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Planning board backs zoning/subdivision edits to align with state law, set stormwater deadlines and distinct farmhouse‑cluster rules
Summary
A broad set of zoning and subdivision changes — including aligning local language with SB 166 (stormwater control measures), adding a six‑month deadline to convert temporary stormwater facilities to permanent, separating farmhouse clusters from minor subdivisions, and restricting when community meetings can be scheduled — won unanimous Planning
The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of TA25‑08, a combined zoning and subdivision text amendment that incorporates state changes to stormwater regulation, sets timelines for converting temporary stormwater control measures (SCMs) to permanent facilities, distinguishes farmhouse clusters from minor subdivisions, and clarifies several procedural and design standards.
Why it matters: The amendment implements state law changes (SB166) and the state‑adopted terminology for stormwater control measures, adjusts occupancy and site‑improvement rules required before certificates of occupancy, and seeks to protect water quality by requiring timely conversion of temporary stormwater…
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