Section 5000. Administration

Subdivision Regulations Table of Contents
Section 1000 | Section 2000 | Section 3000 | Section 4000 | Section 5000

5100. Inspection

For the protection of the town and future residents of the subdivision, a series of inspections during the course of construction are required to ensure compliance with the approved Definitive Plan and these Rules.

5110. Inspection Requests

Inspections shall be requested by the sub-divider at least four (4) full working days in advance by written notice to the Board and its duly authorized representative.

5120. Inspections Required 

The sub-divider shall contact the Planning Board and its duly authorized representative for inspections regarding the following aspects of the subdivision, at the specified times:

5121. Roadbeds

following excavation of the roadbed, but prior to any backfilling.

5122. Drainage system

following installation of drain pipe, culverts, catch basins, and all related construction, but prior to any backfilling.

5123. Underground utilities

following laying of electric, telephone, and fire alarm cable in roadway and to individual dwellings, but prior to any backfilling.

5124. Finished gravel foundation

following application, grading, and compaction of gravel foundation.

5125. Pavement

notice shall be given so that inspection may be conducted during and upon completion of paving.

5126. Final inspection

following completion of roadways, permanent bench marks, curbing, berming, walkways, grading, seeding, and cleanup.

5130. Backfilling

No water main, storm drain, catch basin, utility installation, road sub‑grade or foundation, or any other item of work designated for inspection, shall be backfilled or paved over until inspected and approved by the Board or its duly authorized representative.

5200. Reference

For matters not covered by these Rules, reference is made to G.L. c.41, ss. 81K ‑ 81GG, inclusive, as amended.

5300. Separability

If any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or provision of these Rules shall be adjudged invalid, the adjudication shall apply only to the material so adjudged, and the remainder of these shall be deemed to remain valid and effective.

5400. Amendments

These Rules or any portion thereof may be amended, supplemented, or repealed from time to time by the Board, after a public hearing, on its own motion or by petition.