SITE PLAN REVIEW REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 400.SITE PLAN REVIEW REGULATIONS STATUTORY AUTHORITY: RSA 12-G:10, II
Part 401. PURPOSE
401.01 The purposes of Site Plan review are:
(a) To protect the public health, safety and welfare.
(b) To ensure that sound site utilization principles are followed.
(c) To provide for orderly, harmonious and aesthetically pleasing development of property under the jurisdiction of the Pease Development Authority.
(d) To avoid development which may result in negative environmental impacts.
PART 402. DEFINITIONS
402.01 Definitions contained in Pease Development Authority Rules, Chapter 300 Zoning Requirements, Part 302, Definitions, are adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
PART 403. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
403.01 General Provisions
(a) The approval by the Board of site plans is required as a condition for the issuance of a building permit for any development requiring site plan review.
(b) Applications for site plan review shall be subject to the minimum requirements and the procedures set forth herein.
(c) Only completed applications for site plan review shall be considered for approval. To be deemed complete, applications for site plan review shall contain:
(1) A completed application on forms prescribed by the Board.
(2) An original on mylar and nine (9) copies of a site plan meeting the requirements of Section 403.04.
(3) Applicable fee(s) for site plan review as required by Section 403.07.
(4) Names and addresses of the applicant and all abutters.
(d) Applications for site plan review and approval shall be filed with the Pease Development Authority Building Inspector.
(e) Applicants shall be required to obtain and submit satisfactory evidence of approval(s) for any required state or federal permits prior to the issuance of a building permit unless otherwise waived.
(f) A checklist of items to be submitted with each application for site plan review shall be provided to the applicant by the Building Inspector.
(g) Requirements for site plan approval shall be in addition to any specific review and approval requirements, conditions, and/or covenants which may be contained in any deed or other transfer document.
(h) It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide technical information and expertise sufficient for evaluation of the proposal, and to appear and present the site plan at any public hearing or meeting conducted on the proposal.
(i) All references to time limits herein shall be interpreted to mean calendar days.
(j) Buildings, structures or land owned by or leased to the Pease Development Authority for its own use, any department or agency of the State of New Hampshire or any department or agency of the federal government shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 400.
403.02 Development Requiring Site Plan Review
(a) Site plan review and public hearing in accordance with the provisions of this rule shall be required for all development except the following:
(1) Conversions or reuse of existing structures which involve no change in use, building additions or changes in the site.
(2) Alterations or improvements in nonconforming buildings or structures or substandard buildings or structures for the purpose of achieving conformity or compliance with zoning regulations or Building Code requirements.
(3) Projects limited to demolition.
403.03 Waiver of Site Plan Regulations
(a) The Board may waive any portion of these regulations for site plan review and approval when, in its opinion, strict conformity would pose an unnecessary hardship to the applicant and waiver would not be contrary to the spirit and intent of these regulations.
403.04 Site Plan Submission Requirements
(1) Site plans shall be drawn to scale, not less than 1" = 60' nor more than 1" = 100'.
(2) Sheet size shall be 22" x 34" maximum or as otherwise required for recording by the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.
(3) At least one original on mylar and nine (9) prints of each plan sheet (blue or black line) shall be submitted.
(4) Date, title, north point, scale, map, lot, zone(s), revision block, legend, definition of uses and square footage of each area shall be displayed on each site plan.
(5) Name, license number and seal of the New Hampshire licensed Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer, plus name and address of applicant/developer shall appear on each site plan.
(6) On a separate paper, applicant shall provide the correct names and mailing addresses of the applicant(s) and all abutters.
(7) Site plans shall include the following existing and proposed features as appropriate:
(a) Sketch of site showing existing natural features including water courses and water bodies, trees and other vegetation, topographic features, any other features which should be considered in the site design process.
(b) Plan view of all buildings with their use, size, location and first floor elevation indicated.
(c) The location, width, curbing and paving of access ways and egress ways and streets within the site.
(d) The location of off-street parking and loading spaces with a layout of the parking indicated.
(e) The size and proposed location of water mains and sanitary sewage facilities with all necessary engineering data.
(f) The size and location of all other public service connections including gas lines, power lines, telephone lines, and fire alarm connections and locations.
(g) The type and location of solid waste disposal facilities.
(h) The location, elevation, and layout of catch basins and other surface drainage features.
