonexempt N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Hotel or motel N N BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
General or personal service establishment N N Y Y BA BA BA BA Y N
Trade shop N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Printing or publishing establishment, with N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
not more than five thousand (5000) square
feet of total floor area per establishment
used for production and storage (exclusive
of area used for office or sales purposes)
Printing or publishing establishment, without N N N N N Y Y Y Y N
limitation on floor area
Parking area for which no fee is charged N SP Y Y BA N N N N N
provided that such area is located on a lot
directly adjacent to a Non-Residential
District
Telecommunication facilities N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
Medical Marijuana Facilities 4 N N N N N N N N BA N
4. See Section 7.7 for special regulations.
7. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section G Retail Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined
language indicating changes:
G. Retail Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Pharmacy or drug store N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
Recreational Marijuana N N N N N N N N N N
Establishments
Store for the sale of goods at retail N N Y Y Y BA BA BA Y N
Showroom for building supplies N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
(including plumbing, heating and
ventilation equipment), with storage
limited to floor samples only unless
additional storage is allowed by
Special Permit granted by the Zoning
Board of Appeals
Salesroom for boats, trailers, trucks, N N Y Y N N N N Y N
farm implements, or machinery, with
no repair services
Wholesale office or showroom, with N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
storage limited to floor samples only
unless additional storage is allowed
by Special Permit granted by the
Zoning Board of Appeals
114Source page 118
8. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section H Motor Vehicle Related Uses as follows, with
bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
H. Motor Vehicle Related Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Salesroom for motor vehicles with no repair services except in a garage N N Y Y BA BA BA BA Y N
Motor vehicle repair garage motor vehicle body repair and painting N N BA BA BA BA BA BA Y N
Motor vehicle fuel facility and incidental retail facility not to exceed six N N N BA BA BA BA BA N N
hundred (600) square feet in size
Car wash N N N N N BA BA BA N N
Level 3 or DC Fast Charge Electric Vehicle Charging Station N N BA BA Y Y Y Y Y N
9. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section I Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related
Uses as follows, with bolded and underlined language indicating changes:
I. Light Manufacturing, Manufacturing and Related Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Scientific or research laboratory N N N N Y Y Y Y Y N
Manufacturing N N N N N Y N N Y N
Warehouse or distribution plant N N N N N Y Y Y BA N
Other warehouse or distribution plant N N N N N N N N BA N
Any retail or wholesale use which is incidental to and directly related to N N N N N BA BA BA BA N
the products warehoused or shipped from the premises with said retail or
wholesale use limited to not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the
premises or more than five thousand (5000) square feet, whichever is
less.
Light manufacturing N N N N BA Y Y Y Y N
Above or below grade structured parking pursuant to Section 7.2 N N N BA BA BA BA BA BA N
10. By amending Zoning By-laws Section 3.1.4, Table of Use Regulations, Section J Accessory Uses as follows, with bolded and
underlined language indicating changes:
J. Accessory Uses SR GR B CB C- LI LI(B) LI(C) I POS
MU
Accessory use incidental to a permitted Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N
main use
Home occupation, non-intensive Y Y Y Y Y N N N N N
Home occupation, intensive BA BA Y Y BA N N N N N
Accessory Apartment in single family BA BA Y Y Y N N N N N
dwelling pursuant to Section 8.1
Accessory Family Apartment Y Y Y Y N N N N N N
Family child care home BA BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Family child care home, large BA BA BA BA BA N N N N N
Adult day care BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Accessory scientific uses BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA BA N
Automobile parking lot N N Y Y BA N N N Y N
The keeping overnight of more than BA BA Y Y N N N N N N
five motor vehicles, one of which may
be a commercial vehicle. Such
commercial vehicle shall not exceed a
gross vehicle weight of twelve
thousand, five hundred (12,500)
pounds, or measure more than seven
feet, six inches (7' 6") from the ground
to the top of the roof, or measure more
than twenty-one feet (21') from the
front bumper to the rear bumper. For
the purpose of this section no, so-
called, pickup truck shall be deemed to
be a 'commercial' vehicle. Nothing in
this section shall be construed to
prevent any person from bringing a
commercial vehicle otherwise
prohibited by this section into a
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