As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PUBLIC WAY
A way which has been accepted by Town Meeting under the provisions
of M.G.L. ch. 82, §§ 17 through 32; or which was created
by a subdivision plan approved by the Planning Board under the provisions
of M.G.L. ch. 41, §§ 81K through 81GG; or which the Town Clerk certifies is maintained and used
as a Public Way.
A street opening permit intended to authorize a street extension,
driveway access, or utility connection shall be granted only provided
that either:
A. The street meets the standards for a maintainable level of adequate
access; or
B. The applicant for such opening provides security assuring that he/she
will improve the street to meet that standard within a period of time
agreed to by the DPW Director and specified in the security agreement.
The DPW Director may waive strict compliance with the minimum
standard for adequate access requirements in the following cases:
A. If that is consistent with a waiver granted by the Planning Board for a plan under §
245-6D, Waivers, of Chapter
245, Subdivision of Land, of the Code of the Town of Bellingham; or
B. For repairs to services or driveways serving existing structures.