[Amended 5-31-1989 by
Art. 2; 9-28-1991 by Art. 14]
The Town of Casco is hereby divided into the following districts:
D. Streams and Wetlands Protection (SW).
E. Aquifer Protection Overlay (AP).
F. Manufactured Housing Park (MHP).
G. Resort Commercial Overlay (RC).
H. Shoreland District.
(1)
Resource Protection (RP).
(2)
Limited Residential/Recreational (LRR).
(3)
Limited Commercial/Residential (LCR).
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundary of any
district as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules
shall apply:
A. Where district boundaries are so indicated as to approximately follow
lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such district boundaries.
B. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following
the center lines of roads, streets, highways, streams, rivers or other
public/semi-private rights-of-way, such center lines shall be construed
to be such boundaries.
C. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to
follow such shorelines, and in the event of change in the shoreline
shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline.
D. Where uncertainty exists in determining the precise location of any
district boundary line, or where physical or cultural features existing
on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning
Map, the Appeals Board, with advice from the Planning Board, shall
interpret the district boundaries.
[Amended 6-14-2017 by
Art. 27]
The following sections state purposes and land use standards for each of the zoning districts of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in §
215-3.2 (Nonconformance), any structure or land that hereafter is used or occupied, and any structure or portion thereof that is erected, moved, constructed, reconstructed, extended, enlarged, or altered, shall be in conformity with the standards herein specified for the zoning district in which it is located and the performance standards of this chapter.
[Amended 3-9-1991 by
Art. 158; 6-21-1997 by Art. 67; 6-20-1998 by Art. 72]
A. Intent. To provide suitable locations for the development of particular
types of commercial use; to encourage attractive commercial development;
to generate convenient shopping areas for local residents and seasonal
residents and visitors; to promote local areas siting for public-oriented
service; and to promote safe and uninterrupted traffic flow by limiting
the number of access points along Routes 302, 11 and 121. Toward the
achievement of these purposes, the following land use standards are
established.
B. Development. A conceptual plan for residential and/or commercial
use of each parcel shall be submitted to the CEO at the time of application
for building permit. When Planning Board review is necessary, the
conceptual plan will be included. The plan shall address such issues
as curb cuts, wastewater management, already existing buildings, and
potential lot subdivision and interior roads. Where applicable, clustering
shall be possible.
C. Permitted uses.
(1)
The following uses are permitted:
(a)
One-family dwellings (see general Town-wide performance standards).
(b)
Modular housing (see general Town-wide performance standards).
(d)
Agriculture that complies with performance standards herein.
(g)
Businesses (see site plan requirements for Reviewing Authority
applicability).
[Amended 9-24-2014 by
Art. 6]
(h) Solar energy system, roof-mounted.
[Added 1-30-2024 by Art. 5]
(2)
The following uses require site plan review:
(a)
Minor residential subdivisions.
(c)
One residence and one commercial use on the same lot, provided
the lot has a minimum of 80,000 square feet and 300 feet of road frontage.
(d)
Two or more businesses in one or more structures on the same
lot, provided the lot has a minimum of 80,000 square feet.
(f)
Commercial sales and service: indoor and outdoor.
(g)
Business and professional offices.
(i)
Motor vehicle service stations.
(j)
Motor vehicle repair garages.
(l)
Drive-through facilities.
(m)
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
(o)
Commercial recreation: indoor and outdoor.
(p)
Visual and performing arts buildings.
(r)
Municipal and state facilities.
(w)
Residential care facilities.
(y)
Medical facilities/walk-in services.
(bb)
Light industrial uses that meet performance standards.
(dd)
Enclosed warehousing and distribution facilities.
(jj) Campgrounds that comply with performance standards herein.
[Added 6-12-2019 by Art. 24]
(kk) Marijuana establishment.
[Added 6-15-2022 by Art. 39]
(ll) Solar energy system, ground-mounted, small-scale.
[Added 1-30-2024 by Art. 5]
(mm) Solar energy system, ground-mounted, large-scale.
(3)
All other uses are prohibited.
D. Space standards.
(1)
Minimum lot size: 80,000 square feet.
(2)
Maximum impervious surface to lot area (see site plan review):
(b)
Forty-percent coverage of lot may be expanded up to 75% with
Planning Board approval, dependent on adequate provisions for disposal
of surface water.
(3)
Minimum road frontage:
(a)
On Routes 302, 11 and 121: 300 feet.
(b)
On Routes 302, 11, and 121, in development of land under one
ownership that aggregates more than 300 feet of continuous road frontage,
the Planning Board may require access from service roads.
(c)
On service and/or internal roads: 200 feet.
(4)
Minimum setbacks:
(a)
On Routes 302, 11 and 121:
[1]
Front:
[a] Buildings shall be set back 80 feet from the right-of-way.
[b] Setback shall be measured to the building line.
(b)
For service and interior roads:
[1]
Front: 55 feet to the front of the building. The first 10 feet
of the setback shall be developed as a landscaped buffer strip, except
for approved curb cuts.
