North Smithfield
Town of North Smithfield Zoning Ordinance
§ 17.11

Conditions of Development Plan Review Approval

Sec. 17.11. Conditions of Development Plan Review Approval.

The following conditions of approval may be imposed by the Planning Board if it is deemed necessary to promote the purpose of this section and minimize the impacts of the project:

  • (1) Sidewalk or easements for future sidewalks to connect stores and buildings within the site and to adjacent sites.

  • (2) Construction of travel lanes not less than twelve (12) feet in width, to permit travel on the site, to and from adjacent parking areas and adjacent property, or where deemed necessary, a separation between parking areas.

  • (3) Connection, wherever possible, of walkways, travel lanes and driveways with similar facilities in adjacent developments.

  • (4) Screening, fences, walls.

  • (5) Adequate drainage system for the disposition of storm and natural waters.

  • (6) Temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures.

  • (7) Construction of public improvements including but not limited to curbs and sidewalks as required by the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.

  • (8) Landscaped areas and planting strips (vegetative buffers) between the parking area, the street, adjacent property and other landscaping treatment that will enhance the premises.

  • The types and methods of planting may be specified by the Board.

  • (9) Revision of the location, height, and size of signs in relationship to the overall plan.

  • (10) Connection to public utilities, services and facilities.

  • (11) Appropriate and adequate lighting (minimum glare and light spill over to adjacent properties).

  • (12) Appropriate mechanisms for the containment and disposal of solid waste.

  • (13) Application of traffic impact, control, mechanisms and principals.

  • (14) Minimization of nuisances from excessive or unreasonable noise, vibrations, dust, fumes, noxious gases, gases, radiation, water pollutants, or any other significant environmental impact.

  • (15) Minimization of impacts on natural resources.

  • (16) Design standards and features in harmony with existing historic (properties, districts or areas), cultural, natural and archaeological resources.

  • (17) Reduction in scale of project.

  • (18) Interim measures to reduce impact on traffic and environmental factors during construction.

  • (19) Other relevant measures to meet purposes as identified in Section 17.1.

  • (20) A performance bond with a rating of A minus or better or certified check filed with the Town as a guarantee for all or part of the proposed improvements.