Spring 2026 Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Proposals

Here are the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments for the Spring Town Meeting

Submitted by the Norton Planning Board

§175-2.2 Zoning Bylaw Definitions

Mixed-Use Development:

A development or redevelopment that integrates two or more complementary land uses—such as residential, retail, office, service, entertainment, or civic—within a single parcel. Uses may be arranged horizontally across a site, with shared access, parking, and pedestrian connectivity. Mixed-use developments should be designed to enhance walkability, promote economic vitality, and contribute to a cohesive community character. Uses within “Mixed-Use Developments” shall be limited to only those allowed “as-of-right” or by special permit, as prescribed by the zoning district the development resides and shall not include any use not permitted by such district.

HOUSING, TOP-OF-THE-SHOP

Residential use located in the same building as nonresidential use where the nonresidential use occupies the ground floor and the residential use occupies space above the ground floor. Uses within “Top-of-the-Shop” shall be limited to only those allowed “as-of-right” or by special permit, as prescribed by the zoning district the development resides and shall not include any use not permitted by such district.

Submitted by the Norton Select Board

Article 3. §175-6.2 Table of Dimensional Requirements

Table 6.2 Dimensional Requirements