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Town of Smithfield
Land Development & Subdivision Regulations
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§ V-A

General

ARTICLE A. GENERAL.

  • 1. Design - The design of all Subdivisions shall conform to and be in harmony with these Regulations as well as the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Smithfield.

  • 2. Street Layout - The layout of streets shall be considered in relation to the existing street system and any official Highway Plan of the Town of Smithfield.

    • a. Arrangement -The arrangement of streets shall provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing principal streets into surrounding areas.

    • b. Topography - Streets shall fit the topography where such is practicable.

    • c. Functional Design - Care shall be exercised to insure that all streets in the development are functional, i.e., to provide service to lots or to enhance the internal traffic circulation system.

    • d. Natural Drainage Pattern - The developer shall avoid the layout of streets in such a manner as to radically change the natural drainage patterns.

  • 3. Compatibility with Natural Landscape - The design of the development shall complement the site and be compatible with the natural surroundings.