Incorrectly Delineated Wetlands

If either the applicant or the Board questions the Wetlands Conservation Overlay District boundaries established under this Article, the applicant shall engage a certified Wetlands scientist to conduct a field analysis to determine the precise location of the Wetlands Conservation Overlay District boundaries on the affected properties. The wetlands scientist shall submit a report of his/her findings to the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission including, but not limited to, a revised soils map of the area in question, a written on-site field inspection report and test boring data.

Upon receipt of the report, the Planning Board, in consultation with the Conservation Commission, may refer it for review to a certified soil scientist of its own choosing. The applicant shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the Planning Board in connection with this independent review of its experts’ report.

Upon receipt of its experts’ review, the Planning Board, in consultation with the Conservation Commission, shall determine the applicability of this Article to the lot or parcel in question.

In order to assist an applicant through the process, the Planning Board has created Instructions and forms for an applicant to submit with the supporting documents required.

To download an Incorrectly Delineated Wetlands Permit and all supporting documents please visit the PERMITS & APPLICATIONS page.