(i) Existing and proposed contours and finished grade elevations as well as the type, extent, and allocation of existing and proposed landscaping and open space areas to be retained.
(j) The location, size and the design of proposed signs and other advertising or instructional devices.
(k) The location and type of lighting for outdoor facilities.
(l) Lines of existing abutting streets.
(m) Surveyed property lines showing their bearings and distances and showing monument locations.
(n) If a subdivision, then lines and names of all proposed streets, lanes, ways or easements intended to be dedicated for public use.
(o) All easements and rights of way.
(p) A typical elevation view of building(s) indicating their height and bulk, when requested.
(8) Application requirements may include any other exhibits or data required by the Board in order to evaluate adequately the proposed development, including but not limited to:
a. Calculations relating to stormwater runoff.
b. Information on composition and quantity of wastewater to be generated.
c. Information on air, water or land pollutants to be discharged.
d. Estimates of traffic generation.
e. Estimates of noise generation.
f. Inventory of hazardous materials anticipated for on-site storage and/or use.
(9) A traffic impact analysis may be required as deemed necessary by the Board due to the proposal's size, location or traffic generating characteristics. In such cases, the applicant shall fund the cost of modeling the projected traffic increases in accordance with the transportation model to be derived from the Pease Development Authority surface transportation master plan.
PART 404. SITE PLAN REVIEW AND APPROVAL
404.01 Applications Administered By the Board
(a) For parcels located within the Airport Zone and portions of the Airport Industrial Zone acquired by the Pease Development Authority pursuant to Section 13(g) of the Surplus Property Act, applications for site plan review and approval shall be administered solely by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
(b) Upon the submission of a complete application for site plan review involving a parcel referred to in Subsection (a), the Building Inspector shall refer the application to the Pease Development Authority Technical Review Committee for technical review and recommendation prior to consideration of the application by the Board.
(c) At least one public hearing shall be held on the application during the technical review process.
(d) Notice to abutters and the public shall be required for any public hearing on a site plan application in accordance with the requirements of Section 404.03.
(e) Technical review of site plan applications may also be provided by the Building Inspector and any other Pease Development Authority staff or consultant as deemed appropriate.
(f) During the technical review process, additional technical assistance may be requested from experts in any field, as deemed appropriate.
(g) Upon completion of technical review, a recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board, along with a report detailing the reasons for any recommendation for denial or for the imposition of conditions. Recommendations may consist of:
(h) Technical review shall be completed within 45 days of the request for technical review from the Building Inspector. The Board may in its discretion grant an extension of time not to exceed 45 days.
(i) Site review applications shall be reviewed by the Board at a public hearing within thirty (30) days of completion of the technical review and recommendation process. The Board shall approve or deny a site plan application within ninety (90) calendar days of submission of a complete application, subject to any extension or waiver of time limits consented to by the applicant.
(j) An original on mylar and nine (9) sets of plans and associated exhibits and reports, as modified during the technical review process, shall be submitted to the Board by the applicant.
(k) In the case of denial of any application submitted to the Board, the ground(s) for such denial shall be adequately stated in writing.
404.02 Applications Referred to Local Municipalities for Administration
(a) For parcels located within the Industrial Zone, Business and Commercial Zone, Natural Resource Protection Zone and those portions of the Airport Industrial Zone not acquired by the Pease Development Authority pursuant to Section 13(g) of the Surplus Property Act, completed applications for site review and approval shall be referred by the Authority to the planning board of the municipality in which the parcel is located for review and recommendation in accordance with the provisions of this Part.
(b) The applicable planning board shall, in its review and recommendation, apply the substantive provisions of this chapter.
(c) At least one public hearing shall be held on the application during the municipal review process.
(d) Notice to abutters and the public shall be required for any public hearing on a site plan application in accordance with the requirements of Section 404.03.
(e) The Pease Development Authority Building Inspector and/or any other staff of the Authority, as it may deem appropriate, shall participate in a non-voting capacity in the review of site plans referred to the applicable municipal planning board.
(f) The applicable municipal planning board shall review an application for site plan approval and forward a recommendation to the Board within sixty (60) days of referral, unless the Board grants an extension of time not to exceed another sixty (60) days. Notice of the recommendation shall be provided to the applicant and the Board within 48 hours of the decision.
