A.
Except where specifically defined, all words used in these standards
shall carry their customary meanings. Words used in the present tense
shall include the future, and words used in the singular shall include
the plural, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
B.
The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "may" is permissive.
"Building" or "structure" includes any part thereof. The word "person"
includes an individual person, a firm, a corporation, a copartnership
and any other agency of voluntary action.
For the purpose of these regulations, certain words and terms
shall have the following meanings:
The owner of the land proposed to be subdivided or his/her
duly appointed representative.
Any form of security, including a cash deposit, surety bond,
collateral, property or instrument of credit, in an amount and form
satisfactory to the Village Board.
A subclassification of a minor subdivision for the expressed
purpose of transferring a portion of one lot to another adjoining
lot, and where no new lots are created. The portion of the land to
be transferred to an adjoining lot shall be incorporated into the
deed of that lot. The adjusted lots must meet zoning requirements.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure
of persons, animals, chattels or movable property of any kind, and
includes any structure or part thereof.
A permit issued by the Building Inspector which indicates
the applicant has submitted an approved application and plan for building
construction in compliance with the Village of Walton requirements.
The community sewer system, including collection and treatment
facilities operated by the Village of Walton.
The community water system, including treatment and distribution
facilities operated by the Village of Walton.
A form of development that permits a reduction in lot area
and bulk requirements, provided that there is no increase in the number
of lots permitted under a conventional subdivision or increase in
the overall density of development, and the remaining area is devoted
to open space, active recreation, preservation of environmentally
sensitive areas, or agriculture.
The maps and/or drawings accompanying a subdivision plat
and showing the specific location and design of improvements to be
installed in the subdivision in accordance with the requirements of
the Planning Board as a condition of the approval of the plat.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
The owner of land proposed to be subdivided or his duly appointed
representative.
Authorization by a property owner for the use of any designated
part of his property by another, and for a specified purpose.
A person licensed as a professional engineer by the State
of New York or licensed in a state with a reciprocal agreement with
New York State.
A form used by the Planning Board in the State Environmental
Quality Review process to assist in determining the environmental
significance of an action or project.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
A written document required for each proposed action which
the Planning Board determines may have a significant effect on the
environment.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
A deposit of cash with the Village in lieu of an amount required
and still in force on a performance or maintenance bond.
A drawing in final form, showing a proposed subdivision containing
all information and detail required by law and these regulations to
be presented to the Planning Board for approval and which, if approved,
shall be duly filed and recorded by the applicant in the office of
the County Clerk.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
Any building, structure, place, work of art or other object
or improvements to the land as may be required by the Planning Board,
including clearing, final grading and drainage improvements that constitute
a physical betterment of real property or any part of such betterment.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
Any drainage ditch, road, sidewalk, pedestrian way, tree,
off-street parking area, lot improvement, recreation area or other
facility for which the Village may ultimately assume the responsibilities
for maintenance and operation, or which may affect an improvement
for which Village responsibility is established.
A tract or parcel of land held in single or joint ownership,
not necessarily shown on a duly recorded map, which is occupied or
capable of being occupied by buildings, structures and accessory buildings,
including such open spaces as are arranged, designed or required.
The term "lot" shall also mean parcel, plot, site or any similar term.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The Comprehensive Plan prepared for and by the Board pursuant
to § 7-722 of the Village Law, which plan indicates the
general locations recommended for the various public works, places
and structures and for the general physical development of the Village,
and includes any unit or part of such plan separately adopted and
any amendment to such plan or parts thereof.
A dwelling unit used initially for display purposes which
typifies the types of units that will be constructed in the subdivision.
The map established by the Village of Walton, if any, pursuant
to § 7-724 of the Village Law showing the streets, highways
and parks theretofore laid out, adopted and established by law and
any amendments thereto adopted by the Village or additions thereto
resulting from the approval of subdivision plats by the Planning Board
and the subsequent filing of such approved plats. Streets not accepted
by the Village as public streets may be shown thereon but shall be
marked as private streets.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
The person or persons actually holding title of a parcel
or tract of land.
See "lot."
A bond to assure the full and satisfactory completion of
all required subdivision improvements as specified in the Planning
Board resolution of approval.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
The duly appointed Planning Board of the Village of Walton,
Delaware County, New York.
A plan, map or chart of a piece of land with actual or proposed
features (as lots).
A drawing or drawings clearly marked "preliminary plat" showing
the salient features of a proposed subdivision, submitted to the Planning
Board for approval prior to submission of the plat in final form and
of sufficient detail to apprise the Planning Board of the layout of
the proposed subdivision.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
Any change in a map of an approved or recorded subdivision
plat if such change affects any road layout or any lot line shown
on such plat or if it affects or changes any map or plan legally recorded
prior to the adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions.
A strip of land, acquired by reservation, dedication, forced
dedication, prescription or condemnation, occupied or intended to
be occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission
line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or storm sewer main,
shade trees or other special use. Public use involving maintenance
by a public agency shall be dedicated to public use by the maker of
the plat on which such right-of-way is established.
The wearing or exposed surface of the road right-of-way designed
to be used by vehicular traffic.
A committee appointed by the Village Board to review plans
and make periodic inspections during the construction phase of required
improvements. The committee shall consist of one member of the Village
Board, one member of the Planning Board and the Village Highway Superintendent
or his designee.
The width of the right-of-way between property lines measured
at right angles to the center line of the road at any given point.
A road or portion of a road with only one vehicular traffic
outlet.
An existing state, county or Village road or highway or other
private roadway shown on a plat approved by the Planning Board or
shown on a plat duly filed and recorded in the office of the County
Clerk prior to the effective date of these regulations.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
An existing road to which the parcel of land to be subdivided
abuts on only one side.
A sketch of a proposed subdivision showing the information
specified by these regulations, to enable the subdivider to save time
and expense in reaching general agreement with the Planning Board
as to the form of the layout and objectives of these regulations.
[Amended 12-18-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000]
A process to help government and the public protect and improve
the environment. SEQR requires that environmental factors be considered
along with social and economic considerations in government decision
making.
A street which collects traffic from local streets and connects
with minor and major arterials.
A street designed to provide vehicular access to abutting
property and to discourage through traffic.
A street with signals at important intersections and stop
signs on the side streets and which collects and distributes traffic
to collector streets.
Any person, firm, corporation, partnership or any legal entity
who shall lay out any subdivision or part thereof as defined herein,
either for himself or others.
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots,
blocks or sites for any purpose and requiring the extension of Village
infrastructure, including, but not limited to, water and sewer lines
(not including lateral connections), electricity, gas lines or the
construction of new roads. Any portion of the land to remain unsubdivided
shall have access onto an existing state, county, town or Village
highway.[2]
Any subdivision of land into more than five lots, inclusive
of the original parcel.
Any subdivision of land into five lots or less, inclusive
of the original parcel.
An action that is likely to have a significant effect on
the environment as listed in 6 NYCRR 617.4 of the SEQR regulations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
An action that may have a significant effect on the environment
as listed in 6 NYCRR 617.2 of the SEQR regulations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The licensed attorney designated by the Village Board to
furnish legal assistance.
The legislative body of the Village of Walton, Delaware County,
New York.
The standards and specifications adopted by the Village Board
for the construction of new roads and related improvements and in
compliance with the New York State Uniform Building Code.
