Chapter 280. Zoning
Article X. Definitions
§ 280-10.1. Terms defined.
[Amended 11-30-2020 STM by Art. 24; 11-15-2021 ATM by Art. 13; 11-14-2022 ATM by Art. 7; 5-15-2023 ATM by Art. 12; 5-15-2023 ATM by Art. 13; 5-19-2025 ATM by Art. 15; 5-19-2025 ATM by Art. 20]
For the purposes of this Bylaw, the following terms and words are hereby defined, explained, or limited, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. The word "shall" is mandatory; the word "may" is permissive. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular, and the present tense includes the future tense. Unless these definitions or the context clearly shows a different meaning, the meaning assigned to them in Section 201 of the State Building Code, and in the Zoning Act (G.L. c. 40A) and the Subdivision Control Law (G.L. c. 41, ss. 81L to 81GG, shall also be used.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
A self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking, and sanitary facilities located on the same lot as a principal dwelling, either attached or detached from the principal dwelling and accessory to that dwelling, that maintains a separate entrance, either directly from the outside or through an entry hall or corridor shared with the principal dwelling sufficient to meet the requirements of the state building code for safe egress.
ACCESSORY USE
Either a subordinate use of a building, or other structure or tract of land, or a subordinate building or other structure:
A.
Whose use is customary in connection with the principal building or other structure or use of land, and
B.
Whose use is clearly incidental to the use of the principal building, other structure or use of land, and
C.