§ 170-12. Preliminary hearings; information to be considered.

The Selectmen shall hold preliminary road hearings at a specially scheduled meeting. The engineering firm shall give a report on each road including but not limited to the condition of the surface; drainage problems; condition of the shoulders and abutting property; and estimated costs including legal fees, as a total, a per lot cost and a per foot cost. The engineering firm will also provide information on the extent of development within the subdivision, namely, the percentage of lots built upon. Special lots reserved for any purpose such as conservation, recreation or drainage shall also be identified. The total number of individual roads to be considered for acceptance shall be limited to a specific number per year, e.g., three (3) or in order of submittal, whichever limit is more restrictive. Roads will be considered in order of submittal. Each road considered must also be able to be reached directly by other existing town roads.