49-027 (4) (10) Zoning permits issued under this section shall specify that the owner must occupy one of the dwelling
units. The zoning permit and the notarized letters required in Subsection B(11) and(12) below must be
recorded in the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds or Land Court, as appropriate, in the chain of title to
the property, with documentation of the recording provided to the Building Commissioner, prior to the
occupancy of the accessory apartment.
(11) When a structure which has received a permit for an accessory apartment is sold, the new owner(s), if
they wish to continue to exercise the permit, must, within 30 days of the sale, submit a notarized letter to the
Building Commissioner stating that they will occupy one of the dwelling units on the premises as their
primary residence. This statement shall be listed as condition on any permits which are issued under this
section.
(12) Prior to issuance of a permit, the owner(s) must send a notarized letter stating that the owner will
occupy one of the dwelling units on the premises as the owner's permanent primary residence, except for
bona fide temporary absences.
(13) Prior to issuance of a permit, a floor plan of 1/4 inch to the foot must be submitted showing the building,
including proposed interior and exterior changes to the building.
Northampton Zoning Ordinance, 350-10.10 Accessory Apartments
An accessory apartment, or in-law apartment, is a self-contained housing unit incorporated within a single-
family dwelling (not within accessory structures, except with a special permit) that is a subordinate part of
the single-family dwelling and complies with the criteria below.
A. The intent of permitting accessory apartments is to:
(1) Provide older homeowners with a means of obtaining rental income, companionship, security and
services, and thereby to enable them to stay more comfortably in homes and neighborhoods they might
otherwise be forced to leave;
(2) Add moderately priced rental units to the housing stock to meet the needs of smaller households and
make housing units available to moderate-income households who might otherwise have difficulty finding
housing;
(3) Develop housing units in single-family neighborhoods that are appropriate for households at a variety of
stages in their life cycle;
(4) Protect stability, property values, and the single-family residential character of a neighborhood by
ensuring that accessory apartments are installed only in owner-occupied houses;
(5) To provide housing units for persons with disabilities.
B. The Building Commissioner may issue a zoning permit authorizing the installation and use of an
accessory apartment within an existing or new owner-occupied, single-family dwelling and the Zoning Board
of Appeals may issue a special permit authorizing the installation and use of an accessory apartment in a
detached structure on a single-family home lot only when the following conditions are met:
(1) The apartment will be a complete, separate housekeeping unit containing both kitchen and bath.
(2) Only one accessory apartment may be created within a single-family house or house lot.
(3) The owner(s) of the residence in which the accessory unit is created must continue to occupy at least
one of the dwelling units as their primary residence. The zoning permit or special permit for the accessory
apartment automatically lapses if the owner no longer occupies one of the dwelling units.
(4) Any new outside entrance to serve an accessory apartment shall be located on the side or in the rear of
the building.
(5) The gross floor area of an accessory apartment (including any additions) shall not be greater than 900
square feet.
(6) Once an accessory apartment has been added to a single-family residence or lot, the accessory
apartment shall never be enlarged beyond the 900 square feet allowed by this chapter.
(7) An accessory apartment may not be occupied by more than three people.
(8) Three off-street parking spaces must be available for use by the owner-occupants) and tenants.
(9) The design and room sizes of the apartment must conform to all applicable standards in the health,
building, and other codes.
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Northampton,MA 01060 Fax 413-587-1272
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10. Do any signs exist on the property? YES NO
IF YES, describe size,type and location:
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IF YES, describe size, type and location:
11. Will the construction activity disturb(clearing, grading, excavation,or filling) over I acre or is it part of a common
plan of development that will disturb over 1 acre? YES NO
IF YES, then a Northampton Storm Water Management Permit from the DI'W is required.
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13. Certification: I hereby certify that the information contained,herein is true and accurate to the best of
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Date: 7 Applicant's Signature
NOTE:Issuance of a zoning permit does not relieve an applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from the Board of Health,Conservation Commission,
Historic and Architectural Boards,Department of Public Works and other applicable permit granting
authorities.
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NO DON'T KNOW YES IF YES, date;issued:
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9.Does the site contain a brook, body of water-or wetlands? NO DONT KNOW YES
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APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON MANIN ALEXIA
ADDRESS/PHONE 7 FERRY AVE (413)221-6079 Q
PROPERTY LOCATION 7 FERRY AVE
MAP 46 PARCEL 027 001 ZONE
THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE
ZONING FORM FILLED OUT
Fee Paid
Building Permit Filled out
Fee Paid
Typeof Construction: ZPA-ADD ACCESSORY APARTMENT TO SFH
New Construction
Non Structural interior renovations
Addition to Existing
Accesso1y Structure
Building Plans Included:
Owner/Statement or License
3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan
THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON
INFORMATION PRESENTED: �''
Approved Additional permits required(see below)
PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Intermediate Project : Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit with Site Plan
ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: §
Finding Special Permit Variance*
Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed
Other Permits Required:
Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability
Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health
Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee
Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management
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Signature of Building Official Date
Note: Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning
requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission,Department
of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities.
*Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact the Office of
Planning&Development for more information.