A.
The sketch plan initially submitted to the Planning Board shall be
based on Tax Map information or some other similarly accurate base
map at a scale (preferably not less than 200 feet to the inch) to
enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet.
B.
The sketch plan shall be submitted, showing the following information [except that, where a subdivision is believed to fall in the exempt subdivision category, and is so classified by the Planning Board, the Planning Board may waive requirements in Subsection B(1), (2), (5) and (6) of this section]:
(1)
The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation
to the entire tract and the distances to the nearest street intersection.
(2)
All existing structures, wooded areas, streams and other significant
physical features within the portion to be subdivided and within 200
feet thereof. If topographic conditions are significant, contours
shall also be indicated at intervals of not more than 10 feet.
(3)
The name of the owner and of all adjoining property owners as disclosed
by the most recent municipal tax records.
(4)
The Tax Map sheet, block and lot numbers, if available.
(5)
All the utilities available, and all streets which are either proposed,
mapped or built.
(6)
The proposed pattern of lots (including lot width and depth), street
layout, recreation areas, systems of drainage, sewerage and water
supply within the subdivided areas.
(7)
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements,
covenants or zoning lines.
In the case of minor subdivisions only, the subdivision plat
application shall include the following information:
A.
A copy of such covenants or deed restrictions as are intended to
cover all or part of the tract
B.
An actual field survey of the boundary lines of the tract may be
required, giving complete descriptive data by bearings and distances,
made and certified to by a licensed land surveyor.
C.
Proposed subdivision name, name of the town and county in which it
is located.
D.
The date, North point, map scale, name and address of record owner
and subdivider.
E.
The plat to be filed with the County Clerk shall be printed upon
Mylar.
The following documents shall be submitted for conditional approval:
A.
Five copies of the preliminary plat prepared at a scale of not more
than 100 but preferably not less than 50 feet to the inch, showing:
(1)
Proposed subdivision name, name of town and county in which it is
located, date, true North point, scale, name and address of record
owner, subdivider and engineer or surveyor, including license number
and seal.
(2)
The names of all subdivisions immediately adjacent and the name of
the owners of record of all adjacent property.
(3)
All parcels of land proposed to be dedicated to public use and the
conditions of such dedication.
(4)
Location of existing property lines, easements, buildings, watercourses,
marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, and other significant existing
features for the proposed subdivisions and adjacent property.
(5)
Location of existing sewers, water mains, culverts and drains on
the property, with pipe sizes, grades and direction of flow.
(6)
Contours with intervals of five feet or less as required by the Board,
including elevations on existing roads. Approximate grading plan if
natural contours are to be changed more than two feet.
(7)
The width and location of any streets or public ways or places shown
on the Official Map or the Master Plan, if such exists, within the
area to be subdivided, and the width, location, grades and street
profiles of all streets or public ways proposed by the developer.
(8)
The approximate location and size of all proposed waterlines, valves,
hydrants and sewer lines, and fire alarm boxes. Connection to existing
lines or alternate means of water supply or sewage disposal and treatment
as provided in the Public Health Law. Profiles of all proposed waterlines
and sewer lines.
(9)
Storm drainage plan indicating the approximate location and size
of proposed lines and their profiles. Connection to existing lines
or alternate means of disposal.
(10)
Where such features are proposed, plans and cross-sections shall
show the proposed location and type of sidewalks, streetlighting standards,
street trees, curbs, water mains, sanitary sewers and storm drains,
and the size and type thereof, the character, width and depth of pavements
and subbase, the location of manholes, basins and underground conduits.
(11)
Preliminary designs of any bridges or culverts which may be
required.
(12)
The proposed lot lines with approximate dimensions and area
of each lot.
(13)
Where the topography is such as to make difficult the inclusion
of any of the required facilities within the public areas as laid
out, the preliminary plat shall show the boundaries of proposed permanent
easements over or under private property, which permanent easements
shall not be less than 20 feet in width and which shall provide satisfactory
access to an existing public highway or other public highway or public
open space shown on the subdivision or the Official Map.
