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Town of Corinth, NY
Saratoga County
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New Laws (17) Index
[Amended 12-5-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996]
A. 
The preliminary submission for a minor subdivision shall include the following:
(1) 
Eight copies of a preliminary plat to a scale not smaller than 50 feet to the inch, drawn accurately to scale; in the case of large parcels of land, as appropriate for the lot size and approved by the Planning Board. Additional items shall include the following:
[Amended 4-8-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004; 3-12-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
(a) 
Highways or other major public or private improvements planned for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision, including those shown on the Official Map or Master Plan, shall be shown.
(b) 
All contiguous land owned or under option by the owner shall be shown with a street and lot plan for its development.
(c) 
Water elevations and subsurface information, including groundwater elevation, shall be noted where appropriate.
(d) 
All existing and proposed property lines, present zoning and building setback lines, easement and right-of-way lines, with dimensions, azimuths or angle data and curve data shall be shown. Building must be in accordance with the Town Land Use Law for the zoning district in which the subdivision is located.
(e) 
All monuments, iron pipes and bench marks (existing and proposed) shall be shown.
(f) 
Names of owners of all adjacent property shall be shown.
(g) 
All property reserved by the owner or dedicated to the public use shall be shown.
(h) 
A North arrow shall be shown.
(i) 
A standard title block with the current revision date shall be shown.
(j) 
A key map shall be shown.
(k) 
The proposed use of each lot shall be shown.
(l) 
Watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops and other important land features shall be shown.
(m) 
Sanitary sewers (septic systems), gas lines and water lines (wells) with all appurtenances (labeled to show size and material of each) shall be shown.
(n) 
Storm drainage plan encompassing all drainage elements for the drainage of the subdivision. Such plan should be submitted with evidence of the use of acceptable engineering standards.
(o) 
If an on-site water supply is to be utilized, a note stating that all lot sales shall be contingent upon a contract addendum for the location of water, flow capacity and potability in accordance with the New York State Health Department standards shall be included.
(p) 
The location of any existing and/or proposed structures, wells and septic systems (if applicable) shall be shown.
(q) 
The location of existing wells and septic systems on adjacent parcels (if applicable) shall be shown.
(r) 
All regulated wetlands, classified streams and one-hundred-year floodplains shall be included, where appropriate. The elevation of the one-hundred-year floodplain shall also be noted.
(s) 
The final plat shall contain the signature and seal of a professional engineer and/or a land surveyor, both registered in New York State, or a qualified land surveyor under § 7208, Subdivision n, of the Education Law.
(2) 
All sheets shall be thirty by forty-two (30 x 42) inches, twenty-two by thirty-four (22 x 34) inches, seventeen by twenty-two (17 x 22) inches or eight and one-half by fourteen (8 1/2 x 14) inches in size. When more than one sheet is required, all shall be the same size, and an index sheet of the same size shall be provided showing the entire subdivision to an appropriate scale.
(3) 
In addition to the required drawings, the following information shall be submitted as part of the preliminary submission:
(a) 
Completed Town of Corinth subdivision application forms.
(b) 
A completed environmental assessment form.
(4) 
A fee shall be paid with the preliminary submission which shall be determined by the fee schedule included in Appendix 1.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix 1, Subdivision Fee Schedule, is on file in the Town offices.
(5) 
More detailed information may be required by the Planning Board as a part of the preliminary submission.
B. 
Final submission. A final submission for a minor subdivision may be required at the discretion of the Board.
A. 
Preliminary submission. The preliminary submission for a major subdivision shall include the following.
(1) 
Preliminary plat. Eight copies shall be submitted to a scale not smaller than 50 feet to the inch, drawn accurately to scale, with approximate dimensions shown and including all the information required for a final plat, except monuments and iron pipes, and the certification of standards of accuracy.
[Amended 3-12-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
(a) 
All existing adjacent roadways, highways or other major public or private improvements planned for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision shall be shown.
