Martha's Vineyard Commission
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Rich Saltzberg
DRI Coordinator
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Step 5 – Action by the Town
The receipt of the written decision by the town reactivates the local permitting process. The timeframe for local approval, which was put on hold (tolled) when the application was referred to the MVC, resumes.
The applicant should revise the proposal, if necessary, in accordance with the conditions set by the Commission. The town boards may add additional conditions, or may deny the project. However, any conditions set by the Commission must carry forward. The town is responsible for enforcing the decision of the Commission, including all conditions.
If the Commission denies a DRI application, no local board may issue a development permit for the project. The applicant may withdraw the proposal at the town level, or the permitting agency may issue a procedural denial.