(1) Development Intensities . That the range of development intensities within each neighborhood should provide meaningful choices in living arrangements as manifested by the distinct physical environments in each form-based district.
(2) Residential Mixed-Use . That the Residential Mixed-Use (RMU) District consists of housing types and residential densities, integrated with goods and services in a walkable center that residents visit on a daily basis. Uses and buildings in the center are located on small blocks with streets designed to encourage pedestrian activity. Buildings in the center may stand three or more stories tall with residential units or office space above storefronts. Parking is satisfied using on-street parking, structured parking, or shared rear-lot parking strategies. An interconnected network of walkable streets connects one or more surrounding neighborhoods to the center. All neighborhoods incorporate a comprehensive network of open space throughout to accommodate small parks, gathering places and community gardens; preserve tree stands; and help reduce stormwater runoff. (3) Commercial Mixed-Use . Commercial Mixed-Use Districts support primarily commercial and office uses, including general retail, restaurants, professional office, etc. Residential uses, including a mixture of housing types and residential densities, surround a commercial center. An interconnected network of walkable streets connects one or more surrounding neighborhoods to the commercial center. All neighborhoods incorporate a comprehensive network of open space throughout to accommodate small parks, gathering places and community gardens; preserve tree stands; and help reduce stormwater runoff. (4) Employment Mixed-Use . Employment Mixed-Use Districts support opportunities to concentrate office and light industrial employment opportunities in the Town on normal workdays, including professional office, research and development, higher education, artisan space, light manufacturing, medical research, and assembly operations. Residential uses, including a mixture of housing types and residential densities, surround an employment center. An interconnected network of walkable streets connects one or more surrounding neighborhoods to the employment center. All neighborhoods incorporate a comprehensive network of open space throughout to accommodate small parks, gathering places and community gardens; preserve tree stands; and help reduce stormwater runoff.
(5) Minimum Site Acreage . Form-based zoning districts may be applied to sites of 5 acres or greater. Sites less than 5 acres in size must demonstrate integration into existing adjacent development such that an area of greater than 5 acres is directly
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