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                                  TOWN OF EXETER
                            SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS/

                                     June 30, 1992



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                 Prepared for the Exeter Planning Department by the
                            Rockingham Planning Commission
                                   121 Water Street
                                   Exeter, NH 03833
                                     (603) 778-0885







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          SECTION                           TABLE OF CONTENTS                          PAGE

                RECORD OF AMENDMENTS  .................................................


          1     AUTHORITY  ............................................................


          2     TITLE  ................................................................


                2.1    SHORT TITLE  ....................................................


          3     PURPOSE ..............................................................


          4     JURISDICTION .........................................................     2


          5     DEFINITIONS ..........................................................     2


          6     PROCEDURE  ............................................................    4


                6.1    PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW .........................................    4


                       6.1.1       Preliminary Conceptual Consultation    ................ 4
                       6.1.2       Design Review Phase  ................................   5.


                6.2    FORMAL APPLICATION  .............................................   5


                       6.2.1       submission .........................................    5
                       6.2.2       Technical Review Committee   .........................  6
                       6.2.3       Board Action  .......................................   6
                       6.2.4       Extensions .........................................    6
                       6.2.5       Conditional Approval   ...............................  6
                       6.2.6       Failure to Act  .....................................   7
                       6.2.7       Public Hearing and Notice   ..........................  7
                       6.2.8       Procedures - Minor Subdivisions
                                   and Lot Line Adjustments   ...........................  8
                       6.2.9       Recording Procedure   ................................  8


          7     PLAN REQUIREMENTS  ....................................................    8


                7.1    SUBDIVISION PLAN  ...............................................   8


                       7.1.1       Professional Standards   .............................  8
                       7.1.2       Sheet Size .........................................    8
                       7.1.3       Required Exhibits   ..................................  9

                7.2    OTHER REQUIRED PLANS, STUDIES AND/OR EXHIBITS    .................  13


                       7.2.1       Plans  .............................................    13
                       7.2.2       Studies  ...........................................    13
                       7.2.3       other Plans, Studies and/or Exhibits    ..............  14


                7.3    ITEMS REQUIRED FOR FINAL APPROVAL   .............................   14












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          SECTION                                                                         PAGE


          8      GENERAL STANDARDS   ...................................................    15


                 8.1   OVERVIEW ......................................................      15


                 8.2   GENERAL PRINCIPLES   ............................................    15


          9      DESIGN STANDARDS  ....................................................     16


                 9.1   OVERVIEW ......................................................      16


                 9.2   DESIGN STANDARDS   ..............................................    16


                       9.2.1         Streets  ...........................................   16
                       9.2.2         Driveways .........................................    17
                       9.2.3         Sidewalks .........................................    18
                       9.2.4         Bridges  ...........................................   18
                       9.2.5         Drainage Improvements   .............................  18
                       9.2.6         Water Service  .....................................   18
                       9.2.7         Sewage Disposal  ...................................   19
                       9.2.8         Installation of Utilities   .........................  21
                       9.2.9         Easements .........................................    21
                       9.2.10        Flood Hazard Areas   ................................  21
                       9.2.11        Open Space  ........................................   22
                       9.2.12        Monuments and Benchmarks   ..........................  23
                       9.2.13        Property Boundaries, Bearings and Distances     ....... 23


          10     PERFORMANCE AN MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE     ................................  24


                 10.1         POSTING OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE    ........................  24


                 10.2         RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE    ........................  24


                 10.3         MAINTENANCE BOND   ........................................   25


          11     WAIVERS  .............................................................     25


                 11.1 GENERAL   .......................................................     25


                 11.2 CONDITIONS   ....................................................     26


                 11.3 PROCEDURES   ....................................................     26


          12     PENALTIES  ...........................................................     26











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         SECTION                                                                      PAGE


         13    FEES  ................................................................   26


               13.1 SCHEDULE OF FEES    ..............................................  26


                      13.1.1      Administrative and other Fees   ..................... 27


                      13.1.2      Public Notice and Hearing Fees   .................... 27


                      13.1.3      Inspection Service Fee   ............................ 27


         14    VALIDITY  ............................................................   27


               14.1 INTERPRETATION    ................................................  27


               14.2 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS    ........................................  27


               14.3 SAVING CLAUSE    .................................................  27


         is    EFFECTIVE DATE  ......................................................   27


               APPENDIX A  ..........................................................   28




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                                LAND SUBDIVISION CONTROL REGULATIONS


                                    TOWN OF EXETER, NEW HAMPSHIRE




        SECTION I - AUTHORITY


        Under the authority vested in the Exeter Planning Board by a public vote held at the
        Town Meeting of March 24, 1969, in accordance with the State law then in effect, and
        in accordance with current State laws including, but not limited to, Chapters        672
        through 677 inclusive of the Revised Statutes Annotated of the State of New Hampshire,
        the Exeter Planning Board adopts the following regulations governing the subdivision
        of land within the Town of Exeter, New Hampshire.


        SECTION II - TITLE


        These regulations shall be known and may be cited as the "Subdivision Regulations for
        the Town of Exeter, New Hampshire" as adopted April 8, 1971, and subsequently amended.


        2.1 SHORT TITLE


        Subdivision Regulations.


        SECTION III - PURPOSE


        These regulations are adopted for the following purposes:

               (a)   To protect and provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare
                     of the municipality.


               (b)   To guide the future growth and development of the municipality, in
                     accordance with the Master Plan.


               (c)   To provide for adequate light, air, and privacy; to secure safety from
                     fire, flood, and other danger; and to prevent overcrowding of the land
                     and undue congestion of population.

               (d)   To protect and conserve the value of land throughout the municipality and
                     the value of buildings and improvements upon the land; and to minimize
                     the conflicts among the uses of land and buildings.

               (e)   To provide adequate and efficient transportation, water, sewage disposal,
                     schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation, and other public requirements
                     and facilities.


               M     To provide for suitably located streets, sidewalks and accessways of
                     sufficient width to accommodate existing and prospective traffic (both
                     vehicular and pedestrian); to afford access for firefighting equipment
                     to buildings; and to be coordinated so as to compose a convenient and
                     safe circulation system.

               (g)   To establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for sub-
                     divisions in order to further the orderly layout and use of land; and to
                     insure proper descriptions and monumenting of subdivided land.










                (h)   To insure that public facilities are available and will have a sufficient
                      capacity to serve proposed subdivisions.

                (i)   To prevent the pollution of air, land, watercourses, and waterbodies; to
                      assure the adequacy of drainage facilities; to safeguard the water table;
                      and to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources
                      throughout the municipality in order to preserve the integrity,
                      stability, and beauty of the community and the value of the land.

                (j)   To provide for open spaces through the most efficient design and layout
                      of the land, while preserving the density of land as established in the
                      Zoning Ordinance of the municipality.


          SECTION IV - JURISDICTION


          The provisions of these regulations shall apply to all land within the boundaries Of
          the Town of Exeter. No land shall be subdivided or lots conveyed or sold within the
          corporate limits of the municipality until:

                (a)   the Planning Board has given final approval of the subdivision plan after
                      a public hearing and after the Chairman of the Board (or designee) has
                      affixed his/her signature on the approved plan;

                (b)   the applicant has complied with all of the regulations herein, including
                      the posting of appropriate performance guarantees; or

                (c)   the approved plan is filed with the Rockingham  County Registry of Deeds.

          No building permit, occupancy permit, or other local permit shall be issued for any
          parcel or plat until an approved subdivision plan is presented to the Building
          Inspector by the applicant.


          SECTION V - DEFINITIONS


          5.1   Abutter: Abutter shall mean any person whose property is located in New
                Hampshire and adjoins, or is directly   across a street or stream from a land
                under consideration by the Board. For purposes of receiving testimony only,
                and not for purposes of notification, the term "abutter" shall include any
                person who is able to demonstrate that his/her land will be directly affected
                by the proposal under consideration. For purposes of receipt of notification
                by the Town of a Planning Board hearing, in the case of an abutting property
                being under condominium or other form of collective ownership, the term abutter
                shall mean the officers of the collective or association, as defined in RSA
                356-B:3, XXIII, and any amendments thereto.

          5.2   Applicant: Applicant shall mean the owner of record of the land to be sub-
                divided, including any subsequent owner of record making any subdivision of
                such land or any part thereof, or the duly authorized agent of any such owner.

          5.3   Board: Board shall mean the Planning Board of the Town of Exeter, New Hampshire
                as established under the provisions of RSA 673:2, as amended.

          5.4   Certified Soil Scientist: A person qualified in soil classification and mapping
                who is certified by the State of New Hampshire Board of Natural Scientists.


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         5.5   Completed Application: This term refers to the application form with all
               information completed as requested on the form (with the exception of requested
               waivers from applicable regulations), all attachmentsf drawings, approvals and
               other paperwork as requested in the form or elsewhere in these regulations, and
               all fees and administrative expenses as indicated in these regulations.

