Designated DCPCs

As of May 22, 2008

Black Beach/Great Sippewissett Marsh DCPC (Falmouth) -- designated in January 1996 to prevent flood damage and protect the habitat of 340 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh in West Falmouth. For information, contact Natural Resources/Open Space Specialist Heather McElroy.
Bournedale DCPC (Bourne) -- designated in December 1998 to protect drinking water, assure safe transportation, and preserve the historic and natural resources of nearly 2,000 acres in northeastern Bourne. For information, contact Planner Sarah Korjeff.
Three Ponds DCPC (Sandwich) -- designated in February 2000 to protect water quality, preserve open space, and maintain the character of nearly 700 acres of land and more than 300 acres of water in southeastern Sandwich. For information, contact Natural Resources/Open Space Specialist Heather McElroy.
Six Ponds DCPC (Harwich) -- designated in May 2000 to protect the water and natural resources and to manage growth over more than 1,200 acres of land and 110 acres of water in northeastern Harwich. For information, contact Planner Martha Hevenor.
Barnstable DCPC -- designated in September 2001 to manage residential growth and encourage affordable housing over nearly 60 square miles (see the May 2004 decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court supporting the Barnstable DCPC). For information, contact Senior Planner Sharon Rooney.
Quivet Neck/Crowe's Pasture DCPC (Dennis) -- designated in March 2002 to protect natural, historic, water, and coastal resources and to manage residential growth on nearly 250 acres in East Dennis. For information, contact Deputy Director John Lipman.
Pond Village DCPC (Barnstable) -- designated in January 2006 to protect the water quality of a freshwater pond and a portion of Barnstable Harbor and the historic and scenic character of a 115-acre area north of Route 6A near Barnstable village. The Barnstable Town Council voted to approve a zoning change for the district rather than adopt special implementing regulations. For information, contact Planner Phil Dascombe.
Craigville Beach/Centerville Village Center DCPC -- On February 12, 2008, the Cape Cod Commission received a nomination from the Barnstable Town Manager to create a DCPC for the Craigville Beach area and the Centerville Village Center area. The areas are contiguous, encompassing about 380 acres of land and 66 acres of open water, but separate issues are to be addressed for each area. On February 21, the Commission voted to accept the nomination for consideration. On May 21, the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates approved the designation of the DCPC.
The Craigville Beach area of the DCPC includes a barrier beach along Nantucket Sound, an estuary system behind it, and freshwater ponds. It encompasses many summer homes and cottages and a former "Christian Camp Meeting" area, which is recognized within a National Register Historic District. The town nominated the area for five DCPC purposes: a natural and ecological resource district; a cultural, historic, and architectural resource district; a hazard district; a wastewater management district; and a waterfront management district.
The Centerville Village Center area of the DCPC includes an existing business zoning district and residential parcels including the Main Street National Register Historic District. The town nominated the area for two DCPC purposes: an economic resource district and a cultural, historic, and architectural resource district.
For details about the proposed Craigville Beach/Centerville Village Center DCPC, see the town's web site: http://town.barnstable.ma.us/GrowthManagement/ComprehensivePlanning/DCPC2/default.asp or contact the Town of Barnstable's Growth Management Department, 508-862-4678. For information about the regional DCPC process for the proposed DCPC, contact Chief Planner Sharon Rooney.

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