A.
Stages of construction. Inspections are mandatory at
specific stages of construction of the streets and ways, utilities, and other
improvements. Inspections shall be made and certified, in writing, by the
Town Engineer, the Director of Public Works, the Planning Board, or representative
of the appropriate agency involved (e.g., Water Department, Fire Department,
Conservation Commission, Board of Health, utility company, etc.).
B.
Roadways. The roadway shall be inspected before, during,
and after each of the required construction step by the Director of Public
Works or Town Engineer.
C.
Sidewalk. The sidewalk shall be inspected by the Director
of Public Works prior to each required construction step.
D.
Setting lines, grades and stakes. The applicant shall
be responsible for employing a Massachusetts registered engineer or professional
land surveyor to set all lines, grades and stakes to the satisfaction of the
Town Engineer or the Director of Public Works.
E.
Approval of work completed. Unless the approval of the
work completed, including approval of materials used, to each point has been
given in writing, no further work shall be done until such work is subsequently
completed to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer, the Director of Public
Works, or the appropriate town department.
G.
Consulting services. If town staff cannot perform the
inspection or service because of the size or complexity of the project, or
because of the unavailability of the personnel, the town may retain the services
of a private consultant to perform such services. The total cost of such services
shall be paid by the applicant.
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Type of Plan and Required Form
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Fee
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ANR Plans (plans for which approval is not required under the Subdivision
Control Law) Form A
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$35, plus $10 per lot
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Preliminary Subdivision Plan Form B
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$600 up to 800 feet in length as measured along the road's center;
$0.50 per foot beyond 800 feet
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Definitive Subdivision Plan Form C
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$1,200 if preliminary plan was approved; $5 per foot as measured along
the road's center if no preliminary plan was approved
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Modification of Subdivision Plan Form E
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$200
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Application to Reduce or Release Performance Guarantee or Covenant Form
F
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$50
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The Board of Appeals for these rules and regulations, as provided for by MGL c. 41, § 81Z, of the Subdivision Control Law, shall be the same Board of Appeals provided for the Town of Belchertown for administering Chapter 145, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Belchertown.
These rules and regulations may be amended from time to time in accordance
with MGL c. 41, § 81Q, of the Subdivision Control Law.
The invalidity of any of the foregoing rules, regulations and requirements
shall not affect the validity of the remainder.
Whenever these rules and regulations made under the authority hereof
differ from those prescribed by any local bylaw or other local regulations,
the provision that imposes the greater restriction or the highest standard
shall govern.
No building permit shall be issued for a lot in a subdivision unless
the Building Commissioner, or other authorized officer or board, has evidence
from the Planning Board that such a lot is in on an endorsed and recorded
subdivision plan, is not encumbered by covenants, and meets the zoning requirements
of the zone it is in.
These rules and regulations were effective on and after March 28, 2001,
the date a separate copy certified by the Town Clerk as adopted by the Planning
Board was transmitted by the Planning Board to the Hampshire Register of Deeds
and the Recorder of the Land Court.
Any previous rules and regulations governing the subdivision of land
in the Town of Belchertown, as adopted by the Belchertown Planning Board,
including all amendments thereto, are repealed in whole.
