For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms used herein are defined as follows:
The realignment or adjustment of an interior boundary line of two or more adjacent lots that does not result in the creation of any additional lots and that does not result in the creation of a nonconforming lot or structure. A boundary line adjustment may result in a reduction of the number of lots.
The plan adopted by the Village Board of Trustees in December 2016 that identifies the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, devices and instruments for the immediate and long-range protection, enhancement, growth and development of the Village and any amendment to such plan or parts therein.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
An easement, covenant, restriction or other interest in real property, created under Article 49 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York, which limits or restricts development, management or use of such real property for the purpose of preserving or maintaining the scenic, open, historic, archeological, architectural, or natural condition, character, significance or amenities of the real property in a manner consistent with the public policy and purpose stated in § 49-0301 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York.
A residential development designed around land conservation where, among other attributes, half or more of the land area suitable for building is designated as permanent open space. The overall number of dwellings allowed in a conservation subdivision is the same as would be permitted in a conventional layout. Full-density development occurs simultaneously where all significant natural and cultural features are preserved.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
A street or a portion of a street with only one vehicular traffic outlet.
Authorization by a property owner for the use by another, and for a specified purpose, of any designated part of the owner's property.
Contour lines, the location of slopes of 20% or more, regulated wetlands, streams, lakes, ponds and floodplains.
An incorporated organization that owns or maintains property for the common benefit of individual homeowners or lot owners where the homeowners or lot owners are required to contribute to the maintenance of the common property or where the homeowners or lot owners are required to join the HOA as a condition of their ownership of the home or lot. As much as this definition conflicts with any definition of "homeowners' association" in state law, the Village intends to supersede state law on the definition of "homeowners' association."
Any subdivision, including a conservation subdivision, not classified as a minor subdivision, and any series of minor subdivisions consisting of five or more lots from the same parcel of land within a ten-year period. The parcel of land refers to the Tax Map parcel as it existed on July 5, 2000, and all contiguous lands owned by the same owner within the same zoning district.
The division of a parcel of land into not more than four lots fronting on an existing street, not involving any new street or road or the extension of municipal facilities. A minor subdivision may be reviewed and approved as a conservation subdivision.
The map established by the Village Board of Trustees pursuant to § 7-724 of the Village Law, showing streets, highways, parks and drainage, both existing and proposed.
One or more parcels of land normally not developed with structures or buildings and that is the preserved portion of lands in the conservation subdivision.
A drawing or drawings clearly marked "preliminary plat," showing the salient features of a proposed subdivision as specified in Article V, § 110-22, of this chapter, submitted to the Planning Board for purposes of consideration prior to submission of the plat in final form and of sufficient detail to apprise the Planning Board of the layout of the proposed subdivision.
Wetlands regulated by state or federal law, water bodies, areas within a floodplain and areas with slopes equal to or greater than 20%.
Soils defined by the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service and New York State as being particularly suited and best used for agricultural purposes.
A street that collects traffic from other streets, primarily local streets, and channels the traffic to streets which are designed to accommodate higher traffic volume.
A street intended to serve primarily as an access to abutting properties.
Mature woodlands, farmland containing prime soils, meadows, wildlife habitats and/or sites of historic, cultural or archeological significance.
A sketch of a proposed boundary line adjustment, minor subdivision or a proposed major subdivision, showing the information specified in Article V, § 110-20, of this chapter, to enable the subdivider or the applicant for a boundary line adjustment to save time and expense in reaching general agreement with the Planning Board as to the form of the layout and objectives of this chapter.
Any street, road, avenue, lane or other trafficway between right-of-way lines.
The wearing or exposed surface of the roadway used by vehicular traffic.
The width of the right-of-way, measured at right angles to the center line of the street.
Any person, firm, limited-liability company, corporation, partnership or association who shall lay out any subdivision or part thereof as defined herein, either for himself or others.
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots or sites, with or without streets or highways, and including resubdivision.
A drawing in final form showing a proposed subdivision, containing all information or detail required by law and by this chapter, to be presented to the Planning Board for approval and which, if approved, shall be duly filed or recorded by the applicant in the County Clerk's office.