Protecting Important Resources
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Status: A- Not Yet Implemented
B- In Progress
C- Completed
J.1. Preserve Scenic Resources
J.1. Preserve Scenic Resources
Policy
1
Continue efforts to preserve scenic views and vistas.
Town
CC
2
Encourage maintenance of the scenic view or vista when threatened by a develop-ment.
PZC
CC | LU
Action Item
3
Update the Scenic Resources Plan for views, vistas, roads and other scenic re-sources.
CC
LU
Not accomplished yet
4
Consider adopting a scenic road ordinance.
BOS
CC | Staff
B
J.2. Preserve Undeveloped Land
J.2. Preserve Undeveloped Land
Policy
1
Continue to use the PA 490 program to help preserve undeveloped land longer.
Town
CC
Action Item
Many properties in town participate in this program.
2
Consider adopting a PA-490 assessment program for forest parcels less than 25 acres in size or for other undeveloped lands.
BOS
Staff | CC
B
J.3. Protect Portland's Trees
J.3. Protect Portland's Trees
Policy
1
Continue to protect and preserve trees in Portland. Establish a tree replacement protocol to address felled trees.
Town
Staff | CC
2
Protect the "notable trees" in Portland.
PZC
LU | CC
Action Item
In October 2021, The Jonah Center of Middletown planted 18 trees in Portland as part of its Replace Our Trees program, courtesy of funds donated in 2020. Sites were chosen that provide the highest public benefit by Jonah Center Executive Director John Hall.
The Town of Portland works to protect native plant and tree species in Town. Work continues to identify areas wh.ere lawns are not used for walking, playing, sitting or other human recreation, and replace those lawns where ever possible with native trees, shrubs, or perennials offering resources for pollinators.
More work is required in this area.
Some new trees are planned for the Spring 2021- paid for by a Sustainable-CT crowd-funding grant.
3
Explore and implement appropriate tree protection strategies.
Town
Staff | CC | PW
B
J.4. Enhance The Design Review Process
J.4. Enhance The Design Review Process
Policy
1
Maintain a design review process.
PZC
LU
Action Item
2
Establish a Design Review Committee to help guide applicants and implement the design guidelines.
PZC
LU | Town
3
Extend design review to new commercial, industrial, multi-family, and institutional development in areas outside the "village district."
PZC
DRB
4
Adjust the design guidelines to guide projects outside of the village district area.
DRB
PZC
J.5. Preserve Other Character Elements
J.5. Preserve Other Character Elements
Policy
1
Promote local programs and events to raise Portland's visibility as a special place and add to community spirit and character.
Town
CVC | EDC
2
Maintain a community calendar on the Town's internet web site to inform people of upcoming events.
Town
EDC
3
Encourage and support local organizations that help build community spirit.
Town
EDC
4
Seek to preserve historic stone walls.
Town
EDC
5
Continue to manage illumination and protect night skies from light pollution.
PZC
LU
6
Review sand and gravel excavation regulations.
PZC
LU
Action Item
7
Review sand and gravel excavation regulations.
PZC
LU