Millbrook Village City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Establishment of Districts
§ 230-6 Enumeration of districts.
[Amended 10-11-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005; 10-13-2020 by L.L. No. 7-2020]
The Village is hereby divided into the following types of districts:
RU | Rural |
RLD | Residential Low-Density |
RT | Residential Transitional |
R | Residential |
R1 | Residential - One Acre |
RMF | Multifamily Residential |
BCD | Bennett Campus District |
GB | General Business |
TCOD | Thorne Center Overlay District |
§ 230-7 Zoning Map.
Said districts are bounded as shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map of the Village of Millbrook," adopted and certified by the Village Clerk, which accompanies and which, with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter. A larger scale map than the one provided at the end of this chapter is on display at the Village Hall and may be procured there.
§ 230-8 Interpretation of boundaries.
Designation of district boundaries.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such center lines of the right-of-way.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following Village limits shall be construed as following such Village limits.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following plotted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
Boundaries indicated as following shorelines shall be construed to follow such shorelines and, in the event of change in the shoreline, shall be construed as moving with the actual shoreline; boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, ponds or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines.
Determination of location of boundaries.
Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the time of passage of this chapter, the majority area of the lot will determine zone designation.
§ 230-9 Intent of districts.
The general intent is to help carry out the Village Master Plan, as adopted by the Village Board on January 31, 1985.
The Rural (RU) District is primarily in agricultural land use. The intent is for this land to remain in agricultural land use.
The Low-Density Residential (RLD) District is a variety of low-density uses: agriculture, woodlands, wetlands and residential uses. The intent is for the low-density character to be maintained.
The Residential Transitional (RT) District is located between Bennett campus and the Village center and between the Village center and the Sharon Turnpike. The intent is to maintain the rural appearance of the approaches to the General Business District. Again, it is envisioned that these areas are primarily attractive for residential living.
The Residential - One Acre (R1) Zone is largely undeveloped bordering on the Sharon Turnpike (44A) and Weatherford Lane. It is envisioned that this area will continue the pattern of residential development. Lot sizes should be one acre.
The Residential (R) District encompasses the traditional Village housing area. Lot sizes tend to be less than half an acre. This pattern should be maintained.
The Residential Multifamily (RMF) District is in two locations, all within walking distance to the commercial center. The areas allow for a variety of housing opportunities, including units which may be smaller and more affordable than the prevailing housing stock.
The Residential Mixed Use (RMI) Zones are located at the former Bennett College campus and at the Elm Drive Elementary School property. It is expected that these areas are primarily attractive for residential living, but that good site planning may enable multifamily units and offices to blend with the residential character of the area.
The General Business (GB) Zone is largely developed. The Zoning Map does show the potential for new commercial development along North Avenue. Ideally, this will be done as a planned concept with a site plan and architectural style that respects the character of Millbrook.