The following shall not be subject to these subdivision regulations:
A.
The public acquisition by purchase of land for the widening
or opening of streets or other public use.
B.
Subdivision of land into lots of 10 or more acres.
C.
The division of a parcel of land to increase or decrease
the size of an adjacent parcel, with no intention of creating a new residential
building site or new business.
D.
The transfer of a parcel of land for agricultural use.
A.
The following may apply for consideration by the Board
for exemption:
(1)
Whenever a parcel is subdivided into one or more proposed
lots with each lot having an area of five or more acres.
(2)
When slight changes in lot lines are proposed for a filed
subdivision. Such lot line changes must not alter substantially the lot dimensions
or overall subdivision design or significantly affect drainage, sewage disposal,
water supply, natural resources or traffic circulation.
(3)
The Board can exempt a lot which, in its judgment, has
appropriate conditions (water and sewer, adequate drainage and meets all town
regulations).
B.
Before any exemption from review procedure may be granted,
the subdivider must demonstrate to the Board that there are no road construction,
utility construction, drainage or other problems involved with the parcel
which would warrant engineering review or a monitoring of the development
process by the Board or the Town Engineer. In no case where a letter of credit
to ensure public improvements is required shall any exemption be granted.
In determining whether or not to exempt a parcel in whole or in part, the
Board may grant such exemption in whole or in part. An application for exemption
from subdivision review must be submitted, in writing, to the Board, along
with sufficient information deemed necessary by the Board to grant the exemption.
