[Added 3-11-2006 ATM by Art. 24[1]]
[Amended 2-6-2019 STM by Art. 2[1]]
A.
The purpose of the Mixed Use Districts is to promote smart growth
principles to supplement development in the Village District and along
Routes 111, 202 and 4 corridors out to Shaker Hill Road and the Lyman
and Sanford town lines. The Mixed Use Districts will encourage new
development that will provide residents, businesses and visitors with
the resources they need to live, work and recreate locally.
B.
Mixed Use District 1 (MX-1). Properties whose boundaries are on Route
111 from Alfred's Eastern town line to the intersection of Route
111 and Saco Road. Its purpose is to promote a blend of residential,
commercial, and industrial uses.
C.
Mixed Use District 2 (MX-2). Properties whose boundaries are on Route
111 from Saco Road to the intersection of Routes 111, 4, and 202;
and from the Alfred Elementary School at 21 Sanford Road to the intersection
of Routes 111, 4, and 202; and on the southern side of Route 4 from
the Wellhead Protection District to the intersection of Routes 111,
4, and 202. Its purpose is to promote a blend of residential and retail
space.
D.
Mixed Use District 3 (MX3). Properties whose boundaries are on Route
202 from the Alfred Elementary School at 21 Sanford Road to Alfred's
Western town line, and from the northeastern edge of property (Map
14, Lot 19) on Waterboro Road (Route 202) to Shaker Hill Road. Its
purpose is to promote a blend of residential, commercial, and industrial
uses.
[1]
Editor’s Note: This article also changed the title of
this article from “Village Growth District” to “Mixed
Use Districts.”
[Amended 2-6-2019 STM by Art. 2]
The location and boundaries of the Mixed Use Districts are established
as shown on the Official Zoning Map and are part of this chapter.
[Amended 3-9-2007 ATM by Art. 25; 2-6-2019 STM by Art. 2]
Except for legal nonconformities, buildings or land used or occupied, lots created, and buildings erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered, whether requiring a land use permit or not, must comply with the requirements of Articles XVII and XVIII (general and specific performance standards) of this chapter and the following dimensional requirements:
A.
Minimum lot size:
(1)
Single-family dwelling alone and as part of a mixed use development
on all lots legally existing at the date of adoption of this standard,
on new lots which front of existing streets, or on lots not served
by public water. MX-1 and MX-3; 65.340 square feet by 1.5 acres. MX-2
43,560 square feet by one acre.
(2)
Single-family dwelling alone and as part of a mixed use development
on all lots meeting the following requirements: served by public water,
on a new lot, and fronting on a new street built to Town specifications.
All Mixed Use Districts: 43, 560 square feet by one acre.
(4)
Other allowable uses: 43,560 square feet by one acre.
B.
Minimum street frontage:
(1)
Single-family dwelling alone and as part of a mixed use development
on all legally existing lots, on new lots which front on existing
streets, or new lots which front of existing streets, or on lots not
served by public water: 200 feet.
(2)
Single-family dwelling alone and as part of a mixed use development
on a lot meeting the following requirements: served by public water,
on a new lot, and fronting on a new street built to Town specifications:
125 feet.
(3)
Two-family or multifamily dwelling alone or as part of a mixed use
development: 200 feet.
(4)
Other allowable uses: 200 feet.
C.
Minimum yard dimensions: Refer to table below for these dimensions
by Zone.
D.
Maximum lot coverage. Refer to table below for these dimensions by
Zone.
E.
Maximum height. Refer to table below for these dimensions by Zone.
|
Zone
|
Mixed Use 1
|
Mixed Use 2
|
Mixed Use 3
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Standard
| ||||
|
Minimum lot size
|
1.5 Acre
|
1 Acre
|
1.5 Acre
| |
|
Maximum lot coverage (% of lot area)
|
50%
|
75%
|
50%
| |
|
Minimum street frontage (in feet)
|
200
|
125
|
200
| |
|
Minimum building setback (from ROW, in feet)
|
50
|
25
|
50
| |
|
Minimum side setback (in feet)
|
25
|
15
|
25
| |
|
Minimum rear setback (in feet)
|
20
|
20
|
30
| |
|
Maximum height*
|
35
|
35
|
35
| |
|
Maximum density (dwellings per acre of net site area)
|
3
|
4
|
3
| |
|
*
|
May be waived by planning board, but limited to 3 stories maximum
|
F.
Landscape buffers.
(1)
Landscaping should provide for smooth transition between surrounding
properties, proposed and existing buildings, streetscapes, driveway
or access road entrances, parking and pedestrian walkways. Screening
materials, landscaping, and/or natural topography may be used to create
consistent transitions as buffer areas between structures. Appropriate
buffer area plantings should be determined in consultation with the
Planning Board.
(2)
Tree plantings should be spaced between six to 10 feet apart. The
Planning Board may approve arrangements that do not meet this requirement.
(3)
The property owner should be responsible for all maintenance of landscaping
and landscape buffers. This includes replanting any vegetation that
have failed to grow normally, are diseased, or have died.
I.
Design standards.
(1)
New buildings should be designed to fit the specific environments
that they are located in.
(2)
New buildings should present an inviting facade to the street, making
a positive contribution to the streetscape. These may include covered
walkways and/or entryways.
(3)
Freestanding buildings such as ATM's, service stations, garages
and storage units should meet the same design standards as the principal
building(s) on site.
(4)
Alterations to existing structures must provide proof to the Planning
Board of intent to relate improvements to existing structure design.
This includes the detailing of the original structure.
(5)
Backlit canopies should not be used as large signs on or surrounding
the structure.
(6)
Mechanical, HVAC and other equipment mounted on rooftops must be
screened from public view or grouped to minimize visibility.
(7)
Predominant roofs in these districts must exceed a pitch of 4 1/2
(ratio rise to run), unless demonstrated to the Planning Board that
the minimum pitch limitation is not practical from an engineering
or technical standpoint.
(8)
In case of gas or service stations and convenience stores, the primary
structure must face the street, and canopies (such as over gas pumps)
must compliment the primary structure through consistency in roof
pitch and architectural detailing.
(9)
Drive throughs should be located at the side or rear of the building
and incorporated into the design of the primary building in scale
and architecture.
The permitted uses are those indicated in Article V of this chapter.
