By authority of the resolution adopted by the Town Board on the 18th day of March, 1963, pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York, the Planning Board of the Town of Guilderland is authorized and empowered within that part of the Town of Guilderland, outside the limits of the Incorporated Village of Altamont, to approve plats for land subdivision.
The purpose of these subdivision regulations is to provide for the development of the Town by:
A. 
Providing for harmonious development of residential, commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational, religious and educational uses, consistent with rational planning principles;
B. 
Affording adequate facilities within the Town for orderly, efficient and economical development;
C. 
Providing for the preservation of open space and the protection of the environment; and
D. 
Facilitating expeditious review of all subdivision plans by providing uniform standards and procedures.
Before any land is subdivided, the subdivider shall make application to the Planning Board for and secure approval of the proposed subdivision in accordance with the provisions of these subdivision regulations.