A. 
Submission requirements. The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board:
(1) 
Eight copies of a concept plan of the proposed subdivision, as detailed in Subsection B.
(2) 
A completed subdivision application.
(3) 
A concept application fee, as set by resolution of the Village Board from time to time, payable to the Village of Athens.
B. 
Contents of the concept plan. The concept plan shall be a scale drawing and other supporting documentation which contains the following.
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title, if any, the scale which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet; North direction which shall be oriented toward the top of the plan; the plan date; and the label "Concept Plan." All submissions shall indicate under the proposed subdivision name or identifying title the words "Village of Athens, Greene County, New York."
(b) 
The subdivision boundaries and the owners of all contiguous properties.
(c) 
The zoning classification and Tax Map number(s) of the property to be subdivided.
(d) 
The total acreage of the subdivision and the number, size and location of lots including proposed boundary lines.
(e) 
All streets, either mapped, built or proposed on and adjacent to the tract.
(f) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(g) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, watercourses, slopes of 15% or greater and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision's boundaries.
(h) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain. All federal wetlands delineations must be approved by the Army Corps of Engineers, and all New York State wetland delineations must be approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
(i) 
Identification as to whether public water and sewer facilities are accessible to the parcel(s).
(j) 
Contours with intervals of not more than 10 feet.
(2) 
A location map showing:
(a) 
The scale which shall not be less than one inch equals 2,000 feet.
(b) 
All streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(3) 
An area map showing:
(a) 
A scale which shall be one inch equals 400 feet.
(b) 
All streets, lots and USGS contours between the subdivider's property and the nearest collector or arterial street in every direction or within 5,000 feet of the subdivider's property, whichever is less. This map must show how the proposed subdivision relates to existing and proposed streets in adjoining subdivisions and to the Village's network of collector streets.
C. 
Waiver of submission requirements. The Planning Board may waive, upon the request of the applicant, any of the above submission requirements if the Planning Board determines that such requirement is not necessary or appropriate for review of the subdivision. In the event the Planning Board grants such waiver, it shall do so in writing and provide a rational basis for such determination.
D. 
Planning Board review and recommendation on concept plan.
(1) 
The subdivider shall attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss the concept plan. The applicant will be notified, in writing, of the date and time of the meeting.
(2) 
The Planning Board will review the concept plan and assure that all submission requirements have been met. The Planning Board shall determine whether the concept plan meets the purposes of these regulations and may, where it deems necessary, make specific recommendations based on the following for incorporation in the next submission to the Planning Board:
(a) 
The application of planning principles and consistency with the Village of Athens Comprehensive Plan
(b) 
Environmental considerations.
(c) 
The overall long-term plan for the development of the Village (as it may be adopted).
(d) 
Community concerns and considerations for incorporation in the next submission to the Planning Board.
(3) 
If the proposed subdivision does not meet the minimum standards and requirements of Chapter 250, Zoning, the subdivider must either revise the proposal to bring it into compliance with Chapter 250, Zoning, or make application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 250, Zoning. The proposed subdivision must be in compliance with all requirements of Chapter 250, Zoning, before the concept can receive approval.
(4) 
The Planning Board may appoint a Village-designated engineer or other qualified consultant to review and inspect future subdivision submissions. Payment of any fees related to this review and/or inspection shall be the responsibility of the applicant pursuant to § 205-15B.
(5) 
The Planning Board may require that the subdivider flag the boundaries of the proposed subdivision and the center lines of the proposed streets in order to facilitate adequate on-site reviews.
(6) 
The approval of a concept plan shall constitute preliminary approval of the proposed subdivision as to the general character and layout of the development. The Planning Board, however, reserves its right to amend its determination if planning, environmental, engineering or other new data warrants the redesign of the project.
A. 
Submission requirements.
(1) 
It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to distribute all submissions to the Planning Board, any Village-designated engineer or consultant, and the Superintendent of Public Works:
(a) 
Eight copies of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision as detailed in Subsection B.
