On November 27, 2019 a
Exhibit,Appendix
was filed
involving a dispute between
Mr Mark Vacirca,
and
Danbury Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol Incorporated,
Zoning Commission Of The Town Of Brookfield, Connecticut,
for A00 - Appeals - Zoning
in the District Court of Fairfield County.
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Zoning Regulations
Town of Brookfield, Connecticut
Adopted by the Brookfield Zoning Commission
Effective: 2018-December-21
Revised Through: 2019-July-5
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Contents
Article 1 – Introduction ............................................................................................................... 12
1. 1 Authority ........................................................................................................................ 12
1. 2 Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 12
1. 3 Zoning Map................................................................................................................... 13
A. Zoning Districts................................................................................................................ 13
B. Boundary Interpretation ................................................................................................ 13
1. 4 Interpretation of Regulations...................................................................................... 13
A. General ........................................................................................................................... 13
B. Prohibited if Not Permitted............................................................................................ 13
C. Minimum Requirements................................................................................................ 14
D. Strictest Standards Control ........................................................................................... 14
1. 5 Conformity .................................................................................................................... 14
A. Conformity Required ..................................................................................................... 14
B. Valid Permits ................................................................................................................... 15
1. 6 Nonconformities ........................................................................................................... 15
A. Non-Conforming Uses ................................................................................................... 15
B. Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures.................................................................. 16
C. Non-Conforming Lots .................................................................................................... 17
1. 7 Validity, Separability, and Effective Date ................................................................ 18
A. Provisions Severable ...................................................................................................... 18
B. Effective Date ................................................................................................................. 18
Article 2 - Definitions ................................................................................................................... 19
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 19
A. General Terminology and Use of Words .................................................................... 19
B. Terms Not Defined......................................................................................................... 19
C. Text to Control ............................................................................................................... 19
D. Acronyms ........................................................................................................................ 20
Article 3 – Residential Districts and Uses .................................................................................. 48
3.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 48
3.2 Residential Districts (R) ................................................................................................. 48
3.3 Principal Uses and Structures...................................................................................... 48
A. Permitted As of Right .................................................................................................... 48
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B. Permitted by Zoning Permit ........................................................................................ 49
C. Permitted by Special Permit ....................................................................................... 49
D. Community/Institutional-Type Uses ............................................................................. 50
3.4 Accessory Uses and Structures................................................................................... 50
A. General Limitations ....................................................................................................... 50
B. Permitted As of Right .................................................................................................... 51
C. Permitted by Zoning Permit.......................................................................................... 50
D. Permitted by Speical Permit......................................................................................... 50
3.5 Area, Dimensional and Building Height Requirements........................................... 53
3.6 Customary Uses ............................................................................................................ 53
3.7 Solar Panels ................................................................................................................... 53
3.8 Agricultural and Animal Related Uses in Residential Zones ................................... 54
A. Limited Farm Stand........................................................................................................ 54
B. Farm Stand ...................................................................................................................... 54
C. Farm Animals.................................................................................................................. 54
3.9 Swimming Pools ............................................................................................................ 56
3.10 Recreational Equipment Storage in Residential Zones........................................... 57
3.11 Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones .................................................. 57
3.12 Customary Home Occupations................................................................................. 58
3.13 Conservation Subdivisions .......................................................................................... 59
A. Purposes .......................................................................................................................... 59
B. Eligibility............................................................................................................................ 59
C. Permitted Uses ............................................................................................................... 59
D. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 60
E. Conserved Land Areas.................................................................................................. 60
F. Application Procedure .................................................................................................. 62
3.14 Multifamily Dwellings ................................................................................................... 62
A. Intent ............................................................................................................................... 62
B. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 62
C. Site Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 63
D. Applications ................................................................................................................... 63
E. Design and Technical Requirements........................................................................... 64
F. Density and Number of Units ........................................................................................ 65
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G. Density Bonus for Affordable Units .............................................................................. 65
H. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 66
I. Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 68
J. Inspections....................................................................................................................... 68
3.15 Planned Age-Restricted Community – PARC .......................................................... 69
A. General ........................................................................................................................... 69
B. Intent and Purpose ........................................................................................................ 69
C. Establishment of Community Site ................................................................................ 70
D. Site Eligibility Criteria ...................................................................................................... 70
E. Application Procedures ................................................................................................ 70
F. Design and Technical Requirements ........................................................................... 71
G. Density and Number of Units ....................................................................................... 71
H. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 71
I. Miscellaneous Provisions ................................................................................................. 72
J. Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 73
K. Elderly Occupancy ........................................................................................................ 73
3.16 Accessory Apartments ................................................................................................ 73
A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 73
B. Intent ................................................................................................................................ 73
C. Occupancy ................................................................................................................... 73
D. Standards........................................................................................................................ 73
E. Termination of Special Permit ....................................................................................... 75
3.17 Guest House ................................................................................................................. 75
A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 75
B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 75
3.18 Group Day Care Homes ............................................................................................. 75
A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 75
B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 75
3.19 Short-Term Rental ......................................................................................................... 76
A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 76
B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 76
Article 4 – Commercial and Industrial Districts ....................................................................... 77
4.1 Purposes ........................................................................................................................ 77
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A. Regional Commercial (C-1) .......................................................................................... 77
B. Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) ................................................................................ 77
C. Commercial Gateway North (CG-N) .......................................................................... 77
D. Commercial Gateway South (CG-S)........................................................................... 77
E. Marine Commercial (MC) .............................................................................................. 77
F. Industrial (I-1) .................................................................................................................... 77
G. Corporate Park (CP) ...................................................................................................... 77
H. Town Center District (TCD)............................................................................................. 77
4.2 Permitted Uses .............................................................................................................. 78
A. Permitted Uses Table ...................................................................................................... 78
B. Prohibited Uses ................................................................................................................ 81
4.3 Location, Dimensional and Site Requirements ........................................................ 82
A. Dimensional Requirements Table ................................................................................. 82
B. Site Requirements – Gateway Districts ......................................................................... 82
4.4 Commercial and Industrial Uses ................................................................................ 84
A. Adult-Oriented Businesses ............................................................................................. 84
B. Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses .......................................................................... 85
C. Alcohol Sales ................................................................................................................... 85
D. Contractor’s Yards ......................................................................................................... 86
E. Marinas, Docks, and Slips ............................................................................................... 86
F. Recreation ........................................................................................................................ 86
G. Restaurants ..................................................................................................................... 86
H. Solar Energy Generation................................................................................................ 86
I. Veterinary Offices, Animal Hospitals, and Kennels ...................................................... 87
J. Combination/Mix of Commercial and Industrial Uses ............................................... 87
K. Combination/Mix of Commercial and Residential Uses ........................................... 87
L. Medical Marijuana Dispensary ...................................................................................... 87
Article 5 – Special Districts ......................................................................................................... 89
5.1 Town Center District (TCD).......................................................................................... 89
A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 89
B. Plan of Conservation and Development .................................................................... 89
C. Common Service Areas ................................................................................................ 90
D. Permitted Uses................................................................................................................. 90
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E. Land Use Standards ........................................................................................................ 91
F. Architectural Guidelines ................................................................................................. 91
G. Conflicts ........................................................................................................................... 91
H. Application and Permitting ........................................................................................... 91
I. Parking ............................................................................................................................... 92
J. Design Flexibility ............................................................................................................... 93
K. Sidewalks .......................................................................................................................... 94
L. Landscaping .................................................................................................................... 96
M. Street Lighting ................................................................................................................. 96
N. Public Utilities ................................................................................................................... 97
O. Road Right-of-Way Improvements .............................................................................. 97
5.2 TCD Perimeter Overlay Zone ...................................................................................... 97
A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 97
B. Permitted Uses ................................................................................................................. 97
5.3 Residential – Rental Housing Opportunity/Workforce Zone (R-RHOW) ................ 97
A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 97
B. Requirements ................................................................................................................... 98
C. Expiration ......................................................................................................................... 99
5.4 Brookfield Aquifer Protection District (APD) ........................................................... 100
A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 100
B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 100
C. Compliance .................................................................................................................. 100
D. Permitted Uses............................................................................................................... 100
E. Aquifer Protection Performance and Design Standards ......................................... 102
F. Permit Review ................................................................................................................ 106
G. Inspection...................................................................................................................... 106
5.5 Floodplain Districts (FP) .............................................................................................. 106
A. General Provisions ........................................................................................................ 106
B. Floodplain District Boundaries ..................................................................................... 106
C. Floodway Permitted Uses ............................................................................................ 108
