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Town of Bristol Zoning Ordinance
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§ 28-51

Procedure

The director of community development shall be the officer to receive a proposal for adoption, amendment or repeal of the provisions of this chapter or the zoning maps. At the request of the director or the persons presenting the proposal, a preapplication meeting may be held to discuss the proposed amendment. Immediately upon receipt of such proposal, the director shall refer such proposal to the town council and the planning board for study and recommendation.

    • (1) Planning board review. The planning board shall seek the advice of the community development department and shall report to the town council within 45 days after receipt of the proposal, giving its findings and recommendations. In its findings and recommendations to the town council, the planning board shall:

      • a. Include a statement on the general consistency of the proposal with town's comprehensive plan, including the goals and policies statements, the implementation program, and all other applicable elements of the comprehensive plan; and

      • b. Include a demonstration of recognition and consideration of each of the applicable purposes of zoning as presented in section 28-2.

Where a proposal for adoption, amendment or repeal of the provisions of this chapter or the zoning map is made by the planning board, then the requirements for study by the planning board may be waived, provided that the proposal by the board includes its findings and recommendations as prescribed above.

    • (2) Town council hearing. The town council shall hold a public hearing within 65 days of receipt of proposal, giving proper notice as prescribed in section 28-52. The town council shall render a decision within 45 days after the date of completion of the public hearing. The town council may not make any decisions that are inconsistent with the findings of the planning board, unless the council makes their own findings of facts present in the record, that the findings of the planning board are in clear error or clearly exceed their authority. The provisions of this subsection pertaining to deadlines shall not be construed to apply to any extension consented to by the applicant.