Town of New Castle, NY Article VI Specifications for Plats and Plans

§ 113-34 Preliminary plat.

The preliminary plat shall be clearly marked "Preliminary Plat," shall be drawn at a convenient scale, but not less than one inch equals 100 feet, and shall show the following information:

A. The proposed subdivision name or identifying title; the name and address of the property owner and subdivider, if other than the owner; the name and address of the surveyor and/or the engineer preparing the plan; the scale; the approximate true North point; and the date.

B. The approximate location and dimensions of all property lines; the total acreage of the proposed subdivision; the location of any zoning, special district or municipal boundary lines affecting the subdivision; and the names of owners of record of the properties adjoining and directly across the street from the proposed subdivision.

C. For all proposed subdivisions containing land within an area of special flood hazard, the data required to ensure compliance with Chapter 70, Flood Damage Prevention.

[Amended 9-27-1977; 8-14-1979; 9-13-1988 by L.L. No. 16-1988]

D. The location and status of existing streets, easements and rights-of-way, if any; proposals for the layout of new streets, including widths and approximate curve radii; and any proposed easements, rights-of-way and/or reservations.

E. The names of existing streets and proposed names for new streets.

F. The proposed arrangement of lots, including identifying numbers and approximate area and dimensions of each.

G. The location, size and nature of any area proposed to be reserved for park purposes.

H. A site location sketch at a scale of one inch equals 800 feet, showing the general situation of the applicant's property with respect to surrounding properties and streets.

I. Where the preliminary plat includes only a portion of an applicant's contiguous holding, the applicant shall also indicate, on a sketch at a scale of not less than one inch equals 200 feet, the probable future street system, lot arrangement and location of park and other reservations for the remaining portion of the tract. Such sketch shall be for the purpose of guiding the Planning Board in reviewing the proposed preliminary plat and shall include topographic data with a vertical contour interval of not more than 10 feet plus any other information determined necessary by the Planning Board.

J. A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 108A, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for any Preliminary Subdivision Plat approval that qualifies as or authorizes a land development activity as defined in Chapter 108A. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 108A. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of that chapter.

[Added 4-10-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007 [1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the renumbering of former Subsection J as Subsection K.

K. Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, the Zoning Ordinance[2] or the Planning Board.

[2] Editor's Note: See Ch. 60, Zoning.

§ 113-35 Preliminary construction plans.

The preliminary construction plans shall be drawn at the same scale as the preliminary plat and shall include the following information:

A. The location and sizes of any existing water, sewer, storm drainage and other utility lines and structures within and nearby the proposed subdivision.

B. The proposed system for the provision of water supply and fire protection facilities, sewage disposal, stormwater drainage and other utility services.

C. Proposed street profiles and cross sections showing the approximate grade of proposed streets, the relationship of existing grades to proposed grades and the proposed vertical curvature along the center line of all new streets.

D. The location of all existing and proposed monuments and other subdivision improvements.

E. Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, the Zoning Ordinance[1] or the Planning Board.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 60, Zoning.

§ 113-36 Final subdivision plat.

The final subdivision plat shall be drawn clearly and legibly on transparent tracing cloth with black waterproof ink, at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 100 feet. The sheet size shall not exceed 36 inches by 48 inches. If the size of the proposed subdivision requires a drawing larger than this, two or more sheets may be submitted, with match lines clearly indicated, and an index map shall be prepared on the same size sheet. The final plat shall contain the following information:

A. The proposed subdivision name or identifying title; the name and address of the owner of record and of the subdivider, if other than the owner; the certification and seal of the registered engineer or licensed land surveyor who prepared the plat; the names of the owners of record of the adjoining properties and of properties directly across the street; the graphic scale; the approximate true North point; and the date.

B. The location and dimensions of all boundary lines of the proposed subdivision and all existing and proposed streets, lot lines, easements and rights-of-way, with sufficient data to readily determine the location, bearing and length of all such lines and to reproduce such lines upon the ground.

C. The names of all existing and proposed streets.

D. The locations of all water bodies and watercourses.

E. The location of all existing buildings, including identification of all buildings to be removed as a condition of plat approval.

F. The total acreage included in the entire subdivision, and the identification number and acreage of all lots and land reservations within the proposed subdivision.

G. The location of all existing and proposed monuments.

H. A site location map at a scale of one inch equals 800 feet, showing the location of the subject property with respect to neighboring properties and streets.

I. Notations explaining any drainage, sight slope, road widening, park area or other reservations or easements, including any self-imposed restrictions or covenants.

J. Endorsement of approval by the Westchester County Health Department.

K. Endorsement of owner as follows:

	"Approved for filing:
	Owner	Date"

L. Form for endorsement by Planning Board Chairman as follows:

	"Approved by resolution of the New Castle Town Planning Board:
	Chairman	Date"

M. Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, the Zoning Ordinance[1] or the Planning Board.

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 60, Zoning.

§ 113-37 Final construction plans.

Final construction plans and profiles shall be prepared for all proposed streets and other required improvements. Plans shall be drawn at the same scale as the final plat and on the same size sheets, but not on the same sheets. The following information shall be shown:

A. Plans and profiles showing the location and a typical cross section of street pavements, including curbs and gutters, sidewalks, manholes and catch basins; the location of street trees, streetlighting and street signs; the location, size and invert elevations of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, stormwater drains and fire hydrants; the location and size of all water, gas or other underground utilities or structures; and the location and design of any other required improvements.

B. Profiles showing existing and proposed elevations along the center line of all streets. Where a proposed street intersects an existing street or streets, the elevation along the center line of the existing street or streets within 100 feet of the intersection shall be shown.

C. The Planning Board may require, where steep slopes exist, cross sections showing existing and proposed elevations of all new streets every 100 feet at five points on a line at right angles to the center line of the street, said elevation points to be at the center line of the street, at each property line and at points 25 feet inside each property line.

D. The location, size, elevation and other appropriate description of any existing facilities which will be connected to proposed facilities and utilities within the subdivision.

E. Where the design of the subdivision requires the regrading of land, the regraded contours shall be shown, along with estimates of the quantity of material to be added or removed and the proposed measures to be implemented by the subdivider to rehabilitate the disturbed area or areas. Where the design of the subdivision requires blasting, the blasting areas and proposed measures to reduce impacts shall be shown as required by the Planning Board.

[Amended 10-1-1985]

F. The title of all sheets; the name, address, signature and seal of the licensed engineer preparing the construction plans; the date prepared, including revision dates, if any; the approximate true North point; the scale; and consecutive numbering, as sheet ............ of ..................... .

G. A notation as follows:

"All specifications, materials and methods of construction to be in accordance with the Town construction standards and specifications and with the requirements of the Planning Board resolution of approval dated ................, 19....."

H. A notation of approval on all sheets as follows:

	"Approved by:
	Owner	Date"
	and
	Planning Board Chairman	Date"

I. A stormwater pollution prevention plan consistent with the requirements of Chapter 108A, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, and with the terms of preliminary plan approval shall be required for final subdivision plat approval that qualifies as or authorizes a land development activity as defined in Chapter 108A. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 108A. The approved final subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of that chapter.

[Added 4-10-2007 by L.L. No. 3-2007 [1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This local law also provided for the renumbering of former Subsection I as Subsection J.

J. Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, the Zoning Ordinance[2] or the Planning Board.

[2] Editor's Note: See Ch. 60, Zoning.