Approval authority

A.  The administrative officer shall have the authority to approve, or the authority to refer to the technical review committee for approval, the following applications if they do not include an application for zoning relief or a proposal for creation or extension of a street:

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)

1. Alteration or redevelopment of an existing building or a change of use from one use code to another if the building footprint will be enlarged by no more than 5,000 square feet, or if the parking area will be expanded by no more than 5,000 square feet, or both.

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)

2. Alteration or redevelopment of an existing building or a change of use from one use code to another if the alteration or redevelopment will have only a minimal effect on stormwater management, traffic or pedestrian circulation, the relationship of buildings to each other, existing landscaping, or exterior lighting.

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)

3. Construction or expansion of a patio, outdoor dining area, or other outdoor area for a building used for a permitted use if the patio, dining area, or other outdoor area will be smaller that 5,000 square feet after construction or expansion.

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)

B.  The planning board shall review and approve applications that include a request for zoning relief or a proposal for creation or extension of a street, and applications that are not eligible for approval by the administrative officer or the technical review committee.

(Ord. dated 5-21-24)