(A) Divisions. All property within the jurisdiction of the town shall be divided into zoning districts as outlined in this subchapter.
(B) Purpose and intent. The districts enumerated by this subchapter are established and intended to provide a comfortable, healthy, safe and pleasant environment in which to live, work or recreate. More specifically, they are intended to:
(1) Provide appropriately located lands for residential development that are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Future Land Use Plan;
(2) Provide appropriately located lands for the full range of non-residential uses needed by the town’s residents, businesses and workers, consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the Future Land Use Plan;
(3) Provide for residential housing choice and diversity with varying density together with accessory structures, and non-residential services as may be compatible with such development;
(4) Create neighborhoods and preserve existing community character while accommodating new development consistent with the town’s goals and objectives;
(5) Minimize any negative impacts of non- residential development on residential districts and uses;
(6) Create suitable environments for various types of commercial uses and protect them from the adverse effects of incompatible uses;
(7) Create suitable environments for various types of mixed-use development, where business, office, retail and residential uses are designed and integrated in compatible ways; and
(8) Preserve the unique character and historic resources of the downtown.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018)