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Boxborough Site Plan Approval Rules & Regulations

Requires landscaping design to give preference to the protection of existing trees and groundcover, particularly native species. Emphasizes street tree planting and the subdivision of large parking lots with landscaped islands of shade trees. Encourages alternate paving materials in the Town Center District such as stones, brick, and stamped and dyed concrete.

Link:

  • Boxborough, MA Town Planning Board Site Plan Approval Rules & Regulations, Section 4.4

Policy Details:

Locale: Boxborough, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Trees, Green Stormwater Infrastructure, Pavement
Policy Type(s): Other Policy Statement

Citation:

Boxborough, MA Town Planning Board Site Plan Approval Rules & Regulations, Section 4.4

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