In this section, you will find the minor subdivision requirements
and procedures. Subdivision application forms are available in the
office of the Town Clerk. Any questions about the application or procedures
may be directed to the Chairperson of the Planning Board.
A. Informational/sketch plan. The Planning Board's purpose in reviewing
proposed subdivision plans shall be to provide an opportunity for
informal discussions concerning a proposed subdivision with Planning
Board members. This meeting will incorporate:
(1) Application requirements and procedures;
(2) Identification of potential environmental concerns;
(3) Discussion of preliminary design of the project;
(4) Establishment of a probable timetable for review; and
(5) A review of Town policies concerning development.
B. Fees. A fee established by the Town Board shall accompany all applications
for subdivision approval.
C. SEQR. All applications for subdivision of land require appropriate
environmental review in accordance with the state environmental quality
review laws and regulations. An application for preliminary plan approval
shall not be considered complete until the Planning Board has made
a SEQR determination of nonsignificance. Should the Board determine
that the action might have a significant effect on the environment,
the application shall not be deemed complete until the Board has accepted
and filed a draft environmental impact statement.
D. Preliminary plan. The initial plan filed with the Planning Board shall be considered to be the official preliminary plan. The preliminary plan shall comply with the procedural requirements of §
300-8 and conform to the preliminary plan checklist in §
300-9.
E. Public hearing.
(1) The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing as required by Town
Law§ 276. A notice shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation. The public hearing is to be held to permit the
public to learn details of the proposed development and to voice comments.
(2) Pursuant to any time frames set forth in Town Law § 276,
the Planning Board shall, by resolution, approve, with or without
modification, if any, or the grounds for disapproval shall be stated
upon the record of the Planning Board. Within five days of the approval
or disapproval of a preliminary plan, the Planning Board shall certify
it as granted or denied. A copy of the resolution approving or disapproving
the plan shall be included in the Planning Board's records and a copy
mailed to the subdivider.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
F. Approval of preliminary/final plans for subdivisions. The Planning Board may grant final approval of a preliminary plan for a minor subdivision if the plan and supporting data comply with the requirements for submission of final plans described in §§
300-9 and
300-10.
G. Final plans. The final plan submitted to the Planning Board shall contain all information required on the preliminary plan and the modifications, if any, stipulated by the Planning Board in the resolution approving the preliminary plan. The final plan shall also comply with the procedural requirements of §
300-8 and conform to the final plan checklist in §
300-9. Please note: The Planning Board may request that a map for a minor subdivision be submitted to the Town Engineer and/or Town Attorney for review. When the Planning Board deems engineering or legal review necessary, any incurred fees shall be reimbursable to the Town of Bristol by the applicant.
H. Issuance of permits restricted. No site improvements within a subdivision
shall be developed and no building or site development permits for
construction shall be issued until the plan has received final approval
by the Planning Board and the bond/surety, if any, has been posted.