Not more than 50% wetlands, as defined in G. L. c. 131, §40, or not land
used to satisfy dimensional requirements in any other development of
land; and
C. Subject to a permanent conservation restriction approved as to form by
Town Counsel pursuant to G. L. c. 184, §§ 31 through 33, or conveyed in
fee or with a suitable restriction to the Town or to a nonprofit
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organization, the principal purpose of which is the conservation of open
space or other appropriate purpose consistent with the open space uses
designated in Section 8.1. Flood Plain: The area subject to periodic flooding, the limits of which are determined by Section 9.2. Floor Area, Gross: The sum of the areas of the several floors of a building, measured from the exterior
faces of the walls. It does not include cellars, unenclosed porches or attics not used for human
occupancy or any frontage. Funeral Home: Facility for the conducting of funerals and related activities such as embalming. General Service Establishment: Shop for lawn mower or small appliance repair, upholstery or
furniture repair, bicycle repair person, printer, blacksmith, builder, carpenter, caterer, electrician, lawn
mower service person, mason, painter, plumber or roofer. Height: Measured as the vertical distance from the mean grade of the natural ground contiguous to
the building, as such ground existed prior to construction at the location of existing or proposed exterior
walls (“Grade Plane”), to the mean height of the highest roof surface. For new subdivisions the Grade
Plane shall be calculated based upon finished grades as shown on site plans approved by the Planning
& Zoning Board. The limitation shall not apply to chimneys, vents, and other similar features provided
such features do not cover more than fifteen percent (15%) of the area of the roof of the building or
other structure and in no way are used for human occupancy. Home Occupation: An accessory use as set forth in Section 3.3.