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MEETING ITEM COMMENTARY
AGENDA ITEM: Zoning, Site Plan, and Subdivision Ordinances Draft 2 Workshop
COUNCIL RESOURCE: Councilor Nathan Johnston
(Liaison to the Zoning Ordinance Revision Steering Committee)
Councilor Roger Gay
(Liaison to the Planning Board)
STAFF RESOURCE: Denise Clavette, Planning and Development Director
Emily Cole-Prescott, City Planner
Jessa Berna, Business Development Specialist
BACKGROUND: On February 20, 2018, the City Council voted to adopt the 2018
update of Saco’s Comprehensive Plan. The 2018 Comp. Plan update
was the result of two years of review and discussion by an adhoc
committee and City Staff. As a community, our next step is to update
the Zoning Ordinances to align with the City of Saco’s land use
vision: The most forward-thinking land use policies in the State of
Maine that ensure financial stability, environmental sustainability, and
provides opportunities and accessibility to all.
The City Council voted to establish a Zoning Ordinance Revision
(ZOR) Steering Committee on October 15, 2018. After a competitive
RFP Process, the City of Saco contracted with planning consultants
TZM Planning and EF | Design & Planning, LLC (Consultants) to
update Saco’s Zoning Ordinance (ZO) in the Fall of 2018. Together,
the Consultants along with the ZOR Steering Committee, began in
earnest to delve into the comprehensive review, study, and
recommendations for revisions and changes to the City’s current
Zoning Ordinance.
In January 2019, the City and the consultants initiated an online
survey of Saco residents and property owners soliciting input on
zoning-related topics that warranted further discussion by
stakeholders. A total of 1,080 people participated in the survey. A
public Charrette was held on February 7 at the PeoplesChoice Credit
Union, and over 70 Saco residents participated.
Based on the public input and the feedback and direction from the
Steering Committee, City Council, Planning Board, Historic
Preservation Commission, Conservation Commission, other City
boards and committees, and City Staff from all departments, Draft 2
of the land use ordinances were completed in and posted online here
in late August. The ZOR Steering Committee and the Planning
Board have held individual work sessions to review these documents,
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and they will be holding a joint work session on Monday September
9, 2019, just before the September 9, 2019 City Council meeting.
Based on the feedback from these work sessions and other public
feedback, staff has compiled a list of outstanding items to be
addressed in the third and final draft. In addition, there are several
focus areas, topics and portions of the existing zoning ordinance that
merit further discussion, study, analysis, and revisions that will not be
addressed as part of this current ZOR process. These items will
undergo further review and study and will be brought up as
individual amendments over the next year. This list is included in the
exhibits for this Item Commentary.
On September 9, 2019 (this City Council Workshop), City Staff and
the Consultants are seeking feedback from the City Council on Draft
2. The City also will be hosting two public forums, both covering the
same content (Tuesday, September 10th and Wednesday, September
11th in Council Chamber 5:30-8:00 PM). The evenings will start with
refreshments and a summary presentation of the proposed changes.
The remainder of the forums will be open-house style and give
residents the opportunity to review maps and documents, ask
questions, and provide recommendations to City staff and our
consultant team. Feedback from these forums and other input from
City boards and committees will be complied and integrated into a
final draft, which will then go through a formal public hearing and
adoption process with the Planning Board and City Council.
EXHIBITS: 1. Excerpts from Draft 2 of the Zoning Ordinance
2. Excerpts from Draft 2 of the Historic Preservation Zoning
Ordinance Article XIX
3. Draft Zoning Map
4. Excerpts from Draft 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance
5. Excerpts from Draft 2 of the Site Plan Ordinance
6. Proposed revision for Draft 3 based on feedback from the
Zoning Ordinance Revision Steering Committee, Planning
Board, and public input
7. ZOR Project Completion Timeline (revised as of 9/5/19)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends providing input on Draft 2 of the Zoning, Site
Plan, and Subdivision ordinances.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS: No motions are necessary for this item at the September 9, 2019
City Council Workshop.
