Which applications require development review?
Application
Description
Administrative Site Plan Amendment
A proposed modification that can be approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator; but the Zoning Administrator may also refer the application to the Development Review Board (DRB).
Amendments
Site Plans, subdivisions, and PUD approvals can be amended. This is a one-step process with final review.
Appeal of a Zoning Administrator Decision
An objection to a decision of the Zoning Administrator, such as the issuance or denial of a permit or issuance of a violation.
Conditional Use
A request to start a use that is neither permitted nor prohibited in a zoning district. Conditional uses generally have a higher potential for impact and therefore require this type of review by the DRB according to UDR Chapter 330. The DRB may place conditions upon this type of use.
Major Conventional Subdivision
A major subdivision is the division of a lot into 7 or more lots. This is a three step application process: sketch, preliminary and final. However, the DRB may waive the third hearing if prelim. is sufficient.
Minor Conventional Subdivision
A minor subdivision is the division of a single lot into 6 or fewer lots. This application is a two-step application process: sketch and final.
Site Plan
A development plan required for certain uses, drawn to scale, showing a detailed layout of proposed improvements for a parcel of land, per UDR Chapter 320.
Site Plan Amendment
A proposed modification to an existing Site Plan; processed the same way as a new Site Plan and subject to all the minimum standards at the time of application.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) 
A PUD is a way of developing that allows greater flexibility to achieve a unified development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Milton’s regulations establish rules for Conservation PUDs and Cottage Clusters. The application undergoes subdivision and site plan review. This is a three step application process: sketch, preliminary and final application. The DRB may waive the third hearing if preliminary is sufficient.
Variance

An appeal to be exempt from a provision of the Zoning Regulations according to required findings in UDR Section 4605.


If you have questions about any of these applications or the process, please contact the Planning and Economic Development Department.

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1. What is development review?
2. Which applications require development review?
3. Who does development review?
4. What are the regulations?
5. What is at the discretion of the Development Review Board?
6. What is the process?
7. Does Milton do a pre-application consultation?
8. How do I submit an application and what does it cost?
9. How long does it take?
10. Who can participate in a hearing?
11. Where can I see the details of a proposal?
12. Do I need to sign in?
13. How does the Development Review Board conduct the hearing?
14. How does the Development Review Board vote?
15. How are decisions issued?
16. What are the public notification requirements?