The purpose of site plan review is to ensure that new development
is designed in a manner that protects the health, safety, convenience
and general welfare of residents of the Town by ensuring that the
proposed development of specific sites complies with all applicable
bylaws and regulations, fulfills any applicable site design guidance
provided by the South Hadley Master Plan and applicable design guidelines
adopted by the Planning Board, preserves or enhances the unique character
and visual qualities of the Town, including, where appropriate, historic
character, rural character, natural areas, environmental and natural
resources, and scenic vistas, and promotes sustainable design and
development that supports long-term economic vitality and ecological
integrity.
Each application for site plan review shall be submitted to
the Planning Board on the appropriate form. The Planning Board shall
adopt rules and regulations setting forth the application requirements.
As part of the Planning Board's fee schedule, the Board shall require
an application fee with each submission sufficient to cover any expenses
connected with the public hearing and review of plans. A special municipal
account under MGL c. 44, § 53G may be required as determined
by the Planning Board.
If an aggrieved person wishes to appeal the decision of the
Planning Board, the procedures in MGL c. 40A, § 17 shall
apply.