Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for
the purpose of these regulations, have the meanings indicated.
AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT
An identification of farm operations within an agricultural
district located within 500 feet of the boundary of property upon
which an action of approval is pending per Town Law § 283-a.
ALLEY (or SERVICE DRIVE)
A strip of land over which there is a right-of-way, municipally
or privately owned, serving as a secondary means of access to two
or more properties.
BLOCK
An area bounded by streets.
BUILDER
A person who obtains a building permit for construction of
a structure on an approved site.
CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
An area of unobstructed vision at a street intersection,
defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from
the intersection of street right-of-way lines.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
An appointed official designated by the Town Board to enforce
the Zoning Regulations of the Town of Ontario.
CONTRACTOR
A person acting for the developer to construct the required
improvements of the project. The contractor is responsible to perform
the work in conformance with the approved plans, subject to a review
by Town officials.
CROSSWALK
A right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, at least
10 feet in width, which traverses an area to furnish access for pedestrians.
CUL-DE-SAC
A residential street with one end open for public vehicles
and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a vehicular
turnaround.
DEDICATION
The deliberate appropriation of land by its owner for any
general and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than
such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the
public uses to which the land has been devoted.
DEVELOPER
A person holding title to a parcel of land to be developed
or subdivided. Commitments and/or requirements for development are
solely between the Town and the developer.
DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOTS
A lot having at least two sides fronting on separate streets
which do not intersect while adjoining the lot.
EASEMENT
A right granted to use certain land for a special purpose
not inconsistent with the general property rights of the owner.
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
A drawing prepared by a registered professional which complies
with prescribed regulations and statutes for recording in the Wayne
County Clerk's office.
GRADING PLAN
A plan showing all present and proposed elevations for stormwater
drainage and disposal.
HALF OR PARTIAL STREET
A street generally parallel and adjacent to a property line,
having a lesser right-of-way than normally required for satisfactory
improvement and use of the street.
IMPROVEMENTS
Those physical additions and changes to the land that may
be necessary to produce usable and buildable land areas. This may
include but is not limited to grading, water supply, sewage disposal,
stormwater disposal, lighting, landscaping, etc.
INSPECTOR/OBSERVER
An agent of the Town empowered to observe the construction
progress of the project and its compliance with the approved plans.
LETTER OF CREDIT
Financial security required to insure the installation of
improvements as shown on the approved plan subject to possible dedication
to the Town.
LOT
A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or site
development that is presently occupied or capable of being occupied
by a principal building or use and uses accessory to the principal
building or use.
OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREA
Any space or area of undeveloped land characterized by natural
scenic beauty, existing openness and natural conditions, exclusive
of undevelopable lands such as wetlands, steep slopes, or other environmentally
sensitive areas. A variety of open space forms is encouraged and may
include but is not limited to formal squares and parks, informal natural
areas, passive and active recreation areas, treed and open fields,
and agricultural lands used in agricultural production.
PLAN
A part of any comprehensive study prepared for the Town that
addresses future land use considerations.
PLANNING BOARD
The word "Board" or the words "Planning Board" or "Town Planning
Board" shall mean the Town of Ontario Planning Board. When Town Board
is meant, it will be stated as "Town Board."
PRELIMINARY PLAT
A drawing, prepared in a manner prescribed by these and other
applicable regulations, showing the layout of a proposed subdivision,
including but not limited to road and lot layout with approximate
dimensions, key plan, topography and drainage, all proposed facilities,
including preliminary plans and profiles, at a suitable scale and
detail to address the local regulations that are listed in these regulations.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Land opened for use as a street, crosswalk or utility corridor.
SETBACK OR BUILDING LINE
The right-angle distance within a property defining the required
minimum distances between any structure and the street or the side
or rear property lines of a parcel right-of-way.
SIGHT DISTANCE
The distance of visual sight available for access to a dedicated
right-of-way from any parcel of land to be developed.
SITE PLAN
A drawing, prepared by a registered professional, for review
by the Planning Board for the development of an existing lot or parcel
without any new subdivision of land.
SKETCH PLAN
An informal plan in accordance with these specifications
indicating existing features of a parcel of land and its surroundings
and the general layout of a proposed land improvement.
SPDES GENERAL PERMIT
SPDES general permit for construction activities (GP-0-10-001),
issued January 29, 2010 (or latest revision), pursuant to Article
17, Titles 7 and 8, and Article 70 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, authorizing stormwater discharges from construction activities.
STREET
A general term used to describe a right-of-way, municipality
or privately owned, serving as a means of vehicular and pedestrian
travel, and utility services. The streets are classified by function
as follows:
(1)
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ROADA road connecting area centers serving a large volume of local and truck traffic serving areas within the B, BT, and I Districts.
(3)
PRIVATE DRIVEAn area serving a limited number of parcels maintained by legal agreement of the parcel owners and not to be dedicated to the Town.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into a number of lots,
blocks or sites, subject to these regulations, with or without streets
or highways, for the purpose of sale, transfer of ownership, or development.
The term "subdivision" shall include any alteration of lot lines or
dimension of any lots or sites shown on a plat previously approved
and filed in the office of the Wayne County Clerk.
SWPPP (STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN)
A plan, prepared by a licensed professional in conformance
with the requirements of SPDES general permit, for the control of
erosion, sedimentation, water quality and water quantity of stormwater
runoff during and after construction activities.
TOTAL HOLDINGS MAP
A map of the contiguous parcels, including the land to be
developed, owned by a person applying for development approval.
TOWN ATTORNEY
A person or firm engaged by the Town to review and prepare
necessary documentation as required for districts, easements, letters
of credit, dedication, surety or other legal matters.
TOWN BOARD
The Board, as elected by the residents of the Town, which
acts on behalf of the residents of the Town of Ontario for the betterment,
protection and welfare of the community.
TOWN ENGINEER
A person or firm engaged by the Town to review the project
plans and to make recommendations to the Town so the best interests
of the Town shall be preserved in conformance with the standards herein
established.