Town of Islesboro, ME Criteria of Approval

In approving subdivisions and developments requiring approval under this chapter, the Board shall consider the following criteria and standards. Before granting approval, the Board shall make written findings of fact that the provisions of this chapter have been met. In all instances the burden of proof of compliance with these criteria and standards shall be upon the person proposing the subdivision or development. The developer shall demonstrate that the development or subdivision:

Will not result in undue water or air pollution. In making this determination, the Board shall, at least, consider:

(1)

The elevation of the land above sea level and its relation to the floodplains;

(2)

The nature of soils and subsoils and their ability to adequately support waste disposal;

(3)

The slope of the land and its effect on effluents;

Has sufficient quantity and quality of water available for the reasonably foreseeable needs of the proposed subdivision or development;

Will not cause an unreasonable burden on an existing water supply, if one is to be utilized;

Will not cause unreasonable soil erosion or reduction in the capacity of the land to hold water so that a dangerous or unhealthy condition may result;

Will not cause unreasonable public or private road congestion or unsafe conditions with respect to use of the public or private roads, existing or proposed, including parking at Grindle Point.

Will provide for adequate solid and sewage waste disposal.

Will not cause an unreasonable burden on the ability of the Town to dispose of solid waste and sewage if municipal services are to be utilized;

Will not have an undue adverse effect on the scenic or natural beauty of the area, esthetics, historic sites, rare and irreplaceable natural areas or any public rights for physical or visual access to the shoreline;

Is in conformance with this chapter, other applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws and regulations, the Town's Comprehensive Plan, Development Plan or Master Land Use Plan, if any;

Will not create an adverse fiscal impact upon the municipality's ability to provide or improve necessary public facilities and services including transportation and parking;

Will not, alone or in conjunction with existing activities, adversely affect the quality or quantity of groundwater;

Will not unreasonably interfere with access to direct sunlight for solar energy;

Will not adversely affect the quality of the body of water or unreasonably affect the shoreline of that body of water whenever situated, in whole or in part, within 250 feet of any pond, lake, stream or tidal waters.