The Planning & Zoning Board shall adopt rules and regulations,
including fees, for the conduct of business and for the purpose of this By-law and Chapter 40A of the
General Laws, and shall file a copy of such rules and fees with the Town Clerk. 10.5 SPECIAL PERMITS. 10.5.1 Special Permit Granting Authority. The Board of Appeals, Planning & Zoning Board, and
the Board of Selectmen shall be the Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) as specified in the
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various sections of this By-law and, when designated herein, shall hear and decide applications for
special permits. 10.5.2 Criteria. Special permits shall be granted by the SPGA, unless otherwise specified herein,
only upon its written determination that the adverse effects of the proposed use will not outweigh its
beneficial impacts to the town or the neighborhood, in view of the particular characteristics of the site,
and of the proposal in relation to that site. In addition to any specific factors that may be set forth in
this By-Law, the determination shall include consideration of each of the following:
1. Social, economic, or community needs which are served by the proposal;
2. Traffic flow and safety, including parking and loading;
3. Adequacy of utilities and other public services;
4. Neighborhood character and social structures;
5. Impacts on the natural environment; and
6. Potential fiscal impact, including impact on town services, tax base, and
employment taking into account any proposed mitigation. 10.5.3 Application. The SPGA may adopt additional rules relative to the issuance of special permits
and shall file a copy with the Town Clerk. The rules shall prescribe a size, form, contents, style, and
number of copies of plans and specifications and the procedure for submission and approval of such
permits. 10.5.4 Conditions. The SPGA may impose additional conditions and limitations as it may deem
necessary. 10.5.5 Regulations. The SPGA may adopt rules and regulations for the administration of this Section. 10.5.6 Fees.