In order that land in the Town of LaGrange may be subdivided in accordance with the policy set forth herein, this chapter are hereby adopted and shall be known and may be cited as the "Town of LaGrange Land Subdivision Regulations."
It is declared to be the policy of the Town of LaGrange Planning Board to consider land subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town. This shall be interpreted to include the following objectives, which shall guide the Planning Board's decisions:
A. 
Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menace.
B. 
Proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements and utilities.
C. 
Proposed street shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map and shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the Town Plan.
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Streets shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate prospective traffic, to afford adequate light and air and to facilitate fire protection.
E. 
Park areas of suitable location, size and character for playground or other recreational purposes shall be shown on the subdivision plat, wherever appropriate.
[Added 8-22-2001 by L.L. No. 7-2001]
The Town of LaGrange has adopted, pursuant to Chapter 135, Greenway Compact, of the Town Code, Greenway Connections: Greenway Compact Program and Guides for Dutchess County Communities, as amended from time to time pursuant to § 135-2 of the Town Code, as a statement of land use policies, principles, and guides to supplement other established land use policies in the Town. In exercising its discretionary actions under this Chapter 203 of the Town Code, any reviewing agency should take into consideration said statement of policies, principles and guides, as appropriate.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the subdivider from placing self-imposed restrictions, not in violation of this chapter, on the development. Such restrictions, however, shall be indicated on the plat.
A. 
There shall be a fee for a preapplication discussion pursuant to § 203-7. Concurrent with the application for approval of the sketch plan layout as specified in § 203-8 of this chapter, the applicant shall pay a sketch plan fee. At preliminary approval, the applicant shall pay a fee per lot or dwelling unit, whichever is greater. At final approval, the applicant shall pay a fee per lot or dwelling unit, whichever is greater. The amount of the fees provided for by this subsection shall be set forth on the prevailing fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Town Board and as such schedule is modified from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
[Amended 7-22-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
B. 
Where the Planning Board uses the services of a consultant to review adequately the details of the plan, the applicant shall pay the cost of such services. The amount of the payment shall be determined by the Planning Board, but in no case shall the additional fee exceed the actual cost to the Town. This fee shall be charged in addition to the basic acreage charge and paid to the Town Clerk by the applicant before the plat is endorsed by the Planning Board Chairman.
C. 
If the applicant requests a special meeting of the Planning Board to review a plan, to take action on an application for approval or for any other reason, the applicant shall pay a special fee for each such meeting. This fee shall be paid to the Department of Planning in addition to the fees as delineated under § 203-5A and any other additional fee which may be chargeable under the terms of this chapter. The amount of this fee shall be set forth on the prevailing fee schedule adopted by resolution of the Town Board and as such schedule is modified from time to time by resolution of the Town Board.
[Amended 7-22-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
D. 
Where the Planning Board determines that the proposed subdivision contains unusual features, or is of significant dimension, so as to require extensive review services by its consultant, the Planning Board may require the applicant to make periodic monetary deposits on account to the Town of LaGrange from which the Town of LaGrange may make payments to the consultant for his services in review of the subdivision plans, after approval of the consultant's vouchers by the Town Board. The Planning Board Secretary shall maintain records concerning such deposits on account by the applicant and monies disbursed therefrom by the Town to its consultant.