TOWN OF GRANBY ZONING REGULATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 8
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
8.26.9 Abandonment
A wireless telecommunication site not in use for 12 consecutive months; shall
be removed by the service facility owner. This removal shall occur within 90
days of the end of such 12-month period. Upon removal the site shall be
restored to its previous appearance and where appropriate re-vegetated to
blend with the surrounding area. An appropriate cash bond, as determined by
the Commission shall be submitted as surety before a building permit is
issued.
8.26.10 Expiration of Permit
The approval of an application for special permit shall be void and of no effect
unless construction of the project commences within one year and is
completed within two years from the date of the approval granted by the
Commission. For purposes of this regulation the term start of construction shall
be defined as the installation of a permanent building foundation. The
Commission may grant up to two six-month extensions of the period to start
construction upon written request by the applicant. The Commission shall not
approve an extension unless the development plan is brought into
conformance with any relevant zoning regulations that have been amended
subsequent to the original approval and unless the applicant provides
adequate evidence that construction is able to begin within the extended time
period sought.
8.27 ACTIVE ADULT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
8.27.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to allow for greater flexibility and variety in the
development of housing for persons who are 55 years of age and older. This
section allows for variations in density, home construction, and site layout
while promoting a high standard of design and livability. This section provides
design guidelines and encourages the construction of a community where
those who are 55 and older can maintain an independent lifestyle among
supportive friends and neighbors. An Active Adult Residential Development
(AARD) shall be designed with recognition of the character of any adjacent
residential neighborhoods, developments within the ED Zone and the town as
a whole. The AARD shall be designed with specific recognition of the
population to be housed.
The site infrastructure as well as the individual residential units, which will be
privately maintained, shall be designed with consideration for the cost of
maintenance and longevity. The site design shall preserve natural site
features and provide open spaces in a manner that benefits the residents and
with regard to the placement of the individual units.
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