16.1

Applicability. Applicants or town staff may request a pre-application conference with the planning board, or its designated representative(s). A pre-application conference is intended to allow the designated agency to:

16.1.1

Acquaint the applicant with the comprehensive plan and any specific plans that apply to the parcel, as well as the zoning and other ordinances that affect the proposed development;

16.1.2

Suggest improvements to the proposed design on the basis of a review of the sketch plan;

16.1.3

Advise the applicant to consult appropriate authorities on the character and placement of the public utility services; and

16.1.4

Help the applicant to understand the steps to be taken to receive approval.

(Ord. No. 2024-5, 6-18-2024)

17.1

Development plan review established. There shall be development plan review for uses that are permitted by right under the zoning ordinance.

17.2

Permitting authority. The permitting authority shall be [administrative officer, technical review committee, planning board]

17.3

Specific and objective guidelines. Design of all projects shall be consistent with the provisions of the regulations.

17.4

Waivers. The authorized [permitting authority] may grant waivers of design standards as set forth in the regulations.

17.5

Appeal. A rejection of the decision shall be an appealable decision pursuant to RIGL §45-23-71.

(Ord. No. 2024-5, 6-18-2024)