Town of Holderness, NH - General Provisions

ARTICLE IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The following provisions shall apply to each district and all uses within the Town of Holderness except as listed:

Any use that may be obnoxious or injurious by reasons of production, emission or odor, dust, smoke, refuse matter, fumes, noise, vibration or similar conditions, or that is dangerous to the comfort, peace, enjoyment, health or safety of the abutters or the community, or lending to their disturbance or annoyance, is prohibited.

B. Removal of Natural Material

1. If clay, sod, loam, sand or gravel is removed within 100 feet of any public highway, stream, roadway or waterway, the area shall be regraded and redressed within 90 days of the removal of materials to assure that the premises will be left in a sightly condition and protected against erosion and washouts.

2. Earth excavation for commercial purposes shall be governed in accordance with the Town's Commercial Earth Excavation Regulations if one is in effect or by the provisions as per State law and regulations, whichever is more stringent. (3/07)

3. In the event development is proposed which will disturb soil within 100 feet of any public highway, stream, roadway or waterway an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared by a New Hampshire licensed Professional Engineer shall be submitted which provides both temporary and permanent measures designed to minimize erosion and sedimentation and which indicates how a protective cover will be established and maintained on all exposed lands. (3/03). Vegetation is preferred as a protective cover. Non-vegetative cover such as mulch or gravel may be used.

4. All excavations require a maximum grade of 15 percent with a minimum of 3 inches of topsoil covering the excavated area.

5. No water collecting depressions shall be left.

C. Dump and Junk Yards

No person shall keep or maintain within the limits of the town any hazardous materials, dump, refuse, junk yard without a town permit, or any other matter upon his or its premises, or permit or allow the same to be so kept, used or maintained, so near to any highway, park, street or alley or other public place, or adjoining or abutting any land owned or occupied by another person, or so as to leach into a waterway so as to be offensive to the use and enjoyment of the public of said highway, park, street or alley or any other public place or waterway; or a menace to the public health; or so as to be offensive to the use, occupation and enjoyment of said adjoining or abutting premises by its owners or occupants or in such a manner that the contents of said hazardous materials, dump, refuse, junk yard or other offensively kept premises are allowed to discharge upon any highway, park, street or alley or other public place or waterway, or upon the land of any person.

D. Fire Damaged and Hazardous Building

Any building or structure suffering structural damage by fire, wind or other cause, or which has become dangerous or unsafe shall be repaired or completely removed within one year of such damage. Any removal shall include removal of all debris, and the filling of all excavations to ground level. Temporary barriers or fencing shall be erected immediately after such damage.

Any new building or structure development or substantial improvement of any structure within any flood hazard area as delineated on the Holderness Flood Insurance Rate Map by the Federal Insurance Administration shall be governed in accordance with the Town of Holderness Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance as well as other state and local regulations as may be amended from time to time. Flood Ordinance, as revised, shall be a part of this Zoning Ordinance and shall be maintained as as an attachment at the end of this ordinance. (See Appendix B).

No sign or advertising device shall be erected on any premise or be visible from the outside of any structure in the town of Holderness without a permit.

Exceptions: The following signs are exempt from this ordinance:

1. All signs erected by or posted by an agency of the government.

2. All signs on and indicating the existence of Private Property. These include but are not limited to the following: forbidding, regulation, guiding, trespassing, hunting, and other such activities on the property. Such allowed sign exceptions shall not exceed 6 sq. ft. in area each.

3. Signs not visible from a public way.

An application for a sign permit shall include site location, sign size, method of illumination, if any, and types of materials to be used in construction. Permits shall be issued or denied by the Board of Selectmen. All construction subject to Site Plan Review shall submit their applications for sign permits to the Planning Board for review and comment concurrent with their Site Plan applications. No non-residential sign shall be relocated in any manner until the relocation has been reviewed and commented upon by the Planning Board.

General Provisions for Signs:

1. Flashing Signs: No sign shall be intermittently illuminated, nor be of a traveling light type, nor be animated or flashing, except such portions of a sign as consist solely of indicators of time or temperature or both.

2. Shielding: Illumination fixtures shall be arranged to direct the light away from streets and away from adjoining structures.

3. Illumination: In all districts, signs may be illuminated only between the hours of seven (7) a.m. and eleven (11) p.m., or during the hours that the premises are open to the public, except that residential nameplate, street, directional, and government signs may remain illuminated.