D. Floodplain Permitted Uses ........................................................................................... 108
E. Other Permitted Uses .................................................................................................... 108
F. Structures (temporary or permanent) ........................................................................ 109
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G. Storage of material and equipment ......................................................................... 109
H. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.................................................................... 110
I. Specific standards .......................................................................................................... 110
J. Equal Conveyance, Compensatory Storage, and Associated Prohibitions ........ 112
5.6 Watershed Protection District (WPD) ...................................................................... 113
A. Candlewood Lake Watershed District, (CLW) ......................................................... 113
Article 6 – General Standards ................................................................................................. 117
6.1 Parking, Loading, and Access ................................................................................. 117
A. Off-Street Parking and Loading.................................................................................. 117
Table 6.1. Parking Dimensions and Aisles ................................................................... 118
Table 6.2. Parking Space Requirements .................................................................... 124
Table 6.3. Parking Credit Schedule Chart.................................................................. 124
B. Outdoor Vehicle Storage............................................................................................. 124
C. Access............................................................................................................................ 125
D. Traffic Impact Analysis ................................................................................................. 127
6.2 Signage ....................................................................................................................... 129
A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 129
B. Severability ..................................................................................................................... 129
C. Permits ............................................................................................................................ 129
D. Prohibited Signs ............................................................................................................. 130
E. General Provisions ......................................................................................................... 130
Table 6.4. Permitted Signs ............................................................................................ 124
6.3 Landscaping............................................................................................................... 138
A. Purpose, Applicability, and Design Principles........................................................... 138
B. General Landscaping Standards ............................................................................... 139
C. Landscape Buffers ....................................................................................................... 140
D. Landscaping for Parking and Loading Areas........................................................... 141
6. 4 Outdoor Lighting ........................................................................................................ 142
A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 143
B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 143
C. Standards ...................................................................................................................... 143
6.5 Earthwork and Grading ............................................................................................ 145
A. Purpose and Intent ....................................................................................................... 145
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B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 146
C. Standards ...................................................................................................................... 146
6.6 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ........................................................................... 147
A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 147
B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 147
C. Standards and Implementation ................................................................................. 148
6.7 Performance Standards ............................................................................................ 149
A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 149
B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 149
C. Measurement and Certification ................................................................................ 149
D. Standards....................................................................................................................... 149
6. 8 Stormwater Management ........................................................................................ 150
A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 150
B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 151
C. Stormwater Management Plan ................................................................................. 151
6.9 Outdoor Display, Dining, and Storage Areas......................................................... 154
A. Outdoor Sales, Display, and Storage ......................................................................... 154
B. Outdoor Dining .............................................................................................................. 154
6.10 Fences and Walls ....................................................................................................... 155
A. Location and Design Standards ................................................................................. 155
6.11 Architectural Guidelines ........................................................................................... 156
A. Purpose and Intent ....................................................................................................... 156
B. Background ................................................................................................................... 156
C. Applicability and Procedure ...................................................................................... 156
D. I-1 and CP Design Standards ...................................................................................... 157
E. C-1 and C-2 Design Standards.................................................................................... 158
F. CG-N and CG-S Design Standards ............................................................................. 160
6.12 Neighborhood Anti-Blight ......................................................................................... 162
A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 162
B. Regulation ...................................................................................................................... 162
Article 7 – Miscellaneous Provisions ........................................................................................ 164
7.1 Temporary Events....................................................................................................... 164
7.2 Telecommunications Towers and Antennas .......................................................... 164
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A. Intent and Purpose .................................................................................................... 164
B. Jurisdiction and Applicability ................................................................................... 165
C. General Standards .................................................................................................... 165
D. Applications ................................................................................................................ 168
E. New Antenna ............................................................................................................. 169
F. Termination or Nonuse Removal.............................................................................. 169
G. Bonding ....................................................................................................................... 170
7.3 Firing Ranges, Target Shooting, and the Discharge of Firearms for Recreational
Purposes ................................................................................................................................. 170
A. Prohibition ................................................................................................................... 170
B. Firearm Plan Requirement ........................................................................................ 170
7.4 Small Wind Turbines ................................................................................................... 173
A. Purpose........................................................................................................................ 173
B. Permits Required ........................................................................................................ 173
C. Procedure for Review ................................................................................................ 173
D. Standards..................................................................................................................... 174
