[Added 12-20-2016 by L.L. No. 8-2016]
A. 
Before the approval by the Planning Board of a plat showing lots, blocks or sites, with or without streets or highways, or the approval of a plat already in the office of the Clerk of the county wherein such plat is situated if such plat is entirely or partially undeveloped, such plat shall also show, in proper cases and when required by the Planning Board, a park or parks suitably located for playground or other recreational purposes. Where a proposed park, playground or other permanent recreation area is shown on the site development plan to be located in whole or part in a proposed subdivision, the Planning Board shall require that such area or areas be shown on said plat.
B. 
Land for such park, playground or other recreational purposes may not be required until the Planning Board has made a finding that a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playgrounds or other recreational purposes within the Town. Such findings shall include an evaluation of the present and anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities in the Town based on projected population growth to which the particular subdivision plat will contribute.
[Amended 12-19-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
C. 
If the Planning Board determines that a suitable park or parks of adequate size cannot be properly located in any plat showing lots, blocks or sites pursuant to Town Law § 277, Subdivision 4, or is otherwise not practical, the Planning Board shall require, as a condition of approval of any such plat, payment to the Town of a sum of money in lieu of parkland on site. Any monies required by the Planning Board in lieu of land for parks, playground, or other recreational purposes shall be deposited in a trust fund to be used by the Town exclusively for park, playground or other recreational purposes, including acquisition of property. The fee for same shall be consistent with parkland fees as set in this Article XI of Chapter 250 of the Town Code.
[Amended 12-19-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
D. 
When said permanent recreational areas are to be required to be shown, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board a suitable tracing, at a scale of not less than 30 feet to an inch, indicating:
(1) 
The boundaries of said recreation area.
(2) 
Existing physical features, such as brooks, ponds, trees, rock outcrops, structures, etc.
(3) 
Existing and, if applicable, proposed changes in grades of said area and the land immediately adjacent.
E. 
In no event shall the Planning Board require that more than 10% of the gross area of a proposed subdivision be so shown. The minimum area of contiguous open space acceptable in fulfillment of this requirement shall be generally three acres. However, in the case of subdivisions of less than 10 acres, smaller recreation areas may be approved by the Planning Board whenever it deems that the difference between the area shown and three acres may be made up in connection with the subdivision of adjacent land.
F. 
In applicable cases, the Planning Board shall require execution and filing of a written agreement between the applicant and the Town Board regarding costs of grading, development, equipment and maintenance of said recreation areas, as well as the conveyance of whatever rights and title deemed necessary to ensure that said premises will remain open for use by the residents of the Town of Thompson.
A. 
For every 100 people in a development, one acre of land may, at the discretion of the Planning Board, be provided for by the developer. For the purposes of computation:
(1) 
Single-family detached equals four people per unit.
(2) 
Efficiency apartment equals one person per unit.
(3) 
One-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals two people per unit.
(4) 
Two-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals three people per unit.
(5) 
Three-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals four people per unit.
B. 
For all developments and subdivisions, other than up to a four-lot minor subdivision, if the Planning Board has required the incorporation of recreation facilities by the developer on his site, the parkland fee shall be $2,500 per unit or lot, whichever is higher. The Planning Board may reduce this fee to a minimum of $1,250 per unit or lot, whichever is higher, by reviewing, on a case-by-case basis, the following criteria or any other relevant data to determine the proposed development's overall impact on the Town's recreational facilities:
[Amended 12-19-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
(1) 
Population/demographics of proposed development;
(2) 
Types of recreational facilities proposed for the site, including whether passive or active, and the nature of the facilities proposed;
(3) 
Number of housing units proposed;
(4) 
Size/acres of proposed site;
(5) 
Seasonality of the development's populations, as well as seasonality of the on-site facilities;
(6) 
Location of proposed development relative to other proposed or existing public recreational facilities.
C. 