(g) The recommendation of the planning board shall be forwarded to the Board along with a written report detailing the reasons for any recommendation for denial or for the imposition of conditions. Recommendations may consist of:
(h) A recommendation of the applicable planning board shall be deemed a final decision of the Board upon the expiration of the fourteen (14) days from the date of notice, unless the applicant/developer or a member of the Board requests a hearing by the Board.
(i) Where a hearing has been requested, the Board shall conduct a hearing and render a final decision on the site plan within thirty (30) days.
(j) At the discretion of the Board, the time period for rendering a final decision may be extended an additional thirty (30) days or such additional time as may be consented to by the applicant.
(k) The Board may approve, conditionally approve or deny the application notwithstanding the recommendation of the applicable municipal planning board. In the case of denial of any application by the Board or where the Board elects not to follow the recommendation of the applicable municipal planning board, the ground(s) for such action shall be stated in writing.
404.03 Public Hearings and Notice
(a) Public Hearings
(1) At least one public hearing on an application for site plan approval shall be required during the technical or planning board review process and during the Board approval process.
(2) Public hearings shall not be required for denials of applications based upon failure of the applicant to supply information as required herein, including abutters' identification; or failure to meet reasonable deadlines established by the Pease Development Authority or failure to pay costs of notice or other fees required by the Pease Development Authority or the municipality.
(b) Notice Requirements
(1) The applicant and all abutters shall be notified by certified mail of the date, time and place at which a public hearing or other public meeting shall be held on an application for site plan approval.
(2) Notice shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to any public hearing or meeting.
(3) Notice to the general public shall also be given at the same time by posting at the Town Hall of Newington, City Hall of Portsmouth and offices of the Pease Development Authority. Notice shall also be printed in a local newspaper of general circulation at least 24 hours, including Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the hearing for which notice is provided.
(4) Notice shall include a general description of the proposal which is the subject of the application and shall identify the applicant and the location of the proposal.
(5) If notice of public hearing has been included in any prior notice, additional notice of the hearing is not required, nor shall additional notice be required of an adjourned session of a hearing with proper notice if the date, time and place of the adjourned session was made known at the prior hearing.
(c) Costs of Notice
(1) All costs of notice, whether mailed, posted or published, shall be paid in advance to the Pease Development Authority by the applicant.
(2) Failure to pay costs of notice shall constitute valid grounds to terminate further consideration and to deny or recommend disapproval of the application without a public hearing.
404.04 Application and Review Fees
(a) Site Review application fee(s) shall be based on the site cost of the project and the costs of review. Fees shall be imposed in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Board.
(b) In addition to the application and notice fees, the Board, at its discretion, may impose additional fees to cover the costs of special investigations, review of documents and special studies.
404.05 Impact Fees
[Reserved]
PART 405. SITE PLANNING STANDARDS
405.01 General Provisions
(a) Site planning standards specified herein shall guide the review, recommendation and approval of site plans where applicable and as appropriate.
(b) Site plans shall conform to standards identified herein.
(c) To the maximum extent practicable, development should be located to preserve the natural features of the site and to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity.
405.02 Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation
(a) Roadway, accessway and parking systems shall be designed to permit the safe, efficient and orderly movement of vehicles and pedestrians; to meet the needs of present and future users; to have a simple and logical pattern; to respect natural features and topography; and to present an attractive streetscape.
(b) Parking spaces shall be arranged so that vehicles will not back onto a public street.
(c) Parking spaces located within four feet of an abutting structure, sidewalk, or street shall be designed with suitable bumper stops.
(d) Aisle widths shall conform to the following minimum dimensions.
Parking Angle Aisle Width
45N 14'
60N 18'
90N 20'
(e) Accessways shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet to the curb line of an intersecting street.
(f) Any two accessways from a single lot shall be no closer than fifty (50) feet to each other at the front property line.
(g) Sloped granite curbing shall be installed where accessways meet public streets.
(h) Traffic control signals and signs, turning lanes, pavement widening and other improvements to public streets shall be provided by the developer upon determination by the Board that the specific improvements are necessary for safe handling of traffic generated by the proposed development.
(i) Accessways shall, where practical, have an all-season safe sight distance of four hundred feet in both directions along the public street.
(j) All development shall provide safe and direct pedestrian access from parking areas or passenger loading areas to structures.