7.5 Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces............................................................................ 177
Article 8 – Procedures .............................................................................................................. 178
8.1 Preliminary Concept Plan and Pre-Application Review ...................................... 178
A. Purpose and Applicability .......................................................................................... 178
B. Submission and Procedures ........................................................................................ 178
8.2 Zoning Permit .............................................................................................................. 180
A. Applicability ................................................................................................................. 180
B. Submission and Procedures ........................................................................................ 180
C. Notice Provisions.......................................................................................................... 180
D. Foundation Survey Required....................................................................................... 181
E. Zoning Permit Expiration ............................................................................................... 181
8.3 Certificate of Zoning Compliance .......................................................................... 182
A. Applicability ................................................................................................................. 182
B. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 182
C. Notice Provisions.......................................................................................................... 182
8.4 Site Plan Application ................................................................................................. 184
A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 184
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B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 184
C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 184
D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 185
E. Commission Action ....................................................................................................... 185
F. Submission of an Approved Plan ................................................................................ 186
G. Modifications to an Approved Site Plan ................................................................... 186
8.5 Special Permit Application ....................................................................................... 187
A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 187
B. Pre-Application.............................................................................................................. 187
C. Submission ..................................................................................................................... 187
D. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 187
E. Approval Criteria ........................................................................................................... 188
F. Decision Considerations ............................................................................................... 190
G. Commission Action ...................................................................................................... 191
H. Following Approval....................................................................................................... 191
I. Amendments and Modifications to an Existing Special Permit ............................... 192
8.6 Zone Text Amendment or Zoning Map Amendment Application ..................... 193
A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 193
B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 193
C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 194
D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 194
E. Commission Action ....................................................................................................... 195
8.7 Variance Application ................................................................................................ 196
A. Purpose and Applicability ........................................................................................... 196
B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 196
C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 196
D. Decision Considerations .............................................................................................. 197
E. Board Action .................................................................................................................. 198
8.8 Certificate of Location Approval Application....................................................... 199
A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 199
B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 199
C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 199
D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 200
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Zoning Districts................................................................................................................ 13 B. Boundary Interpretation ................................................................................................ 13 1. 4 Interpretation of Regulations...................................................................................... 13 A. General ........................................................................................................................... 13 B. Prohibited if Not Permitted............................................................................................ 13 C. Minimum Requirements................................................................................................ 14 D. Strictest Standards Control ........................................................................................... 14 1. 5 Conformity .................................................................................................................... 14 A. Conformity Required ..................................................................................................... 14 B. Valid Permits ................................................................................................................... 15 1. 6 Nonconformities ........................................................................................................... 15 A. Non-Conforming Uses ................................................................................................... 15 B. Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures.................................................................. 16 C. Non-Conforming Lots .................................................................................................... 17 1. 7 Validity, Separability, and Effective Date ................................................................ 18 A. Provisions Severable ...................................................................................................... 18 B. Effective Date ................................................................................................................. 18 Article 2 - Definitions ................................................................................................................... 19 2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 19 A. General Terminology and Use of Words .................................................................... 19 B. Terms Not Defined......................................................................................................... 19 C. Text to Control ............................................................................................................... 19 D. Acronyms ........................................................................................................................ 20 Article 3 – Residential Districts and Uses .................................................................................. 48 3.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 48 3.2 Residential Districts (R) ................................................................................................. 48 3.3 Principal Uses and Structures...................................................................................... 48 A. Permitted As of Right .................................................................................................... 48 1 2019-July-5 Table of Contents B. Permitted by Zoning Permit ........................................................................................ 49 C. Permitted by Special Permit ....................................................................................... 49 D. Community/Institutional-Type Uses ............................................................................. 50 3.4 Accessory Uses and Structures................................................................................... 50 A. General Limitations ....................................................................................................... 50 B. Permitted As of Right .................................................................................................... 51 C. Permitted by Zoning Permit.......................................................................................... 50 D. Permitted by Speical Permit......................................................................................... 50 3.5 Area, Dimensional and Building Height Requirements........................................... 53 3.6 Customary Uses ............................................................................................................ 