A. 
The purpose of this article is to define the site plan review procedures for development actions proposed throughout the Town to preserve and enhance the physical form of the Town, achieve compatibility with adjacent development, mitigate potentially negative impacts on traffic, parking, drainage and similar environmental concerns, improve the overall visual and aesthetic quality of the Town, and increase the capability of this chapter to adapt to a variety of unique circumstances.
B. 
The intent of site plan review is to evaluate site plans and require changes consistent with minimizing conflicts which may result between the site layout and design of proposed uses and natural site conditions and features and/or existing or planned adjacent uses.
C. 
Site plan review also serves the purpose of ensuring applications comply with clearly defined planning goals and policies such as are provided in the Town's Comprehensive Plan and other land use plans and studies.
D. 
These regulations provide site plan review application submission requirements and evaluation criteria to allow the reviewing body to make a fair and informed decision as to whether the development, as proposed, is in compliance with concern for the health, safety and welfare of the environment, Town residents, and adjacent uses.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, site plan approval shall be obtained as noted herein.
Action
Exempt
Minor
Major
Construction/Expansion/Alteration
Primary Use or Structure
Single- or two-family dwelling
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Multifamily dwelling or nonresidential use, up to 1,000 sf
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Multifamily dwelling or nonresidential use, over 1,000 sf
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Accessory Use or Structure1, 2
Single- or two-family use, up to 250 sf
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Single- or two-family use, over 250 sf
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Multifamily dwelling or nonresidential use
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Accessory dwelling unit
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Landscaping, Exterior Lighting, Mechanical Equipment, or Stormwater Infrastructure
Single- or two-family dwelling
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Multifamily dwelling or nonresidential use
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Off-Street Parking/Loading Area
10 spaces or fewer
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Over 10 spaces
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Driveways
Single- or two-family dwelling
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Multifamily dwelling
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Joint or shared (residential or nonresidential)
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Nonresidential, within existing curbcut
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Nonresidential, within new or altered curbcut
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Other
Solar energy system (accessory use or structure)
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Parks or playgrounds (public use)
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Pools or playgrounds (residential use)
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Telecommunications equipment
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Other Actions
Ordinary repair, maintenance, or replacement in-kind
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Interior alteration
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Change of use
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Amendment to approved site plan
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Planned unit development (Article 44)
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Action involving modification of utility infrastructure
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Land clearing over 1 acre in area
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NOTES:
(1)
Accessory use or structure includes decks, patios, porches, garages, sheds, etc. For full list see § 140-23.5.
(2)
Fences and walls shall be exempt from site plan review, provided such fence or wall conforms to the requirements of § 140-24.6.
A. 
Authorized review body.
(1) 
Minor site plan applications shall be reviewed and decided upon administratively by the Town Engineer.
(2) 
The Town Engineer may refer any minor site plan application to the Planning Board if it is found that the approval requires a discretionary or more significant review to determine the appropriateness of such proposal. Upon referral by the Town Engineer, the Planning Board shall assume review and decision authority.
(3) 
Major site plan applications shall be reviewed and decided upon by the Planning Board.
B. 
Application processing. Site plan applications shall be submitted and processed in accordance with Article 40 of this chapter.
C. 
Public hearings.
(1) 
A public hearing shall be required for all major site plan applications.
(2) 
The Planning Board may hold a public hearing on minor site plan applications, if deemed necessary.
D. 
Referrals. All referrals shall be made in accordance with § 140-40.5.
E. 
Coordinated reviews. Where a special use permit is also required, the requirements of Article 41 shall also apply. Where applicable, duplicate application materials may be combined to satisfy submittal requirements. In the event that the site plan application is denied, the special use permit decision shall be null and void.
F. 
Action on approval of site plan. An approval endorsement shall be affixed by the Chairperson of the Planning Board on a copy of the approved site plan. A copy of the endorsed site plan shall be filed with the CEO.
A. 
Minor site plan application material. A minor site plan application shall include the following materials, as deemed applicable by the reviewing body. The reviewing body may require some or all application materials be prepared by competent, duly licensed professionals.
(1) 
Application form, including the name, address, and signature of the applicant, property owner, and developer.
(2) 
Description or narrative of all proposed uses and structures.
(3) 
A site plan drawn at a scale of one-quarter inch equals one foot or such other scale as the reviewing body may deem appropriate, on standard 24-inch by 36-inch sheets, with continuation on 8 1/2-inch by 11-inch sheets as necessary for written information. Such site plan include the following:
(a) 
Scale, north arrow, and date.
(b) 
The location of all properties, their ownership, uses thereon, subdivisions, streets, easements, and adjacent buildings within 500 feet of the property in question.
(c) 
The location and use of all existing and proposed structures on the property in question, including all building and lot dimensions.
