The purpose of these regulations is:
A. 
To assure that these rules and regulations are adopted for the purposes provided in the Massachusetts Subdivision Control Law,[1] including but not limited to protecting the safety, convenience and welfare of the Town of Ayer and its inhabitants, and to avoid detrimental impacts to the quality of air and water, open space and natural resources, and cultural resources.
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Editor's Note: See MGL c. 41, §§ 81K through 81GG.
B. 
To lay out ways in a manner that will ensure that there is adequate, safe and convenient vehicular access to all lots within the subdivision, and, further, to provide for access for all public maintenance and public safety purposes.
C. 
To provide for, as applicable, adequate systems of water distribution; sanitary sewage; stormwater management; electrical, natural gas, telephone and internet utilities; and all other necessary infrastructure serving the subdivision, whether publicly or privately held.
D. 
To assure that the convenience and welfare of the Town will be served by determining that the subdivision shall be consistent with the goals of the most recent update of the Ayer Master Plan, the Ayer Open Space and Recreation Plan, the Ayer Economic Development Plan, Capital Improvements Plan, and other applicable planning documents produced by the Town.