[Added 9-9-2008 by L.L. No. 2-2008]
No excavating, grading, filling, or paving of land, nor the construction, alteration or addition to a structure or building shall be permitted on slopelands, unless and until a slopelands use permit ("slopelands permit")has been issued by the Planning Board.
Application for such slopelands permit shall be submitted with the following:
A. 
A completed application with a State Environmental Quality Review Full Environmental Assessment Form, along with a current list of record owners of lands within 100 feet of the property.
B. 
A current, up-to-date topographical survey of the property showing existing contours with vertical intervals of no more than two feet; the location and boundaries of any slopelands clearly labeled as steep slope, very steep slope, or extremely steep slope; the location of all existing buildings, structures, driveways and utilities serving the property; existing easements and rights-of-way; the present use of land and structures; the specific type, size and location of trees with a circumference of 24 or more inches measured at a height four feet above ground level; and any other existing features or characteristics of the land which are required by the Planning Board.
C. 
A plan showing all proposed construction and the disturbance of any portion of the site, including building and driveway locations, parking areas, landscaping, grading, drainage, utilities and other planned site uses or improvements contemplated by the applicant.
D. 
Specific design and construction procedures to be followed which will mitigate the potential impact of the proposed site development on the slopelands both during and after construction. This shall include, but not be limited to, location and type of construction and material to be used, erosion control measures, site restoration, plantings, and all other appropriate safeguards and precautions the Planning Board deems necessary.
E. 
An application fee and deposit in an amount to be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees. If the application is for work that had been started or completed without the required permit, the application fee shall be tripled.
In reviewing an application for a slopelands permit, the Planning Board shall consider the following:
A. 
Whether the proposed construction and its location for the requested activity is the appropriate location on the lot, taking in consideration the slopelands, lot shape, required setbacks, topography and other lot features, and impact on the surrounding properties. For areas of extremely steep slope, no activities shall be permitted, except under extreme circumstances. Application for construction in areas of extremely steep slope shall be deemed a Type I action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. For areas of very steep slope, no activities are permitted except as necessary to provide basic improvements to the property or residence, such as a driveway or utility connection, where no other available location exists;
B. 
Whether the activity or construction proposed is the minimum necessary for the applicant's reasonable use and enjoyment of the land and is in keeping with the character of the surrounding properties and the Village;
C. 
All feasible construction standards and precautions are to be considered and if approved are to be strictly adhered to. The installation and maintenance of erosion control measures, retaining walls to limit site disturbance and protecting existing trees and vegetation and other mitigation measures are priority actions that must be promptly implemented;
D. 
The applicant is required to be in compliance with all other applicable requirements of the Village, town, county, state and federal agencies including stormwater management. The Planning Board may withhold approval until all other approvals are obtained.
A. 
Before rendering its decision, the Planning Board shall mail notice to the adjoining property owners or within 100 feet and allow adequate opportunity to be heard. The Planning Board shall only approve those applications where it determines that the proposed activity on the slopelands is in compliance with the provisions and intent of this chapter and will not have a significant adverse impact on the slopelands, the site and the surrounding properties.
B. 
The Planning Board may impose such conditions to the slopeland permit as it deems necessary and proper, including the posting of security to assure compliance with the slopeland permit and this chapter.