The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board will hold a public forum on Wednesday, April 16, beginning at 7 p.m. to solicit public comment on their work to revise the BA District regulations. The Planning Board is beginning a process of converting the dated BA District regulations into a neighborhood business district with updated permitted uses, setbacks, design standards, etc.

Invitation to the Business A District Public Forum

The Cape Elizabeth Planning Board cordially invites you to attend a public forum they are hosting on:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Town Hall Chamber, Cape Elizabeth Town Hall

The purpose of the public forum is to encourage a discussion by area business and property owners about their vision for the business districts located on Shore Rd and Ocean House Rd, between Broad Cove Rd and Kettle Cove Rd. The Planning Board has been asked by the Town Council to prepare amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that implement recommendations 7, 13, and 3 of the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board has prepared a draft Purpose statement (see below) for the public to discuss, but is seeking comments on all facets of the zoning prior to preparing a full draft for consideration. For more information, please contact the Town Planner at 799-0115 or maureen.omeara@capeelizabeth.org. Information will also be posted on this Web site as it becomes available.

Draft Purpose Statement:

This is a neighborhood business district where the business uses are geared to the needs of nearby residents rather than a large scale, regional destination center. The district requirements should promote business vitality, pedestrian connectivity between the business district and the adjacent residential areas, a mix of commercial (first floor) and housing (upper floors) uses, high quality design that is pedestrian friendly and compatible with the neighborhood, and an efficient use of the land within the district for business uses.