By authority of a resolution adopted by the
Town Board July 7, 1964,[1] pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 of the Town Law,
the Planning Board has the power and authority to approve plats for
subdivision within the unincorporated area of the Town.
[Amended 4-15-2003 by L.L. No. 1-2003]
It is the policy of the Town Planning Board
to consider land subdivisions as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient
and economical development of the Town. Land to be subdivided shall
be of such character that it can be used for building purposes without
danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace. Proper
provisions shall be made for drainage, water, sewerage and other needed
improvements. The proposed streets shall compose a convenient system,
conforming to the Official Map, if any, and shall be properly related
to the proposals shown on the Town Comprehensive Plan, if any, adopted
by the Planning Board. 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 protection. In proper cases, park areas
of suitable location, size and character for playground or other recreational
purposes shall be shown on the subdivision plat.
A.
It is the intent of this chapter that a subdivision
shall not be approved and facilities shall not be accepted by the
Town unless the subdivider fully completes all necessary facilities
so that the Town's obligation is limited to maintenance of a completed
facility and does not include any portion of its construction.
B.
Should any of this chapter conflict or be inconsistent
with any provision of the Town Law, such provision of the Town Law
shall apply.
C.
In order that land may be subdivided in accordance
with this policy, this chapter is hereby adopted.
