40 Main St Peabody, MA 01960-5552

3.2.6 BC Central Business. To provide for a mix of commercial, office and residential uses in close proximity to each other and to allow a mix of uses within the same structure. Predominant uses are smaller retail, service and office buildings. This district should be more pedestrian-oriented so that residents can walk to local retail and service businesses. Mixed-use development is permitted, such as retail on the ground floor with office or business and residential above by Special Permit. Businesses which consume large amounts of land and interrupt pedestrian circulation and shopping patterns are not permitted. 3.2.7 BN Neighborhood Convenience Business. To provide for uses including small retail and service establishments serving the needs of adjacent neighborhoods and oriented to pedestrian traffic. Uses which would detract from this small-scale business character are not allowed. 3.2.8 BN2 Neighborhood Convenience Business. To provide for uses including small retail and service establishments serving the needs of adjacent neighborhoods and oriented to pedestrian traffic. To allow a restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages from a service bar only by Special Permit. Uses which would detract from this small-scale business character are not allowed. 3.2.9 IL Light Industry. To provide for areas that allow uses requiring the manufacture, assembly, processing or handling of materials which because of their traffic, noise, appearance, odor, or hazards would be disruptive to residential and other business uses. Residential uses or uses which would otherwise interfere are not allowed. Outdoor storage and use is allowed. (Amended 3-28-2013) 3.2.10 IP Industrial Park. To provide for a large area where uses requiring the manufacture, assembly, processing or handling of materials can locate, along with related office facilities. 3.2.11 DDD Designated Development District. To provide for professional uses like office, research and development, and light manufacturing as well as support services like hotels, restaurants, retail shopping and recreational facilities. Development should facilitate creative and integrated physical designs which are compatible with the natural environment and which promote the overall improvement of the urban environment for the welfare of the city. Outdoor storage and use is allowed. (Amended 3-28-2013) 3.2.12 GB General Business. To provide for office, retail, service and small-scale production where noise and truck traffic impacts are minimal. This district shall allow for less intensive uses than the IL zoning district.