(d) 
The location and proposed impacts to environmental features, including, but not limited to, open spaces, woodlands, watercourses, wetlands, floodplains, and watersheds.
(e) 
The location and dimensions of existing and proposed landscaping, screening, walls, and fences, including information regarding the type of materials.
(f) 
The location and dimensions of existing and proposed public and private streets, off-street parking areas, access drives, driveways, sidewalks, ramps, curbs, and paths.
(g) 
The location of all existing and proposed topography as revealed by contours or key elevations, including final site grading.
(h) 
A waste and trash management plan including the type, size, location, appearance, and operation of permanent trash receptacles.
(i) 
The type, size, location, appearance, and operation of all outdoor mechanical equipment.
(j) 
The location, height, intensity, bulb type, and light color of all exterior lighting fixtures.
(k) 
The location, height, size, material, and design of all existing and proposed signs.
(l) 
The location all new or modified downspouts or stormwater systems, including the configuration of a system for stormwater drainage or green infrastructure.
(m) 
The location of existing and proposed utility systems including sewage or septic, water supply, telephone, cable, electric, internet, and fiber.
(n) 
Exterior building elevations (existing and proposed) for all sides showing the location and size of all windows, doors, trim, architectural details and indicating the type of all materials to be used.
(o) 
Plans for disposal of construction and demolition waste, either on-site or at an approved disposal facility.
(p) 
Plans to prevent the pollution of surface or ground water, erosion of soil both during and after construction, excessive runoff, excessive raising or lowering of the water table, and flooding of other properties, as applicable.
(q) 
Identification of any state or county permits required for the project and record of application for and approval status of such permits.
(r) 
A schedule for completion of each construction phase, where applicable.
(s) 
All NYS SEQR documentation as required by law.
B. 
Major site plan application materials. An application for major site plan review shall include the following materials, as applicable. Such materials shall be prepared by competent, duly licensed professionals duly, unless otherwise permitted by the reviewing body.
(1) 
All required minor site plan application materials.
(2) 
A site plan showing the location of all properties, their ownership, uses thereon, subdivisions, streets, easements, and adjacent buildings within 500 feet of the property in question.
(3) 
A certified land survey.
(4) 
Soil logs, test well, percolation test results, and/or stormwater runoff calculations.
(5) 
A natural resource inventory and/or tree survey.
(6) 
A detailed traffic study.
The Planning Board shall review the site plan and supporting data taking into consideration the following:
A. 
Conformance with this chapter and the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
B. 
Compatibility of proposed uses to adjacent uses, considering building and site orientation, design, and transitional and/or buffering treatments.
C. 
Quality of building design and materials, including facades, signs, and site layouts, and compatibility with the desired character of the district and/or neighborhood.
D. 
Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic and circulation, including intersections, road widths, traffic controls, traffic-calming measures, and accessibility to fire and emergency vehicles.
E. 
Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian and bicyclist access and circulation, including separation from vehicular traffic and connections provided internally and externally to the site.
F. 
Adequacy of off-street parking, loading, and vehicular access management provisions.
G. 
Adequacy of landscaping and screening provisions.
H. 
Adequacy of outdoor lighting while preventing light trespass onto adjacent properties.
I. 
Preservation and protection of natural site features and areas, such as wildlife habitat, wetland, and woodland areas. Adequacy of open space areas for passive and/or active recreation.
J. 
Adequacy of stormwater, drainage, and erosion management plans.
K. 
Adequacy of municipal facilities to serve the proposal including, but not limited to, streets, electric service, water supply and wastewater treatment systems, storm water control systems, and fire protection.
L. 
Adequacy of proposed waste and trash management plan.
M. 
Adequacy of snow storage and/or proposed snow removal plan.
N. 
Encouragement of the most appropriate use of land and utilization of the site.
O. 
Potential for adverse effects to the functioning, economic stability, prosperity, and health, safety, or general welfare of nearby property owners and the community.
A. 
Required changes. The Planning Board may require changes or additions in relation to yards, driveways, landscaping, buffer zones, etc., to ensure safety, to minimize traffic difficulties and to safeguard adjacent properties. Modifications requiring a variance shall not be permitted without approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Should the Planning Board require changes or additional facilities, final approval of site plan shall be conditional upon satisfactory compliance by applicant in making the changes or additions.
B. 
Applicant proposed changes. Any applicant wishing to make changes in an approved site plan shall submit a revised site plan to the Planning Board for review and approval.
A. 
Validity. Site plan approval shall be valid for a period of two years from the date thereof for the purpose of obtaining building permits. Failure to secure, without subsequent revocation or termination, a building permit during this period, or revocation or termination of a building permit subsequent to this period, shall cause the site plan approval to become null and void.
B. 
Extension. Upon application, the Planning Board may extend this period to not more than five years from the date of final site plan approval.
C. 
New application. Nothing herein shall prohibit a new application for site plan approval following such termination in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.