By authority of the resolution adopted by the
Town Board, pursuant to the provisions of Article 16 of the Town Law
of the State of New York, the Planning Board of the Town of North
Greenbush is authorized and empowered to approve plats for subdivisions
within the unincorporated area of the Town.
It is declared to be the policy of the Town
Planning Board to consider land subdivisions as part of a plan for
the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town. Land
to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used for
building purposes without danger to health or peril from fire, flood
or other menace and with a minimum of detrimental effects on the environment.
Proper provision shall be made for drainage, water, sewerage and other
needed improvements. The proposed streets shall compose a convenient
system conforming to the Official Map as it may be adopted and shall
be properly related to the proposals shown on the Town Comprehensive
Plan, and all streets shall be of such width, grade and location as
to accommodate the prospective traffic and facilitate fire protection,
snow removal and other emergency services. Proper provision shall
also be made for open spaces for parks and playgrounds.
