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IVERSE CONNEC PORTSMOUTH IBRANT UTHENT RESILIE 2015 MASTER PLAN PREPARED FOR THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

IVERSE ONNEC VIBRAN AUTHEN ESILIEN PLANNING THEMES

DIVERSE 10 CONNECTED 13 VIBRANT 17

AUTHENTIC 20 RESILIENT 22

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THEMES

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PLANNING THEMES

A MASTER PLAN CAN BE A TOOL FOR PLANNING THE FUTURE GROWTH OR DECLINE OF A LOCAL COMMUNITY. MOST IMPORTANTLY, A MASTER PLAN CAN BE USED TO ADDRESS THE CONSTANT CHANGE AND EVOLUTION OF A COMMUNITY.

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I. THEMES

DIVERSE

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DIVERSE

WELCOM

ALL SUPP “A CITY THAT

WELCOMES RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND INCOME LEVELS AND SUPPORTS A MIX OF SMALL TO LARGE BUSINESSES”

PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, & TECHNICAL & HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES: THE TWO SECTORS EXPERIENCING THE MOST GROWTH BETWEEN 2010 & 2020

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OF BUSINESSES EMPLOY 10 OR FEWER PEOPLE

34% OF RESIDENTS ARE HOUSING COST-BURDENED

45-64 YEAR OLDS: THE FASTEST GROWING DEMOGRAPHIC

DIVERS THEME 1: DIVERSE

“A CITY THAT WELCOMES RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES AND INCOME LEVELS AND SUPPORTS A MIX OF SMALL TO LARGE BUSINESSES�

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I. THEMES

DIVERSE

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MAP #1 MAJOR LAND USE PATTERNS

Industrial

Non-SF Residential

Mixed Use

Commercial

Non-Developable

Single Family Residential Portsmouth public lands Portsmouth conservation lands

Potentially Developable

State. Federal, Institutional, or Nonprofit

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LAND USE

LAND USE MIX

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PARCELS

ACRES

Residential, Single Family

4,130

1,864.1

Residential, Other

1,075

1,173.9

Mixed Use

131

40.9

Commercial

411

1,189.8

Industrial

122

689.6

Municipal

207

1,173.0

Other Public & Nonprofit

177

1,909.9

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DIVERSE

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GOAL 1.1 MORE EFFECTIVELY USE EXISTING HOUSING STOCK TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEEDS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE RESIDENTS. PRIORITY # DESCRIPTION 1.1.1

Review existing regulations and development definitions affecting senior accessory apartments.

1.1.2

Adjust process for approving multiple units in existing homes (lower parking requirements, streamline approval process).

1.1.3

Adjust regulatory process for approvals (more administrative approvals).

1.1.4

Facilitate accessory unit creation in existing neighborhoods with appropriate development controls.

1.1.5

Address the critical shortage in child care facilities by offering zoning incentives (by right development, flexible parking requirements, flexibility in dimensional regulations) to encourage the development of new facilities.

1.1.6

Continue the City’s housing rehabilitation efforts using CDBG and other funds to improve housing stock serving low to moderate income homeowners and renters.

1.1.7

Consider an overlay district in residentially-zoned areas that would promote housing affordable to households earning incomes in the middle ranges.

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METRICS

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Age distribution

Household Characteristics

Median Family Income

Housing Inventory

Educational Achievement

Number of Homeless Residents

Household Composition/Size

Number of Seniors Receiving Public Assistance

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DIVERSE

PORTSMOUTH MASTER PLAN 2015

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PRIORITY # DESCRIPTION 1.2.1

Incentivize new housing in the Gateway Districts.

1.2.2

Promote the development of mixed-income multifamily housing at appropriate locations along major corridors.

1.2.3

Explore the use of flexible zoning techniques to negotiate creative mixed use housing in association with commercial development and redevelopment.

1.2.4

Expand gateway zoning to include PHA facilities in prime redevelopment corridors.

1.2.5

Where opportunities arise, consider the use of inclusionary zoning provisions to create mixed income housing.

1.2.6

Continue to work in partnership with housing agencies to apply subsidies (such as low income or historic preservation tax credits as used for the renovation of the 1895 Building) to support the development of workforce housing.

1.2.7

Continue City programs that provide incentives for low to moderate income first-time homebuyers to purchase homes in Portsmouth.

1.2.8

Explore mechanisms to increase housing in proportion to newly generated demands through provisions requiring development of workforce housing or contribution to an affordable housing fund.

1.2.9

Work with area businesses to evaluate the feasibility of employer-assisted housing programs, such as contributions to an affordable housing trust, donations of land for housing sites, provision of down payment assistance to employees, and other techniques.

METRICS

PORTSMOUTH MASTER PLAN 2015

Median Family Income

Mean Assessed Home/Condo Value/sf

Educational Achievement

Income Dist’n vs. Housing Cost Dist’n

Housing Inventory

Cost-burdened Households

I. THEMES

DIVERSE

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WNTOW CORRID NEIGHB EST EN ARKS & FOCUS AREAS

DOWNTOWN 28 CORRIDORS 33 NEIGHBORHOODS 37

WEST END 42 PARKS & OPEN SPACE

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WN DORS BO ND

FOCUS AREAS

A MASTER PLAN CAN BE A TOOL FOR PLANNING THE FUTURE GROWTH OR DECLINE OF A LOCAL COMMUNITY. MOST IMPORTANTLY, A MASTER PLAN CAN BE USED TO ADDRESS THE CONSTANT CHANGE AND EVOLUTION OF A COMMUNITY.

