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Where it stands as of Mon, Apr 13

Drafting remains ongoing by the town planner on an Approval Not Required checklist and updated subdivision regulations to establish standardized application guidelines.

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  1. · Planning Board

    Subdivision rules and regulations update

    The town planner gave a brief update on developing an Approval Not Required checklist and updating subdivision regulations to provide clear, standardized guidelines for applicants.

    • Staff is drafting a standardized checklist to clearly define requirements for ANR plans.
    • The board aims to clarify existing guidelines to eliminate the need for applicants to consult secondary handbooks.

    Outcome: Informational update; drafting is ongoing.

  2. · Planning Board

    Subdivision Rules and Regulations review update

    A member reported on ongoing efforts to review and modernize the town's subdivision regulations and approval-not-required (ANR) processes. A working group of board members and the town planner scheduled meetings to assemble a list of proposed technical adjustments for full board consideration.

    • Review covers technical standards such as cul-de-sacs, curb design, and catch basins.
    • Working group scheduled meetings for March 31 and April 2, 2026, with draft recommendations targeted for April 6.

    Outcome: Discussion update only; recommendations expected ahead of the April 13 meeting.