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EXCERPTS FROM:
City of Saco, Maine
City Code Chapter 230
ZONING ORDINANCE
Adopted [DATE]
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Chapter 230 Zoning Ordinance
Table of Contents
Purpose....................................................................................................................... 1
Authority ................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose .................................................................................................................... 1
Title............................................................................................................................. 1
District Regulations ................................................................................................. 1
Official Zoning Map ................................................................................................... 1
District Boundaries.................................................................................................... 1
Zoning Districts ......................................................................................................... 3
District Purpose and Summary ................................................................................. 4
Coordination of Permitting and Reviews within the Saco River Overlay District .......26
Prohibited industrial uses. ........................................................................................26
Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses .................................................................26
Dimensional Standards ..........................................................................................30
Requirements ..........................................................................................................30
Dimensional Requirements ......................................................................................32
Urban Greenspace Incentive ...................................................................................34
Multiple Dwellings or Uses on One Lot ....................................................................35
Special Provisions for the Downtown District Outside of the Historic Preservation
Overlay District(s). .................................................................................................................35
Sheds ......................................................................................................................36
Nonconformance .....................................................................................................36
Purpose. ..................................................................................................................36
General....................................................................................................................36
Nonconforming Lots.................................................................................................36
Nonconforming Uses. ..............................................................................................37
Nonconforming Structures. ......................................................................................38
Further Limitations in Shoreland Zones ...................................................................39
Good Neighbor Performance Standards ...............................................................42
Applicability..............................................................................................................42
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gasses ..........................................................................42
Explosive Materials ..................................................................................................43
Exterior Lighting .......................................................................................................43
Noise .......................................................................................................................44
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Odors.......................................................................................................................46
Screening ................................................................................................................46
Sanitary Waste Disposal ..........................................................................................46
Storage and Handling of Chemicals and Similar Materials .......................................47
Water Quality ...........................................................................................................47
Performance Standards.........................................................................................48
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Tiny Houses ..................................................48
Adult Businesses .....................................................................................................48
Agriculture and Related Structures and Uses ..........................................................49
Campgrounds ..........................................................................................................51
Earth Removal .........................................................................................................52
Essential Services ...................................................................................................55
High-Voltage Transmission Lines ............................................................................55
Home-Based Retail..................................................................................................55
Home Occupation ....................................................................................................56
Standards for Marinas .............................................................................................57
Medical and Recreational Marijuana .......................................................................59
Mobile Home Parks .................................................................................................60
§ VII13 Offices in Residential Districts .................................................................................61
Outdoor Merchandise Sales ....................................................................................61
Outdoor Storage ......................................................................................................61
Planned Developments ............................................................................................62
Private Roads .......................................................................................................62
Seasonal Rental of Dwelling Units ...........................................................................64
Small Wind Energy Systems (SWES) ......................................................................65
Siting of Manufactured Housing Units ......................................................................66
Soil Suitability for Land Uses and Roads .................................................................68
Solar Energy Facilities - Commercial .......................................................................68
Swimming Pools ......................................................................................................68
Traffic and Highway Access .....................................................................................69
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities/Towers and Antennas ...............................71
Performance Standards for Shoreland Districts.................................................73
Purposes .................................................................................................................73
Applicability..............................................................................................................74
Land Use Standards ................................................................................................74
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Piers, Docks, Wharves, and Other Marine Structures Extending Over or Below the
Normal High-Water Line of a Water Body ..............................................................................78
Campgrounds ..........................................................................................................81
Parking ....................................................................................................................81
Roads, driveways, and drainage systems ................................................................81
Mineral Exploration and Extraction ..........................................................................83
Agriculture ...............................................................................................................84
Clearing or Removal of Vegetation for Activities other than Timber Harvesting........85
Hazard Trees, Storm-Damaged Trees, and Dead Tree Removal.............................87
Exemptions to clearing and vegetation removal requirements .................................88
Revegetation Requirements ....................................................................................89
Erosion and Sedimentation Control .........................................................................91
Septic Waste Disposal .............................................................................................92
Soils ........................................................................................................................92
Water Quality ...........................................................................................................92
Archaeological Sites ................................................................................................92
Permits Required .....................................................................................................93
Enforcement of Shoreland Development Provisions ................................................95
