What are base & overlay zones?
The purpose of established zones is to define areas for particular uses, standards and dimensional requirements for the Town to implement the adopted Comprehensive Plan.
16.3.1.2 Establishment of Zones.
To implement the provision of this Code, the Town is divided into the following base and overlay zones:
16.3.1.2.1 Base Zones.
- Residential – Rural R-RL
- Residential – Suburban R-S
- Residential – Kittery Point Village R-KPV
- Residential – Urban R-U
- Residential - Village R-V
- Residential – Rural Conservation R-RLC
- Conservation CON
- Business – Local B-L
- Business – Local 1 B-L1
- Business – Park B-PK
- Commercial C-1, C-2, C-3
- Industrial IND
- Mixed-Use MU
- Mixed Use – Badgers Island MU-BI
- Mixed Use – Kittery Foreside MU-KF
16.1.3.2.2 Overlay Zones.
Shoreland Overlay Zones
- Water Body/Wetland Protection Area – 250’ OZ-SL-250’
- Stream Protection Area– 75’ OZ-SL-75’
- Commercial Fisheries/Maritime Uses Overlay Zone OZ-CFMU
- Resource Protection Overlay Zone OZ-RP