The Rural Residential Districts (RRI, RRII) are intended primarily for single-family residential uses in a rural and semirural environment. Agricultural uses are generally permitted. Generally, commercial and industrial uses are not permitted.

The Single-Family Residential Districts (SFRIII, SFRIV) are intended primarily for single-family residential uses in a semirural and suburban environment. Two-family residential uses may be permitted in some areas. Generally commercial and industrial uses are not permitted; however, limited commercial uses may be permitted in some areas.

The General Residential V District (GRV) is intended primarily for single-family and two-family residential uses in a suburban downtown environment. Multifamily and apartment uses may also be permitted. In addition, certain commercial uses may be permitted, but most nonresidential uses are not allowed.

The Residential VI District (RVI) is intended primarily for multifamily and apartment residential uses in a suburban environment. Limited commercial uses may be permitted. See § 185-38, Multifamily and flexible development zoning bylaw, for further requirements of the Residential VI District.

The Residential VII District (RVII) is intended primarily for single-family residential uses in a semirural environment. Multiple, single-family dwelling units may be permitted. Preservation of open space is encouraged, and most nonresidential uses are not allowed. Please see § 185-50, Residential VII, for further requirements of the RVII District.

The Commercial I District (CI) is intended primarily for office, retail, service, trade, restaurant, and other commercial uses in a downtown environment. Limited industrial uses may be permitted. Single-family, two-family and multifamily and apartment residential uses may also be allowed.

The Commercial II District (CII) is intended primarily for office, retail, service, trade, restaurant, and other commercial uses and limited industrial uses in a suburban commercial environment. Single-family and two-family residential uses may also be permitted.

The Business District (B) is intended primarily for nonresidential uses such as office, retail, service, trade, restaurant, and other commercial uses with some limited industrial uses in a suburban commercial environment.

The Office District (O) is intended primarily for office parks, business uses, limited commercial and light industrial uses. Industrial uses such as warehouse and manufacturing are not permitted except as an accessory use. Residential uses are not permitted.

The Industrial District (I) is intended primarily for light and medium industrial uses, warehouse and distribution uses, and business uses. Some commercial uses may be permitted, but residential uses are not permitted.

The Limited Industrial District (LI) is intended primarily for light industrial service, trade and limited business uses. In addition, accessory office and retail uses may be permitted. Residential uses are not allowed.

The Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) is intended primarily for low-intensity commercial uses located in or within close proximity to primarily residential neighborhoods providing retail and personal services which serve the surrounding neighborhood. Industrial uses are not allowed. The district is further classified by its neighbor- and pedestrian-friendly design concepts including low-luminescent lighting fixtures, visibly obscured parking areas, densely planted property borders, nonintrusive architecture and pedestrian-scaled signage with external illumination.

The Downtown Commercial District (DC) is intended as a mixed-use, transit-oriented commercial district which combines first-floor commercial uses with upper-floor office or multi-unit residential uses. An emphasis is placed on commercial uses like restaurants and retail that support an economically rich downtown environment.

The Rural Business District (RB) is intended primarily for low-intensity commercial uses located in or within close proximity to primarily residential neighborhoods, providing retail and agricultural services to the surrounding community. The district is further classified by rural neighborhood design concepts consistent with the character of the community, complementary in scale and appearance with the surrounding neighborhood, with low luminescent lighting fixtures, densely planted property borders, and pedestrian-scaled signage with external illumination.

The Mixed Business Innovation District (MBI) is intended primarily for a mix of light industrial and commercial uses in an older industrial neighborhood. A strong emphasis is placed on encouraging reuse and redevelopment of older manufacturing and warehouse buildings, providing for a wide range of light industrial, commercial, cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses, including business incubator, co-working space, studio space, artisanal or craft maker space, art galleries, public art, performance venues, restaurants, cafes and retail that create and support a diverse economically and culturally rich environment. Residential uses and heavy manufacturing uses are not allowed.

The Crossing Neighborhood District (CN) is intended primarily as a diverse mixed-use economically and culturally rich district. A strong emphasis is placed on pedestrian-friendly design, encouraging a wide range of residential, commercial, cultural, and entertainment uses. Limited light industrial uses may be permitted. Single-family, two-family and multifamily and apartment residential uses are allowed. The first floor at street level of any mixed use or commercial building shall designate 85% of linear frontage to commercial use. The commercial use to be a minimum of 750 sq/ft or 20% of the linear frontage, whichever one is greater.