This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of East Bloomfield Land Development Regulations and Public Works Requirements," as adopted by the Town Board on November 14, 1994.
In accordance with New York Town Law, Article 16, § 271, the Planning Board of the Town of East Bloomfield is created by the Town Board. The Planning Board of East Bloomfield is empowered by provisions of New York Town Law, Article 16, and by the Town Board to grant final approval of any subdivision plat or site plan of lands with or without streets or highways within the corporate limits of the Town of East Bloomfield. Such approval, in accordance with the procedures and regulations set forth below, is intended to follow applicable sections of the New York State Town Law.
To carry out the purpose of the Town Law and the Planning Board, this chapter is adopted by the Town Board to provide for the future growth and development of the town and to afford adequate facilities for the housing, transportation, distribution, comfort, convenience, safety, health and welfare of its population. Consistent with such purposes, this chapter will provide for the orderly development of land use areas, the coordination of existing streets and public utilities with new service, the provisions of open spaces for passive and active recreation and the location of future sites for public buildings and commercial areas, all to the mutual benefit of the town and its residents.
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Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural include the singular. The word "person" includes a corporation, unincorporated association and a partnership, as well as an individual. The word "building" includes "structure" and shall be construed as if followed by the words "or part thereof." The word "street" includes "road," "highway" and "lane"; "watercourse" includes "drain," "ditch" and "stream." The words "shall" or "will" are mandatory; the word "may" is permissive.
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Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated.
AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT
An identification of farm operations within an agricultural district located within 500 feet of the boundary of property upon which an action of approval is pending, per Town Law § 283-a.
ALLEY (OR SERVICE DRIVE)
A strip of land over which there is a right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, serving as a secondary means of access to two or more properties.
BLOCK
An area bounded by streets.
BUILDER
A person who obtains a building permit for construction of a structure on an approved site.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
An appointed official nominated by the Town Board to enforce the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as adopted by the town.
CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
An area of unobstructed vision at a street intersection defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection of street right-of-way lines.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
An appointed official nominated by the Town Board to enforce Chapter 135, Zoning, of the Town of East Bloomfield and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Code.
CONTRACTOR
A person acting for the developer to construct the required improvements of the project. The contractor is responsible to perform the work in conformance with the approved plans, subject to a review by town officials.
CROSSWALK
A right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, at least 10 feet in width, which traverses an area to furnish access for pedestrians.
CUL-DE-SAC
A residential street with one end open for public vehicles and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a vehicular turnaround.
DEDICATION
The deliberate appropriation of land by its owner for any general and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the public uses to which the land has been devoted.
DEVELOPER
A person holding title to a parcel of land to be developed or subdivided. Commitments and/or requirements for development are solely between the town and the developer.
DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOTS
A lot having at least two sides fronting on separate streets which do not intersect while adjoining the lot.
DRIVEWAY
Access for not more than two homes each having 60 feet frontage on a public road and must have a minimum width of 12 feet.
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EASEMENT
A right granted to use certain land for a special purpose not inconsistent with the general property rights of the owner.
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
A drawing prepared by a registered professional which complies with prescribed regulations and statutes for recording in the Ontario County Clerk's office.
GRADING PLAN
A plan showing all present and proposed elevations for stormwater drainage and disposal.
HALF OR PARTIAL STREET
A street generally parallel and adjacent to a property line, having a lesser right-of-way than normally required for satisfactory improvement and use of the street.
INSPECTOR/OBSERVER
An agent of the town empowered to observe the construction progress of the project and its compliance with the approved plans.
IMPROVEMENTS
Those physical additions and changes to the land that may be necessary to produce usable and buildable land areas. This may include, but is not limited to, grading, water supply, sewage disposal, stormwater disposal, lighting, landscaping, etc.
LETTER OF CREDIT
Financial security required to ensure the installation of improvements as shown on the approved plan, subject to possible dedication to the town.
LOT
A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or site development that is presently occupied or capable of being occupied by a principal building or use and uses accessory to the principal building or use.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision plat prepared by a registered professional of more than four lots or a development proposing dedicated new streets or improvement districts to service such subdivision.
MASTER PLAN
A part of any comprehensive study prepared for the town that addresses future land use considerations.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision plat prepared by a registered professional of four lots or less with access to an existing right-of-way, requiring no new streets nor the creation or extension of improvement districts and having no substantial adverse effect on access to, use or development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining parcels.
OPEN SPACE OR OPEN AREA
Any space or area of undeveloped land characterized by natural scenic beauty, existing openness and natural condition. A variety of open space forms are encouraged and may include, but are not limited to, formal squares and parks; informal natural areas; passive and active recreation areas; treed and open fields; and agricultural lands used in agricultural production.
PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OR TOWN PLANNING BOARD
The Town of East Bloomfield Planning Board; when Town Board is meant, it will be stated as "Town Board."
PRELIMINARY PLAT
A drawing prepared in a manner prescribed by these and other applicable regulations showing the layout of a proposed subdivision, including, but not limited to, road and lot layout with approximate dimensions; key plan; topography and drainage; and all proposed facilities, including preliminary plans and profiles, at a suitable scale and detail to address the local regulations that are listed in this chapter.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Land opened for use as a street, crosswalk or utility corridor.
SEQR OR STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
Part of the Environmental Conservation Law applicable to land development per 6 NYCRR Part 617. A short environmental assessment form, Appendix C of Part 617.21, is required for all minor subdivisions. A full environmental assessment form, Appendix A of Part 617.21, is required for all major subdivisions or Type 1 actions under SEQR definitions.
SET BACK OR BUILDING LINE
The right-angle distance within a property defining the required minimum distances between any structure and the street or the side or rear property lines of a parcel right-of-way.
SIGHT DISTANCE
The distance of visual sight available for access to a dedicated right-of-way from any parcel of land to be developed.
SITE PLAN
A drawing prepared by a registered professional for review by the Planning Board for the development of an existing lot or parcel without any new subdivision of land.
SKETCH PLAN
An informal plan in accordance with these specifications indicating existing features of a parcel of land and its surroundings and the general layout of a proposed land improvement.
STREET
A general term used to describe a right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, serving as a means of vehicular and pedestrian travel and utility services. The streets are classified by function as follows (refer to § 86-67 for design criteria):
(1) 
PRIVATE ROADAny shared access for not more than four houses.
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(2) 
RURAL DEVELOPMENTA street used as a means of access to residential units. This road may be owned and operated under an established homeowners' association or designed and constructed for eventual dedication to the town.
(3) 
LOCAL ROAD (SUBDIVISION STREET)A new development serving primarily a neighborhood with relatively low volumes of traffic.
(4) 
COLLECTOR ROADA road connecting area centers serving a large volume of local or regional traffic.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into a number of lots, blocks or sites subject to this chapter, with or without streets or highways, for the purpose of sale, transfer of ownership or development. The term "subdivision" shall include any alteration of lot lines or dimension of any lots or sites shown on a plat previously approved and filed in the office of the Ontario County Clerk. Subdivisions are defined as either major or minor, with the review procedures and criteria for each set forth in this chapter.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER UTILITIES AND SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS
Those town department heads who are directly in charge of their respective departments and who shall assume the operation and maintenance of their respective portions of a development upon dedication to the town.
TOTAL HOLDINGS MAP
A map of the contiguous parcels, including the land to be developed, owned by a person applying for development approval.
TOWN ATTORNEY
A person or firm engaged by the town to review and prepare necessary documentation as required for districts, easements, letters of credit, dedication, surety or other legal matters.
TOWN BOARD
The board, as elected by the residents of the town, which acts on behalf of the residents of the Town of East Bloomfield for the betterment, protection and welfare of the community.
TOWN ENGINEER
A person or firm engaged by the town to review the project plans and to make recommendations to the town so the best interests of the town shall be preserved in conformance with the standards herein established.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A Zoning Board of Appeals, appointed pursuant to § 267 of the Town Law, shall be appointed by the Town Board in such a manner and for such terms as provided by the Town Law, and any amendments thereto.
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Throughout this chapter, one will find reference to the following publications of other agencies or testing methods; reference for these designations are widely accepted and readily available for the specifics and details that may be required for a design situation:
AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
ANSI - American National Standards Institute, Inc.
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials.
AWWA - American Water Works Association.
NSF -- National Sanitation Foundation.
NYSDEC - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
NYSDOH - New York State Department of Health.
NYSDOT - New York State Department of Transportation.