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Section VI. Table of Minimums and Maximums
SECTION VI. Table of Minimums and Maximums
(August 25, 1989)
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Dimension

District
Area (sq.ft.)
Frontage (d.)
Agricultural-Residential
2 Acres
200 feet
Business
.25 Acres
100 feet
Lake Shore: Average slope of Lake Shore Land: Less than 12%:
2 Acres
200 feet
12%-15%:
4 Acres
300 feet
Over 15%:
6 Acres
400 feet

Setback Requirements
Minimum Setback Measured in Feet

District
Front
Side
Rear
Agricultural-Residential
25
25
25
Business
15
15
15
Lake Shore
25
25
25

Maximum Height of Buildings/Structures
Measured in Feet (c.)

District
Feet
Agricultural-Residential
35
Business
35
Lake Shore (b.) (e.)
35

Footnotes
(Amended August 24, 1982; May 3, 1986; August 25, 1989)

(a.)  Non-conforming lots on record and lots shown on a plan endorsed by the Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law are exempt from the provisions of this Bylaw to the extent of, and as provided in, Section 6, Chapter 40A of the General Laws.
(b.)  The stated setbacks notwithstanding, no structure except fences, steps and docks may be erected in the Lake Shore District less than forty (40) feet from the mean high water line.
(c.)  Height to be measured in accordance with the State Building Code.  The height regulations of buildings and structures shall not apply to agricultural buildings and structures, churches, spires, chimneys, antennae, or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above roof level and not intended for human occupancy.
(d.)  Frontage to be measured in a straight line between the two side lot lines.
(e.)  Lots in the Lake Shore District existing prior to May 3, 1986, have setback requirements of 15 feet front, side and rear.

Monterey Zoning Bylaws 2006 Edition.  Not an official copy.  Please contact the Town Clerk’s office for an official copy.

 
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