The developer, before the approval of the subdivision plat, shall complete all improvements to the satisfaction of the Highway Superintendent, the Water and Sewer Superintendent, and any other inspector which may be appointed by the Planning Board or Town Board, or shall post a performance bond or other surety in a form acceptable to the Town Board which is sufficient to ensure the satisfactory completion of the following required improvements. The Planning Board may grant requests for waivers, subject to appropriate conditions. All such improvements shall comply with the Subdivision Road and Development Specifications[1] on file in the Town Clerk's office.
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Editor's Note: The Subdivision Road and Development Specifications are included at the end of this chapter as Addendum A.
Streets, curbing and gutters shall be constructed, graded, and paved in accordance with the Subdivision Road and Development Specifications[1] on file in the Town Clerk's office.
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Editor's Note: The Subdivision Road and Development Specifications are included at the end of this chapter as Addendum A.
Storm drains, culverts, catch basins, and other drainage structures shall be installed in accordance with the Subdivision Road and Development Specifications[1] on file in the Town Clerk's office. All pipe shall comply with the requirements of the current New York State Highway Department specifications governing construction of these facilities. The location, length, depth, size, grade, and type of pipe shall be designated in the plans. If unusual conditions are discovered at the time of construction, which are not provided for on the plans, the Town Highway Superintendent, or other parties as designated by the Planning Board, shall determine the type and extent of construction required to overcome such conditions.
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Editor's Note: The Subdivision Road and Development Specifications are included at the end of this chapter as Addendum A.
Driveway aprons shall be required between the curbing and the sidewalk. Driveway aprons shall be of six-inch concrete meeting the same specifications established for curbing.
Street signs shall be installed at the intersection of all streets in conformity with town specifications at the locations approved by the Planning Board.
Grass strips shall be provided within the portion of the street right-of-way beyond the curbline or gutter line and shall be properly graded and seeded.
The developer shall plant street trees in every subdivision at intervals from 40 to 60 feet along both sides of the street. Existing trees may be taken into consideration when determining the above. Trees shall be at least three feet from any sidewalk and located on the building side of the walk rather than the street side. Where dwelling structures are oriented with their rear on the street, street trees shall be at least six feet from the curbline. The average trunk circumference shall be seven inches and an average height of six feet above finished grade is required. Such trees shall be of a species and at locations approved by the Planning Board. No tree shall be planted within 25 feet from an existing or proposed streetlight or street intersection.
In addition to the required street trees, the developer shall plant within each subdivision lot a minimum of two shade trees. Existing trees may be taken into consideration when determining the above. The average trunk circumference shall be at least seven inches with an average height of six feet. Such trees shall be of a species and at locations approved by the Planning Board.
Streetlighting facilities shall be required. Streetlighting facilities shall be provided along all streets in the subdivision and along all streets upon which the subdivision abuts. Lighting facilities shall be installed as approved and directed by the Town Highway Superintendent.
Sanitary sewers and waste treatment disposal facilities shall be required where a public sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible. The developer shall connect or provide for connection with such sanitary sewer and shall provide within the subdivision the sanitary sewer system required to make the sewer accessible to each lot in the subdivision. Sewage disposal systems shall be approved by the New York State Department of Health, the Code Enforcement Officer and applicable Watershed Inspector as per § 116-43 of these regulations, the Sewer and Water Superintendent, and other Town Health Officials, where appropriate. The construction is subject to the supervision of the Code Enforcement Officer and applicable Watershed Inspector, the Town Sewer and Water Superintendent, or the appropriate health agencies as determined by the Planning Board.
The developer shall connect with a public water main where a public water main is reasonably accessible. The developer shall provide a water connection for each lot in accordance with town standards, procedures, and supervision. Fire hydrants shall be required and shall be installed in the location approved by the Town Sewer and Water Superintendent, the Fire Chief, and other appropriate entities as specified by the Planning Board, and in accord with the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters. The New York State Department of Health review will be required where specified by New York State statute or regulation.
Permanent monuments shall be set at block corners and at intervals of approximately 500 feet, or such other distance as the Planning Board may determine appropriate, and their location shall be shown on the subdivision plat. Monuments shall also be set to mark all underground utilities. Iron pipes shall not be considered permanent monuments for the purpose of these regulations.