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Commission reviews zoning map, seeks layered GIS map and standard color palette
Summary
Planning staff walked the commission through the existing zoning and land-use maps and recommended a layered GIS approach, clearer legend, and adoption of conventional color schemes; commissioners flagged an agricultural parcel and 'government' land-use coloring as confusing.
Planning staff oriented the commission to the town's working zoning map, explaining district distinctions (R-1A/B/C, R-2, B-1, B-2, BW, IU) and how special-use codes (short-term rentals, home businesses) are represented. Staff said the current map mixes land-use coloring with zoning and recommended moving toward a layered GIS approach so the public can toggle between zoning designations and land-use layers. Staff described the current map as a work-in-progress and said the official adopted map will hang in town hall once finalized.
Commissioners urged the adoption of conventional color conventions for zoning maps (residential as yellow, commercial as red, public facilities as blue, agricultural as green) and asked staff to correct parcel boundaries and remove coloring for areas not inside town limits. Staff agreed to produce a printed and online layered map and to check color conventions and special-use-code placement before the next meeting.