         5.6   Cul-de-sac: A cul-de-sac shall mean a short, minor, local street, having only
               one end open for vehicular traffic with the other end terminated by a turn-
               around for vehicles.


         5.7   Easement: An easement shall mean the right or privilege that a person may have
               in another's land usually for the purpose of installing and/or maintaining
               utilities and drainage ways.

         5.8   Engineer or Surveyor: These terms shall denote the duly designated, legally
               recognizedf New Hampshire licensed engineer or surveyor employed by the
               applicant as may be pertinent to the actual services to be performed in
               accordance with the provisions set forth in RSA 310-A as amended.

         5.9   Imi3rovement: Improvement shall refer to site grading, landscaping, street or
               road construction, and utilities (including water, sewer, electric, gas, storm
               drainage and their appurtenances) to be installed or agreed to be installed by
               the applicant on land to be used for public or private streets and easements
               or other purposes as are necessary for general development of the subdivision.

         5.10  Lot: A piece or parcel of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a
               principal building or a group of such buildings and accessory buildings, or
               utilized for a principal use and uses accessory or incidental to the operation
               thereof, together with such open spaces as required by these regulations and/or
               the Town's Zoning Ordinance, and having frontage on a public street, private
               way or right-of-way.

         5.11  Lot Line Adiustment: A lot line adjustment shall mean the movement of a
               property boundary line which involves the exchange of abutting land among two
               or more owners, without increasing the number of lots. A lot line adjustment
               may not create a non-conforming lot where a lot was previously conforming, and
               a lot line adjustment may not increase the non-conformity of an already non-
               conforming lot, except in accordance with the provisions of the Exeter Zoning
               Ordinance.


         5.12  Minor Subdivision: A minor subdivision shall mean the division of a lot, tract,
               or parcel of land which would create three or less building lots, and which
               does not require the installation of any new streets or roads (public or
               private) or the extension of any municipally owned utilities (sewer and water) .

         5.13  Plat: Plat shall mean the final map, drawing, or chart on which the applicant's
               plan of subdivision is presented to the Exeter Planning Board for approval and
               which, if approved, shall be submitted to the Rockingham County Registry of
               Deeds for recording.

         5.14  Public Sewage Disposal System: This term shall refer to any wastewater
               collection and treatment system which has at least fifteen (15) service
               connections or regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25)
               individuals daily at least sixty (60) days out of the year.


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          5.15   Public Water System: As defined by RSA 485:1-XV, this term shall refer to any
                 water distribution system which has at least fifteen (15) service connections
                 or regularly serves an average of at least twenty-five (25) individuals daily
                 at least sixty (60) days out of the year.

          5.16   Street: As set forth in RSA 672:13, street means, relates to and includes
                 street, avenue, boulevard, road, land, alley, viaduct, highway, freeway and
                 other ways.    The term "streets" shall also apply to areas on any plans
                 designated as streets, roads, lanes, etc. as defined in RSA 674:41. A street
                 is a public or private way intended to provide vehicular movement, and which
                 may or may not be continued at a latter date.

          5.17   Subdivision: Subdivision means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel (which
                 may include one or more tracts, lots, or parcels) of land into two or more
                 lots, plats, sites, or other divisions of land for the purpose, whether
                 immediate or future, for sale, rent, lease, or building development; in short,
                 any division of land which creates the potential for additional dwelling units
                 or bedrooms.   The term includes resubdivision, and when appropriate to the
                 context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the land or territory
                 subdivided. The division of a parcel of land held in common and subsequently
                 divided into parts among several owners shall be deemed a subdivision for the
                 purposes of these regulations, in accordance with RSA 672:14, as amended.


          SECTION VI - PROCEDURE


          6.1 PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW


                 6.1.1 Preliminary conceptual Consultation


                 In accordance with RSA 676:4, II-(a), an individual who anticipates submitting
                 a formal application for subdivision approval has the option of informally
                 consulting with the Boa rd prior to formal submission.

                 (a)   Purpose: The purpose of a preliminary consultation is to familiarize the
                       Board with the basic concept of the proposed subdivision.               The
                       consultation can also help to acquaint the potential applicant with     the
                       formal application process and particular information that the Board    may
                       request.


                 (b)   Limits of the Review: The Board shall conduct the preliminary conceptual
                       consultation at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.             The
                       applicant will make a presentation defining the general scope and concept
                       of the subdivision and/or development and how the land will be divided
                       and/or used.

                       Such consultation shall not bind either the applicant or the Board, and
                       statements made by the Board members shall not be the basis for
                       disqualifying said members or invalidating any action taken. The Board
                       and the applicant may discuss proposals in conceptual form only and in
                       general terms such as desirability of types of development and proposals
                       under the Town's Master Plan. Neither the applicant nor the Board shall
                       be bound by the discussions.




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               (c)   Proiect Description: In order to facilitate discussion, the potential
                     applicant is requested to prepare a base map of the property to be
                     subdivided.    The map should be drawn to scale, and may be drawn in
                     pencil.    The proposed subdivision should be drawn on the base map.
                     Dimensions may be approximate.       The data may be tentative, but all
                     information shall be sufficiently clear to illustrate all conditions on
                     the proposed subdivision and/or development of the property.

                     The following information or data is requested for a preliminary
                     conceptual consultation by the Board:

                     1.     General description of existing conditions on the site including
                            characteristics of the land, topography, vegetation, and similar
                            features.


                     2.     General description of available community facilities and
                            utilities.


                     3.     General description of the lots to be created, including their size
                            and dimensions, and a general use plan for the subdivision.

                     4.     A topographic map of the site showing in sketch form the proposed
                            layout of streets, lots, and other features in relation to existing
                            conditions and/or the location of other site development features.


               6.1.2 Design Review Phase


               In accordance with RSA 676:4. II-(b), the Board and/or the Technical Review
               Committee may engage in non-binding discussions with the applIcant, beyond
               conceptual and general discussions which involve more specific design and
               engineering details; provided, however, that the design review phase may
               proceed only after identification of and notice to abutters and the general
               public as required by RSA 676:4, I-(d). Statements made by Board members shall
               not be the basis for disqualifying said members or invalidating any action
               taken.


         6.2  FORMAL APPLICATION


               6.2.1 Submission


               Applications for subdivision approval shall be filed with the Planning
               Department and shall fulfill all the requirements of Sections 7, 8, 9, and 10
               of these regulations.     An application shall be on forms available from the
               Planning Department Office.      All subdivision plans shall be reviewed by a
               "Technical Review Committee" which shall determine their compliance with these
               regulations and any other applicable regulations including, but not limited to
               the Zoning Ordinance and the document entitled, Standard Specifications for
               Construction of Public Utilities in Exeter, New Hampshire (hereafter referred
               to as the "Public Works Specifications").      A completed application shall be
               submitted to, and accepted, by the Board only at a public hearing for which
               notice has been given to the applicant, abutters and the general public. Only
               completed applications will be placed on the Board's agenda in accordance with
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                6.2.2 Technical Review Committee (TRC)


                A "Technical Review Committee" (TRC) is hereby established to assist the Board
                in reviewing subdivision applications and plans.     The TRC will review sub-
                division plans to determine their conformance to these regulations, the Zoning
                ordinance and any other applicable regulations. The TRC, through its Chairman,
                shall provide the Board with a memorandum prior to the public hearing,
                summarizing its review of the subdivision application and plan, along with a
                recommendation to the Board for approval, approval with conditions, or
                disapproval.   The TRC shall consist Of representatives from: the Planning
                Department, Public Works Department, Fire Department, and Conservation
                Commission. Representatives from other Town agencies may be requested to serve
                on the TRC as required on a case by case basis. The Chairman of the TRC shall
                be the Town's Planning Director or his/her designated representative.


                6.2.3 Board Action


                The Board shall begin formal consideration of a subdivision application within
                thirty (30) days after submission and acceptance of the completed application.
                This consideration may begin on the same night as the completed application is
                accepted by the Board.

                Within ninety (90) days after submission and acceptance of a completed
                subdivision application, the Board shall act to approve, approve with
                conditions, or disapprove said application.      In cases where a subdivision
                application has been disapproved, the grounds for such disapproval shall be
                clearly stated in the minutes of the Board's meeting and notice provided to the
                applicant.


                6.2.4 Extensions


                The Board may apply to the Board of Selectmen for an extension not to exceed
                an additional ninety (90) days before acting to approve, approve with
                conditions, or disapprove an accepted subdivision application. An applicant
                may waive the requirement for Planning Board action within the time periods
                specified in Section 6.2.3, and consent in writing, to such extensions as may
                be mutually agreeable to both the Board and the applicant; in such an event,
                no application to the Board of Selectmen is required.


