§ 135-615-02. Purpose.

A. 

The purpose of the Braintree-Weymouth Landing District (BWLD) is to establish a specific zoning district for the unique needs of a small mixed-use commercial area that spans two municipalities. The BWLD shall establish reasonable standards in accordance with the following purpose and intent:

1. 

Encourage an appropriate density of land uses for commercial, governmental, institution, and residential uses to support a vibrant village center to benefit and utilize the existing commuter rail station and public surface transportation.

2. 

Create a friendly multimodal transportation environment so that commercial enterprises and consumer services do not rely solely on automobile traffic to bring consumers and employees into the area.

3. 

Promote mixed-use and compact development within a single structure both vertically and horizontally that maintains the visual character and architectural scale of development within the district.

4. 

Encourage the re-use and upgrade of existing properties with efforts to promote more efficient and economical parking facilities to complement existing and new development within the district.

5. 

Encourage mixed uses that promote small business establishments and local job creation that complement the needs of the surrounding residential neighborhoods and the general population of the Town of Braintree and the Town of Weymouth.

6. 

Provide a range of housing options for people of different stages of life, income levels and work/live options.

7. 

Promote an active and publicly accessible waterfront.

Added 1-8-2011 by Ord. No. 10-067