The Planning Board of the Town of Hartford is empowered to approve
or disapprove plats for the subdivision of land within the Town of
Hartford and to assume all other powers and duties as prescribed by
Article 16 of the New York State Town Law by the authority of the
resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Hartford adopted on July
14, 1997, pursuant to Article 16 of Town Law of the State of New York
and the Municipal Home Rule Law.
It is the policy of the Town of Hartford to consider subdivision
plats as part of a plan for the orderly, economic, aesthetic, environmentally
sound and efficient development of the Town consistent with its rural
character and way of life. The Town of Hartford recognizes the need
to maintain an adequate base of quality farm and forest land in order
to support the ongoing viability of the Town's primary industry, agriculture.
The Town of Hartford also recognizes the need to accommodate growth
and development and preserve the rights of property owners. These
subdivision regulations have been carefully designed to achieve an
appropriate balance between these goals.
The following objectives shall guide decisions made by the Planning
Board concerning all proposed subdivisions:
A.
Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used
safely for its intended purpose without danger to the public health,
safety or welfare.
B.
Subdivisions shall be designed to fit harmoniously into the surrounding
natural and built environment.
C.
Land shall be subdivided in a way that protects the agricultural,
ecological and scenic resources of the area in which it is located.
D.
Subdivisions shall include proper provisions for water supply, drainage,
sewage and other needed improvements and utilities.
E.
Any proposed highways shall be designed and constructed to accommodate
anticipated traffic while minimizing impacts on the environment. Rural
road standards and shared access will be promoted for development
within rural areas.
F.
Subdivisions shall be designed to facilitate adequate fire and emergency
protection and provide adequate access for emergency response and
service vehicles.
G.
Applicants shall be expected to bear all capital costs to the Town
for public improvements necessary to serve planned development.
H.
Subdivisions shall include proper provisions for access to and views
of open spaces and natural areas necessary to sustain the Town's rural
character and way of life.
I.
Subdivisions shall be in conformance with the Town of Hartford Comprehensive
Plan and any additional plans or studies duly incorporated into the
Comprehensive Plan.
J.
All review under this chapter shall be coordinated, to the extent
practicable, with involved agencies at the county and state level
to ensure efficient, consistent and well-informed decisionmaking.
This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Town of Hartford
Land Subdivision Regulations."
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this
chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements. The Planning Board
may require more stringent provisions if deemed necessary to protect
public health, safety and welfare.
