For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Any other term not defined in this subchapter shall have the meaning set forth in the definitions section of any applicable regulations (e.g., the zoning regulations for zoning applications, the subdivision regulations for subdivision or resubdivision applications, inland wetlands and watercourses regulations for the town and the like).
COMMISSION(S). One or all of the land use regulatory agencies of the town known as the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission.
IMPROVED LAND AREA. Any portion(s) of a development site not covered by buildings but covered by parking, driveways, outdoor storage or loading areas, lawns, formal landscaped areas or any other area not in its natural state.
PROCESSING OF LAND USE APPLICATION(S). The actions of a commission, supported by staff employed by the town of independent contractors or consultants, in receiving, reviewing and acting upon an application to conduct an activity regulated by the Commission and including both pre-action reviews and post-approval supervision of work and inspection of activities permitted.
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