Section IV - General Provisions
A. Compliance with Other Regulations
The Site Plan Review procedure in no way relieves the applicant from compliance with or approval under the provisions of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Building Codes, and/or other regulations which pertain to or govern the proposed development. No Site Plan will be approved unless it is in compliance with all pertinent ordinances and regulations.
B. Minimum Not Maximum
These Regulations shall be interpreted as MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and compliance with these minimum requirements in no way obligates the Planning Board to approve any particular application solely on that basis. The Planning Board will fully consider all aspects of an application before rendering its decision. This will include study of all site design and technical aspects of the proposal as well as consideration of the impact of the development on resources, on local traffic patterns and on available public utilities, services, and municipal resources. Only after the Planning Board has fully satisfied itself that the proposed project is in the public health, safety, welfare or prosperity, will the application to be approved.
C. Suitability of Land
1. Land unsuitable for development due to the presence of poorly drained soils, flood hazard, steep slopes or other conditions constituting a danger to health, safety or the environment or contrary to the purposes of this Ordinance and the Master Plan shall not be approved for development unless the applicant presents satisfactory evidence or data to the Board, establishing that the methods proposed to overcome any such conditions are adequate.
2. The Planning Board, in its discretion, will not approve such scattered or premature developments as would make danger or injury to health, safety or prosperity by reason of the lack of water supply, drainage, sewerage, transportation, or other public services or necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply of such services.
D. Building Permit
No building permit, or demolition permit shall be issued by the Building Inspector for the construction of any building, subject to these Regulations, until approval is granted by the Planning Board, as evidenced by an approved mylar Site Plan, signed by the Planning Board and recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds, and no certificate of occupancy shall be issued until the terms and conditions of the Planning Board's approval have been fulfilled. (Amended 9/1/98)
E. Review Standards
1. In reviewing site plans, the Board shall take into consideration the public health, safety and general welfare, the comfort and convenience of the general public, and shall ensure that proposed development does not have a detrimental effect on the abutters, the neighborhood, and the environment of the Town.
2. In order to attain these goals, the Board shall determine that:
a. Appropriate buffers are maintained or installed to screen the use from neighboring properties. Landscape treatment shall consist of natural vegetation, shrubs, trees or fences, as appropriate.
b. Safe, adequate and convenient vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation, both within and adjacent to the site, is provided.
c. Sufficient off-street parking and loading space is provided, including off-street areas for maneuvering the anticipated trucks or other vehicles.
d. Access parking and loading areas are constructed so as to minimize dust, erosion and conditions that would have a detrimental effect on abutting or neighboring properties. The Planning Board may require paving if appropriate or necessary.
e. Grading, paving and storm drainage systems will not result in erosion/sedimentation of streams, or damage to abutting properties and roads.
f. Light, glare, odors, noise and vibration will not be discernable off the premises except for indirect lighting on permitted signs or security lighting. Such lighting shall not glare on abutting properties or public highways or streets.
g. Access to public streets will meet the standards of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and/or the Town.
h. Water supply and sewage and disposal facilities are provided to adequately meet the needs of the proposed use under the regulations of the New Hampshire Water Supply & Pollution Control Commission and/or the Town.
3. In acting upon any site plan, the Board may take into consideration the recommendations of the Building Inspector, the Public Works Director, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Highway Safety Committee, the Conservation Commission, and any other Town agencies or outside specialists which it may consult.
F. Off-Site Improvements
Pursuant to RSA 674:43 and 44, the Planning Board may require the installation of off-site public improvements and amenities, at the expense of the applicant, to assist in the establishment of a sound built environment. Such improvements shall include, but not be limited to, existing roadway improvements, intersection improvements or signalization, sidewalks, landscaping, extension of utilities, and existing drainage improvements, in order adequately to serve the proposed site. The installation of off-site improvements when required, shall be made a condition of approval. The Board may require the posting of a suitable performance security, as outlined in Section XIV, to insure that all off-site improvements are completed.
G. Approvals
Final approval of a site plan shall not be granted until such time as all conditions of the approval have been met; until all fees have been paid in full and until a final mylar Site Plan as approved by the Planning Board has been signed by the Planning Board and recorded at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds. No building permit(s) shall be issued prior to the granting of final approval by the Board. (Amended 9/1/98)
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