(1) In all instances, a development which proceeds under the MFMHOD is subject to site plan approval in accordance with § 270-2: Site plan review and approval of the Marlborough City Code, with the exception that the City Council shall be the permit granting authority for site plan approval. The City Council shall also be the special permit granting authority for any special permits (if applicable) under the MFMHOD.

(2) All site plan review standards applicable to developments under this section shall be consistent with the purposes of this section and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities' Compliance Guidelines for Multi-family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act, as amended.

(3) In performing site plan review, the City Council may employ the services of qualified professional consultants as provided under MGL c. 44, § 53G, as amended entitled "Employment of outside consultants." These services may include those of an urban designer, architect and/or landscape architect.

See § 650-37.1: Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay DIstrict for more detailed inforrmation about this overlay district.