Before receiving endorsement on the final subdivision
plat, the developer shall complete all improvements to the satisfaction
of the Village Engineer or other village official as specified elsewhere
in these regulations or post a performance guaranty sufficient to
insure the satisfactory completion of the following required improvements,
except where waivers may be requested.
The Planning Board may waive the provision of any or all improvements and requirements which are not, in its judgment, requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare. Waivers may also be granted in circumstances where such improvements and requirements are inappropriate because of the inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent to or in proximity to the subdivision. In order for a waiver to be granted by the Planning Board, appropriate conditions must be met and due cause shown. (See § 125-22.)
A.
Streets. All streets shall be constructed, graded
and paved in accordance with the standards and specifications for
the same on file in the Village Clerk's office.
B.
Drainage structures. Storm drains, culverts, catch
basins and other drainage structures shall be installed in accordance
with the standards on file in the Village Clerk's office and as shown
on the final map approved by the Planning Board. All pipe shall comply
with the requirements of the current New York State Highway Department
specifications governing construction of these facilities. The location,
length, depth, size, grade and type of pipe shall be designated on
the plans. If unusual conditions are discovered at the time of construction
which are not provided for on the plans, the Village Engineer shall
determine the type and extent of construction required to overcome
such conditions.
C.
Curbs and gutters. Curbs and gutters shall be constructed
on both sides of all streets shown on the proposed subdivision plat
in accord with the standards on file in the Village Clerk's office.
D.
Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides
of collector and primary local service streets as shown in the Village
Comprehensive Plan. Construction standards are on file in the Village
Clerk’s office.
[Amended 10-26-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010]
E.
Street signs. Street signs shall be of metal and shall
be installed at the intersections of all streets, in conformity with
village specifications, at the locations approved by the Planning
Board.
F.
Grass strips. Grass strips shall be provided within
the portion of the street right-of-way between the curbline and sidewalk
and shall be properly graded and seeded.
G.
Street trees.
(1)
At least one street tree shall be planted on every
lot in the subdivision. Existing trees of at least three inches caliper
may be taken into consideration if shown on the final subdivision
plat. New trees shall be located off the street right-of-way and shall
be at least three feet from any required sidewalk and 10 feet from
any line which is directly under utility wires.
(2)
The minimum trunk diameter for new trees shall be
at least 2 1/2 inches at the butt and have a minimum
height of eight to 10 feet above finished grade level. Such trees
shall meet and be installed and staked in accordance with the standards
of the American Association of Nurserymen for planting and general
stock, as well as of a species and at locations approved by the Planning
Board. No tree shall be planted within 25 feet from an existing or
proposed streetlight or street intersection.
(3)
For
projects with the Design Overlay Districts, refer to Section 2.4.4
of the Village of Chittenango Site and Architectural Design Standards
for Commercial Design Overlay Districts.
[Added 10-26-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010]
H.
Streetlighting. Streetlighting facilities shall be
provided along all streets upon which the subdivision abuts. Such
lighting facilities shall be in accordance with the residential standards
as developed by the Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporation and shall be
installed as directed and approved by the Niagara-Mohawk Power Corporation.
For property within the Design Overlay Districts, refer to Section
2.4.3 of the Village of Chittenango Site and Architectural Design
Standards for Commercial Design Overlay Districts.
[Amended 10-26-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010]
I.
Sanitary sewers.
(1)
Provision shall be made for each lot in the subdivision
to be connected to the village sewer system, in accordance with plans
approved by the Village Engineer. Whenever possible, underground utilities
shall be placed in the street right-of-way, between the paved roadway
and the right-of-way line. The subdivider shall install service connections
to the property line of each lot in the subdivision before the street
receives its final pavement.
(2)
Where conditions are such as to make impractical the
inclusion of sanitary sewers within the street right-of-way, perpetual
unobstructed easements at least 20 feet in width, with satisfactory
maintenance access to a street, shall be provided.
J.
Water supply. Where a public water main is reasonably
accessible, the subdivider shall connect with such water main and
provide a water connection for each lot in accordance with village
standards, procedures and supervision. Fire hydrants shall be required
and shall be installed in accord with the New York State Fire Underwriters'
standards.
K.
Monuments. Permanent monuments shall be set at block
corners and at intervals of approximately 500 feet or such other distance
as the Planning Board may determine appropriate, and their location
shall be shown on the subdivision plat. Iron pipes shall not be considered
permanent monuments for the purpose of these regulations. Specific
standards for monuments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.
L.
Utility and telephone lines. Utility and telephone
lines shall be developed and installed in accord with the Niagara-Mohawk
Power Corporation and the New York Telephone Company standards and
any village standards that might be applicable.
When the Planning Board determines that a modification
of required improvements is warranted, such modifications may be approved
as part of the final subdivision plat. Modifications such as, but
not limited to, the following examples may be approved:
A.
Concrete curbing may be omitted, and in lieu thereof,
rolled gutters or other means for controlling stormwaters may be constructed
as may be approved by the Planning Board with concurrence from the
Superintendent of Public Works.
B.
Sidewalks may be omitted on one or both sides of the
street to the extent deemed appropriate by the Planning Board, except
for those streets or portions thereof located within the Commercial
Design Overlay District boundaries as illustrated on the official
Zoning Map.
[Amended 10-26-2010 by L.L. No. 6-2010]
C.
Where curbing is not provided, adequate provision
for the protection of the edge of the road pavement and graded shoulders
at all driveway openings and other accessways shall be provided in
a manner approved by the Planning Board with concurrence from the
Superintendent of Public Works.
D.
Where sidewalks and curbing are not provided, grass
curb strips shall not be required. However, grading and seeding of
the area between the pavement edge, shoulder or approved drainage
structure and the front property line of the lot shall be required.
