[Amended 11-15-1967]
By authority of the City Charter, pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of the General City Law, the Planning Commission has the power and authority to approve plats for subdivisions within the City of Rye.
It is declared to be the policy of the Rye City
Planning Commission to consider land subdivisions as part of a plan
for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the city.
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. Proper provision shall be made for drainage,
water, sewerage and other needed improvements. The proposed streets
shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map and
shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the City Development
Plan as it is adopted by the Planning Commission. Streets shall be
of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective
traffic, to afford adequate light and air and to facilitate fire protection.
In proper cases, there shall be reservation of park areas of suitable
location, size and character for playground or other recreational
purposes.
In order that land may be subdivided in accordance
with this policy, these regulations are hereby adopted.
