Construction. A driveway may not be constructed, altered or relocated without a permit. Except to the extent waived in compliance with Section 4.i, all driveways shall be constructed in accordance with (i) these regulations, (ii) other applicable Federal, State and local land use laws and regulations, including, without limitation, those established by the DOT and Section H, Stormwater Management Regulations, of the Wilton Land Use Laws and Regulations (Stormwater Regulations), (iii) the requirements of applicable subdivision, site or other plans approved by the Planning Board and (iv) the permit.
Inspection. A driveway may not be used, and a Certificate of Occupancy for a structure served by the driveway shall not be issued, until the Building Inspector, in consultation with the Road Agent and the Fire Chief, has inspected its construction and confirmed in writing to the Planning Board Secretary, subject to Section 4.i, that it conforms to applicable requirements.
Location. A driveway shall be constructed only in the location shown on the driveway permit or, if applicable, the subdivision, site or other approved plan. Any change in location will require an amendment to the issued permit or the applicable subdivision, site or other approved plan. Unless a Special Exception has been granted, a driveway shall not be located in the Wetland Conservation District setback.
Common Driveways. A common driveway may not effectively extend the length of a proposed dead-end right-of-way as a means of avoiding limitations on the length of such right-of-way.
Number of Driveways. A lot may have only one entrance.
Bridges. If a bridge is required, it shall be designed, stamped and its construction approved by a Civil or Structural Engineer licensed in New Hampshire. The bridge must be rated for expected load. The Planning Board may require an engineering review and/or inspection of the bridge, in consultation with the Fire Chief, by a qualified consultant at the applicant’s expense. All wetland or waterway crossings, in addition, require a Special Exception from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Street Numbers. All driveways providing access to a structure with a separate address shall be numbered from both directions, with a letter, number and symbol height of at least four inches, contrasting with the background of the sign and installed and maintained so as to be easily readable from the intersecting right-of-way at night. When a structure is within 30 feet of the right-of-way, the number may be placed on it alone with the approval of the Building Inspector.
Engineering Review. The Planning Board may require an engineering or other professional review and/or inspection of any driveway constructed, or proposed to be constructed, in connection with a permit or permit application under these regulations, at the applicant’s expense.
Waivers. The Planning Board, in consultation with the Road Agent and/or the Fire Chief, may adapt or waive, in whole or in part, the requirements of subsection 4.e, 5.a or 6.b pursuant to RSA 674.36(II)(n) when the applicant shows that (1) strict conformity would pose an unnecessary hardship and waiver would not be contrary to the spirit and intent of these regulations; or (2) specific site conditions indicate that the waiver will properly carry out the spirit and intent of these regulations. No other provisions of these regulations may be waived by the Planning Board.
