15 Bishop Ave Seekonk, MA 02771-2209

pursuant to the Subdivision Control Law, MGL Chapter 41, §§81K-81GG in the R-1 zone shall be designed geometrically as to show a 60-foot square resting at the midpoint of the setback line at its perpendicular. 6When a side yard adjoins a lot in a residence district, the side yard shall be of the same width as the required side yard in the more restrictive district. 7The side and rear yard adjoining any district or use shall include a minimum of 15 feet around any buildings. This includes appurtenances extending out from any building, or other items, which in the opinion of the Planning Board unduly constitute an obstruction or which impeded safe vehicular travel by current emergency vehicles. 8When a rear yard abuts a lot in a residence district, the rear yard shall be of the same depth as the required rear yard setback of the abutting residential lot. When a rear yard abuts a street, the rear yard shall be of sufficient depth to provide the required off-street loading space outside of the street right of way. 9Except along boundaries abutting railroad tracks. 10Minimum side and rear yards when adjacent to a residence district shall be 50 feet. 11Whichever is less. 12 For lots within the Water Resource Protection District see Section 6.4 for additional dimensional requirements 42 5.2 Location of Detached Private Garages and Other Detached Accessory Buildings A detached garage or other accessory buildings other than roadside stands shall not be located in any required front or side yard, or within ten feet of any rear lot line, or within ten feet from any other building. However, the words “within ten feet of any rear lot line” do not apply to garden/yard sheds of 200 square feet or less. Accessory farm buildings, except roadside stands, shall be located at least 60 feet from any dwelling. Roadside stands shall be located at least 25 feet from any street line. 5.3 Location of Attached Garages and Carports An attached garage or carport shall not be located nearer to the front and side lot lines than the minimum distance provided herein for the main building.