(b) 
A completed SEQR short or long form, as directed by the Planning Board. An application shall not be considered complete until a negative declaration has been filed or until a notice of completion of the draft environmental impact statement has been filed in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act. The time periods for review of a preliminary plat shall begin upon filing of such negative declaration or such notice of completion.
(c) 
A traffic study, if required by the Planning Board.
(d) 
Any other supporting development study or data relevant to the subdivision as requested by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The subdivider shall establish an escrow account with the Village, in an amount estimated by the Village-designated engineer or consultant, to cover the costs of the designated professional's review, in accordance with § 205-15.
B. 
Contents of the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall be a map or maps and other supporting information which contain the following.
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title, the scale which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet, North direction which shall be oriented toward the top of the plat; date; and the label "Preliminary Plat."
(b) 
The name and address of the owner, subdivider and engineer or licensed land surveyor, including license number, seal and signature.
(c) 
The subdivision's boundaries and the current owners of all contiguous properties and the names of any adjoining developments.
(d) 
The total acreage of the subdivision and the number and dimensions of lots, including width, depth, and acreage or square footage of every proposed lot.
(e) 
All streets and street names, either mapped or built, adjacent to and within the tract and the right-of-way width thereof.
(f) 
The building envelope showing the required setbacks in which proposed structures may be built and any areas to be left undisturbed.
(g) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain, surveyed and delineated by a licensed engineer or licensed land surveyor.
(h) 
All existing septic systems and all existing and proposed irrigation wells, or the location of existing sewers, water mains, culverts and drains serving the property.
(i) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, wetlands, steep slopes greater than 15%, streams and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet.
(j) 
The zoning classification and Tax Map number(s) of the property to be subdivided.
(k) 
The zoning regulations affecting the proposed subdivision, including setbacks, density, coverage and other regulations and any designation of the land as part of a NYS certified agricultural district, within a New York scenic area of statewide significance, or within a New York State designated coastal zone.
(l) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(m) 
All green areas, open space and screen plantings, giving the size and type of plantings to be used, if applicable.
(n) 
The approximate location and dimensions of all property to be dedicated for public use or common use and the conditions of such dedications.
(o) 
The location and dimensions of land to be reserved for parks or recreational purposes, as required by § 205-26.
(p) 
The location of all existing and proposed sidewalks, bikeways or footpaths both on the property and adjacent to it.
(q) 
A location map, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 2,000 feet, showing all streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
An area map showing:
(a) 
A scale which shall be one inch equals 400 feet.
(b) 
All streets, lots and USGS contours between the subdivider's property and the nearest collector or arterial street in every direction or within 5,000 feet of the subdivider's property, whichever is less. This map must show how the proposed subdivision relates to existing and proposed streets in adjoining subdivisions and to the Village's network of collector streets.
(3) 
A grading plan showing:
(a) 
The existing topography with contours at intervals of not more than two feet with all slopes of 15% or greater delineated [the datum plane for all topographic information shall be based on the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) 1929].
(b) 
The approximate finished grades of the entire tract with contours at intervals of not more than two feet and indicating all areas of trees and vegetation which will be left undisturbed by development construction.
(4) 
A street and utility map showing:
(a) 
The names, location, profiles, width and approximate grade of all proposed streets. Elevations shall be shown at the beginning and end of each street, at street intersections and at all points where there is a change in direction or a five-percent or greater change in slope.
(b) 
The proposed provision of water supply, fire protection, disposal of sanitary wastes and stormwater drainage.
(c) 
The location of existing and proposed utilities, including sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, storm drainage and culverts, with pipe sizes and direction of flow, both on the property and adjacent to it, and the boundaries of any proposed water or sewer districts.
(5) 
A traffic study.