In either case, the total amount of parkland fees to be paid by the developer shall be delivered to the Town prior to the issuance of any final approval of the subdivision.
D. 
In instances where the Planning Board requires the construction of on-site recreation facilities, and if the development is approved in sections in accordance with general Town Law § 276, Subdivision 6, said recreation facilities shall be constructed proportionally with the sections.
E. 
In the case where the Planning Board deems it in the best interest of the Town to require the developer to provide land to the Town to create a Town-wide park instead of money, the Town will enter into a contract agreement with the developer. This contract will be executed before final approval is granted by the Planning Board.
F. 
Whereas the domicile of an applicant for a development or subdivision, greater than a two-lot subdivision, is located on said land proposed for development or subdivision, the fee required by this section upon the applicant's post-subdivision domicile parcel is waived.
A. 
Before the approval by the Planning Board of a site plan containing residential units, such site plan shall also show, when required by such board, a park or parks suitably located for playground or other recreational purpose.
B. 
Land for such park, playground or other recreational purpose may not be required until the Planning Board makes a finding that a proper case exists for requiring a park or parks be suitably located for playgrounds or other recreational purpose within the Town. Such finding shall include an evaluation of the present and anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities in the Town based on projected population growth to which the particular site plan will contribute.
C. 
If the Planning Board determines that a suitable park or parks of adequate size cannot be properly located in any plat showing lots, blocks or sites pursuant to Town Law § 274-a, Subdivision 6, or is otherwise not practical, the Planning Board shall require, as a condition of approval of any such plat, payment to the Town of a sum of money in lieu of parkland on site. Any monies required by the Planning Board in lieu of land for parks, playground, or other recreational purposes shall be deposited in a trust fund to be used by the Town exclusively for park, playground or other recreation purposes, including acquisition of property. The fee for same shall be consistent with parkland fees as set in Article XI of Chapter 250 of the Town Code.
[Amended 12-19-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
D. 
The Planning Board shall require as a condition of approval of any site plan containing residential units a payment to the Town of a parkland fee, which fee shall be available for use by the Town exclusively for park, playground or other recreational purpose, including the acquisition of property.
E. 
Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, if the land included in a site plan under review is a portion of a subdivision plat which has been reviewed and approved pursuant to Town Law § 276 and this article, the authorized board shall credit the applicant for any land set aside or parkland fees paid under such subdivision plat approval. In the event of resubdivision of such plat, nothing shall preclude the additional reservation of parkland fees or money donated in lieu thereof.
A. 
For every 100 people in a development, one acre of land must, at the discretion of the Planning Board, be provided for by the developer. For the purposes of computation:
(1) 
Single-family detached equals four people per unit.
(2) 
Efficiency apartment equals one person per unit.
(3) 
One-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals two people per unit.
(4) 
Two-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals three people per unit.
(5) 
Three-bedroom townhouse, condominium or apartment equals four people per unit.
B. 
For all developments and subdivisions, other than up to a four-lot minor subdivision, if the Planning Board has required the incorporation of recreation facilities by the developer on his site, the parkland fee shall be $2,500 per unit or lot, whichever is higher. The Planning Board may reduce the fee to a minimum of $1,250 per unit or lot, whichever is higher, by reviewing, on a case-by-case basis, the following criteria or any other relevant data to determine the proposed development's overall impact on the Town's recreational facilities:
[Amended 12-19-2017 by L.L. No. 7-2017]
(1) 
Population/demographics of proposed development;
(2) 
Types of recreational facilities proposed for the site, including whether passive or active, and the nature of the facilities proposed;
(3) 
Number of housing units proposed;
(4) 
Size/acres of proposed site;
(5) 
Seasonality of the development's populations, as well as seasonality of the on-site facilities;
(6) 
Location of proposed development relative to other proposed or existing public recreational facilities.
C. 
In either case, the total amount of parkland fees to be paid by the developer shall be delivered to the Town prior to the issuance of any building permits.