The purpose of the Town Center Commercial Zoning District is to implement specific objectives of the Town's Comprehensive Plan, which designates development of a town center that preserves and enhances the small-town, quaint atmosphere the Town values.

The Town Center Commercial Zoning District is to locate a balanced and harmonious mix of housing, work spaces, civic facilities, service businesses and shops to meet consumer demands for goods and services, with an emphasis on serving the surrounding neighborhood.

The Town Center Commercial Zoning District is intended to facilitate a sense of place and offer residents a sense of community with the town center. A town center is characterized by smaller shops and commercial development with safe and convenient mobility of pedestrians. Preferred uses are those of a retail or personal services nature which do not necessarily require large spaces for the display or sale of goods or services and which do not require immediate access to the site by motorized vehicles.

Town Center Commercial Zoning District business uses are compatible with the surrounding residential uses and conservation areas. Development is high quality, attractive and appropriate to the allowed uses. Preferred development expands and enhances connection to the wider community via bicycle trails and greenway networks.

Artisan furniture or clothing and similar retail shop.

Community garden.

Dwelling, single-family, attached to a permanent foundation.

Dwelling, two-family.

Essential services.

Financial or investment institution.

Greenhouse.

Home health care service office.

Notion, variety or gift shop. The following uses are considered to be appropriate within the zoning district. This list is intended to be indicative and not inclusive: antiques and furniture sales; apparel; art gallery and/or frame shop; bicycle sales, lease and service; books and music; cards, stationery and party supplies; computer sales and supply; florist, plant or gift store; hardware store without outdoor display or storage; hobby or craft store; jewelry and engraving; photographic studio; camera sales and service; sporting goods.

Office, business or professional.

Parks, trails and open space.

School (public or private).

Small group day care for children or adults.

Solar energy system, small-scale.

Artisan workshop.

Athletic fields or sports courts when the following apply:

Bakery or deli.

Barber, salon, day spa or beauty shop.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Boardinghouse.

Churches/Religious institution.

Club, lodge or meeting hall.

Community center.

Contractor sales and service.

Dance school, fitness center or similar indoor recreation facility.

Dental clinic.

Drugstore/Pharmacy.

Dwelling, multiple.

Garden center.

Grocer or food cooperative.

Hardware supply store.

Innovation workspace.

Interpretive and/or research center for historical, natural or social sciences.

Laundromat.

Library.

Liquor store.

Live-work units when the following apply:

Maintenance and repair of goods and equipment.

Medical clinic.

Mobile support structures and facilities.

Museum, gallery or similar cultural center.

Optical sales.

Preschool.

Public safety.

Reception, meeting or community events center.

Recreation outfitter.

Single-screen theater, movie or performing arts stage.

Solar energy system.

Tavern, cafe or restaurant.

Veterinary clinic for domestic animals.

Wind energy system.

Lot area and width.

Yards.

Building height and area. No buildings or parts of a building shall exceed 35 feet in height.

Maximum building coverage. The maximum building coverage is 2,500 square feet or 10% of the lot size, whichever is greater.