Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for
the purpose of these regulations, have the meaning indicated:
AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT
An identification of farm operations within an agricultural
district located within 500 feet of the boundary of property upon
which an action of approval is pending per Town Law § 283-a.
ALLEY or SERVICE DRIVE
A strip of land over which there is a right-of-way, municipally
or privately owned, serving as a secondary means of access to two
or more properties.
ARCHAEOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE
A location which requires archaeological site check as per
SEQR and mitigation before any site disturbance can occur.
BLOCK
An area bounded by streets.
BUILDER
A person who obtains a building permit for construction of
a structure on an approved site.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
An appointed official nominated by the Town Board to enforce
the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code as adopted by the Town.
CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
An area of unobstructed vision at a street intersection defined
by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection
of street right-of-way lines.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
A subdivision characterized by dwellings and structures grouped
or clustered with permanent open space within the total holdings.
At least 50% of the total holdings, not including green space on residential
sites, must be left as open space.
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CONSERVATION DENSITY DEVELOPMENT
A subdivision characterized by lots at least five times the minimum size required in Chapter
300, Zoning. Conservation easement in perpetuity runs with these lots to ensure low density and maintenance of open space. Future additional subdivision of these lots is prohibited by deed restriction.
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
A legally executed agreement on a parcel 25 acres or more
which the owner has committed for a set number of years with the Town
of Macedon not to develop, build upon or otherwise change, in exchange
for a tax abatement. Agricultural activities and other uses in keeping
with the open space use may be continued as determined by the Town
Board upon granting of such easement. Lands receiving an agricultural
assessment cannot also receive a conservation easement tax abatement.
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CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN PERPETUITY
A permanent easement restricting development of open space
land. These easements shall not be amendable to permit commercial,
industrial or residential development and shall be recorded and filed
in the Wayne County Clerk's office.
CONTRACTOR
A person acting for the developer to construct the required
improvements of the project. The contractor is responsible to perform
the work in conformance with the approved plans subject to a review
by Town officials.
CROSSWALK
A right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, which traverses
an area to furnish access for pedestrians.
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CUL-DE-SAC
A residential street with one end open for public vehicles
and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a vehicular
turnaround.
DEDICATION
The deliberate appropriation of land by its owner for any
general and public uses, reserving to himself no other rights than
such as are compatible with the full exercise and enjoyment of the
public uses to which the land has been devoted.
DEVELOPED AREA
Any portion of land or parcel which has a taxable structure
or infrastructure preparatory to development (i.e., roads, parking
lots, utilities); not necessarily a full parcel.
DEVELOPER
A person holding title to a parcel of land to be developed
or subdivided. Commitments and/or requirements for development are
solely between the Town and the developer.
DOUBLE FRONTAGE LOTS
A lot, having at least two sides fronting on separate streets
which do not intersect while adjoining the lot.
EASEMENT
A right granted to use certain land for a special purpose
not inconsistent with the general property rights of the owner.
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAN
A drawing prepared by a registered professional which complies
with prescribed regulations and statutes for recording in the Wayne
County Clerk's office.
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GRADING PLAN
A plan showing all present and proposed elevations for stormwater
drainage and disposal.
GREEN SPACE
An area on a developed site that includes plantings, flower
beds, lawn and other landscaping; maintained open space, i.e., golf
course.
HALF OR PARTIAL STREET
A street generally parallel and adjacent to a property line
having a lesser right-of-way than normally required for satisfactory
improvement and use of the street.
IMPROVEMENTS
Those physical additions and changes to the land that may
be necessary to produce usable and buildable land areas. This may
include, but is not limited to, grading, water supply, sewage disposal,
stormwater disposal, lighting, landscaping, etc.
INSPECTOR/OBSERVER
An agent of the Town empowered to observe the construction
progress of the project and its compliance with the approved plans.
LETTER OF CREDIT
A form of financial security required to ensure the installation
of improvements as shown on the approved plan subject to possible
dedication to the Town.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
A person or firm licensed under the State Education Department
to legally affix his or her seal to plans presented for review of
the Town.
LOT
A parcel of land intended for transfer of ownership or site
development that is presently occupied or capable of being occupied
by a principal building or use and uses accessory to the principal
building or use.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision plan prepared by a registered professional
of more than four lots with individual land areas less than five acres
in size or a development proposing dedicated new streets or improvement
districts to service such subdivision.
