The following principles and standards are consistent with good
subdivision design when applied to the rural, low-density-of-population
character of the Town. It is not the intent of the Commission to establish
a rigid form of design, but rather to give the developer freedom to
lay out his property into a safe, sanitary, and desirable development,
to conserve natural features and scenic areas, while achieving the
maximum benefit to himself, to the residents and the Town itself.
The subdivision plan must conform to the following requirements.
A. The subdivision map shall conform to all requirements for filing
with the Town Clerk as part of the land records of the Town.
B. The property:
(1) On land contiguous to brooks, rivers or other bodies of water subject
to flooding, proper provision shall be made by the developer for protective
flood control measures as required by the Zoning Regulations in the
Section dealing with the establishment of flood hazard areas. Land subject to flooding and land otherwise deemed by
the Commission to be unsuitable for residential use because of hazard
to health, safety or property shall not be subdivided for residential
occupancy nor for any use which might increase the hazard.
(2) When the proposed subdivision covers only a part of an existing tract
or only a part of the subdivider's holding, a preliminary plan of
the prospective street system of the remainder of the holding or tract
shall be submitted.
When a subdivision is proposed, the area of which abuts or includes
land in an adjoining municipality, the Commission shall submit a copy
of the maps and plans to the Regional Planning Agency at least 30
days before approving the subdivision.