                6.2.5 Conditional Approval


                (a)   The Board may grant conditional approval of an application, but the plan
                      will not be signed or recorded until all of the conditions have been met.
                      A further public hearing is not required when said conditions:

                      1.    are administrative in nature;

                      2.    involve no discretionary judgement on the part of the Board; or

                      3.    involve the applicant's possession of permits and approvals granted
                            by other boards or governmental agencies.




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               (b)   The applicant shall have one year to comply with the conditions of
                     approval and have the plan signed by the Board. If the conditions are
                     not met within one year, the conditional approval shall lapse, unless a
                     mutually agreeable extension has been granted by the Board. Extensions
                     shall be granted only if there have been no amendments to the zoning
                     Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, or any other ordinances and
                     regulations which would render the subdivision plan nonconforming, and
                     if all required permits are still valid.


               6.2.6 Failure to Act


               upon failure of the Board to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the
               application, the Board of Selectmen shall, upon request of the applicant,
               immediately issue an order directing the Planning Board to act on the
               application within thirty (30) days per RSA 676:4, 1, (c) (1). If the Board does
               not act on the application within the thirty (30) day time period, then within
               forty (40) days of the issuance of the order, the Selectmen shall certify on
               the applicant's application that the plat is approved, unless within those
               forty (40) days the Selectmen have identified in writing a specific provision
               of the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Ordinance, or other applicable regula-
               tion or by-law with which the application does not comply. Such certification
               by the Selectmen of the foregoing shall constitute final approval for all
               purposes including filing and recording under RSA 674:37 and 676:18, and court
               review  under RSA 677:15.


               6.2.7   Public Hearing and Notice


               Before  acting on a completed subdivision application, the Board shall hold a
               public  hearing to discuss the merits of said application.      Per RSA 676;4,1,
               (e), a  public hearing shall not be required when the Board is considering or
               acting  upon:

               (a)   minor lot line adjustments and/or boundary agreements which do not create
                     buildable lots, except that abutters shall be notified in accordance with
                     this section and any abutter may be heard regarding the application upon
                     request; or

               (b)   disapprovals of applications based upon failure of the applicant to
                     supply information required by these regulations, including abutter's
                     identification; or failure to meet reasonable deadlines established by
                     the Board; or failure to pay Costs of notice or other fees required by
                     the Board.


               It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to supply the names and
               addresses of all abutters upon     filing the subdivision application with the
               Planning Department.     Abutters and the applicant shall be notified by the
               Planning Department, in the form  of a certified mailing, of the date upon which
               the application will be formally  submitted for acceptance by the Board. Notice
               shall be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to submission of the application.
               Notice to the general public will be given at the same time by advertisement
               in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town of Exeter and shall be posted
               in at least two (2) public places.       All Costs of notice, whether mailed,
               posted, or published, shall be paid in advance by the applicant, in accordance
               with RSA 676:4,1,(d).


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                6.2.8 Procedures for Minor Subdivisions and Lot Line AdiustmentR

                Per RSA 676:4, 111, the Board adopts the following procedures for minor sub
                divisions and lot line adjustments. Minor subdivision and lot line adjustment
               .applications may be submitted, reviewed, and approved at one or more Board
                hearings subject to the following conditions:

                (a)   Submission and Notice:    An application for minor subdivision approval
                      shall be submitted in the same manner prescribed in Section 6.2.1 of
                      these regulations. Notice of minor subdivision requests shall be given
                      in the same manner prescribed in Section 6.2.7 of these regulations.

                (b)   Public Hearing:   A public hearing, with notice as provided in Section
                      6.2.1, shall be held if requested by the applicant or abutters any time
                      prior to the Board's final decision on the minor subdivision application.

                (c)   Decision of the Board:     With the exception of the expedited review
                      procedures outlined above, the Board shall follow the same decision
                      making procedures specified for a regular subdivision.

                (d)   Rectuired Exhibits: The applicant shall supply the same information (if
                      applicable) as prescribed in Section 7.2.3, Items (a) and (b), however,
                      the Existing Site Conditions Plan and the Subdivision Layout Plan can be
                      shown on the same sheet.


                6.2.9 Recording Procedu e


                All subdivision plans, whether approved or approved with conditions, shall be
                filed by the Town with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.         Per RSA
                676:4,I(g), The cost of said filing is considered an administrative expense,
                and shall be borne by the applicant. The filing fee will be determined by the
                Registry at the date of filing.


          SECTION VII - PLAN REQUIREMENTS


          7.1 SUBDIVISION PLAN


                7.1.1 Professional Standards


                Subdivision plat plans shall be stamped by a land surveyor licensed in New
               .Hampshire. Plans of roadways, utilities, bridges and culverts, drainage and
                other construction plans shall be prepared and stamped by a registered
                professional engineer licensed in the State of New Hampshire.       In specific
                cases, the Board may waive these requirements when deemed appropriate.


                7.1.2 Sheet Size


                Plans, drawn in ink, shall be presented on one of the following sheet sizes:

                      8 1/21, x 11",   11" x 17",   17" x 22",    22" x 34"   or   24" x 36"

                The Board requests only one sheet size be used for preparing all plans.




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               7.1.3 Required Exhibits


               In order for the Board to comprehensively evaluate a subdivision proposal, the
               applicant is expected to supply the following information as part of the
               subdivision plan:

               (a)   Existing Site Conditions Plan: The purpose of this plan is to provide
                     general information on the site, its existing conditions, and to provide
                     the base data from which the subdivision will be designed.       The plan
                     shall show the following:

                     1.    Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of: the owner, applicant,
                           and person(s) or firm(s) preparing the plan (including: engineer,
                           architect or land surveyor).


                     2.    Name of the subdivision.


                     3.    Location of the land/site together with the names and addresses of
                           all owners of record of abutting properties and their existing use.

                     4.    Title, date, north arrow and scale.


                     5.    Tax map reference.


                     6.    Zoning district reference.

                     7.    A vicinity sketch showing the location of the land/site in relation
                           to the surrounding public street system and other pertinent
                           location features within a distance of 1,000 feet.


                     8,    Natural features including watercourses and waterbodies, tree
                           lines, and other significant vegetative cover, topographic features
                           and any other environmental features which are significant to the
                           site design process.

                     9.    Existing contours at intervals not to exceed two (2) feet with spot
                           elevations provided when the grade is less than five (5) percent.

                     10.   A High Intensity Soil Survey (HISS) of an entire site, or a portion
                           thereof. Such soil surveys shall be prepared by a certified soil
                           scientist in accordance with the standards established by the
                           Rockingham County Conservation District.      Any cover letters or
                           explanatory data provided by the certified soil scientist shall
                           also be submitted.


                     11.   Surveyed exterior property lines showing bearings, distances,
                           monument locations and the area of the total undivided lot.


                     12.   The lines of existing abutting streets.

                     13.   The location, elevation, and layout of existing catch basins and
                           other surface drainage features.




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                      14.    The shape, size, height and location of all existing structures on
                             the site and within 200 feet of the site.


                      15.    The size and location of all existing public and private utilities.

                      16.    The location of all existing easements and other encumbrances.

                      17.    All other features which would fully explain the existing
                             conditions of the land.


                (b)   Subdivision Layout Plan: The purpose of this plan is to illustrate the
                      layout of the subdivision lots, rights-of-way, easements, and other uses
                      of land within the subdivision.     It shall be prepared on reproducible
                      mylar and be suitable for filing with the Rockingham County Registry of
                      Deeds. The plan shall depict the following items:

                      1.     Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of: the owner, applicant,
                             and person(s) or firm(s) preparing the plan (including: engineer,
                             architect or land surveyor).


                      2.     Name of the subdivision.


                      3.     Location of the land/site together with the names and addresses of
                             all owners of record of abutting properties.


                      4.     Title, date, north arrow and scale.


                      5.     Tax map reference.


                      6.     Zoning district reference.

                      7.     The location and dimensions of all boundary lines of the property
                             to be expressed in feet and decimals of a foot.

                      8.     The location and width of all existing and proposed streets and
                             easements, alleys, and other public ways, plus easement and
                             proposed street rights-of-ways and building setback lines.

                      9.     The locations, dimensions and areas of all proposed lots.

                      10.    The location of all test pits and the 4,000 square foot septic
                             reserve areas for each newly created lot.

                      11.    A High Intensity Soil Survey (HISS) of an entire site, or a portion
                             thereof. Such soil surveys shall be prepared by a certified soil
                             scientist in accordance with the standards established by the
                             Rockingham County Conservation District. Any cover letters or
                             explanatory data provided by the certified soil scientist shall
                             also be submitted.


                      12.    Sufficient data acceptable to the Board to determine readily the
                             location, bearing, and length of all lines; and sufficient data to
                             be able to reproduce such lines upon the ground; and the location
                             of all proposed monuments.


