By authority of the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Planning Board of the Town of Grand Island is directed to study each plat for land subdivision within the Town and to recommend to the Town Board approval, approval with modifications or disapproval in accordance with the procedure and standards hereinafter stated. Such recommendation shall be transmitted to the Town Board within 45 days after the preliminary layout has been referred to the Planning Board by the Town Board. The Town Board shall not act upon the proposed subdivision until the Planning Board has reported or 45 days have elapsed. In case of a recommendation for disapproval, the Planning Board shall state the reasons for its refusal.
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
A. 
No subdivision of any lot, tract or parcel of land shall be effected, and no street, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main or other facilities in connection therewith shall be laid out, constructed, opened or dedicated for public use and travel, or for the common use of occupants of buildings abutting thereon, except in strict accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
B. 
All plans for subdivisions shall be submitted to the Town Planning Board for review and recommendations before they are acted upon by the Town Board, unless said review is specifically waived by the Town Board.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
C. 
Waiver of requirements. The Town Board may waive, when reasonable, any requirements or improvements for the approval, approval with modifications or disapproval of subdivisions submitted for its approval. Any such waiver, which shall be subject to appropriate conditions, may be exercised in the event any such requirements or improvements are found not to be requisite in the interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare or inappropriate because of inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity to the subdivision.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Added at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
D. 
The provisions contained herein shall apply to all land within the limits of the Town of Grand Island.
E. 
Property line adjustment.
[Added 1-20-2015 by L.L. No. 5-2015]
(1) 
The owner or owners of two adjoining properties may, in writing signed by the owner(s), request permission to adjust a property line between two parcels. Town staff shall grant the request without Planning Board review or Town Board approval if:
(a) 
No new lot is created.
(b) 
After the property line adjustment, both lots shall be fully compliant with the Town Zoning Code
(c) 
Neither lot is a legal nonconforming lot, unless both lots will be fully conforming after the adjustment.
(d) 
Both properties are in the same zoning district.
(e) 
There are no existing zoning violations (other than violations that would be cured by the property line adjustment).
(2) 
Upon staff approval of a property line adjustment meeting all criteria of Subsection E(1), the owner(s) shall submit proof to the Building Inspector that the adjustment has occurred through the submission of deeds or refiled subdivision maps. Until such proof is received, or the property line adjustment request is withdrawn in writing by all owners, no building, grading, or zoning permits may be issued for either property.
(3) 
Upon submission of the proof required under Subsection E(3), the Building Inspector, Zoning Officer and Assessor shall update their records, and the Town Engineer shall reflect the change on the Town Official Map.
It is declared to be the policy of the Town Board and the Town Planning Board to consider land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town of Grand Island. This means, among other things:
A. 
That land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, flood or other menace;
B. 
That proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage, other underground utilities, and other needed improvements;
C. 
That all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties.
D. 
That the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map, if such exists, and shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the Master Plan, and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access of fire-fighting equipment to buildings; and
E. 
That proper provision shall be made for open spaces for parks and playgrounds.