ARTICLE 13. NON-RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL
No structure for non-residential or multi-family residential use shall be erected, intensified in use, or externally enlarged, and no area for parking, loading, or vehicular service, including driveways giving access thereto, shall be established or changed except in conformity with a site plan or site plan amendment approved by the Planning Board. Said site plan shall meet standards set forth by the Planning Board and be drawn to scale showing approximate locations of all existing and proposed buildings, structures, parking areas, loading areas, driveway openings, driveways, service areas, other open uses, all facilities for sewage, refuse, and other waste disposal, and for surface water drainage, and fire protection water supply and all landscape features (such as walks, planting areas, trees, fences, and signs)
planned on the lot.
13.1 Application – For approval of a site plan submit the plan with four (4) copies to the Planning Board. The Planning Board shall take action within ninety (90) days of the date of receipt of the plan. The Planning Board may provide application forms, checklists, site plan standards, and other documents to fulfill these obligations.
13.2 Project Classification – The Planning Board my develop separate submission criteria and review processes for small- and large-scale projects that will have significant impact upon either the built or natural environment to determine the extent of this impact and the alternatives available to mitigate the harmful effects. In developing these criteria and processes, the Planning Board shall clearly define the criteria for classifying projects.
13.3 Evaluation Criteria – In considering a site plan under this section, the Planning Board shall assure it is a reasonable use of the site for the purposes permitted or permissible by the regulations of the district in which located:
13.3.1 Uses – Protection of adjoining premises against uncommon detrimental or offensive uses on the site, including unsightly or obnoxious appearance or smoke.
13.3.2 Traffic and Pedestrians – Convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement within the site, and in relation to adjacent streets, property, or improvements.
13.3.3 Utilities – Adequacy of the methods of disposal for sewage, refuse, and other wastes resulting from the uses permitted or permissible on the site, and the methods of drainage for surface water.
13.3.4 Parking and Loading – Adequacy of space for the off-street parking, loading, and unloading of vehicles.
13.3.5 Environment – Effects on or from the natural environment.
13.3.6 Facilities – Projected demands to be placed on the town facilities and services.
13.3.7 Fire Protection Water Supply – Adequacy of water supply according to requirements as set forth by the Fire Department.
13.4 Planning Board Authority – The Planning Board shall have the power to modify or amend its approval of a site plan on application of the owner, lessee, or mortgagee of the premises. All of the provisions of this section applicable to approval where appropriate shall be applicable to such modification or amendment.
13.5 Plan Disposition – Upon final approval, the Planning Board shall issue a certificate of approval. One (1) copy of this certificate shall be given to the applicant, one (1) copy shall be placed within the Planning Board files and, if needed by the building official, one (1) copy with one (1) copy of the approved site plan shall be forwarded to the building official. No building permits shall be issued on any plan acted upon by the Planning Board until such time as the building official or his authorized agent has received the certificate of approval.
13.6 Bonding – Before authorization for the forwarding of a certificate of approval to the building official by the Planning Board under this section, the applicant may be required to post a bond, savings account passbook, or other assurance acceptable to the Planning Board in an amount sufficient to guarantee conformity with the site plan.
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