The general purpose of subdivision review under the chapter
is to guide the systematic development of the Village while encouraging
the provision of adequate facilities for housing, the comfort and
convenience of residents, ensuring the adequacy of streets, sewers,
water supply, and essential Village services. Toward this end, subdivision
review shall include, but need not be limited to, the public health,
safety and welfare; street widths and grade; adequacy of light and
air; facilitation of fire protection and access of fire-fighting equipment
to buildings; intensity of land use; demands upon Village services;
the conditions and circumstances of surrounding properties; vehicular
and pedestrian traffic and circulation; adequacy of utility, drainage
and garbage services; and protection of the environment.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CUL-DE-SAC
A local street with only one entrance/outlet that terminates
in a vehicular turnaround.
PRELIMINARY PLAT
The preliminary drawing or drawings prepared in a manner
prescribed by this chapter that shows the layout of a proposed subdivision,
including, but not limited to, road(s) and layout and location of
existing and proposed structures. The drawings shall include dimensions,
key plan, topography and drainage, locations of trees, and locations
of all proposed facilities, including construction plans and profiles.
SUBDIVISION
The division of any parcel of land into two or more lots
or parcels, with or without streets.
Reasonable costs incurred by the Building Department or Planning
Board for private consultation fees or other extraordinary expense
in connection with the review of the proposed subdivision shall be
charged to the applicant. Such costs shall be in addition to the application
fee required. Payment of said costs may be required upon review of
the subdivision submissions by the Superintendent of Buildings in
advance to cover the anticipated costs of such consultant review and
other related review expenses.