It is the policy of the Planning Board to consider subdivision
plats as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and economical
development of the Town. This means, among other things, that land
to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely
for building purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire,
flood or other menace; that proper provisions shall be made for drainage,
water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements.
The Town Board of the Town of Jerusalem has the power pursuant
to Article 16 of the Town Law of the State of New York to authorize
the Planning Board of the Town of Jerusalem to approve preliminary
and final plats; review previously filed plats; and approve cluster
development. These regulations are adopted pursuant to that power.
All proposed lots in suburban development areas shall be so
laid out and of such a size as to be in harmony with the development
pattern of neighboring properties. The proposed streets shall compose
a convenient system conforming to the Official Map, if such exists,
and shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the comprehensive
plan, if such exists, and shall be of such width, grade and location
as to accommodate the prospective automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian
traffic, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access of fire-fighting
equipment to buildings; and proper provision shall be made for open
spaces for parks and playgrounds.
In order that subdivision may be carried out in accordance with
this policy, these regulations shall be known as the "Town of Jerusalem
Land Subdivision Regulations" having been approved by the Planning
Board on August 6, 2009, and adopted by the Town Board on November
18, 2009.
Preapplication conferences with the Chairperson of the Town
Planning Board and other appropriate Town officials are encouraged
and serve the following functions:
A.
To review application requirements;
B.
To identify any Environmental Protection Overlay Districts (EPOD)
on the property or any potential area of environmental concern;
C.
To discuss preliminary design of the project;
D.
To set a probable timetable for review; and
E.
To review Town policies concerning development.
