Zoning districts and zoning map

For the purpose of this ordinance, the Town of Scituate is hereby divided into eight (8) zoning districts as follows:

RR-120 Rural Residential. This district covers a large portion of the town into which urban type development should logically expand as the need occurs. The district is characterized by a commingling of open land interspersed with residential and agricultural uses. The district generally is not furnished with a public water supply and is generally in an area where intensive building and development could adversely affect the water supply of the City of Providence. The furnishing of a public water supply does not constitute the sole criteria for reduction in minimum lot area nor shall said reduction be deemed inherently approved or established. Any proposal to modify the minimum lot size must be accompanied by comprehensive data such as any negative impacts on the watershed/water supply of the City of Providence/Providence Water Supply Board and effects on the town's rural character and any such data or information as may be required by the governing boards, commissions and officials of the town.

RS-120 Single-Family Residence. This district is composed of certain quiet, low density residential areas of the town plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The district generally is not furnished with a public water supply and is generally in an area where intensive building and development could adversely affect the water supply of the City of Providence. The furnishing of a public water supply does not constitute the sole criteria for reduction in minimum lot area nor shall said reduction be deemed inherently approved or established. Any proposal to modify the minimum lot size must be accompanied by comprehensive data such as any negative impacts on the watershed/water supply of the City of Providence/Providence Water Supply Board and effects on the town's rural character and any such data or information as may be required by the governing boards, commissions and officials of the town.

RRW-60/80 Rural Residential/Water. This district covers a portion of town into which urban-type development should logically expand as the need occurs. The district is characterized by a commingling of open land interspersed with residential and agricultural uses. The features which distinguish the district from RR-120 are general availability of a public water supply and that the areas are not such that intensive building and development could adversely affect the water supply of the City of Providence. Lots within the district which are served by a public water supply shall have a minimum area of sixty thousand (60,000) square feet, and lots which are not served by a public water shall have a minimum area of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet.

RSW-60/80 Single-Family Residence/Water. This district is composed of certain quiet, low density residential areas of the town plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The features which distinguish the district from RS-120 are general availability of a public water supply and that the areas are not such that intensive building and development could adversely affect the water supply of the City of Providence. Lots within the district which are served by a public water supply shall have a minimum area of sixty thousand (60,000) square feet, and lots which are not served by a public water supply shall have a minimum area of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet.

BL Limited Business. This district is composed of certain land and structures used primarily to provide for the retailing of commodities classed by merchants as "convenience goods" such as groceries and drugs, and the furnishing of certain personal services. The furnishing of a public water supply does not constitute the sole criteria for reduction in minimum lot area nor shall said reduction be deemed inherently approved or established. Any proposal to modify the minimum lot size must be accompanied by comprehensive data such as any negative impacts on the watershed/water supply of the City of Providence/Providence Water Supply Board and effects on the town's rural character and any such data or information as may be required by the governing boards, commissions and officials of the town.

BG General Business. This district is composed of certain land and structures to provide for the retailing of commodities and the furnishing of services which depend upon a great volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, such as gasoline stations, supermarkets and drive-in theaters. The furnishing of a public water supply does not constitute the sole criteria for reduction in minimum lot area nor shall said reduction be deemed inherently approved or established. Any proposal to modify the minimum lot size must be accompanied by comprehensive data such as any negative impacts on the watershed/water supply of the City of Providence/Providence Water Supply Board and effects on the town's rural character and any such data or information as may be required by the governing boards, commissions and officials of the town.

M General Manufacturing. This district is composed of certain land and structures for light, clean industrial uses. The land included in this district are those suited for use by most industries, subject only to those regulations needed to control congestion and to protect nearby residential and business districts, and protect the waters and watershed of the water supply of the City of Providence. The furnishing of a public water supply does not constitute the sole criteria for reduction in minimum lot area nor shall said reduction be deemed inherently approved or established. Any proposal to modify the minimum lot size must be accompanied by comprehensive data such as any negative impacts on the watershed/water supply of the City of Providence/Providence Water Supply Board and effects on the town's rural character and any such data or information as may be required by the governing boards, commissions and officials of the town.

W Watershed. This district is composed of all the property owned by the City of Providence under the jurisdiction of the Providence Water Supply Board. The property in this district is used for the collection, storage, processing and distribution of water and, as an incident thereto, the planting and harvesting of forest products and the production of electricity.

The boundaries of such districts are hereby established as shown on a map entitled "Scituate Zoning Map" filed at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Scituate. Such map is hereby adopted and made part of this ordinance.

(Ord. of 1-8-04)