A. 
By authority of resolution of the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Canastota, adopted pursuant to provisions of Article 7 of the Village Law, the Planning Board has been authorized and empowered to approve plats for subdivisions within the Village of Canastota.
B. 
The Planning Board is authorized and empowered to:
(1) 
Approve plats showing lots, blocks and sites, with or without streets.
(2) 
Conditionally approve preliminary plats.
(3) 
Pass and approve development of entirely or partially undeveloped plats already filed in the office of the County Clerk.
(4) 
Modify applicable residential provisions of the Zoning Ordinance[1] simultaneously with approval of residential plats.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning.
C. 
It is declared to be the policy of the Village of Canastota to consider land subdivisions as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Village.
D. 
These regulations shall be known as the "Village of Canastota Subdivision Regulations."
A. 
Where the Planning Board finds that due to special circumstances of a particular plat or because of exceptional and unique conditions of topography, access, location, shape, size, drainage or other physical features of the site, in its judgment provision of certain requirements are not requisite in the interest of public health, safety and general welfare or are inappropriate because of inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity to the proposed subdivision, it may waive or vary such requirements subject to appropriate conditions.
B. 
In granting waiver or variance, the Planning Board shall require such reasonable conditions as will, in its judgment, substantially secure objectives of requirements so waived or varied.
C. 
No such waiver or variance may be granted if it would have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance,[1] Comprehensive Plan, Official Map or these Subdivision Regulations.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 230, Zoning.
As used in these regulations, the following words shall have these meanings:
PLAN, SKETCH
Sketch of proposed subdivision to enable the subdivider and Planning Board to reach general agreement as to the subdivision in meeting objectives of these regulations.
PLAT, FINAL
Final drawing showing the exact plan of subdivision, containing all information required by law and these regulations, submitted to the Planning Board for approval.
PLAT, PRELIMINARY
Drawing clearly marked "Preliminary Layout" showing salient features of the proposed subdivision in sufficient detail, indicating the approximate proposed layout as a basis for study and consideration by the Planning Board.
STREET
Any public way for vehicular traffic which affords principal means of access to abutting properties.
SUBDIVISION
Division of any parcel of land into two or more lots, blocks or sites for the purpose of conveyance, transfer of ownership, improvement, building development or sale. The term "subdivision" includes resubdivision. A subdivision shall not include division of land for agricultural purposes into two or more lots, each five acres or more in area, and which does not involve creation of a new street.
SUBDIVISION, MAJOR
Subdivision containing five or more lots or any subdivision requiring a new street or extension of municipal facilities.
SUBDIVISION, MINOR
Subdivision containing no more than four lots fronting on an existing street and not requiring a new street or extension of municipal facilities.