Cover
Opening Letter
Part I. Background
Chapter 1. History of Scarborough 1-1
Chapter 2. Community Attitudes 2-1
A. Attitudes Toward Growth 2-1
B. Attitudes Toward Selected Issues 2-1
C. Public Services 2-3
D. Importance of Certain Town Improvements 2-4
E. Implications for Comprehensive Plan 2-4
Chapter 3. Place in the Region 3-1
Part II. Inventories and Analyses
Chapter 4. Population 4-1
A. Year-Round Population and Household Change 4-1
B. Demographic Profile 4-10
C. Seasonal Population 4-14
D. Issues and Implications 4-14
Chapter 5. The Local Economy 5-1
A. Introduction 5-1
B. The Economic Base 5-1
C. Economic Development 5-12
D. Costs and Benefits of Economic Development 5-16
E. Issues and Implications 5-18
Chapter 6. Natural Resources 6-1
A. Geologic History 6-1
B. Topography 6-3
C. Watersheds and Surface Water 6-4
D. Wetlands 6-11
E. Floodplains 6-14
F. Groundwater 6-14
G. Threats to Water Quality 6-16
H. Soils 6-17
I. Unique Natural Areas and Wildlife Habitats 6-20
J. Issues and Implications 6-27
Chapter 7. Marine Resources Inventory 7-1
A. Natural Resources and Shoreside Development 7-1
B. Waterfront Facilities and Water-dependent Uses 7-5
C. Harvestable Resources 7-11
D. Water Recreation and Public Access 7-23
E. Issues and Implications 7-26
Chapter 8. Historic, Recreation, and Cultural Resources 8-1
A. Historic and Archaeological Resources 8-1
B. Recreation Resources 8-7
C. Cultural Resources 8-22
D. Open Space and Scenic Areas 8-24
E. Issues and Implications 8-27
Chapter 9. Pattern of Land Use 9-1
A. Overview 9-1
B. Town Zoning 9-2
C. Patterns of Residential Development 9-7
D. Patterns of Commercial/Industrial Development 9-11
E. Farms and Forests 9-15
F. Resource Extraction 9-18
G. Municipal Facilities 9-18
H. Issues and Implications 9-18
Chapter 10. Public Water and Sewer 10-1
A. Water Supply 10-1
B. Sewerage 10-4
C. Issues and Implications 10-9
Chapter 11. Housing 11-1
A. Overview 11-1
B. The Housing Stock 11-1
C. Housing Tenure and Vacancy 11-1
D. Housing Conditions 11-2
E. Affordability 11-2
F. Required Affordable Housing Goal 11-11
G. Scarborough Housing Alliance 11-11
H. Issues and Implications 11-13
Chapter 12. Transportation 12-1
A. Vehicular Traffic 12-1
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic 12-14
C. Public Transportation 12-18
D. Parking 12-18
E. Issues and Implications 12-20
Chapter 13. Public Facilities 13-1
A. Police Department 13-1
B. Fire Department 13-3
C. Rescue 13-11
D. Public Works Department 13-13
E. Municipal Building 13-16
F. School Department 13-17
G. Issues and Implications 13-31
Chapter 14. Fiscal Resources 14-1
A. Assessed Value 14-1
B. Operating Expenditures and Revenues 14-1
C. Borrowing Capacity 14-3
D. Funding Capital Costs through User and Impact Fees and Tax
Increment Financing 14-11
E. Issues and Implications 14-12
Part III. Policies
Chapter 15. Policies 15-1
A. Population 15-1
B. The Local Economy 15-2
C. Natural Resources 15-5
D. Marine Resources 15-9
E. Historic, Recreational, and Cultural Resources 15-12
F. Patterns of Land Use 15-15
G. Public Water and Sewerage 15-23
H. Housing 15-26
I. Transportation 15-28
J. Public Facilities 15-31
Chapter 16. Future Land Use Plan 16-1
A. Overview 16-1
B. Growth Areas 16-2
C. Limited Growth Areas 16-6
D. No Growth Area 16-7
E. Route 1 Corridor 16-8
Part IV. Implementation
Chapter 17. Implementation: Responsibilities and Timetable 17-1
A. Short-Term Implementation 17-2
B. Middle-Term Implementation 17-6
C. Long-Term Implementation 17-9
Chapter 18. Capital Investment Strategy 18-1
A. Introduction 18-1
B. Capital Investments 18-2
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 2-1 Past Rate of Growth
Fig. 2-2 Views on Land Use Regulation
Fig. 2-3 Composite Scores
Fig. 5-1 Exit 6 Study Area
Fig. 6-1 Watersheds
Fig. 6-1 Watersheds (Eastern Half)
Fig. 6-1 Watersheds (Western Half)
Fig. 6-2 Water Resources
Fig. 6-2 Water Resources (Eastern Half)
Fig. 6-2 Water Resources (Western Half)
Fig. 6-3 Soils
Fig. 6-3 Soils (Eastern Half)
Fig. 6-3 Soils (Western Half)
Fig. 6-4 Special Natural Areas
Fig. 6-4 Special Natural Areas (Eastern Half)
Fig. 6-4 Special Natural Areas (Western Half)
Fig. 7-1 Harbor Channel and Anchorage
Fig. 7-1 Harbor Channel and Anchorage (Eastern Half)
Fig. 7-1 Harbor Channel and Anchorage (Western Half)
