Standards for submission of the preliminary site plan and written description of the proposed project are as follows.
A. 
The preliminary site plan shall consist of an overall general plan for the entire development and shall contain the following information:
(1) 
Developer's and property owner's name and address.
(2) 
Legend, North arrow, scale of map and date.
(3) 
The project boundaries.
(4) 
Existing uses and zoning of project site and of adjacent properties.
(5) 
Location of existing roads, railroads and streams adjacent to the project, if appropriate.
(6) 
General layout of the proposed development. Include all new roads and easements to be dedicated to the Town.
(7) 
A copy of the pertinent Town Tax Map shall be included with each site plan submitted
(8) 
Right-of-way width.
B. 
If the proposed development includes a subdivision of land, the preliminary site plan must include a subdivision plat.
C. 
If required for the proposed development under Article XIV of Chapter 245, Zoning, of the Town Code, the preliminary site plan application shall include a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), together with the recommendation of the Stormwater Management Officer to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the SWPPP pursuant to § 245-61B of the Town Code.
[Added 12-11-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
A. 
The written description of the project shall indicate the type of project anticipated, its uses (and how those uses conform to zoning in the surrounding areas), the major construction activities involved, if any, and the effect the project will have on the environment.
B. 
The developer of the project should be prepared to make an oral presentation about all aspects of the project should the Town deem such a presentation necessary.
The developer shall submit three sets of preliminary site plans. The developer shall submit additional sets of preliminary site plans as required by the Town.
[Amended 12-11-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
Once the project has been reviewed by the Town agencies, a determination will be made as to whether the proposed project generally is in compliance with the Town planning, zoning, environmental, stormwater and building codes. The Code Enforcement Officer will be responsible for informing the developer of any unusual requirements, such as variances in zoning, planning or permits from the Town and various other governmental agencies. If a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) was submitted together with the preliminary site plan pursuant to § 135-2C of this chapter, such site plan and SWPPP shall not be approved unless they comply with the requirements of Article XIV of Chapter 245, Zoning, of the Town Code.
No property may be subdivided prior to formal review by the Town of Niagara Planning Board and formal approval of the Town Board of the Town of Niagara, at a meeting of the Town Board.
Standards for the final site plan are as follows.
A. 
The final site plan shall include all information required by the Town Zoning Ordinance and appendices.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 245, Zoning.
B. 
The developer must familiarize himself with the various Town requirements for the aforementioned items, as set out in other sections of these specifications, to ensure ultimate conformance of the project to Town standards. Any comments or recommendations of the Town Planning or Zoning Boards shall be incorporated in this plan before the final site plan is approved by the Town.
Regarding horizontal and vertical control, the control for the project must be tied to the Town system as specified in Article II of these specifications.
A. 
The developer shall submit the following items to the Town for review:
(1) 
Site plan.
(2) 
Engineering design plans and engineering report where applicable.
(3) 
Sewer and water commitment.
(4) 
Letter of intent (description of business) where applicable.
(5) 
Legal description of property.
(6) 
Environmental assessment form.
(7) 
Stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), if required for the proposed development under Article XIV of Chapter 245, Zoning, of the Town Code, together with the recommendation of the Stormwater Management Officer to approve, approve with modifications, or disapprove the SWPPP pursuant to § 245-61B of the Town Code.
[Added 12-11-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
B. 
All site plans and engineering plans, with the engineering report, shall be prepared, signed and sealed by a registered architect, a professional engineer or a surveyor (with license attachment to perform subdivision work) with a current New York State registration.
C. 
All applicants for final site plan review are required to obtain approvals from the Niagara County Health Department for sanitary sewers, water and drainage plans prior to review and approval by the Town of Niagara, and present evidence of said approvals.
D. 
All submissions shall consist of all required documents, with applicable fees, payable to the Town of Niagara. The number of copies submitted will be as directed by the Town Building Inspector.
A. 
Inspection and engineering cost recovery fees for new construction and development are as set out in the Town Code Chapter 139, Engineering Cost Recovery.
B. 
The Town Board may by resolution change the inspection and engineering cost recovery fees from time to time as necessary to cover said costs.
A. 
This review will determine what specific effects the proposed project will have on the Town, its utilities, roads and drainage plans and the environment. Any aspects of the project about which the Town may require additional information or clarification will be brought to the developer's attention during this review, and the developer shall provide the requested information in an expeditious manner.
B. 
The developer will be advised in writing by the Town of any conditions which must be revised or modified in order to assure that the project will comply with all applicable Town codes. The developer, upon making such revisions, will resubmit said revisions for review and approval by the Town.
C. 
If a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) was submitted together with the final site plan pursuant to § 135-10A(7) of this chapter, such site plan and SWPPP shall not be approved unless they comply with the requirements of Article XIV of Chapter 245, Zoning, of the Town Code.
[Added 12-11-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007]
A. 
The developer shall furnish the Town of Niagara a performance bond and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the developer's contract amount for construction of improvements within any public right-of-way or easement.
B. 
Upon completion of improvements in a major subdivision, a maintenance bond shall be maintained in full force for a period of two years after the date of final completion and acceptance by the Town of all improvements within any public right-of-way or easement as a guarantee against faults and defects in materials and workmanship. Any company acting as a surety shall be licensed to act as a surety in the State of New York and shall be subject to the Town's approval. In the event that the Town rejects a proposed surety, the developer shall obtain a maintenance bond from a company acceptable to the Town within 14 days. The Town shall have the right to accept or reject all bonding agents and surety companies, and retains right of approval of all contractual agreements concerning the performance bond, payment bond and the developer's cost estimate for construction within public right-of-way or easements.