Whenever any minor subdivision or resubdivision of land is proposed and before any conveyance is made, and before any permit for the erection of a structure shall be granted, the subdivider shall apply in writing for approval of such proposed minor subdivision or resubdivision.
A sketch plat review as described below with respect to major subdivision may be employed for minor subdivision or resubdivision at the option of the subdivider.
A. 
Timing of application. To receive review at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board, the application for approval shall be submitted to the ZAP Secretary at least two weeks prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Board.
B. 
Fees. All applications for plat approval shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount determined by resolution of the Town Board as set forth in the Schedule of Fees[1] intended to cover the cost of advertising, publication of notices and mailing.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said schedule is on file in the Town offices.
C. 
Minor subdivision plat specifications.
(1) 
The plat for a minor subdivision shall be a map or diagram drawn to scale showing the residential lot(s) prepared in accordance with the minimum standards set forth in the Code of Practice For Land Surveys of the New York Association of Professional Land Surveyors including:
(a) 
All existing improvements outside of the residential lot(s) and within 10 feet (40 feet for auxiliary buildings) of the boundaries thereof;
(b) 
The means of access and proposed routes of all utilities if the residential lot(s) do(es) not front on an existing public road; and
(c) 
The remainder of the divided parcel if it, the remainder, is a residential lot.
(2) 
The plat shall also show the Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers, if available, and all existing restrictions on the use of the land including drainage easements.
D. 
Number of copies. The subdivider shall submit 10 copies of the minor subdivision plat. Applicants may be required to submit additional copies of the plat if other officials, agencies or consultants need to be informed about the project.
E. 
Subdivider to attend Planning Board meeting. The subdivider shall attend the meeting of the Planning Board to discuss the subdivision plat.
F. 
Approval procedure. The procedure for approval of the plat shall be in accordance with Subdivisions 6, 7 and 8 of § 276 of the Town Law.
G. 
Limitation on multiple minor subdivision. If multiple minor subdivision of a parcel, or contiguous parcels under one ownership or under common control of any group of persons acting in concert as part of a common scheme or plan, results in the creation of five or more residential lots within a ten-year period, the subdivision that exceeds the four-lot threshold will be considered a major subdivision, subject to the provisions outlined in this chapter.
H. 
Size and material of plat. The plat to be filed with the County Clerk shall be in accordance with § 334 of the Real Property Law with regard to size and material.