Planning board begins prep for large Marathon mixed‑use project; members told to study chapter 134‑12
Board leaders urged members to familiarize themselves with chapter 134‑12 (planned mixed‑use district) ahead of a likely large application, saying the code contains both guiding language and specific requirements the board can use to shape future development.
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The Planning Board opened a preparatory discussion about the Marathon planned mixed‑use district (chapter 134‑12) and the likelihood that a major development application will come before the board. The Chair described the chapter as a self-contained subsection of code that sets expectations for walking‑friendly design, building types and a mix of uses, and urged members to read and note questions so they can provide substantive, code-based suggestions when a developer files an application.
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