A. 
A sketch plan shall be based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base map at a scale, not less than 200 feet to the inch, to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet. The sketch plan should consider the principles in the Residential and/or Commercial Development Design Guidelines.
B. 
The sketch plan shall show the following:
(1) 
The name of the owner and all adjoining property owners shown on the most current assessment roll.
(2) 
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot number of the parcel(s) to be subdivided and of all adjoining parcels.
(3) 
A vicinity map showing the location of the land to be subdivided and the boundaries of all tax parcels within 500 feet of the property, including the area to be subdivided in relation to the entire parcel, and the approximate distance to the nearest existing streets and street intersections.
(4) 
Wooded areas, streams and other significant physical features, including large bodies of water, within the area to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof, including an indication of potentially significant, natural or cultural features on or adjacent to the site (e.g., wetlands, creeks, steep slopes, historic structures).
(5) 
If topographic conditions are significant, contours should be indicated at intervals of not more than 10 feet.
(6) 
Approximate location of existing and proposed buildings or other significant structures.
(7) 
Existing land use, proposed land use and existing land uses of immediately adjacent properties.
(8) 
Existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements, covenants, and zoning district boundaries.
(9) 
Existing utilities and all existing streets.
(10) 
Written explanation of the character and purpose of the proposed development including the type and density of development, water and sewer systems proposed, and general timetable for the development.
(11) 
A general concept plan indicating approximate lot dimensions, proposed location of structures, proposed street layout and widths, recreation areas, open spaces, stormwater system areas, a general utilities plan, and an estimate of the number of lots and/or dwelling units that might be possible within the subdivision.
C. 
A sketch plan approved by the Planning Board is required in order to file a preliminary plat.
A. 
The preliminary plat shall be at a suitable scale (generally one inch equals 100 feet or one inch equals 50 feet, whichever most clearly illustrates the plan). In addition to the printed copies of the preliminary plat, electronic submissions are encouraged by the Planning Department.
B. 
The preliminary plat shall be based on the approved sketch plan and show the following:
(1) 
Proposed subdivision name, date, true north and declination, scale, name and address of record owner, subdivider, engineer or surveyor, including license numbers and seals.
(2) 
The name of all subdivisions immediately adjacent and the name of the owners of record of all adjacent property.
(3) 
Identification of the zoning district, including exact boundary lines of district, if more than one district. Any proposed changes in the zoning district lines.
(4) 
All parcels proposed to be dedicated to public use and any conditions of such dedication.
(5) 
Location of existing property lines, buildings, ditches, streams, watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, and other significant and existing features for the subdivision and adjacent property following procedures described in the Residential and/or Commercial Development Design Guidelines.
(6) 
Location of existing sewers, water mains, and stormwater facilities on the property, with pipe sizes, grades and direction of flow.
(7) 
Contours with intervals of five feet or less, including elevations on existing roads.
(8) 
The width and location of any streets or places shown on the Official Map or in the Comprehensive Plan within the area to be subdivided and the width, location, names, grades, and street profiles of all streets proposed by the subdivider.
(9) 
Method for obtaining and furnishing an adequate and satisfactory water supply in accordance with the requirements of the Public Health Law and Tompkins County Sanitary Code.
(10) 
Method for obtaining and furnishing adequate and satisfactory sewerage facilities in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Conservation Law and the Tompkins County Sanitary Code.
(11) 
A stormwater pollution prevention plan.
(12) 
Plans and cross-sections showing the proposed location of type of sidewalks, streetlighting, trees, curbs, storm drains, including the size and type thereof.
(13) 
Preliminary designs of any proposed bridges or culverts.
(14) 
Proposed locations of all water supplies and sewage facilities.
(15) 
The proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions and approximate area of each lot.
(16) 
The boundaries of proposed permanent utility easements over private property, which shall not be less than 20 feet in width and which shall provide satisfactory access to an existing street or publicly owned open space shown on the subdivision, Official Map or open space plans.
(17) 
Field survey of the boundary lines of the tract made by a surveyor. The corners of the subdivision shall be marked by permanent monuments and shall be shown on the preliminary plat. All lot corner markers shall be made of metal, at least 3/4 inches in diameter and at least 24 inches in length, and located in the ground to existing grade.
(18) 
Location, width, and purpose of all easements for access by pedestrians and vehicles.
(19) 
Location of all other features proposed by the subdivider, required by this chapter or other applicable local law, including proposed streets.
C. 
If the subdivision is only a part of the subdivider's property, the subdivider shall file with the preliminary plat a map of the entire tract, drawn at a scale of not less than 400 feet to the inch showing an outline of the subdivision with proposed future streets with grades and stormwater calculations for the entire tract.
D. 
A copy of any covenants or deed restrictions proposed and any proposed homeowners' association agreements shall be filed with preliminary plat.
E. 
Unless preliminary plat approval is not required, as in the case of certain minor subdivisions, a preliminary plat approved by the Planning Board is required in order to file a final plat.
A. 
The final plat shall be at a suitable scale (generally one inch equals 100 feet or one inch equals 50 feet, whichever most clearly illustrates the plan). In addition to the printed copies of the preliminary plat, electronic submissions are encouraged by the Planning Department.
B. 
final plat shall be based upon the approved preliminary plat, shall include the items required on the approved preliminary plat, and in addition shall show or be accompanied by the following:
(1) 
Location, names and right-of-way widths of all existing streets and easements; locations of existing building lines, structures, creeks, ditches and other prominent features.
(2) 
Property lines of all lots with accurate bearings, distances of all straight lines, radii, arcs and chords of all curves.
(3) 
The final plat shall also show by proper designation thereon all public open spaces for which an offer of dedication is made and those areas which are proposed to be reserved by the subdivider. For the latter, there shall be submitted with the final plat copies of proposed agreements, covenants or other restrictions showing the manner in which such areas are to be maintained and provisions for maintenance.
(4) 
Where applicable, there should be reference to monuments included in the New York State system of plane coordinates.
(5) 
The bearings, distances of all straight lines, radii, arcs and chords of all curves for each proposed street.
(6) 
Detailed drawings showing profiles and cross sections of all proposed streets.
(7) 
All offers of dedication of land, interests in land and covenants governing the maintenance of nondedicated open space shall be noted. The approval of the Town Attorney as to their legal sufficiency is required prior to acceptance.
(8) 
lots and blocks within the subdivision shall be sequentially numbered or lettered in numerical or alphabetical order, as the case may be.
(9) 
All lot corner markers shall be made of metal, at least 3/4 inch in diameter and at least 24 inches in length, and located in the ground to existing grade.
C. 
Construction drawings in accordance with Chapter 168, Highway Specifications, of the Code of the Town of Dryden showing the proposed location, size and type of proposed streets, and for any proposed sidewalks, streetlighting, street trees, and approved drawings for all proposed water mains and sanitary sewers; and for storm drains, manholes, catch-basins and other stormwater facilities as required by Chapter 233, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, of the Code of the Town of Dryden.
D. 
Space for the Tompkins County Health Department approvals.
On the request of the subdivider, for good cause shown, the Planning Board may waive the submission of any of the items required to be shown on the sketch plan, preliminary plat or final plat. Such waiver shall be by resolution of the Planning Board and include all explanation and justification for such waiver.