Any person, before starting development of any new land use activity
at any location within the town where this chapter requires approval of site
plans, shall submit a site plan, together with any supporting data for review
and approval, in accordance with the standards and procedures set forth in
this chapter. No permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the
Land Use Inspector, except upon authorization by and in conformity with an
approved site plan.
A.
All new land use activities within the town shall require
site plan review and approval before being undertaken, except the following:
(1)
Landscaping or grading which is not intended to be used
in connection with a land use reviewable under the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
Ordinary repair or maintenance of existing structures
or uses.
(3)
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures
which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more
than twenty-five percent (25%) or having a cost value of less than twenty-five
thousand dollars ($25,000.).
(4)
Interior alterations having a cost value of less than
twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.).
(5)
Nonstructural agricultural or gardening uses.
(6)
Agricultural structures.
(7)
Signs under ten (10) square feet.
B.
Any person uncertain of the applicability of this chapter
to a given land activity may apply, in writing, to the Planning Board for
a written jurisdictional determination.
This chapter does not apply to uses and structures which are lawfully
in existence as of the date this chapter becomes effective. Any use which
would otherwise be subject to this chapter that has been discontinued for
a period of one (1) year or more shall be subject to review pursuant to the
terms of this chapter before such use is resumed. Any use or structure shall
be considered to be in existence, provided that the same has been commenced
as of the effective date of this chapter and fully constructed and completed
within one (1) year from the effective date of this chapter.