4. Maintenance: All surfaced and supporting structures of signs, whether erected prior to effective date

of this ordinance or not, shall be maintained in a safe and sightly condition, to the satisfaction of the Selectmen or their authorized agent. Failure to correct a violation within thirty (30) days after notice thereof shall constitute a violation of this ordinance, subject to prescribed remedies whereupon the designated Town Official may remove, or cause to have removed, said sign.

5. Measurement: The size of the area of a sign shall be the surface area, and shall be considered to include all lettering or elements of a sign, accompanying designs and symbols, together with background, whether open or closed, on which they are displayed, but not including any supporting framework or bracing that is incidental to the sign and not designed to attract attention. Where the sign consists of letter, symbols, or devices affixed to the surface of a building, the area shall be measured by the smallest quadrangle which enclosed the extreme limits of all the letters, symbols or device. The area of one (1) side of the double faced sign shall be regarded as the total area of the sign.

6. Non-permanent types: Such as but not limited to banners and or pennants made of cloth, vinyl etc. that are to be either hung by wire or rope or not affixed to a building. Such non-permanent signs shall be classified as "Temporary" and as such shall be required to conform with applicable regulations under "Temporary Signs".

7. Location: No privately owned sign shall project over a public or private road, be placed within the limits of a public highway, right of way, or be located in such a position as to endanger street traffic by obscuring a clear view or by confusion with official street signs and signals. No sign shall be closer than fifteen (15) feet from the side and rear property lines. A sign may be at the front property line but the other provisions of this Article shall be followed. The required setback of a sign may be increased when, in the opinion of the Selectmen, the sign will interfere with the sight vision from driveways, intersections, or along streets.

8. Height: No privately owned sign shall be higher than twenty five (25) feet above grade.

Signs Requiring a Permit:

1. Advertising Sign: Each business shall be permitted at least one (1) advertising sign if in compliance with current Zoning regulations. Home occupations may have one (1) sign not to exceed nine (9) sq. ft. in area per side free standing or nine (9) sq. ft. in area in total if affixed to the building. A direction sign such as office, entrance, use other door, etc. shall be permitted to be affixed directly to the wall of the building but shall not exceed one and one-half (1 ½) sq. ft. in area.

2. Business Signs: Each business establishment may exhibit no more than two (2) main outdoor advertising signs, each no larger than thirty-two (32) sq. ft. in area per side or one sign no larger than fifty (50) sq. ft. in area per side. Such signs shall be located on the same contiguous premises as the business itself. Each business shall be permitted an aggregate total of a maximum of two-hundred (200) sq. ft. in area signs. One sign affixed directly to a non-residential building shall be permitted providing that such sign does not exceed a maximum of thirty-two (32) sq. ft. in area. The aggregate total of such signs shall be subtracted from the total two-hundred (200) sq. ft. in area permitted each business. Off premises subsidiary signs shall be limited to no more than two (2) such signs of no larger than twenty-four (24) sq. ft. in area.

3. Complex Signs: A sign advertising a complex of businesses is permitted under the following conditions: This complex shall be either a single property or two or more contiguous properties sharing a common driveway or road and a common area identity. One (1) sign advertising the complex may be on the road with a maximum aggregate of fifty (50) sq. ft. in area per side may be allowed in the case of multi-entrances. Each business within the complex may have a sign area not to exceed thirty-two (32) sq. ft. in area total.

4. Announcements: Two (2) announcement boards no greater than twenty-four (24) sq. ft. in area each and no higher than seven (7) feet each may be permitted for a religious institution or non-profit organizations.

5. Subdivision: One (1) permanent sign not to exceed twelve (12) sq. ft. in area, identifying by name a particular residential subdivision shall be permitted at each main entrance to said subdivision. Said sign area does not include any decorative planters or supporters.

6. Residential Cooperative Sign: One (1) sign listing the names of residents of a particular area of the town shall be permitted. Such cooperative signs listing three (3) or more names of residents must have permission of the Selectmen after consultation with the Planning Board.

Signs Not Requiring a Permit:

The following signs unless deemed not acceptable to the Board of Selectmen shall be allowed. Such signs require no formal permit however all such signs must be in good taste and non-offensive.

