These Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Old Saybrook, herein called "these Regulations", are adopted under the authority vested in the Planning Commission by Chapter 126 of the Connecticut General Statutes. These Regulations supersede and cancel the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Old Saybrook previously in effect.
No person shall make a subdivision or resubdivision within the meaning of these Regulations of any land within the legal boundaries of the Town of Old Saybrook, nor proceed with any improvements including construction of streets or installation of utilities, unless and until an application including a subdivision plan has been submitted to and approved by the Old Saybrook Planning Commission, and such plan has been recorded in the office of the Town Clerk.
Any person, firm or corporation making any subdivision or resubdivision of land without the approval of the Commission is subject to penalties provided in Chapter 126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, which specifies that any person, firm or corporation making any subdivision or land without approval of the Commission shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars for each lot sold or offered for sale or so subdivided. The Town of Old Saybrook may seek other lawful remedies to uphold the purpose and intent of these Regulations.
These Regulations are in addition to and do not supersede other laws, ordinances or regulations governing the development of land and buildings.
The Commission may from time to time, by resolution, adopt forms, policies, procedures and interpretations for the administration of these Regulations.
These Regulations are intended to assure that subdivision of land is part of the orderly growth and development of the Town of Old Saybrook, as envisioned in the Plan of Development. Subdivision of land shall be conducted in a manner which protects the health and safety of the community and preserves the character of the land and valuable natural resources for future generations. Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used for building purposes without danger to health or the public safety. These Regulations are intended to further provide the following:
A. 
That proper provision is made for water, drainage and sewerage in order to protect public health and safety and encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the Town;
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In areas contiguous to brooks, rivers or other bodies of water subject to flooding, including tidal flooding, that proper provision is made for protective flood and drainage control measures;
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That proposed streets are in harmony with existing or proposed principal thoroughfares as shown in the Old Saybrook Plan of Development;
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That proper provision is made for an adequate and convenient system for present and prospective traffic needs, with particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways, and safe pedestrian traffic movement, and that adequate access to properties for fire and ambulance apparatus is provided;
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That proper provision is made for open spaces, parks and playgrounds through the most efficient design and layout of land, protecting the natural beauty and topography of the Town;
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That proper provision is made for erosion and sediment control;
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That streets are properly graded and improved, that necessary public utilities and services are provided, and that development does not impose burdens on municipal services in excess of their capacity and planned expansion;
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That energy efficient patterns of development and land use are encouraged.