74 Brooklyn Hts Rd Thomaston, ME 04861-3521

Section 709 Rural Residential District (R2) 709.1 Purpose The Rural Residential District is an area for limited residential growth. Much of the prevailing character of the Town of Thomaston is rural. The purpose of this district is to protect this rural quality from development sprawl. The intent is to allow limited residential development that is compatible with the character and traditional use of rural lands, preserving as much open space and forestland as possible, minimizing visual impact and protecting scenic views. Cluster or conservation subdivisions are encouraged in this area. 709.1.1- The general standards of performance of Article II shall be observed. 709.2 Boundary Description WEST MAIN STREET AREA Beginning at the Northwest corner of Map 203, Lot 043 in the center of the main channel of the Oyster River and at the Warren-Thomaston Town Line; thence Southerly along the center of the main channel of the Oyster River and the Warren-Thomaston Town Line to the intersection with St. Georges River and the center line of Atlantic high- way, also known as US Route One; thence Easterly along the center line of Atlantic Highway to the Northeast corner of Map 203, Lot 009; thence Southerly along the boundary of Map 203, Lot 009 to the center line of the MCRR ROW; thence Westerly along the center line of the MCRR ROW to the normal high water mark of St. Georges River; thence Southeasterly along the normal high water mark of St. Georges River to the Southeast corner of Map 202, Lot 013; thence Northerly along the boundary of Map 202, Lot 013 extended to the center line of the MCRR ROW; thence Southerly and Easterly along the MCRR ROW to the Southwest corner of Map 101, Lot 014; thence Northwesterly along the boundary lines of Map 101, Lots 014, 007 and 003 to the center line of Main Street; thence Westerly along the center line of Main Street to the intersection with Shibles Lane; thence Northerly along the center line of Shibles Lane and the Easterly boundary of Map 203, Lot 081; thence Westerly and Southerly along the boundary of Map 203, Lot 081; thence Westerly along the boundary of Map 203, Lot 061; thence Northerly and Westerly along the boundary of Map 203, Lot 053 to the center line of Studley Lane; thence Southerly along the center line of Studley Lane to the Northeast corner of Map 203, Lot 043; thence Northwesterly, Northerly and Northwesterly along the boundary of Map 203, Lot 043 to the center of the main channel of the Oyster River and the point of beginning.