From press release materials
The public is encouraged to attend two meetings this weekend to explore the possibility of creating an overlay district in Fairhaven that would allow for mixed use and more density of both commercial and residential units in certain areas of town.
The purpose of the potential 40R Overlay Zoning District is to facilitate new commercial and residential development in previously developed areas while preserving the historic and rural character of the rest of the Town and guide sustainable economic development and build new capacity for growth in appropriate areas near transit and services. A 40R Overlay Bylaw that fits Fairhaven would be a great tool for the Town to achieve many of the objectives and goals in the Master Plan.
The Planning Department and its consultants, Flinker & Dodson, are hosting Public Visioning Workshops next Friday and Saturday as part of the development of a 40R Bylaw and Design Standards. The 40R Visioning Workshops on November 4 and 5 are open to the public. This will include a driving tour starting at the Council on Aging on Friday (11/4) from 3:00 to 4:30. This will be followed by a listening session back at the Town Hall auditorium from 5:30–8:00 p.m. (Food will be provided). This will be followed on Saturday (11/5) with the visioning workshop in the Town Hall auditorium on the second floor from 9 a.m. to 12.
RSVP by emailing Paul Foley, Director of Planning & Economic Development, pfoley@fairhaven-ma.gov
The Town of Fairhaven is exploring new mixed-use zoning overlay districts for three areas: Route 6/240 plazas; Route 6 from the plazas to Adams Street; \Main Street and Middle Street from Route 6 to Washington Street.
The first step is to learn what citizens of Fairhaven want these areas to be like in the future. What should they look like? How should they function? Join us to envision the future.
40R Visioning/Listening Workshops
For the Route 6/240 plazas, Route 6 from the plazas to Adams Street, and Main Street and Middle Street from Route 6 to Washington Street.
• Nov. 4, 3:00-4:30 PM:Walking & Driving Tour. Meet at: Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave
• Nov. 4, 5:30-8:00 PM: Listening Workshop at Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street
• Nov. 5, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Visioning Workshop at Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center Street
Participants are encouraged to attend both the Friday evening and Saturday morning workshops. The tour is optional. Food will be provided at the workshops.
RSVP by emailing Paul Foley, Director of Planning & Economic Development, pfoley@fairhaven-ma.gov
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