Pursuant to Chapter
126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Planning Commission of the Town of Old Lyme adopts these regulations for subdivision and resubdivision of land within the Town of Old Lyme, effective January 1, 1999. These regulations supersede and cancel the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Old Lyme previously in effect.
A. Legal requirements for subdivision. No subdivision of land within the Town of Old Lyme shall be made, and no land in any subdivision shall be sold or offered for sale, and no subdivision improvements, as defined in §
219-3, shall proceed, until an application, including a subdivision plan, prepared in accordance with the requirements of these regulations, has been approved by the Commission and recorded in the office of the Old Lyme Town Clerk.
B. Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation making
any subdivision or resubdivision of land without the approval of the
Commission is subject to penalties provided in the General Statutes
of the State of Connecticut. The Town may seek any lawful remedies
to uphold the purpose and intent of these regulations.
C. Other laws. These regulations are in addition to other
laws, ordinances or regulations governing the development of land
and buildings. Where there is a conflict between requirements, the
stricter specification will govern.
D. Administrative policy. The Commission may from time
to time, by resolution, adopt forms, policies, procedures and interpretations
for the administration of these regulations.
E. Enforcement. The Commission may designate an individual
who shall serve as the enforcement officer for these regulations.
These regulations are intended to assure that
subdivision of land is part of a balanced conservation and development
strategy for the Town of Old Lyme, as recommended in the Town Plan.
The most current Town Plan of Conservation and Development, adopted
by the Planning Commission under C.G.S. § 8-23, is hereby
made a part of these Subdivision Regulations. Subdivision of land
shall be conducted in a manner which protects the health and safety
of the community and preserves the character of the land and valuable
natural resources for future generations. These regulations are further
intended to provide the following:
A. Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that
it can be used for building purposes without danger to health or public
safety;
B. Proper provision is made for water supply, surface
drainage and sewage disposal, in order to protect public health and
safety and encourage the wise use and management of natural resources
throughout the Town;
C. In areas contiguous to brooks, rivers or other bodies
of water subject to flooding, including tidal flooding, proper provision
is made for protective flood and drainage control measures;
D. Proper provision is made for an adequate and convenient
system for present and prospective traffic needs, with particular
regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways
and safe pedestrian traffic movement, and that adequate access to
properties for fire-fighting apparatus and other emergency vehicles
can be provided;
E. Proposed streets are in harmony with existing and
proposed principal thoroughfares as shown in the Town Plan, especially
in regard to safe intersections with such thoroughfares;
F. Proper provision is made for open spaces, parks and
playgrounds through efficient design and layout of land, protecting
the natural beauty and topography of the Town, including scenic features,
wetlands, watercourses, and the coastal area;
G. Proper provision is made for control of erosion and
sedimentation;
H. Streets are properly graded and improved, necessary
public utilities and services are provided, and development does not
impose burdens on municipal services in excess of their capacity and
planned expansion;
I. Energy-efficient patterns of development and land
use are encouraged; and
J. All subdivisions comply with all applicable provisions
of the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations.