It is the policy of the Planning Board to consider
land subdivisions as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and
economical development of the Town in a manner that is reasonable
and in the best interests of the community. The Planning Board will
be guided in its consideration of an application for the subdivision
of land by the following general policies:
A. Land must be suitable to be built upon and free of
hazards. The physical characteristics of the land to be subdivided
shall be such that it can be used for building purposes without danger
to health and safety or peril from fire, flood, erosion or other menace.
Proper provision shall be made for stormwater drainage, water supply,
sewage disposal, streets and other needed improvements.
B. Natural and historic features should be preserved.
Insofar as possible, all existing features of the landscape such as
large trees, unusual glacial formations, water- and flood courses,
historic sites and other such irreplaceable assets shall be preserved.
C. Subdivisions shall be in conformance with all other
local laws and shall be properly related to the Town of Rush and its
Comprehensive Plan, as it is being used for guidance by the Planning
Board.
D. Streets shall be of such width, grade and location
as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford adequate light
and air, and to facilitate fire and other emergency protection.