Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)

Citation: Portland City Code ch. 14 (Land Use Code)
Jurisdiction: Portland (municipal)
Source: Official source
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6.8.1 Development in the OS-R and OS-P zones accordance with standards approved by the Public
All development in the OS-R and OS-P zones shall Health Authority or by the Public Works Authority.
comply with the following development standards: No discharge into harbor water areas shall be
A. All ground areas not used for parking, loading, permitted, unless permitted by the Maine
vehicular, or pedestrian areas and not left in Department of Environmental Protection under a
their natural state shall be suitably landscaped waste discharge license and as approved by the
and designed with quality materials that are Department of Public Works in accordance with
consistent with adopted City policy or master Chapter 24 of the City of Portland Code of
plans, and which provide a comfortable, Ordinances. All private sewage disposal or private
durable, accessible, readily maintainable, and wastewater treatment facilities shall comply with
aesthetically pleasing environment. the provisions of Chapter 24.
B. Natural features, such as mature trees and
natural surface drainageways, shall be 6.8.3 Electromagnetic interference
preserved to the greatest possible extent In any industrial zone, there shall be no
consistent with the uses of the property. electromagnetic interference that adversely affects
C. Loading areas shall be screened and parking the operation of any equipment other than that
areas shall be screened and landscaped so as to belonging to the creator of such interference.
avoid a large continuous expanse of paved area.
D. Buildings and structures shall be sited to avoid 6.8.4 Exterior lighting
obstructing significant scenic views presently All exterior lighting shall be designed and installed
enjoyed by nearby residents, passersby, and with full cut-off fixtures to direct