2.05.1 RR – RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
The RR District is intended to accommodate very low-density, rural residential and agricultural uses; and protect natural vistas and landscape features.
A. To encourage the construction of and continued use of the land for very low density residential and agricultural purposes;
B. To restrict commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development and continuation of residential dwellings and agriculture in the district;
C. To discourage any use which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve the residences and farms on those streets; and
D. To ensure that residential development not having access to public water supplies and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at sufficiently low densities to ensure a healthful environment.
2.05.2 RS20 – RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
The RS20 District is established whereby the principal use of land is for low-density residential purposes. The regulations of this district are intended:
A. To encourage the construction of and continued use of the land for low density residential purposes;
B. To restrict commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development and continuation of residential dwellings in the district;
C. To discourage the continuance of existing non-conforming uses that would not be permitted as uses under the provisions of this district.
2.05.3 RS10 – RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
The RS10 District is established whereby the principal use of land is for medium single-family density residential purposes. The regulations of this district are intended to:
A. Encourage the construction of and the continued use of the land for residential purposes;
B. Restrict commercial use and prohibit industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development of dwellings in this district;
C. Discourage any use which would generate traffic on minor streets other than normal traffic to serve the residences on those streets;
D. Discourage the continuance of existing non-conforming uses that would not be permitted as uses under the provisions of this district; and
E. Discourage any use which because of its character or size would create requirements and costs for public services substantially in excess of such requirements and costs if the district were developed solely for dwellings.
2.05.4 RMF – RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT
The RMF District is established as a district in which to allow primarily multi-family developments at a density of 12 dwelling units per acre in areas served by adequate public water and sewer systems. The regulations of this district are intended to encourage quality design of multi-family developments and ensure their compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and land uses.
2.05.5 RMX – RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
The RMX District is established to accommodate a variety of housing types in a neighborhood setting and is intended to provide areas for higher density residential development in close proximity (within ¼ to ½ mile) to commercial areas such as the CB, NB, NMX and GB districts. The intent is to create higher density residential areas that compliment commercial districts with physical proximity and pedestrian connectivity. The regulations of this district are intended to encourage quality design of multi-family developments and ensure their compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and land uses.
2.05.6 NMX – NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
The NMX District is intended to provide pedestrian-scaled, higher density residential housing and mixed with commercial activities. Development in this district should encourage pedestrian activity through construction of mixed-use buildings and connections to adjacent neighborhoods. Buildings in this district are typically small and detached. The regulations of this district are intended to encourage quality design of multi-family developments and ensure their compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods and land uses.
2.05.7 O/S – OFFICE & SERVICE DISTRICT
The O/S District is designed to accommodate offices, services and certain institutional uses. These districts may serve as transitional zones between high- intensity and low-intensity land uses. The regulations of this district are intended to:
A. Encourage land uses that buffer residential districts from intensive non- residential uses and arterial streets;
B. Provide aesthetic controls and dimensional requirements to ensure compatible office and service development with surrounding residential uses;
C. Allow for single-family dwellings in business corridors to be used for business or residential purposes; and
D. Prohibit drive-through and drive-in uses, outside storage and outside display operations.
2.05.8 CB – CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The CB District is designed to accommodate a wide variety of commercial activities (particularly those that are pedestrian oriented) in an intensive development pattern in the town's central business district. The regulations of this district are intended to:
A. Preserve the general character and integrity of the current development in the central business district;
B. Encourage land uses that provide for a multi-purpose central business district including retail, offices, services, entertainment and living space;
C. Encourage land uses that do not require large amounts of outdoor use areas; and
D. Encourage common or shared off-street parking.
E. To restrict heavier commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit uses which would substantially interfere with the continuation of the uses presently in the district or with the orderly growth of the district to meet the needs of increased population in the market area;
F. To discourage the continuance of existing non-conforming uses that would not be permitted as uses under the provisions of this district; and
G. To permit a concentrated, intensive development of the permitted uses while maintaining a substantial relationship between the intensity of land use and the capacity of utilities and streets.
H. Prohibit drive-through and drive in uses, outside storage and outside display operations.
2.05.9 NB – NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS DISTRICT
The NB District is established as a district in which the principal use of land is to provide for the retailing of goods and services to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The district is intended to provide for those commercial uses which are conducive to the everyday needs of a nearby residential area of a lower intensity than the General Business (GB) District. Such districts are generally located near residential areas and cater to the everyday needs of nearby residential neighborhoods, stressing accessibility by automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The regulations of this district are intended to:
A. Encourage the location of convenience retail establishments, professional services and professional offices that are compatible with surrounding residential uses;
B. To prohibit heavy commercial and industrial use of the land and to prohibit any other use which would substantially interfere with the development or continuation of the nearby residential neighborhoods;
C. To minimize traffic and parking congestion and increase convenience for neighborhood residents and limit major traffic generators to thoroughfares;
D. To discourage the continuance of existing non-conforming uses that would not be permitted as uses under the provisions of this district;
E. Promote safe and convenient pedestrian access from surrounding residences;
F. Prohibit outdoor storage and outdoor display.
2.05.10 GB – GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The GB District is designed to accommodate highway-oriented retail, commercial service uses and in some cases light manufacturing. The major objectives of this district are to:
A. Encourage the construction of and the continued use of the land for commercial and service uses, particularly those which have a larger land area requirement;
B. Provide for the orderly expansion of such uses within this district, as designated on the zoning map;
C. Discourage the continuance of existing non-conforming uses that would not be permitted as uses under the provision of this district;
D. Discourage small lot development on major highways;
E. Encourage vehicular access from service drives and other local commercial streets rather than directly from arterial streets; and
F. Provide a location for major shopping facilities and land uses requiring large outdoor spaces.
2.05.11 LI – LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
The LI District is intended to accommodate externally benign industrial and office uses that pose little nuisance to adjacent residential areas.
2.05.12 HI – HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
The HI District is established to accommodate those industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale utility operations that are known to pose levels of noise, vibration, odor, or truck traffic that are considered nuisances to surrounding development. This district is customarily located in proximity to railroad sidings and/or major thoroughfares.
2.05.13 FRO – FACILITIES, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
The FRO District is intended for open space, public facilities and privately owned and recreation areas. Publicly owned land uses include governmental, recreational, education, natural resource and utility facilities. Privately owned land uses include golf resorts and related facilities, land trusts established to preserve natural resources, schools and recreational facilities that typically include substantial open space. The major objectives of this district are to:
A. Provide land for publicly-owned governmental facilities and privately-owned natural and man-made resource and recreation areas; and
B. Preclude major residential, retail office, institutional, and industrial uses that typically provide limited open space.
(Ord. passed 2-14-2017; Ord. 2022-06, passed 7-13-2021)