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MASTER PLAN
A part of any comprehensive study prepared for the Town that
addresses future land use considerations.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision plan prepared by a registered professional
of four lots or fewer with access to an existing right-of-way requiring
no new streets, nor the creation or extension of improvement districts
having no substantial adverse effect on access to, use or development
of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining parcels.
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OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT
A commercial or residential development which includes open
space and green areas which cannot be built upon. The two types of
residential open space development are conservation density and cluster.
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OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREA
Any space or area of undeveloped land characterized by natural
scenic beauty, including, but not limited to, wetlands, drumlins,
forests and fields whose existing natural condition or present state
of use would enhance the current or future value of abutting or surrounding
development and would maintain and enhance the conservation of natural
topography and visual aesthetics. A variety of open space forms is
encouraged and may include, but is not limited to, formal squares
and parks, informal natural areas, treed and open fields and agricultural
lands used in agricultural production. Open parking areas, paved or
unpaved, are not classified as "open space."
PRELIMINARY PLAN
A drawing prepared in a manner prescribed by these and other
applicable regulations showing the layout of a proposed subdivision,
including, but not limited to, road and lot layout with approximate
dimensions, key plan, topography and drainage and all proposed facilities,
including preliminary plans and profiles, at a suitable scale and
detail to address the local regulations that are listed in this chapter.
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RIGHT-OF-WAY
Land opened for use as a street, crosswalk or utility corridor.
SETBACK or BUILDING LINE
The right angle distance within a property defining the required
minimum distances between any structure and the street or the side
or rear property lines of a parcel right-of-way.
SIGHT DISTANCE
The distance of visual sight available for access to a dedicated
right-of-way from any parcel of land to be developed.
SITE PLAN
A drawing prepared by a registered professional for review
by the Planning Board for the development of an existing lot or parcel
without any new subdivision of land.
SKETCH PLAN
An informal plan in accordance with these specifications
indicating existing features of a parcel of land and its surroundings
and the general layout of a proposed land improvement.
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW (SEQR)
Part of the Environmental Conservation Law applicable to
land development per 6 NYCRR Part 617. A short environmental assessment
form is required for all minor subdivisions. A full environmental
assessment form is required for all major subdivisions or Type I actions
under SEQR definitions.
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STREET
A general term used to describe a right-of-way, municipally
or privately owned, serving as a means of vehicular and pedestrian
travel and utility services. The streets are classified by function
as follows:
(1)
PRIVATE ROADA right-of-way area serving a limited number of parcels maintained by legal agreement of the parcel owners and not to be dedicated to the Town.
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(2)
RURAL DEVELOPMENTA street used as a means of access to residential units. This road may be owned and operated under an established homeowners' association (HOA) or designed and constructed for eventual dedication to the Town.
(4)
COLLECTOR ROADA road connecting area centers serving a large volume of local or regional traffic.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into a number of lots,
blocks or sites subject to this chapter with or without streets or
highways, for the purpose of sale, transfer of ownership or development.
The term "subdivision" shall include any alteration of lot lines or
dimension of any lots or sites shown on a plan previously approved
and filed in the office of the Wayne County Clerk. Subdivisions are
defined as either "major" or "minor," with the review procedures and
criteria for each set forth in this chapter.
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TOTAL HOLDINGS MAP
A map of the contiguous parcels, including the land to be
developed, owned by a person applying for development approval.
TOWN ATTORNEY
A person or firm engaged by the Town to review and prepare
necessary documentation as required for districts, easements, letters
of credit, dedication, surety or other legal matters.
TOWN BOARD
The Board as elected by the residents of the Town which acts
on behalf of the residents of the Town of Macedon for the betterment,
protection and welfare of the community.
TOWN ENGINEER
A person or firm engaged by the Town to review the project
plans and to make recommendations to the Town so the best interests
of the Town shall be preserved in conformance with the standards herein
established.
TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Characterized by dwellings and structures laid out in a standard
geometric grid or design that meets minimum zoning regulations.
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ZONING OFFICER
An appointed official nominated by the Town Board to enforce Chapter
300, Zoning, of the Code at the Town at Macedon.
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