South Hadley, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 136 § 136-12
Parking (South Hadley Residential Short-Term Rental Units)
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All existing parking and any new or expanded parking on residential rental properties within the Town of South Hadley shall comply with the South Hadley Zoning Bylaw. [1] A. Parking site plan. A basic parking site plan, as described below, meeting the requirements of this section shall be developed and submitted as part of any license application. Submission of an existing site plan approved under a land use (zoning) license and which accurately represents current on-site parking shall meet the requirements of this section. (1) Basic parking site plan requirements. The parking site plan shall be drawn to scale (one inch equals 20 feet preferred), as appropriate to the site. Except as may otherwise be required by the Code Official or under the provisions of South Hadley's Zoning Bylaw, Town of South Hadley GIS mapping, available through the Town of South Hadley website, may be used as the base for a site plan developed under this section. (2) The basic parking site plan shall accurately depict the area within which parking is proposed, including: (a) Property boundaries. (b) Existing driveways and pedestrian walks. (c) Dwellings and structures. (d) All existing and proposed on-site parking spaces. (e) Existing and proposed landscaped areas. (f) Fencing or other barriers or screening. (g) Site features such as trees over 12 inches in diameter (as measured five feet above grade), bedrock outcroppings, steep slopes, and such other site features as may affect parking locations. (h) Location for winter snow storage. (3) Any provision of this section with regard to basic parking site plan requirements may be waived or modified by the Building Commissioner. (4) Review. Existing on-site parking and circulation shall be reviewed by Building Commissioner for conformance with existing zoning requirements, including but not limited to parking layout and circulation, paving, parking space dimensions, screening, and, in consultation with the Fire Chief, the sufficiency of circulation and vehicular access for public safety and emergency vehicles. [1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 255 , Zoning.
South Hadley, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 136 § 136-12 requires that all parking areas on residential rental properties—whether existing, new, or expanded—conform to the South Hadley Zoning Bylaw. As part of any rental license application, property owners must submit a basic parking site plan drawn to scale that accurately depicts property boundaries, driveways, structures, parking spaces, landscaping, fencing, notable site features, and snow storage areas. The Building Commissioner reviews existing parking for zoning compliance, including layout, dimensions, screening, and emergency vehicle access, and may waive or modify specific site plan requirements on a case-by-case basis.
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Operators of residential rental properties in South Hadley should be aware that CH. 136 § 136-12 ties parking compliance directly to the license application process. A compliant operator prepares a scaled parking site plan—preferably at one inch to 20 feet—that captures all required elements such as parking space dimensions, driveways, landscaping, fencing, and winter snow storage locations, and submits it alongside the rental license application. Operators whose properties already have a zoning-approved site plan that accurately reflects current conditions may submit that existing document to satisfy the requirement, though the Building Commissioner retains authority to request modifications or waivers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under South Hadley, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 136 § 136-12, residential rental properties are required to maintain parking that meets local zoning standards, and landlords must document this compliance as part of the licensing process. Tenants who have concerns about inadequate, unsafe, or non-compliant parking conditions—such as blocked emergency access or insufficient spaces—may raise those concerns with the South Hadley Building Commissioner, who is responsible for reviewing parking for zoning and public safety conformance. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help tenants understand how parking deficiencies might relate to a property's rental license status.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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