Strips or narrow parcels of Common Land shall be permitted only when
necessary for providing access to the Common Land from a public or private
way, or if the Planning & Zoning Board finds that a vegetated buffer strip along
the site’s perimeter is appropriate and consistent with the purpose of ARD
development. 3. Common Land may be set aside in more than one parcel provided that the size,
shape, and location of such parcels are suitable for the designated uses. 4. The Common Land shall include adequate upland access from a way public or
private. 8.5.9 Use of the Common Land. The Common Land shall be dedicated and used for natural resource
protection, recreation, park-purposes, Community Facilities, outdoor education, agriculture,
horticulture forestry, or for any combination of such uses. The following requirements shall apply:
1. A portion of the Common Land may also be used for the construction of leaching
areas associated with septic disposal systems serving the ARD or for water
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supply wells serving the ARD, if the Planning & Zoning Board determines that
such use will enhance the specific purpose of the ARD and promote better overall
site planning. Septic disposal easements shall be no larger than reasonably
necessary. If any portion of the Common Land is used for the purpose of such
leaching areas or wells, the Planning & Zoning Board shall require adequate
assurances and covenants that such facilities shall be maintained by the lot
owners within the ARD. 2. A portion of the Common Land may also be used for ways serving as pedestrian
walks, bicycle paths and emergency access or egress to the Common Land or
adjacent land, if the Planning & Zoning Board determines that such a use will
enhance the specific purpose of the ARD and promote better overall site
planning, and if the Planning & Zoning Board finds that adequate assurances and
covenants exist to ensure proper maintenance of such facilities by the owner(s)
of the Common Land. 3.