(a) 
A traffic study estimating the average daily (AADT) and peak hour a.m. and p.m. trips to be generated by the completed subdivision shall be required if the subdivision is anticipated to increase AADT by more than 100 vehicles. This study shall estimate the distribution of trips between the entrance(s) to the subdivision and the Village's arterial streets. Any intersection(s) whose peak hour levels of service may be adversely impacted by traffic from the completed subdivision shall be identified and mitigation measures offered, taking into consideration traffic from other existing and proposed subdivisions in the area.
(b) 
The traffic study shall be based on the latest Institute of Transportation Engineers data, methodology and standards.
(6) 
An off-site improvement plan showing the off-site improvements, if required, to be undertaken by the subdivider in conjunction with development of the subdivision.
C. 
Waiver of submission requirements. The Planning Board may waive, upon the request of the applicant, any of the above submission requirements if the Planning Board determines that such requirement is not necessary or appropriate for review of the subdivision. In the event the Planning Board grants such waiver, it shall do so in writing and provide a rational basis for such determination.
D. 
Referrals.
(1) 
Review by Greene County Planning Board.
(a) 
In accordance with § 239-n of the General Municipal Law, if any subdivision is within 500 feet of a municipal boundary; the boundary of a farm operation located in an agricultural district, as defined by Article 25-AA of the Agriculture and Markets Law; the boundary of any existing or proposed county or state park or other recreation area, the right-of-way of any existing or proposed county or state parkway, thruway, expressway, street or highway, the existing or proposed right-of-way of any stream or drainage channel owned by the county or for which the county has established channel lines; or the existing or proposed boundary of any county- or state-owned land on which a public building or institution is situated, the Planning Board shall refer such application to the Greene County Planning Board for review and report.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(b) 
Within 30 days of receipt of such notification, the Greene County Planning Board shall report to the Village on its approval or disapproval, or on its approval subject to stated conditions, of the proposed subdivision plat. If the county planning agency disapproves, or recommends modification of such a proposed subdivision plat, the Planning Board shall not, in approving the final plat, act contrary to such disapproval or recommendation or modification except by a vote of a majority plus one of all the members thereof and after the adoption of a resolution fully setting forth the reasons for such contrary action.
(2) 
Superintendent of Public Works. The subdivider is required to arrange an on-site meeting with the Village Superintendent of Public Works to discuss all street right-of-way improvements. No certificate of occupancy will be issued until all required improvements have been made. Any agreement with the Superintendent of Public Works shall be in writing, with a copy thereof provided to the Planning Board.
(3) 
Extension of a water or sewer district. If a proposed subdivision requires the extension of a water or sewer district, the subdivider shall initiate an application for the extension by submitting a map, plan and report to the Superintendent of Public Works and to the Village Attorney as directed by the Planning Board.
(4) 
When an application for subdivision review and approval involves property that is within 500 feet of an adjacent municipality, as defined in § 239-nn of the General Municipal Law, the Planning Board shall give notice to the adjacent municipality by mail or electronic transmission to the clerk of the adjacent municipality at least 10 days prior to any hearing.
E. 
Hearing and notices.
(1) 
The Village-designated engineer or consultant will review the plan to determine if it meets the submission requirements as set forth in these regulations, the requirements of the Highway Development Policy and any other applicable Village and state policies. Once all the submission requirements are met and a report from the designated engineer or consultant received, the Planning Board can deem the application complete, provided a negative declaration has been declared or draft environmental impact statement accepted.
(2) 
Within 62 days from the date an application is confirmed as complete by the Planning Board, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat. Notice of the hearing shall be provided as required by Village Law § 7-728.
(3) 
All plans and supporting documentation must be on file with the Planning Board a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing.
(4) 
The preparation and cost of publication and mailing of required notice of public hearing shall be borne by the Planning Board.
F. 
Planning Board review and decision.
(1) 
Once the Planning Board has received a preliminary plat but prior to the application being deemed complete, the Board will coordinate a review with the Code Enforcement Officer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Village-designated engineer or consultant. Comments will be forwarded, in writing, to the subdivider. A subdivision application will not be advertised for a public hearing until the Village-designated engineer or consultant has submitted a report stating that all submission requirements have been met.
