§ 153-13. Permits.

Any abutting property owner desiring to gain access to a way or desiring to alter, change or close an existing driveway shall do so only in accordance with the provisions of a permit issued by the Board of Selectmen.

A. 

Application.

(1) 

Before beginning construction, the abutting property owner or his duly authorized agent shall make written application to the Board of Selectmen on forms provided by the Board, including a plan showing any driveway that is to be created, altered or closed and details on drainage.

(2) 

The application shall contain a description of the proposed construction as far as it encroaches upon or affects the public road or public way and its shoulders, banks, ditches, drainage and other features. The application shall also describe the effect on traffic. A fee shall be paid to the Town of Great Barrington when the application is submitted to the Board of Selectmen.

B. 

Processing of applications by Highway Superintendent. The Highway Superintendent shall examine the application in order to determine if it conforms to sound design requirements, including those listed in § 153-14 below. He shall make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen within 10 days after receipt of the written application, setting forth conditions that he deems reasonable.

C. 

Action by the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen shall issue or deny a permit within 10 days after receiving a recommendation from the Highway Superintendent. The permit shall set forth conditions which the Selectmen deem reasonable. The denial shall give reasons; it may contain suggestions for a revised application.

Amended 5-14-2007 ATM, Art. 28