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                     13.   The location and dimensions of all property proposed to be set
                           aside for open space, parks, playgrounds or other public or private
                           reservations.    The plan shall describe the purpose of the
                           dedications or reservations, and the accompanying conditions
                           thereof (if any).

                     14.   Indication of the use of all lots (e.g., single family, two family,
                           multi-family, townhouse, commercial or industrial). Indication and
                           location of all parcels of land proposed to be dedicated to public
                           use and the conditions of such dedications, and a copy of such
                           private deed restriction as are intended to cover part of all of
                           the tract.


                     15.   Newly created lots shall be consecutively numbered or lettered in
                           alphabetical order in accordance with Section 9.2.1(h) of these
                           regulations.   The blocks in numbered additions to subdivisions
                           bearing the same name shall be numbered or lettered consecutively
                           throughout the several additions.


                     16.   The following notations shall also be shown:

                           (a)   Explanation of drainage easements, if any.

                           (b)   Explanation of site easements, if any.

                           (c)   Explanation of reservations, if any.


                     17.   Block for approval by the Board as follows:



                     Town of Exeter Planning Board




                     Chairman                             Date



               (c)   Construction Plan: Submission of this plan will not be applicable in all
                     cases. The purpose of this plan is to provide detailed information and
                     layout of the improvements (if any are required) to be constructed as
                     part of the subdivision.      Such plans shall contain the following
                     information:


                     1.    Profiles showing existing and proposed elevations along center
                           lines of all roads. Where a proposed road intersects an existing
                           road or roads, the elevation along the center line of the existing
                           road or roads within three hundred (300) feet of the intersection,
                           shall be shown on the plan.      Radii of all curves, lengths of
                           tangents, and central angles on all streets.

                     2.    Plans and profiles showing the locations and typical cross-sections
                           of street pavements including curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
                           drainage easements, rights-of-way, manholes, and catch basins; the


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                             locations of street trees, street lighting equipment, and street
                             signs; the location, size and invert elevations of existing and
                             proposed sanitary sewers, Btormwater drains, and fire hydrants,
                             showing connection to any existing or proposed utility systems; and
                             exact location and size of all water, gas or other underground
                             utilities or structures.


                       3.    Location, size, elevation, and other appropriate description of any
                             existing facilities or utilities, including, but not limited to,
                             existing streets, septic disposal facilities, sewers, drains, water
                             mains, wells, easements, waterbodies, watercourses and other
                             pertinent features, such as surface drainage areas, swamps, rail-
                             roads and buildings at the point of connection to proposed
                             facilities and utilities within the subdivision.           The water
                             elevations of adjoining waterbodies or watercourses at the date of
                             the survey, and the approximate high and low water elevations of
                             such waterbodies and watercourses.


                       4.    Topography at the same scale as the Existing Site Conditions Plan
                             with a contour interval of two (2) feet, referred to sea-level
                             datum. All datum provided shall reference the latest applicable
                             US Coast and Geodetic Survey datum and should be noted on the plat.

                       5.    A High Intensity Soil Survey (HISS) of an entire site, or a portion
                             thereof. Such Soil surveys sh   'all be prepared by a certified soil
                             scientist in accordance with the standards established by the
                             Rockingham County Conservation District.       Any cover letters or
                             explanatory data provided by the certified soil scientist shall
                             also be submitted.


                       6.    All other applicable provisions and references of the Public Works
                             Specifications.

                 (d)   Utilities Plan: Submission of this plan will not be applicable in all
                       cases.   The purpose of this plan is to clearly indicate the scope and
                       layout of all proposed utilities for the subdivision. Such plans should
                       address the following items:


                       1.    road layout
                       2.    water
                       3.    sewer
                       4.    pump stations
                       5.    stormwater drains
                       6.    fire hydrants and   fire alarms
                       7.    telephone
                       8.    cable television
                       9.    natural gas lines
                       10.   other transmission lines


                       In conjunction with submission of the Utilities Plan, the applicant shall
                       also submit any accompanying design calculations and analysis which
                       further explain the proposed installation of utilities.




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               (e)   Grading, Drainage, and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: Submission of
                     such a plan will not be applicable in all cases.     The applicant shall
                     submit such plans to the Board for any tract of land being developed or
                     subdivided, where one or more of the following conditions are proposed:

                     1.    A cumulative disturbed area exceeding 20,000 square feet.
                     2.    Construction of a street or road.
                     3.    A subdivision of three or more building lots or dwelling units.
                     4.    Disturbed critical areas.


                     Standard agricultural and timber harvesting practices are exempt from
                     this regulation.

               The Board may waive the requirement for all or part of a grading, drainage,
               erosion and sediment control plan if it determines that a plan is unnecessary
               because of the size, character, and/or natural conditions of a site.        All
               requests for waivers and action thereon shall be made in writing.

               A description of the design standards, plan requirements and other relevant
               criteria can be found in Addendum A of these regulations. The design standards
               shall apply to all development projects, regardless of size and/or scope.

        7.2 OTHER REQUIRED PLANS, STUDIES AND/OR EXHIBITS


        In an effort to determine the completeness of a subdivision application and its
        conformity to all applicable ordinances and regulations, the TRC may request an
        applicant to submit plans, studies and/or exhibits above and beyond those outlined
        in Section 7.1.3. In addition, the Board may also request the submission of plans,
        studies and/or exhibits above and beyond those outlined in Section 7.1.3. as part of
        their consideration of a complete subdivision application. In accordance with RSA
        676:4, I(g), the Board may require that the cost of preparing such plans and studies
        be borne by the applicant. Examples of such plans, studies and/or exhibits include,
        but are not  limited to the following:


               7.2.1 Plans


               (a)   A stormwater management plan in  accordance with Section 9.2.5 of these
                     regulations.

               (b)   A landscaping plan.

               (c)   An interior circulation plan for both automotive and pedestrian traffic.

               7.2.2 Studies


               (a)   A hydrogeologic study in accordance with Section 9.2.7(c) of these
                     regulations, if applicable.

               (b)   A sewer and water availability study.

               (c)   Traffic Impact Analysis:     All proposed commercial, industrial, or
                     residential developments shall be reviewed by the Board to ascertain that
                     adequate provisions have been made by the owner or his/her agent for
                     traffic safety. To facilitate this review, the applicant may be required

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                       to provide a traffic impact analysis when deemed necessary by the Board
                       due to the size, location or any other traffic-generating characteristic
                       of the development. Traffic impact analyses shall address each of the
                       following items:

                       1.    Traffic circulation, access and egress, adequacy of adjacent
                             streets and intersections, entrances and exits, traf f ic flow, sight
                             distances, accident statistics, curb cuts, turning lanes and
                             existing or recommended traffic signalization.

                       2.    Pedestrian safety, circulation, access and egress.

                       3.    Off-street parking and loading.

                       4.    Emergency vehicle access.

                       5.    off-site improvements necessitated by the development.

                 7.2.3 Other Plans, Studies and/or Exhibits


                 Any other plans, studies and/or exhibits which the Board may reasonably request
                 as necessary in order to make an informed decision on the applicant's proposal.
                 In such cases, the Board may retain the services of a qualified consultant(B)
                 to prepare any of the above plans, studies and/or exhibits. In accordance with
                 RSA 676:4, I(g), the Board requires that the cost of preparing such items be
                 borne by the applicant.


          7.3 ITEMS RE2UIRED FOR FINAL APPROVAL


          The Board will not give final approval to a subdivision application until the
          following items, if applicable, have been submitted and reviewed by the Board or its
          designated agent:

                 (a)   Draft of any protective covenants where the applicant proposes to
                       regulate land use within the development or otherwise protect the
                       proposed development.

                 (b)   Warranty deeds conveying to the Town any streets, rights-of-way, and
                       sites dedicated for public use. Such conveyance shall be in fee simple
                       form, free from all encumbrances.

                 (c)   As a condition of the Board's approval, the applicant shall execute a
                       subdivision agreement which specifies the terms and understandings
                       between the parties with respect to the terms of approval.

                 (d)   For subdivisions which do not involve the construction of a roadway, all
                       monumentation shall be in place and certified by the Board prior to final
                       Board signature of the subdivision plan. The applicant's surveyor must
                       complete the form entitled "Certificate of Monumentation Installation
                       Form" and have it signed by the Board.        Copies of said form can be
                       obtained from the Planning Department at the Exeter Town offices. For
                       subdivisions which involve the construction of a roadway, monumentation
                       shall be installed as part of the installation of other required
                       improvements as set forth in Section 9.3 of these regulations.


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               (e)   Any required performance guarantee, and deposit of inspection fee.

               (f)   All administrative, engineering review, recording fees and public notice
                     fees.


               (g)   Any required federal, state, or local approvals and/or permits.


        SECTION VIII - GENERAL STANDARDS


        8.1 OVERVIEW


        An applicant shall use the following general principles when designing and laying out
        a subdivision development within the Town of Exeter. These principles and require-
        ments shall be construed as the minimum requirements. The Board, at its discretion,
        may require higher standards in individual cases, or may waive certain requirements
        for good cause in accordance with the procedures outlined in these regulations.