(14)
An actual field survey of the boundary lines of the tract, giving
complete descriptive data by bearings and distances, made and certified
to by a licensed land surveyor. The corners of tract shall also be
located on the ground and marked by substantial monuments of such
size and type as approved by the Town-authorized Engineer and shall
be referenced as shown on the plat.
B.
If the application covers only a part of the subdivider's entire
holding, a map of the entire tract, drawn at a scale of not less than
400 feet to the inch, showing an outline of the platted area with
its proposed streets and indication of the probable future street
system with its grades and drainage in the remaining portion of the
tract and the probable future drainage layout of the entire tract,
shall be submitted. The part of subdivider's entire holding submitted
shall be considered in the light of the entire holdings.
C.
A copy of such covenant or deed restrictions as are intended to cover
all or part of the tract.
The following documents shall be submitted for plat approval:
A.
The plat to be filed with the County Clerk shall be printed upon
Mylar. The plat shall be drawn at a scale of no more than 100 feet
to the inch and oriented with the North point at the top of the map.
When more than one sheet is required, an additional index sheet of
the same size shall be filed, showing to scale the entire subdivision
with lot and block numbers clearly legible. The plat shall show:
(1)
Proposed subdivision name or identifying title and the name of the
town and county in which the subdivision is located, the name and
address of record owner and subdivider, name, license number and seal
of the licensed land surveyor.
(2)
Street lines, pedestrianways, lots, reservations, easements and areas
to be dedicated to public use.
(3)
Sufficient data acceptable to the Town Engineer to determine readily
the location, bearing and length of every street line, lot line, boundary
line, and to reproduce such lines upon the ground. Where applicable,
these should be referenced to monuments included in the state system
of plane coordinates and in any event should be tied to reference
points previously established by a public authority.
(4)
The length and bearings of all straight lines, radii, length of curves
and central angles of all curves, tangent bearings shall be given
for each street. All dimensions and angles of the lines of each lot
shall also be given. All dimensions shall be shown in feet and decimals
of a foot. The plat shall show the boundaries of the property, location,
graphic scale and true North point.
(5)
The plat shall also show by proper designation thereon all public
open spaces for which deeds are included and those spaces title to
which is reserved by the developer.
(6)
All offers to cession and covenants governing the maintenance of
unceded open space shall bear the certificate of approval of the Town
Attorney as to their legal sufficiency.
(7)
Lots and blocks within a subdivision shall be numbered and lettered
in alphabetical order in accordance with the prevailing Town practice.
(8)
Permanent reference monuments shall be shown and shall be constructed
in accordance with specification of the Town Engineer. When referenced
to the state system of plane coordinates, they shall also conform
to the requirements of the State Department of Public Works. They
shall be placed as required by the Town Engineer and their location
noted and referenced upon the plat.
(9)
All lot corner markers shall be permanently located satisfactorily
to the Town-authorized Engineer, at least 3/4 inch (if metal) in diameter
and at least 24 inches in length, and located in the ground to existing
grade.
(10)
Monuments of a type as specified in the Highway Specifications[1] shall be set at all corners and angle points of the boundaries
of the original tract to be subdivided and at all street intersections,
angle points in street lines, points of curve and such intermediate
points as shall be required by the Town Engineer.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Street and Highway Specifications are attached to this chapter.
B.
A map shall be submitted to the satisfaction of the Planning Board,
indicating the location of monuments marking all underground utilities
as actually installed. If the subdivider completes all required improvements
according to this chapter, then said map shall be submitted prior
to final approval of the subdivision plat. However, if the subdivider
elects to provide a bond or certified check for all subdivision required
improvements as specified in this chapter, such bond shall not be
released until such a map is submitted in a form satisfactory to the
Planning Board.
