Extracted standards
10 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Floodplain
- Flood study required for special exception in floodplainFloodplainLand expected to flood at a stated frequency, where building carries extra conditions. overlayOverlay districtA second set of rules laid over the base district, adding requirements without replacing it.
A flood study performed by an engineer or other qualified person or agency evaluating the proposed project in relation to flood heights and velocities
Other
- Distance for notifying adjacent jurisdictions2,640 ft
The chief administrative officer of adjacent jurisdictions within one-half mile of property subject to a proposed change in zoning map classification
- Lot size threshold for exemption from written notice11,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
such written notice shall not be required if the subject lots are less than 11,500 square feet in size
- Maximum sheet size24 inches
Sheet size shall not exceed 24 by 36 inches.
- Minimum lettering heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.0.1 inches
All lettering on plans shall be not less than one-tenth of an inch in height.
- Scale for generalized development plans and preliminary subdivision plans
one inch equals 50 feet or larger
- Public notice mailing lead time15 days
Notice shall be mailed at least 15 days prior to the associated public hearing.
- Time limit for resubmission of similar application after disapproval1 year
another application which is substantially the same for all or a part of the same land shall not be considered for a period of one year after the date of disapproval
- Land disturbance threshold for stormwater plan2,500 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
stormwater management plan contents for land disturbance in excess of 2,500 square feet
- Time limit for town council decision on zoning map amendment1 year
The town council shall have one year from the acceptance of the initial application to make a final decision on a zoning map amendment.
From the ordinance
Plans shall be prepared with the following scales: ... Sheet size shall not exceed 24 by 36 inches. All lettering on plans shall be not less than one-tenth of an inch in height.