        8.2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES


        An applicant shall observe the following general principles of land subdivision and
        development:


               (a)   Conformity with Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and official Zoning Map:
                     The subdivision plan shall be in harmony and consistent with the Master
                     Plan, Zoning Ordinance and official Zoning Map of the Town.

               (b)   Conformity to other Laws: Subdivision plans shall conform with all
                     regulations of the Board, and other applicable Town by-laws, ordinances,
                     regulations, and statutes of the local, State and federal governments.

               (c)   Character of Laud: All land to be subdivided shall be, in the judgement
                     of the Board, of such character that it can be used for building purposes
                     without danger to public health, safety, or the environment.          Land
                     subject to periodic flooding, poor drainage or other hazardous
                     conditions, shall not ordinarily be subdivided.     Land with inadequate
                     capacity for sanitary sewage disposal shall not be subdivided unless
                     connected to the municipal sewage system or a publicly approved private
                     sewage disposal system.

               (d)   Preservation of Natural Features: Insofar as possible, the subdivision
                     plan shall preserve such natural features as wetlands, watercourses,
                     waterbodies, floodplains, steep slopes, aquifer recharge areas, large or
                     unique trees, wildlife habitats and scenic views.     The street and lot
                     layout shall bear a logical relationship and be adapted to the topography
                     of the site. Extensive grading and filling is discouraged and should be
                     avoided to the extent possible.


               (e)   Scattered or Premature Development: The Board, in its discretion, will
                     not approve such scattered or premature development as would create
                     danger or injury to the general public health, safety and welfare due to
                     the lack of water supply, drainage, sewage disposal, transportation, or
                     other public services; nor will the Board approve such development which
                     will necessitate an excessive expenditure of public funds for the supply
                     of such services.


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                 (f)   Self-Imoosed Restrictions: If the owner places restrictions on any
                       portion of the land within the subdivision and/or development greater
                       than those required by these regulations or the Zoning ordinance, such
                       restrictions or reference thereto may be required to be indicated on the
                       subdivision plat, or the Board may require that restrictive covenants be
                       recorded with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds in forms approved
                       by the Town Attorney.


          SECTION IX - DESIGN STANDARDS


          9.1 OVERVIEW


          An applicant shall Use the following design standards when designing and laying out
          a subdivision development within the Town of Exeter. These principles and require-
          mentO shall be construed as the minimum requirements. The Board, at its discretion,
          may require higher standards in individual cases, or may waive certain requirements
          for good cause in accordance with the procedures outlined in these regulations.


          9.2 DESIGN STANDARDS


          The following design standards shall be observed in the layout of a subdivision and/or
          development  of-a site:


                 9.2.1 Streets


                 (a)   Platting of Streetst Insofar as the Master Plan or the official Zoning
                       Map does not indicate the size, location, direction and extent of a
                       street, and subject to the regulations hereinafter specified regarding
                       definite minimum widths, the arrangement of streets in a subdivision
                       shall provide for the continuation of the principal street existing in
                       the adjoining subdivisions, or of their proper projection when adjoining
                       property is not subdivided, and shall be of a width at least as great as
                       that of such existing streets, but no less than a fifty (50) foot right-
                       of-way.   Where, in the opinion of the Board, topographical conditions
                       make such continuance or conformity impractical, the Board may permit
                       dead-end streets as described below.


                 (b)   Dead-End Streets and Cul-De-Sac: Except where near-future connections are
                       planned, approved and bonded, dead-end streets shall not exceed 500 feet
                       in length. In addition, dead-end streets will not be allowed without an
                       asphalt, paved turn-around - minimum radius of fifty nine (59) feet from
                       center to outside edge of the roadway; for specifications, please review
                       the Public Works Specifications. Turn-arounds are also required at Town
                       boundaries for snow plows and school buses. Unless restricted by soil
                       conditions, topography, or other site conditions, all turn-arounds for
                       dead-end streets shall provide enough frontage for at least one legal-
                       sized lot.


                 (c)   Public Ways and Private Rights of Way: For a description of the Town'B
                       policy regarding the acceptance of proposed streets within a subdivision
                       and other private roadways, please review Selectmen's Policy 91.21.




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                     The Board shall not approve the creation of private rights of way to a
                     lot in a proposed subdivision unless, due to the parcel's configuration,
                     a hardship would be imposed and then only one lot shall be served by said
                     right of way.

                     Each newly created lot shall be provided with its own driveway access to
                     a public street unless otherwise approved by the Board.

               (d)   Future Subdivision: Where the plat submitted covers only a part of the
                     subdivider's entire tract or landholding, a sketch of the prospective
                     future street System of the unsubmitted part shall be furnished to the
                     Board and the street System of the part submitted shall be considered in
                     light of the adjustments and connections with the street system of the
                     part not yet submitted.

               (e)   Access: Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall not be
                     permitted. The subdividing of land shall be such as to provide each lot
                     with satisfactory access to an existing public street or highway by means
                     of either public street or way or permanent easement.

               (f)   Street Name Signs: At all intersections, street signs shall be provided
                     and installed by the developer in conformity with the specifications of
                     the Public Works Department.


               (g)   Street Names: Streets which join or are in alignment with streets of
                     abutting or neighboring properties shall bear the same name. No proposed
                     street name shall duplicate or have phonetic resemblance to existing
                     street names within the Town. A letter from the Fire Chief approving the
                     proposed street name(s) shall be submitted to the Board.

               (h)   Street Numbers: Street numbers shall be assigned as part of the Technical
                     Review Committee process.


               M     Other Design Standards: The document, Standard Specifications for Con-
                     struction of Public Utilities in Exeter, New Hampshire, contains detailed
                     design and construction standards and requirements for the following:

                     (1)   curbing
                     (2)   cul-de-sacs
                     (3)   road dimensions
                     (4)   curb radius intersections
                     (5)   intersection angles
                     (6)   sight distance
                     (7)   street drainage
                     (8)   road construction
                     (9)   utilities


               9.2.2 Driveways


               All permits for driveways and other access points onto a State highway shall
               be obtained from the NH Department of Transportation prior to final approval
               of the subdivision.   Any permits required for driveways onto local streets
               shall be obtained from the Public Works Department.



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                9.2.3 Sidewalks


                At the discretion of the Board, the applicant may be required to install
                sidewalks, five feet in width, on one or both sides of each newly created
                street. Detailed design and construction standards for sidewalks can be found
                in the Public Works Specifications.


                9.2.4 Bridges


                Bridges Must be built according to State of New Hampshire specifications, and
                all bridge plans must be approved by State engineers prior to construction.


                9.2.5 Drainage Improvements


                The Board may require the subdivider to provide engineering studies on the
                effect of such subdivision activity on the existing downstream drainage
                facilities outside the subdivision boundaries. Unless an exception is granted
                by the Board, the amount of post-development surface water runoff rates shall
                be equal to the pre-development runoff rates.

                Where it is determined that the'additional runoff incident to the development
                will overload or significantly increase an existing downstream drainage
                facility, the Board may require the provision of drainage easements or other
                improvements (i.e., retention/detention ponds and/or facilities) necessary
                alleviate such problems. All required drainage improvements and/or facilities
                shall be designed to accommodate a 25-year storm event.

                Plans shall include appropriate methods to extend and/or connect the proposed
                drainage system to adjacent land whether or not such land is developed. Such
                plans shall also reasonably anticipate upstream development and preserve
                natural watercourses within the basin.


                Detailed design and construction standards for the installation of drainage
                facilities can be found in the Public Works Specifications.


                9.2.6 Water Service


                (a)   Public and Municipal Water: All subdivisions shall provide public water
                      service (as defined by RSA 485:1-XV) or municipal water service when
                      available or required by the Board.      Installation of water mains is
                      subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. When a public
                      water system is proposed, the system shall be designed by a qualified
                      engineer.   Each system shall be designed to handle the expected flows
                      (domestic and fire) for present and future development within the
                      subdivision.    The number and location of fire hydrants shall be
                      determined by the Fire Department.

                      Detailed design and construction standards for the installation of water
                      mains can be found in the Public Works Specifications. The Board shall
                      reserve the right to inspect, or have its designated agent inspect the
                      installation of all water mains. The Department will also inspect the
                      installation of all public water systems in accordance with the State's
                      installation standards (Env-Ws 1000). The Water Division of the Exeter


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                     Public Works Department shall install all water mains and services on
                     existing Town roads from the existing main line to the property line.
                     the applicant will be responsible for the cost of such installation.

               (b)   On-Site Water Supply: The provision of on-site water supply shall conform
                     to criteria of the Water Supply and Pollution Control Division of the NH
                     Department of Environmental Services. It shall be the responsibility of
                     the subdivider to provide adequate information to prove that the area of
                     each lot is adequate to permit the installation and operation of both
                     individual on-Bite water supply and sewage disposal systems.


