§ 58-131. Checklists for preparation and review of development proposals

(a) Checklists that must be completed and submitted by developers before a formal review and approval process of construction activity may begin are on file in the town clerk's office. The following checklists are provided to indicate to developers the areas for consideration prior to submitting an application for a construction permit:

(1) Land use: type, density and intensity. Considerations concerning the type, density and intensity of land use are as follows:

____________  In what land use district is the development site located?

____________  What uses are allowed in the district?

____________  In residential districts, what is the maximum allowable density?

____________  In commercial districts, what is the allowable intensity (floor area ratio) of the development?

(2) Restricted zones. Certain sites designated for development may pose additional restrictions either under existing conditions or in future land use. Policies for such sites are found in the comprehensive plan. Support documents identify locations and special provisions.

____________  Is the site a historic landmark or within a designated historic district?

____________  Does the proposed development involve the construction in a conservation area, floodplain, or wetlands?

____________  Is the site within the cone of influence of deep wells (200 feet)?

____________  Is the site located on waterfront property?

(3) Consistency and concurrency management. This checklist is to help ensure that proposed development is consistent with the town comprehensive plan and meets concurrency requirements.

____________  Is the development consistent with the comprehensive plan?

____________  Is the general concurrency requirement met with regard to the following considerations?

____________  Will the proposed development use potable water?

____________  Will development create wastewater?

____________  Will development increase traffic on surrounding streets?

____________  Will development change the amount, nature, and patterns of stormwater runoff?

____________  Will development create solid waste?

(4) Resource protection standards. Certain flora and fauna and environmentally sensitive areas may be affected by development. The following checklist should be considered prior to initiating development actions:

____________  Does the site contain protected trees?

____________  Does the site contain wetlands, or other environmentally sensitive lands described in the comprehensive plan?

____________  Is the site near a wellfield or wellhead?

____________  Does the site contain habitat of threatened or endangered species?

____________  Does the site contain land in the 100-year floodplain?

(5) Development design and improvement standards. Standards for controlling the development are intended to provide maximum public benefits. This checklist should be reviewed to determine the following requirements: impervious surface ratio, access, building setback, parking, sidewalk and biking, and landscaping.

____________  Will the development involve land subdivision?

____________  Will the development contain buildings or other impervious surfaces?

____________  Other design and improvement considerations include:

____________  Will the development involve the installation of utilities?

____________  Will the development affect the quality or quantity of stormwater runoff?

____________  Does the site require that a buffer be installed?

____________  Does the development require unique conformance design standards such as for recreational vehicle parks, junkyards, fuel farms?

(6) Accessory structures and uses. Considerations for accessory structures and uses shall be as follows:

____________  Is a satellite dish antenna to be installed?

____________  Is a storage building, utility building or greenhouse to be installed?

____________  Is a swimming pool, hot tub or similar structure to be installed?

____________  Is a fence to be installed?

____________  Is an accessory apartment to be created?

____________  Is a home occupation to be started?

____________  Is an employee dining room, fitness center or other amenity part of industrial/commercial or does a residential development include a recreation/meeting center?

(7) Signs. Sign considerations shall include:

____________  Are planned signs exempt from town regulation?

____________  Are planned signs prohibited?

(8) Noxious performance standards. Noxious performance considerations shall include:

____________  Will the development create exceptional noise?

____________  Will exceptional vibration be created?

____________  Will air pollution be created?

____________  Will odor be created?

____________  Will risk of fire or explosion be created?

____________  Will there be a risk of electromagnetic interference?

(9) Hardship relief (variance, special exceptions). The following considerations should be made regarding hardship relief, i.e., variances and special exceptions:

____________  Is the development in an existing location that does not conform to land use regulations?

____________  Is relief sought from the strict application of a development design standard?

____________  Is relief sought from the resource protection standards?

(b) If a decision is made by a developer to proceed with development after the required checklist forms are completed, procedures for development review established by the town must be followed. Persons, departments, boards and agencies involved in that review are as follows:

(1) The administrative official and/or town clerk serve as the developer's initial point of contact with the town.

(2) The technical review committee, composed of the mayor, streets and roads commissioner, special services commissioner, town clerk and administrative official, is headed by either the mayor, streets and roads commissioner, or administrative official.

(3) The planning agency hears and makes recommendations to the town commission regarding land use and requests for variances and special exceptions.

(4) The local planning agency, comprised of the membership of the planning agency, is the agency responsible for the development, implementation, and interpretation of the comprehensive plan. Its recommendations to the town commission are advisory.

(5) The town commission is the final authority on all decisions affecting land use in the town.

(Ord. No. 91-03, § 1.02(5.03.02), 1-29-91)

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Technical review committee, Policy 14.A.3.6.