Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)

Citation: Town of Arlington, Town Bylaws, Title V, Article 18 (Short Term Rentals)
Jurisdiction: Arlington (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/laws-and-regulations/town-bylaws/... ↗

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“Predevelopment” – The status of a property at the time prior to request for a permit for new construction or increase to the impervious surface area of a lot.

“Runoff” – Rainfall, snowmelt, or irrigation water flowing over the ground surface or directed through a pipe or culvert.

“Runoff Rate” – The speed and volume of stormwater which flows over the surface of the land.

“Stormwater” – Runoff from precipitation or snow melt and surface water runoff and drainage.

Section 3. Authority

This Bylaw is adopted under authority granted by the Home Rule Amendment of the Massachusetts Constitution and the Home Rule statutes, and pursuant to the regulations of the federal Clean Water Act found at 40 CFR 122.34.

Section 4. Applicability

A. This bylaw shall be applicable to all new development, development, redevelopment, or land alteration activities resulting in either an increase in impervious surface of 350 square feet or more, or land alteration of 1 acre or more, including such activities that may also require a permit issued by the Redevelopment Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and/or the Inspectional Services Department. A development shall not be segmented or phased in a manner to avoid compliance with this bylaw. This bylaw shall also apply to land alterations or disturbances that are less than one acre but are part of a larger plan of development disturbing one acre or more.

B. Project Categories. The Permitting Authority may by regulation establish categories of projects ranging from “minor” to “major” based on project size, scope, nature, or location. Project Application requirements and submittals, fees, and criteria for permit issuance shall be scaled appropriately based on project category.

Section 5. Procedure