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Town of Lowville, NY
Lewis County
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All applicants for minor subdivision review and approval shall follow the procedures of this article.
All potential subdividers are encouraged to meet with the Planning Board prior to the submission of a formal application for a minor subdivision approval. Such a meeting may be used to expedite the review process by allowing the Planning Board and the applicant to be advised of the following:
A. 
The potential classification of the subdivision as minor or major.
B. 
The requirements under the State Environmental Quality Review Act.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
C. 
The possible involvement of other government agencies in the review process.
D. 
The determination of wetlands and floodplains.
E. 
The need for an agricultural data statement.
[Amended 12-29-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2012]
If the Planning Board determines that the proposed subdivision is of minor significance, the Planning Board may waive the application and review procedure as provided for in this article. Such waiver shall be in writing and shall include the following findings:
A. 
The proposed subdivision does not involve the creation of more than four lots.
B. 
The applicant has provided evidence acceptable to the Planning Board that all lots shall conform to the requirements of the Zoning Law. Such evidence may consist of proposed deeds, plot plans or surveys of all the lands included in the proposed subdivision or of part of the lands included in the proposed subdivision where such part provides the Planning Board with evidence sufficient to make a determination.
C. 
The proposed subdivision has no negative environmental significance pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.
D. 
Pursuant to the above regulations a minor subdivision waiver may be granted by the Planning Board when the parcel does not meet the current requirements as required in Schedules B and C, Dimensional Requirements,[1] and will be added to the parcel which does meet these requirements or was a nonconforming lot.[2]
[1]
Editor's Note: Schedules B and C are included as attachments to Chapter 250, Zoning.
[2]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).