               9.2.7 Sewage Disposal


               (a)   Public and Municipal Sewage Disposal: All subdivisions shall provide
                     public sewage disposal or municipal sewage disposal when available or
                     required by the Board.   Installation of sewer lines is subject to the
                     approval of the Department of Public Works.       When a public sewage
                     disposal system is proposed, the system shall be designed by a
                     professional engineer licensed in New Hampshire. Each system shall be
                     designed to handle the expected wastewater flow for present and future
                     development within the subdivision.

                     Detailed design and construction standards for the installation of sewer
                     lines can be found in the Public Works Specifications. The Board shall
                     reserve the right to inspect, or have its designated agent inspect the
                     installation of all sewer lines. The Department will also inspect the
                     installation of all public sewage disposal systems in accordance with the
                     State's installation standards (Env-Ws 1000).

               (b)   On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems: Per RSA 485-A:29, no subdivision of land
                     will be approved where it creates a lot that will not meet the minimum
                     standards imposed by the Water Supply and Pollution Control Division of
                     the NH Department of Environmental Services.

                     Regarding the installation of on-site sewage disposal systems, the
                     following design standards shall.apply:

                     1.    Per administrative rules of the Water Supply and Pollution Control
                           Division (Env-Ws 1003.01-d), subsurface sewage disposal systems
                           under 2500 gallons/day must be designed by a septic system
                           designer, licensed in the State of New Hampshire, or a professional
                           engineer; systems over 2500 gallons/day shall be designed by a
                           professional engineer practicing in New Hampshire.

                           Systems are to be constructed in accordance with the most recent
                           edition of the Subdivision and Individual Sewage Disposal System
                           Design Rules as published by the NH Water Supply and Pollution
                           Control Division of the Department of Environmental Services.

                     2.    The Town of Exeter, in an effort to improve water quality makes
                           the following more stringent requirements:

                           a.    Two (2) feet rather than six (6) inches of natural permeable
                                 soil above the seasonal high water table.


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                             b.    Three (3) feet of natural soil above bedrock or any
                                   impervious substratum.

                      3.     In addition to the natural permeable soil requirement, fill
                             material may be added when needed to raise the bottom of the
                             leaching area above seasonal high groundwater table or impervious
                             substratum. The fill material shall be a medium to coarse textured
                             sand (0.5 to 1.0 nun) with a Uniformity Coefficient (as determined
                             by a sieve analysis) greater than "four".

                      4.     Each proposed lot shall have at least two test pits, separated by
                             at least 50 feet. The test pits shall establish the existence of
                             a contiguous area of 4,000 square feet suitable as a receiving
                             layer for a leaching System. The area must be able to accommodate
                             a replacement leaching field equal in area to the original. This
                             area shall be shown on the plan. The Board requires that all test
                             pits be verified by its designated agent.

                      5.     Each lot shall accommodate its own sewage. For cluster develop-
                             ments, all sewage shall be disposed of within the boundaries of the
                             development, unless connected to the municipal sewer system.

                (c)   Hydrogeologic Study: A hydrogeologic study may be required for all
                      projects that:

                      1.     have one or more septic systems designed for a total on-site sewage
                             loading of 2,500 gallons per day or more; and

                      2.     subdivisions of four (4) or more lots which are located within the
                             Town's Aquifer Protection District.

                      For subdivisions of three (3) lots or less, the Board will.determine, con
                      a case-by-case basis, the need for a hydrogeologic study. Particularly
                      sensitive sites may include areas that have septic systems in close
                      proximity to wells, or may contain excessively drained soils or steep
                      slopes. A hydrogeologic study shall at a minimum provide the following:

                      1.     A hydrogeologic mapping of local groundwater flow.

                      2.     Existing background water quality.

                      3.     The location of abutter water supply wells and septic systems.

                      4.     The location and capacity of the proposed septic system(s).

                      5.     Estimates of the transport of contaminants from the septic
                             SyBtem(s) and of constituent concentrations (i.e. nitrates) at the
                             property boundary and at abutter's water supplies.

                      The proposed septic SyBtem(B) shall not create groundwater degradation,
                      beyond the limits of the property line, in excess of EPA water quality
                      criteria for domestic supplies, as amended. Degradation which does occur
                      should be minimal and shall not result in significant changes in local
                      well water quality.      Systems which violate these tenets shall be


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                     rejected. Septic systems shall be located outside of the well radius
                     required by the Water Supply and Pollution Control Division of the NH
                     Department of Environmental Services.

                     The hydrogeologic studies shall be performed by registered or certified
                     hydrologists, hydrogeologists, or other qualified professionals. All
                     water testing is to be performed at EPA approved laboratories.


               9.2.8 Installation of Utilities


               (a)   The applicant in all subdivision developments shall install all electric,
                     telephone, and other utility distribution lines per specifications of the
                     public utilities companies involved, and there shall be provided by the
                     developer such easements as are required for transformer units.


               9.2.9 Easements


               All easements shall be laid out on the subdivision plan and referenced in each
               affected deed, granting to the Town rights of access and maintenance.         The
               following additional provisions shall apply:

               (a)   Utilities: where the topography is such as to make difficult the
                     inclusion of any utilities or other facilities within the road rights-of-
                     way, the subdivision plan shall show the boundaries of the proposed
                     permanent easements over or under private property. Such easements shall
                     not be less than twenty-five (25) feet in width and shall have
                     satisfactory access to existing or proposed public rights-of way.

               (b)   Drainage: Where a proposed subdivision is traversed by a watercourse or
                     drainage way, the Board may require a storm water easement or drainage
                     right-of-way of at least-twenty five (25) feet in width.


               9.2.10 Flood Hazard Areas


               Subdivisions involving land designated as flood hazard areas shall be reviewed
               to determine whether such proposals will be reasonably safe from flooding and
               shall meet the following requirements.

               (a)   Permits: The Board shall review the proposal to assure that all necessary
                     permits have been received from those government agencies from which
                     approval is required by federal or State law including Section 404 of the
                     Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 33 U.S.C 1334.

               (b)   Minimization of Flood Damage: Sufficient evidence (construction drawings,
                     grading and land treatment plans) shall be submitted so as to allow the
                     Board to determine that:


                     1.    all such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood
                           damage;

                     2.    all public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gast
                           electrical, and water systems are located, and constructed to
                           minimize or eliminate flood damage;



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                       3.     adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to f lood
                              hazards; and,


                       4.     new and replacement water and sewer systems (including on-site
                              systems) are located, designed, and constructed to minimize infil-
                              tration and avoid impairment.

                 M     Elevation and Flood-Proofing Records:    ' The applicant shall obtain and
                       maintain records of elevations and flood-proofing levels for all new or
                       substantially improved structures, whether or not such structures contain
                       a basement.


                 (d)   Alteration of Watercourses: The State Wetlands Board shall be notified
                       prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse and copies of such
                       notifications shall be submitted to the National Flood Insurance Program.
                       The flood carrying capacity shall be maintained within the altered or
                       relocated portion of any watercourse.

                 (e)   Floodplain Delineation: The base flood elevation (100-year flood) shall
                       be delineated on all plats.

                 For a detailed description of the construction standards which apply to the
                 Town I s flood hazard areas . please review Section 9. 40 of. the Zoning ordinance.


                 9.2.11  Open Space


                 (a)   Natural Features: The subdivision and development shall, whenever
                       possible, preserve in their natural condition important natural features     .
                       The Board may request an advisory opinion from the Conservation
                       Commission in the determination of the value of natural features and the
                       boundaries of such natural systems.       Such areas include watercourses    '
                       waterbodies, floodplains, wetland areas, steep slopes, aquifer recharge
                       areas, wildlife habitats, large or unique trees and scenic views.
                       Natural features that provide buffers between lots, or sections, of a
                       subdivision should be preserved to enhance privacy and aesthetic value.

                 (b)   Buffer Strips: The Board may require the designation of buffer strips of
                       at least fifty (50) feet width around surface water, wetlands or other
                       natural features which may be adversely affected by erosion or stormwater
                       runoff. The Board may require a vegetative buffer to provide screening
                       where non-residential developments abut a residential zone.

                 (c)   Parks: The Board may require the dedication or reservation of such open
                       space within the subdivision for park, playground or other recreational
                       or open space purposes, for the residents of the sub-division.

                       For subdivisions creating ten (10) or more lots, the Board shall require
                       that a minimum of ten percent (10%) of the site be dedicated or reserved
                       for recreational and/or other open space purposes for the residents of
                       the subdivision.


