[Amended 2-9-1987 by L.L. No. 1-1987]
The Town Board of the Town of Bath, after considering the recommendations
of the Town of Bath Planning Board, shall approve or disapprove plats
for subdivision within the unincorporated area of the Town of Bath.
It is declared to be the policy of the Town of Bath Planning
Board to consider land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the
orderly, efficient and economical development of the town. This shall
be interpreted to include the following objectives which shall guide
the Planning Board's decisions:
A. Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used
safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from
fire, flood or other menace.
B. Proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage
and other needed improvements and utilities.
C. Proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to
the Official Map (as it may be adopted) and shall be properly related
to the proposals shown on the Town Plan (as it may be adopted).
D. Streets shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate
prospective traffic, to afford adequate light and air and to facilitate
fire protection.
E. Park areas of suitable location, size and character for playground
or other recreational purposes shall be shown on the subdivision plat,
wherever appropriate.
Should any provision of this chapter conflict or be inconsistent
with any provision of the Town Law, such provision of the Town Law
shall apply.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the subdivider from placing
self-imposed restrictions not in violation of this chapter on the
development. Such restrictions, however, shall be indicated on the
plat.