[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.