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Village of New Hempstead, NY
Rockland County
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The sketch plat shall be drawn by a licensed land surveyor to a convenient scale, not more than 100 feet to an inch, and shall show the following information:
A. 
The title of the proposed subdivision, the graphic scale, North arrow, the date, the revision date (if any), the property owner's name and address, the applicant's name and address (if other than the owner) and the name, address and seal of the licensed surveyor preparing the sketch plat.
B. 
The location of property lines, existing easements, burial grounds, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses and existing wooded areas or trees eight inches or more in diameter measured four feet above ground level; the location, width and names of all existing or platted streets or other public ways within or immediately adjacent to the tract; and the names of adjoining property owners from the latest Town of Ramapo assessment rolls within 500 feet of any perimeter boundary of the subdivision.
C. 
The locations, sizes, elevations and slopes of existing sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground structures within the tract and immediately adjacent thereto; and existing permanent buildings and utility poles on or immediately adjacent to the site.
D. 
Topography, with a contour interval of two feet, referred to sea level datum. All datum provided shall be the latest applicable United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum and should be so noted on the plat.
E. 
The approximate location and widths of proposed streets.
F. 
Preliminary proposals for connection with existing water supply and sanitary sewage systems or alternative means of providing water supply and sanitary waste treatment disposal; and preliminary provisions for collecting and discharging surface water drainage.
G. 
The approximate location, dimensions and areas of all proposed or existing lots.
H. 
The approximate location, dimensions and area of all parcels of land proposed to be set aside for park or playground use or other public use or for the use of property owners in the proposed subdivision.
I. 
The location of temporary stakes to enable the Planning Board to find and appraise features of the sketch plat in the field.
J. 
Whenever the sketch plat covers only a part of an applicant's contiguous holdings, the applicant shall submit, at the scale of no more than 200 feet to the inch, a sketch of the proposed subdivision area, together with its proposed street system, and an indication of the probable future street system and an indication of the probable future street and drainage system of the remaining portion of the tract.
K. 
A vicinity map showing streets and other general development of the surrounding area at a scale of one inch equals 30 feet. The sketch plat shall show all school and improvement district lines and zoning district lines with the zones properly designated. The proposed lot lines should be shown on this map.
The preliminary plat, prepared by a licensed land surveyor, shall be clearly marked "preliminary plat," shall be drawn to 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, address and endorsement of the property owner and the subdivider (if other than the owner), the name and address of the surveyor and/or engineer preparing the plan, the scale, approximate true North point and the date.
B. 
The 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 properties adjoining and directly across the street from the proposed subdivision.
C. 
The location of all existing structures and pertinent features, including railroads, water bodies, watercourses, wetlands, rock outcroppings, wooded areas, major trees and stone walls, that may influence the design of the subdivision, plus accurate topography at a vertical contour interval of not more than two feet. The topographic data shall be determined by field survey unless the Planning Board specifically waives this requirement and/or permits the substitution of topographic information obtained from other sources determined satisfactory for the particular case.
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 section, lot and block numbers, and the 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 300 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 300 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. 
Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, Chapter 290, Zoning, or the Planning Board.
K. 
A Planning Board approval block as follows:
Approved as preliminary plat by the New Hempstead Planning Board
______________________________
_________________
Chairman
Date
L. 
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 245, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, shall be required for preliminary subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 245, Article II. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 245.
[Added 9-22-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005]
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 to proposed grades and the proposed vertical curvature along the center line of all new streets. Where steep slopes exist, the Planning Board may require additional cross sections along the proposed street.
D. 
The location of all existing and proposed monuments and other subdivision improvements.
E. 
Existing and proposed contours at a maximum vertical interval of two feet.
F. 
Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, Chapter 290, Zoning, or the Planning Board.
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 owner), the identification and seal of the registered engineer or licensed land surveyor who prepared the plat, the names of the owners of record of 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 300 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. 
Lot numbers as directed by the Village Assessor.
K. 
Endorsement of approval by the Rockland County Health Department or waiver of jurisdiction.
L. 
The following note: "No building permits, except two for model homes, subject to approval of the Architectural Review Board, if such Board is in existence, shall be issued until such time as all required public improvements except for final road wearing courses and sidewalks, if required, are completed to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer, nor shall certificates of occupancy for such model homes be issued until the completion of such public improvements. Thereafter, certificates of occupancy for such model homes and building permits and certificates of occupancy for additional lots other than the final lots, subject to the approval of the Architectural Review Board, if such Board is in existence, may be issued upon the applicant delivering to the Village of New Hempstead, for each lot, an irrevocable letter of credit in favor of the Village in a form satisfactory to the Attorney in an amount equal to twice the total cost of final road wearing courses and sidewalks, if required, divided by the number of lots in the subdivision or, in lieu of such letter of credit, upon the applicant depositing such amount of cash with the Village of New Hempstead. No building permits shall be issued for the final lots until all required public improvements are fully completed to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer and dedicated to the Village of New Hempstead."
[Amended 5-24-1990 by L.L. No. 4-1990]
M. 
