A. 
Requests by the subdivider for variances, modifications, waivers or time extensions in connection with provisions of this chapter shall be presented in writing to the Planning Board, prior to any regular meeting; shall explain the request in detail, making reference to the specific provisions of this chapter which are concerned; shall state the interpretation, change or permission desired; and shall present the specific reasons for such request. The Planning Board, within 30 days next following the date of such request, shall reply in writing to the subdivider, granting either approval or disapproval of such request, and in case of disapproval, shall state the reasons therefor.
B. 
Wherever extraordinary hardship may face the subdivider as a result of the strict application of this chapter, the Planning Board may approve variations from this chapter in order to provide substantial justice and secure the public interest. Such variations shall, however, not have the effect of negating the intent, purpose and policies of the Official Map, Chapter 402, Zoning, the Master Plan and this chapter or other applicable regulations.
C. 
Wherever due to unusual topographic conditions the continuation of streets or the placement of lots and improvements are rendered undesirable or impractical, the Planning Board may approve variations from this chapter.
D. 
In granting variances and modifications, the Planning Board may require such alternative conditions as will secure substantially the same objectives of the standards or regulations so varied from or modified.
A. 
The Planning Board may modify the standards and requirements of this chapter in the case of a plan and program for a new town, a complete community, a neighborhood unit or other large-scale development which in its judgment provides adequate public spaces and improvements for the circulation, recreation, light, air and service needs of the tract when fully developed and populated, and which also provides such covenants or other legal provisions to assure conformity with, and achievement of, the general policies and objectives of this chapter.
B. 
The Planning Board is empowered to make reasonable modifications, changes, or supplements to Chapter 402, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Sloatsburg, or any portion thereof, as applied to a subdivision plat showing new streets, simultaneously with the approval of such subdivision plat. Such action is authorized in accordance with and subject to the provisions of § 7-738 of the Village Law.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
C. 
The Planning Board may at any time during the term of a performance bond modify its requirements for any or all improvements covered by such bond in accordance with § 345-15E of this chapter and § 7-730 of the Village Law.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The Planning Board may waive, subject to appropriate conditions and guaranties, for such period as it may determine, the requirements of this chapter relative to the provision and design of any or all such public improvements which in its judgment of the special circumstances of a particular plat or plats are not requisite to the interests of the public health, safety, and general welfare of the Village, or are not appropriate because of inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent to or in the proximity of the proposed subdivision.
A. 
The Planning Board is empowered to establish its own rules of procedure for the granting of time extensions and the revoking of approvals, so long as they are not in conflict with this chapter or the provisions of Village Law pertaining to subdivision plats.
B. 
Extensions.
(1) 
The Planning Board may extend upon proper application by the subdivider:
(a) 
The six-month conditional approval period as specified in § 345-7C(4), provided the proposed subdivision fully conforms to Chapter 402, Zoning, in effect at the time such extension is applied for.
(b) 
The one-year period for beginning construction following the filing of an approved final plat with the County Clerk as provided in § 345-9D.
(2) 
Such extensions shall be granted for three-month periods and may be renewable at the discretion of the Planning Board.
A. 
If within one calendar year next following the date of filing of an approved final plat with the County Clerk no building permits have been issued to the subdivider, no construction of improvements has begun, or no performance bond in lieu of construction has been posted by the subdivider as provided in this chapter, then the Planning Board is empowered to revoke its approval of said final plat.
B. 
Formal action by the Planning Board revoking approval of a final plat shall require a subdivider to file another application for approval in accordance with this chapter, in order for any building permits to be issued to him and for any construction to proceed.
A. 
Approval by the Planning Board of a final plat shall automatically expire after 62 days next following the date of such approval as provided in § 345-8F, unless the subdivider within this period shall have duly filed such plat with the County Clerk in accordance with § 7-728 of the Village Law and the County Clerk shall have duly notified the Planning Board of the filing in accordance with § 7-732 of the Village Law.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
B. 
On and after such expiration date, any formal offers of cession submitted by the subdivider shall be deemed to be invalid, void, and of no effect.