8.1

Appearance of New Structures and Additions to Existing Structures:

8.1.1

The design of new or replacement buildings shall be compatible with the predominant architectural style of buildings located on properties within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the project parcel. In the absence of a predominant architectural style, such replacement buildings shall reflect traditional New England building forms. The Planning Board shall have the authority to make the determinations described in this subsection and, at its discretion, may seek the advice of a consultant or other authority at the applicant's expense.

8.1.2

The design of additions or modifications to an existing building shall be compatible with the architectural style of the existing building. The Planning Board shall have the authority to make the determination described in this subsection and, at its discretion, may seek the advice of a consultant or other authority at the applicant's expense.

8.2

Conversion of Existing Residences to Non-Residential Use:

8.2.1

If any portion of an existing residential building is proposed to be converted all or in part to non-residential use, the existing residential appearance of the building shall be maintained with the exception of signage, parking and access as may be required by applicable provisions of the Wiscasset Ordinance.

8.3

Prohibited Uses: The following uses are prohibited in the Village 1, Village 2 and Village Waterfront Districts.

8.3.1

Drive-thru facilities.

8.3.2

Formula restaurants.

8.3.3

Franchise signage*.

*Except that franchise signage existing as of the date of enactment of this section may be replaced by other franchise signage as long as the area of franchise signage is not increased.

8.4

Buffering for Village 2:

The following shall apply to Village 2 only:

Non-residential buildings in Village 2 that are developed on lots adjacent to lots in residential use shall be adequately buffered and screened. The buffering and screening required under this section is such buffering or screening as the Code Enforcement Officer or Planning Board, as the case may be, deems necessary to protect all adjacent residential uses from adverse impacts from noise, odor, glare, dust, vibration, or visual impacts materially impairing the quiet and beneficial use and enjoyment of the residential uses. These measures can include, but are not limited to, a landscaped buffer strip provided to create a visual screen between the uses. Where no natural vegetation can be maintained or due to varying site conditions, the landscaping screen may consist of fences, walls, tree plantings, hedges or combinations thereof. The buffering and screening shall be sufficient to minimize the impacts of any kind of potential use such as: loading and unloading operations, outdoor storage areas, vehicle parking and waste collection areas. Where a potential safety hazard to small children would exist, physical screening or barriers shall be used to deter entry to such premises. The buffer areas and screens shall be maintained and vegetation replaced to insure continuous year-round screening. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be of such a design to shield the affixed light bulb from sight beyond the property boundaries, and so designed to minimize light emissions visible from neighboring properties except illumination generated from sources directly associated with emergency operations on the site.

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