The predominant use is apartments up to four stories high with offices permitted at a smaller scale. Locations are principally Massachusetts Avenue and Pleasant Street. Uses which would detract from the desired residential and office character, or otherwise interfere with the intent of this bylaw, are discouraged. The High Density Apartment District is composed of those areas so designated on the official zoningmap. The predominant use is apartments up to 5 stories high, although offices are also permitted at the same scale.
Locations are principally within or adjacent to Arlington center.
Uses which would detract from the desired character, such as large-scale retail uses, or otherwise interfere with the intent of this bylaw, are discouraged. The Neighborhood Office District is composed of all those areas so designated on the official zoning map. With most locations on or adjacent to Massachusetts Avenue, the district is intended to encourage preservation of small-scale structures to provide contrast and set off the higher density, more active areas along the Avenue. Uses which would detract from the desired low level of activity, consume large amounts of land, or otherwise interfere with the intent of this bylaw, are discouraged. The Neighborhood Business District is composed of all those areas so designated on the official zoning map.