Prior to the preparation of and the submission of a plat for
approval, the subdivider should proceed to gather the necessary information
and data on the existing conditions at the site. He should study the
site suitability and opportunities for development. Presumably he
will discuss financing, planning and marketing with the lending institutions.
With his licensed land surveyor and/or engineer, he should develop
a sketch plan, which in turn should be submitted to the Planning Board
for advice and assistance and should be accompanied by a preliminary
environmental assessment (EAF).
Onondaga County Department of Health approval may be required
for any subdivision. Early contact by the subdivider with this Department
is advised.
All major subdivisions shall be subject to the preliminary plat requirements, as specified herein. The subdivider shall file an application for approval of the preliminary plat on forms available at the Town office, accompanied by all documents specified in Article
IV herein.
A. Review of subdivision. Following the review of the preliminary plat
and supplementary material submitted for conformity to these regulations,
and following negotiations with the subdivider on changes deemed advisable
and the kind and extent of improvements to be made by him, the Planning
Board shall hold a public hearing. This hearing shall be held within
62 days of the official submission date of the preliminary plat. The
subdivider shall attend the hearing. This hearing shall also fulfill
the requirements of SEQRA regarding the potential impact which the
proposed subdivision may have upon the environment. Within 62 days
from the public hearing, the Planning Board shall approve, approve
with modifications or disapprove the preliminary plat and state its
reasons for disapproval, unless the time in which the Planning Board
must take action on such preliminary plat is extended by mutual consent
of the subdivider and the Planning Board.
[Amended 12-8-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
B. Notice of public hearing. The hearing shall be advertised at least
once in the official newspaper of the Town at least five days before
the hearing. The Planning Board may provide that the hearing be further
advertised in such manner as it deems appropriate. Notice of the hearing
shall be mailed to the owners of all adjoining properties and properties
within 500 feet of the subdivided property at least five days before
the hearing.
[Amended 12-8-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]
C. SEQRA review. The lead agency in the SEQRA review process will be
responsible for completion of a final environmental impact statement.
Statement findings must accompany approval of the preliminary plat.
D. Notice of decision. Within five days of approval, the action of the
Planning Board shall be noted on three copies of the preliminary plat
and reference made to any modifications determined. One copy shall
be returned by mail to the subdivider and the other two copies retained
by the Planning Board.
E. Effect of approval. Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute
approval of the final plat. The preliminary plat shall be a guide
to the preparation of the final plat. Before submission of the final
plat or any portion thereof for formal approval, the subdivider must
comply with these regulations and all requirements set forth by the
Planning Board in its review of the preliminary plat, and any requirements
of the Onondaga County Department of Health.
[Added 9-24-2007 by L.L.
No. 6-2007]
A. Preliminary subdivision plat. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter
234, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for preliminary subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter
234. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
234.
B. Final subdivision plat. A stormwater pollution prevention plan consistent with the requirements of Chapter
234 and with the terms of preliminary plat approval shall be required for final subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter
234. The approved final subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter
234.
[Amended 12-8-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020]