1. Political Signs: 1. As per State laws and regulations permitted thirty (30) days prior to a Primary, regular or special election and must be removed within twenty-four (24) hours after closing of the polls, such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) sq. ft. in area. 2. Are the responsibility of the person whose name appears on each political sign as required by RSA 70 shall be responsible for the placement and removal of same. A penalty of up to ten ($10.00) dollars per day per sign shall be charged by the Board of Selectmen for non-compliance.

2. Temporary Signs: Such as Flea Market, Garage Sale, Yard Sale, Moving Sale etc. by a person, business or organization shall be allowed providing that: such signs 1. Do not exceed thirty two (32) sq. ft. in are per side. 2. Do not exceed a total of sixty-four (64) sq. ft. in aggregate area. 3. Duration of a maximum of seven (7) days (can be extended another seven (7) days, with the permission of the Board of Selectmen one time only.) 4. Shall not occur more than three (3) times in a calendar year.

3. Special Promotion or Announcement: By Government or institutional event in or for the Town.

4. Real Estate: One (1) temporary non-illuminating sign advertising only the sale or lease of the premises thereon shall be permitted without a sign permit. Said sign shall not exceed six (6) sq. ft in area for residential property, and shall not exceed thirty-two (32) sq. ft. in area for Commercial property. Said signs shall be removed within forty-eight (48) hours of the sale of subject property. The penalty for not removing said signs within the above specified amount of time shall be ten ($10.00) dollars per sign per day.

5. Construction Signs: Two (2) signs, not exceeding sixteen (16) sq. ft. in area each for non-residential, multi-family, or motel construction, and twelve (12) sq. ft. in area each for other construction on or near the building site under construction identifying the owner, architect, contractor, and/or developer. Maximum duration on (1) calendar year.

6. Direction/Identification Sign: On private property such as entrance, exit, no parking, arrows, reserved handicap, etc., providing that each such sign does not exceed one and one-half (1 ½) sq. ft. in area aggregate total of twelve (12) sq. ft.

7. Items For Sale: Such as an automobile, boat, snowmobile, etc. owned by the resident of said private property not as a part of any business. Such signs shall be allowed providing that such occurrences do not become habitual.

Non Conforming Signs:

Any on premise sign legally erected prior to the adoption of this ordinance may be continued and maintained. Any such sign shall not be enlarged or altered by change in shape, unless it is brought into conformity.

G. Off-Street Loading and Parking

Adequate off-street loading and parking shall be provided whenever any new use is established or any existing use is enlarged in accordance with the following specifications:

1. All non-residential and multifamily residential units of three or more, must follow the specifications set forth in the current Holderness Site Plan Review Regulations.

2. Residential units of two or less must have two spaces for each dwelling unit.

H. Front, Side and Rear Yard Setback

1. There shall be a minimum distance between any building or structure (except signs) and the edge of any public highway, street or roadway right-of-way of thirty-five (35) feet. No dwelling, building or structure (except signs), water supply (well), septic tank or leachfield shall be located within thirty-five (35) feet of any lot side or back lines on which it is located.

2. No septic tank shall be constructed or placed within seventy-five (75) feet of any domestic water supply, lake or pond high water line, stream or wetland. No leach field or any other septic disposal system shall be constructed or placed within one hundred twenty-five (125) feet of any domestic water supply, lake or pond high water line, stream or wetland.

3. No dwelling shall be erected within fifty (50) feet of the reference line. No structure, temporary or permanent, other than stairs to docks, shall be permitted within 35 feet of the reference line.3/02

4. The minimum front and side yard dimensions may be lessened for commercial building or structures only in the Commercial district by the Board of Adjustment as a special exception, but only after Planning Board and Town Health Officer review and recommendation.

5. The minimum distance between the traveled portion of a driveway and a lot line shall be ten (10) feet except when it is on the common lot line when serving two abutting lots.

6. For any new cluster, condominium, or similar development there will be a minimum of 35 feet between each structure, except garages and storage buildings not exceeding 15 feet may have a minimum distance from other structures of not less than 15 feet. This is for the purpose of life safety and fire protection. 3/96

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height above the average ground level at the building or structure foundation. This provision shall not apply to television and radio antennas, lightning rods, cupolas, steeples, chimneys, utility poles or parts of buildings or structures designed exclusively for agricultural or non-residential uses.

