A. 
Sketch plan. Prior to the preparation of the preliminary plat and the submission of such a plat for conditional approval, the subdivider shall gather the necessary information and data on the existing conditions at the site. The subdivider shall study the site suitability and opportunities for development; discuss financing, planning and marketing with the lending institutions; and develop a sketch plan with his or her land planner which may be submitted to the Planning Board for advice and assistance. This step does not require formal application, fee, or filing with the Planning Board.
[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007]
B. 
Preapplication procedure. The subdivider shall request an appointment with the Planning Board by writing to the Secretary of the Planning Board. The Secretary shall notify the subdivider of the time, date and place that the Planning Board will meet to consider and review the sketch plan as it relates to the General Plan, design standards and improvement requirements. This meeting is intended to assist the subdivider in the planning and preparation of the preliminary plat and to facilitate preparation of maps and plans.
[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007]
C. 
State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation. Inasmuch as the approval of the New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation is required for any subdivision containing five or more lots, early contact with these Departments is advised.
A. 
The subdivider shall prepare and file application on forms supplied by the Village Clerk for preliminary plat approval with the following documents and maps to the Planning Board:
[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007]
(1) 
Three paper prints of preliminary plat.
(2) 
One paper print of profiles and typical sections of all proposed streets.
(3) 
Evidence of legal ownership of property.
(4) 
List of exceptions to regulations, codes and specifications desired by the subdivider.
(5) 
Deed restrictions, existing and proposed, if any.
B. 
Such application, maps and data shall be submitted at least 10 days prior to the meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered.
[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007]
The preliminary plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn at a scale of 100 feet to the inch unless otherwise required by the Planning Board. The sheet size shall be either 20 inches by 20 inches or 20 inches by 40 inches.
A. 
Identification; title. The following information and identification shall be on the preliminary plat:
(1) 
The words "preliminary plat" and the name of the subdivision;
(2) 
Name of the owner of the subdivision;
(3) 
Name of the licensed surveyor;
(4) 
Location by state, county, village, tax map designation or other recognized land division and position within such division.
(5) 
Date;
(6) 
True North point and scale; and
(7) 
Small-scale orientation map approximately 400 feet to one inch showing the location of the subdivision in relation to the surrounding area.
B. 
Existing conditions. The following information shall also be indicated on the preliminary plat:
(1) 
The names of all owners of land adjacent to the proposed subdivision and/or the names of all subdivisions adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
The zoning districts within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
(3) 
Boundaries of the subdivision indicated by a heavy line, bearings, distances, and the approximate acreage.
(4) 
Location, width and names of existing or platted streets, railroad rights-of-way, easements, parks, buildings, power lines, and other nonresidential use adjacent to or within the proposed subdivision.
(5) 
Drainage channels, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter, and any other significant features.
(6) 
Existing contours with intervals of not more than five feet where the slope is greater than 10% and not more than two feet where the slope is less than 10%. Elevations are to be based on sea level datum.
(7) 
Location and results of soil percolation tests if individual disposal systems are proposed.
(8) 
The Planning Board may require the location and results of tests made to ascertain subsurface soil, rock and groundwater conditions indicated on the plat.
(9) 
Location of any and all utilities on and adjacent to the tract, including sewer, water and gas lines, fire hydrants, electric and telephone poles and streetlights.
C. 
Proposed development. The following information shall also be indicated on the preliminary plat:
(1) 
The location and dimension of all proposed streets, alleys, easements and lots;
(2) 
Lot numbers;
(3) 
Proposed street names;
(4) 
Proposed building setback lines;
(5) 
All parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public use, if any;
(6) 
Proposed utilities within the subdivision; and
(7) 
Provisions for collecting and discharging surface drainage.
D. 
Supplementary plans. The following information shall also be indicated on the preliminary plat:
(1) 
The profile of each street indicating tentative grades of roadway surface, sidewalks and sewers (even though they may not be contemplated in the immediate future) and storm drains; and
(2) 
A typical cross section of each street, including sidewalks.
E. 
Where the preliminary plat submitted covers only a part of the subdivider's entire holding, a sketch of the prospective future street system of the unsubdivided part shall be submitted for study to the Planning Board.
[Added 2-23-2009 by L.L. No. 1-2009]
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Article 1 and 2 of Chapter 210, Stormwater Management; Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for preliminary subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Article II of Chapter 210. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 210.
[Amended 1-8-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007]
A. 
Review of subdivision. Following the review of the preliminary plat and supplementary material submitted for conformity with these regulations and following negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him or her, the Planning Board shall, within 60 days after submission, act thereon as submitted or modified, and if approved the Planning Board shall express its approval as conditional approval and state the conditions of such approval, if any, or if disapproved shall express its disapproval and reasons therefor.
B. 
Action upon subdivision. The action of the Planning Board shall be noted on three copies of the preliminary plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider and the other two copies retained by the Planning Board.
C. 
Approval of subdivision. Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather it shall be deemed an expression of approval of the layout on the preliminary plat to be referred to as a guide in the preparation of the final plat which shall be submitted to the Planning Board for formal approval and for recording upon compliance with these regulations and the conditions of the conditional approval, if any.
[Added 1-12-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]
A. 
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an offense, and upon such conviction, such offender may be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 or imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. For a repeat offender, the maximum penalty shall be two times that set forth in this section. In either case, each day that such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate violation.
B. 
The foregoing shall not be deemed the sole right and remedy of Village relative to enforcement, and the Village may also, or alternatively, assert and pursue any other rights, any and all civil or criminal actions, proceedings or remedies available at law.