The developer, before the approval of the final subdivision
plat, shall complete all improvements to the satisfaction of the Town
Engineer, or post a performance bond sufficient to insure the satisfactory
completion of the following required improvements except where waivers
may be requested and the Planning Board may waive, subject to appropriate
conditions, such improvements as it considers are not requisite in
the interest of public health, safety and general welfare.
B.Â
Storm drains, culverts, catch basins and other drainage structures
shall be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications
set forth in Appendix 5[3] of this chapter and in accord with the final map approved
by the Planning Board. All pipe shall comply with the requirements
of the current New York State Highway Department specifications governing
construction of these facilities. The location, length, depth, size,
grade and type of pipe shall be designated in the plans. If unusual
conditions are discovered at the time of construction which are not
provided for on the plans, the Town Engineer shall determine the type
and extent of construction required to overcome such conditions.
[3]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
C.Â
Curbs, gutters and sidewalks shall be, if required, constructed on
both sides of the street and in accordance with the standards and
specifications set forth in Appendix 2 of this chapter.
D.Â
Driveway aprons shall be required between the curbing and the sidewalk
and shall be on six-inch concrete meeting the same specifications
established for curbing.
F.Â
Landscaping.
(1)Â
Grass shall be provided within the portion of the street right-of-way
beyond the curbline and shall be properly graded.
(2)Â
Street trees shall be planted in every subdivision at intervals from
40 to 60 feet along both sides of the street outside of the right-of-way.
Existing trees may be taken into consideration when determining the
above. Trees shall be at least three feet from any sidewalk and located
on the building side of the walk rather than the street side. Where
dwelling structures are oriented with their rear on the street, street
trees shall be at least six feet from the curbline. Trees should also
be at least 10 feet from any line which is directly under utility
wires. The average trunk diameter shall be at least two inches and
an average height of six feet above finished grade level is required.
Such trees shall be of a species and at locations approved by the
Planning Board. No tree shall be planted within 25 feet from an existing
or proposed streetlight or street intersection.
(3)Â
Shade trees, other than within the right-of-way, may be required
when, taking into consideration the existing trees on the lots, the
Planning Board shall deem it necessary. Such trees shall be in conformance
with the standards of size, kind and locational limitations prescribed
for trees along the street line.
G.Â
Streetlighting. Facilities shall be provided along all streets in
the subdivision and along all streets upon which the subdivision abuts.
Such lighting facilities shall be in accordance with the Town standards
and shall be installed as approved and directed by the Town Engineer.
H.Â
Sanitary sewers and treatment disposal facilities shall be required
upon review and recommendation from the Town Wastewater Treatment
Plant (WWTP), Town Engineer and the Town Board. The subdivider shall
connect or provide for the connection with such sanitary sewer and
shall provide within the subdivision the sanitary sewer system required
to make the sewer accessible to each lot in the subdivision. Sewer
systems shall be approved by the Town and Health Official and be in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix 3[5] of this chapter and other requirements of law.[6]
I.Â
Water distribution. Upon review and recommendation from the Wayne
County Water Authority, Town Engineer and the Town Board, the subdivider
shall connect with such water main and provide a water connection
for each lot in accordance with Town standards, procedures and supervision.
Fire hydrants shall be required and shall be installed in the locations,
approved by the Town Engineer and in accordance with general accepted
standards. Water distribution systems shall be installed in accordance
with Appendix 4[7] of this chapter.[8]
J.Â
Storm drainage shall be provided for the proposed subdivision to
prevent flooding and erosion on and off the site. Such storm drainage
systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Appendix
5[9] of this chapter.
[9]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
K.Â
Permanent monuments shall be set at block corners and at intervals
of approximately 500 feet, or such other distance as the Planning
Board may determine appropriate, and their location shall be shown
on the final subdivision plat. Iron pipes shall not be considered
permanent monuments for the purpose of these regulations. Standards
for monuments are located in Appendix 2[10] of this chapter.
[10]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as an attachment
to this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: L.L. No. 1-2020, adopted 8-10-2020, provided
as follows: "Driveways - The articles addressing width, grades, surface,
and turning radius should all be strongly recommended by the Planning
Board upon their review of the subdivision. However, if the applicant
chooses to not adhere to the Board's advice, he/she should be
made aware of the concern that failure to comply could result in the
inability of emergency vehicles to have proper access and egress on
the applicant's property. More simply put, if a fire truck or
ambulance needed to assist in an emergency, they might not be able
to do so. The last item about sight distance should become part of
the Ordinance."
A.Â
Sidewalk and curbs.
(1)Â
Concrete curbing may be omitted and, in lieu thereof, concrete gutters
or other means for controlling stormwaters may be constructed as may
be approved by the Town Engineer and Planning Board.
(2)Â
Sidewalks may be omitted on one or both sides of the street to the
extent deemed appropriate by the Planning Board.
(3)Â
Where curbing and/or sidewalks are not provided, adequate provision
for the protection of the edge of the road pavement and graded shoulders
at all driveway openings and other accessways shall be provided in
a manner approved by the Town Engineer.
(4)Â
Where sidewalks and curbing are not provided, grass curb strips shall
not be required. However, grading and seeding of the area between
the pavement edge, shoulder or approved drainage structure and the
front property line of the lot shall be provided.
B.Â
Individual sewage disposal systems. Septic tanks may be provided
in lieu of facilities connected to a public sanitary sewage disposal
system, where such system is not reasonably available. Such on-site
disposal systems shall not be subject to the provisions of these regulations
regarding subdivision control but shall be subject to all other applicable
laws and regulations of the Town, county and state. Sewerage lagoons
shall be prohibited.
C.Â
Individual on-site water supply systems. May be provided in lieu
of providing a water supply connected to a public utility system,
where such a system is not reasonably available. Such on-site water
supply systems shall not be subject to the provisions of these regulations
regarding subdivision approval but shall be subject to all other applicable
laws and regulations of the Town, county and state.