At the time of its conveyance (if applicable), the Common Land shall be free of
all encumbrances, mortgages or other claims (including pre-existing
conservation easements or restrictions), except as to easements, restrictions and
encumbrances required or permitted by this by-law. 8.5.11 Site Development Standards. 1. Within the ARD, adequate access shall be provided to each dwelling unit. Such
access shall be convenient and appropriate for residents and emergency services. 2. To the greatest extent possible, open spaces, common land, house sites, streets
and house lots shall be designed with due respect to natural landscape features,
scenic views, topography, soils, and natural drainage patterns. 3. All utilities shall be installed underground. 4. Within the ARD, there shall b a buffer zone of at least twenty-five (25) feet in
width around the entire perimeter of the Development. The buffer zone shall
include natural vegetation, plantings, walls, fences, or vegetated earthen berms
to provide a screening barrier between the development and the abutting
properties. Screening plantings shall be provided between the wall or fence and
the abutting property. The buffer zone and its associated screening barrier shall
be designated on the Special Permit Plan. The detailed plan for planting and
screening shall be prepared by a Registered Landscape Architect and shall be
part of the Special Permit application. The actual requirements regarding
buffering, plantings and screening shall be determined by the SPGA, the
Planning & Zoning Board, as part of the Special Permit process. 5. Retail sales and/or services may be provided within the ARD site for the
convenience of residents and guests only. Signage for such sales or services shall
be building-mounted only; sign area shall not exceed six (6) square feet; there
shall be only one identification sign per business; and signage shall not be
illuminated.