Once the Planning Board has granted final approval and all the
required final signatures are placed on the plan, the developer shall
submit an irrevocable letter of credit so as to assure the proper
and timely completion of the required improvements. The irrevocable
letter of credit is a financial security in a form acceptable to the
Town and shall be submitted to cover the cost associated with all
proposed improvements shown on the plan, such as utility and drainage
improvements, construction observation, erosion control, grading,
seeding, stormwater management, green infrastructure and all other
areas the Town deems necessary. The final amount of security will
be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer.
The subdivider shall tender offers of cession in a form certified
as satisfactory by the Attorney for the Town of all land included
in streets, highways or parks, not specifically reserved by him. Approval
of a plan by the Planning Board shall not constitute an acceptance
by the Town Board of the dedication of any street, highway, utility,
park or other public open space.
Before any construction begins on a subdivision or facilities
to be dedicated to the Town, a preconstruction meeting must be held
to address the plans and intended improvements. The preconstruction
meeting must be coordinated by the applicant, and it is the applicant's
responsibility to ensure that all necessary parties are in attendance,
i.e., all approving agencies and utility companies. Furthermore, it
is imperative that a written construction schedule be supplied at
the preconstruction meeting. The installation of improvements and
development of any land shall be subject to construction observation
at all stages by representatives of the Town. For such purposes, free
access shall be accorded and requested information shall be promptly
submitted. All costs of construction observation, including testing
of materials, shall be paid for solely by the developer. A sufficient
sum shall be provided by the developer in either the letter of credit
or cash for the project observation costs. Note: The preconstruction
meeting may be held prior to obtaining all agency approvals; however,
no construction will be permitted until such time that all required
approvals are obtained.
The regulations contained in these specifications for the design
and construction of land development shall apply to all public works
improvements within the Town of Ontario. The Planning Board, with
due cause and justification, can waive requirements set forth in these
regulations by a majority vote of the Board. Reasons supporting such
waiver shall be duly recorded in meeting minutes at such time as any
waivers are granted.