Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-12.0

Citation: Medford Revised Ordinances § 94-8.4 (Zoning — Short Term Rentals) § 94-12.0
Jurisdiction: Medford (municipal)
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SECTION 94-12.0. - DEFINITIONS

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates
a different meaning.

Words and phrases not defined in this section but defined in the state building code
and this chapter shall have the meanings given in the state building code, unless
a contrary intention clearly appears.

Accessory: A use customarily incidental to, and on the same lot or group of lots as a conforming
principal use, and as referred to in this chapter also means a use which does not
alter or impair the character of the premises on which it is located or of the neighborhood.

Accessory dwelling unit: A self-contained housing unit, inclusive of sleeping, cooking and sanitary facilities
on the same lot as a principal dwelling, subject to otherwise applicable dimensional
and parking requirements, as further defined in M.G.L.A. c. 40A, § 1A.

Accessory office: The use of a room or rooms in a dwelling by a person resident in the dwelling for
an office or studio, and as referred to in this chapter also means a use in which
not more than one nonresident is employed and no goods are publicly displayed or offered
for sale.

Accessory structure: Any structure which is incidental and subordinate to the principal structure, but
which is located on the same lot as the principal structure. Shall include carports,
ground-mounted solar panels and swimming pools.

Adult use: An adult bookstore, video, or motion picture theatre.