A. Zoning Board. Where an applicant requires both Planning Board approval and a variance, or special
use permit, from the Zoning Board, the applicant shall first obtain an advisory recommendation
from the Planning Board, as well as conditional Planning Board approval for the first
approval stage for the proposed project (usually the preliminary stage, except for
major projects, when master plan is the first approval stage), which may be granted
simultaneously. The applicant shall obtain conditional Zoning Board relief, and then
return to the Planning Board for all subsequent required approvals.
B. Town Council. Where an applicant requires both Planning Board approval, and Town Council approval
for an amendment or change to the Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Map, the applicant shall
first obtain an advisory recommendation from the Planning Board, as well as conditional
Planning Board approval for the first approval stage for the proposed project (usually
the preliminary stage, except for major projects, when master plan is the first approval
stage), which may be granted simultaneously. The applicant shall then obtain conditional
Town Council approval of the required zoning amendments, and then return to the Planning
Board for all subsequent required approvals.
C. Historic District Commission. Where an applicant requires Historic District Commission approval of any proposal
or any part of any proposal, or the property subject to any proposed zoning amendment
is in the district, the applicant, Zoning Board, Planning Board or the Town Council
may request an advisory opinion from the Commission before deciding on the merits
of the proposal. This advisory need not be a final approval from the Commission but
is intended to guide the Boards and Council in its decision before the applicant is
at a stage to submit final plans to the Commission for its approval.