53 3.7 Solar Panels ................................................................................................................... 53 3.8 Agricultural and Animal Related Uses in Residential Zones ................................... 54 A. Limited Farm Stand........................................................................................................ 54 B. Farm Stand ...................................................................................................................... 54 C. Farm Animals.................................................................................................................. 54 3.9 Swimming Pools ............................................................................................................ 56 3.10 Recreational Equipment Storage in Residential Zones........................................... 57 3.11 Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones .................................................. 57 3.12 Customary Home Occupations................................................................................. 58 3.13 Conservation Subdivisions .......................................................................................... 59 A. Purposes .......................................................................................................................... 59 B. Eligibility............................................................................................................................ 59 C. Permitted Uses ............................................................................................................... 59 D. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 60 E. Conserved Land Areas.................................................................................................. 60 F. Application Procedure .................................................................................................. 62 3.14 Multifamily Dwellings ................................................................................................... 62 A. Intent ............................................................................................................................... 62 B. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 62 C. Site Eligibility ................................................................................................................... 63 D. Applications ................................................................................................................... 63 E. Design and Technical Requirements........................................................................... 64 F. Density and Number of Units ........................................................................................ 65 2 2019-July-5 Table of Contents G. Density Bonus for Affordable Units .............................................................................. 65 H. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 66 I. Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 68 J. Inspections....................................................................................................................... 68 3.15 Planned Age-Restricted Community – PARC .......................................................... 69 A. General ........................................................................................................................... 69 B. Intent and Purpose ........................................................................................................ 69 C. Establishment of Community Site ................................................................................ 70 D. Site Eligibility Criteria ...................................................................................................... 70 E. Application Procedures ................................................................................................ 70 F. Design and Technical Requirements ........................................................................... 71 G. Density and Number of Units ....................................................................................... 71 H. Development Standards and Controls ...................................................................... 71 I. Miscellaneous Provisions ................................................................................................. 72 J. Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 73 K. Elderly Occupancy ........................................................................................................ 73 3.16 Accessory Apartments ................................................................................................ 73 A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 73 B. Intent ................................................................................................................................ 73 C. Occupancy ................................................................................................................... 73 D. Standards........................................................................................................................ 73 E. Termination of Special Permit ....................................................................................... 75 3.17 Guest House ................................................................................................................. 75 A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 75 B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 75 3.18 Group Day Care Homes ............................................................................................. 75 A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 75 B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 75 3.19 Short-Term Rental ......................................................................................................... 76 A. Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 76 B. Standards ........................................................................................................................ 76 Article 4 – Commercial and Industrial Districts ....................................................................... 77 4.1 Purposes ........................................................................................................................ 77 3 2019-July-5 Table of Contents A. Regional Commercial (C-1) .......................................................................................... 77 B. Neighborhood Commercial (C-2) ................................................................................ 77 C. Commercial Gateway North (CG-N) .......................................................................... 77 D. Commercial Gateway South (CG-S)........................................................................... 77 E. Marine Commercial (MC) .............................................................................................. 77 F. Industrial (I-1) .................................................................................................................... 77 G. Corporate Park (CP) ...................................................................................................... 77 H. Town Center District (TCD)............................................................................................. 77 4.2 Permitted Uses .............................................................................................................. 78 A. Permitted Uses Table ...................................................................................................... 78 B. Prohibited Uses ................................................................................................................ 81 4.3 Location, Dimensional and Site Requirements ........................................................ 82 A. Dimensional Requirements Table ................................................................................. 82 B. Site Requirements – Gateway Districts ......................................................................... 82 4.4 Commercial and Industrial Uses ................................................................................ 84 A. Adult-Oriented Businesses ............................................................................................. 84 B. Agriculture and Animal-Related Uses .......................................................................... 85 C. Alcohol Sales ................................................................................................................... 85 D. Contractor’s Yards ......................................................................................................... 86 E. Marinas, Docks, and Slips ............................................................................................... 86 F. Recreation ........................................................................................................................ 86 G. Restaurants ..................................................................................................................... 86 H. Solar Energy Generation................................................................................................ 86 I. Veterinary Offices, Animal Hospitals, and Kennels ...................................................... 87 J. Combination/Mix of Commercial and Industrial Uses ............................................... 87 K. Combination/Mix of Commercial and Residential Uses ........................................... 87 L. Medical Marijuana Dispensary ...................................................................................... 87 Article 5 – Special Districts ......................................................................................................... 