Article 17:  Moved, that the Town of Mansfield Zoning By-law, Chapter 230 of the Town’s
Code, be amended by making the following amendments (additions indicated by bold; deletions
indicated by strikeout): a) amend Section 1.5 definition of Lot Width; b) amend Section 230-
4.2A Attachment 2 for Minimum Lot Frontage requirements in the R1 and R2 zoning districts;
and, c) amend the table to clarify the requirements for lot area for multi-family dwellings in the
R3 zoning district.

Section 1.5, Definitions
LOT WIDTH
The width of any lot shall be no less than the minimum lot frontage dimension as
provided in § 230-4.2, for the a distance equal to the required frontage shown in
Schedule 4.2A; measured at the ninety-degree angle, +/-20°, at a distance of 100’ from
the front of the lot as described herein.

Schedule 4.2A
Density and Dimensional Regulations
Residential Districts

Minimum lot area per unit (square feet)
Detached single-family
Two-family (per unit)
With public sewer per unit (square feet)
Detached single-family
Two-family (per unit)

Minimum lot frontage (feet)

Lot width1
Minimum setbacks (feet)

R1

R2

R3

RD

60,000
--

30,000
--

10,000
7,500

30,000
--

60,000
--
2001a
1501a
150

22,500
--
150
125
125

10,000
7,500
80

22,500
--
100

80

100

Maximum building height (feet)
Minimum open space (percent)

Front2
Side
Rear

30
15
30
35
50%

30
15
30
353
50%

40
25
40
35
50%

30
15
30
35
50%
1 - Lot width must conform to the definition of “lot width” in § 230-1.5.
1a - Notwithstanding other provisions of this bylaw, minimum frontage of 300 feet shall
be required for lots which front on Route 106 between its intersection with East Street
and the Easton Town line.
2 - 75 feet on lots over 30,000 square feet with frontage located on a scenic road as
determined by Town Meeting.
3 - Life-care centers, allowed by special permits, may be constructed to five stories/60
feet in height.
4 - Please see § 230-4.1I regarding structural projections into required front, side and rear
yard setbacks in Residential Zones.

