Summit Commercial Zones
Summit Commercial Property Zones
The City of Summit has the following commercial property zones. The Multi family residential zones have been included in this list. Property zones determine the size of the building or improvement on the land, permited uses, and off-street parking requirements associated with the use.
Property zones are formulated over time and are guided by interpretations of the Master Plan(s), local zoning/city officials, Planning Board and City Council. In theory, local interpretations conform to State municipal land use law.
Non-Conforming Property
A property may become non-conforming when some aspect of the property (building or use) does not meet new zoning specifications applied to the area.
Any non-conforming use or structure which lawfully existed at the time of the passage of this Article may be continued, and any existing legally nonconforming building or structure may be reconstructed or structurally altered, but only in accordance with the requirements of this Article. (Ord. No. 03-2580 Art. 4 § 4.5-1)
Discontinuance of Abandoned Nonconforming Uses: Any nonconforming use which has not been used for a continuous period of one (1) year or more shall be deemed abandoned and shall not thereafter be revived. (Ord. No. 03-2580 Art. 4 § 4.5-2)
R-5 Single and Two-Family Residential Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to preserve the integrity of existing single and two-family residential areas by preventing the intrusion of nonresidential uses into residential neighborhoods and by maintaining existing development intensity and population density consistent with single and two-family residential neighborhood patterns. A compatible relationship between new or expanded houses and traditional neighborhood houses that reflect the best of the neighborhood character, particularly in terms of scale, siting, design features and orientation on the site is encouraged.
TH-1 Townhouse 1 Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to implement an agreement dated November 13, 2001 between (1) the City of Summit and the Planning Board for the City of Summit; and (2) Summit View L.L.C. and Stephens Miller Company (hereinafter “Summit/Stephens Miller Settlement”). This zone is intended to permit a townhouse development that is compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood.
TH-2 Townhouse 2 Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended to permit the development of low density townhouses with a themed architectural design that is compatible with the adjacent single-family residential neighborhood. The zone takes advantage of its proximity to the downtown, the train station and other community amenities.
MF Multiple-Family Residential Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to permit multi-family residential uses at appropriate densities at locations accessible to commercial services and public facilities.
MFT Multi-Family Tower Residential Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended for multi-family apartments in a range of building types.
MFT1 Multi-Family Tower 1 Residential/Office Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended for multi-family apartments or offices in a range of building types
CRBD Central Retail Business District Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended to serve as a pedestrian-oriented shopping district, with retail facilities to be primarily related to existing street frontage.
B Business Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended for the conduct of general business to which the public requires direct and frequent access as prime customers, clients, or patients.
B-1 Business 1 Zone
Purpose. The intent of this zone is to provide adaptive reuse of an existing building in a manner sensitive to neighboring residential development.
NB Neighborhood Business Zone
Purpose. The primary function of this zone is to offer a mix of residential uses and convenient commercial services that are compatible with the nearby residential neighborhoods. The commercial uses are relatively small in scale and are related to the day-to-day needs of nearby residents. Buildings often contain a mix of street level commercial and residential on the upper floors.
ORC Office Residential Character Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to allow the conversion of existing residential structures for office uses, while preserving the historic character, scale and features of the buildings and the streetscape
ORC-1 Office Residential Character 1 Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to allow the conversion of existing residential structures for office uses, while preserving the historic character, scale and features of the buildings and the streetscape, limiting the amount of building and lot coverage and setting standards that will help preserve the residential character of the properties in the zone.
LI Light Industrial Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended to permit the manufacture and warehousing of small and lightweight packaged items. The uses and activities permitted in this zone shall not generate nuisances that will negatively impact the adjacent neighborhoods
PROD Planned Research Office Development Zone
Purpose. The zone is intended to permit a specialized range of uses which will strengthen the local economy by expanding job opportunities and diversifying the City’s tax base in a manner which is consistent with the overall character of the City and compatible with surrounding uses and facilities. The zone is intended to accommodate offices, scientific and applied research facilities, and uses dedicated to the development and application of technology and production techniques. The nature, scale, and function of such uses shall be limited and regulated to ensure that they pose no significant or unusual risk to the public health, safety, and welfare, generate a minimum of noise, heat, glare, odor, dust, vibration, or other nuisances; emit no harmful radiation or pollution of the air, water, or ground; and pose a minimum of traffic, fire, and other safety hazards. The design and development of land and facilities in the zone will be regulated to create a well-planned environment with attractive buildings and structures, well-landscaped buffer and yard areas, and screened access and storage facilities. To achieve these objectives, the zone requires the integrated planning of large tracts of land while permitting phased development to minimize disruptions and instability for existing nearby residents
PROD-2 Planned Research Office Development Zone
Purpose. The zone is intended to permit a specialized range of uses which will strengthen the local economy by expanding job opportunities and diversifying the City’s tax base in a manner which is consistent with the overall character of the City and compatible with surrounding uses and facilities. The zone is intended to accommodate offices, scientific and applied research facilities, and uses dedicated to the development and application of technology and production of end products for commercial distribution and transportation thereof. The nature, scale, and function of such uses shall be limited and regulated to ensure that they pose no significant or unusual risk to the public health, safety, and welfare, generate a minimum of noise, heat, glare, odor, dust, vibration, or other nuisances; emit no harmful radiation or pollution of the air, water, or ground; and pose a minimum of traffic, fire, and other safety hazards. The design and development of land and facilities in the zone will be regulated to create a well-planned environment with attractive buildings and structures, well-landscaped buffer and yard areas, and screened access and storage facilities. To achieve these objectives, the zone requires the integrated planning of large tracts of land while permitting phased development to minimize disruptions and instability for existing nearby residents.
RO-60 Research Office Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended for uses which involve the inoffensive creating of end products by research, engineering, development, and administrative work of offices to which the public does not need immediate and frequent access. It is intended to prohibit all uses which are characterized by actual or potential “nuisance factors” other than congregation of employees, and light truck or rail transportation, and to screen all buildings from view of residential areas.
PI Professional Institutional Zone
Purpose. This zone is intended for hospital and hospital-related uses, professional offices, and other certain institutional uses hereinafter specified, and for relatively compact residences, capable of being individually owned and owner occupied, and such other residential uses permitted in the R-5 Zone subject to the standards of the R-5 Zone.
PL Public Lands Zone
Purpose. This zone is created and intended to provide a separate and distinct zoning category for lands in public use and for limited quasi-public uses such as houses of worship, and for nonprofit use.
G Golf Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to ensure the preservation of the existing golf course located in Block 901, Lot 1 in the City.
GW I Gateway I Zone
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to allow for the appropriate contextual reuse of the existing site in a manner in keeping with its “gateway” character. Development should be particularly sensitive to design, streetscape, buffers and setbacks in order to mitigate the impact of new development on the surrounding area. The zone should complement and support the CRBD, complement and protect the adjacent residential neighborhoods, provide housing, including affordable housing, in proximity to public transportation and serve as an attractive gateway to the downtown.
Gateway Zone Area and Bulk Regulations.
Minimum Tract Area: (square feet) 122,000 or 2.80 AC
Maximum Tract Coverage: 80%
Building Height: Apartments, offices, and mixed-use buildings 48 feet, Townhouses 40 feet
Maximum Stories: Apartments, offices, and mixed-use buildings 4, Townhouses 3
Maximum Floor Area Ratio: (excluding parking structures) 113.5%
GWII Gateway II Zone (currently being drafted)