                 (d)   Landscaping: The  Board may require the developer to supply and plant such
                       trees and shrubbery as are deemed to be compatible with the environmental
                       design of the neighborhood.        Upon approval of the final plans and


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                     plantings, if the park is dedicated for public use, the maintenance of
                     said landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the Town. If the
                     park is solely for subdivision use, the maintenance of said landscaped
                     areas shall be the responsibility of the residents of the subdivision.

               (e)   Tree Planting: At its discretion, the Board may require the developer to
                     plant shade trees within the rights-of-way of a subdivision layout. The
                     developer shall supply planting plans to the Board, who will seek an
                     advisory opinion on said plans from the Conservation Commission.


               9.2.12 Monuments and Benchmarks


               (a)   Monuments: Granite bounds shall be set on one sideline at all points of
                     curvature and points of tangency. Such bounds shall also be set at the
                     intersection of sidelines of existing or proposed streets.

                     The size of said bounds shall be four inches by four inches by thirty
                     inches (41' x 4" x 30"), with a three-eights inch (3/8") drill hole in the
                     center. The developer shall excavate a hole sufficiently large enough
                     to properly place the bounds securely   in the ground.

                     Iron pipes are to be furnished at all   property line corners and angles.
                     the size of said pipes shall be half    an inch by thirty inches (1/21, x
                     30"). Said pipes shall be driven into   the ground at accurate locations,
                     leaving two inches (2") exposed.

                     The locations of all bounds and pipes   shall be shown on the subdivision
                     plan, along with a note on the plan    stating the date of installation.
                     The applicant's surveyor shall certify in writing that the bounds and
                     pipes have been installed according to the submitted plan.        The form
                     entitled "Certificate of Monumentation Installation Form" shall serve as
                     the surveyor's certification. This form must be signed by the Board in
                     order to obtain final subdivision approval. Copies of said form can be
                     obtained from the Planning Department at the Exeter Town Offices.

               (b)   Benchmarks: As part of the subdivision plan a permanent reinforced
                     granite marker may be required by the Board, and if so required, it shall
                     be placed at the edge of each road boundary at their terminus of the
                     subdivision as reference for all locations and elevations and every
                     twenty-five hundred (2,500) feet within the subdivision or at other
                     locations specified by the Town's Public Works Department.         For all
                     subdivisions involving more than twenty (20) acres, all benchmarks shall
                     be tied to the "State Plane Coordinate System".

               9.2.13 Property Boundaries, Bearings and Distances


               (a)   For subdivisions which do not involve the construction of a roadway, all
                     property bounds must be set and firmly established before the Board will
                     give final approval to any subdivision plan.

               (b)   For subdivisions involving more than twenty (20) acres, all bearings and
                     distances shall be tied to the State Plan Coordinate System.




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          SECTION 10 - PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE


          10.1 POSTING OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE


          The Board shall set the amount of the performance guarantee prior to the final
          approval of the subdivision plat. The developer shall Post such guarantee with the
          Town prior to recording the subdivision plat with the Rockingham County Registry of
          Deeds and prior to the issuance of any building permits for the site. The guarantee
          shall cover the estimated cost of constructing and installing all required site
          improvements, including, but not limited to: street work (both public and private
          roads), drainage facilities, water mains, sewer lines, and other utilities.

          The basis for determining the performance guarantee shall be one hundred        percent
          (100%) of the bidder's quote for the construction costs of all required improvements
          plus any other funds necessary for the completion of ancillary work as conditione@
          by the Board's approval. The bidder's quote shall be reviewed and approved by the
          Board.


          The Board will accept the following methods of posting a performance guarantee:

                 (a)   cash or a savings passbook held in the name of the Town and deposited
                       with the Town Treasurer;


                 (b)   a bond issued by a guarantee company authorized to do business within the
                       State of New Hampshire, in an amount and manner acceptable to the Board;
                       or


                 (c)   a letter of credit in an amount and manner acceptable to the Board after
                       consultation with Town Counsel.


          As an alternative to posting a performance guarantee with the Town, the applicant may
          request approval of the final plat on the condition that all required improvements
          be constructed to Town standards prior to the Board's signing of the plat. The Board,
          in granting this conditional approval, shall sign a covenant signifying its approval
          and intent to sign the plat once the improvements have been installed by the
          developer, and inspected and approved by the. Town.


          10.2 RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE


          Upon inspection of a partial completion of required improvements, the Board may
          authorize in writing a reduction in the performance guarantee up to an amount equal
          to the work completed. The Town shall retain sufficient funds for the current cost
          to complete the remaining improvements as indicated by a qualified contractor's bid
          estimate approved by the Board, plus a retainage of 20% of the original performance
          guarantee amount which shall be kept until all required improvements have been
          inspected and accepted by the Town.       if the costs for completing the required
          improvements exceed the amount of the performance guarantee held by the Town,
          additional funds shall be required by the Board, in order to ensure completion before
          the development proceeds any further.       The retainage shall be held until the
          completion of all required improvements have been inspected and approved by the Board.

          Should progress toward the completion of all required improvements fall substantially
          behind the mutually agreed upon timetable, the Board may obtain a completion cost
          estimate from:


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               (a)  the developer's contractor; or

               (b)   a qualified contractor of the Board's choice.

         if the estimated completion costs exceed the amount of the performance guarantee
         posted with the Town, the developer shall post an additional performance guarantee
         as is necessary to complete the required improvements. The developer shall post such
         guarantee within thirty (30) days of notice thereof.

         The performance guarantee (or balance thereof) shall not be released until the Board
         (or its agent) has certified completion of the required improvements in accordance
         with the approved final plat, and the Town Counsel has reviewed and approved all deeds
         governing land to be used for public purposes, as well as all easement agreements for
         the site.


         Installation of all required improvements shall be completed within two (2) years of
         the date of the final plat's approval unless the timeframe is extended by mutual
         consent of the applicant and the Board.       If the required improvements are not
         satisfactorily installed within the mutually agreed upon timetable, the posted
         performance guarantee shall be forfeited by the applicant.

         Prior to the return of the balance of the performance guarantee, the subdivider shall
         submit to the Board "as-built" plans for 'newly constructed public and/or private
         roads. The plans must include the provisions made for road drainage and any changes
         or additions subsequent to final Board approval. Submission of "as-built" plans is
         required before a street is formally accepted by the Town.

         For public roads, a deed for the road right-of-way shall be conveyed to the Town as
         a condition of acceptance. The road shall become Town property upon the Town filing
         said deed at the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds.


         10.3 MAINTENANCE BOND


         For roads proposed to be accepted by the Town, the Board will not release the
         performance guarantee until a maintenance bond is in place. The Town will require
         a maintenance guarantee in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit (utilizing the
         format approved by the Town) covering the maintenance of public roads and other public
         I provements for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion, in an amount
         not to exceed 15% of the improvement costs.     If repair or unusual maintenance is
         nmeeded or additional improvements are required then such costs as are necessary shall
         be drawn against said guarantee.

         For a description of the Town's procedure for posting a maintenance bond, please
         review Selectmen's Policy


         SECTION XI - WAIVERS


         11.1 GENERAL


         Where the Board finds that extraordinary hardships, practical difficulties or
         unnecessary expense would result from strict compliance with the foregoing regulations
         or the purposes of these regulations may be served to a greater extent by an
         alternative proposal, it may approve waivers to Sections 7, 8 and 9 of these
         regulations.


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          The purpose of granting waivers under provisions of these regulations shall be to
          insure that an applicant is not unduly burdened, as opposed to merely inconvenienced,
          by said regulations. The Board shall not approve any waiver(s) unless a majority of
          those present and voting Bhall find that:

                (a)   the granting of the waiver will not be detrimental to the public safety,
                      health, or welfare or injurious to other property and will promote the
                      public interest;

                (b)   the waiver will not, in any manner, vary the provisions of the Exeter
                      Zoning ordinance, Exeter Master Plan, or official maps;

                (C)   such waiver(s) will substantially secure the objectives, Btandards and
                      requirements of these regulations; and

                (d)   a particular and identifiable hardship exists or a specific circumstance
                      warrants the granting of a waiver. Factors to be considered in deter-
                      mining the existence of a hardship shall include, but not be limited to:


                      1.    Topography.
                      2.    Existing Bite features.
                      3.    Geographic location of the property.
                      4.    Size/magnitude of project being evaluated.


          11.2 CONDITIONS


          In approving waivers, the Board may impose such conditions as it deems appropriate
          to secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements of these
          regulations.


          11.3 PROCEDURES


          A petition for any such waiver shall be submitted in writing by the applicant with
          the application for Board review. The petition shall state fully the grounds for the
          waiver and all of the facts relied upon by the applicant.


          SECTION XII - PENALTIES


          As authorized by RSA 676:17, any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
          provisions of these regulations shall for each violation, upon conviction thereof,
          pay a fine of not more than one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each day such violation
          exists.


