This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Village
of Bloomfield Land Development Regulations and Public Works Requirements."
In accordance with New York Village Law, as amended, Article
7, § 7-728, the Planning Board of the Village of Bloomfield
is created by the Village Board. The Planning Board of Bloomfield
is empowered by provisions of New York Village Law Article 7 and by
the Village Board to grant approval of any subdivision plat or site
plan of lands with or without streets or highways within the corporate
limits of the Village of Bloomfield. Such approval, in accordance
with the procedures and regulations set forth below, is intended to
follow applicable sections of the New York State Village Law.
To carry out the purpose of the Village Law and the Planning
Board, this chapter is adopted by the Village Board to provide for
the future growth and development of the Village in accordance with
the zoning codes[1] and Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Board will consider
development plans that provide adequate facilities for the housing,
transportation, distribution, comfort, convenience, safety, health
and welfare of its population and protection of the Village's natural,
cultural, historical and agricultural resources.
It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board to consider
land subdivisions as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and
economical development of the Village and in a manner that is reasonable
and in the best interests of the community. The Planning Board will
be guided in its consideration of an application for the subdivision
of land by the following general requirements:
A.
Physical characteristics. Land must be buildable and free of hazard.
The physical characteristics of the land to be subdivided shall be
such that it can be used for natural resource conservation or building
purposes without danger to health and safety or peril from fire, flood
or other menace. Proper provision shall be made for stormwater management,
water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements, and consideration
shall be given to the future development of adjoining lands. Particular
attention shall be given to the arrangement, location and width of
streets, their relation to the topography of the land, lot sizes and
arrangement and the future development and natural and cultural resources
of adjoining lands. All parcel developments shall meet Village, county,
state, and federal regulations and requirements.
B.
Natural and historic features. Insofar as possible, all existing
features of the landscape, such as large trees, vegetative communities,
rock outcrops, important ecological communities, surface water and
groundwater resources, unusual glacial formations, flood courses,
cultural and historic sites and other such irreplaceable assets shall
be preserved, thereby preventing ecological damage and visual blight
which occur when those features or vegetation are eliminated or substantially
altered to serve development purposes only.
C.
Conformity. Subdivision plans shall be properly related to and conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Subdivisions shall conform to the streets, parks and other public ways or spaces shown on the Official Map of the Village, if any. They shall be in conformance with Chapter 135, Zoning. The proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map, as it may be adopted by the Village Board.
D.
Traffic safety and streets. Streets shall be of such width, grade
and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford
adequate light and air, and to facilitate fire protection. The location
of access points to parcels from public streets shall ensure minimal
interference with, and by, traffic movements and reduce congestion
on Village, town, county, state and federal streets and highways.
E.
Parks and open space. Park areas of suitable location, size and character
for playground and other recreational or open space purposes shall
be shown on the subdivision plat in proper cases and when required
by the Planning Board.
A.
Words in the singular include the plural, and words in the plural
include the singular. The word "person" includes a corporation, unincorporated
association and a partnership, as well as an individual. The word
"building" includes "structure" and shall be construed as if followed
by the words "or part thereof." The word "street" includes "road,"
"highway" and "lane"; "watercourse" includes "drain," "ditch" and
"stream." The words "shall" or "will" are mandatory; the word "may"
is permissive.
B.
AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT
ALLEY (or SERVICE DRIVE)
BLOCK
BUILDER
CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (CEO)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CONTRACTOR
CROSSWALK
CUL-DE-SAC
DEDICATION
DEVELOPER
DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOTS
DRIVEWAY
DWELLING
EASEMENT
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
GRADING PLAN
HALF OR PARTIAL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
INSPECTOR/OBSERVER
LETTER OF CREDIT
LOT
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION DATE
OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREA
PARCEL LINE ADJUSTMENT
PLANNING BOARD, BOARD or VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD
PRELIMINARY PLAT
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
PRIVATE ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY
SEQR or STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW
SETBACK OR BUILDING LINE
SIGHT DISTANCE
SITE PLAN
SKETCH PLAN
STREET
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
SUBDIVISION
(1)
(2)
SUPERVISOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
TOTAL HOLDINGS MAP
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
VILLAGE BOARD
VILLAGE ENGINEER
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for
the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated.
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 Village Law § 7-739,
Subdivision 2.
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.
An area bounded by streets.
A person who obtains a building permit for construction of
a structure on an approved site.[1]
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.
A subdivision plat or plats, approved pursuant to § 7-738
of the Village Law of the State of New York, in which the applicable
zoning district is modified to provide an alternative permitted method
for the layout, configuration and design of lots, buildings and structures,
roads, utility lines and other infrastructure, parks, and landscaping
in order to enable and encourage flexibility of design and development
that preserves the unique features and the natural, cultural, agricultural
and/or scenic qualities of the land while maintaining the density
limitations imposed by said minimum lot area in the applicable zoning
district.
An appointed official nominated by the Village Board to enforce Chapter 135, Zoning, of the Village of Bloomfield and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention Code.
A part of any comprehensive study prepared for the Village
that addresses future land use considerations.
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 Village officials.
A right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, at least
10 feet in width, which traverses an area to furnish access for pedestrians.
