5 Main St, Milton, VT 05468

Main Street District

The purpose of the Main Street District is to foster development that maintains the character of a historic village neighborhood by: Accommodating compatible residential infill in areas that are served by public infrastructure and transit, and that is close to schools, shopping, services and public recreation facilities.; Accommodating small-scale businesses and community institutions that will provide basic goods and services that residents in nearby neighborhoods can access by walking or biking.; Avoiding and mitigating potential conflicts between land uses so that the offsite impacts of nearby commercial uses do not adversely affect residents’ quality of life.; Maintaining Main Street as a safe and attractive corridor through improved access management, streetscaping, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, lighting and signage.; Developing an interconnected network of pathways and sidewalks that safely accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.; Stabilizing existing residential neighborhoods, and retaining existing and creating additional owner-occupied housing; Bringing buildings to the street and locating parking to the side or rear of buildings to the maximum extent feasible.; Encouraging quality and efficient construction with durable, lowmaintenance materials and distinctive designs that are compatible with the historic character of the district.