Previous to the formal submission of a SUBDIVISION preliminary plan, a subdivider, in order to save the cost of changes at a later date, may appear at a regular meeting of the BOARD and submit a sketch PLAN for discussion with the BOARD.
All applications shall conform to the requirements of §§ 276-3 and 276-11.
The preliminary PLAN as described in Article IV shall be filed with the BOARD. The BOARD shall then study the preliminary STREET and LOT layout and proposed improvements in connection with the Comprehensive Town Plan, the Official Map (if and when one is adopted), the needs of the surrounding area and neighborhood, the topography and soil conditions of the area, the existing requirements of Chapter 334, Zoning, and any other pertinent state or local regulations.
The preliminary plan, as submitted, shall show the property tax code number of the property, or properties, being subdivided and the names of the ABUTTERs and tax property code numbers, with their addresses. The lower right-hand corner of the PLAN shall also state the property tax code number, name of the SUBDIVIDER, map number and LOT number being subdivided.
A. 
The BOARD, before taking formal action, shall hold a discussion with the SUBDIVIDER or his/her/its agent(s) and may hear and confer with other parties whose interest may be affected by the proposed layout. After such discussion, and within 30 days of the receipt of the application and preliminary plan, the BOARD shall communicate in writing to the SUBDIVIDER the specific changes, if any, which it shall require in the preliminary plan, and the types and amount of construction or improvements it shall require as a condition precedent to the approval of the SUBDIVISION PLAN.
B. 
The BOARD may disapprove of the preliminary PLAN in its entirety but shall state its reasons for such disapproval.
C. 
The preliminary PLAN shall be approved or disapproved by the BOARD within 60 days, unless the SUBDIVIDER shall have agreed in writing to an extension of the period of consideration.
A. 
The APPLICANT, after official notification by the BOARD with respect to the PRELIMINARY PLAN and the changes, if any, to be made therein, shall within six months thereafter file with the BOARD the final plat, the completed application, Form A (See Appendix[1]), and the accompanying material as described in Article V. The APPLICANT shall be furnished with a receipt therefor.
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Editor's Note: The Appendix is available and on file in the Town offices.
B. 
The APPLICANT shall tender offers of cession in a form certified as satisfactory by the Town legal counsel of all land included in streets, HIGHWAYs or parks not specifically reserved by him, but approval of the PLAT by the BOARD shall not constitute an acceptance by the Town of the dedication of any street, HIGHWAY, park or other public open space.
C. 
Performance sureties. Performance sureties, if required, shall be set and controlled by the provisions or § 276-4
A. 
The BOARD shall consider any final PLAT submitted to it and shall act within 30 days to approve or disapprove the PLAT in accordance with RSA 674:41, as amended.
B. 
If the BOARD approves the plat, the Secretary of the BOARD shall transmit a copy of such approval in writing to the Register of Deeds of Hillsborough County. A copy of the final PLAT shall be retained by the BOARD, a copy shall be filed or recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Hillsborough County by the BOARD and a copy shall be returned to the subdivider.
The application PLAN set shall, if required by the BOARD, also include a "conceptual future SUBDIVISION PLAN" sheet to illustrate any intended future SUBDIVISION of this tract. This illustration shall be drawn to scale. This illustration is only to assist the PLANNING BOARD in understanding potential future land SUBDIVISION.