Variances and Appeals - See Article XIV. ................................................................95
Definitions Pertaining to Article VIII - Shoreland Zoning ...........................................95
Signs ......................................................................................................................107
Purpose .................................................................................................................107
Permit Required .....................................................................................................107
Exemptions ............................................................................................................107
Dimensional Requirements ....................................................................................107
Prohibited Signs ....................................................................................................109
Illumination ............................................................................................................109
LED Signs .............................................................................................................109
Nonconforming Signs ............................................................................................110
Discontinuance ......................................................................................................110
Parking ...................................................................................................................110
Off-Street Parking ..................................................................................................110
Design ...................................................................................................................111
Stormwater and Erosion Control .........................................................................112
General Stormwater and Erosion Control Provisions .............................................112
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Construction and Post-Construction Management .................................................113
Stormwater Quantity and Quality Control. ..............................................................114
Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan .................................................116
Drainage Plan. .......................................................................................................118
Standards for Easements and Rights-of-Way. .......................................................120
Impact Fees ..........................................................................................................120
General Provisions for Impact fees ........................................................................121
Recreational Facilities and Open Space Impact Fees ............................................123
Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services (FD/EMS) Impact Fee .................125
Traffic Mitigation and Bicycle & Pedestrian Infrastructure Fee ...............................126
Other Impact Fees .................................................................................................127
Conditional Uses .................................................................................................127
Applicability............................................................................................................127
Review and Approval Authority ..............................................................................127
Procedures ............................................................................................................127
Application Submission Requirements ...................................................................128
Standards ..............................................................................................................130
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities/Towers and Antennas .............................132
Limits on and Expiration of Conditional Use Permits. .............................................133
Reapplication. ........................................................................................................134
Nonconformance. ..................................................................................................134
Zoning Board of Appeals ...................................................................................134
Organization. .........................................................................................................134
Terms of Office, and Vacancies .............................................................................134
Powers and Duties.................................................................................................135
Variances ..............................................................................................................136
Procedures ............................................................................................................139
Reconsideration .....................................................................................................142
Appeals. ................................................................................................................142
Enforcement ........................................................................................................142
Administrative Official ............................................................................................142
Duties ....................................................................................................................143
Permits Required ...................................................................................................143
Violations and Penalties ........................................................................................144
Actions and proceedings........................................................................................144
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Amendments .......................................................................................................145
General Amendment Procedure ............................................................................145
Amendments to Shoreland Development Provisions .............................................145
Petitions.................................................................................................................145
Repetitive Petitions ................................................................................................146
Contract Zoning .....................................................................................................146
Legal Provisions ................................................................................................149
Conflict with Other Provisions ................................................................................149
Severability ............................................................................................................149
Effective Date ........................................................................................................149
Definitions .........................................................................................................149
Interpretation .........................................................................................................149
Shoreland Zone Definitions are located in Article VIII. ...........................................149
Definitions ..............................................................................................................149
Historic Preservation District ............................................................................179
Appendix
Appendix 1 Zoning Map
Appendix 2 Amendments
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Purpose
Authority
This chapter was first enacted in 1985 pursuant to authority set forth in 30 M.R.S.A. § 4953, and
was subsequently amended from time to time pursuant to that authority set forth in the following
statutes, 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3001 (Home Rule), 30-A M.R.S.A. § 3003 (Adoption of Codes by
Reference), 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4352 (Zoning Ordinances) and 30-A M.R.S.A. § 4403 (Subdivision
Regulations).
Purpose
This chapter is intended to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the City; to
promote traffic safety; to provide safety from fire and other hazards; to provide adequate light
and air; to prevent overcrowding; to promote a wholesome home environment; to conserve
natural resources; and to provide for adequate public services.
Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the City of Saco,
Maine," and will be referred to herein simply as "this chapter."
District Regulations
Official Zoning Map
A. Adoption. A map entitled "City of Saco, Zoning Map" and dated [insert date 2019] is
hereby adopted as part of this chapter and hereafter shall be referred to as the "Official
Zoning Map."
B. Exceptions. The Official Zoning Map shall be the final authority as to the boundaries of
zoning districts, except in regard to the Resource Protection (RP) District, the Saco River
Overlay District (SRO), and the Shoreland Protection Overlay District (SPO), all three of
which are more particularly described in Article 8 herein.
C. Copies of the Zoning Map. Representative maps which may be appended to this chapter
are for reference only and shall not be construed to be the Official Zoning Map.
District Boundaries
A. Uncertainty of boundaries.
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Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various districts as
shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
(a) Boundaries depicted as approximately following the center lines of streets,
highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines.
(b) Boundaries depicted as approximately following well-established lot lines shall
be construed as following such lot lines.
(c) Boundaries depicted as approximately following municipal limits shall be
construed as following municipal limits.
