OGUNQUIT (AP) – Voters in this seaside town on Tuesday became the latest community to ban so-called formula restaurants.

Supporters of the chain restaurant ban put the measure on the ballot because they didn’t want their town to turn into just another congested strip of Dunkin’ Donuts, Subways, Applebee’s and Burger Kings.

The measure, which was approved 506-207, prohibits formula restaurants, defined as establishments with the same name, employee uniforms, color schemes, architectural design, signage, or similar standardized features as another restaurant regardless of location or ownership.

From Maine to California, more than a dozen municipalities now have laws that ban or restrict chain restaurants, motels, retailers and other establishments. In New England, Bristol, R.I., last year adopted an ordinance restricting formula businesses in the town’s historic downtown. York, which is next to Ogunquit, last year banned formula restaurants.

Opponents said Ogunquit’s existing ban on drive-throughs and its design review process are enough to help the town maintain its character.