Twenty of the 24 lots are now available. Since the departure of the historic textile and leather companies from the downtown mills, the city has pursued a strategy of diversification of its economic base by investing in its industrial park infrastructure. The park will be built on land purchased by the City of Saco from Arthur and Esther Willey and from Linda Valentino. The covenants seek industrial and office users in line with the City's stated goals of increasing the diversity of good jobs and of increasing the City's tax base. Other permitted uses can be considered on a case by case basis.
Covenants also cover building appearance, starting time, outdoor storage, and other issues.
All sites are zoned I-1, which permits a variety of industrial and office uses. Setbacks in industrial districts are 50 feet front, and 25 feet side and rear. The height limit is 60 feet. Parking requirements for most uses are one space for each employee on the largest shift. A Maine Site Location permit has been approved.