[2]
Side: If the building is of flammable material, 40 feet. If
the building is of nonflammable material, 20 feet.
[3]
Rear: If the building is of flammable material, 40 feet. If
the building is of nonflammable material, 20 feet.
(5)
Maximum building height: 35 feet. Any request for height greater
than 35 feet but not greater than 45 feet shall require Planning Board
approval subject to fire protection.
E. Other.
(1)
Standard curb cuts.
(a)
Lots fronting directly on Routes 302, 11, and 121 shall be limited
to one curb cut. Additional curb cuts shall require Planning Board
approval.
(b)
Lots fronting on interior or service roads shall be limited
to one curb cut. Additional curb cuts shall require Planning Board
approval.
(2)
Buffers. All buffers for front, side, and rear yards shall conform to the performance standards as outlined in §
215-5.7, Buffer zones.
[Amended 9-24-2014 by
Art. 2]
(3)
When two abutters bring a joint proposal to Planning Board,
the Board may waive side and/or rear setbacks and side and/or rear
buffers. The Planning Board shall have the authority to require the
applicant(s) to record a copy of the Planning Board's final approval
at the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds when the setbacks are waived.
(4)
Outdoor storage areas shall be fenced.
(5)
Outdoor storage in the front setback of Routes 302, 11, and
121 is prohibited.
(6)
Outdoor storage in the setback of service and/or interior roads
is prohibited.
(7)
Display of goods and/or products is prohibited in all buffer
areas.
(9)
Hazardous materials.
(a)
The manufacturing and processing of hazardous materials may
be permitted with specific Planning Board approval.
(b)
The use of hazardous materials as part of a general operation
of a business may be permitted with Planning Board approval.
(c)
Retail sales and/or distribution, and storage of hazardous materials
related to the same, may be permitted with Planning Board approval.
(d)
Any use, reprocessing, transportation or storage of hazardous
materials shall meet all applicable federal, state, and local standards.
(10)
Performance standards. General Town-wide performance standards
shall also apply.
[Amended 3-9-1991 by
Art. 157; 9-28-1991 by Art. 16; 6-12-2013 by Art. 27; 9-24-2014 by Art. 4]
A. Intent. To protect the water quality of streams and brooks that flow
into Crooked River and Casco's lakes and ponds and of significant
wetland areas not protected under shoreland zoning. Buffering these
areas will help protect them from the adverse impacts of development
or environmental occurrences and maintain the high quality of Casco's
larger water bodies. Toward the achievement of these purposes, the
following minimum standards are established.
B. Applicability. These standards shall apply to all land areas within
75 feet, horizontal distance, of the normal high-water line of any
stream or wetland of special significance as defined, exclusive of
ponds and rivers protected under shoreland zoning.
C. Permitted uses.
(1)
The following uses are permitted:
(a)
Recreational uses not requiring structures.
(2)
The following uses require Reviewing Authority review:
(a)
Timber harvesting that complies with shoreland protection performance
standards herein.
(b)
Road and driveway crossings where necessary to provide access
to lots.
(3)
All other uses are prohibited.
D. Space standards.
(1)
None; no structures permitted.
(2)
Areas within the Streams and Wetlands Protection District composed
of buildable land, as defined herein, may be included in determining
the net residential area of contiguous land under the same ownership
that lies outside the Streams and Wetlands Protection District.
[Added 3-12-1988 by Art.
63]
A. Intent. To provide areas for the development of resort/recreation-oriented
commercial activities consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goal
of promoting multi-season recreational industry and providing lodging
for transient guests. Toward the achievement of this purpose, the
following minimum standards are established.
B. Permitted uses.
(1)
Same as underlying district (subject to site plan review where
indicated).
(2)
In addition, if not already permitted in the underlying district,
the following uses are permitted, subject to site plan review:
(b)
Commercial recreation: outdoor.
(c)
Commercial recreation: indoor.
(i)
Retail trade directly related to resort/recreational activities.
(j)
Commercial sales and service directly related to resort/recreational
activities.
C. Space standards.
(1)
Same as underlying district.
(2)
Hotels/motels: minimum lot size for district, plus 10,000 square
feet of net residential area per lodging unit.
(3)
In no case shall the impervious surface for a site or parcel
exceed 20%.
D. Other standards.
(1)
Buffering, consisting of natural features, plantings and/or
fencing, shall be required and maintained to provide an effective
visual and physical screen between residential and nonresidential
uses, or between other incompatible uses.
(2)
Resort Commercial Overlay Districts shall not encompass any
part of a Shoreland District.
E. Resort
hotel. For the purposes of the Resort Commercial Overlay District
the term "hotels" shall include, but not be limited to, a resort hotel,
which shall be defined as follows: a resort hotel is a hotel which
offers a broad range of recreational amenities and has at least 100
rooms or suites for transient guest use only, each of which may include
a kitchenette.
[Added 3-12-1988 by Art.
64