[Amended 2-9-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
The Planning Board, in considering an application for the subdivision of land, shall be guided by the applicable regulations and requirements of Chapter
38, Design Criteria, and Chapter
95, Zoning, as well as the standards and requirements set forth in this chapter.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
The layout and design of streets, roads and driveways shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Chapter
38, Design Criteria.
The following regulations shall govern the layout
of lots:
A. The lot size, width, depth, shape, orientation and
the minimum building setback lines shall be appropriate for the location
of the subdivision and for the type of development and use contemplated.
B. All lots shown on the subdivision plat must conform to the minimum requirements of Chapter
95, Zoning, as to area and dimensions for the zone in which the subdivision is located. However, in the event of utilizing § 278 of the Town Law, the Planning Board may use its discretion in determining lot sizes.
C. Each lot shall abut on a street built to the town's
specifications. The exception to this might be when § 278
of the Town Law or a planned unit development (PUD) approach is planned
with private drives.
D. Corner lots shall have extra width sufficient for maintenance of required building lines on both streets as required by Chapter
95, Zoning.
E. Where extra width has been dedicated for widening
of existing streets, lots shall begin at such extra width line, and
all setbacks shall be measured from such line.
F. Side lines of lots shall be at right angles to straight
streets and radial to curved streets.
G. Where there is a question as to the suitability of
a lot or lots for their intended use due to factors such as rock formations,
flood conditions or similar circumstances, the Planning Board may,
after adequate investigation, require modification of such lots.
H. Block length and width or acreage within bounding roads shall be such as to accommodate the size of lot required in the area by Chapter
95, Zoning, and to provide for convenient access, circulation control and safety of street traffic.
I. Blocks intended for commercial or industrial use shall
be designed specifically for such purposes, with adequate space set
aside for off-street parking and delivery facilities.
J. Double frontage lots will not, in general, be approved.
K. Where lots abut existing town, county, state or federal
streets, marginal access roads or a reverse frontage approach shall
be used with a minimum number of driveways and/or streets entering
onto these roads.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by L.L. No. 1-2004]
Easements for the installation and maintenance of public utilities, and along drainageways and watercourses, shall be required, of such width and design as shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter
38, Design Criteria.
The owner may place restrictions on the development greater than those required by Chapter
95, Zoning. Such restrictions, if any, shall be indicated on the preliminary and final subdivision plat.
The Planning Board, by resolution, may modify
the specified requirements in any individual case where, in the Board's
judgment, such modification is in the public interest or will avoid
the imposition of unnecessary individual hardship. All modifications
shall be shown on the final subdivision plat.
Final subdivision plans shall conform to the
Design Criteria and Construction Specifications for Land Development
in the Town of Riga.