[Amended 4-24-2003 by L.L. No. 8-2003]
In considering applications for the subdivision or resubdivision of land, the Planning Board shall be guided by the requirements and standards set forth hereinafter, in Chapter
138, Zoning, and in any other local laws pertaining to environmental protection or development of land. The enumerated standards are to be construed as minimum standards; they may be increased in cases where the Planning Board determines that such action is necessary for the convenience, health, safety and welfare of the Town, and they shall be waived by the Board only under circumstances set forth in Article
VII of this chapter. In cases where standards or provisions in this chapter or within different chapters of the Town Code conflict, the more stringent standard shall apply.
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. (See also §
123-36B.)
[Amended 4-9-2020 by L.L. No. 4-2020]
Machine-extruded bituminous concrete lip curbing
or cement concrete curbing shall be installed on both sides of all
streets, as required by the Road and Drainage Specifications of the
Town of Southeast. ADA compliant curb ramps shall be provided at all intersections,
crosswalks, and driveway crossings.
The Planning Board shall, wherever possible,
require that underground utilities be placed in the street right-of-way
between the paved roadway and street line to simplify location and
repair of the lines, pipes, conduits and appurtenances when they require
attention. The subdivider shall install underground service connections
to the property line of each lot within the subdivision or resubdivision
for such required utilities before the street is paved.
Where topography or other conditions are such
as to make impractical the inclusion of utilities within the street
rights-of-way, perpetual unobstructed easements at least 20 feet in
width shall be otherwise provided with satisfactory access to the
street. Wherever possible, easements shall be continuous from block
to block and shall present as few irregularities as possible. Such
easements shall be cleared and graded where required.
Where the installation of water mains and fire
hydrants is not required, the Planning Board may require the installation
of dry hydrants where it is determined that such hydrants are desirable
and a satisfactory source of water supply can be made available. In
situations determined appropriate by the Planning Board, it may require
the construction or enlargement of a pond or other water body for
the purpose of providing such a water supply. Dry-hydrant hose connections
shall be located at suitable points along improved streets. Such dry
hydrants shall be installed and constructed in accordance with specifications
approved by the Town Engineer.
Where required by the Planning Board, the subdivider
shall install fire alarm signal devices, including necessary ducts,
cables and other connecting facilities, of a type and in a manner
and location prescribed by the appropriate fire district or other
municipal agency having jurisdiction.
Bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, deep
manholes and other special structures shall be designed in accordance
with good engineering practice and shall be subject to the approval
of the Planning Board and Town Highway Superintendent.
Construction and installation of streets, drainage
and other improvements required by this chapter shall not be commenced
until the proposed final subdivision plat has received the final approval
of the Planning Board and all of the conditions of final approval
have been met with exception of the completion of improvements or
posting of a security to guarantee such completion.