In the interpretation of these Regulations, the definitions
in MGL c. 41, § 81L, the Subdivision Control Law, and in
Section 135-10.0, Definitions, of the Lexington Zoning Bylaw, are
incorporated by reference and apply as if set forth here in full.
In addition to those terms, the terms set forth below mean the following.
BOARD
The Planning Board of the Town of Lexington.
DEAD-END STREET, ROAD, OR WAY
Either (a) a street providing only one vehicular access route
to the general street network of the Town or (b) a system of two or
more intersecting streets whose overall layout provides only one vehicular
access route to the general street network of the Town. Multiple vehicular
access points less than 125 feet apart are considered a single access
point.
ENGINEER
A professional engineer registered to practice in Massachusetts.
LAND SURVEYOR
A land surveyor registered to practice in Massachusetts.
OWNER
An owner of record as shown by the records in the Middlesex
County Registry of Deeds or Land Court Registry of any interest in
land which is affected by an application.
PARCEL
An area of land in one ownership, with definite boundaries,
other than a lot.
PLAN, DEFINITIVE
A subdivision plan meeting the requirements of Section 175-6.0
of these Regulations, and of the Subdivision Control Law for definitive
plans. A definitive plan includes supporting materials, which are
filed with the Board but not recorded.
PLAN, PRELIMINARY
A subdivision plan submitted in accordance with Section 175-5.0
of these Regulations and with MGL c. 41, § 81S.
PLANNING DIRECTOR
The person appointed under the Lexington Selectmen/Town Manager
Act to be the Planning Director for the Town, or when authorized,
the Director's designee.
PROFILE
A vertical section of streets, storm drainage, and sanitary
sewer facilities.
REGISTRY OF DEEDS
The Registry of Deeds in Middlesex County, including when
appropriate, the recorder of the Land Court.
SIGHT DISTANCE
A length of road surface that a particular driver can see
with an acceptable level of clarity, computed according to the most
recent edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials' (AASHTO) "A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and
Streets."
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
The latest revision of Town of Lexington, Massachusetts,
Department of Public Works' Division 2 Standard Specifications.
SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW
Sections 81K to 81GG, inclusive, of MGL c. 41 and any amendment,
addition, or substitution of them.
UTILITIES
Services, including sanitary sewers, stormwater drainage
systems, water supply piping, fire alarm conduits, electric and telephone
wiring, cable television service, natural gas service, and their appurtenances.
WETLANDS
All resource areas protected under MGL c. 131, § 40,
as may be amended. Buffer areas are excluded from this definition.