          SECTION XIII - FEES


          13.1 SCHEDULE OF FEES


          The Board shall, from time to time and after a public hearing, set a schedule of fees.
          A current listing of this schedule, referred to as the "Planning and Zoning Fee
          Schedule", is posted in the Planning Department office at the Exeter Town Hall.





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              13.1.1 Administrative and Other Fees


              Per RSA 676:4, I(g), reasonable fees may be imposed by the Board to cover its
              administrative expenses and the costs of special investigative studies, review
              of documents, recording of plans with the Rockingham County Registry of Deeds,
              and other matters which may be required by particular applications.


              13.1.2 Public Notice and Hearing Fees


              Per RSA 676:4, I(d), all Costs of notice, whether mailed, posted, or published,
              shall be paid in advance by the applicant.     Failure to pay such costs shall
              constitute valid grounds for the Board to terminate further consideration and
              to disapprove the subdivision plan without a public hearing.


              13.1.3 inspection Service Fee


              In subdivisions which require the extension of Town utilities (Bewer and water)
              and/or road construction, there shall be deposited an inspection fee prior to
              final approval. This fee shall cover the cost of inspection services to be
              provided by the Town appointed inspector (or his designated agent). The Town's
              inspector shall monitor and inspect all required site improvements for
              compliance with approved plans and required engineering standards. The amount
              of said fee shall be determined by the Planning Department based upon a
              reasonable estimate of anticipated inspection costs.


        SECTION XIV - VALIDITY


        14.1 INTERPRETATI


        In their interpretation and application, the provisions of these regulations shall
        be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety,
        and general welfare.


        14.2 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS


        Where any section of these regulations conflicts with another, or with any other local
        regulation or ordinance, the requirement imposing the greater restriction or higher
        standard shall apply.      In addition, the fact that a requirement under these
        regulations is less restrictive than a federal or state regulation or statute does
        not relieve an applicant from compliance with the terms of such regulation or statute,
        unless specifically authorized by said regulation or statute.


        14.3 SAVING CLAUSE


        If any section, clause, provision or portion of these regulations shall be held to
        be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding
        shall not affect or impair any other section, clause, provision or portion of these
        regulations.


        SECTION XV - EFFECTIVE DATE


        These regulations, and amendments, shall take effect upon their passage.




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                                               ADDENDUM A


                          GRADING, DRAINAGE AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL


                                          PLAN SPECIFICATIONS




                DESIGN STANDARDS


                The following standards shall be applied in planning for erosion and sediment
                control:


                A.    All erosion and sediment control measures in the plan shall meet the
                      design standards and specifications set forth in the "Erosion and
                      Sediment Control Design Handbook for Developing Areas of New Hampshire"
                      as amended and adopted by the Rockingham County Conservation District.

                B.    Stripping of vegetation, regrading, or other development shall be done
                      in such a way that will minimize soil erosion.        Whenever practical
                      natural vegetation shall be retained, protected and supplemented.

                C.    Appropriate control measures shall be installed prior to removal of
                      vegetation.

                D.    The disturbed area shall be kept to a minimum and the duration of
                      exposure shall be a maximum of six (6) months. Disturbed areas remaining
                      idle for more than 30 days shall be stabilized.      Temporary seedlings
                      and/or mulching shall be used to protect eXp0Bed critical areas during
                      development.


                E.    Measures shall be taken to control sediment and retain it within the
                      projected area. Provisions must be made to accommodate increased runoff
                      caused by changed soil conditions during and after development. Sediment
                      in the runoff water shall be trapped by the use of sediment basins or
                      other acceptable methods until the disturbed area is stabilized.
                      DiverBions, sediment retention basins, and other BUch devices shall be
                      constructed prior to any on-site grading or disturbance of existing
                      surface material.


                F.    Off-Bite surface water and runoff from undisturbed areas shall be carried
                      non-erosively through the project area, or diverted away from disturbed
                      areas where feasible.


                G.    Naturally occurring BtreaMB, channels and wetlands shall be used for
                      conveyance of runoff leaving the project area.

                H.    All temporary erosion and sediment control measures Bhall be removed
                      after final site Btabilization.    Trapped sediment and other disturbed
                      soil areas resulting from the removal of temporary measures shall be
                      permanently stabilized within 30 days.





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        2.     PLAN REQUIREMENTS


               A.     Preliminary Plan Recruirements


                      A preliminary plan is optional. If submitted, said plan shall include
                      the following information:

                      1.    Site drawing of existing and proposed conditions:

                            (a)   Locus map showing property boundaries.
                            (b)   North arrow, date and scale.
                            (C)   Property lines.
                            (d)   Easements.
                            (e)   Structures, utilities, roads and other paved areas.
                            (f)   Topographic contours.
                            (9)   Critical areas.
                            (h)   Waterways, bodies of water, drainage patterns and watershed
                                  boundaries.
                            M     Vegetation.
                                  Soils information based on High Intensity Soil Maps as
                                  prepared by a Certified Soil Scientist.
                            (k)   Erosion and sediment control measures (both during the
                                  construction phase and after).
                            (1)   Areas Of soil disturbance.

                      2.    Narrative section including:

                            (a)   A discussion of each measure and its purpose.
                            (b)   A detailed description of the construction sequence including
                                  a timing schedule which indicates the starting and completion
                                  dates of the measures and time of exposure of each area.


               B.     Final Plan Requirements


                      The Board shall require each of the following in the final plan unless
                      specifically waived:

                      1.    Site drawing of existing and proposed conditions:

                            (a)   Locus map showing property boundaries.
                            (b)   North arrow, scale and date.
                            (C)   Property lines.
                            (d)   Structures, roads, utilities, earth stockpiles, equipment
                                  storage and stump disposal.
                            (e)   Topographic contours at two-foot intervals.
                            (f)   Extent of 100-year f loodplain boundaries as determined by the
                                  Town's Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
                            (g)   Soils information based on High Intensity Soil Maps as
                                  prepared by a Certified Soil Scientist.
                            (h)   Easements.
                            (i)   Areas of soils disturbance.
                            (j)   Areas of cut and fill.
                            (k)   Areas of poorly and/or very poorly drained soils including
                                  any portion to be disturbed or filled.


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                             (1)   Location of all structural and vegetative erosion and
                                   sedimentation control measures (both during the construction
                                   phase and after).
                             (m)   Identification of all permanent control measures.

                      2.     Narrative section including:

                             (a)   A detailed description of the construction sequence including
                                   a timing schedule which indicates the starting and completion
                                   dates of the measures and time of exposure of each area.
                             (b)   An earth movement schedule.
                             (c)   A description of temporary and permanent vegetative measures
                                   including seeding specifications.
                             (d)   A description of all structural erosion and sedimentation
                                   control measures, with detailed drawings of each.
                             (e)   Design calculations for all temporary and permanent
                                   structural control measures.
                             (f)   A proposed schedule for the inspection and maintenance of all
                                   measures.
                             (9)   Identification of all permanent control measures and
                                   responsibility for continued maintenance.
                             (h)   Calculations showing volume, peak discharge, and velocity of
                                   present and future runoff.


          3.    RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION/CONSTRUCTION


                The applicant shall bear final responsibility for the installation, construc-
                tion and disposition of all grading, drainage, and erosion and sediment control
                measures required by the provisions of these regulations.        The Board may
                require a performance guarantee to ensure the actual construction and
                installation of all grading, drainage, and erosion and sedimentation control
                measures within a period specified by the Board. Site development shall not
                begin before the grading, drainage, and erosion and sediment control plan is
                approved by the Board.


          4.    MAINTENANCE


                The applicant shall maintain all soil erosion and sediment control measures
                including devices and plantings as specified in the approved plan, in effective
                working condition. Responsibility for maintenance and subsequent owners of the
                property on which permanent measures have been installed shall be included in
                the deed and shall run with the land.       If the owner failB to adequately
                maintain such measures, the Town shall have the authority to perform the
                required maintenance. The cost of such work shall be borne by the owner.


          S.    PLAN APPROVAL AND REVIEW


                The Board shall indicate its approval of the grading, drainage, and erosion and
                sediment control plan, as filled, if it complies with the requirements and
                objectives of these regulations. If disapproved, a list of plan deficiencies
                and the procedure for filling a revised plan will be given to the applicant.
                Technical review of submitted plans shall be conducted by the Rockingham County
                Conservation District at the expense of the applicant.


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         6.    INSPECTION


               Inspection shall be made during development to ensure compliance with the
               approved plan and that control measures are properly installed or performed and
               maintained.


         7.    OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS


               In addition to local approval, the following may be required:

               A.    RSA 149:8-a requires a permit from the NH Water Supply and Pollution
                     Control Division for "...any person proposing to significantly alter the
                     characteristics of the terrain, in such a manner as to impede natural
                     runoff or create unnatural runoff... ". Regulations require this permit
                     for any project involving more than 100,000 square feet of disturbance
                     or if such activity occurs in or on the border of the surface waters of
                     the State.


























































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