Purposes

The purposes of this district are to preserve the historic character of Shannock Village by ensuring that building maintenance and new construction reflect the village’s architectural heritage as a mill village with structures and features dating from several architectural periods, and to encourage the village’s economic vitality by permitting commercial and mixed-use development and redevelopment. These ordinance provisions are intended to be complementary to the ordinance provisions applicable to the areas of the village located in Charlestown. Establishment of this district implements the policy directives of the Comprehensive Community Plan by encouraging development that protects the Town’s historical heritage.

(Ord. dated 8-12-14)