Any person, before submitting his definitive plan for approval, may submit to the Planning Board and to the Board of Health a preliminary plan as hereinafter defined. Preliminary subdivision plan submittal shall be made at a scheduled meeting of the Board. No submittal by mail or another department will be accepted.
In such case, the applicant shall also give written notice to the Town Clerk as provided in MGL c. 41, § 81S, by delivery, in which case the Town Clerk will upon request give a written receipt, or by certified mail. Form D may be used for the purpose of notice.
A. 
A preliminary plan shall not be deemed to have been submitted to the Planning Board unless:
(1) 
It has the following attached to it as described in § 365-22:
(a) 
Assessor's Map (§ 365-22B).
(b) 
USGS Map (§ 365-22D).
(c) 
Deed (§ 365-22E).
(d) 
Georgetown map (§ 365-22F).
(2) 
It contains the following as described in Article V:
(a) 
Site survey map (§ 365-39B) which shall be entitled a "preliminary plan."
(b) 
Watershed outline and drainage plan, as described in § 365-39C(1).
(c) 
Wetlands protection statement (§ 365-39D).
(d) 
Floodplain statement (§ 365-39E).
(3) 
In the alternative it contains the contents required by MGL c. 41, § 81L, under the definition of preliminary plan.
B. 
In either case the preliminary plan shall be accompanied by Form C (MGL c. 41, § 81Q).
C. 
Administrative fee and project review fee conforming to the most recent schedule of fees set forth in the Fee Regulations must be submitted with the application.
[Added 10-25-2000]
The Planning Board will act on the preliminary plan as provided by MGL c. 41, § 81S.
A. 
Normally a first conference will be held to acquaint the Board with the general character of the development, the intent of the developer and to acquaint the developer with the overall requirements of the Board and its regulations.
B. 
Normally a second conference will follow review of the preliminary plan by the Board and other interested agencies at which the Board may indicate required or suggested desirable changes and/or modifications.
C. 
Tentative approval of a definitive plan does not constitute a waiver of the Board's right to require further changes in the plan nor does it constitute approval of the subdivision.
D. 
When a preliminary plan has been submitted to the Planning Board and written notice has been given to the Town Clerk, such plan and the definitive plan evolved therefrom shall be governed by the regulations in effect at the time of the submission of the preliminary plan, provided that the definitive plan is duly submitted within seven months from the date on which the preliminary plan was submitted (MGL c. 41, § 81Q).
[Added 7-18-1973 (Amdt. B)]
A. 
Soil map will be examined for problem areas. Percentage of existing capacity of utilities that is used will be studied. Past problems in the area will be discussed with town department heads. The Comprehensive Plan will be checked as to planned roads and circulation system and other matters. Vegetation and topography, including wetness, will be checked. Safe exits from roads, including sight distance and grade will be studied. Open space and density of area will be studied. Preliminary plan will be sent to the Conservation Commission and Board of Health for review and comments. Test pit may be required if a road is planned for a swampy or ledgy area. Entire drainage problem will be examined to ensure there is no increase in speed of runoff at exit points. All existing streams shall enter and exit subdivision at their original locations.
B. 
The subdivision proposal will be reviewed by the Planning Board to assure that:
[Added 7-18-1975 (Amdt. C)]
(1) 
All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) 
All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(3) 
Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.