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19-370 Reserve parking area

Summary Up to 15% of total required parking spaces may be held in reserve within landscaped area until needed. A parking management plan is required. Excerpt Sec. 19-370. Reserve parking area for business/technology development. (a) For a business/technology development as defined in section 19-1, up to 15 percent of the total parking spaces required under […]

7.7 Supplementary drainage requirements

Summary Increase in impervious cover of 10% or more triggers requirement to manage stormwater and control erosion.Prohibits increase in off-site runoff volume and erosion from land alteration on individual lots. Stormwater must be managed to prevent flooding or impaired use of adjoining properties.

455.c11 Impermeable surface coverage

Summary Sets maximum impervious cover as 20% of the site area, or 10% less than the maximum allowed for sites within 200 feet of wetland buffers, in addition to the maximum lot building coverage. Defines impermeable surfaces to include pools and stormwater management facilities. Allows use of permeable pavement for parking. Excerpt (11) Impermeable surface […]

19-145 Maximum percent of coverage

Summary Sets maximum impervious cover as 20% of the site area, to be added to the maximum lot building coverage. Excerpt (Note: following is excerpted from table of area requirements)Maximum Percent of Coverage * Percent+ *Including accessory building + In addition to lot building coverage, every parcel shall also be subject to a maximum percentage […]

OWTS Maintenance

Summary Adopted in 1992, this ordinance requires OWTS owners to have their system pumped at least once every 4 years. In 2007 it was amended to require alternative system owners to submit maintenance contracts and reports to the Town. Excerpt (e) The owner of an onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) shall have such system pumped […]

3.3c Project review, hearing and inspection

Summary Sets project review fees to cover the cost of outside consultants to assist in application review, impact assessment, monitoring, inspection and other technical assistance as needed.Includes guidelines for hiring consultants and detailed procedures for managing fees. Excerpt (C) Project review, hearing and inspection fees.1. Applicability. In addition to the administrative fees cited in section […]

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