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Open Space Preservation Development
Application requirements; review procedures.
A. All applications for OSPD shall be submitted with the following plans:
(1) Overall development plan for the entire OSPD and showing all surrounding land within 150 feet of the boundaries of the  tract, all man-made features, lot lines, zoning boundaries, vegetative cover, wetlands, soil characteristics and existing topography, together with the layout of the proposed development concept, including buildings, parking areas, roadways, landscaping, common open space, wetland resource areas as defined by the regulations (310 CMR 10.00) promulgated pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c. 131, § 40) and Article V: Watershed Protection District of this Zoning Bylaw, the extent of land located in Zone A of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) of the Town of Wrentham, the proposed number of dwelling units and the number of bedroom/dens in each unit, and anticipated development phases. 
(2) Architectural plan(s). Typical floor plans and architectural elevations of the proposed dwelling units and artist's rendering of the proposed structures.
(3) Landscaping plan(s). Typical landscaping plans for all buffer areas and disturbed areas and a detailed planting plan for the site.
(4) Plans equivalent to conventional preliminary subdivision in conformity with the requirements and procedures for  submission and review under the Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land in Wrentham, and as required by MGL c. 40A, § 9 for special permit applications.
(5) The applicant shall provide the Board with a .pdf version of the plan and other application submittals and reports by email, compact disc or thumb drive.
B. All applications for a special permit under this section shall be referred by the Planning Board to the Board of Health, Department of Public Works and Conservation Commission for their review and comments within 14 days after their submission to the Planning Board. Such departments and boards shall make their recommendations and send copies thereof to the Planning Board and the applicant within 35 days of receipt of the referral request by the Planning Board or there shall be deemed no opposition or desire to comment. The Planning Board shall not act upon said special permit until either comments from the referred departments and boards have been received, or said 35 days have elapsed, whichever is sooner.

See Article XVII: Open Space Preservation Development for more detailed information.