89 5.1 Town Center District (TCD).......................................................................................... 89 A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 89 B. Plan of Conservation and Development .................................................................... 89 C. Common Service Areas ................................................................................................ 90 D. Permitted Uses................................................................................................................. 90 4 2019-July-5 Table of Contents E. Land Use Standards ........................................................................................................ 91 F. Architectural Guidelines ................................................................................................. 91 G. Conflicts ........................................................................................................................... 91 H. Application and Permitting ........................................................................................... 91 I. Parking ............................................................................................................................... 92 J. Design Flexibility ............................................................................................................... 93 K. Sidewalks .......................................................................................................................... 94 L. Landscaping .................................................................................................................... 96 M. Street Lighting ................................................................................................................. 96 N. Public Utilities ................................................................................................................... 97 O. Road Right-of-Way Improvements .............................................................................. 97 5.2 TCD Perimeter Overlay Zone ...................................................................................... 97 A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 97 B. Permitted Uses ................................................................................................................. 97 5.3 Residential – Rental Housing Opportunity/Workforce Zone (R-RHOW) ................ 97 A. Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 97 B. Requirements ................................................................................................................... 98 C. Expiration ......................................................................................................................... 99 5.4 Brookfield Aquifer Protection District (APD) ........................................................... 100 A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 100 B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 100 C. Compliance .................................................................................................................. 100 D. Permitted Uses............................................................................................................... 100 E. Aquifer Protection Performance and Design Standards ......................................... 102 F. Permit Review ................................................................................................................ 106 G. Inspection...................................................................................................................... 106 5.5 Floodplain Districts (FP) .............................................................................................. 106 A. General Provisions ........................................................................................................ 106 B. Floodplain District Boundaries ..................................................................................... 106 C. Floodway Permitted Uses ............................................................................................ 108 D. Floodplain Permitted Uses ........................................................................................... 108 E. Other Permitted Uses .................................................................................................... 108 F. Structures (temporary or permanent) ........................................................................ 109 5 2019-July-5 Table of Contents G. Storage of material and equipment ......................................................................... 109 H. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.................................................................... 110 I. Specific standards .......................................................................................................... 110 J. Equal Conveyance, Compensatory Storage, and Associated Prohibitions ........ 112 5.6 Watershed Protection District (WPD) ...................................................................... 113 A. Candlewood Lake Watershed District, (CLW) ......................................................... 113 Article 6 – General Standards ................................................................................................. 117 6.1 Parking, Loading, and Access ................................................................................. 117 A. Off-Street Parking and Loading.................................................................................. 117 Table 6.1. Parking Dimensions and Aisles ................................................................... 118 Table 6.2. Parking Space Requirements .................................................................... 124 Table 6.3. Parking Credit Schedule Chart.................................................................. 124 B. Outdoor Vehicle Storage............................................................................................. 124 C. Access............................................................................................................................ 125 D. Traffic Impact Analysis ................................................................................................. 127 6.2 Signage ....................................................................................................................... 129 A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 129 B. Severability ..................................................................................................................... 129 C. Permits ............................................................................................................................ 129 D. Prohibited Signs ............................................................................................................. 130 E. General Provisions ......................................................................................................... 130 Table 6.4. Permitted Signs ............................................................................................ 124 6.3 Landscaping............................................................................................................... 138 A. Purpose, Applicability, and Design Principles........................................................... 138 B. General Landscaping Standards ............................................................................... 139 C. Landscape Buffers ....................................................................................................... 140 D. Landscaping for Parking and Loading Areas........................................................... 141 6. 4 Outdoor Lighting ........................................................................................................ 142 A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 143 B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 143 C. Standards ...................................................................................................................... 143 6.5 Earthwork and Grading ............................................................................................ 145 A. Purpose and Intent ....................................................................................................... 145 6 2019-July-5 Table of Contents B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 146 C. Standards ...................................................................................................................... 146 6.6 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control ........................................................................... 147 A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 147 B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 147 C. Standards and Implementation ................................................................................. 148 6.7 Performance Standards ............................................................................................ 149 A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 149 B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 149 C. Measurement and Certification ................................................................................ 149 D. Standards....................................................................................................................... 149 6. 8 Stormwater Management ........................................................................................ 150 A. Purposes ......................................................................................................................... 