The purpose of this Article
IVD is to preserve the traditional character of Main Street, particularly for buildings in the Historic District and Landmark Overlay (HDLO) Zone, while also increasing the vitality, attractiveness, and marketability of Main Street, as recommended in the City of Beacon Comprehensive Plan Update adopted on April 3, 2017. This article promotes a vibrant, economically successful, and environmentally sustainable Main Street with a pedestrian-oriented public realm and mixed uses.
The provisions of this article apply to the area shown as the
Central Main Street District (CMS) on the City of Beacon Zoning Map. All new uses of land and structures and changed uses of land and structures shall comply with this article. Existing nonconforming uses may continue as provided in §
223-10, Nonconforming uses and structures, except as may be otherwise provided in this article. Any existing conforming building that is destroyed by fire or casualty to an extent of more than 50% may be rebuilt on the same footprint and with the same dimensions and may be extended at the same height along its frontage. Any existing building that does not satisfy the minimum building height requirements in the district may continue, but any future expansion must conform to this chapter. In case of any conflict between this article and other provisions of this zoning chapter, this article shall control. In order to encourage mixed uses, more than one permitted use shall be allowed on any lot or parcel, subject to all approval criteria contained herein.