For an Administrative Approval Permit

• Meet these setbacks from the wetlands 
• Not be within the limits of the Waterway Protection Line Ordinance (WPLO)
• Have wetlands flagged by a Soil Scientist

In order to accurately delineate wetland and watercourse boundaries at a scale suitable for site planning and development review, they need to be flagged by a professional soil scientist, and plotted onto a site plan or subdivision map by a surveyor. This process will ensure that the wetlands and watercourses are accurately delineated on a property scheduled for development and are therefore protected when land use changes are proposed.

The policy requires that anyone wishing to carry out a large project such as a new house, large addition, pool, pool house, tennis court, detached garage, new septic system, large grading and drainage projects, and possibly driveway expansion or relocation, can expect that this new policy will apply to them. This will be regardless of whether the current 1983 town map shows the presence of wetlands, or not.

Conversely, however, small projects may be exempt from the new policy if, after inspection by staff and or review of available data, it is determined that the project will have no more than a minimal impact on any wetland.

Moreover, staff may waive this requirement for any of the following reasons:

• A map amendment was already completed and approved.

• The applicant provides a report and a map from a soil scientist as to the location of the wetlands and/or watercourses or that none exist on the property.

• Any other resources available or presented to support that there are no wetlands and/or watercourses on the property.

• A field review by the Conservation Department staff has determined the unlikelihood of wetlands and/or watercourses.

You will need the following forms to complete your AA application:

• Application Form for Administrative Approval
• Required Materials for a Plan Review
• Fee Schedule
• Demo Permit Form

These forms are available above and in our office.