J. Sewage and Waste Disposal Systems

Construction, development, or improvement of any structure that could cause an increase in sewage and waste disposal shall meet all applicable State and local requirements. These requirements shall include (but not limited to) this Zoning Ordinance, Holderness Sewage and Waste Disposal Ordinance, and the NH Department of Environmental Services Regulations. The most stringent requirements shall apply in cases of conflict. (3/96)

K. Wetlands Inventory

Upon receipt of an application for a building permit for any new structure or for an exterior improvement to an existing structure which would involve site work (such as digging, grading, drainage, etc.) on a lot containing wetland or which would appear to have an effect on a wetland, the Selectmen shall forward a copy of the building permit application to the Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission shall promptly review the application and within 15 days may request that the applicant provide an accurate map which clearly depicts the borders of the wetland, including soils delineation for determining wetlands boundaries and associated hydric soil types and the location of the proposed activity and impact area for which the building permit is sought. Within 30 days after receiving notice of the application or within 30 days of receiving an accurate map when one has been requested, the Conservation Commission shall submit its recommendation to the Selectmen. In this section, wetland means a wetland which is listed in the "Official Wetlands Inventory of the Town of Holderness." 3/99

L. Shoreline Structure

In preserving the integrity of the surface waters of the Town, all shoreline structures shall be constructed so as to insure safe navigation, to minimize reduction of water availability for public use, to promote higher water quality and safety conditions, to avoid changes in surface and subsurface conditions that would be deleterious to fish and wildlife habitat, and to avoid changes in water movements that might cause erosion or siltation. Structures shall be allowed only for the purpose of boating and not for the transfer of activities normally associated with land to structures over the water. Any pertinent rules and regulations not specifically mentioned within this Ordinance shall be the same as those adopted by the State of New Hampshire Wetlands Board.

1. For water frontage less than 75' docks shall be no larger than 4X 24 feet. For water frontage over 75' there shall be a minimum of 75' of water frontage on the property for the first two-boatslip structure, and an additional 75' of water frontage for each additional boastslip.3/02

2. The usual configuration of docks shall be narrow and rectangular. Docks shall be erected perpendicular to the shoreline. Alternative configurations such as arrangements shaped like letters L, T, F and U may be considered with substantial evidence of need due to wind, water, depth, and other natural conditions.

3. The width of the deck of a dock shall not exceed six (6) feet.

4. Dimensions other than those stated may be allowed for navigational concerns, safety, or other substantiated needs.

5. No wharves, docks, piers or floats shall be erected or located nearer than twenty feet from an abutting property line at the point at which it crosses the normal high water mark, or its imaginary extension into the water at a right angle to the shore line.3/02

6. Boathouses located in or over the water, including dredged inlets, may not be approved.

7. Dug in boat slips are not permitted.

8. Use of boathouses as dwellings shall not be permitted. Use of any boathouse shall be in conformity with applicable State laws and must comply with this ordinance with respect to setbacks from side and back lines.

9. Stairs, with or without railings, to approved docks may be permitted in all zones provided that they are no wider than four (4) feet, and they are constructed in such a manner as to allow air and moisture to reach the ground beneath them. The "top" stair may extend up to four (4) feet back from the start of the stairs as a starting point. Poured concrete stairs are not allowed. Natural rock construction, using no concrete or binding agent, arranged in the soil as to make a stairway is permitted. 3/98

M. Conversions to Condominiums or Time Sharing Units 3/98

1. Whenever any existing developed property is proposed for conversion to condominium or time sharing ownership and before any building permit is issued for the alteration of such building, the owner or his agent shall apply for and secure approval of such proposed subdivision from the Planning Board. Prior to approval, the applicant shall submit:

a. Documentation reflecting the office of the Attorney General approval of all condominium instruments as called for as per State law and regulations. (3/07)

b. A complete set of site plans and floor plans, as well as a complete set of all condominium documents with the site plan showing the location of all utilities on the site, existing and proposed.

c. Payment for all fees associated with the proposal (e.g., legal, engineering, special studies).

