Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for
the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated.
AGRICULTURAL DATA STATEMENT
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.
ALLEY (or SERVICE DRIVE)
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.
BLOCK
An area bounded by streets.
BUILDER
A person who obtains a building permit for construction of
a structure on an approved site.
CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE
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.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
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.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (CEO)
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.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
A part of any comprehensive study prepared for the Village
that addresses future land use considerations.
CONTRACTOR
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.
CROSSWALK
A right-of-way, municipally or privately owned, at least
10 feet in width, which traverses an area to furnish access for pedestrians.
CUL-DE-SAC
A residential street with one end open for public vehicles
and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a vehicular
turnaround.
DEDICATION
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.
DEVELOPER
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.
DOUBLE-FRONTAGE LOTS
A lot having at least two sides fronting on separate streets
and which is not a corner lot.
DRIVEWAY
Access for not more than one lot having 60 feet frontage
on an approved road.
DWELLING
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.
EASEMENT
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.
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT
A drawing prepared by a registered professional which complies
with prescribed regulations and statutes for recording in the Ontario
County Clerk's office.
GRADING PLAN
A plan showing all present and proposed elevations for stormwater
drainage and disposal.
HALF OR PARTIAL STREET
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.
IMPROVEMENTS
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.
INSPECTOR/OBSERVER
An agent of the Village empowered to observe the construction
progress of the project and its compliance with the approved plans.
LETTER OF CREDIT
Financial security required to ensure the installation of
improvements as shown on the approved plan, subject to possible dedication
to the Village.
LOT
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.
OFFICIAL SUBMISSION DATE
The date when a subdivision plat or site plan is submitted
to the Planning Board and it meets all requirements to be considered
complete.
OPEN SPACE or OPEN AREA
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.
PARCEL LINE ADJUSTMENT
A transfer of land from one parcel to another parcel without
creating any new parcels or a consolidation of two parcels into one.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
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.
PRIVATE DRIVEWAY
An undedicated access used as an ingress or egress for up
to four properties with reciprocal easements and a common maintenance
agreement.
PRIVATE ROAD
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.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Land opened for use as a street, crosswalk or utility corridor.
SETBACK OR BUILDING LINE
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.
SIGHT DISTANCE
The distance of visual sight available for access to a dedicated
right-of-way from any parcel of land to be developed.
SITE PLAN
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.
SKETCH PLAN
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.
STREET
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):
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
(1)
PRIVATE ROADAny shared access for five or more houses. A homeowners' association or private road maintenance agreement shall be filed with the Village.
(2)
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.
(4)
MAJOR STREETA road connecting area centers serving a large volume of local or regional traffic.
SUBDIVISION
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.
(1)
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.
(2)
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.
SUPERVISOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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.
TOTAL HOLDINGS MAP
A map of the contiguous parcels, including the land to be
developed, owned by a person applying for development approval.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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.
VILLAGE BOARD
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.
VILLAGE ENGINEER
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.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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.