Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

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Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
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Arlington (municipal)
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The Town of Arlington finds that preservation of the tree canopy and planting of replacement trees is essential to preserving the character and aesthetic appearance of the Town and maintaining quality of life and the environment in the Town. Trees improve air quality, protect from heat and glare, reduce noise pollution, limit topsoil erosion and storm water runoff, provide natural flood control, enhance property values, contribute to the distinct character of neighborhoods, and offer natural privacy to neighbors.

Section 2. Definitions

A. The following definitions shall apply to this By-law:

“Building Footprint” - Outline the total area covered by a building's perimeter at ground level.

“Caliper” - Diameter of a tree trunk (in inches) measured six inches above the ground for trees up to and including four-inch diameter, and 12 inches above the ground for larger trees.

"DBH (Diameter at Breast Height)" - Diameter of a tree trunk measured in inches at a height of four and a half (4 1/2) feet above the ground; or, for multiple-trunk trees, the measured in inches at a height of four and a half (4 1/2) feet above the ground;

"Demolition" - Any act of, or commencing the work of, destroying, pulling down, removing or razing a building or removing the roof structure, or removing two exterior walls, of a building.

“Protected Tree” - Any existing healthy tree on private land with a DBH of six (6) inches or greater, located in the setback area, which does not pose an immediate hazard to persons or property or is not under imminent threat of disease or insect infestation.

"Setback Area" - The Portion of the property which constitutes the minimum depth of side, rear and front yards as per the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Arlington.