150 B. Applicability ................................................................................................................... 151 C. Stormwater Management Plan ................................................................................. 151 6.9 Outdoor Display, Dining, and Storage Areas......................................................... 154 A. Outdoor Sales, Display, and Storage ......................................................................... 154 B. Outdoor Dining .............................................................................................................. 154 6.10 Fences and Walls ....................................................................................................... 155 A. Location and Design Standards ................................................................................. 155 6.11 Architectural Guidelines ........................................................................................... 156 A. Purpose and Intent ....................................................................................................... 156 B. Background ................................................................................................................... 156 C. Applicability and Procedure ...................................................................................... 156 D. I-1 and CP Design Standards ...................................................................................... 157 E. C-1 and C-2 Design Standards.................................................................................... 158 F. CG-N and CG-S Design Standards ............................................................................. 160 6.12 Neighborhood Anti-Blight ......................................................................................... 162 A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 162 B. Regulation ...................................................................................................................... 162 Article 7 – Miscellaneous Provisions ........................................................................................ 164 7.1 Temporary Events....................................................................................................... 164 7.2 Telecommunications Towers and Antennas .......................................................... 164 7 2019-July-5 Table of Contents A. Intent and Purpose .................................................................................................... 164 B. Jurisdiction and Applicability ................................................................................... 165 C. General Standards .................................................................................................... 165 D. Applications ................................................................................................................ 168 E. New Antenna ............................................................................................................. 169 F. Termination or Nonuse Removal.............................................................................. 169 G. Bonding ....................................................................................................................... 170 7.3 Firing Ranges, Target Shooting, and the Discharge of Firearms for Recreational Purposes ................................................................................................................................. 170 A. Prohibition ................................................................................................................... 170 B. Firearm Plan Requirement ........................................................................................ 170 7.4 Small Wind Turbines ................................................................................................... 173 A. Purpose........................................................................................................................ 173 B. Permits Required ........................................................................................................ 173 C. Procedure for Review ................................................................................................ 173 D. Standards..................................................................................................................... 174 7.5 Outdoor Wood-Burning Furnaces............................................................................ 177 Article 8 – Procedures .............................................................................................................. 178 8.1 Preliminary Concept Plan and Pre-Application Review ...................................... 178 A. Purpose and Applicability .......................................................................................... 178 B. Submission and Procedures ........................................................................................ 178 8.2 Zoning Permit .............................................................................................................. 180 A. Applicability ................................................................................................................. 180 B. Submission and Procedures ........................................................................................ 180 C. Notice Provisions.......................................................................................................... 180 D. Foundation Survey Required....................................................................................... 181 E. Zoning Permit Expiration ............................................................................................... 181 8.3 Certificate of Zoning Compliance .......................................................................... 182 A. Applicability ................................................................................................................. 182 B. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 182 C. Notice Provisions.......................................................................................................... 182 8.4 Site Plan Application ................................................................................................. 184 A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 184 8 2019-July-5 Table of Contents B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 184 C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 184 D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 185 E. Commission Action ....................................................................................................... 185 F. Submission of an Approved Plan ................................................................................ 186 G. Modifications to an Approved Site Plan ................................................................... 186 8.5 Special Permit Application ....................................................................................... 187 A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 187 B. Pre-Application.............................................................................................................. 187 C. Submission ..................................................................................................................... 187 D. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 187 E. Approval Criteria ........................................................................................................... 188 F. Decision Considerations ............................................................................................... 190 G. Commission Action ...................................................................................................... 191 H. Following Approval....................................................................................................... 191 I. Amendments and Modifications to an Existing Special Permit ............................... 192 8.6 Zone Text Amendment or Zoning Map Amendment Application ..................... 193 A. Applicability .................................................................................................................. 193 B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 193 C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 194 D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 194 E. Commission Action ....................................................................................................... 195 8.7 Variance Application ................................................................................................ 196 A. Purpose and Applicability ........................................................................................... 196 B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 196 C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 196 D. Decision Considerations .............................................................................................. 197 E. Board Action .................................................................................................................. 198 8.8 Certificate of Location Approval Application....................................................... 199 A. Purpose .......................................................................................................................... 199 B. Submission ...................................................................................................................... 199 C. Procedures .................................................................................................................... 199 D. Approval Considerations............................................................................................. 200