A residential street with one end open for public vehicles
and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a vehicular
turnaround.
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.
A person holding title to a parcel of land to be developed
or subdivided. Commitments and/or requirements for development are
solely between the Village and the developer.
A lot having at least two sides fronting on separate streets
and which is not a corner lot.
Access for not more than one lot having 60 feet frontage
on an approved road.
Any building or structure, or part thereof, used and occupied
for human habitation, or intended to be so used, and includes any
appurtenances belonging thereto.
A right granted by the property owner for the use by another
to use certain land for a special purpose not inconsistent with the
general property rights of the owner.
A drawing prepared by a registered professional which complies
with prescribed regulations and statutes for recording in the Ontario
County Clerk's office.
A plan showing all present and proposed elevations for stormwater
drainage and disposal.
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.
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.
An agent of the Village empowered to observe the construction
progress of the project and its compliance with the approved plans.
Financial security required to ensure the installation of
improvements as shown on the approved plan, subject to possible dedication
to the Village.
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.
The date when a subdivision plat or site plan is submitted
to the Planning Board and it meets all requirements to be considered
complete.
Any space or area of undeveloped land characterized by natural
scenic beauty, existing openness and natural condition. A variety
of open space forms are encouraged and may include, but are not limited
to, formal squares and parks; informal natural areas; passive and
active recreation areas; treed and open fields; and agricultural lands
used in agricultural production. Open space does not include vehicular
roadways, driveways, or parking areas or drainage ponds, swales or
culverts.
A transfer of land from one parcel to another parcel without
creating any new parcels or a consolidation of two parcels into one.
The Village of Bloomfield Planning Board; when Village Board
is meant, it will be stated as "Village Board."
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.
An undedicated access used as an ingress or egress for up
to four properties with reciprocal easements and a common maintenance
agreement.
An undedicated thoroughfare used as an ingress or egress
for five or more properties with reciprocal easements and a common
maintenance agreement and built to Village road construction standards.
Land opened for use as a street, crosswalk or utility corridor.
Part of the Environmental Conservation Law applicable to
land development per 6 NYCRR Part 617.
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.
The distance of visual sight available for access to a dedicated
right-of-way from any parcel of land to be developed.
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.
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.
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 (refer to design standards for design criteria[2]):
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
PRIVATE ROADAny shared access for five or more houses. A homeowners' association or private road maintenance agreement shall be filed with the Village.
MINOR STREETA street used as a means of access to residential units serving a comparatively small number of dwellings. This road may be owned and operated under an established homeowners' association or designed and constructed for eventual dedication to the Village.
LOCAL ROAD (SUBDIVISION STREET)A new development serving primarily a neighborhood with relatively low volumes of traffic.
MAJOR STREETA road connecting area centers serving a large volume of local or regional traffic.
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 or rent, transfer of ownership,
improvement or development. The term "subdivision" shall include any
alteration of lot lines or dimension of any lots or sites shown on
a plat previously approved and filed in the office of the Ontario
County Clerk. Subdivisions are defined as either major or minor, with
the review procedures and criteria for each set forth in this chapter.
MINOR SUBDIVISIONA subdivision of four lots or fewer on an existing street with each proposed lot complying with Chapter 135, Zoning, and requiring no new streets nor the creation or extension of improvement districts for the supply of water, sewer or drainage utilities and having no substantial adverse effect on access to or use or development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining parcels. This definition can apply to one-lot developments.
MAJOR SUBDIVISIONAny subdivision not classified as a minor subdivision. MAJOR SUBDIVISION — A subdivision plat prepared by a registered professional of more than four lots or a development proposing dedicated new streets or improvement districts to service such subdivision. Also, any subdivision of land not classified as a minor subdivision, including but not limited to a second application for a minor subdivision from a parcel which takes place in a five-year period will be considered a major subdivision of land.
That person directly in charge of public works activities
of the Village and who shall be responsible for the operation and
maintenance of their respective portions of the development upon dedication
to the Village.
A map of the contiguous parcels, including the land to be
developed, owned by a person applying for development approval.
A person or firm engaged by the Village to review and prepare
necessary documentation as required for districts, easements, letters
of credit, dedication, surety or other legal matters.
The Board, as elected by the residents of the Village, which
acts on behalf of the residents of the Village of Bloomfield for the
betterment, protection and welfare of the community.
A person or firm engaged by the Village to review the project
plans and to make recommendations to the Village so the best interests
of the Village shall be preserved in conformance with the standards
herein established.
A Zoning Board of Appeals, appointed pursuant to § 7-712
of the Village Law, shall be appointed by the Village Board in such
a manner and for such terms as provided by the Village Law, and any
amendments thereto.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Design Standards and Construction Specifications are included as an attachment to this chapter.
C.
Throughout this chapter, one will find reference to the following
publications of other agencies or testing methods; reference for these
designations are widely accepted and readily available for the specifics
and details that may be required for a design situation:
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AASHTO — American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials.
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ANSI — American National Standards Institute, Inc.
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ASTM — American Society for Testing and Materials.
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AWWA — American Water Works Association.
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NSF — National Sanitation Foundation.
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NYSDEC — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
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NYSDOH — New York State Department of Health.
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NYSDOT — New York State Department of Transportation.
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