Appeal. The decision of the Planning & Zoning Board may be appealed in accordance with
G.L. c. 40A, s. 17 to a court of competent jurisdiction. 10.7 SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR SECTION 3 USES. 10.7.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to provide for site plan review of religious, educational,
and child care centers otherwise “exempt” pursuant to G.L. c. 40A, s. 3. 10.7.2 Site Plan Review Required. Prior to the issuance of any building permit or certificate of
occupancy, the establishment, alteration, change, extension, or reconstruction of uses B.1, B.2, or B.3,
as set forth in the Table of Use Regulations, shall require site plan approval from the Planning & Zoning
Board pursuant to this Section. 10.7.3 Scope of Site Plan Review. Under this Section, Site Plan Review shall be limited to two
inquiries:
1. Whether the use qualifies for protection under G.L. c. 40A, s. 3; and, if so,
2. What reasonable regulations concerning the bulk and height of structures and
determining yard sizes, lot area, setbacks, open space, parking and building
coverage requirements, if any, should be imposed on the use. 10-5
10.7.4 Required Information. All applications for Site Plan Review shall be in writing and provide,
at a minimum, the following information:
1. Name and address of applicant person or entity;
2. Name and address of property owner;
3. Description of the proposed use and any documents necessary to establish
threshold compliance with G.L. c. 40A, s. 3;
4. Reason that relief is requested from otherwise applicable zoning requirements;
5. If necessary to reach a decision on the application, the Planning & Zoning Board
may request further information from the applicant consistent with G.L. c. 40A,
s. 3, specifying in detail the information required. 10.7.5 Site Plan; Contents. In addition, the applicant shall submit a site plan with the following
information:
1. Legend depicting all pertinent existing and proposed site features. 2. The date and north arrow shall be shown on the plans. 3.