(b) 
All contiguous land owned or under option by the owner and all existing lot lines within the subdivision, shall be shown with a street and lot plan for its development.
(c) 
Water elevations and subsurface information, including groundwater elevation and percolation information, shall be noted where appropriate.
(d) 
All regulated wetlands, classified streams and one-hundred-year floodplain boundaries shall be included, where appropriate. The elevation of the one-hundred-year floodplain shall also be noted.
(e) 
All existing and proposed property lines, present zoning and building setback lines, easement and right-of-way lines shall be shown.
(f) 
Names of owners of all adjacent property shall be shown.
(g) 
All property reserved by the owner or dedicated to the public use shall be shown.
(h) 
A North arrow shall be shown.
(i) 
A standard title block with the current revision date shall be shown.
(j) 
A key map shall be shown.
(k) 
The proposed use of each lot shall be shown.
(l) 
Contour lines at two-foot intervals to United States Geological Survey datum shall be shown.
(m) 
Watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops and other important land features shall be shown.
(n) 
Right-of-way lines, street paving and street stationing shall be shown.
(o) 
Sanitary sewers (septic systems), storm drains, gaslines and waterlines (wells) with all appurtenances (labeled to show size and material of each) shall be shown.
(p) 
The location of existing wells and septic systems on adjacent parcels (if applicable) shall be shown.
(2) 
A plan/profile for each street with a horizontal scale of 50 feet to the inch and vertical scale of five feet to the inch showing all the information required for the final submission of a plan/profile shall be shown, except that approximate stationing may be shown. In addition, profiles of present surfaces shall be shown on the center line and both right-of-way lines of all streets and on the center line of all easements.
(3) 
All sheets shall be thirty by forty-two (30 x 42) inches, twenty-two by thirty-four (22 x 34) inches, seventeen by twenty-two (17 x 22) inches or eight and one-half by fourteen (8 1/2 x 14) inches in size. When more than one sheet is required, all shall be the same size, and an index sheet of the same size shall be provided showing the entire subdivision to an appropriate scale.
(4) 
In addition to the required drawings, the following information shall be submitted as part of the preliminary submission:
(a) 
Means of dedication of areas proposed to be dedicated to public use, i.e., fee or easement.
(b) 
A preliminary design of bridges and culverts.
(c) 
A draft of any protective covenants and restrictions whereby the owner proposes to regulate land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.
(d) 
The Board shall review the preliminary plan and narrative in an effort to establish a formal soil conservation plan to be followed by the owner. A bond or letter of credit, as approved by the town, shall be established prior to the commencement of preconstruction activities.
(e) 
A statement of all approvals required from all other local or state agencies.
(f) 
A completed environmental assessment long form.
(g) 
Completed Town of Corinth subdivision application forms.
(5) 
A fee shall be paid with the preliminary submission, which shall be determined by the fee schedule included in Appendix 1.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix 1, Subdivision Fee Schedule, is on file in the Town offices.
(6) 
More detailed information may be required by the Planning Board as a part of the preliminary submission.
B. 
Final submission. The final submission for a major subdivision shall include the following:
(1) 
The final plat, two reproducible copies on Mylar plus eight paper copies to a scale not smaller than 50 feet to the inch, showing the following:
[Amended 4-8-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004; 3-12-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
(a) 
All existing adjacent roadways, highways or other major public or private improvements planned for future construction on or near the proposed subdivision.
(b) 
All contiguous land owned or under option by the owner shall be shown.
(c) 
Water elevations and subsurface information including groundwater elevation shall be noted where appropriate.
(d) 
All regulated wetlands, classified streams and one-hundred-year floodplain boundaries shall be included, where appropriate.
(e) 
All existing and proposed property lines, present zoning and building setback lines, easement and right-of-way lines, with dimensions, azimuths or angle data and curve data shall be shown.
(f) 
All monuments, iron pipes and bench marks (existing and proposed) shall be shown.
(g) 
The names of owners of all adjacent property shall be shown.
(h) 
Street names shall be shown.
