A. COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONDITIONAL APPROVAL DRAINAGE RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT LOT OFFICIAL MAP OFFICIAL SUBMISSION DATE PERFORMANCE BOND PLANNING BOARD PLAT(1) (2) (3) RESUBDIVISION STREET(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) STREET PAVEMENT STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY SUBDIVISION VILLAGE BOARD ZONING ORDINANCE
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and terms as used herein are defined as follows:
A composite of the mapped and written proposals recommending the future development of the Village, prepared and adopted by the Planning Board pursuant to § 7-722 of the Village Law, together with any amendments thereto. Such a plan may also be referred to as the "Master Plan."
The official action taken on a preliminary plat by the Planning Board at a regular meeting, which determines that the plat submitted is in proper form and meets the established standards adopted for design, layout and development of the subdivision. Conditional approval does not constitute approval of a final plat, but indicates that the layout as approved may serve as a guide in the preparation of a final plat.
The lands required for the installation of stormwater sewers or drainage ditches or required along a natural stream or watercourse for preserving the channel and providing for the flow of water therein to safeguard the public against flood damage.
Authorization by a property owner for use of a designated portion of his or her property by another for a specific purpose.
A parcel of land, separated from other parcels by description, as on a subdivision plat or a surveyor's map, or by metes and bounds for purpose of sale, lease or separate use. Such parcel may or may not conform to the requirements of a lot under zoning regulations.
A map adopted in accordance with § 7-724 of the Village Law, and any amendments to the map adopted by the Village or additions thereto resulting from the approval of subdivision plats by the Village and the subsequent filing of such approved plats. Such a map shall be deemed to be conclusive with respect to the location and width of streets, public parks, and drainage rights-of-way shown thereon.
The date of the meeting of the Planning Board at which a final plat, including all required surveys, plans and data set forth in Article IV of this chapter, is submitted.
Any security which may be accepted in lieu of a requirement that certain improvements be made before the Planning Board approves a plat. Such security may include performance bonds issued by a bonding or surety company, escrow agreements, and other similar collateral or surety agreements acceptable to the Board of Trustees and approved by the Village Attorney as to form, sufficiency and manner of execution.
The Planning Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, established pursuant to § 7-718 of the Village Law, which shall consist of seven members. The terms of members shall be so fixed that at least one will expire at the end of each official year. Any officials of the Village of Sleepy Hollow on the Planning Board shall not, by reason of membership thereon, forfeit their right to exercise the powers, perform the duties or receive the compensation of the municipal office held by them during such membership. Any member of the Board may be removed by the Mayor for cause after a public hearing.
A map of a subdivision, further identified as:
SKETCH PLATA rough diagram of a subdivision drawn with sufficient accuracy to be used for discussion purposes prior to the submission of any application.
PRELIMINARY PLATA plat indicating the proposed layout of a subdivision, which meet the requirements of Article IV of this chapter, and which is submitted with an application for review and conditional approval by the Planning Board.
FINAL PLATA plat showing the final design of a subdivision, prepared in accordance with Article IV of this chapter, which is submitted to the Planning Board for final approval and which, if approved, is filed with the county property recording officer.
Any change of existing property lines or of property lines shown on a plat filed in the office of the County Clerk.
A public way for vehicular traffic, which may be designated as a street, avenue, highway, road, boulevard, lane, alley or otherwise and which includes an existing state, county or municipal roadway, and suitably improved to the satisfaction of the Village; or a way designated on a subdivision plat filed prior to the adoption of this chapter; further classified as:
ARTERIAL STREETOne used primarily for through traffic.
COLLECTOR STREETOne which carries traffic from local streets to the major system of arterial streets and which includes the principal entrance streets to a residential development and the streets for circulation within such development.
CONTROLLED ACCESS STREETA divided arterial street without right of access from abutting properties.
CUL-DE-SACA local street open at one end only and with special provision for turning around.
LOCAL STREETOne used primarily for access to abutting properties.
MARGINAL ACCESS STREETA minor street parallel and adjacent to an arterial street and which provides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic.
The exposed or wearing surface of a roadway used by vehicular traffic.
The entire width of a street between property lines measured at right angles to the center line of the street.
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots, parcels or other units for the purpose of transfer of ownership or of building development, whether immediately or in the future. The term shall also be construed to include resubdivision of land for which a plat has been filed. The term shall not be construed to include lot line adjustments of three feet or less.
[Amended 1-22-2013 by L.L. No. 1-2013]
The Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Sleepy Hollow.
The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Chapter 450, Zoning, adopted pursuant to § 7-700 of the Village Law, together with any and all amendments thereto.
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Word usage. The word "shall," as employed in this chapter, indicates a mandatory action by applicants or parties at interest. The word "will" indicates a statutory or self-imposed mandate upon the Planning Board.