(d) Boundaries depicted as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such
shorelines, and in the event of natural change in the shoreline shall be
construed as moving with the actual shoreline.
(e) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams,
rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such
center lines.
(f) Boundaries depicted as following or measured from natural features such as
the upland limit of wetlands or the limit of floodplains shall be construed to
follow or be measured from the actual limit of the natural resource as located
on the face of the Earth even if such location is at variance with the location
shown on the Official Zoning Map.
(g) Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with
those shown on the Official Zoning Map, except as provided in Subsection
A(1)(a) through (e) above, or in circumstances where the items covered by
Subsection A(1)(a) through (e) above are not clear, the Board of Appeals shall
interpret the district boundaries.
(h) The district boundaries located on the Zoning Map represent the City of Saco's
ordinance. In addition, areas along the Saco River are also governed by the
Saco River Corridor Commission. Separate, and in some cases more-
restrictive, regulations exist for this area and must be consulted when
development is contemplated.
B. Division of lots by district boundaries. Where a zoning district boundary line divides a lot,
the regulations applicable to either lot may be extended up to one hundred (100) feet
into the other lot.
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Zoning Districts
The City is divided into the districts stated and described in this chapter and as shown by the
district boundary lines on the Official Zoning Map. The district classifications are shown in
Tables 3-1 and 3-2:
Table 3-1 Conventional Zoning Districts
Type Current District Name Former District Namea
Residential RR Rural Residential District C-1
Districts LDR Low Density Residential District R-1a
SR Seaside Residential District R-1c
WR West Residential District R-1d
MDR Medium Density Residential District R-2, R-4, R-1b, MU-4
HDR High Density Residential District R-3
Business and D Downtown District B-3, MU-1
Mixed-Use GB General Business District B-1
Districts MB Main and Beach District B-7
HB Highway Business District B-2c & B-2d
SI Saco Island District B-4
CE Camp Ellis District B-5
PR Portland Road District MU-3, B-2a, B-2b, B-6, B-8
PRN Portland Road Node District MU-3, B-6, R1-a, I-1
Industrial BI Business-Industrial District B-8, I-2
Districts I Industrial District I-1, I-3
a. Zoning district prior to adoption of amended Zoning Ordinance on [DATE].
Table 3-2 Zoning Overlay Districts
Type Current District Name Former District Namea
Natural RPO Resource Protection Overlay District RP
Resource SRO Saco River Overlay District Saco River Overlay
Districts SPO Shoreland Protection Overlay District SLZ
CDO Coastal Development Overlay District CDOD
Historic HA Historic-A Overlay District Historic District
Preservation HB Historic-B Overlay District N/A
a. Zoning district prior to adoption of amended Zoning Ordinance on [DATE].
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District Purpose and Summary
The following pages contain the purpose statement, general description of the location, and an
overview of dimensional standards for each district and overlay district.
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Coordination of Permitting and Reviews within the Saco River Overlay District
A. Activities within the Saco River Overlay District are subject to the jurisdiction of both the
City of Saco and the Saco River Corridor Commission (SRCC). Construction,
development, and some other activities require approval from both the City and the
Corridor Commission. Refer to 38 §951 thru 969 for Saco River Corridor Act, and to
http://srcc-maine.org/regulations/saco-river-corridor-act-and-performance-standards/ for
applicable performance standards.
B. Activities within the Saco River Overlay District must conform to the applicable City
regulations as well as to the Commission's regulations.
C. To coordinate the review and permitting process, applicants or potential applicants
should first determine if the proposed activity is allowed under the City's regulations. The
applicant should then obtain a permit for the activity from the Saco River Corridor
Commission. Once the SRCC permit has been obtained, the applicant should apply for
City permits or approvals needed for the project. Obtaining a permit from the SRCC
does not absolve the applicant of the requirement to obtain City permits and approvals.
Prohibited industrial uses.
The following uses and similar uses are not included under the definition of "heavy industry" or
any other use in this chapter and are excluded from all districts because they have strong
potential to be injurious, noxious, or offensive to a neighborhood by reason of the emission of
odor, fumes, dust, smoke, vibration, radioactivity, noise or other by-products and are deemed to
be unacceptable for one or more of the above causes:
A. Blast furnace, metal or ore reduction or smelting.
B. Coke manufacturing.
C. Petroleum refining.
D. Animal rendering plants.
E. Nuclear power production facilities.
F. Industries with high-level radiation hazards.
G. Nuclear waste disposal.
H. Petroleum and petroleum product tank farms.
I. Ammonia, chlorine manufacturing, or the refining of hydrochloric, nitric, picric, sulfuric,
sulphurous or similar acid manufacturing.
