By authority of the resolution by the Village Board of Trustees dated pursuant to the provisions of § 7-728 of the Village Law, the Planning Board has the power and authority to approve plats for subdivision within the incorporated area of the Village.
It is declared that with the authority to act upon and approve plat plans for subdivision, the Planning Board of the Village establishes this chapter to ensure the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Village. This means, among other things, that land to be subdivided shall have such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood or other menaces; that proper provision shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage facilities 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 the neighboring properties; that the proposed streets shall compose an efficient and convenient system for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic; that individual streets be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate prospective traffic, afford adequate light and air, facilitate fire protection and provide access for fire-fighting equipment to buildings and be coordinated so as to compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map and properly related to the proposals shown by the Planning Board on the Master Plan; and that proper provision be made for recreational areas, including parks and playgrounds, of suitable size and location. All streets and other public places shown on such plats shall be suitably graded and paved and sidewalks, streetlighting standards, curbs, gutters, street trees, water mains, fire alarm signal devices, sanitary sewers and storm drains shall be installed all in accordance with the standard specifications and procedures acceptable to the appropriate Village departments, or alternatively, a proper performance bond shall be furnished to the Village by the owner. The conservation of the natural character of the land shall be considered in all land development. The preservation of all elements of topography and plant growth, including the natural waterfront, woodlands, ponds and streams which contribute to the natural ecology and visual attractiveness of the Village, shall be encouraged.
In addition to the procedures outlined in this chapter, all new construction must comply with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act as adopted by the Village.
In order that land subdivisions may be made in accordance with this policy, this chapter, which shall be known and which may be cited as the "Village of Port Jefferson Land Subdivision Regulations," has been adopted by the Planning Board on August 20, 1964, and approved by the Village Board of Trustees on September 8, 1964, and as amended.