Pursuant to Chapter 126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Planning Commission of the Town of Old Lyme adopts these regulations for subdivision and resubdivision of land within the Town of Old Lyme, effective January 1, 1999. These regulations supersede and cancel the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Old Lyme previously in effect.
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Legal requirements for subdivision. No subdivision of land within the Town of Old Lyme shall be made, and no land in any subdivision shall be sold or offered for sale, and no subdivision improvements, as defined in § 219-3, shall proceed, until an application, including a subdivision plan, prepared in accordance with the requirements of these regulations, has been approved by the Commission and recorded in the office of the Old Lyme Town Clerk.
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Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation making any subdivision or resubdivision of land without the approval of the Commission is subject to penalties provided in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. The Town may seek any lawful remedies to uphold the purpose and intent of these regulations.
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Other laws. These regulations are in addition to other laws, ordinances or regulations governing the development of land and buildings. Where there is a conflict between requirements, the stricter specification will govern.
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Administrative policy. The Commission may from time to time, by resolution, adopt forms, policies, procedures and interpretations for the administration of these regulations.
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Enforcement. The Commission may designate an individual who shall serve as the enforcement officer for these regulations.
These regulations are intended to assure that subdivision of land is part of a balanced conservation and development strategy for the Town of Old Lyme, as recommended in the Town Plan. The most current Town Plan of Conservation and Development, adopted by the Planning Commission under C.G.S. § 8-23, is hereby made a part of these Subdivision Regulations. Subdivision of land shall be conducted in a manner which protects the health and safety of the community and preserves the character of the land and valuable natural resources for future generations. These regulations are further intended to provide the following:
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Land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used for building purposes without danger to health or public safety;
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Proper provision is made for water supply, surface drainage and sewage disposal, in order to protect public health and safety and encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the Town;
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In areas contiguous to brooks, rivers or other bodies of water subject to flooding, including tidal flooding, proper provision is made for protective flood and drainage control measures;
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Proper provision is made for an adequate and convenient system for present and prospective traffic needs, with particular regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways and safe pedestrian traffic movement, and that adequate access to properties for fire-fighting apparatus and other emergency vehicles can be provided;
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Proposed streets are in harmony with existing and proposed principal thoroughfares as shown in the Town Plan, especially in regard to safe intersections with such thoroughfares;
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Proper provision is made for open spaces, parks and playgrounds through efficient design and layout of land, protecting the natural beauty and topography of the Town, including scenic features, wetlands, watercourses, and the coastal area;
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Proper provision is made for control of erosion and sedimentation;
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Streets are properly graded and improved, necessary public utilities and services are provided, and development does not impose burdens on municipal services in excess of their capacity and planned expansion;
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Energy-efficient patterns of development and land use are encouraged; and
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All subdivisions comply with all applicable provisions of the Old Lyme Zoning Regulations.