PHASE III (24-36 months from issuance of special permit): Total number of
building permits issued for dwelling units may equal the total number of dwelling
units approved under this special permit. 8.5.16 Special Permit Conditions. As a condition of approval, the Planning & Zoning Board may
require such changes in the proposed development plans and may impose such conditions and
safeguards as it deems necessary to secure the objectives of this by-law, and to protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and of the Town of Easton. 8.5.17 Change in Plans After Grant of Special Permit. No change in any aspect of the approved
plans shall be permitted unless approved in writing by the Planning & Zoning Board. A new or amended
special permit will be required if the Planning & Zoning Board determines any proposed change to be
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substantial. 8.5.18 Building Permits. No building permit shall be issued for any structure within an approved
ARD unless such structure is in compliance with this By-law and terms and conditions of any special
permit there under. 8.6 RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND
8.6.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is:
1. To provide sub-dividers an option to develop a parcel of land under less stringent
requirements, where, and only where, the Board determines that such alternative
procedures will promote development of the parcel in the best interests of the
Town. 2. To promote a lower density of housing than is normally allowed through
conventional subdivision. 3. To alleviate the Town’s short-and long-term costs for road maintenance and
lighting. 4. To minimize construction in or near environmentally sensitive areas. 5. To preserve the rural character of the Town. 8.6.2 General Provisions. The Planning & Zoning Board may grant a special permit to allow the
development of a subdivision as a Residential Compound. Subdivision approval, pursuant to G.L. c.
41, is also necessary. 1.