VII Definitions
The definitions of the subdivision regulations are hereby adopted by reference.
Abutter (RSA 672:3) means any person whose property is located in New Hampshire and adjoins or is directly across the street or stream from the land under consideration. 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.
Applicant means any person submitting an Application for Site Plan Review to the planning board, whether he or she is the owner of the site or the owner’s duly authorized agent.
Approval means the recognition by the planning board, certified by written approval on the site plan, that the Site Plan Application meets the requirements of these regulations, granted at a duly called meeting of the board.
Board means the planning board of the Town of Holderness, New Hampshire.
Buffer means Strip of natural vegetation separating the development from streets and highways.
Development means the construction or improvements on a tract or tracts of land; the word “development” shall not include construction or improvements for farming.
Engineer means a duly registered professional civil engineer as required by the New Hampshire Licensing Laws.
Fence means a solid or divided decorative wall which is intended to prevent access from one area to another area and is not intended to retain earth.
Multi-Family Dwelling means a residential building designed for or occupied by three or more families.
Non-Residential Development means all development of buildings, structures or land except one-family, two-family, or multi-family dwellings.
Parking Space means an accessible and usable space on the building site and located off the street with proper access for parking of motor vehicles.
Performance Bond means cash, a suitable surety bond, or escrow deposit approved by the planning board and the town attorney to secure improvements required as a condition of approval.
Residential Development means any construction or expansion of dwelling units.
Resubdivision shall mean a change in a plan of an approved or recorded subdivision if such change involves any of the following:
a. Changing any street layout shown on such plan.
b. Affecting any area thereon reserved for public use.
c. Diminishing the size of any lot shown thereon, if any of the lots have been conveyed after the approval of such map.
Screens or Screening
a. A strip of land at least ten (10) feet wide, densely planted (or having equivalent natural growth) with shrubs or trees at least four (4) feet high at the time of planting of a type that will form a year-round dense screen at least six (6) feet high within three (3) years; or
b. An opaque wall, barrier, or fence of uniform appearance at least six (6) feet high.
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