Town of Wilton, NH

Driveway Regulations

1.0 Authority

The Town of Wilton Planning Board (Planning Board) hereby adopts the following regulations pursuant to its authority as set forth in RSA Sections 236:13, 236:14 and 674:35. All driveways accessing private property from a public right-of-way in Wilton shall be constructed in compliance with these regulations. The Planning Board hereby authorizes the Secretary of the Planning Board (Secretary), in consultation with the Town Road Agent (Road Agent), the Fire Chief, the Stormwater Manager and/or other qualified consultants as set forth herein, to receive and review driveway permit applications to determine whether they comply with these regulations.

These regulations may be amended by the Planning Board following a public hearing on the proposed changes. Terms, capitalized or otherwise, used, but not defined, in these regulations shall have the meanings set forth in the Wilton Zoning Ordinance. For purposes of these regulations, “common driveway” means a driveway serving more than one lot and, unless otherwise indicated, “driveway” includes temporary driveways. “Right of way” means “public right-of-way,” as defined in the Wilton Zoning Ordinance.