Article XVII, Sec 21-181

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• Appeal period30 days

  An applicant may appeal the decision of the zoning administrator in regard to a submitted site plan within thirty (30) days in writing to the board of zoning appeals in accordance with ATC chapter 21, article XXI.

• As-built plan required

  An as-built copy of the final site plan shall be submitted to the Town of Ashland after completion of all required improvements on an approved site plan. The developer shall submit this plan one week prior to the anticipated occupancy of any building for a review and approval by the agent for conformity with the approved site plan and the ordinances of the town.

• Certificate of occupancy condition

  A certificate of use and occupancy shall not be issued until the zoning administrator verifies that all improvements required by the approved site plan and landscape plan are completed, provided that in any case where lack of compliance with such plans is of a temporary nature due to weather or seasonal conditions and involves paving, tree planting, landscaping, buffers, screening or similar features, a temporary certificate of use and occupancy may be issued upon verification by the zoning administrator that surety has been provided in a manner and amount satisfactory to guarantee the cost of completing such improvements.

• Curb and gutter required

  Curb and gutter shall be installed around all parking and loading areas, as well as all access lanes thereto. Curb and gutter shall be required to be installed in conjunction with the development of sites along all public roads.

• Maintenance bond percentage10 pct

  The applicant shall be required to furnish a maintenance bond with the town in the amount of ten (10) percent of the estimated cost of improvements to be maintained by the town. Such bond shall be in a form satisfactory to the town and be for a period of one (1) year after the date of the acceptance of such improvements by the director of public works.

• Minimum drainage easement width20 ft

  Minimum drainage easement width shall be twenty (20) feet unless specifically reduced as specified by the director of public works. Where multiple structures or pipes are installed, the edge of the easement shall be five (5) feet clear of the outside pipes.

• Minimum pavement width for two-way traffic22 ft

  The pavement of vehicular travel lanes, driveways or alleys designed to permit vehicular travel on the site and to and from adjacent property and parking areas shall be not less than twenty-two (22) feet in width for two-way traffic.

• Performance bond required

  Prior to the approval of any final site plan, the applicant or owner shall execute an agreement to construct such required improvements as are located within public rights-of-way or easements connected to any public facility, together with a performance bond with surety acceptable to the town manager. The bond shall be in the amount of the estimated cost of the required physical improvements as determined by the town and shall provide for completion of the work within a specific time.

• Sidewalk requirement along adjacent streets

  Sidewalks and/or trails shall be required to be installed in conjunction with development of sites along all public roads except in areas zoned RR-1. These sidewalks or trails shall be located within the public right-of-way, unless physical constraints require encroachment onto private property.

• Site plan approval time60 days

  The zoning administrator shall approve, modify, approve or disapprove a site plan within sixty (60) days of filing the required documents unless abnormal circumstances exist, in which case the time may be extended.

• Site plan exemptions

  A site plan shall not be required for any of the following, unless the zoning administrator determines that the proposed improvement or development will result in alteration or modification of site elements materially affecting ingress, egress, or vehicular circulation: 1. Internal building improvements or modifications. 2. Additions to existing buildings when such additions do not exceed a cumulative total of ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of the original building, or one thousand (1,000) square feet of floor area, whichever is less; 3. Accessory buildings containing not more than five hundred (500) square feet. 4. Minor changes in the physical improvements of a previously approved site plan, such as changes in utility service, location of sidewalks, or similar features, or any modification or addition to an existing parking or vehicle circulation area where not more than four (4) parking spaces are added.

• Site plan expiration if no building permit12 months

  An approved site plan shall become null and void if no complete and valid application for a building permit has been submitted for the improvements authorized by such site plan within twelve (12) months after final approval. The zoning administrator may grant an extension for up to twelve (12) months upon written request by the applicant or agent.

• Site plan required

  A site plan is required and shall be submitted for all of the following, except as provided in subsection (b) below: 1. All development in all districts, except a single-family detached dwelling on an individual lot and its accessory structures; 2. All development requiring a site plan as a component of the plan of development process under the provisions of ATC sections 4.1-211 or 4.1-406 of chapter 4.1 pertaining to environmental protection.

• Site plan validity period5 years

  Upon approval of the final site plan said plan will remain valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of approval.

• Traffic impact analysis threshold380 vehicle trips per day

  A traffic impact analysis is required if the site is expected to generate more than 380 vehicle trips per day. The Zoning Administrator may waive this requirement if they do not find that an analysis is necessary.