[Amended 2-24-2021]
These rules are authorized by MGL c. 40B, § 21, MGL
c. 44, § 53G, and 760 CMR 56.
It is the intent of the Board to have a complete application
and full documentation provided with the application. In addition,
the Board may require additional information during the review process,
as it deems appropriate.
The applicant shall be required to submit the following information:
A. A detailed list of all requested exemptions to local requirements
and regulations, including local bylaws and regulations.
B. Preliminary site development plans showing the locations and outlines of proposed buildings; the proposed locations, general dimensions and materials for streets, drives, parking areas, walks and paved areas; and proposed landscaping improvements and open areas within the site. All structures of five or more units must have site development plans signed and stamped by a registered architect. Structures of fewer than five units may submit a sketch of the matters referenced herein and in Subsection
C below, which need not have an architect's signature and stamp; subject, however, to the Board's right to require architectural plans, at any time prior to or during the hearing, if deemed necessary by the Board.
C. A report, together with a plan(s), if applicable, regarding existing
site conditions and a summary of conditions in the surrounding areas,
showing the location and nature of existing buildings, existing street
elevations, traffic patterns and character of open areas, if any,
in the neighborhood. The zoning district or districts, if more than
one district is involved, shall also be shown on the plan. (If the
abutting land is in another district or Town, this shall also be shown.)
D. Preliminary architectural scaled drawings for building plans, including
typical floor plans, typical elevations and sections, and identifying
construction type and exterior finish, signed and stamped by the architect.
E. A tabulation of proposed buildings by type, size (number of bedrooms,
floor area), and ground coverage, and summary showing the percentage
of the tract to be occupied by buildings, by parking and other paved
vehicular areas, and by open areas.
F. Where a subdivision of land is involved, a preliminary or a definitive
subdivision plan. If a preliminary plan is submitted, the Board shall
have the right to require the applicant to submit any and all information
typically required on a definitive plan, if deemed necessary by the
Board.
G. A utilities plan showing the proposed location and types of sewage,
water and drainage facilities, including hydrants.
H. Documents specified in 760 CMR 56 to show the status of the applicant
and the acceptability of the site.
[Amended 2-24-2021]
I. Appropriate documentation evidencing the applicant's control of the
site.
J. Certified plan of land prepared by a registered land surveyor or
a registered professional engineer.
K. A copy of the deed to the applicant's property, showing the Registry
of Deeds book and page number(s). If the property is under a purchase
and sales agreement, a copy of said agreement shall also be provided.
L. An abutters list certified by the Town Assessors' office listing
all abutters as defined in MGL c. 40A, § 11.
The application shall be accompanied by a filing fee, based
on a flat fee and the number of housing units proposed: $500 base
fee, plus $50 per unit for developments with more than 10 units.