(k) Where possible, the site plan should orient development to the street to facilitate transit vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle access. Parking and accessways should be designed to accommodate bus turnouts, passenger shelter/loading areas, large vehicle turnarounds, designated van/car pool parking, bicycle storage areas and other facilities for transportation alternatives to single occupancy vehicle use.
405.03 Screening and Landscaping
(a) Landscaping Plan
(1) A landscaping plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan application. The plan shall identify existing and proposed landscaping elements and show location and planting and/or construction details. Where existing plantings are to be retained, proposed methods of protecting such plantings during construction shall be included where applicable.
(2) Landscaping shall be conceived in a total pattern throughout the site, integrating the various elements of site design, preserving and enhancing the particular identity of the site, and creating a pleasing site character.
(3) Landscaping may include plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and annuals, and other materials such as rocks, water, sculpture, art, walls, fences, paving materials and street furniture.
(b) Screening
(1) Screening shall be provided for all development of land in order to minimize adverse visual impacts.
(2) Parking lots shall be interrupted by shade trees and landscaping to allow no more than 150 feet of continuous asphalt paving surface.
(3) Structures visible from a public street shall be partially screened with flowering or evergreen shrubs.
(4) Parking lots and loading and unloading areas shall be screened with shade trees (20-30' spacing) or shrubs.
(5) Solid waste collection equipment, pump stations, outdoor storage and other outdoor uses visible from a public street shall be screened with a solid fence and/or evergreen shrubs.
(c) Walls and Fences
(1) Walls and fences shall be erected where required for privacy, screening, separation, security, erosion control, or to serve other necessary and reasonable functions.
(2) The design and materials used shall be functional and compatible with existing and proposed site architecture.
(3) No fence or wall shall be so constructed or installed as to constitute a hazard to traffic or safety.
(d) Exceptions
(1) Lots existing entirely or primarily on the airport apron shall not be required to comply with all standards for landscaping and screening, but may, in the discretion of the Board, have certain landscaping and/or screening requirements imposed as appropriate to the use or site.
405.04 Water System
(a) The water supply system shall be adequate to satisfy the anticipated demands of users and to provide for adequate fire protection.
(b) The water supply system shall be designed to carry peak-hour flows and be capable of delivering anticipated peak hourly demands.
(c) Structures shall be located within five hundred (500) feet of a fire hydrant (distance measured as usable, not as straight line).
(d) Fire hydrants shall be served by a minimum 8" main.
(e) Fire hydrant flow tests shall yield flow determined adequate for the project.
(f) Size, flow rate, and pressure of water mains serving the project shall be adequate.
(g) Estimated water demand of project shall not exceed 10% of available remaining residual supply, as determined by:
(1) Capacity of water supply system at time of proposal.
(2) Average demand for municipal water in preceding July.
(3) Residual supply remaining [(1) minus (2) above].
405.05 Sewage System
(a) The Pease sewage treatment plant or any other wastewater treatment system servicing the site shall be capable of providing adequate treatment for the volume and composition of sewage to be generated.
(b) Sewer lines on site shall be designed to handle estimated sewage generation at maximum development allowed.
(c) Existing sewer mains or lines into which the proposed development will connect shall be capable of transporting estimated sewage to be generated with minimal effect on the system. If existing mains or lines are inadequate, the applicant shall upgrade such mains or lines at no cost to the Pease Development Authority, provided the Pease Development Authority approves such alteration of public facilities.
(d) All development shall utilize water conservation devices to include but not be limited to:
(1) Flow restrictors on all sinks, showers and tubs.
(2) Three-gallon or less flush toilets.
(3) Spring-loaded faucets on all lavatories.
405.06 Fire Protection Systems
(a) Existing fire alarm circuitry shall be capable of adequately handling any proposed alarm boxes.
(b) Locations, quantities, and types of smoke or heat detectors and other fire protection or prevention devices or systems shall meet the requirements of the Fire Safety Code and any additional requirements that may be established by the Board as necessary to ensure public safety.
405.07 Stormwater Management
(a) The best available technology shall be used to minimize off-site stormwater runoff, increase on-site infiltration, encourage natural filtration functions, simulate natural drainage systems, and minimize off-site discharge of pollutants to ground and surface waters. Best available technology may include measures such as retention basins, recharge trenches, porous paving and piping, contour terraces and swales.
(b) The quantity of impervious surface shall be minimized as practical for the proposed principal use.
