Chapter 280. Zoning
Article VII. Special Residential Regulations
§ 280-7.4. Mixed use developments.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this bylaw is to:
(1)
Encourage and allow a mixture of complementary land uses to create economic and social vitality, and to address the housing needs of the Town.
(2)
Develop mixed-use areas and buildings which are safe, comfortable, and attractive to pedestrians.
(3)
Provide flexibility in the siting and design of new developments and redevelopments to anticipate changes in the marketplace.
(4)
Encourage efficient land use by facilitating compact, high-density development and minimizing the amount of land needed for surface parking.
B.
Special permit requirement/special permit granting authority.
(1)
A Mixed Use Development may be allowed only upon issuance of a Special Permit by the Planning Board.
(2)
If such application or project also requires other Special Permits, the Planning Board shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) for all such Special Permits.
C.
Conditions, restrictions, and requirements.
[Amended 11-30-2020 STM by Art. 24]
(1)
In the CB and LB Districts, all dwelling units in a Mixed Use Development shall be located above the ground floor, shall have a separate entrance, and shall not share stairs or hallways with commercial uses, except that a fire escape or exit used only in emergencies may be available at all time to both.
(2)
In the RDO, HB and GB Districts, a Mixed-Use Development may be allowed in accordance with Subsection C(1), or alternatively, in accordance with the following standards for horizontally mixed uses:
(a)