10-8-3 DEVELOPMENT IN COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Randolph code is at https://www.townofrandolphut.gov/town-council.htm.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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The use and development of real property in residential zones shall conform to the development standards set forth in Chapter 4 of this title as well as the following.
A. Commercial and Light Industrial Use Approval Criteria: New Commercial or Light Industrial (LI) uses shall not be established nor shall existing Commercial or LI uses be expanded within the applicable zone, unless the following criteria are met:
1. The use provides goods and/or services and employment opportunities to the residents of Randolph.
2. There is sufficient off-street parking at a minimum ratio of 2 spaces per 1000 square feet of floor area with adequate circulation and convenient access to the property without hazards and conflicts in residential neighborhoods. Special considerations in regards to parking may be considered through a Conditional use review process.
3. Public services (water, electric, gas, phone, etc.) must be available to the property and can be provided at adequate levels to serve the demands of the use without unreasonably impacting adjoining property or existing businesses.
4. The property must not contain any sensitive lands that are negatively impacted by the use.
5. The use must be reasonably compatible and consistent with, or support nearby uses and/or property conditions.
6. The use must not substantially alter the essential character of the surrounding area.
7. The use must not substantially increase the danger of fire, or otherwise jeopardize public safety.
8. The use must not substantially diminish the enjoyment of surrounding properties as they currently exist.
B. Site Plan and Operational Management Plan: Required to fully address potential impacts to surrounding properties, public health, safety and welfare; or if a Commercial or Light Industrial use wishes to rezone or desires to expand or substantially alter its current operations.