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Town of Elma, NY
Erie County
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[Amended 7-10-1996 by L.L. No. 1-1996; 6-14-2017 by L.L. No. 3-2017]
It is declared to be the policy of the Town of Elma Planning Board to consider land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly, economic and efficient future growth and development of the Town. The following objectives may guide the Planning Board's decisions as related to the public health, safety and welfare:
A. 
Guidelines.
(1) 
Lands to be subdivided and developed 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.
(2) 
Proper provisions shall be made for water supply, drainage, sewerage and other needed improvements and utilities.
(3) 
All proposed development must be so designed as to be in harmony with the development pattern of adjacent properties.
(4) 
Proposed streets shall compose a convenient system and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate present and prospective traffic.
(5) 
All development shall be designed to facilitate adequate fire and emergency protection and provide access for firefighting and related equipment.
(6) 
Proper provisions may be made for permanent reservations of open spaces for parks and playgrounds and for the protection of natural drainage and significant historical and environmental features.
(7) 
Future development may bear a fair share of the capital costs to the Town for municipal improvements servicing such new development.
(8) 
Subdivision design should include referencing the information and direction provided in the Town's adopted Comprehensive Plan (the Regional Comprehensive Plan - RCP and/or the most recent Plan).
B. 
Requirements.
(1) 
In areas of the Town not having sewers, all lots proposed in a subdivision must have a percolation rate (done in accordance with New York State and Erie County Health Department standards) at a minimum of one inch in 30 minutes or better.
(2) 
No septic systems in fill are allowed.
(3) 
Subdivisions are only allowed in the Residential A or Residential B zoning districts. Minor subdivisions may be allowed in the Residential C zoning district upon recommendation from the Planning Board and approval of the Town Board.
(4) 
No more than 30 residences are allowed per farm plot except where public sewers are available.