The Heart of Mayflower Zoning District is a downtown Civic area and will be emphasized as a center of commerce, activities, events and residence with their roots in the enduring qualities of Mayflower—its small town ambience and heritage. In order to grow and sustain the Heart of Mayflower, the following is hereby established:
(1) Walkability. In order to facilitate walkability and livability, streets within the District shall provide accessible sidewalks with street trees; cross-sections as delineated in Exhibit C, incorporated herein by reference, are established to facilitate an integrated set of transportation choices—driving, walking and cycling, as well as to form public places bounded by building facades creating a sense of “outdoor rooms” or enclosure along the street or within building courtyards opening to the street.
(2) Public Improvements. The public improvements within city right-of-way necessary to facilitate walkability, as delineated on the Regulating Plan, shall be designed and constructed by the City or other public entities when funding becomes available; accordingly, new design and construction of private buildings and improvements within the district shall conform to and be complementary with those public improvements.
(3) Architecture. Architectural standards herein (e.g., “windows generally shall be oriented vertically”) are functional in nature, not stylistic. Similarly, the building types depicted herein are to establish functional architectural results (e.g, definition between building stories), not a particular taste. Accordingly, architectural style and elements (e.g., Victorian, Arts & Crafts, color palettes, etc.), except for building materials, shall be determined through privately enforced covenants, conditions & restrictions (CC&Rs).
Mayflower Municipal Codes