Fig. 7-2 Water-dependent Uses and Facilities
Fig. 7-3 State Classification of Clam Flats in Scarborough Harbor
Fig. 7-4 Depuration Clam Flats
Fig. 7-5 Traditional Clam Digging Areas
Fig. 7-6 Public and Private Access
Fig. 7-6 Public and Private Access (Eastern Half)
Fig. 7-6 Public and Private Access (Western Half)
Fig. 8-1 Prehistoric Archaeological Sites
Fig. 8-1 Prehistoric Archaeological Sites (Eastern Half)
Fig. 8-1 Prehistoric Archaeological Sites (Western Half)
Fig. 8-2 Proposed Historic District
Fig. 8-3 Protected Open Space, Public Lands, and Scenic Views
Fig. 8-3 Protected Open Space, Public Lands, and Scenic Views (Eastern Half)
Fig. 8-3 Protected Open Space, Public Lands, and Scenic Views (Western Half)
Fig. 9-1 Zoning Map
Fig. 9-1 Zoning Map (Eastern Half)
Fig. 9-1 Zoning Map (Western Half)
Fig. 9-2 New Dwellings by Area
Fig. 9-2 New Dwellings by Area (Eastern Half)
Fig. 9-2 New Dwellings by Area (Western Half)
Fig. 9-3 Existing Land Use
Fig. 9-3 Existing Land Use (Eastern Half)
Fig. 9-3 Existing Land Use (Western Half)
Fig. 9-4 Prime Farmland Soils, Active Farmland, and Tree Growth Tax Parcels
Fig. 9-4 Prime Farmland Soils, Active Farmland, and Tree Growth Tax Parcels (Eastern Half)
Fig. 9-4 Prime Farmland Soils, Active Farmland, and Tree Growth Tax Parcels (Western Half)
Fig. 10-1 Public Water Service Area
Fig. 10-1 Public Water Service Area (Eastern Half)
Fig. 10-1 Public Water Service Area (Western Half)
Fig. 10-2 Sewer Service Area
Fig. 10-2 Sewer Service Area (Eastern Half)
Fig. 10-2 Sewer Service Area (Western Half)
Fig. 12-1 Summary of Average Daily Traffic
Fig. 12-2 Summary of Existing Conditions Deficiency Analysis
Fig. 12-3 1985 Deficiency Locations
Fig. 12-4 Summary of Projected 2000 Average Daily Traffic
Fig. 12-5 Summary of Year 2000 Mobility Deficiency Analysis
Fig. 12-6 Area Covered by Road Impact Fee
Fig. 12-7 Bikeway Plan
Fig. 12-8 Biddeford/Saco/Old Orchard Beach Commuter Shuttle Bus
Fig. 13-1 Fire Protection Facilities and Emergency Response Distances
Fig. 13-1 Fire Protection Facilities and Emergency Response Distances (Eastern Half)
Fig. 13-1 Fire Protection Facilities and Emergency Response Distances (Western Half)
Fig. 16-1 Future Land Use Plan
Fig. 16-1 Future Land Use Plan (Eastern Half)
Fig. 16-1 Future Land Use Plan (Western Half)
LIST OF TABLES
Table 4-1 Population Change 1890-1990, Scarborough vs. Cumberland County
Table 4-2 Household Change 1970-1990
Table 4-3 Projected Population and Household Change to 2003
Table 4-4 Population Change by Area of Town, 1970-1990
Table 4-5 Components of Population Change, 1970-1990
Table 4-6 Age Distribution
Table 4-7 Households by Income, 1989
Table 4-8 Household Income by Age of Householder, Est. 1991
Table 5-1 Nonfarm Wage and Salary Employment, Portland MSA, 1984 vs. 1990
Table 5-2 Major Employers, Portland MSA
Table 5-3 Civilian Labor Force, 1980; 1991
Table 5-4 Principal Commuter Patterns
Table 5-5 Taxable Consumer Retail Sales
Table 7-1 Marine Fishing Licenses
Table 7-2 Shellfish Dealer Licenses
Table 7-3 Value of Lobster Landings
Table 7-4 Number of Clam Diggers, Harvest, and Value
Table 7-5 Sea Clam Processing Spring 1991
Table 8-1 Community Services Recreation Programs
Table 9-1 Summary of Residential Uses and Densities
Table 9-2 Comparison of Village, Suburban, Rural Characteristics
Table 11-1 Housing Stock, 1980-89
Table 11-2 Housing Tenure and Vacancies, 1980-90, Year-Round Units
Table 11-3 Housing Problems in 1980
Table 11-4 Estimated Distribution of Households by Income and Age of Household
Table 11-5 Affordability Among Very Low, Low, and Moderate Income Households
Table 11-6 Housing Prices
Table 13-1 Number of Fire Calls
Table 13-2 Number of Rescue Calls
Table 13-3 Scarborough School Buildings
Table 13-4 School Enrollment Projections
Table 14-1 Assessed Value and Tax Rate
Table 14-2 General Government Expenditures by Function, 1982-1992
Table 14-3 General Government Revenues by Source, 1982-1992
Table 14-4 General Governmental Tax Revenues by Source, 1982-1992
Table 14-5 Tax Rate and Taxes on $100,000 Home, 1982-1992
Table 14-6 Taxes Paid by Function, by Home Valued at $100,000, 1992
Table 15-1 Examples of Design Standards to Create Walkable Centers
Date Created: October 20, 1996
Joe Ziepniewski, Scarborough Planning Department, Scarborough, Maine