(A) Agricultural District (AG). The Agricultural District is established for the purpose to protect working farmland and continuation of agricultural uses until urban density development becomes appropriate for the area. Limited residential development on large lots is permitted within the AG District; however, major residential subdivisions are prohibited. Specifically, it is the intent of this district to:
(1) To protect working farmland from encroachment by dense residential development that may be incompatible with agricultural uses; and
(2) To discourage the premature conversion of land from rural and agricultural uses to urban uses and densities.
(B) Residential-3 District (R-3). The Residential-3 (R-3) District is intended to accommodate single-family, duplex and other creative residential developments on smaller lots. The minimum lot area size within this district is restricted to 3,000 square feet.
(C) Residential-10 District (R-10). The Residential-10 (R-10) District is intended to accommodate a mix of detached residential development along with multi-family development and a limited amount of complimentary institutional and non-residential uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district (such as parks, churches and day care centers). The minimum lot area size within this district is restricted to 10,000 square feet. Non-residential structures may be constructed in this district only with a special use permit, and may not exceed 10,000 square feet in gross floor area.
(D) Residential-15 District (R-15). The Residential-15 (R-15) District is intended to accommodate low-density detached residential development along with a limited amount of complimentary institutional and non-residential uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district (such as parks, churches and day care centers). This district is designed to also allow residential development in areas that are primarily rural and agricultural in nature. Therefore, the density of residential development specifically in these rural and agricultural areas should promote the maximum amount of compatibility between residential and rural/agricultural uses. The minimum lot area size within this district is restricted to 15,000 square feet. Non-residential structures with a gross floor area of up to 10,000 square feet are allowed within this district by right, and non-residential structures with gross floor areas of 10,001 to 25,000 square feet may be constructed with a special use permit.
(E) Central Business District (CB). The Central Business (CB) District is designed for application to the traditional core downtown area of the town. It is intended to accommodate a wide range of commercial, governmental, professional, civic and residential uses at densities and intensities appropriate for its prominent central location in town. Within this district, vertically mixed-use development is encouraged, such as retail establishments on ground floors with professional offices or residences on upper stories. Development patterns within this district will be pedestrian friendly and automobile dependent uses will be discouraged.
(F) General Commercial District (GC). The General Commercial (GC) District is intended to accommodate a wide range of residential, commercial establishments and professional offices that provide goods and services to the residents of the town and the surrounding area, as well as transient visitors. This district is meant to be applied to the following distinct areas:
(1) Areas adjacent to major thoroughfares and in locations that will not adversely impact nearby residential development;
(2) Areas in close proximity to residential areas to encourage and accommodate pedestrian travel to obtain convenience goods and services; and
(3) Areas adjacent to major transportation arteries.
(G) Office and Institutional District (OI). The Office and Institutional (OI) District is intended to accommodate a wide range of residential, professional, civic, educational and governmental uses. Typically, this district will serve as a transitional district between higher intensity and lower intensity uses. Given the town’s role as the governmental, medical and educational center of the county, this district is also tailored to provide the maximum accommodation possible to the needs of those uses that form the foundation of the town’s prominent role in the region.
(H) Industrial District (I). The Industrial (I) District is intended to facilitate the growth of industrial development in the town’s jurisdiction. Specifically, this district is meant to accommodate industrial, transportation and warehousing uses which do not, by their nature, cause excessive or environmentally detrimental pollution, including air pollution and water pollution, or emit excessive amounts of light, dust, odors, noise or other environmental pollutants that would cause an undue burden to the residents of the town and the surrounding area.
(Ord. passed 3-5-2018)