Some of the ideas have been around for a while, such as Open Space Preservation Development which used to be called cluster zoning. And some of the ideas are quite new, such as Performance Zoning. Take a moment and reflect on what you want your community to look like in 2020. Then read through the ideas below and add your own. We want to hear from you.
Rules vary from town to town.
The intent is to maintain a traditional New England look. Allows higher density building in a subdivision in return for preserving open space. Our current zoning is called use zoning. It regulates how people can use their property in specific zoning districts. Allows a site plan review board to review projects for traffic, environmental and aesthetic impact.