A.
The purpose of the Town Center Commercial Zoning District is to implement
specific objectives of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, which designates
development of a Town Center that preserves and enhances the small-town,
quaint atmosphere the Town values.
B.
The Town Center Commercial Zoning District is to locate a balanced
and harmonious mix of housing, work spaces, civic facilities, service
businesses and shops to meet consumer demands for goods and services,
with an emphasis on serving the surrounding neighborhood.
C.
The Town Center Commercial Zoning District is intended to facilitate
a sense of place and offer residents a sense of community with the
Town center. A Town center is characterized by smaller shops and commercial
development with safe and convenient mobility of pedestrians. Preferred
uses are those of a retail or personal services nature which do not
necessarily require large spaces for the display or sale of goods
or services and which do not require immediate access to the site
by motorized vehicles.
D.
Town Center Commercial Zoning District business uses are compatible
with the surrounding residential uses and conservation areas. Development
is high quality, attractive and appropriate to the allowed uses. Preferred
development expands and enhances connection to the wider community
via bicycle trails and greenway networks.
Permitted uses are as follows:
A.
Artisan furniture or clothing and similar retail shop.
B.
Community garden.
C.
Dwelling, single-family, attached to a permanent foundation.
D.
Dwelling, two-family.
E.
Essential services.
F.
Financial or investment institution.
G.
Greenhouse.
H.
Home health care service office.
I.
Notion, variety or gift shop.
(1)
The following uses are considered to be appropriate within the zoning
district. This list is intended to be indicative and not inclusive:
antiques and furniture sales; apparel; art gallery and/or frame shop;
bicycle sales, lease and service; books and music; cards, stationery
and party supplies; computer sales and supply; florist, plant or gift
store; hardware store without outdoor display or storage; hobby or
craft store; jewelry and engraving; photographic studio; camera sales
and service; sporting goods.
J.
Office, business or professional.
K.
Parks, trails and open space.
L.
School (public or private).
M.
Small group day care for children or adults.
N.
Solar energy system, small-scale.
Conditional uses are as follows:
A.
Artisan workshop.
B.
Athletic fields or sports courts when the following apply:
(1)
No commercial recreational use shall be located within 300 feet of
existing residential development.
(2)
No building, trailer, vehicle, or mechanical equipment supporting
the use shall be located within 50 feet of any property line.
(3)
Accessory uses permitted shall be limited to a clubhouse, refreshment
stands, maintenance shed, a miniature golf course, and a pro shop.
C.
Bakery or deli.
D.
Barber, salon, day spa or beauty shop.
E.
Bed-and-breakfast.
F.
Boardinghouse.
G.
Churches/religious institution.
H.
Club, lodge or meeting hall.
I.
Community center.
J.
Contractor sales and service.
K.
Dance school, fitness center or similar indoor recreation facility.
L.
Dental clinic.
M.
Drugstore/pharmacy.
N.
Dwelling, multiple.
O.
Garden center.
P.
Grocer or food cooperative.
Q.
Hardware supply store.
R.
Innovation workspace.
S.
Interpretive and/or research center for historical, natural or social
sciences.
T.
Laundromat.
U.
Library.
V.
Liquor store.
W.
Live-work units when the following apply:
(1)
A minimum of 80% of a structure's street front facade at street
level shall be occupied by nonresidential uses.
(2)
Live/work units that exceed 2,000 square feet must have at least
two exits.
(3)
Within each live-work unit, the living area shall not exceed 1/2
of the total floor area of the unit.
(4)
At least one resident in each live-work unit shall maintain a valid
business license and zoning permit for a business on the premises.
X.
Maintenance and repair of goods and equipment.
Y.
Medical clinic.
Z.
Mobile support structures and facilities.
AA.
Museum, gallery or similar cultural center.
BB.
Optical sales.
CC.
Preschool.
DD.
Public safety.
EE.
Reception, meeting or community events center.
FF.
Recreation outfitter.
GG.
Single screen theater, movie or performing arts stage.
HH.
Solar energy system.
II.
Tavern, cafe or restaurant.
JJ.
Veterinary clinic for domestic animals.
KK.
Wind energy system.
Uses not listed are prohibited.