(2) 
The Planning Board shall review the submitted environmental assessment form to determine whether the proposal may have a significant adverse impact on the environment. If the project may have a significant adverse impact, the Planning Board may require the preparation of an environmental impact statement.
(3) 
The Planning Board will carefully study the preliminary layout, taking into consideration the requirements of the community, its natural resources, the best use of the land subdivided, and conformity with the Village Comprehensive Plan. Particular attention will be given to the arrangement, location and width of streets, their relation to the types of soil, topography of the land, sewage disposal, drainage, preservation of vegetation and other environmental features, lot size and arrangement, the present and future development of adjoining lands and the requirements of Chapter 250, Zoning.
(4) 
The Planning Board may require the developer to undertake off-site improvements to the Village's highway, water, sanitary sewer or stormwater drainage systems or to contribute an equitable per-lot fee for such improvements in conjunction with other developments in the immediate area for the purpose of accommodating the impacts of the proposed development without degradation of services to existing landowners in the neighborhood of the development.
(5) 
The final plat may be submitted in phases if approved by the Planning Board. Each phase must cover a portion of the entire subdivision shown on the approved preliminary plat.
(6) 
Within 62 days from the date of the closing of the public hearing, the Planning Board shall make a decision to approve, with or without modifications, or disapprove the application. Such sixty-two-day period may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board or as necessary to comply with the requirements of New York State Village Law § 7-728 regarding coordination with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. Any decision of the Planning Board shall include a brief written report outlining the conditions upon which such decision was made.
G. 
Approval of the preliminary plat.
(1) 
Approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute approval of the proposed subdivision as to the general character and intensity of development and the arrangement and approximate dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features. Approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute approval of the final plat and does not authorize the sale of building lots, the installation of streets or utilities, or other construction activities on such lots.
(2) 
The developer must submit to the Planning Board a proposed final plat within 180 days of obtaining preliminary plat approval. If the developer does not file the proposed final plat within the one-hundred-eighty-day period, the approval of the preliminary plan shall become null and void unless a specific extension of time is requested by the subdivider, in writing, and approved by the Planning Board before the expiration date.
H. 
Combining the preliminary and final plat hearing. The Planning Board may elect to combine the preliminary and final plat hearing into one hearing when each of the following are met:
(1) 
The proposed subdivision does not propose the creation or extension of a Village street or the extension of any municipal facilities;
(2) 
It is determined that there are no particular municipal concerns that would warrant having separate preliminary and final hearings; and
(3) 
The Board is satisfied that there is no additional information needed to render a determination.
The Planning Board may designate a consulting engineer, Village Attorney and/or other professionals as needed to inspect the subdivision plat and construction detail sheets, to confer with the subdivider and/or the subdivider's engineer and report to the Planning Board on the adequacy of the subdivision plat. All fees associated with project review shall be the responsibility of the applicant as per Subsections B through E below.
A. 
Responsibilities of the Village-designated engineer or other consulting professional. It shall be the responsibility of the Village-designated engineer to:
(1) 
Review all subdivision and engineering plans furnished by the subdivider.
(2) 
Attend each Planning Board meeting when the subdivision is scheduled to be discussed.
(3) 
Submit to the Board and the subdivider an estimate of charges for the review and inspection of the subdivision.
(4) 
Advise the subdivider, Planning Board and Superintendent of Public Works, in writing, of his/her approval, approval with reservations or disapproval of the plat and any amendments and other submissions thereof, based on compliance with Village standards and requirements.
(5) 
Review any agency's requirements made on the development, including, but not limited to, the state, county and Village.
(6) 
Confirm all easement and right-of-way descriptions, warranty and quitclaim deeds, and that Village utilities are appropriately located on these easements and rights-of-way.
(7) 
Approve and deliver to the Village Attorney a complete packet of developer-signed easements and highway right-of-way deeds.
