Refer to §
145-2 of this chapter; also:
CHAPTER 270, SUBDIVISION OF LAND The rules and regulations adopted by the Planning Board under MGL c. 41, § 81Q as of May 20, 2001, or as may have been amended or adopted as of the date of the submission of the application for OSCD definitive subdivision approval.
OPEN SPACE Property within a subdivision designated to be deeded by the developer to the Town or other approved organization or to be maintained by the developer or owner in an undeveloped state in a manner approved by the Planning Board. Such open space is to be used for passive or active recreation, agriculture, forestry, preservation of ecologically significant landscapes, wildlife habitat, natural or scenic vistas, unique natural or cultural features, or greenways. Such open space shall be retained in substantially a natural, wild or open condition or in a landscaped condition in such a manner as to allow to a significant extent the preservation of wildlife or other natural resources. Open space shall not include areas designated for sediment control, erosion control, or stormwater control; such areas are considered part of the subdivision infrastructure and are not intended for recreation, agriculture, or forestry. Open space shall include no more than 15% of wetlands, surface waters, floodplains, or areas with unaltered slopes greater than 25% provided, however, that the Planning Board may allow the applicant to include a greater percentage of wetlands, surface waters, floodplains, or areas with unaltered slopes greater than 25% in such open space upon a demonstration that such inclusion promotes the purposes of this bylaw.
YIELD PLAN A conceptual plan showing how the parcel could be subdivided in a conventional manner. Determination of the possible number of conventional lots shall be determined by Title V regulations, 310 CMR 15.000, as well as the Belchertown Board of Health regulations. For purposes of determining the number of OSCD dwelling units, each conceptual conventional lot must meet the requirements of a buildable lot for a single-family, or two-family, dwelling unit as defined in the zoning district in which the OSCD is located and meet all other applicable requirements of the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision Regulations. In no case shall the number of OSCD dwelling units exceed the number of units that would be allowed under a conventional subdivision.
See the Table of Open Space Community Development Dimensional Standards.
Prior to the development or sale of any lot within an OSCD, a covenant or other instrument satisfactory to the Planning Board shall have been executed assuring the open space land or the recreational use of lands so designated in the application.
Determination that any specific portion of this Article
XI is invalid shall not render any other part thereof invalid.