Chapter 199 zoning

§ 199-19 ZONING § 199-20
§ 199-19. Commercial Business Corridor District (CBC). [Added 5-11-1995 ATM by Art. 23]
A. Purpose.
(1) It is the intent of this district to create an attractive and desirable entrance to the center of Lee that
preserves the existing historical architectural character of the corridor and the surrounding area
and that encompasses the highway corridor from the Massachusetts Turnpike, Exit 2 west, on
U.S. Route 20 to High Street. A mix of commercial and residential uses is permitted, with
restrictions on building size and parking locations. Landscaping requirements are mandated in the
front setback. In order to limit access points on Route 20, access on other streets and the use of
common parking areas and driveways are encouraged.
(2) Additionally, the Town of Lee's intent for the Commercial Business Corridor District is to:
(a) Encourage types of uses such as real estate, insurance and finance.
(b) Preserve and/or reuse existing buildings and uses.
(c) Provide an attractive setting for commercial retail structures in a village atmosphere.
(d) Promote job creation along with growth in the town's tax base.
(e) Maximize the use of the site's natural characteristics.
(f) Maintain aesthetic sensitivity and compatibility with the surrounding community.
(g) Minimize the overall impact of development on the immediate environment and neighborhood
and, in particular, reduce the impact of traffic and parking along the corridor.
B. Permitted uses shall be as follows:
(1) Residential uses as permitted in the Residential-Multiple Dwelling District.
C. Permitted uses under site plan review (also see Section 199-41 L and M) shall be as follows:
(1) Uses as permitted in the Business District (Section 199-13A only), with the following exceptions:
fast-food restaurant, drive-through bank, convenience store, gas station, automobile dealer and
service station, auto repair shop, auto storage garage, auto sales room or lot, place of amusement
or assembly and club conducted for profit.
D. Uses which may be permitted by special permit of the Planning Board in accordance with the
regulations appearing in Section 199-36 of this chapter, and in compliance with all other applicable
provisions of this chapter, shall be as follows:
(1) Fast-food restaurant.
(2) Drive-through bank.
(3) Convenience store.
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