[Amended 10-5-1993 by L.L. No. 3-1993; 11-5-2001 by L.L. No. 5-2001; 2-15-2022 by L.L. No. 5-2022]
All new land use activities within the Village of North Haven and within the waters bounding the Village of North Haven regulated under Chapter 50, Waterways, of the Village of North Haven Code shall require site plan review under this Article VIII, except the following:
A. 
Construction of a single-family residence or accessory structure on land which does not have waterfront; or which is not within 200 feet of any wetland, as that term is defined under 6 NYCRR Part 663 (excluding any area requirement of 12.4 acres) or 6 NYCRR Part 661 (and inclusive of wetlands of any area or size); or which does not contain freshwater, brackish or tidal wetlands, as defined above. Site plan review shall be required for any proposed construction of a single-family residence or accessory structure which is on land with a waterfront or within 200 feet of a wetland as defined above or contains freshwater, brackish or tidal wetlands, except as provided under Subsections B and C below;
B. 
Exterior alterations or additions to existing structures which would not increase the square footage of the existing structure by more than 10%;
C. 
Interior alterations and ordinary maintenance of existing structures; and/or
D. 
Revetments, flood and erosion protection solutions and elevated walkways, stairways or staircases for the purpose of providing beach and/or coastal access.
In reviewing the site plan, the Planning Board shall take into consideration the public health, safety and general welfare and the comfort and convenience of the public in general, and of the residents of the immediate neighborhood in particular, and may suggest such changes and safeguards as, in its opinion, will further the general purpose and intent of this chapter and be in harmony therewith.
[Added 10-3-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989]
A site plan for which approval is sought shall be dated and shall include at least the following elements, unless waived by the Planning Board for good cause shown, to be considered complete:
A. 
Property lines, showing directional bearings and distances, adjacent land ownership and streets, location with reference to identifiable street intersections, directional arrow, scale and zoning district in which located.
B. 
Existing and proposed buildings, structures and uses, and proposed additions thereto, including finished floor elevations and ground elevations at such building, structure and use locations.
C. 
The lot area and floor area for each floor of all existing and proposed buildings, structures and uses.
D. 
Dimensions of property line setbacks to and dimensions between each building, structure and use.
E. 
The location of all easements on, over and adjacent to the site, including the location of all existing and proposed utility lines, hydrants and fire wells.
F. 
The layout of existing and proposed parking and loading areas, including dimensional spaces, isles and street approaches, the general circulation pattern with directional movement shown, existing and proposed curb cuts, traffic safety devices, sidewalks, curbing, paving, drainage structures and their respective specifications. Methods used for computing parking and drainage requirements shall be included.
G. 
The existing and proposed location of outdoor lighting, signs, screen plantings and fences.
H. 
Existing and proposed sewerage systems.
I. 
The existing topography of the site and immediately adjacent property, as revealed by contours or key elevations as may be required by the Planning Board, and any proposed regrading of the site.
J. 
Natural features, including but not limited to water bodies, drainage courses, fresh and salt marshes, coastal dunes, bluffs, beaches, escarpments, woodlands, large trees, unique plant and wildlife habitat and overlook areas.
K. 
Cultural features, such as paleontological and archaeological remains, old trails, historic sites and landmarks and agricultural fields.
[Amended 9-1-1992 by L.L. No. 3-1992]
L. 
Techniques by which features enumerated in Subsections J and K may be preserved on site.
M. 
Elevations of buildings and structures at a scale sufficient to show:
(1) 
Design character of buildings and structures.
(2) 
Materials contemplated for use on buildings and structures.
(3) 
Heights of buildings and structures.
(4) 
Roofs and overhangs.
(5) 
Special design features.
(6) 
Details on bulkhead and dock construction.
N. 
Site plan approval; stormwater pollution prevention plan. A stormwater pollution prevention plan shall be required for site plan approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 67 of this Code. The approved site plan shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 67.
