A.
The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and
location of all streets shall conform to the Master Plan and shall
be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to
topographical conditions, to public convenience and safety and to
the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets.
B.
The arrangement of streets in a subdivision shall
either:
(1)
Provide for the continuation, if appropriate, of major
streets in the surrounding area; or
(2)
Conform to a plan for the neighborhood approved by
the Planning Board to meet a particular situation where topographical
or other conditions make continuance or conformance to existing streets
impracticable.
C.
Minor and connector streets shall be so laid out that
their use by through traffic will be discouraged.
D.
Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing
or proposed major or arterial street or railroad, the Planning Board
may require marginal access streets, reverse frontage with screen
planting contained in a nonaccess reservation along the rear property
line, deep lots with rear service alleys or such other treatment as
may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties
and to afford separation of through and local traffic.
E.
A tangent between reverse curves on arterial, major
and collector streets shall be no less than 100 feet. A tangent between
reverse curves on minor and collector streets shall be no less than
50 feet.
F.
Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly
as possible at right angles, and no street shall intersect any other
street at less than 75°.
G.
Street right-of-way widths shall be not less than
55 feet; the minimum pavement width shall be 24 feet face of curb
to face of curb, with six-inch concrete curbs on each side of the
roadway, five-foot snow storage/green space on each side of the roadway
and five-foot sidewalks on each side of the roadway. Closed storm
drainage systems shall be installed as required. No open drainage
ditches shall be allowed.
[Amended 4-15-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008]
H.
Cul-de-sac streets shall be approved only under special
hardship circumstances and shall not be longer than 500 feet and shall
be provided at the closed end with a turnaround having an outside
roadway diameter of at least 100 feet and a street property line diameter
of at least 120 feet. Dead-end streets shall not be permitted. Cul-de-sacs
shall be avoided where feasible.
[Amended 4-15-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008]
I.
No street or highway names shall be used which will
duplicate or be confused with the names of existing streets or highways
in the Village or town. Street names shall be subject to the approval
of the Planning Board.
J.
Street grades shall be not less than 0.5%, percent,
nor more than 12%.
A.
Alleys shall be provided in commercial and industrial
districts, except that the Planning Board may waive this requirement
where other definite and assured provisions are made for service access,
such as off-street loading, unloading and parking consistent with
and adequate for the uses proposed.
B.
The width of an alley shall be no less than 20 feet.
A.
Adequate easements shall be provided for utilities
where necessary. An easement width of 20 feet is desirable.
B.
Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse,
drainageway, channel or stream, there shall be provided a stormwater
easement or drainage right-of-way conforming substantially to the
lines of such watercourse and such further width or construction,
or both, as will be adequate for the purpose, but in no case less
than 20 feet in width.
A.
The lengths, widths and shapes of blocks shall be
determined with due regard to:
(1)
The type of development proposed.
(2)
Zoning requirements as to lot sizes and dimensions.
(3)
The need for convenient access, circulation, control
and safety of street traffic, with particular attention to limitation
of the number and location of points of ingress or egress.
(4)
The limitations and opportunities of topography.
B.
Block lengths shall not exceed 1,200 feet nor be less
than 600 feet.
C.
A pedestrian right-of-way not less than 10 feet wide
shall be provided where deemed essential by the Planning Board to
provide circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, parks, shopping
centers, transportation and other community facilities.
A.
The lot size, width, depth, shape and orientation
and the building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location
of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated.
B.
No lot shall have less area or width than the minimum requirements of Chapter 160, Zoning, applying to the district in which it is located.
C.
Corner lots for residential use shall have extra width
to permit appropriate building setback from and orientation to both
streets.
D.
The subdividing of land shall be such as to provide
each lot with frontage on an improved street.
E.
Every street shown on the plat that is hereafter filed
or recorded in the office of the County Clerk shall be deemed to be
a private street until such time as it has been formally offered for
cession to the public and formally accepted as a public street by
resolution of the Village Board of Trustees or alternatively until
it has been condemned by the municipality for use as a public street.
F.
Double frontage lots should be avoided.
G.
Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles
or radial to street lines.
A.
Where a proposed park, playground or other public
use shown in the Master Plan is located in whole or in part in a subdivision,
such area shall either be dedicated to the proper public agency, or
it shall be reserved for acquisition by such agency within a specified
period by dedication or other means, and an agreement shall be entered
into between the subdivider and the public agency regarding the time
and method of acquisition.
B.
Due regard shall be shown for preservation of outstanding
scenic, cultural or historical areas.
Street layout, block grading and lot grading
data shall be shown. The objective is to establish the street grades,
floor elevations and lot grades in proper relation to each other and
to existing topography, considering property protection, appeal, use
and drainage. The developer shall allow no holes, depressions or other
undrained areas to remain.
[Added 12-16-1996 by L.L. No. 8-1996]
A.
Reserve strips. No subdivision showing reserve strips
controlling access to streets shall be approved.