Table of Permitted and Conditional Uses
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A. Permitted and conditional uses in residential, business, mixed use, and industrial
districts are listed in Table 3-3.
B. Permitted and conditional uses in the Resource Protection District are included in Table
3-4.
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Table 3-3 Permitted & Conditional Uses Exhibit Item: 1 Page 1 of 3
Medium
Rural Low Density Seaside West Density High Density General Main and Highway Portland Portland Business-
Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Downtown Business Beach Business Saco Island Camp Ellis Road Road Node Industrial
Uses (RR) (LDR) (SR) (WR) (MDR) (HDR) (D) (GB) (MB) (HB) (SI) (CE) (PR) (PRN) (BI) Industrial (I)
Residential
Single family dwelling P P P P P P P P P
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) & Tiny House P P P P P P P P P
One caretaker's apartment within a nonresidential use P P P P P P P
Two-family dwelling P P P P P P P P P P NP on Rt 1
Multi-family (3 to 8 units) C C P P C P P
Multi-family (more than 8 units) C P P C P P
Dwellings in mixed use building P P P P P P P
Boarding house C C C C C P
Clustered residential project P P P
Elder non-congregate housing C C C P P P P P P
Business
Home occupation P P P P P P P P P P P P
Business/Professional Office C C P P P P P P P
Art studio P P P P P P P P
Contractor or tradesperson P P P P
Retail P P C P P P P
Accessory retail sales of goods manufactured on the premise P P P P
Home-based retail use C
Neighborhood convenience store C C C C C C
Drive-up window P
Outdoor sales associated with principal use P P P
Research & development P P P P P P P
Automotive & automotive repair services C C C C
Automobile dealer C
Financial institution P P C P P P
Personal services P P P P P P
Repair services P P P P P
Self-service storage units C
Commercial fisheries, wholesale fish & seafood sales C P
Eating & drinking establishment P P C C P P P P
Bed & breakfast Inn C C C C P P P P P P
Registered dispensary, nongrowing C C C
Registered dispensary, grow-only C C C
Marijuana caregiver P
Marijuana establishment P
Hotel & motel P P P P P P P
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Medium
Rural Low Density Seaside West Density High Density General Main and Highway Portland Portland Business-
Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Downtown Business Beach Business Saco Island Camp Ellis Road Road Node Industrial
Uses (RR) (LDR) (SR) (WR) (MDR) (HDR) (D) (GB) (MB) (HB) (SI) (CE) (PR) (PRN) (BI) Industrial (I)
Industrial
Light industry P C C P
Distribution facility C P P C
Supply yard C P P
Recycling center P
Waste composting center C P
Municipal animal incinerator P
Commercial processing of wood, including cutting, sawing, splitting, chipping C
Boat building & repair facilities P
Health & Daycare
Home babysitting service P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Day-care home P C C C C C P P P P P P P P
Day-care center C C C C C C P P P P P P P C P
Adult day-care center, Type 1 P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Adult day-care center, Type 2 C C C P P P P P P
Community living uses P P P P P C C P
Adult, elderly & disabled housing, care, nursing homes P P P P P P P
Hospital & clinic C C C P P P P P
Addiction treatment facility C
Recreation
Park & playground P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Water recreation, including piers, docks & boathouses related thereto C C C C C C C C C C
Marina C P P
Excursion & charter boat terminal P
Fraternal organization C C C C P P P
Campground C C
Health club P P P P P P
Indoor recreation & amusement centers C C C C P
Enclosed sports facility C C P
Outdoor recreational facility C C C C C P
Public riding stable C C
Golf Course C C
Education
Technical and commercial schools P P P P P C
Schools other than technical and commercial schools P P P P P P P P P
Nursery school C C C C C C P P P P P P P
Small nonresidential facilities for educational, scientific or natural
C P
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Table 3-1 Permitted & Conditional Uses Exhibit Item: 1 Page 3 of 3
Medium
Rural Low Density Seaside West Density High Density General Main and Highway Portland Portland Business-
Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Downtown Business Beach Business Saco Island Camp Ellis Road Road Node Industrial
Uses (RR) (LDR) (SR) (WR) (MDR) (HDR) (D) (GB) (MB) (HB) (SI) (CE) (PR) (PRN) (BI) Industrial (I)
Utilities
Essential services P P P P P P P P P P P P C P
High-voltage transmission lines C C C C C C C C C C C C C C P
Telecommunication tower C C
Commercial wind energy facility C C
Commercial solar energy facility C C
Electric Vehicle Charging Station P P P P P P P P
Community
Places of worship P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Cemetery P C C C C P
Funeral home C C P P C P P P P
Places of public assembly P P P
Teen center P P P
Religious conference center C
Municipal uses P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Agriculture Related
Agriculture P P P P P P P
Agriculture related businesses C C C C C C C
Commercial greenhouse & nursery P C C C C P
