These rules and regulations are enacted by the Great Barrington Planning
Board under authority granted by MGL c. 41, § 81Q for the
purpose set forth in MGL c. 41, § 81M. The powers of the
Planning Board under the Subdivision Control Law (MGL c. 41 §§ 81K
to 81GG) shall be exercised with due regard for achieving the objectives,
among others, shown below.
These Subdivision Rules and Regulations have been enacted for the
purpose of protecting the safety, convenience and welfare of the inhabitants
of the Town by regulating the laying out and construction of public
and private ways, providing proper access to lots within subdivisions,
ensuring sanitary conditions in subdivisions and, in proper cases,
parks and open areas. The powers of the Board under these Subdivision
Rules and Regulations shall be exercised to:
Secure adequate provision for water distribution, underground utility
service, sewerage, drainage, protection of natural water sources,
erosion control, floodplains, and wetlands;