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<br /> Section 9. Residential Developments
<br /> in these calculations.Neither the initial occupancy nor any change in the later occupancy of,or the number
<br /> of motor vehicle trips generated from,any dwelling unit,shall affect the occupancy or limit the ownership
<br /> or use of motor vehicles in that dwelling unit.
<br /> b. GROSS FLOOR AREA,LIVING AREA,SITE COVERAGE:The total gross floor area,living area,site
<br /> coverage of all dwellings,as determined by the calculation of impact measures in paragraph 9.5.4.3,is the
<br /> maximum for approved development.After the granting of a special permit approving the development,
<br /> no building permit shall be issued for any dwelling that would result in the maximum specified in the
<br /> approval being exceeded.
<br /> 9.5.5 CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL
<br /> Prior to the approval of.a cluster subdivision or a special residential development,in addition to the findings
<br /> and determinations required by paragraph 3.4.2 of this By-Law,the Planning Board shall determine that the
<br /> proposed development meets the following criteria:
<br /> a. the common open space includes:
<br /> I) some,or all,of the outstanding natural features of the site and of the man made features,such
<br /> as but not limited to stone walls, that enhance the land form;
<br /> 2) land that also meets the standards for usable open space;
<br /> 3) land that increases visual amenities for residents of the development and of the adjacent
<br /> neighborhood;
<br /> b. the common open space is readily accessible by one or more paths or entry points specifically designed
<br /> for access purposes;
<br /> c. the dwellings are sited and oriented in a complementary relationship to:
<br /> 1) each other,
<br /> 2) the common open space, and
<br /> 3) the adjacent properties. If the development includes other types of dwellings, such as semi-
<br /> attached dwellings or townhouses, those types of dwellings shall relate to the predominant
<br /> characteristics of the adjacent one-family detached dwellings with respect to scale,mass,setback,
<br /> proportions and materials;
<br /> d. negative visual impacts of the development,if any,are screened from adjacent properties and nearby
<br /> streets by landscaping or other site planning techniques;
<br /> e. where opportunities exist, improved access is provided to, or additional links and connections are
<br /> developed to,a town system of public facilities,such as open space,recreation facilities,footpaths or
<br /> • bicycle paths;
<br /> f. that any building which contains more than one dwelling unit is designed so that either:
<br /> I) the building has the exterior appearance of a one-family dwelling or,
<br /> 2) alternatively, if one-family attached dwellings and/or townhouses (See 9.2.2b. or e. and the
<br /> definitions of those terms under"Dwelling,Structural Characteristics"in Section 2,Definitions.)
<br /> are constructed,each individual dwelling unit has direct access to ground level and an opportunity
<br /> for a private yard,patio,or other private outdoor space;
<br /> g. there are provisions for common facilities, such as recreation or parking, or for services such as the
<br /> maintenance of streets,walkways or paths, utilities, landscaping or recreation facilities;
<br /> h. where there are sufficient dwellings units, the layout of the street(s) and interior drive(s) will
<br /> accommodate vehicles,other than automobiles,that are used in local transportation services.
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