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Rutland planning commission debates subdivision compliance and bonding rules, votes to apply for municipal planning grant
Summary
Commissioners reviewed proposed subdivision bylaw language on certificates of subdivision compliance, phased development, and performance/maintenance bonds, and voted to ask the regional planning commission to seek a municipal planning grant to support work on the town plan and bylaw crosswalk.
The Town of Rutland Planning Commission on Oct. 2 spent a major portion of its meeting reviewing draft subdivision bylaw language covering certificates of subdivision compliance, phased development, and performance and maintenance bonds. After discussion the commission voted to pursue a municipal planning grant to support cross-referencing the bylaw with the town plan and to help fund outreach and technical work.
Commissioners reviewed a proposed certificate of subdivision compliance that would require a licensed civil engineer of record to inspect completed infrastructure and certify that required improvements — roads, utilities, easements and monuments — were built in compliance with the subdivision approval. Planning staff and commissioners discussed whether the town should require such a certificate: proponents said it provides clarity and shifts…
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