Town of Shapleigh, ME Article XIII Waivers

§ 89-53 Waiver of submission requirements or standards.

Where the Board makes written findings of fact that there are special circumstances of a particular lot proposed to be subdivided, it may waive portions of the submission requirements or the standards, unless otherwise indicated in the regulations, to permit a more practical and economical development, provided that the public health, safety and welfare are protected, and provided that the waivers do not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Official Map, the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 105, Zoning, or these regulations.

§ 89-54 Waiver of required improvements.

Where the Board makes written findings of fact that, due to special circumstances of a particular lot proposed to be subdivided, the provision of certain required improvements is not requisite to provide for the public health, safety or welfare, or are inappropriate because of inadequate or lacking connecting facilities adjacent to or in proximity of the proposed subdivision, it may waive the requirement for such improvements, subject to appropriate conditions.

§ 89-55 Conditions.

In granting waivers to any of these regulations in accordance with §§ 89-53 and 89-54, the Board shall require such conditions as will assure the objectives of these regulations are met.