A.
Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed after
April 22, 1965, before any contract is made for sale of any part thereof,
before any permit for the erection of a permanent primary structure
shall be granted, before any subdivision plan may be filed in the
office of the Monroe County Clerk, the subdivider or developer or
authorized agent shall apply for and secure approval of such proposed
subdivision or development in accordance with the following procedures.
B.
The Monroe County Clerk's Office may not record a
plat of any subdivision within the Town's jurisdiction unless the
plat has been approved in accordance with the provision of this chapter
and has all of the appropriate signatures.
A.
The development of property shall conform to the requirements
of these regulations as well as with appropriate laws, rules, and
regulations established by all governing bodies having or claiming
jurisdiction over various phases of the development. Though these
standards and procedures have principally been developed to apply
to subdivisions, they shall apply to other developments as well to
the extent that the standards are applicable.
B.
It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board
to consider land subdivision and development as part of a plan for
the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town and
in a manner that is reasonable and in the best interests of the community.
The Planning Board will be guided in its consideration of an application
for the subdivision and development of land by the following general
requirements:
(1)
Land must be buildable and free of hazards. The physical
characteristics of the land to be subdivided shall be such that it
can be used for building purposes without danger to health and safety
or peril from fire, flood, erosion or other menace. Proper provision
shall be made for stormwater drainage, water supply, sewage disposal
and transportation systems and other needed improvements.
(2)
Natural and historic features should be preserved.
Insofar as possible, all existing features of the landscape such as
large trees, unusual glacial formations, steep slopes, water- and
floodcourses, historic sites, wetlands and other such irreplaceable
and environmentally sensitive areas and assets shall be preserved.
(3)
Subdivisions and developments shall be in conformance
with all other local legislation, except as provided for elsewhere
by Town law or this chapter and shall be properly related to the Master
Plan, as it is being used for guidance by the Planning Board, either
with or without formal adoption. Streets shall be of such width, grade
and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to afford
adequate light and air and to facilitate fire protection. Open areas
of suitable location, size and character for playground or other recreational
or open space purposes shall be shown on the plans in proper cases
and when required by the Planning Board.
