[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
In reviewing applications for the subdivision of land, the Board
shall consider the following general requirements. In all instances,
the burden of proof shall be upon the person proposing the subdivision.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
Any proposed subdivision shall be in conformity with the Comprehensive
Plan of the City of Old Town and with the provisions of all pertinent
state and local codes and ordinances.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
The Board shall require that a proposed subdivision design include
a landscape plan that will show the preservation of existing trees,
the replacement of trees and vegetation, graded contours, streams
and the preservation of scenic, historic or environmentally desirable
areas. The street and lot layout shall be adapted to the topography.
Extensive grading and filling shall be avoided as far as possible.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
All points of access from the subdivision onto existing or proposed
public or private roads shall be so designed in profile and grading
and so located as to provide a minimum sight distance in each direction
of 10 feet per each mile per hour of posted speed limit. The measurements
shall be from the driver's seat of a vehicle standing on the
exit driveway 12 feet behind the curbline or edge of travelway, with
the height of eye 3.5 feet to the top of an object 4.25 feet above
the pavement.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
Wherever situated, in whole or in part, within 250 feet of the
normal high-water mark of any pond, river or other salt or fresh water
body, or otherwise as shown on the Official Shoreland Map, the proposed
subdivision shall conform to the shoreland zoning provisions for the
City of Old Town, Maine.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
Where a subdivision is traversed by a natural watercourse, drainageway,
channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater easement or
drainage right-of-way conforming substantially to the lines of such
watercourse of such width as will assure that no flooding occurs and
all stormwater can be disposed of properly. Such easement or right-of-way
shall be not less than 30 feet in width.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
The calculation of density for all residential subdivisions
shall be based on the net residential area or acreage of the parcel
as defined herein.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
The following are required improvements: monuments, street signs,
streets, landscaping, water supply, sewage disposal and storm drainage,
except where the Board may waive or vary such improvements in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. of 8-4-2008]
For subdivisions located within the watershed of a great pond,
phosphorous export from construction and long-term operation shall
be equal to or less than that which is calculated using the methodology
established by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and
described in "Phosphorous Control in Lake Watersheds: A Technical
Guide to Evaluating New Development (September, 1992)."