Design Guidelines, Zoning, and Regulations

The Themes from What we’ve heard: 

• Existing regulations can be challenging to navigate for small businesses.

• A downtown that works for both local residents and visitors. 

• A downtown that is inclusive and welcoming for people of diverse backgrounds.

• A downtown that is family-friendly and pet-friendly. 

• A downtown that supports aging in place.

Discussion Questions: 

• Does the current zoning provide a framework for the type of development that Freeport wants in the downtown?

• Does the current zoning support small businesses?

  • How can the zoning better support small businesses? 

• Does the current zoning support outdoor seating for restaurants & cafes? 

• Is the development process clear if you want to develop Downtown?

• Are there clear guidelines for food trucks?

• Are home-based businesses allowed in the Downtown?

• What do you think of this statement? “The first step to long-term planning is to admit growth will occur, the second step is to focus on it’s quality”

• Should the town consider revisiting standards for home-based businesses in the downtown area?

• What can we do to encourage ADUs (additional dwelling units) downtown?