Miscellaneous
Accessory uses P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Accessory food services P C P P P P P P P P
Commercial parking lot C C
Planned Development P P P
Passenger transportation terminal P C P P P P
Timber harvesting P
Extractive industry & Earth Removal C
Kennel C C C C C C
Veterinarian P P P P
Adult Businesses P P P P P P
Any use permitted in the RPO District P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
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FORMER NAME (this row to be deleted) C-1 R1a R1c R1d R2, R4, MU4, R3 B3+MU1 B1 B7 B2c, B2d B4 B5 MU3, B2a, Mu3, B6, I1, B8+I2 I1+I3
R-1b B2b B6, B8 B2A, R1A
Medium
Rural Low Density Seaside West Density High Density General Main and Highway Portland Portland Business-
Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Downtown Business Beach Business Saco Island Camp Ellis Road Road Node Industrial Industrial
(RR) (LDR) (SR) (WR) (MDR) (HDR) (D) (GB) (MB) (HB) (SI) (CE) (PR) (PRN) (BI) (I)
Minimum lot area (sf)
Sewered 40,000 20,000 7,500 15,000 7,500 6,000 2,000 7,500 6,000 7,500 * 7,500 20,000 2,000 10,000 40,000
Unsewered 80,000 40,000 20,000 30,000 20,000 6,000 2,000 7,500 6,000 7,500 20,000 7,500 20,000 2,000 10,000 80,000
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit (sf)
Sewered
Single family 40,000 10,000 5,000 7,500 5,000 - - 7,500 3,000 7,500 - 7,500 20,000 600 - -
2-family or multifamily 40,000 10,000 5,000 7,500 5,000 - - 5,000 3,000 4,000 * 7,500 20,000 600 - -
Unsewered
Single family 40,000 20,000 10,000 15,000 17,500 - - 7,500 3,000 7,500 - 7,500 30,000 600 - -
2-family or multifamily 40,000 20,000 10,000 15,000 17,500 - - 5,000 3,000 4,000 - 7,500 30,000 600 - -
Minimum street frontage (ft) 200 100 75 100 75 75 0 50 75 100 * 50 50 30 50 150
Minimum street frontage on Route 1 (ft) - - - - - - - - - - - - 200 200 - -
Minimum front setback (ft) 30 30 25 25 25 5 0 15 5 25 * 15 25 20/10b 20 50
Maximum front setback (ft) - - - - - 15 10 30 25 - - - 40 30/20c - -
Minimum side and rear setbacks (ft) 25 20 10 15 10 10 10/0a 15/0a 10 20 * 10 20 10/0 25 25
Maximum lot coverage (%) 20 25 40 25 35 45 100 50 40 50 * 40 60 100 50 40
Minimum height (ft) - - - - - - 35 - - - - - - 35 - -
Maximum height (ft) 35 35 35 35 35 50 60 50 35 50 * 35 60 60 60 60
* To be determined as part of the site plan and subdivision review procedures
- No requirement / Not applicable
a. A 0 foot minimum side setback is permitted for party (shared) wall
b. A 10 foot minimum front setback is permitted for roads other than Route 1
c. The maximum front setback on roads other than Route 1 is 20 feet
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EXCERPTS FROM:
City of Saco, Maine
City Code Chapter 230
ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE XIX
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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Chapter 230 Zoning Ordinance
Table of Contents
Article XIX. Historic Preservation................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
§101 Purpose and Intent ..................................................................................................179
§102 Historic Preservation Commission ...........................................................................179
§103 Duties of the Commission .......................................................................................180
§104 Eligibility for Historic Designation ............................................................................181
§105 Establishment and Expansion of Historic Districts ...................................................182
§106 Designated Historic Districts ...................................................................................183
§107 Designated Historic Sites and Historic Landmarks ..................................................184
§108 Certificate of Appropriateness .................................................................................184
§109 Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness .......................................................185
§110 Application Contents ...............................................................................................186
§111 Review and Approval Procedure .............................................................................186
§112 Alternative Procedure for Certificate of Appropriateness for Minor Projects.............187
§113 Standards ...............................................................................................................188
§114 Visual Compatibility .................................................................................................189
§115 Signs .......................................................................................................................190
§116 Demolition or Removal ............................................................................................191
§117 Maintenance & Safety .............................................................................................192
§118 Hardship & Appeals ................................................................................................193
