[Added 5-3-2010 STM, Art. 4]
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The Littleton Planning Board is hereby designated the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) to grant special permits for mixed use development under the provisions of this Article.
B. 
The SPGA may grant a special permit for mixed use development only upon finding that such use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning bylaw and the proposal meets the specific provisions set forth under this bylaw. In granting the special permit, the SPGA may also specify conditions, safeguards and limitations concerning the use of the property associated therewith.
C. 
Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 173-16, is required for all Mixed Use developments.
Mixed Use development projects shall be granted special permits only in conformity with the following:
A. 
Suitability of the site for Mixed Use development, including adequacy of the site in terms of the density of proposed uses.
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Impact on the visual character of the business district and surrounding neighborhood.
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Adequacy of pedestrian access to buildings, public spaces, and between adjacent uses.
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Degree to which the proposed project complies with the goals of the Littleton Master Plan.
B. 
Mixed Use developments may include the following: studio, 1 and 2 bedroom units.
C. 
The mix of uses shall be balanced and compatible and shall contribute to a vibrant village atmosphere, including a combination of ground floor street front uses such as retail, restaurant and offices.
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Ground floors of buildings fronting streets or public access ways shall be reserved for commercial uses except as specified below.
Dwelling units shall be allowed on ground floors of buildings as follows:
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The building is set behind another building that has commercial uses on the ground floor, or
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The residential portion of the ground floor of a building is set behind street-front retail/office/restaurant uses within the same building, or
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The Planning Board determines that street-front residential uses will not have an adverse impact on the continuity of the commercial street front uses, and where such street-front residential uses will not be adversely affected by proximity to street and adjacent commercial uses.
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Parking requirements. Entrances to dwelling units shall be visible and accessible from any parking areas located in the rear of a mixed-use building. All entrances are to have sufficient illumination at night time.
The Planning Board, consistent with Section 173-32 Parking Requirements, will consider the following parking requirements for Mixed Use Projects:
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit for 1 and 2 bedroom units
1 space per 200 square feet of retail.