As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DRIVEWAY
Privately owned access to and from a way.
PUBLIC WAY
A way laid out by a public agency or dedicated to public
use or laid out for public use or used and maintained as a "public
way."
WAY
Any public way which is not subject to MGL C. 81, § 21
(state curb cut permit).
The purpose of this article is to:
A. Provide maximum protection to the public through the
orderly control of traffic moving onto and from a way.
B. Provide a uniform practice in the design and construction
of entrances and exits.
C. Provide necessary drainage.
No permit shall be required for:
A. Driveways already in existence, except for significant
alterations.
B. Driveways reviewed by Town Boards under other existing
bylaws, such as scenic roads bylaws, subdivision approval and site
plan review.