§119 Conflict with Other Ordinances ................................................................................193
§120 Amendments ...........................................................................................................193
§121 Definitions ...............................................................................................................193
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Article XIX. Historic Preservation
§101 Purpose and Intent
A. Protect Saco’s historic, architectural and cultural heritage. The economic well-being
of the City will be strengthened by preserving its architectural and historic setting,
conserving property values in unique areas, fostering civic beauty, and promoting the
use of historic or architecturally significant buildings for the education and welfare of
the public.
B. Assist property owners with maintaining the architectural integrity of the district.
C. Protect, preserve and enhance the outward appearance and architectural features of
structures.
D. Prevent the demolition or removal of significant historic buildings or structures within
designated districts or designated sites or landmarks.
E. Preserve, protect and enhance the essential character of designated districts by
protecting relationships of groups of buildings and structures.
F. Accept new buildings and structures which are designed and built in a manner which
is compatible with the character of the district.
G. Promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the people of the
City.
§102 Historic Preservation Commission
A. Membership. The Commission’s membership shall be comprised of regular
members, associate members, and advisory members.
B. Appointment. Members of the Historic Preservation Commission (the Commission)
shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to approval by the City Council.
C. Qualifications. The Commission shall include five (5) regular members and up to five
(5) associate members. All members shall be residents of the City of Saco.
Appointments shall be made on the basis of demonstrated interest, knowledge,
ability, experience and desire to promote historic preservation in Saco. It is preferred
that the members have architectural design skills or experience related to historic
preservation, such as history, architectural history, landscape architecture, planning,
engineering, law, archaeology and building construction. It is desirable that at least
one member be a member of the Saco Historic Society.
D. Length of term and vacancies. Regular and associate members shall serve terms
beginning July 1 and ending June 30. Commission members shall serve for terms of
three (3) years, except in those instances in which the appointment is made to fill a
vacancy, in which case the appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired
term. The Mayor shall act within sixty (60) days to fill a vacancy. Members may be
reappointed.
E. Compensation. Regular and associate members shall serve without compensation.
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F. Associate members. At least one associate member shall be a resident of the
historic district. Associate members shall participate in all hearings and discussions.
They shall vote only if the Chairman appoints an associate to act in place of the
regular member who is absent, has resigned, or has been disqualified because of a
conflict of interest.
G. Advisory members. In addition to the regular and associate members, the City
Council may appoint other persons who shall serve on an advisory or consultant
basis to assist the members of the Commission in the performance of their functions.
Advisory members are not required to be residents. Advisory members shall not
vote.
H. Removal. Any regular or associate member may be removed for cause by the City
Council upon receipt of written charges, followed by a public hearing.
I. Officers. The Commission shall elect annually a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
from the regular members.
J. Quorum. Four members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business
before said Commission.
K. The City Planning and Development Department shall be the authorized agent of the
Commission, to whom the Commission may delegate any duties.
L. Meetings. All meetings of the Commission shall be publicly announced, open to the
public and have a previously available agenda. Public notice shall be issued ten (10)
days prior to meetings of the Commission.
M. Records. The City Planning and Development Department shall maintain a
permanent record of the activities of the Commission, including, but not limited to
such items as the number and type of cases reviewed and their disposition, new
designations of historic sites, landmarks and districts, resumes of Commission
members, attendance records, appointments to the Commission, correspondence
and minutes of all meetings.
N. Rules of Procedure. The Commission may adopt and amend rules of procedure.
O. Applications. The Commission may adopt rules governing the requisite exhibits for
applications.
