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§ 350-8.8. Parking and loading space standards.
All parking and loading areas shall comply with the following:
A. A parking space shall be at least 8 1/2 feet in width and 18 feet in length, with at least 18 feet of backing-up and
maneuvering area directly behind the space (which may be shared with other spaces). Except for parking spaces for the
same residential housing unit, each space must be laid out so that it does not block access to another parking space.
B. The layout of the parking area shall allow sufficient space for the storage of plowed snow without reducing the number of
required parking spaces, unless removal by some other means is provided.
C. Any fixture used to illuminate any parking area shall be so arranged as to direct the light away from the street and away
from adjoining premises used for residential purposes and shall be in conformance with § 350-12.2.
D. Parking shall not be located within five feet from the front lot line for residential uses, 15 feet for uses in M
District, nor 10 feet for other uses. For all residential uses in all residential districts except for URC,parking for
more than two vehicles shall not be permitted within the front yard setback. Parking is not permitted within any of
the setbacks in the Business Park or Planned Village Districts.
E. Parking and loading spaces, other than those required for single-and two-family dwellings, shall be so arranged as to
prohibit backing of vehicles onto any street.
F. No portion of a driveways entrance or exit shall be closer than 50 feet to the curbline of an intersecting street nor shall it be
closer than 50 feet to any portion of an existing driveway located in a business or industrial district.
G. There shall be a maximum of one driveway curb cut per lot. The Planning Board may, as part of site plan
approval, allow additional driveways/curb cuts if, and only if,such permit will promote and improve safe and
efficient traffic circulation.
H. A driveway's entrance or exit shall not exceed, at its intersection with the front lot line, a width of 15 feet for
single-, two-and three-family uses and 24 feet for all other uses, except that the Planning Board may, as part of
site plan approval, allow a thirty-foot width if, and only if, such approval will promote safe and efficient traffic
circulation.
I. The parking area and access driveways thereto shall be graded and drained so as to dispose of all surface water
accumulation in accordance with acceptable engineering practices.
J. Except on a farm, not more than one commercial vehicle, and said vehicle shall not exceed a weight of 10,000 pounds
gross weight shall be garaged or in any way stored on any lot in any Residential (R) District.
K. No private access street or driveway serving a parking lot for nonresidential use shall cross property in a residential district
except with a special permit granted by the Planning Board.
L. No more than two unregistered motor vehicles (any vehicle that does not have a valid registration legally issued by a
governmental authority), and no motor vehicle accessories which are not parts of said two vehicles may be parked, stored
or otherwise placed on a parcel of land in the City of Northampton without a special permit from the Zoning Board of
Appeals. This section shall not apply to the parking, storage or otherwise placing of unregistered motor vehicles and/or
motor vehicle accessories where such parking, storage or placement is in connection with a legally established business
selling new and/or used automobiles and trucks, or automotive repair or automobile service stations. This section shall
also not apply to trucks and tractors which are in use for bona fide agricultural purposes.
M. All permitted unregistered motor vehicles and/or motor vehicle accessories shall be screened from the view of
the public and from abutting public ways and from abutting properties by being enclosed within a structure or
sight impervious fencing or screening.
N. A zoning permit must be received from the Building Commissioner and a driveway permit from the Department of Public
Works, for all new or relocated driveways or parking lots.
O. Any use (drive-ins, etc.)which requires the"stacking" of vehicles waiting in line must be able to provide for the stacking of
at least five vehicles in each line without the cars exceeding the boundaries of the lot.
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Northampton, MA 01060
Christopher and Susan Wilson
204 Acrebrook Drive
Florence, MA 01062
April 1, 2008
Map 29, plot 340
Dear Christopher and Susan,
I visited your property on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. The gray Chevrolet pickup is still in violation of
the City of Northampton zoning ordinance 350-8.8 (M).
All vehicles parked in that location, also violate 350-8.8 (D) and (H). I have included a copy of
the specific ordinances and definitions for reference.
Please make arrangements to insure that the unregistered vehicle is screened from view, and
present plans showing parking in compliance with present zoning regulations. Please contact me to
discuss your plans. If you are not in compliance with 350-8.8 (M) by Thursday, April 10, 2008, 1 will
issue a Notice of Violation of City Ordinances. Parking areas in compliance with 350-8.8 (D) and (H)
must be established by Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Penalties for violations of city ordinances may, upon conviction, be affixed in an amount not to
exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. Each day or portion of a day that any violation
is allowed to continue shall constitute a separate offense.
A number of towing companies have agreed to remove unregistered vehicles without charge. I
can provide telephone numbers if you need them.
You may contact me at the building department. Our telephone number is 587-1240 and our
office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, excepting that we close at 12:00 noon on
Wednesdays. My email address is: Iasbrouck c@-city.northampton.ma.us
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Louis Hasbrouck
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Local Inspector and Zoning Enforcement
City of Northampton