Endorsement of the owner as follows:
Approved for filing:
Owner
Date
N. 
Form for endorsement by the Planning Board Chairman as follows:
Approved by resolution of the New Hempstead Village Planning Board:
Chairman
Date
O. 
Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, Chapter 290, Zoning, or the Planning Board.
P. 
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 245, Stormwater Management and Erosion and Sediment Control, and with the term of preliminary plat approval shall be required for final subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Chapter 245, Article II. The approved final subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 245.
[Added 9-22-2005 by L.L. No. 6-2005]
Q. 
The final plat shall contain the following additional information and notes:
[Added 9-20-2016 by L.L. No. 2-2016; amended 1-22-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019; amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
(1) 
The Tax Map Designation(s) for the parcel(s) that is/are the subject of this final plat is/are Section _____, Block _____, and Lot _____, as shown on the Village of New Hempstead Tax Map. A vicinity map with a bar scale, and a North arrow, shall be included on the Plat.
(2) 
Area of tract: __________.
(3) 
Zone: __________.
(4) 
Proposed use: __________.
(5) 
Record owner: __________.
(6) 
Applicant: __________.
(7) 
School District: __________.
(8) 
Fire District: __________.
(9) 
Water supply by: __________.
(10) 
Datum: __________.
(11) 
Before any work shall be authorized, a pre-construction meeting (PCM) shall be held on-site with the Village Engineer. At such time a full construction schedule will be required and strictly enforced. Any changes or amendments to the schedule must be filed with the Village Engineer as directed during the PCM.
(12) 
All utilities underground, electric service shall be in conduit of not less than two-inch diameter.
(13) 
There are no covenants, deed restrictions, easements or other reservations of land relative to this site, except as shown on this plan, subject to the findings of a complete and up to date title search.
(14) 
No sign(s) other than those shown on these drawings are permitted without prior approval of the Planning Board. Tenants are to be advised of this.
(15) 
All construction to meet with the New York State Building Code and current Village of New Hempstead specifications, whichever is more stringent.
(16) 
All drawings, plans and plats, required by this Article VI, Contents of Documents, shall be signed and sealed/stamped by a New-York-State-licensed professional engineer, registered architect or land surveyor, the profession of which licensed signatory shall be determined by the Village Engineer. Additionally, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an as-built landscaping drawing shall be submitted which is certified by a landscape architect licensed to practice in the State of New York. Said certified landscaping drawing shall indicate degree of completion of said landscaping improvements in accordance with the approved site plan. Said as-built drawings shall be submitted to the building inspector, Village Planner and Village Engineer for approval.
(17) 
No land disturbance activities will be permitted until all erosion control measures required as part of the erosion control plan are installed to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer.
(18) 
All traffic signs shall conform to New York State Department of Transportation Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(19) 
If any existing trees that are designated to remain on these plans are destroyed during construction, or otherwise, they shall be replaced in kind with a minimum of 1.5 times the caliper of the tree removed. Minimum caliper of each individual replacement tree shall be four inches.
(20) 
Installation of all utilities and site work shall be in conformance with OSHA regulations.
(21) 
Retaining walls over four feet in height shall be designed and inspected by a New-York-State-licensed professional engineer during installation and the adequacy of the retaining wall shall be certified in writing prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. Walls higher than four feet will also require a barrier fence along the top of the entire wall.
(22) 
It is the responsibility of the contractor to protect the site during construction in accordance with OSHA regulations requiring a minimum six-foot-high temporary fence with a locked gate to prevent unauthorized access.
(23) 
It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide temporary fencing to protect any area with an excavation exceeding four feet in depth if left unattended overnight.
(24) 
In the event of unplanned/unscheduled construction inactivity for a duration greater than 30 consecutive calendar days without written approval from the Village Engineer, Code Enforcement Officer or Building Inspector, the bond established for the project upon site plan approval may be forfeited to the Village for site restoration enhancement activities and a stop-work order will be issued for the project until such time that the reauthorizes work under the previous approval and a new bond is provided.
(25) 
The Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of New Hempstead, on __________, as case number __________, in the application of __________, granted a variance(s) for ____________________.
(26) 
The applications to the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Trustees, of the Village of New Hempstead, as may be applicable, shall be reviewed in compliance with Article 12-B of New York State General Municipal Law.
(27) 
The undersigned, owner and/or applicant, as a condition of approval of this subdivision plat, hereby agrees to complete the within subdivision plat as drawn and all improvements shown thereon. The applicant/owner is aware that no changes in this plat may be made unless approved by the Planning Board.
____________________
____________________
Name
Date
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 exiting 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 shall be at the center line of the street, each property line and 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.
F. 
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 Village Construction Standards and Specifications and with the requirements of the Planning Board resolution of approval dated _______________, 20___."
H. 
A notation of approval on all sheets as follows:
Approved by:
Owner
Date
and
Planning Board Chairman
Date
I. 
Such additional information as may be required by these regulations, Chapter 290, Zoning, or the Planning Board.