P. Gifts, grants, funding. The Commission may, subject to appropriations by the City
Council or others, employ clerical and technical assistants or consultants, and may
apply for and accept grants, money gifts, or gifts of services, and may hold or expend
the same for all or any of the purposes of historic preservation in the City of Saco. A
non-lapsing fund for gifts and grants shall be established by the City's Finance
Director. Appropriations from the City Council shall be managed in accord with City
policies and shall lapse each year if unexpended.
§103 Duties of the Commission
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A. Advise, and inform City officials and owners of historic buildings, structures or sites,
regarding preservation, renovation, and rehabilitation.
B. Advise and inform owners regarding compliance with the requirements of this
section.
C. Make recommendations for establishing historic districts, historic sites, or historic
landmarks.
D. Review all proposed additions, reconstruction, alterations, construction, removal, or
demolition of properties that are subject to the commission’s jurisdiction.
E. Review all proposed National Register nominations in Saco, and proposals for
eligibility.
F. Comment on (federal) Section 106 reviews.
G. Serve as an advisor to City officials regarding local historical and cultural resources
and act as a liaison between local government and those persons and organizations
concerned with historic preservation.
H. Conduct or cause to be conducted a continuing survey of local historic and cultural
resources, in accordance with Maine Historic Preservation Commission guidelines.
I. Work to provide local citizens with continuing education on historic preservation
issues.
J. Undertake other duties as deemed necessary or desirable by its members to
advance the purposes of this section.
K. Cooperate with federal, state and City officials in the pursuance of the objectives of
historic preservation.
L. Participate in land use planning efforts of the City, state and federal government.
§104 Eligibility for Historic Designation
The historic districts, historic sites and historic landmarks established in accordance with this
chapter shall have one or more of the following characteristics:
A. History of Saco. Structures, buildings or sites at which events have occurred that
contribute to and are identified with or significantly represent or exemplify the broad
cultural, political, economic, military, social history of Saco or the nation, including
sites or buildings at which visitors may gain insight or see examples of particular
items or of larger patterns in the North American heritage.
B. Persons. Structures, buildings or sites associated with important historic persons.
C. Ideas. Structures, buildings or sites associated with important examples of a great
idea or ideal.
D. Architecture. Structures or structural remains and sites embodying examples of
architectural types or specimens valuable for study of a period, style or method of
building construction, of community organization and living; landscaping; a single
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notable structure; or a site representing the work of a master builder, master
designer, architect or landscape architect.
E. Visual continuity. Structures or buildings contributing to the visual continuity of the
historic district.
F. National Register. Those sites or areas listed on or eligible for listing on the National
Register of Historic Places or as a National Historic Landmark.
§105 Establishment and Expansion of Historic Districts
A. Amendment Process. Any person seeking to add or expand historic districts, sites, or
landmarks shall request the amendment in writing to the Commission. Any proposal
by the Council or Planning Board shall be referred to the Commission for comment
before Council action. After receiving the Commission's recommendation concerning
the request, the City Administrator shall place it the matter on the agenda of the City
Council. Any applications or designation of buildings, structures, sites and districts
shall be in writing.
B. Application Requirements. Applications shall be in writing and shall include the
following, as appropriate:
(i) A concise description of the physical elements, qualities, architectural style,
period and historical significance represented by the building, structure or site,
including a consideration of scale, materials, workmanship and spatial qualities,
as relevant.
(ii) A concise statement of how the building, structure or site meets the review
criteria of this chapter.
(iii) Exterior photographs of the building or structure, or and a site map, illustrating
significant details. In addition, the Commission may request photographs of
interior features of particular historic significance. These interior photographs
may be provided by the applicant on a voluntary basis and are not required
submissions.
(iv) A concise statement of the physical elements which justify making this area an
historic district and a description of building types and architectural styles and
periods represented.
(v) An explanation of the proposed boundaries of the district.
(vi) Details on the structures that do not contribute to the significance of the district.
(vii) A map showing the location of all district structures.
C. Studies & Recommendations. Before making its recommendation concerning the
proposed establishment or expansion of an historic district, historic site or historic
landmark, the Commission may conduct studies and research on the proposal. The
Commission shall make a report to the City Administrator on every request received
within six months. Drafts of the report shall also be mailed to the Maine Historic
Preservation Commission for review.
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