(8) 
Notify the Chairperson of the Planning Board of any unforeseen items of concern in the course of review or the construction of the subdivision that may affect the integrity of the final subdivision.
B. 
Estimate and payment of fees. The Planning Board shall be authorized, on a case-by-case analysis, to require the applicant to establish an escrow account to reimburse the Village of Athens for the legitimate costs of review associated with the application. The funds may be utilized for the paying of professionals qualified to review the required plans, reports and other technical information submitted in support of an application. The initial amount of the establishment of the escrow account shall be determined on a case-by-case basis as is estimated to be reasonable and necessary to cover the cost of the review to be incurred by the Village. All necessary reviewing professionals assisting the Village in such reviews shall provide an estimate of the approximate cost of review services. The Village shall submit an itemized bill to the applicant at least five days prior to any deduction of such amount billed from the escrow account. In the event the applicant objects to any portion of such itemization, payment therefor may not occur unless all parties agree to such itemization. In the event no agreement may be made, the matter shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules and procedure of the American Arbitration Association.
C. 
Replenishment of escrow. The Board, agency or permitting authority may periodically and at its discretion require the replenishment of the escrow account established hereunder.
D. 
Payment before final approval. Any engineering, legal or other consultant review charges imposed hereunder shall be paid in full by applicant prior to the Board, agency, other permitting authority making or required to make any final decision with regard to the subject matter application.
E. 
Refund of unused fees. Upon completion of the application and review process, any balance remaining in the escrow account shall be refunded to the applicant within 30 days of the submission and payment of the final bill by the Village and payment in full of all application and approval fees.
A. 
Submission requirements.
(1) 
Within six months of the approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board:
(a) 
Eight paper copies of the final plat, as detailed in Subsection B.
(b) 
One set of the detail construction drawings, as detailed in Subsection C.
(c) 
Two true copies of all offers of cession, covenants, deed restrictions, easements and other agreements.
(d) 
A revised SEQR form, if such revisions were necessary.
(e) 
All information as required by the conditions attached to preliminary approval.
(f) 
Any other information as requested by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The subdivider shall submit to the Village-designated engineer and Superintendent of Public Works:
(a) 
One paper copy each of the final plat.
(b) 
One set each of all detail construction drawings.
B. 
Contents of the final plat. The final plat shall conform to the preliminary plat and any other changes or conditions imposed by the Planning Board. In addition to the preliminary plat requirements, the applicant shall also supply proof of application to or approval from all other agencies that may have permit authority such as but not limited to the Department of Health, DEC or the Department of Transportation. The final plat shall be prepared by a licensed engineer or licensed land surveyor and contain the following information:
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title; the scale which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet; North direction which shall point towards the top of the plat; plan date; and the label "Final Plat." All submissions shall indicate under the proposed subdivision name or identifying title the words "Village of Athens, Greene County, New York."
(b) 
A land survey, prepared by a licensed land surveyor, showing dimensions, bearings and angles of all property lines.
(c) 
The name and address of subdivider.
(d) 
The name of engineer or surveyor.
(e) 
The zoning classification of property to be subdivided.
(f) 
The building envelope showing the required setbacks in which proposed structures may be built and the area to be left undisturbed as required.
(g) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain, surveyed and delineated by a licensed engineer or land surveyor. All federal wetlands delineations must be approved by the Army Corps of Engineers, and all New York State wetland delineations must be approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
(h) 
All existing septic systems and all existing and proposed irrigation wells and the location of existing sewers, water mains, culverts and drains serving the property.
(i) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, streams and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet.
(j) 
The zoning regulations affecting the proposed subdivision, including setbacks, density, coverage and other regulations.
(k) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(l) 
The street addresses of the lots, as assigned by the Village Assessor's office.
(m) 
The streets and street names, bikeways, footpaths, lots, reservations, easements and areas to be dedicated for public use. For proposed streets, all widths and approximate grades with elevations shown at the beginning and end of each street, at street intersections and at all points where there is a decided change in the slope or direction.