(c) On-site drainage patterns of the proposed development shall be capable of adequately handling stormwater runoff.
(d) Off-site disposal and transport of stormwater runoff shall be capable of being adequately handled by existing facilities. If such facilities are inadequate, the applicant may be required to upgrade such facilities, at no cost to the Pease Development Authority.
405.08 Natural Features
(a) To the maximum extent practicable, development shall be located to preserve the natural features of the site, to avoid areas of environmental sensitivity and to minimize negative impacts and alteration of natural features.
(b) The following specific areas shall be preserved as undeveloped open space, to the extent consistent with the reasonable utilization of land and in accordance with applicable state or federal regulations:
(1) Wetlands, as defined in Section 404, Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.
(2) Trees which are uncommon for this area, in size or species.
(3) Waterbodies and water courses.
(4) Unusual topographic features and scenic views.
405.09 Lighting
(a) Lighting for safety shall be provided at intersections, along walkways, at entryways, between buildings, and in parking areas and passenger loading or shelter areas.
(b) Maximum height of lighting standards shall not exceed 25 feet.
(c) The height and shielding of lighting standards shall provide proper lighting without hazard to motorists or aircraft or nuisance to adjoining properties, and the design of lighting standards shall be of a type appropriate to the development and surrounding area.
405.10 Utilities
(a) For parcels serviced or to be serviced by underground utilities, all electric, telephone, cable and other communi-cation lines shall be installed underground per specifications of the applicable public utility company within such easements as are required for transmission lines, transformer units and other required utility structures.
(b) Overhead electric, telephone, cable or other communi-cation distribution lines and/or service connections may be permitted by the Board as an exception, in areas deemed remote or where the visual landscape is not otherwise disturbed.
(c) Where overhead lines are permitted as the exception, the placement and alignment of poles shall be designed to lessen the visual impact of overhead lines and shall follow rear lot lines where possible.
(d) Year-round screening shall be required of any utility apparatus appearing above-ground, other than utility poles.
PART 406. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS
406.01 Stipulated Conditions
(a) Prior to the granting of site plan approval, any or all of the following conditions may be required by the Board as a condition precedent to the approval of a site plan:
(1) The extent to which and the manner in which existing or proposed streets shall be graded and improved.
(2) The extent to which and the manner in which existing or proposed water, sewer and other utility mains, piping, connections or other facilities shall be installed.
(b) Conditional approval may be granted before the improvements and installations have been completed.
(c) Recommendation for site plan approval made by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Board or by the municipal planning board, as appropriate, may also specify conditions referenced in subsection (a) above.
406.02 Guarantees of Performance
(a) Prior to final approval of a site plan, and in lieu of the completion of street work or utility installations stipulated in any conditional approval, the Board shall, upon the granting of conditional approval, accept a performance bond, irrevocable letter of credit or other type or types of security in an amount deemed sufficient by the Board to cover the cost of all required improvements, both on-site and off-site, including those related to roadways, accessways, utilities and landscaping.
(b) The Board may specify a period for completion of the improvements and utilities to be expressed in the bond or other security.
(c) The Board shall have the power to enforce such bonds or other securities by all appropriate legal and equitable remedies.
(d) The security instrument shall be kept on file by the Pease Development Authority.
PART 407. PROCEDURES FOLLOWING SITE REVIEW APPROVAL
407.01 Approval Time Period
(a) Upon the granting of site plan approval by the Board, applicants have six months to obtain a building permit. If application for a building permit is not made in the required time period, site plan approval shall lapse.
(b) An extension of up to six additional months may be applied for by the applicant and granted at the discretion of the Board.
407.02 Site Review Agreement
(a) A Site Review Agreement shall be drafted for all approved development. Terms and conditions of the Site Review Agreement shall indicate any stipulation or condition which may be necessary to secure the public health, safety, and welfare and insure compliance with all of the requirements of the site plan and zoning rules of the Pease Development Authority, to include building and life safety codes, and may require the posting of a performance and/or guaranty bond or other security to insure that all site development and construction is completed according to the Plan approved.
(b) The Site Review Agreement shall be considered fully executed when the Agreement has been endorsed by the Chairman of the Pease Development Authority and the applicant.