2. If the proposed conversion does not meet the current requirements of the subdivision regulations or Zoning Ordinance, and if either substantial physical change is proposed, or the proposal would have a significant affect on the Town, the public or the neighborhood (as determined by the Planning Board), approval may be granted only if all of the following conditions are met:

a. On-site parking shall be provided with one space per bedroom with a minimum of two spaces per unit.

b. All units and buildings shall conform with all building, electrical, plumbing, health, life safety and other applicable codes and ordinances in effect in the Town at the time of the application's review.

c. Decks shall be included as an impervious surface when calculating lot coverage requirements.

d. The septic system standards of the State of New Hampshire and the Town (which ever is more stringent) existing as of the date of the application must be met or exceeded by all systems used by the units associated with the conversion and a certificate to that effect shall be filed with the Planning Board based on a review of the Town records and an on-site inspection of systems and soil conditions by a soil scientist and/or professional engineer.

e. A maximum density of two seasonal units per acre shall be permitted provided that community water and sewer are provided.

f. A common area consisting of a minimum of thirty percent of the total land area involved must be provided. Driveways and parking areas may not be included as part of the common land area calculation.

g. A maximum density of one year-round unit per acre may be permitted.

3. For any such approved conversion:

a. The responsibility for maintenance, operation, replacement and protection of the water supply and sewage disposal systems shall be clearly established as that of the subdivider or association of owners, or in default of such obligation by the subdivider or association, by the individual owners and a statement to this effect shall appear in the condominium or time sharing agreement. The deed to each condominium or time sharing unit shall contain these restrictions which shall run with the land. In the case of the subdivider such statement must specify the responsibility in the event of sale of the development, bankruptcy or other default by it. In the case of an association of landowners, a copy of the articles of association shall be submitted to the Board. Such statement of responsibility including articles of association, shall specify that in no event shall the Town have any obligation for maintenance, operation, replacement or protection of the water supply and sewage disposal systems.

b. Each condominium or time sharing agreement/declaration must contain the following provisions:

1. Each unit shall be declared to be either a seasonal or primary residential unit.

2. The conversion of seasonal units into primary residences shall be clearly prohibited, except where such conversion will comply with this ordinance and any other applicable code, ordinance or regulation and only when such conversion would be allowed for a similar property not involving condominium ownership.

3. The agreement must state the total number of each type of unit that shall be allowed.

4. The agreement must make it clear that other unit owners or the Town of Holderness may enforce the specific restrictions upon the number of units, use of the units, and the like.

5. The agreement shall make it clear that any winterization of a unit must meet current State and town standards.

6. The agreement must state that the Town has no obligation to provide community water and sewer facilities.

7. The agreement must provide that it may only be amended in conformance with the Holderness Zoning Ordinance.

8. The agreement must clearly state that no seasonal unit may be converted to year-round use, except where such conversion will comply with this ordinance and any other applicable code, ordinance or regulation and only when such conversion would be allowed for a similar property not involving condominium ownership.

N. Seasonal Conversion

1. Before any structure currently used for seasonal use may be converted to a year-round or permanent use or is "winterized" for use in the winter months, the Holderness Health Officer must be requested to inspect the water supply and septic system and must certify that they are adequate for the intended purpose. He may require a plan of the system and/or an inspection and plan by a qualified septic system designer. If the existing septic system is found to be inadequate, he may require that a septic system approved by the Water Supply and Pollution Control Division of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services be installed. Such conversion or winterization may be done only in accordance with a permit issued and approved by the Building Inspector or Zoning Officer and Health Officer. Winterization of a seasonal dwelling will require compliance with the New Hampshire Energy Code administered by the Public Utilities Commission. Conversion of a seasonal dwelling to a year-round or permanent use shall require approval of a special exception by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in all zoning districts in accordance with the provisions of Article IV.

2. Selectmen may approve a seasonal conversion IF the structure is fully in compliance with the zoning ordinance in effect at the time of application and is in compliance with the NH energy code, and has a certificate of approval from the New Hampshire Water Supply and Pollution Control Department stating that the existing septic system is acceptable, meets current state and local standards, or has approval for a new system.

3. In either case the town must be provided with evidence that the septic system complies with

State laws and regulations. (3/07)

All private or public mooring fields in excess of three (3) moorings will require the following:

1. Three (3) parking places for every two (2) moorings

2. The parking lot shall not be closer than one hundred (100) feet from the reference line.3/02

3. Chemical, mechanical, or flush toilet facilities (a minimum of one for males and one for females) must be placed at a location approved by the Planning Board.3/02

4. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided.

