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8. PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL

A. Function

i. Accommodate such civic or institutional activities as governmental and public build-

ings, schools, and places of worship and ensure that they are compatible with the

overall character of the town and their surroundings.

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stations, hospitals and health care facilities, utilities, day care centers, senior centers,

community centers, community facilities, schools, colleges and educational research

facilities.

C. General Policies + Development Character

i. Civic and institutional facilities are “focal points”, both visually and functionally, within

the Town. Unlike other land uses, these facilities are often seen as landmarks that should

visually stand apart from their surroundings while compatible with other uses in their set-

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ii. When possible, locate facilities adjacent to or within publicly accessible open spaces.

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other entryway features that are integral to the building design are encouraged.

iv. Service areas such as refuse containers, transformers, and loading docks should not be

visible from public areas

v. Access to civic and institutional facilities should provide for safe and convenient ac-

cess by pedestrians, bicycles, automobiles and public transit. Pedestrians should be

given the ability to safely cross at intersections near civic and institutional facilities. Spe-

cial consideration should be made where high concentrations of youth, senior, and

disabled persons exist. Marked crosswalks, medians, and pedestrian activated signals

should be used to promote safe crossings. In addition, appropriate pedestrian ameni-

ties should be provided, such as pedestrian scale lighting, seating, and trash recep-

tacles.

vi. Off-street parking should be provided primarily by parking lots located to the rear or

other sides of buildings that face away from public streets.

vii. Parking areas should be screened by buildings or landscaping. Long, unbroken rows of

parking should be avoided. Large parking lots should be adequately landscaped.

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plains and ponds.

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