Manual of Technical Design

The purpose of this Manual of Technical Design is to provide the designer with standards to use when preparing plans subject to the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Regulations and the Inland Wetland-Environment Regulations. The Manual gives design minimums and maximums, formulas, details, procedures and other information that will be useful. The standards found herein are general guidelines that are to be used in conjunction with the discussion with Town staff to reach the application and permit stage.

Revision #2, issued October 5, 2022, clarifies the policy on the design of detention basins and infiltration devices.

Revision #3, issued November 9, 2023, clarifies the procedures for excavating test pits.