[Amended 11-22-1976]
Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed to be made, the
subdivider shall apply in writing to the Village Board for approval
of such subdivision at least five days prior to a regularly scheduled
meeting. The application shall be filed with the Village Clerk and
shall be accompanied by three copies of the preliminary layout, a
filing fee of $20 per lot or such other fee as may from time to time
be designated by the Board of Trustees and evidence of ownership of
the property.
The subdivider shall file with the Village Clerk a final subdivision
plat meeting all requirements of the Village Board, as set forth in
the notice pertaining to the preliminary layout. As soon thereafter
as practicable a public hearing shall be held by the Village Board,
with written notice to the subdivider and Chairman of the Planning
Commission and any other notice deemed desirable by the Village Board.
When required by the Village Board, a park or parks suitably
located for playground or other recreation purposes shall be required
prior to approval; provided, however, that the Village Board may waive,
subject to appropriate conditions and guaranties and for such period
as it may determine, the requirement for such land when the special
circumstances of a particular plat or plats are not requisite in the
interest of public health, safety and general welfare.
Where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
in the way of carrying out the strict letter of these regulations,
the Village Board shall have the power to waive or modify the application
of any of the requirements herein relating to the layout and platting
of land for subdivisions so that the spirit of the regulations shall
be observed, public safety and welfare secured and substantial justice
done.
For the purpose of these regulations, the following definitions
are intended for the terms listed:
OFFICIAL MAP
A map adopted by the Village Board pursuant to §§ 179-e
and 179-h of the Village Law.
PLANNING COMMISSION
The duly appointed Planning Commission of the Village of
Lancaster, pursuant to Article 12-A of the General Municipal Law.
STREET
A way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street,
highway, thoroughfare, parkway, throughway, road, avenue, boulevard,
lane, place or similar designation.
B.
COLLECTOR STREETSThose which carry traffic from minor streets to the major street system of arterial streets, including the principal entrance streets of a residential development.
C.
MINOR STREETSThose which are used primarily for access to abutting properties.
D.
MARGINAL ACCESS STREETSMinor streets which are parallel to and adjacent to arterial streets and which provide access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
SUBDIVIDER
A person, group or organization proposing to subdivide land
within the Village of Lancaster, including agents of same and the
owners of such land whenever an act or agreement or assent of said
owners is necessitated by the provisions of these regulations.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots,
plots, blocks or sites.
[Amended 9-28-1998 by L.L. No. 5-1998]
[Added 11-26-2007 by L.L. No. 14-2007]
A. Preliminary subdivision plat. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter
292, Part
1, and Chapter
350, Article
XIII, shall be required for preliminary subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter
350, Article
XIII. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
292, Part
1, and Chapter
350, Article
XIII.
B. Final subdivision plat approval. A stormwater pollution prevention plan consistent with the requirements of Chapter
292, Part
1, and Chapter
350, Article
XIII, and with the terms of preliminary plan approval shall be required for final subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter
350, Article
XIII. The approval final subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
292, Part
1, and Chapter
350, Article
XIII.