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II. Site Suitability
A. Identification - the Official Map (as defined in Chapter 36, Sections 17-18, New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated) adopted by the Town Meeting on March 11, 1980, as amended, is hereby adopted as the Official Map.
The following maps, with subsequent refinements and correction adopted by the Planning Board are hereby made a part of this ordinance by reference. The applicable map, used in conjunction with this or as an overlay on the Official Map, will define the classification of an area to determine site suitability.
Bedrock geology
Elevation
Existing land use
Floodplain map, revised
Groundwater potential
Historic and unique resources
Land use suitability
Resource protection
Slope
Soil conditions
Soil erodibility
Surface drainage
Surficial geology
Valuable natural resources
Vegetative cover
B. Applicability - in determining site suitability, in all cases where two or more classifications, areas and/or districts overlap, that with the most restrictive regulations shall apply.
C. Reclassification of Tracts - recognizing that the above maps are based on a low-density survey, the Planning Board is hereby authorized to reclassify a particular tract or portion thereof on the basis of an onsite inspection. If case reclassification is desired, the burden of proof devolves on the applicant; evidence to justify the requested reclassification must be presented to the Board. Abutters may be notified when the Planning Board considers reclassification of an area.
D. Tracts for Special Purposes - specific tracts or portions thereof may be designed jointly by the Planning Board and the owner, after a public hearing, for special purposes, including the following:
1. camps for girls, boys, or adults with specific associated commercial enterprises.
2. public park or recreational facilities with specific associated commercial enterprises.
3. conservation or recreational easements, including:
a. wetland protection, flood control, groundwater recharge
b. preservation of scenic or other natural resource or historic sites
c. hiking, bicycle, trail bike or snowmobile trails
d. open space dedicated to common use or for wildlife habitat
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