Review by planning board
(a) Submission; evaluation. All materials and information submitted in support of a proposed amendment shall be submitted to the planning board. The planning board shall solicit comments and/or other technical assistance from all relevant town departments, officers or commissions in order to evaluate the potential impact of the amendment on the environment, resources and facilities of the town.
(b) Proposals to amend the text of this chapter. The planning board, in evaluating proposals to amend the text of this chapter, shall consider the following:
(1) Whether the amendment is consistent with the aims and principles embodied in this chapter;
(2) Whether the amendment is consistent with the town's comprehensive plan;
(3) How and where the amendment will affect the town's land uses, buildings and facilities;
(4) How and where the amendment will affect the town's natural land and water resources; and
(5) Whether and how the amendment will affect other regulations.
(c) Proposals to amend the official zoning map. The planning board, in evaluating proposals to amend the town's official zoning map, shall consider the following:
(1) Whether the uses permitted by the proposed amendment are appropriate in the affected area;
(2) Whether existing public facilities, utilities and services, including roads, are adequate to serve the demand that may result from the proposed amendment; and, if not, whether adequate public facilities, utilities and services are likely to be created;
(3) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with existing or proposed plans in the vicinity of the affected area; and
(4) Whether the proposed amendment will promote the development of the town as contemplated in the town's comprehensive plan.
(Ord. of 6-23-1994, art. X, § 4)