Steep slope overlay district

• (a) Designation. The steep slope overlay district shall include all lands designated on map sheets of the soil survey of the town by the following symbols:

  CaD

  ChD

  HkD

• (b) Characteristics. The soils designated in subsection (a) of this section pose special problems in building construction and may be subject to severe erosion. On-site sewage disposal systems must be carefully installed.

• (c) Permitted uses. Permitted uses include any uses which are permitted by the primary zoning district, provided:

  • (1) The proposed structure shall be of sound engineering design with footings designed to extend to stable rock or soil.

  • (2) Access roads and other land clearing shall be designed to avoid excessive erosion and to maintain scenic values.

  • (3) Leaching fields are laid out with consideration for the slope and contours of the land.

• (d) Site plan. All proposed uses shall submit a site plan for approval by the town engineer and the planning director.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-8-5; Ord. No. 98-7, 5-11-1998)