Special Permits
Commercial Special Permits
| Business A & B | Office and Research | Commercial A & B |
|---|---|---|
A Special Permit is required for the following uses when over 1,000 sf of Gross Floor Area:
| A Special Permit is required for the following uses when over 5,000 sf of Gross Floor Area:
| A Special Permit is required for the following uses when over 1,000 sf of Gross Floor Area:
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| Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) |
| References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.D | References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.E | References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.F |
| Personal Wireless (Cel Antennae) | Day and Overnight Camps |
|---|---|
| A Special Permit is required for construction of a Personal Wireless Service Facility (towers, antenna, equipment, etc.), except for facilities on utility poles within the Public Right-of-Way, which require approval by the Select Board. Facilities are allowed only in the Personal Wireless Service Overlay Districts, within the Public Right-of-Way, and when completely enclosed within a building that is not a dwelling. | A Special Permit is required for the operation of a Day or Overnight Camp. Camps are defined more broadly under the Zoning Bylaw than under the Board of Health Regulations. |
| Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) |
| References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.J | References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Sections V. B.3 and IX.B |
Overlay District Special Permits
| Aquifer Protection | Wetlands and Floodplain | Earth Movement |
|---|---|---|
A Special Permit is required for:
| A Special Permit is Required for construction of a new building or structure or the relocation of an existing building or structure into the overlay district. | A Special Permit is required for: The export of over
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| Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) |
| References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.H | References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.G | References Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.I.3 |
Residential Special Permits
| Multifamily | Active Adult Residential Development | Flexible Subdivision |
|---|---|---|
| A Special Permit is required for the creation of more than four multifamily dwelling units. | A Special Permit is required for the creation of an Active Adult Residential Development (AARD). An AARD also requires an approval of the concept plan by two-thirds of town meeting. | A Special Permit is required for the creation of a Flexible Subdivision. A Flexible Subdivision also requires a Definitive Subdivision Approval to determine the allowed number of lots. |
| Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) | Application Form (PDF) |
| Reference Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V. C | Reference Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section V.K | Reference Weston Zoning By-laws (PDF) Section VI.H Planning Board Rules and Regulations (PDF) |
Special Permits for Accessory Apartments are issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals
*Information on uses and required approvals on this page is in summary only. Please refer to the Town of Weston Zoning By-laws and the relevant Rules and Regulations for full information on required approvals.