Supporters of proposed design standards and regulations intended to help preserve Old Town’s character dominated an Aug. 11 public hearing on a draft zoning code overlay for the neighborhood.

Eight residents spoke in favor of the draft overlay, and only two others expressed any concerns with the proposal.

Public comments on the matter will be accepted by the city until 5 p.m. Aug. 29. The council, which opted to postpone their discussion until after the Labor Day holiday, will decide Sept. 15 whether it will move forward with the city’s zoning and development regulations update.