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Character Zones CZ1

CZ2

CZ3

CZ1 Natural Character Zone consists of lands approximating or reverting to a wilderness condition, including lands unsuitable for settlement due to topography, hydrology or vegetation.

CZ2 Rural Character Zone consists of sparsely settled lands in open or cultivated states, including woodland, agricultural land, and grassland. Typical buildings are farmhouses, agricultural, buildings, cabins and villas.

CZ3 Sub-urban Character Zone consists of low density residential areas, adjacent to higher zones that have some mixed use. Planting is naturalistic and setbacks are relatively deep. Blocks may be large and roads irregular to accommodate natural conditions. CZ4 General Urban Character Zone consists of a mixed use, but primarily residential urban fabric. It may have a wide range of building types. Streets have curbs and sidewalks define medium-sized blocks.

CZ4

CZ5 Urban Center Character Zone consists of higher density mixed use buildings that accommodate retail, office, rowhouse and apartment buildings. It has a tight network of streets, wide sidewalks, steady street tree planting and buildings set close to the sidewalks.

CZ5

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