To provide areas for agricultural uses and for single-family residential neighborhoods in conventional or cluster residential developments at a density of 1 1/2 acres per dwelling unit. Institutional uses are also permitted. Properties are most likely served by on-site well and septic systems, but there are areas with access to public water and sewer. The R&A provides for the lowest density of development in Bedford, to preserve the Town's rural character.

To provide areas for single-family residential neighborhoods, in conventional or cluster residential developments at a density of 1/2 acre to 1 1/2 acres per dwelling unit, depending on access to public water and sewer. Institutional uses are also permitted. The GR includes neighborhoods in Bedford which have historically been more densely settled.

To provide areas for multifamily residential development and duplexes. Minimum lot size is 40,000 square feet plus 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit, with up to 12 units per building. Properties are most likely served by public water and sewer. Some institutional uses, such as schools, parks and day cares are permitted.

To provide areas for recreational, civic, and community uses, such as golf courses, cemeteries, religious institutions and schools.

To provide areas for small retail, office and personal service establishments that are intended to serve the needs of the surrounding neighborhood.

To provide areas for retail, office, medical office, personal service establishments and related commercial uses primarily serving local needs.

To provide areas for areas for retail, office, medical office, personal service establishments and related commercial uses primarily serving local needs. The size of building floor areas are not restricted in the CO-2.

To provide areas for a wide range of commercial uses, including those that are convenient to the traveling public, such as gasoline service stations and automotive repair.

To provide areas for professional office, medical office, financial institutions and day cares.

To provide areas for industrial uses, including manufacturing, research and development centers, and distribution and warehousing facilities. Permitted residential uses include elderly and workforce housing developments.

To provide areas for a variety of uses including mixed use, retail, workforce housing, office, medical office, research and development and industrial uses serving both regional and local needs. The PZ provides for flexibility in land use development in exchange for meeting certain site layout, landscaping, parking and environmental design standards. Residential uses are not permitted except by approval of a waiver by the Planning Board. This is an innovation land use control ordinance where the Planning Board serves as the land development review board for all zoning and planning matters with the exception of encroachments into the wetland setback.

To preserve, protect, and enhance the historic and aesthetic character of Bedford's Town center and surrounding residential areas.

To preserve the environmental quality of wetlands, protect fish and wildlife habitats, maintain ecological balances, and safeguard drinking water supplies.