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Town of Southport, NY
Chemung County
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New Laws (4) Index
A. 
The concept plat initially submitted to the Planning Board shall be based upon tax map information or some other similarly accurate base map. Such submission shall be preferably not less than 200 feet per inch, to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet.
B. 
Such concept plat shall indicate the following:
(1) 
Boundary map of the entire holding, indicating the location of that portion which is proposed to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract of land.
(2) 
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners according to the most recent tax records.
(3) 
Tax map section, block, and lot numbers.
(4) 
Acreage of each land use and proposed density.
(5) 
Zoning district or districts.
(6) 
Utilities available and streets which are either proposed, mapped or built.
(7) 
Current aerial photograph of parent tract and tracts within 500 feet of said property.
(8) 
Any land to be reserved as open space when required.
C. 
Location map, at a scale not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet, showing the location of natural features, historic resources, community facilities, and development patterns within 1,000 feet of the lot or lots proposed for a subdivision. A location map shall not be required for a lot line alteration that creates no new lots. Such map shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) 
General location of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
Natural features, which shall include watercourses, wetlands, surface water bodies, floodplains, topography, wooded areas, orchards, and critical environmental areas.
(3) 
Historic resources, which shall include structures and places listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Sites.
(4) 
Community facilities, which shall include major traffic arteries, shopping areas, schools, parks, employment centers, and places of worship.
(5) 
The location map may be based on readily available data from published sources, such as aerial photographs, USGS topographical sheets, FEMA floodplain maps, tax maps, and State DEC and United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetlands maps. The applicant shall not be required to conduct field surveys to prepare the location map. The development patterns shall include significant existing community facilities, such as major streets, shopping areas, schools, parks, and housing developments.
A. 
In the case of minor subdivision only, the subdivision plat and application shall include the following information:
(1) 
A copy of such covenants or deed restrictions as intended to cover all or part of the tract.
(2) 
An actual field survey (plat) of the boundary lines of the entire parent tract, as well as the proposed lot(s), giving complete descriptive data by bearings and distances (including metes and bounds), made and certified by a licensed land surveyor.
(a) 
The corners of the existing tract shall be located on the ground and marked by monuments as referenced and shown on the plat.
(b) 
The corners of all proposed lots shall be located on the ground and marked by monuments as referenced and shown on the final plat, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(3) 
The existing and proposed property owners, the applicant's name(s), and the tax parcel number of the parent track.
(4) 
A table outlining the bulk and density requirements for appropriate zoning district(s), as well as the lot area(s), front/side/rear yard setback(s), lot width(s) and lot coverage(s) for the proposed lot(s) to ensure compliance with said bulk and density requirements.
(5) 
Existing and proposed uses of the parent tract, as well as the proposed lot(s).
(6) 
Existing and proposed zoning districts of the parent track and proposed lots.
(7) 
Existing roads, as well as existing and proposed driveways, bike paths, hiking trails, and/or pedestrian walkways.
(8) 
Existing and proposed easements; including but not limited to utility, drainage, and conservation easements.
(9) 
Existing and proposed structures located within the parent track, and proposed building footprint(s).
(10) 
Existing natural features and agricultural lands. Such features shall include, but shall not be limited to, waterways, wooded areas, agricultural fields, pasture lands, orchards, and any unique natural features.
(11) 
Existing regulatory floodplain and floodways located within the parent track or within 500 feet of the parent track.
(12) 
Existing and proposed district boundaries. Such districts shall include but shall not be limited to fire, school, water and/or sewer.
(13) 
Existing and proposed steep slopes. Steep slopes shall consist of land where the change in topography is 25% or greater.
(14) 
Existing topography at ten-foot contours (USGA mapping), proposed topography changes at one-foot contours (licensed land surveyor).
(15) 
All on-site sanitation and water supply facilities shall be designed to, at the least, meet the minimum specifications of the State Department of Health, and a note to this effect shall be stated on the plat and signed by a licensed engineer.
(16) 
The date such subdivision is proposed, north point, and map scale.
(17) 
The location and design of any existing or proposed stormwater management systems to be utilized.
(18) 
The location and design of any existing or proposed erosion and sediment control plan elements.
B. 
Soil tests: Documentation as may be required by the New York State Department of Health and/or the Chemung County Department of Health, including a soils evaluation by the test pit method and/or other required supplemental data relating to sewage disposal, shall be submitted.
C. 
Driveway permits: A completed application to the Town of Southport Highway Superintendent, the State Department of Transportation and/or the Chemung County Public Works Department, as the case may be, for a driveway permit(s) shall be required.
D. 
Location map, at a scale not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet, showing the location of natural features, historic resources, and development patterns within 1,000 feet of the lot or lots proposed for a minor subdivision. A location map shall not be required for a lot line alteration that creates no new lots. Such map shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) 
General location of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
Natural features, which shall include watercourses, wetlands, surface water bodies, floodplains, topography, wooded areas, agricultural lands, orchards, and critical environmental areas.
(3) 
Historic resources, which shall include structures and places listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Sites.
(4) 
Community facilities, which shall include major traffic arteries, shopping areas, schools, parks, employment centers, and places of worship.
