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Rooming House Definition
Rooming house – a building where the taking of lodgers is considered accessory to the use of a single-family dwelling in accordance with §200.6.4 of the zoning ordinances of the Town of Greenfield:
 
Rooming house. (§200-6.4 Town of Greenfield Code)
In any district the taking of roomers or boarders shall be considered accessory to the use of a single family dwelling provided that:
A. There shall be no more than two (2) rooms for rent by no more than four (4) roomers or boarders at any one (1) time;
B. There shall be no new cooking facilities established in the building to serve the two (2) rooms;
C. There shall be a resident owner responsible for the operation of the accessory use;
D. Rooms for rent shall be located in the same building as the owner's living quarters;
E. One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each rented room.
 
 
Please contact the Zoning Board of Appeals for information regarding rooming houses.