Review Procedure

(A) All development in the district is subject to development plan review (DPR) in accordance with the thresholds and procedures set forth in §§ 305-309 of this chapter and Article 10 of the Regulations.

(B) In addition to the DPR application submission requirements of the Regulations, the following additional materials shall be submitted: architectural renderings of the proposed development, depicting building and site improvements in context with existing buildings on abutting properties.

(Ord. 2021-13, passed 9-20-21)

APPENDIX A: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS

RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAND

TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RHODE ISLAND

1995

Adopted by the Middletown Planning Board December 13, 1995

Amendments through June 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLE 1 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

SECTION 101 - AUTHORITY

SECTION 102 - PURPOSES OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS

SECTION 103 - CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT

ARTICLE 2 - DEFINITIONS

ARTICLE 3 - CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 301 - APPLICABILITY

SECTION 302 - PROCEDURES

SECTION 303 - CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN PROCESS

SECTION 304 - BASIC MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS

ARTICLE 4 - PROCEDURES FOR SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

SECTION 401 - GENERAL

SECTION 402 - PRE-APPLICATION MEETINGS AND CONCEPT REVIEW

SECTION 403 - APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVALS

SECTION 404 - REQUIRED FINDINGS

SECTION 405 - PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL

SECTION 406 - PROCEDURES FOR MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MINOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL

SECTION 407 - PROCEDURE FOR MAJOR LAND DEVELOPMENT AND MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL

SECTION 408 - PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE 5 - REQUIRED MINIMUM STANDARDS OF DESIGN

SECTION 501 - STREET ARRANGEMENT

SECTION 502 - PAPER STREETS

SECTION 503 - ACCESS PROVIDED TO ALL LOTS

SECTION 504 - DEAD END STREETS

SECTION 505 - COLLECTOR STREETS

SECTION 506 - RESTRICTION OF ACCESS

SECTION 507 - STREET NAMES

SECTION 508 - STREET FRONTAGE

SECTION 509 - OVERALL PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 510 - SIDEWALKS

SECTION 511 - PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS

SECTION 512 - SIDE LOT LINES

SECTION 513 - MODIFICATION OF LOTS

Extra Size Lot

SECTION 514 - OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Section 514.1 - Conservation Development

Section 514.2 - Conventional Development

SECTION 515 - CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL

SECTION 516 - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

SECTION 517 - FLOOD PRONE AREAS

SECTION 518 - RETENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES

SECTION 519 - MULTI-STAGE SUBDIVISIONS

SECTION 520 - FEES FOR REVIEWS/EVALUATIONS CONDUCTED BY CONSULTANTS/OTHER AGENCIES

SECTION 521 - COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Section 521.1 - Site Design

Section 521.2 - Building Design and Architecture

Section 521.3 - Landscaping

Section 521.4 - Environmental Impacts

Section 521.5 - Signage

SECTION 522- FIRE PROTECTION

SECTION 523- LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PLAN

ARTICLE 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 601 - CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

SECTION 602 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 603 - GEOMETRIC DATA FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 604 - STREET INTERSECTIONS

SECTION 605 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING

SECTION 606 - EARTH EXCAVATION

SECTION 607 - LEDGE AND ROCK EXCAVATION

SECTION 608 - SUBSURFACE WATER

SECTION 609 - RETAINING WALLS

SECTION 610 - SUB-DRAINS (ON LOTS)

SECTION 611 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET CONSTRUCTION

Section 611.1 - Materials

Section 611.2 - General Conditions

Section 611.3 - Construction Methods

Section 611.4 - Traffic Limitation

Section 611.5 - Seasonal Limits

SECTION 612 - WATER MAINS

SECTION 613 - SANITARY SEWERS

SECTION 614 - ELECTRICAL UTILITIES

SECTION 615 - CAPE COD BERM

SECTION 616 - SIDEWALKS

SECTION 617 - CURB CUTS INTO HOUSELOTS

SECTION 618 - LOT SLOPES

SECTION 619 - SURFACE GUTTERS AND SUB-SURFACE STORM AND DRAINAGE PIPES AND FACILITIES

SECTION 620 - SURFACE AND SUB-SURFACE DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES

Section 620.1 - Earthwork and Drainage

Section 620.2 - Storm Drain and Sanitary Sewer Manholes/Catch Basins

Section 620.3 - Minimum Cover

Section 620.4 - Compaction

SECTION 621 - MONUMENTS

SECTION 622 - STREET TREES

SECTION 623 - STREET NAME AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS

SECTION 624 - AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

SECTION 625 - GATED COMMUNITIES AND LIMITED ACCESS GATES

ARTICLE 7 - IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE GUARANTEES

SECTION 701 - SECURITY FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 702 - AMOUNT OF SECURITY

SECTION 703 - DURATION AND RELEASE OF GUARANTEE

Section 703.1 - Security Duration

Section 703.2 - Security Release

Section 703.3 - Inspection and Certification

Section 703.4 - Phased developments

Section 703.5 - Planning Board Recommendation to Town Council

Section 703.6 - Maintenance Bond

Section 703.7 - Landscape Maintenance Bond

Section 703.8 - Release of Responsibility

Section 703.9 - Partial Release of Security

SECTION 704 - EXTENSION OF TIME

SECTION 705 - DEFAULT

Section 705.1 - Condition of Default

Section 705.2 - Certificate of Default

Section 705.3 - Execution of Guarantee

Section 705.4 - Payment by Surety

Section 705.5 - Insurance

ARTICLE 8 - ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

SECTION 801 - PENALTIES

SECTION 802 - RECOVERY OF DAMAGES

SECTION 803 - BOARD OF REVIEW

SECTION 804 - POWERS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF REVIEW

SECTION 805 - APPEAL PROCEDURE

ARTICLE 9 - SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

SECTION 901 - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

SECTION 902 - ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

SECTION 903 - MEETINGS, VOTES, DECISIONS AND RECORDS

SECTION 904 - PRECEDENCE OF APPROVALS BETWEEN PLANNING BOARD AND OTHER LOCAL PERMITTING AUTHORITIES

SECTION 905 - SIGNING AND RECORDING OF PLATS AND PLANS

SECTION 906 - CHANGES TO RECORDED PLAT AND PLANS

SECTION 907 - ENDORSEMENT AND RECORDING OF PLANS, COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF LAND DEVELOPMENT OR SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 908 - TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

SECTION 909 - UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW

ARTICLE 10 - DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW

SECTION 1001 - APPLICABILITY

SECTION 1002 - WAIVERS

SECTION 1003 - APPLICATION REQUESTING RELIEF FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE

SECTION 1004 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1005 - CERTIFICATION

SECTION 1006 - APPLICATION REVIEW AND DECISION

SECTION 1007 - SCOPE OF REVIEW

SECTION 1008 -SPECIFIC AND OBJECTIVE GUIDELINES FOR REVIEW

SECTION 1009 - WAIVERS FROM THE DESIGN STANDARDS OF ARTICLE 5

APPENDIX A - FORMS AND CHECKLISTS

§ 1 APPLICATION FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT/SUBDIVISION/DPR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETENESS

§ 2 ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

§ 3 MINOR SUBDIVISION SUBMISSION CHECKLIST REQUIRED ITEMS

§ 4 MAJOR SUBDIVISION SUBMISSION CHECKLIST REQUIRED ITEMS

§ 5 MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST REQUIRED ITEMS

§ 6 MAJOR LAND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SUBMISSION CHECKLIST REQUIRED ITEMS

APPENDIX B - DRAWINGS

§ 1 TYPICAL STREET CROSS SECTION DETAIL

§ 2 TYPICAL DRIVEWAY CURB CUT DETAIL

§ 3 CUL DE SAC DETAIL

§ 4 RIVERINE FLOOD HAZARD AREAS

APPENDIX C - CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT DESIGN PROCESS