§ 302-7. Waivers.  


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  • A. 
    The Planning Board may waive strict compliance with the provisions of these regulations, including the holding of a public hearing, when, in the written judgment of the Planning Board, the waiver is in the public interest or if the information required by these regulations is irrelevant to the project and the result of said waiver granted is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Bylaws and these regulations.
    B. 
    Any request for a waiver from these regulations shall be submitted, in writing, to the Planning Board. Said requests shall include a statement that clearly identifies the provision or provisions of these regulations from which relief is sought and a statement setting forth the reason or reasons why, in the applicant's opinion, the granting of such waiver would be in the public interest or why the required information is irrelevant to the project and why a waiver would be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Bylaws and these regulations.
    C. 
    The Planning Board shall vote on any request for a waiver within 21 days of the date of submittal of the complete application or request. If no vote is taken within said 21 days, said waiver request shall be deemed to be approved.
    D. 
    In waiving strict compliance with these regulations, the Planning Board may require such alternative conditions as will serve substantially the same objective as the standards or regulations waived. All granted waivers shall be written as part of the special permit.