(n) 
Sufficient data to readily determine the location, bearing and length of every street line, lot line and boundary line and to reproduce such lines upon the ground
(o) 
The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, length of curves and central angles of all curves and tangent bearings shall be given for each street. All dimensions shall be shown in feet and decimals of a foot and shall be given together with all angles of the lines of each lot and lot area in square feet.
(p) 
Boundary reference points which tie into the existing system.
(q) 
The boundaries and proposed uses of all property which is offered for dedication for public use.
(r) 
The boundaries and proposed uses of all property that is proposed to be reserved by deed or covenant for the common use of property owners in the subdivision.
(s) 
The location of all monuments.
(t) 
A location map at a scale of not less than one inch equals 2,000 feet showing all streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(u) 
Proposed location and size of water supply, valves, fire protection, sanitary waste disposal, street trees, streetlight fixtures, and street signs and the location of manholes, basins and underground conduits.
(v) 
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Construction Activities (GP-02-01) or as amended or revised.
(w) 
Storm drainage plan indicating the approximate location, size and profiles of any proposed storm sewers, culverts, swales, channels, and retention areas. Calculations for determining anticipated stormwater runoff shall be included.
(2) 
A grading plan showing:
(a) 
The existing topography with contours at intervals of not more than two feet with all slopes of 12° or greater delineated [the datum plane for all topographic information shall be based on the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) 1929].
(b) 
The approximate finished grades of the entire tract with contours at intervals of not more than two feet and indicating all areas of trees and vegetation which will be left undisturbed by development construction.
(3) 
An erosion and sediment control plan.
(4) 
An off-site improvement plan showing off-site street improvements, if required, to be undertaken by the subdivider in conjunction with development of the subdivision.
C. 
Detail construction drawings. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to distribute one copy each of separate construction drawings to the Village-designated engineer, the Superintendent of Public Works and the Planning Board which include plans and profiles showing:
(1) 
Elevations along center lines of all streets within the subdivision, and, where a proposed street intersects an existing street, the plan shall show the elevation along the center line of the existing street to a distance of 100 feet from the intersection.
(2) 
The locations of street pavements, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, if applicable.
(3) 
The location, size, invert elevations and design calculations of existing and proposed sanitary sewers.
(4) 
The location, size and design calculations of existing and proposed waterlines and fire hydrants.
(5) 
The existing and proposed storm drainage system, including design storm information, the drainage basin area, development extent, pipe flow information, manholes, culverts and catch basins.
(6) 
The location and size of gas, electricity, streetlights and other utilities or structures.
D. 
Review. The Planning Board will review the final plat submissions and assure that all requirements and conditions have been met.
(1) 
Once the Planning Board has received a final plat, the Board will coordinate a review with the Code Enforcement Officer, Superintendent of Public Works and the Village-designated engineer.
(2) 
The Village-designated engineer will review the final plat submissions to determine whether all submission requirements have been met and that the detail construction plans are correct and in compliance with Village standards. The Village-designated engineer and Village Attorney will review all covenants, deeds, easements, bonds and other agreements. All such agreements must be acceptable to the Village before final approval.
E. 
Referrals.
(1) 
Access to county highways. The subdivider shall obtain written permission from the Director of the Greene County Highway Department when a curb cut onto a county highway or intersection with a county highway is proposed.
(2) 
Access to state highways. The subdivider shall obtain written permission from the New York State Department of Transportation when a curb cut onto a state highway or intersection with a state highway is proposed.
F. 
Planning Board final plat hearing and decision. The Board may require a public hearing on the final plat. The Board shall take action on the final plat within 62 days from the date of the submission. The time of submission of the final plat shall be considered to be the date of the Planning Board meeting at which such plan is considered. The sixty-two-day period may be extended by written mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board. Any decision of the Planning Board shall include a brief written report outlining the conditions upon which such decision is made.
G. 
Approval of the final plat.
