Zoning Regulations - The Town of Hinesburg

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Hinesburg Zoning Regulations – October 17, 2011 Article 2Total% Density Bonus by DistrictIncentive #VG VG-NW VG-NE C R-1 R-21 50 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a2 75 50 50 50 50 503+ 100 100 100 75 100 1002.9.2 Residential Incentive Formula & Public Benefits:(1) Dwelling Unit Size – Smaller dwelling units help to: create more affordable andreasonably priced housing; allow for greater clustering and multi-family dwellingsthat make more efficient use of available space; require less energy for heating,cooling, electricity. To count toward the incentive for dwelling size, the livable floorarea of the unit in question shall be no larger than:(a) Single family units 1500 sq. ft(b) 2-family & multi-family units 1200 sq. ft per unit(2) Green Home Certification – Green certified homes typically have a lesser overallenvironmental impact than conventional homes, including: greater energy and waterefficiency, reduced site impacts, environmentally preferable material choices,improved interior environment, and reduced construction waste. Green homecertification programs eligible under this provision shall be regionally-based (i.e., fornorthern New England) and require third party review and certification (e.g., VTBuilds Greener, LEED for Homes, etc.).(3) Renewable Energy Technology - Substantial use of renewable energy technology(e.g., solar photovoltaic, solar hot water, wind, geothermal, biomass, etc.) helps toreduce Hinesburg’s overall demand for electricity and non-renewable fossil fuels.Incentive #% of Units Providing Dwelling Size Green Home Cert. Renewable EnergyBenefit*25%-49% 0.5 1 150%-74% 1 1.5 275%+ 1.5 2 3* Dwelling Size & Green Home Certification - percentages listed above refer to totalnumber of dwelling units, including bonus units. Renewable Energy – percentagelisted above based on the % of the overall project’s projected ongoing/long-termenergy needs that are provided by renewables - i.e., total energy usage includingelectricity, HVAC, etc.(4) Important Public Spaces & Public Infrastructure – New development in the growtharea will typically provide some amount of public infrastructure – i.e., sidewalks,roads, stormwater systems, water/wastewater lines, outdoor gathering areas, etc.Density incentives should therefore be reserved for developments that provide- Page 10 -
Hinesburg Zoning Regulations – October 17, 2011 Article 2particularly important and significant public spaces and/or infrastructure. Sincecommunity needs and priorities vary over time, the incentive level/number (on a scaleof 1-3) for a particular project shall be determined by DRB in consultation with theSelectboard. Examples of project elements that might qualify include, but are notlimited to: community/multigenerational center; town green; bandshell, amphitheater,or performance venue; farmers market area; recreation fields (preferably full size);community garden area, public buildings, public safety apparatus/equipment.2.9.3 Non-Residential Density Bonus Incentives: Non-residential (commercial, industrial, etc.)incentives are handled differently because density is regulated by site planning constraints(lot coverage, maximum height, dimensional standards, parking, site plan standards, etc.).Incentives are still based on a sliding scale formula. Greater incentives are available toprojects that best address the public benefit areas described below. Incentives accrue both toprojects that address a single benefit extensively or multiple benefits.TotalIncentive #Benefit/IncentiveMaximum lot coverage*MaximumBuilding heightRequiredparkingVG I-3 & I-4 Other Districts1 +5% n/a +10% +5’ -10%2 +10% +5% +15% +7’ -20%3 +15% +10% +20% +10’ -25%* Lot Coverage varies by growth area zoning district due to higher starting allowancesfor the Village (75%) and Industrial 3&4 (80%) districts.2.9.4 Non-Residential Incentive Formula & Public Benefits:(1) Multi-story Mixed-use Building(s) – Buildings with compatible non-residential &residential uses are typical of a village setting and help assure a vibrant villageatmosphere during business hours and at other times (e.g., evenings, weekends).Furthermore, mixed-use buildings allow for greater clustering that makes moreefficient use of available space, and tends to create more reasonably-priced residentialunits.Percent of building area in residential useIncentive number20%-30% 0.531%-40% 141%+ 1.5(2) LEED Certification – LEED certified buildings are energy efficient and typically havea lesser overall environmental impact (site impacts, construction waste, etc.) thanconventional development.Certification levelIncentive numberCertified 1Silver 2Gold or above 3- Page 11 -
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