Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed within the City
and before any contract for the sale of or any offer to sell any lots
in such subdivision or any part thereof is made, the subdivider shall
apply to the City Planning Board on forms prescribed by and available
from the City Planning Board, specifying that he is seeking preliminary
approval. Such completed form shall be accompanied by the original
linen tracing or Mylar, plus a photographic Mylar or equal stable
material, at the same scale, and five contact prints of the preliminary
plat at a standard sheet size of 22 inches by 34 inches or 34 inches
by 44 inches. If more than one sheet is required, a key map shall
be shown on each sheet indicating the relationship of the sheets.
The subdivider shall also, by delivery or certified mail, give written
notice to the City Clerk, stating the date of submission of the preliminary
plat, which is accompanied by a copy of the completed application.
A.
The preliminary plat shall be prepared by a professional engineer
and land surveyor and be drawn clearly and legibly with a pencil or
in ink. The plat shall show the horizontal scale of one inch equals
50 feet, and the vertical scale shall be one inch equals five feet
and shall show:
(1)
The subdivision name, boundaries, true North point, date, scales,
legend and title, "Preliminary Plat" and index map at a scale of one
inch equals 500 feet, showing location in relation to surrounding
area within a one-thousand-foot radius.
(2)
The names and addresses of the record owner, the subdivider, if different
from the record owner, and the names and seals of the responsible
professional engineer and land surveyor.
(3)
The location of existing lot lines, monuments, easements, buildings,
trees over eight inches in diameter three feet above the ground and
other essential features of the subdivision and within 200 feet thereof.
(4)
The names of all abutters as determined from the most recent tax
list.
(5)
The topography of the subdivision and within 500 feet thereof, with
contour interval not greater than one foot for grades up to 5% and
two feet for grades over 5%, using City data tied in with a City bench
mark.
(6)
The location, names and widths of existing streets, highways, railroads,
parks and other public open space on the subdivision or within 200
feet thereof.
(7)
The location of existing sewers, water mains, catch basins, inlets,
manholes, culverts, drains and watercourses on the subdivision or
within 200 feet thereof.
(8)
The typical cross sections of the proposed grading.
(9)
The proposed location, grades, cross sections and profiles of proposed
streets and their connections to existing streets.
(10)
The proposed lot lines, with approximate dimensions and areas.
(11)
The preliminary designs of any bridges or culverts which may
be required.
(12)
The connections with existing water supply, sanitary sewerage
and drainage system.
(13)
All areas proposed to be dedicated to public use and any conditions
of such dedications.
(14)
The proposed locations and provisions for fire alarms and police
alarms, if deemed advisable by the City Fire or Police Department,
and for private utilities such as electricity, telephone and gas.
(15)
The proposed location for streetlights, street trees and street
name signs.
B.
Every preliminary plat submitted to the City Planning Board for its
approval shall carry the following endorsement:
[Amended 1-10-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011]
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Approved by resolution of the Planning Board of the City of
Newburgh, New York, on the _____ day of ______________, 20__, subject
to all requirements and conditions of said resolution. Any change,
erasure, modification or revision of this plat, as approved, shall
void this approval. Signed this _____ day of ______________, 20__,
by
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Chair
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City Engineer
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The form and preliminary plat shall be accompanied by:
A.
A deed description and, where it exists a map of survey of tract
boundary prepared and certified by a land surveyor.
B.
A notarized affidavit from the record owner that he is the owner
of the land proposed for subdivision and, if the subdivider is not
the record owner, that the subdivider may act for him.
C.
An outline and detailed description, by item, of the public improvements,
including any requested waivers, to be provided, together with a preliminary
construction cost estimate by quantity and a unit cost, and a notarized
affidavit from the subdivider whether he will install the required
public improvements prior to the filing of the final plat or post
a performance bond in sufficient amount as submitted to and approved
by the City Engineer to cover the cost of the required public improvements.
D.
When the preliminary plat covers part of the subdivider's entire
holdings, a sketch of the prospective future street layout in the
entire holding.
