A.
Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this chapter shall carry their customary meanings; definitions used in Chapter 201, Zoning, shall apply.
B.
BOND
EASEMENT
ENGINEER
GRADE
IMPROVEMENTS, PERMANENT
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
PLAN, SKETCH
SCREEN PLANTING
STREET
(1)
(2)
(3)
SUBDIVIDER
SUBDIVISION
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR
SUBDIVISION, MINOR
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated:
A performance bond issued by a bonding or surety company
approved by and with security acceptable to the Board or a performance
bond duly issued by the developer-obligor accompanied by security
in the form of cash, certified check or United States Government bonds.
Authorization by a property owner for the use by another
for a specified purpose of any designated part of his property.
The engineer employed by or assigned to the Planning Board.
The mathematical rate of ascent or descent from one point
to another.
Any installation, structure, implement, device or part thereof
such as, but not limited to, sanitary sewer pipe, curb and gutters,
storm sewer pipe, manholes, catch basins, lateral sewers, bridges,
water pipes, valves, pumps, open or enclosed culverts or any other
facility which is or will be located on or in public property or could
become public responsibility.
The relocation or removal of an existing lot line that does
not result in an increase in the number of lots or the creation of
a lot that does not conform to the requirements of the current Village
of Lowville Zoning Law. Lot line adjustments may apply to a reduced
number of lots if the reconfiguration meets the other criteria stated
in this paragraph. A lot line adjustment shall not be considered a
subdivision.
[Added 9-16-2015 by L.L.
No. 9-2015]
Sketch of proposed subdivision to enable the subdivider and
Planning Board to reach general agreement as to form and layout of
a subdivision preliminary plat in meeting objectives of this chapter.
Planting of trees and bushes with the object of minimizing visibility, sound and through access, as required by provisions of Chapter 201, Zoning, or the Planning Board.
Any public way for vehicular traffic which affords the principal
means of access to abutting properties.
STREET, COLLECTORStreets which carry traffic from minor streets to a major system of arterial highways.
STREET, MAJORStreets used primarily for fast or heavy traffic, sometimes with complete or partial control over access from abutting property.
STREET, MINORStreet used primarily for access to the abutting properties.
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or association,
or his or their authorized agent, who shall propose to lay out, for
the purpose of sale or development, any subdivision or part thereof
as defined herein.
A division of any parcel of land into two or more lots, blocks
or sites for the purpose of conveyance, transfer of ownership, improvement,
building development or sale. The term "subdivision" includes "resubdivision."
A subdivision shall not include division of land for agricultural
purposes into two or more lots, each five acres or more in area, and
which does not involve creation of a new street or highway.
A subdivision containing five or more lots or any subdivision
requiring a new street or extension of municipal facilities.
A subdivision containing not more than four lots fronting
onto an existing street and not requiring a new street or extension
of municipal facilities.