(5) 
The location map may be based on readily available data from published sources, such as aerial photographs, USGS topographical sheets, FEMA floodplain maps, tax maps, and State DEC and United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetlands maps. The applicant shall not be required to conduct field surveys to prepare the location map.
A. 
In the case of a major subdivision only, the preliminary subdivision plat and application shall include the following information:
(1) 
A copy of such covenants or deed restrictions as intended to cover all of part of the tract.
(2) 
An actual field survey (plat) of the boundary lines of the entire parent tract, as well as the proposed lot(s), giving complete descriptive data by bearings and distances (including metes and bounds), made and certified by a licensed land surveyor.
(a) 
The corners of the existing tract shall be located on the ground and marked by monuments as referenced and shown on the plat.
(b) 
The corners of all proposed lots shall be located on the ground and marked by monuments as referenced and shown on the final plat, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(3) 
The existing and proposed property owners, the applicant's, name(s), and the tax parcel number of the parent track.
(4) 
A table outlining the bulk and density requirements for appropriate zoning district(s), as well as the lot area(s), front/side/rear yard setback(s), lot width(s) and lot coverage(s) for the proposed lot(s) to ensure compliance with said bulk and density requirements.
(5) 
Existing and proposed uses of the parent tract, as well as the proposed lot(s).
(6) 
Existing and proposed zoning districts of the parent track and proposed lots.
(7) 
Existing and proposed roads, driveways, bike paths, hiking trails, and/or pedestrian walkways.
(8) 
Existing and proposed easements; including but not limited to utility, drainage, and conservation easements.
(9) 
Existing and proposed structures located within the parent track, and proposed building footprint(s).
(10) 
Existing natural features and agricultural lands. Such features shall include, but shall not be limited to, waterways, wooded areas, agricultural fields, pasture lands, orchards, and any unique natural features.
(11) 
Existing regulatory floodplain and floodways located within the parent track or within 500 feet of the parent track.
(12) 
Existing and proposed district boundaries. Such districts shall include but shall not be limited to fire, school, water and/or sewer.
(13) 
Existing and proposed steep slopes. Steep slopes shall consist of land where the change in topography is 25% or greater.
(14) 
Existing topography at ten-foot contours (USGA mapping), proposed topography changes at one-foot contours (Licensed Land Surveyor).
(15) 
All on-site sanitation and water supply facilities shall be designated to, at the least, meet the minimum specifications of the State Department of Health, and a note to this effect shall be stated on the plat and signed by a licensed engineer.
(16) 
The date such subdivision is proposed, north point, and map scale.
(17) 
The location and design of any existing or proposed stormwater management systems to be utilized.
(18) 
The location and design of any existing or proposed erosion and sediment control plan elements.
B. 
Soil tests: Documentation as may be required by the New York State Department of Health and/or the Chemung County Department of Health, including a soils evaluation by the test pit method and/or other required supplemental data relating to sewage disposal, shall be submitted.
C. 
Driveway permits: A completed application to the Town of Southport Highway Superintendent, the State Department of Transportation and/or the Chemung County Public Works Department, as the case may be, for a driveway permit(s) shall be required.
D. 
Location map, at a scale not less than one inch equals 1,000 feet, showing the location of natural features, historic resources, and development patterns within 1,000 feet of the lot or lots proposed for a proposed major subdivision. Such map shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
(1) 
General location of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
Natural features, which shall include watercourses, wetlands, surface water bodies, floodplains, topography, wooded areas, agricultural lands, orchards, and critical environmental areas.
(3) 
Historic resources, which shall include structures and places listed or eligible for listing on the State or National Register of Historic Sites.
(4) 
Community facilities, which shall include major traffic arteries, shopping areas, schools, parks, employment centers, and places of worship.
(5) 
The location map may be based on readily available data from published sources, such as aerial photographs, USGS topographical sheets; FEMA floodplain maps, tax maps, and State DEC and United States Fish and Wildlife Service wetlands maps. The applicant shall not be required to conduct field surveys to prepare the location map.
In the case of a major subdivision only, the final subdivision plat and application shall include the following information:
A. 
The final subdivision plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary plat as approved by the Planning Board. It shall incorporate any modifications or other features that may have been recommended by the Planning Board at the preliminary plat state, and all such compliance shall be clearly indicated by the applicant on the appropriate submission.
B. 
If the applicant wishes to develop the subdivision in stages, the applicant may prepare and submit a subdivision plat for a portion of the area encompassed by the preliminary plat, provided that the proposed development stages were indicated on the preliminary plat reviewed by the Planning Board. However, no more than two individual sections of a subdivision shall be in process or under construction at the same time.
C. 
Signing of the plat. Every final plat submitted to the Planning Board for final approval shall carry the endorsement stated in Article III, § 46417D(1), so as to aid in the endorsement of such final plat.
D. 
Utilities. Documentation of actual arrangements made with the appropriate utility companies or agencies for supplying each lot within the subdivision.
E. 
Covenants and restrictions. A final version of all restrictions and covenants, if any, the subdivider intends to place in the deeds to the lots in the subdivision. If no such restrictions or covenants are to be imposed, a statement to that effect shall be included. A final management plan of a homeowners' association (HOA) shall also be submitted, setting forth all relevant details of its proposed operation, as determined by the Planning Board.