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JACKSON PLANNING BOARD ANNUAL REPORT -2007
During 2007, the Planning Board handled applications for one Voluntary Merger, three Boundary Line Adjustments and one Cluster Single-Family Development/Subdivision Design Review.
The work of two ad hoc committees begun in 2006 continued, culminating in proposals for the Zoning Ordinance to be voted on at the March 2008 elections. Proposals were brought forward for the addition of two new Sections. The first, regulating Accessory Apartments, was deemed necessary because current regulations have been interpreted differently by different Boards of Selectmen. The second, regulating Site Disturbance on Steep Slopes, responds to concerns about soil erosion and unstable large boulder walls. An addition to Section 8 Cluster Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Development was proposed to avoid confusion between the Subdivision Regulation and the Zoning Ordinance. Two changes to existing Definitions were proposed for the purpose of improving clarity and six additional Definitions were put forward to support the
proposed new sections.
Town regulations and meeting minutes are available in digital format at www.jacksonvillage.net or at the Jackson Town Office. Regular Planning Board meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Jackson Town Office. Meetings are public and community participation is welcomed.
Respectfully submitted,
David H. Mason, Chairman
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