It is hereby declared to be the policy of the
Town of Cobleskill that the subdivision and development of land for
residential, commercial, and industrial purposes shall be guided and
regulated in such a manner as to meet the following requirements for
orderly and harmonious growth: Land to be subdivided or developed
shall be of such character that it can be used safely without danger
to health, or peril from fire, flood, erosion, excessive noise or
smoke, or other menace. Proper provisions shall be made for drainage,
water supply, sewage, and other appropriate utility services. The
proposed streets shall provide a safe, convenient, and functional
system for vehicular circulation. Streets shall be of such width,
grade, and location as to accommodate prospective traffic as determined
by existing and probable future land and building uses. Buildings,
lots, blocks, and streets shall be arranged as to afford adequate
light, view, and air, to facilitate fire protection and to provide
ample access for fire-fighting equipment to buildings. Land shall
be subdivided or developed with due regard to topography so that the
natural beauty of the land and vegetation shall be protected and enhanced.
Adequate sites for open space, parks and playgrounds shall be located
so that all residents shall have convenient access. In general the
purpose is to maintain a favorable cost-benefit ratio for the Town
and citizens.
By authority of the resolution adopted by the
Town Board on the 14th day of June, 1982, pursuant to the provisions
of § 276 of the Town Law, the Planning Board of the Town
of Cobleskill has the power and authority to approve plans for subdivisions
of land within that part of the Town of Cobleskill outside the limits
of the incorporated village. All land subdivision shall hereafter
be subject to the following regulations which are adopted for the
purpose of providing for the future growth and development of the
Town and affording adequate facilities for the housing, transportation,
distribution, comfort, convenience, safety, health and welfare of
its population.
