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City of Biddeford, ME
York County
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[Ord. of 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 2000.67, 8-1-2000]
(a) 
The sketch or concept plan shall be considered a general layout of the proposed subdivision. The plan shall contain enough information to allow the Board to review it and offer comments and concerns relating to the general nature of the project and its impact on the community.
(b) 
During the review the Board will determine whether the subdivision shall be either:
(1) 
A major subdivision.
(2) 
A minor subdivision.
(c) 
Clustered development. If a clustered subdivision is proposed, or if the Planning Board requests that a clustered plan be submitted in order to achieve the purpose of this chapter, then two sketch plans shall be submitted:
(1) 
One plan shall reflect the standards of the zoning district in which the subdivision is proposed. On this plan, each lot shall meet minimum lot size as determined utilizing Article VI, Section 44, of the Zoning Ordinance, and dimensional requirements found in Article V, Section 6, Table B, of the Zoning Ordinance.
(2) 
The second plan shall utilize a clustered layout as permitted under Article VI, Section 16, of the Zoning Ordinance. The number of lots in the clustered development shall not exceed the number of lots proposed on the nonclustered plan. Proposed open space and reductions in lot size or dimensional requirements shall be clearly delineated on the clustered sketch plan.
[Ord. of 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 2006.13, 3-7-2006]
Major subdivisions are: those projects that propose to develop any type of additional roadways, whether public or private; or extend public water or sewer lines; where five or more lots are proposed; or are considered planned unit developments.
[Ord. of 6-20-1995]
Minor subdivisions shall be any subdivision not meeting the requirements for a major subdivision.
[Ord. of 6-20-1995]
(a) 
In regards to the review for major subdivisions, the Board shall require detailed information outlined in Sections 66-35 through 66-38. Specific waivers may be requested by the applicant.
(b) 
Minor subdivisions may be submitted with a minimum of information that will allow the Board to make a determination of the adequacy of the plan and the impact that the proposal will have on abutting parcels and the neighborhood in general. The Board may require additional information in accordance with Section 66-35(a) and (b).
(c) 
The Board may grant simultaneous preliminary and final plan approvals for minor subdivisions in clear cases where the purposes of this chapter will not be reduced. Such waiver of the Board's approval process shall be indicated on the final plan.