[Added 11-3-2010 by L.L. No. 4-2010]
[Amended 10-3-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989]
In reviewing a site plan submitted to it under this article, the Planning Board may call upon expert advice and varied disciplines to assist it in making the determination required of it. It shall seek to further the overall purposes, goals and intent of this chapter and of the other applicable provisions of the Village Code and state law. More particularly, it shall ensure that any development plan proved hereunder conforms to the following specific standards:
A. 
Physical compatibility. The rural, open space environment of the Village of North Haven shall be fostered by preserving, wherever possible, large trees and other natural features of the site. Extensive clearing and grading shall be avoided. Screening with trees or other plantings may be required for parking or other disturbed areas which are created. Where necessary or appropriate, a landscaping plan demonstrating that suitable vegetation will be planted and maintained may be required by the Planning Board. Such plan, when submitted by the applicant and approved by the Board, shall become part of the approved site plan.
B. 
Protection of residential areas. Appropriate buffer landscaping, natural screening and fencing are to be provided in order to protect neighborhood tranquility, community character and property values.
C. 
Parking. Parking areas and driveways shall be sufficiently drained so as to prevent ponding. All drainage structures, paving, access driveways and parking areas shall be organized and constructed in accordance with the standards for such facilities contained in this chapter or Chapter 146, Subdivision of Land, of this Code. Whenever feasible, parking areas shall be placed at the rear of buildings and/or screened by plantings so as not to be visible from the highway or road.
D. 
Access. Vehicular ingress and egress, interior traffic circulation, parking space arrangement, loading facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be planned and constructed so as to promote safety and efficiency.
E. 
Lights. Lighting facilities shall be placed and shielded in such a manner as not to cause direct light to shine on other property and shall not be permitted to create a hazard upon a street.
F. 
Water supply; waste disposal. Provisions for water supply and for sewerage, garbage and other waste disposal are adequate to the use, will ensure the health and safety of persons on and off the site and will not result in the avoidable depletion or degradation of the groundwater supply or harm surface water bodies, watercourses or wetlands or other natural features or systems.
G. 
Historic landmarks. Designated historic landmarks shall be preserved, and it shall be ensured that new buildings and uses within or adjacent to said landmarks and the areas wherein new buildings are located will be in harmony with the special character, interest and value of said landmarks.
[Added 9-1-1992 by L.L. No. 3-1992]
[Added 10-3-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989; amended 10-4-2011 by L.L. No. 6-2011]
A site plan approval granted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall authorize only the particular lot layout or configuration depicted on the approved site plan. No other layout or configuration shall be permitted to be created or maintained. The site plan approval shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of its filing with the Village Clerk. The approval may be extended for two additional six-month periods by resolution of the Planning Board without the need for a new public notice or hearing. A continuing use authorized by a site plan approval and undertaken or begun during the period of validity of such approval shall thereafter be deemed lawful, as if the same were permitted by this chapter, without the need for site plan review; provided, however, that all conditions imposed as a part of the site plan approval shall continue to apply.
[Added 10-3-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989]
Failure of the lot owner or other person responsible for a project or proposal to apply for and obtain site plan approval or to follow the layout or configuration shown on an improved site plan or failure to comply with any limitation or condition of site plan approval, either during construction or subsequent thereto shall constitute a violation of this chapter, subject to the provisions of Article X.
[Added 11-2-1998 by L.L. No. 5-1998[1]]
Alternate members may be appointed to the Planning Board by the Mayor for a term of one year. The Chairperson of the Board may from time to time designate an alternate to substitute for a member when such member is unable to participate on an application. All provisions of state law relating to eligibility, vacancy in office, removal, compatibility, training, compensation and attendance shall apply to alternate members.
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Editor's Note: This local law, adopted pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law § 10 and Statute of Local Governments § 10, also provided for the supersession of the provisions of Village Law §§ 7-718 and 7-712 as same relate to the appointment of members to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals respectively.
[Added 5-1-2007 by L.L. No. 6-2007]
The application fee shall be paid upon submission of an application in a sum as required under a fee schedule established by the Board of Trustees, on file at the Village Clerk's Office and amended by resolution from time to time by the Board of Trustees as need arises.