(1) 
The Planning Board may, after due deliberation, grant final plat approval, with or without conditions. This approval, once all conditions have been met, will allow the subdivider to file the plat in accordance with § 205-17 and to apply for building permits.
(2) 
Final plat approval does not permit the sale of building lots until the final plat is recorded in accordance with § 205-17.
(3) 
The approval of the Planning Board of a subdivision plat shall not be deemed to constitute or imply the acceptance by the Village of any street, park, playground or other open space shown on said plat. The Planning Board may require said plat to be endorsed with appropriate notes to this effect.
If the subdivider should fail to submit final plans for signature within six months of Planning Board approval, the approval shall be considered null and void unless an extension of time is requested by the subdivider, in writing, and is granted by the Planning Board before the expiration date.
A. 
Every copy of the final plat submitted for signature shall carry the following endorsement.
"Approved by resolution of the Planning Board of the Village of Athens, New York, on the ____ day of ____________, 20 ___, subject to all requirements and conditions of said resolution. Any change, erasure, modification or revision of this plat, as approved, shall void this approval. Signed this _____ day of ____________, 20 ___ by Chairperson ___________________."
B. 
Every copy of the final plat submitted for signature shall have a separate line for signatures by the Village-designated engineer and the Superintendent of Public Works.
C. 
The subdivider shall be responsible for complying with the mandated review of the Greene County Health Department of the proposed subdivision and for providing proof thereof to the Town Planning Board
D. 
The Village-designated engineer shall inspect the construction of all land and utility improvements and assure that they are in conformance with Village standards and specifications.
E. 
The subdivider shall provide the Planning Board with two Mylar copies of the site plan, three paper copies of the site plan and three paper copies of all final plat sheets.
F. 
The Chairperson of the Planning Board, Village-designated engineer and Superintendent of Public Works, if applicable, will sign the final plat, once all conditions have been met.
G. 
The subdivider shall have the Greene County Clerk stamp all copies of the final plat. The Greene County Clerk will file one Mylar copy and one paper copy of the final plat submission.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
H. 
The subdivider shall file the remaining one Mylar, three paper full set and two paper site plans and stamped copies of the final plat with the Planning Board.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
I. 
The subdivider shall bear all fees in connection with the filing of the plat
J. 
The final plat shall be filed with the Greene County Clerk in the manner required by § 7-728 of the New York Village Law before the sale of any lots within such subdivision.
K. 
No changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made in any subdivision plat after approval has been given by the Planning Board and endorsed, in writing, on the plat. In the event that the subdivision plat, when recorded, contains any such changes, the plat shall be considered null and void, and the Planning Board shall institute proceedings to have such plat stricken from the records of the County Clerk.
L. 
The subdivider shall provide the post office having jurisdiction of the site one paper copy of the site plan. A receipt from the post office of such filing will be necessary to apply for building permits.
A. 
If at any time after the final plat has been signed by the Chairperson of the Planning Board or filed with the Greene County Clerk the subdivider wants to amend the plat in any way, the subdivider shall make application to the Planning Board for a final plat amendment. The Planning Board shall determine whether such amendment warrants a public hearing. Any amendment to a filed plat shall state what changes have been made, and the revised plat must be refiled with the County Clerk in accordance with § 205-17. No building permits shall be issued until the requirements of this section have been met.
B. 
Subdivision or street name changes. If the subdivider wants to change the name of the subdivision or any street name within the subdivision after such subdivision has been filed with the Greene County Clerk, the subdivider shall, in addition to Subsection A, provide the listed information to the following agencies:
(1) 
Police dispatchers: revised map and letter stating changes.
(2) 
Code Enforcement Officer: letter stating changes.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
(3) 
Assessor's office: letter stating changes.
(4) 
Public Works Department: letter stating changes.
(5) 
Village Clerk: letter stating changes.
(6) 
Fire Department (jurisdictional): revised map and letter stating changes.
(7) 
Post office (jurisdictional): revised map and letter stating changes.