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II. FOCUS AREAS

CORRIDORS

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CORRID CORRIDORS

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PEASE

DOWNTOWN

CORRIDORS

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CORRIDORS

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Industrial

Non-SF Residential

Mixed Use

Commercial

Non-Developable

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Potentially Developable

State. Federal, Institutional, or Nonprofit

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2,500

5,000

0

0.5

1

10,000 feet 2 miles

LAND USE MIX

LAND USE

PARCELS

ACRES

Residential, Single Family

4,130

1,864.1

Residential, Other

1,075

1,173.9

Mixed Use

131

40.9

Commercial

411

1,189.8

Industrial

122

689.6

Municipal

207

1,173.0

Other Public & Nonprofit

177

1,909.9

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CORRIDORS

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CORRID CORRIDOR PRIORITY ACTIONS

PRIORITY # DESCRIPTION

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1.2.2

Promote the development of mixed-income multifamily housing at appropriate locations along major corridors.

1.3.2

Promote redevelopment of existing retail and commercial areas into mixed-use retail/office and research & development/ office/industrial centers through zoning and infrastructure planning.

2.1.4

Work with DOT to implement Bike and Ped plan recommendations on state highways.

2.2.4

Shared parking provisions for mixed-use projects.

2.2.5

Parking standards in site development standards (max site coverage).

2.3.6

Prioritize walking and cycling options for the corridors.

3.2.2

Encourage alternative locations for public arts facilities outside of downtown.

3.3.1

Encourage denser development in transit rich corridors to support future transit ridership and improved service.

4.4.3

Consider public infrastructure standards for downtown and corridors.

II. FOCUS AREAS

CORRIDORS

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CORRIDORS

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ND USE NATURA OUSING FACILITI ECREAT TRANSP IMPLEMENTATION

LAND USE 48 NATURAL RESOURCES

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HOUSING 50 FACILITIES & SERVICES

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RECREATION 53 TRANSPORTATION 54 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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SOCIAL SERVICES 60 CULTURAL & HISTORIC

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E AL G IE TION POR

IMPLEMENTATION

AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IS A MANAGEMENT TOOL DESIGNED TO ILLUSTRATE, IN DETAIL, THE CRITICAL STEPS IN DEVELOPING AND STARTING A PROJECT.

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PRIORITY DESCRIPTION #

RELEVANT TIMEDEPTS. FRAME

2005 CODE

Connected

2.2.8

Consider zoning changes to allow/promote shared parking facilities for uses with complementary demands (e.g., residential and commercial).

LU-1.3

Vibrant

3.2.7

Provide zoning and other incentives in the downtown for developers to provide exhibit, rehearsal and performance spaces.

LU-1.9

Vibrant

3.2.8

Identify locations and conditions under which live/work units can be safely and appropriately allowed.

LU-4.2

Vibrant

3.3.1

Encourage denser development in transit rich corridors to support future transit ridership and improved service.

Vibrant

3.3.3

Review the development standards in Gateway PUD areas.

Vibrant

3.3.5

Encourage the Pease Development Authority to consider regulatory changes to promote higher densities and a greater mix of non-residential uses in the Tradeport.

LU-3.1

Vibrant

3.3.6

Consider fiscal impacts when reviewing proposals for zoning changes or zoning map updates.

LU-6.5

Vibrant

3.3.7

Review zoning along the Route 1 Bypass between the Portsmouth Traffic Circle and Maplewood Avenue to promote redevelopment that will enhance and will be compatible with adjoining residential neighborhoods.

LU-7.3

Vibrant

3.4.4

Promote the development of mixed-income multifamily housing at appropriate locations along major corridors.

LU-1.2

Vibrant

3.4.5

Review existing regulations and development definitions affecting senior accessory apartments.

LU-1.7

Authentic

4.2.2

Promote continuity of waterfront access when reviewing proposals for new development or redevelopment along waterfronts.

LU-6.6

Authentic

4.4.1

Institute overlay district to protect existing neighborhood character.

Authentic

4.4.2

Consider design review as part of the site plan review process

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LAND USE

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NATURAL RESOURCES

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PRIORITY DESCRIPTION #

RELEVANT TIMEDEPTS. FRAME

2005 CODE

Resilient

5.1.1

Require the design of stormwater management systems to maximize habitat value.

NR-3.3

Resilient

5.1.2

Limit impervious surfaces and add green spaces.

NR-3.5

Resilient

5.1.4

Publicize and recognize private and public development projects in the City that incorporate exceptional best management practices for natural resource protection.

NR-5.4

Resilient

5.2.1

Pursue open space acquisitions that create corridors and connections/Optimize public use of natural features while minimizing adverse environment impacts.

Resilient

5.2.2

Establish an acceptable use policy for conservation lands to guide public access and management planning.

NR-1.3

Resilient

5.2.3

Implement the recommendations of the Hodgson Brook Watershed Restoration Plan where appropriate to work towards water quality improvement and habitat protection in the Hodgson Brook Watershed.

NR-1.4

Resilient

5.2.4

Develop an urban forestry management plan for the protection and care of existing trees, native vegetation and woodlands, and for identifying areas for new plantings.

NR-2.1

Resilient

5.2.5

Evaluate and take steps to restore salt marshes where appropriate.

NR-3.6

Resilient

5.2.6

Provide training to all City board members on the City’s environmental regulations, conservation practices and policies.

NR-5.3

Resilient

5.2.7

Publicize public access areas to City open space lands through maps and the City’s web site.

NR-5.5

Resilient

5.2.8

Create an Open Space Plan that prioritizes parcels for acquisition and preservation, assesses the most appropriate uses for City-owned parcels, and explores greenway linkage opportunities between these parcels.

NR-1.1

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