A.
Except where specifically defined herein, all words used in this
chapter shall carry their customary meanings. Words used in the present
tense include the future, and the plural includes the singular.
B.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT DESIGN GUIDELINES
COMMON DRIVEWAY
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT
CONSERVATION ANALYSIS
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION
CONSTRAINED LANDS
DENSITY CALCULATION
DISTRICT
EAF
EASEMENT
ENGINEER
EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT
FILED
FINAL PLAT
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL
LOT
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
OPEN SPACE
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
PLANNING BOARD
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
PLAT
PRELIMINARY PLAT
PRIVATE ROAD
PUBLIC HIGHWAY
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
ROAD
SEQR
SKETCH PLAN
STREET
SUBDIVIDER
SUBDIVISION
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR
SUBDIVISION, MINOR
SURVEYOR
TOWN
TOWN BOARD
UNIQUE NATURAL AREA (UNA)
ZONING LAW
Chapter 270, Zoning, shall be consulted for definitions of terms not defined herein.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The Town of Dryden Commercial Development Design Guidelines adopted on December 3, 2008, and all subsequent revisions. These guidelines are found in Appendix C to the Town of Chapter 270, Zoning.
A suitably improved portion of a lot or lots, other than
a private road, which provides access for vehicles and pedestrians
to and from a public highway. A common driveway may not serve more
than four lots.
approval by the Planning Board of a final plat subject to
conditions set forth by the Planning Board in a resolution conditionally
approving such plat. Such conditional approval does not qualify a
final plat for filing nor authorize issuance of any building permits
prior to the signing of the plat by a duly authorized officer of the
Planning Board and filing of the plat in the office of the County
Clerk as herein provided.
The "residential site" analysis process found in Section
IV of the Town of Dryden Residential Development Design Guidelines.[1]
An easement, covenant, restriction or other interest in real
property, created under and subject to the provisions of the Environmental
Conservation Law which limits or restricts development, management
or use of property for the purpose of preserving or maintaining the
scenic, open, historic, archaeological, architectural, or natural
condition, character, significance or amenities of the property in
a manner consistent with the public policy and purpose set forth in
this article.
A subdivision in which the otherwise applicable area and bulk regulations of Chapter 270, Zoning, are modified to encourage flexibility of design and development of land in such a manner that the layout, configuration and design of lots, structures, driveways, roads, parks, trails and landscaping are designed to preserve important natural resources and scenic qualities of the site. A conservation subdivision is a cluster development authorized by Town Law § 278 and this chapter.
Land not suitable for actual development for lots due to
the presence of wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, unique natural
areas or locally important open space or land with recreational, historic,
ecological, geological, habitat, scenic or other natural resource
value.
A calculation to determine the permitted number of lots which shall in no event exceed the number which could be permitted, in the Planning Board's judgment, if the land were subdivided into lots conforming to the minimum lot size and density requirements of Chapter 270, Zoning, applicable to the district or districts in which such land is situated and conforming to all other applicable requirements of Chapter 270, Zoning. Where a proposed subdivision falls within two or more contiguous districts, the calculation shall represent the cumulative density derived from the summing of all lots allowed in all such districts.
The zoning district(s) established by Chapter 270, Zoning.
Environmental Assessment Form.
Authorization by a property owner for the use by another,
for a specified purpose, of a designated portion of the owner's property.
A person licensed as a professional Engineer by the New York
State Education Department.
A written report intended to document the existing condition
of the subdivision site. It should be an assessment of the site in
relation to natural resources, constrained lands, developable areas,
other special or unique features, and any other relevant factors that
may influence the design of the subdivision. Use of aerial or satellite
imagery, photographs and references to published reports of the site
condition are encouraged.
For a subdivision site located in an agricultural district
established pursuant to the provisions of Article 25-AA of the New
York Agriculture and Markets Law, the report include an analysis of
the site's value to the agricultural economy of the Town, its open
space value, the consequences of conversion of viable agricultural
lands for residential building lots and the level of conversion pressure
on the property.
The receipt of a document by the Planning Department and
receipt of the fee, if one is required. Filing is not complete until
both the document and fee are received.
A drawing prepared in a manner prescribed by this chapter
that shows a proposed subdivision, containing such additional detail
required by this chapter and all information required to be shown
on a preliminary plat and the modifications, if any, required by the
Planning Board or in the case of a Minor subdivision, the Planning
Department.
The signing of a plat in final form by a duly authorized
officer of the Planning Board pursuant to a Planning Board resolution
granting final approval to the plat or after conditions specified
in a resolution granting conditional approval of the plat are completed,
or in the case of a minor subdivision, the signing of the plat in
final form by a duly authorized individual of the Planning Department.
Such final approval qualifies the plat for filing in the office of
the County Clerk.
An area of land having defined boundaries held in separate
ownership from adjacent property and which in all respects complies
with the requirements of the district in which it is situate.
The adjustment of one or more lot lines between two or more
existing and adjoining lots which does not result in the creation
of one or more new lots.
Any space or area characterized by 1) natural scenic beauty,
or 2) whose existing openness, natural condition, or present state
of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value
of abutting or surrounding development, or would maintain or enhance
the conservation of natural or scenic resources. For purposes of this
chapter natural resources shall include, but not be limited to, agricultural
lands defined as open lands actually used in bona fide agricultural
production.
Security acceptable to the Town Board in lieu of completion
of improvements required to be made by a subdivider.
The Planning Board of the Town of Dryden.
The department of the Town established by the Town Board.
A subdivision map.
A drawing prepared in a manner prescribed by this chapter
showing the layout of a proposed subdivision, including, but not restricted
to, road and lot layout and approximate dimensions, key plan, topography
and drainage, all proposed facilities unsized, including preliminary
plans and profiles, at suitable scale and in such detail as this chapter
requires.
A road or street shown on a plat providing access to the
lots in a subdivision, which road or street is not dedicated to or
owned by the Town.
A road or street, either deeded or by prescriptive easement,
that is maintained by a village, Town, county, state or the federal
government.
The Town of Dryden Residential Design Guidelines adopted on December 3, 2008, and all subsequent revisions. These guidelines are found in Appendix B of Chapter 270, Zoning.
A restriction imposed by a written instrument recorded in
the Tompkins County Clerk's Office and which limits or restricts the
use of property and which is binding upon future owners of lots and
open spaces protected by such restriction, and is legally enforceable
by lot owners whose property is benefited by such covenant or by the
Town.
See "public highway."
The New York State Environmental Quality Review Act found
in Environmental Conservation Law Article 8 and the implementing regulations
found in 6 NYCRR Part 617.
A drawing or sketch of a proposed subdivision made with sufficient
accuracy to be used for the purpose of discussion and classification.
See "public highway."
Any person or entity who shall propose any subdivision, either
for themselves or others. The terms include applicant and an authorized
agent.
The division of a parcel into two or more lots. Notwithstanding
this definition of "subdivision," a lot line adjustment shall not
be construed as a subdivision.
Any subdivision which creates five or more lots after the
effective date of this chapter. The calculation of the number of lots
shall include the number of lots resulting from subdivision after
the effective date of this chapter.
Any subdivision that creates two but less than five new lots
after the effective date of this chapter, and does not propose any
new public highway or private road.
A person licensed as a land surveyor by the New York State
Education Department.
The Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New York.
The Town Board of the Town of Dryden, Tompkins County, New
York.
An area identified in the document "Unique Areas of Tompkins
County" (January 2000 Inventory), identified as having outstanding
environmental qualities and deserving special attention for preservation
in its natural state.
Chapter 270, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Dryden.
