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.
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.