407.03 Amendments to Approved Site Plans
(a) Following approval of a site plan, an applicant may request, in writing, approval of minor amendments. Requests for amendments shall be evaluated by the Building Inspector and if deemed a minor amendment having no or only inconsequential impact to the site, it shall not require additional site plan review and approval. In his discretion, the Building Inspector may require review by the Board of a request for amendments.
407.04 Applicant/Developer Substitution
(a) The Pease Development Authority shall be advised of any assignment of development rights or any substitution of or change of identity of the applicant or developer responsible for the submission of the site plan, following the granting of site plan approval.
(b) Any assignment of development rights or any applicant/ developer substitution following site plan approval shall require the execution of a new Site Plan Agreement and the posting of a new guarantee of performance.
407.05 Rehearing Requests
(a) Within 20 days after any decision of the Board regarding the approval or conditional approval or denial of a site plan application, the applicant/developer or any abutter directly affected thereby may apply for a rehearing in respect to the matter decided.
(b) Requests for rehearing shall be processed in accordance with the requirements of Part 319 of Chapter 300 of the Pease Development Authority Zoning Requirements Rule.
407.06 Appeal of Decisions for Property not located within the Airport District
(a) For property not located within the Airport Zone or portions of the Airport Industrial Zone acquired by the Pease Development Authority pursuant to Section 13(g) of the Surplus Property Act of 1944, any person aggrieved by an order or decision of the Board may appeal to the superior court in accordance with the provisions of N.H. RSA Chapter 677.
PART 408. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
408.01 Final Inspection
(a) Upon the completion of the project, the applicant/ developer shall notify the Pease Development Authority Building Inspector that the project is ready for final inspection. The applicant/developer shall submit to the Building Inspector three (3) copies of an "as built plan" drawn to scale. The plan shall be prepared and stamped by a civil engineer licensed in New Hampshire. The Pease Development Authority may, in its discretion, waive the requirement for an "as built plan" for minor projects. The Building Inspector or his designee(s) shall conduct a final inspection of all aspects of the project including the building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, to determine whether the project has been constructed according to the building plans.
408.02 Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
(a) The Building Inspector shall prepare a final written report identifying any deviation from the approved plans, and whether or not corrections must be made to bring the project into compliance with the approved plans and Codes. If the project is in compliance with the approved plans and Codes, the Building Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy. If the project is not in compliance, the Building Inspector shall provide the applicant/developer with a written report as to what remedial actions are necessary to bring the project in compliance, with a copy to the Board.
(b) Upon successful completion of final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a copy of the Certificate shall be:
(1) Placed in the Site Review file maintained at the Pease Development Authority by the Building Inspector.
(2) Provided to the applicant/developer.
(3) Provided to the applicable municipality for parcels not located within the Airport Zone or those portions of the Airport Industrial Zone acquired by the Pease Development Authority pursuant to Section 13(g) of the Surplus Property Act.
PART 409. PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION AND REVIEW
409.01 Informal Review by Building Inspector
(a) Persons desiring to pursue development requiring site plan review and approval are encouraged to seek informal review and consultation from the Pease Development Authority Building Inspector prior to the filing of an application for site plan review.
(b) Any preliminary review and consultation shall be non-binding. No fees shall be required.
409.02 Informal Review by the Board
(a) Persons seeking preliminary consultation and review of building or development proposals by the Board may apply for such consultation and review on forms prescribed by the Board.
(b) Application for Board preliminary consultation and review shall include:
(1) Name(s) and address(es) of applicant(s).
(2) Location of the proposal.
(3) Description of proposed building or development.
(4) Rough sketch of the site showing approximate location of lot lines, approximate lot measurements, existing and proposed streets, location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures and paved areas.
(c) Board preliminary consultation and review shall be limited to a review of the basic concept of the proposal and suggestions which might be of assistance in resolving problems with meeting requirements which might occur during formal consideration. Any preliminary review and consultation shall be nonbinding.
(d) No fees shall be required for requests for preliminary consultation and review.
(e) Notice to abutters or the public shall not be required for preliminary consultation and review.
(f) Requests for preliminary consultation and review shall be made fifteen (15) days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
(g) Time limits for formal consideration of site plan review applications shall not apply to requests for preliminary consultation and review.
PART 410. EFFECTIVE DATE
410.01 These rules shall take effect immediately upon the conveyance, granting or other transfer of property to the Pease Development Authority by the federal government or any agency thereof, pursuant to public benefit transfer or sale.
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