It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board to consider land
subdivision plats as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient, and economical
development of the village. This means, among other things, that 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;
that proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and
other needed improvements; that all proposed lots shall be so laid out and
of such size as to be in harmony with the development pattern of neighboring
properties; that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system and
shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective
traffic, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access of fire-fighting
equipment to buildings; and that proper provision shall be made for open spaces
for parks and playgrounds.
By authority of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Morrisville
pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 of the Village Law of the State of
New York, the Planning Board of the Village of Morrisville is authorized and
empowered to:
These regulations shall be known as the "Subdivision Regulations of
the Village of Morrisville."
These regulations, after public hearing and adoption by the Planning
Board, have been approved on November 14, 1996, by the Board of Trustees and
are effective this day of approval.
The purpose of these regulations is to provide for orderly efficient
growth within the community and to afford adequate facilities for the transportation,
housing, comfort, convenience, safety, health and welfare of its population.
No subdivision, as herein defined, shall be undertaken in the Village of Morrisville
except in accordance with these regulations.
These subdivision regulations shall be administered by the Planning
Board and the Code Enforcement Officer.
The Planning Board may on its motion and after public hearing amend,
supplement or change these regulations subject to the approval of the Board
of Trustees.
When in the opinion of the Planning Board undue individual hardship
may result from strict compliance with these regulations, it may modify these
regulations so that substantial justice may be done and the public interest
secured, provided that such modification will not have the effect of nullifying
the intent and purpose of these regulations.
A.
Minor subdivisions. All applications for plat approval
for minor subdivisions shall be accompanied by a fee of $25 and $5 per lot.
B.
Major subdivisions. All applications for plat approval
for major subdivisions shall be accompanied by a fee of $50 and $5 per lot.
C.
Other fees. If the Planning Board decides it is necessary
to hire an outside consultant to assist in the review of the subdivision proposal,
the Planning Board may charge an additional fee to the applicant in order
to cover the actual costs of such a review.
