2.01: Process and Goals

1. Subdivision is the component of the Unified Development Permit system that manages the construction and layout of ways. The Applicant shall follow the procedures for Level Two review set forth in 974 CMR 1.00.

2. The goals of Subdivision are to ensure:
   (a) the safety, convenience, and welfare of the inhabitants of Devens and residents of the surrounding communities by regulating the laying out, construction and alteration of ways;

   (b) Development that facilitates safe and convenient vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle travel for people of all ages and abilities (universal design);

   (c) adequate vehicular and pedestrian Access to all Lots;

   (d) ways with adequate landscaping, lighting and sidewalks;

   (e) adequate wastewater, drainage, and emergency services, as well as adequate street lighting;

   (f) connections between and among proposed and existing ways, and residential, commercial and industrial uses and open space, trails and other community amenities;

   (g) convenient on- and off-site pedestrian and vehicular circulation;

   (h) opportunities for multi-modal means of transportation; and

   (i) consistency with the Reuse Plan and By-Laws.