A. 
Any person who wishes a plan of land to be recorded and who believes that said plan does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Law shall submit to the Marblehead Planning Board the following:
(1) 
The plan (an original and one full-size paper print).
(2) 
A filing fee (refer to Appendix).[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendix material is on file at the Planning Board office.
(3) 
Form A application, properly executed (refer to Appendix).
(4) 
A sketch of the existing and proposed lot lines at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet for use by the Assessors' office.
B. 
The applicant shall give written notice to the Town Clerk (by delivery or by registered mail postage paid) that said plan has been submitted.
The plan shall be prepared and certified by a registered land surveyor and shall be a legible drawing suitable for recording at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet, or such other scale as the Board may accept to show details clearly and adequately. The plan sheet shall be not smaller than 10 inches by 14 inches and not larger than 24 inches by 36 inches and shall contain the following:
A. 
The names of the record owner and the applicant, the name and seal of the land surveyor who prepared the plan, and the names of all abutters as shown on the plan (note: "abutters" here shall mean those directly abutting and across the street from the land being subdivided).
B. 
The statement "Approval Under Subdivision Control Law Not Required" and sufficient space for the date and the signatures of all members of the Planning Board.
C. 
Existing boundary with reference to at least two permanent boundary monuments on or off the land to which the plan relates.
D. 
The boundary lines of proposed lots, with accurate areas and dimensions; bearings and distances to permanent monuments.
E. 
Existing and proposed easement dimensions and purpose.
F. 
The names, locations and identification of ways as public or private.
G. 
Existing structures, bounds, and walls.
H. 
North arrow, date of survey and scale.
I. 
Deed reference of record owner by book and page number and Land Court certificate number if applicable.
J. 
Zoning classification.
K. 
Location of any zoning district boundary lines adjacent to the site.
L. 
Notice of any decisions or variances issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals, including but not limited to variances and special permits regarding the land and any buildings thereon.
M. 
Sufficient dimensional information to prove that each lot conforms to the most recent Zoning Bylaw.
A. 
Determination of "approval not required." If the Board determines that the plan does not require approval, the Board or its agent shall without a public hearing and within 21 days of submission endorse on the plan the words "Approval Under Subdivision Control Law Not Required." The original plan shall be returned to the applicant for recording. Such endorsement shall not be deemed to constitute a determination of total compliance with the requirements set forth in the Town's Zoning Bylaws.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 200, Zoning.
B. 
Determination that plan requires approval. If the Board determines that the plan does require approval under the Subdivision Control Law, it will so inform the applicant, return the original plan, and notify the Town Clerk accordingly. The applicant may then submit the plan for approval under the Subdivision Control Law and these rules and regulations, or the applicant may appeal the Board's determination to the Superior Court in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 41, § 81B.
C. 
Failure of Board to act. If the Board fails to act upon a plan submitted under this section or fails to notify the Town Clerk and the applicant of its action within 21 days after the submission, the plan shall be deemed "Approval Under Subdivision Control Law Not Required," and the Board shall make such endorsement on said plan. On the Board's failure to do so, the Town Clerk shall issue a certificate to the same effect.