[Amended 11-20-2019 STM, Art. 13]
The purpose of this bylaw is to ensure sidewalk
construction in the town of Ashland as an integral component of new
construction as well as of major renovation construction. The bylaw
will also be applicable to renovation of existing structures excluding
private single family homes. Major renovation is defined as that estimated
to cost more than $100,000 or more than 10,000 square feet.
This bylaw applies to all new construction and
aforementioned renovations in Ashland, in commercial, industrial and
multi-family residential zones; including all projects requiring site
plan review. This bylaw does not affect the requirements for sidewalks
within subdivisions as already required by the Subdivision Rules and
Regulations or within single-family residential zones. In the application
of this bylaw the Planning Board will take into consideration the
sidewalk plan as approved by the Select Board.
Design requirements. Sidewalk design requirements
will be set by the Planning Board in conjunction with the Director
of the Department of Public Works. Special consideration will be given
to design requirements for scenic roads. Design standards will determine
the design specifications, including the width, type of material,
type of curbing, general layout and other necessary details, and consideration
of compatibility with any adjacent sidewalk.
Sidewalk construction or a contribution to the
sidewalk fund must be completed prior to the issuance of an occupancy
permit.