zoning ordinance - Town of Cumberland

Sec. 606Contract Zoning606.1 In consideration of a request for change in zoning classification for aparticular property or group of properties under the provisions of Sec.605, the Town Council may impose certain restrictions on the use of theproperty where it finds that such conditions are necessary to protect thepublic health, safety, and general welfare, and when the Town Councilseeks to advance desired land use objectives not inconsistent with theComprehensive Plan, and where such uses provide a public purpose orbenefit.Standards:.1 Any zone change adopted pursuant to this section shall besubject to a contractual agreement executed by authorizedrepresentatives of both the property owner and the Town, providingfor the implementation and enforcement of the conditions of theagreement;.2 The agreement shall only include conditions which relate to thephysical development or operation of the property;.3 Any zone change permitted under this section shall beconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the Town, with theexisting uses in the zone, and with the other permitted uses in thezone..4 The proposed contract zoning agreement shall clearly describethe extent of variation (if any) from the lot standards for the zone inwhich the parcel is located.606.2 Conditions:In considering the conditions for approving a zone change underthese provisions, the Town Council may consider the followingfactors:1. Limitations of the number and type of permitted uses of theproperty;2. The height and lot coverage of any structure;3. The setback of any structure;4. The lot standards.5. The hours of operation for the proposed use.6. The installation, operation and maintenance of physicalimprovements such as parking lots, traffic control devices,fencing, shrubbery and screening;7. The creation of open space areas or buffer zones;Zoning Ordinance 200 Town of Cumberland