The general purpose of subdivision review under
this chapter is to guide the systematic development of the Village
while encouraging the provision of adequate facilities for housing,
the comfort and convenience of residents, ensuring the adequacy of
streets, sewers, water supply, and essential Village services. Toward
this end, subdivision review shall include, but need not be limited
to, the public health, safety and welfare; street width and grade;
adequacy of light and air; facilitation of fire protection and access
of fire-fighting equipment to buildings; intensity of land use; demands
upon Village services; the conditions and circumstances of surrounding
properties; vehicular and pedestrian traffic and circulation; adequacy
of utility, drainage and garbage services; and protection of the environment.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CUL-DE-SAC
A local street with only one entrance/outlet that terminates
in a vehicular turnaround.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The preliminary drawing or drawings prepared in a manner
prescribed by this chapter that shows the layout of a proposed subdivision,
including, but not limited to, road(s), and layout and location of
existing and proposed structures. The drawings shall include dimensions,
key plan, topography and drainage, locations of trees, locations of
all proposed facilities, including construction plans and profiles.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots
or parcels, with or without streets.
Reasonable costs incurred by the Building Department
or Planning Board for private consultation fees or other extraordinary
expense in connection with the review of the proposed subdivision
shall be charged to the applicant. Such costs shall be in addition
to the application fee required. Payment of said costs may be required
upon review of the subdivision submissions by the Superintendent of
Buildings in advance to cover the anticipated costs of such consultant
review and other related review expenses.