Chapter 185, SITE PLAN REVIEW

		[HISTORY: Adopted by the Planning Board of the Town of Hillsborough 12-8-1982. Amendments noted where applicable.]

		GENERAL REFERENCES

Planning Board -- See Ch. 55.

Building construction -- See Ch. 107.

Floodplain development -- See Ch. 138.

Sewers -- See Ch. 181.

Subdivision of land -- See Ch. 201.

Zoning -- See Ch. 229.

		§ 185-1. Applicability. [Amended 9-17-1997]

		These site plan review regulations apply to the development or change or expansion of use of tracts for nonresidential uses or for multifamily units, which are defined as any structures containing more than two dwelling units. All such development or change or expansion of use requires site plan review approval, unless exempted by these regulations.

		§ 185-2. Purpose.

		The purpose of the site review procedure is to:

		A.Protect the public health, safety and welfare.

		B.Promote balanced growth.

	C.Promote the timing of development.

		D.Prevent premature and uncoordinated development of land without the adequate provision of public services and facilities.

		E.Ensure sound site utilization.

		F.Avoid development which may result in negative environmental impacts, including but not limited to the protection of air, water and soils.

		G.Guide the character of development.