The Planner shall classify each project as a major or minor development. Minor developments are smaller scale, less complex projects for which a less complex review process is adequate to protect the Town’s interests. Major developments are larger, more complex projects for which a more detailed review process and additional information are necessary.
A. Minor Developments
Projects meeting one or more of the thresholds listed below shall be considered a Minor Development. For calculation purposes, the baseline for meeting these threshold standards shall consider all changes during the five (5) year period prior to the date of application for Site Plan Review:
1. Construction or addition of 2,500 square feet or fewer of gross non-residential floor area.
2. Converting the use of an existing structure and/or property from one (1) lawfully existing nonresidential use to another single non-residential use provided that a building permit is not required for 50% or more of the structure.
3. Addition of one (1) non-residential use to a structure that is currently utilized for one (1) lawfully existing non-residential use.
4. Adding less than 10,000 square feet of impervious surface and associated infrastructure, such as drainage, to one parcel. Existing impervious surfaces shall be counted to determine the 10,000 sq. ft. calculation. Any increase in impervious cover that exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. constitutes a Major Development for Site Plan Review purposes.
5. Establishing or expanding a municipal use on one (1) Town-owned parcel within the thresholds stated above for a Minor Development.
6. Components of a Major Development for Site Plan Review specifically delegated by the Planning Board subject to Planning Board appear per 402.10.7.D.
7. Establishing or expanding a new use(s) that requires Staff Review Committee approval as expressly provided in this Ordinance within the thresholds for a minor development.
B. Major Developments
Projects meeting any one of the following require Site Plan Review approval by the Planning Board:
1. Construction or addition of more than 2,500 square feet of gross non-residential floor area in the previous five years including square footage duly approved by the Staff Review Committee as a minor development.
2. Change of use of a structure and/or property principally used for residential purposes to one (1) or more non-residential uses
3. Addition of two (2) or more non-residential uses within the previous five years
4. Construction of impervious surfaces exceeding 10,000 square feet. Existing impervious surfaces shall be counted to determine the 10,000 sq. ft. calculation.
5. Projects than involve two (2) or more parcels/properties.
6. Projects that trigger Conditional Use review in addition to Site Plan Review.
7. Any Site Plan Review project(s) which is/are not classified as Minor Developments.