5. A copy of the State mooring permit must be provided to the Town.

P. Shorelands Protection (3/08)

The protected shoreland is all land located within 250 feet of the reference line (shoreline) of public waters as delineated in RSA 483-B. No person shall commence construction, excavation, or filling activities within the protected shoreland without obtaining a permit from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to ensure compliance with RSA 483-B provisions.

Recreational uses consistent with the enjoyment and preservation of open spaces and natural resources, and which do not materially harm or effect the residential or rural quality of the town shall be encouraged. Interrelated trail systems and access points shall be encouraged to enhance circulation and provide safe and efficient movement of recreational users. The trails should be developed with the following uses in mind; cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, picnicking, non-motorized biking, hiking and backpacking, and snowshoeing. Existing trails or those developed within the provisions of this General Provision shall not be deemed structures within the confines of this ordinance. 3/94.

R. Home Occupation 3/98

a. Permitted in all districts if in conformance with the rest of this ordinance as well as the following;

1. Activity must be operated by residents of the property. Nor more than two nonresidents may be employed on this site.

2. The activity must be clearly incidental to and subordinate to the primary use of the premises as a residence and must not change the appearance, character, or condition of the premises or surrounding neighborhood.

3. There must be no exterior display, no exterior storage of materials or equipment and no other variation from the residential nature of the premises other than;

a. signs as provided for elsewhere in this ordinance and,

b. parking as allowed in this section

4. No on street parking as a result of this activity shall be allowed. If this activity causes a need for additional parking Site Plan Review will be required. 3/98

5. No increase in sewage disposal on this site will be permitted except for normal personal use of employees and occasional use by clients/customers. Any activity that increases the sewage disposal beyond this amount shall require a Special Exception or Variance.

6. No traffic, other than that of employees, shall be caused by this activity between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

c. The Selectmen may require Site Plan Review, Special Exception, or Variance if in their opinion the activity does not meet those conditions that permit a Home Occupation. (3/97)

S. Essential Services

Site Plan Review is not required for installations such as poles, wires, anchors, guys, conduits, distribution transformers, underground equipment, etc. Site Plan Review is required for substations, switching stations and other such large facilities. The Planning Board has the option to waive any requirements contained in this ordinance regarding Utility Structures which are less than 200 square feet in area as per State laws and regulations. (3/07)

T. Telecommunications Facility

A telecommunications facility shall not be deemed to be a permitted use in any district unless the Planning Board approves it following Site Plan Review. The Planning Board shall adopt regulations that protect the public interest and require that such facilities be appropriately sited to further the purposes of this ordinance, including without limitation, the protection, preservation and enhancement of scenic and aesthetic values. Telecommunications facilities are not "essential services" for the purpose of this ordinance. 3/99

1. All towers permitted under Site Plan Review shall be; 3/01

a. At the minimum height necessary

b. Constructed so as to fit in as much as possible with the surrounding features in the area (look like trees, steeples, barn cupolas, etc).

U. SPECIAL EVENTS PERMIT 3/01

1. For the purpose of regulating special events that may occur occasionally the Selectmen may issue permit to hold the event in any area of town provided;

a. That the Selectmen provide an opportunity to receive public input regarding the event,

b. The Selectmen shall consider the effect that this event may have on the abutters and those residents in the area,

c. The event may not last more than ten days,

d. The Selectmen shall request, and take into consideration, input from the Fire & Police Departments, the Health Officer, and the Planning Board,

e. The Selectmen may place any conditions that they deem necessary in the permit (conditions are not limited to: requiring other permits, hours or days of operation, parking, access, fencing, shelter, availability of water, toilet facilities, noise, [police fire and highway departments] services)

f. The size of the event must be stipulated in the permit (the size shall include the area to be occupied as well as the numbers of people allowed)

g. The Selectmen shall establish a fee for the permit (this fee is for administrative purposes only and shall cover such things as notification, secretarial, and administrative costs),

h. The Selectmen may require a bond or any other form of security that they feel is warranted for the event,

i. The Selectmen may require a prepayment for anticipated town services,

j. The property owner(s) shall provide the Selectmen with written notification that they are allowing the use of their property for this event,

k. The Selectmen shall determine whom the permit shall be issued to.

l. The application shall be made by the property owner, or an authorized agent.

2. A Special Events Permit is in lieu of any other permit or approval normally required by this Town, including Site Plan Review. It may be granted for uses and or activities not permitted in the Zoning Ordinance.

3. The Selectmen shall provide an application form for a Special Events permit.