HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-10 PB Presentation - Proposed Zoning AmendmentsProposed Zoning AmendmentsDowntown Hyannis
Monday, August 10, 2026
Downtown Hyannis Zoning Amendments
Item No. 2027-007
Revise the definition of ‘Building Height’ for the Downtown Hyannis zoning districts and to create
building height standards for the Downtown Neighborhood (DN) Zoning District
Item No. 2027-008
To amend setback requirements for principal buildings in the Downtown Main Street and Downtown
Village zoning districts
Item No. 2027-009
To amend the zoning map to revise the boundaries of the Downtown Main Street and Downtown
Neighborhood zoning districts
Definition for Building Height &Building Height Standards for DN Zoning District
(Item #2027-007)
Definition for Building Height &Building Height Standards for DN Zoning District
Item No. 2027-007
The proposal is to amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General
Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Sections 240-24.1.5A(4) and 240-24.1.8, to revise the
definition of ‘Building height’ for the Downtown Hyannis zoning districts and to create
building height standards for the Downtown Neighborhood (DN) Zoning District.
Building Height Definition (All Districts)
Building Height
Building height shall be defined as the vertical
distance between the elevations of the natural
mean grade and the highest point of the roof.
The natural mean grade is calculated by taking
the average of the existing grade at the
proposed building footprint corners.
Downtown Neighborhood Building Height Standards
Downtown Neighborhood Building Height Standards
Primary & Secondary Front SetbackDMS & DV Zoning Districts
(Item #2027-008)
Primary & Secondary Front SetbackDMS & DV Zoning Districts
Item No. 2027-008
The proposal is to amend the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General
Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning, Sections 240-24.1.6 and 240-24.1.7, to amend
setback requirements for principal buildings in the Downtown Main Street and
Downtown Village zoning districts.
DMS & DV Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Buildings not exceeding 2 stories 5 feet min; 15 feet max
DMS & DV Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Buildings not exceeding 2 stories 5 feet min; 15 feet max
DMS & DV Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Primary Front Setback
Buildings exceeding 2 stories 10 feet min; 15 feet max
DMS & DV Primary & Secondary Front Setback
Primary Front Setback
Buildings exceeding 2 stories 10 feet min; 15 feet max
Zoning Map Amendment DMS to DN
(Item #2027-009)
Revise Boundaries of DMS and DN Zoning Districts
Item No. 2027-009
The proposal is to amend the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. dated September 1,
1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to amend the
“Downtown Main Street District” and “Downtown Neighborhood District” as shown on
the draft map dated June 03, 2026, prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical
Information System Unit, entitled “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts - Proposed Map
Amendment Downtown Main Street to Downtown Neighborhood”.
Current Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts
Proposed Map Amendment (29 Parcels Impacted)
Proposed Map Amendment (29 Parcels Impacted)
Assessor’s Map and Parcel
Downtown Hyannis Zoning Amendments
Item No. 2027-007
Revise the definition of ‘Building Height’ for the Downtown Hyannis zoning districts and to create
building height standards for the Downtown Neighborhood (DN) Zoning District
Item No. 2027-008
To amend setback requirements for principal buildings in the Downtown Main Street and Downtown
Village zoning districts
Item No. 2027-009
To amend the zoning map to revise the boundaries of the Downtown Main Street and Downtown
Neighborhood zoning districts
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