(i) 
All property reserved by the owner or dedicated to the public use shall be shown.
(j) 
A house number for each lot shall be shown; in general, numbers should increase from east to west and south to north.
(k) 
A North arrow shall be shown.
(l) 
A standard title block with the current revision date shall be shown.
(m) 
A key map shall be shown.
(n) 
The proposed use of each lot shall be shown.
(o) 
Contour lines at two-foot intervals to United States Geological Survey datum shall be shown.
(p) 
Watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops and other important land features shall be shown.
(q) 
Right-of-way lines, street paving and street stationing shall be shown.
(r) 
Sanitary sewers (septic systems), storm drains, gaslines and waterlines (wells) with all appurtenances (labeled to show size and material of each) shall be shown.
(s) 
The location of existing wells and septic systems on adjacent parcels (if applicable) shall be shown.
(t) 
If an on-site water supply is to be utilized, a note stating that all lot sales shall be contingent upon a contract addendum for the location of water, flow capacity and potability in accordance with New York State Health Department standards shall be included.
(u) 
Street name signs shall be shown (a letter of intent to install signs in locations approved by the town may be accepted as a substitute).
(v) 
Standards of accuracy of elevations and boundaries meeting Corinth requirements shall be noted and certified on the map. The final plat shall contain the signature and seal of a professional engineer and of a land surveyor, both registered in New York State, or a qualified land surveyor under § 7208, Subdivision n, of the Education Law.
(2) 
A plan/profile of each street and utility easement shall be shown, with a horizontal scale of 50 feet to the inch and vertical scale of five feet to the inch, showing the following:
(a) 
All pavement, storm drains, sanitary sewers, gaslines and waterlines, with appurtenances.
(b) 
Pavement and utility stationing, including all horizontal and vertical control points and grades.
(c) 
The signature and seal of a professional engineer and of a land surveyor, both registered in New York State, or a qualified land surveyor under § 7208,  Subdivision n, of the Education Law.
(d) 
A North arrow.
(e) 
A standard title block, with the current revision date.
(3) 
Final plat and plan/profiles shall show all facilities which the subdivision standards require. All lettering shall be neat and legible.
(4) 
(Reserved)[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(4), pertaining to the size of sheets for submission, was repealed 4-8-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004.
(5) 
In addition to the required drawings, the following documents shall be submitted as a part of the final submission:
(a) 
Offer of cession in a form approved by the Board of all land included in streets, streetlighting, waterlines, storm drains, sanitary sewer, walks, easements, recreation areas and passive open spaces not specifically reserved by the owner. There may be either a payment in lieu of the offer of recreation or open areas in the amount specified in Appendix 1[3] or a requirement by the Planning Board that the owner establish a homeowners' association and deeding of all recreation or open space lands to the association. Approval of the plat does not constitute acceptance of the offer of cession.
[3]
Editor's Note: Appendix 1, Subdivision Fee Schedule, is on file in the Town Clerk's office.
(b) 
A certificate of adequacy of the proposed water supply and sewerage service, as required by the Public Health Law and/or the Environmental Conservation Department of New York State.
(c) 
A statement by the appropriate town representative certifying that certain improvements have been installed and approved.
(d) 
A deed, easement or other required description and proof of ownership and title insurance of the land to be subdivided or ceded to the town, at no cost or expense to the town, together with the homeowners' association prospectus, offering, plan, etc.
(e) 
Protective covenants in a form for recording, including covenants governing the maintenance of unceded public spaces or reservations.
(f) 
The final design of bridges and culverts and a stormwater management report, unless included in the preliminary submission.
(g) 
Such other certificates, affidavits, endorsements or agreements as may be required by the Planning Board in the enforcement of this chapter.
(6) 
A fee shall be paid with the final submission, which shall be determined by the fee schedule included in Appendix 1.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Appendix 1, Subdivision Fee Schedule, is on file in the Town Clerk's office.
(7) 
More detailed information may be required by the Planning Board as a part of the final submission.