[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
The developer, before the approval of the subdivision plat, shall complete all improvements to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer or post a performance bond sufficient to insure the satisfactory completion of the following required improvements, except where waivers may be requested; and the Zoning Board of Appeals may waive, subject to appropriate conditions, such improvements as it considers are not requisite in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare.
A. 
Streets. All streets shall be constructed, graded, and paved in accordance with the standards and specifications on file in the Village Clerk's office.
B. 
Storm drains, etc.
[Amended 12-28-2007 by L.L. No. 4-2007]
(1) 
For any subdivision subject to review under Chapter 191 of this Code, drainage facilities or structures shall comply with the performance and design criteria and standards set forth therein.
(2) 
For any subdivision not subject to review under Chapter 191 of this Code, storm drains, culverts, catch basins, and other drainage structures shall be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications on file in the Village Clerk’s office and in accord with the final map approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
(3) 
All pipe shall comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Transportation specifications governing construction of these facilities. The location, length, depth, size, grade, and type of pipe shall be designated in the plans. If unusual conditions are discovered at the time of construction which are not provided for on the plans, the Village Engineer and/or Stormwater Management Officer shall determine the type and extent of construction required to overcome such conditions.
C. 
Curbing. Curbing shall be constructed on both sides of all streets shown on all proposed subdivision plats and in accord with the construction standards on file in the Village Clerk's office.
D. 
Sidewalks. Sidewalks shall be required on both sides of the street and shall be constructed in accord with the standards on file in the Village Clerk's office.
E. 
Driveway aprons. Driveway aprons shall be required between the curbing and the sidewalk and shall be of six-inch concrete meeting the same specifications established for curbing.
F. 
Street signs. Street signs shall be of metal and shall be installed at the intersection of all streets in conformity with Village specifications at the locations approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
G. 
Grass strips. Grass strips shall be provided within the portion of the street right-of-way beyond the curbline and shall be properly graded and seeded.
H. 
Street trees. Street trees shall be planted in every subdivision at intervals from 40 to 60 feet along both sides of the street. Existing trees may be taken into consideration when determining the above. Trees shall be at least three feet from any sidewalk and located on the building side of the walk rather than the street side. Where dwelling structures are oriented with their rear on the street, street trees shall be at least six feet from the curbline. Trees should also be at least 10 feet from any line which is directly under utility wires. The average trunk diameter shall be at least two inches, and an average height of six feet above finished grade level is required. Such trees shall be of a species and at locations approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. No tree shall be planted within 25 feet from an existing or proposed streetlight or street intersection.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
I. 
Shade trees. Shade trees, other than within the right-of-way, may be required when, taking into consideration the existing trees on the lots, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall deem it necessary. Such trees shall be in conformance with the standards of size, kind, and locational limitations prescribed for trees along the street line.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
J. 
Streetlighting. Streetlighting facilities shall be provided along all streets in the subdivision and along all streets upon which the subdivision abuts. Such lighting facilities shall be in accordance with the Village standards and shall be installed as approved and directed by the Village Engineer.
K. 
Sanitary sewers. Sanitary sewers and treatment disposal facilities shall be required. Where a public sanitary sewer is reasonably accessible, the subdivider shall connect or provide for connection with such sanitary sewer and shall provide within the subdivision the sanitary sewer system required to make the sewer accessible to each lot in the subdivision. Sewer systems shall be approved by the Village and State health official(s) and be in accordance with other requirements of law. The construction is subject to the supervision of the Village Engineer.
L. 
Water. Where a public water main is within 500 feet, the subdivider shall connect with such water main and provide a water connection for each lot in accordance with Village standards, procedures, and supervision. Fire hydrants shall be required and shall be installed in the locations approved by the Village Engineer and in accord with the New York State Board of Fire Underwriters.
M. 
Monuments. Permanent monuments shall be set at block corners and at intervals of approximately 500 feet, or such other distance as the Zoning Board of Appeals may determine appropriate, and their location shall be shown on the subdivision plat. Iron pipes shall not be considered permanent monuments for the purpose of this chapter. Standards for monuments are on file in the Village Clerk's office.
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
[Amended 6-14-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
The Zoning Board of Appeals, in accordance with § 198-14, may waive the following improvements:
A. 
Concrete curbing. Concrete curbing may be omitted and, in lieu thereof, rolled gutters or other means for controlling stormwater may be constructed as may be approved by the Village Engineer and Zoning Board of Appeals.
B. 
Sidewalks. Sidewalks may be omitted on one or both sides of the street to the extent deemed appropriate by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
C. 
Alternate provisions. Where curbing and/or sidewalks are not provided, adequate provision for the protection of the edge of the road pavement, and graded shoulders, at all driveway openings and other accessways shall be provided in a manner approved by the Village Engineer.
D. 
Grading and seeding. Where sidewalks and curbing are not provided, grass curb strips shall not be required. However, grading and seeding of the area between the pavement edge shoulder or approved drainage structure and the front property line of the lot shall be provided.
E. 
Sewage disposal. Individual sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) may be provided in lieu of facilities connected to a public sanitary sewage disposal system. Where such system is not reasonably available, such on-site disposal systems shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter regarding subdivision control but shall be subject to all other applicable laws and regulations of the Village, County, and State. Sewage lagoons shall be prohibited.
F. 
Water supply. Individual on-site water supply systems may be provided in lieu of providing a water supply connected to a public utility system. Where such a system is not reasonably available, such on-site water supply systems shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter regarding subdivision approval but shall be subject to all other applicable laws and regulations of the Village, County and State.
G. 
Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants may be omitted where adequate water mains which are a part of a public utility water system are not either existing or proposed to be available to the subdivision.