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Chapter 401: Subdivision Ordinance
Town of Gray
CHAPTER 401
PLANNING BOARD STANDARDS
FOR REVIEWING LAND SUBDIVISIONS
TOWN OF GRAY, MAINE

Adopted 1973
With Amendments through March 17, 2009

Article
Description
PURPOSE

Section 401.1 Purpose
Section 401.2 Statutory Review Criteria
AUTHORITY AND ADMINISTRATION

Section 401.2.1 Authority
Section 401.2.2 Administration
Section 401.2.3 Amendments
DEFINITIONS

Section 401.3 Definitions
PREAPPLICATION

Section 401.4 Preparation of Agendas
Section 401.6 Submissions
SKETCH PLAN MEETING AND SITE INSPECTION

Section 401.5.1 Purpose
Section 401.5.2 Sketch Plan Meeting Procedure
Section 401.5. 3 Sketch Plan Submissions
Section 401.5.4 On-Site Inspection
Section 401.5.5 Factors to Consider in Sketch Plan Review
Section 401.5.6 No Substantive Review or Vested
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS

Section 401.6.1 Minor Subdivision Plan Review and Approval Procedure
Section 401.6.2 Required Submissions for Minor Subdivision Plan
Section 401.6.3 Additional Information that may be Required by the Planning Board
Section 401.6.4 Approval and Filing of the Minor Subdivision Plan
Section 401.6.5 Amendments to a Previously Approved Minor Subdivision Plan
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
PRELIMINARY PLAN APPLICATION

Section 401.7.1 Preliminary Plan Review and Approval Procedure
Section 401.7.2 Required Submissions for Preliminary Plan
Section 401.7.3 Additional Required Plans and Studies
Section 401.7.4 Required Submissions for which a Waiver May be Granted
Section 401.7.5 Additional Information that may be Required by the Planning Board
FINAL PLAN APPLICATION

Section 401.8.1 Procedure
Section 401.8.2 Required Final Plan Submissions
Section 401.8.3 Final Subdivision Plan Approval and Filing
REVISIONS TO MAJOR SUBDIVISION PLANS

Section 401.9.1 Procedure
Section 401.9.2 Submissions
Section 401.9.3 Scope of Review
INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT

Section 401.10.1 Inspection of Required Improvements
Section 401.10.2 Violations and Enforcement
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES

Section 401.11.1 Types of Guarantees
Section 401.11.2 Contents of Guarantees
Section 401.11.3 Cash Escrow Account
Section 401.11.4 Letter of Credit
Section 401.11.5 Phasing of Development
Section 401.11.6 Release of Guarantee
Section 401.11.7 Default
Section 401.11.8 Improvements to be Covered by Guarantees
WAIVERS

Section 401.12.1 Waivers of Certain Submission Requirements Authorized.
Section 401.12.2 Waivers of Certain Improvements Authorized.
Section 401.12.3 Waiver of Procedural Steps
Section 401.12.4 Conditions for Waivers
Section 401.12.5 Waivers to be shown on final plan.
PERFORMANCE & DESIGN STANDARDS

Section 401.13.1 Basic Subdivision Layout
Section 401.13.2 Sufficient Water
Section 401.13.3 Erosion and Sedimentation and Impact on Water Bodies
Section 401.13.4 Sewage Disposal
Section 401.13.5 Solid Waste
Section 401.13.6 Impact on Natural Beauty, Aesthetics, Historic Sites, Wildlife Habitat, Rare Natural Areas or Public Access to the Shoreline
Section 401.13.7 Conformance with Zoning Ordinances and Other Land Use Ordinances
Section 401.13.8 Financial and Technical Capacity
Section 401.13.9 Impact on Ground Water Quality or Quantity
Section 401.13.10 Floodplain Management.
Section 401.13.11 Identification of Freshwater Wetlands, Rivers, Streams or Brooks 56
Section 401.13.12 Stormwater Management
Section 401.13.13 Cluster Developments
Section 401.13.14 Compliance with Timber Harvesting Rules.
Section 401.13.15 Traffic Conditions and Streets
Section 401.13.16 Specific Access and Street Design Standards
APPEALS

Section 401.14.1 Appeals to Superior Court
Section 401.14.2 Planning Board Reconsideration
Town of Gray
Subdivision Ordinance
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