Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan - Existing Conditions | Page 40

Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan the boundaries of the historic district. Procedures for the Demolition of Structures within the local Historic District are defined within the Historical & Cultural Resources Chapter of this document. 2004 Future Land Use Map (FLUM) The previous comprehensive plan was approved in 2004. As part of this plan, the City of Newport adopted a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) which identified eight land use categories with the intent of guiding future development and redevelopment of property in the city. The 2004 land use categories are reflected below in Table 3-3 and shown on Map 3-5. Table 3-3 – 2004 FLUM Land Use Categories Zoning District Description Commercial The future commercial land use is generally located in areas with adequate transportation, primary automobile, and where there is adequate lot size to accommodate medium to larger commercial establishments. Specific uses within the commercial area would include retail, shopping centers, offices, research facilities, technology centers, guest facilities, restaurants, and other similar uses. The area in the North End contains the largest portion of future commercial area. The established zoning in the North End (Commercial/Industrial) also allows industrial uses, however industrial uses are not proposed or likely to occur given the nature of the community and its economy. Infrastructure The future infrastructure land use is for water, sewer and stormwater systems on property owned by the City of Newport. Institutional The future institutional land use consists of uses such as schools, universities and colleges, governmental functions (local, state, and federal), hospitals, cemeteries, and non-profit community organizations. Institutional land uses in the future will continue to be located throughout Newport. Mixed Use Waterfront The future mixed-use waterfront land use parallels the western side of Thames Street. This is also the eastern side of Newport Harbor. Mixed-uses currently exist there and they are promoted for the future. Uses including housing, retail, offices, restaurants, boat building and repair, fish and seafood receiving, handling, and shipping are all promoted in a mixed environment in this area with small lot sizes. Often housing and/or offices are on second or third floors with more intensive uses, such as retail or restaurants, located on the street level. High Density Residential (< 1/4 acre lots) The future high-density residential land use encompasses areas with predominately smaller lots (< 10,000 square feet). Most properties are non-conforming in dimension since they are significantly less than the 10,000 square feet minimum size. This area covers a significant amount of Newport's downtown and northern portions of the City. In addition to single-family homes, duplex and multifamily housing are generally allowed, but may require special use permits. Commercial uses are not allowed with the exception of home occupations. Medium Density Residential (1/4 to 1 acre lots) The future medium-density residential land use includes areas with residential lots between the sizes of 10,000 to 43,560 square feet. The predominant residential uses are single-family and duplex; however there is some multi-family housing. This medium- density land use is located on the fringe of the high-density residential and serves as a buffer to the low-density residential. Commercial uses are not allowed with the exception of home occupations Low Density Residential (> 1 acre lots): The future low-density residential land use includes areas primarily in the southern portion of the City where lot sizes are the greatest. This land use includes primarily single-family and duplex residential uses on lots greater than 43,560 square feet. Few multi-family uses would exist. Commercial uses are not allowed with the exception of home occupations. Open Space/Recreation The future Open Space/Recreation land use includes significant areas offering natural, recreation (passive and active), and historic value to the public. Examples include local and state parks, urban parks, natural resource protection areas, beaches, golf courses, and islands. Page 3-12 Draft Existing Conditions (March 2016)