eLaws | eCases | Laws of New York | New York Courts | Counties & Cities of New York | Code of Federal Regulations | United States Code |
 Oneonta, Town
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 88. Subdivision of Land
 Article IV. Major Subdivisions

  § 88-16. Preliminary plat requirements.  

Latest version.
  • The following preliminary plat requirements shall apply in a major subdivision:
    A. 
    Key map. A key map drawn to the following scale and containing the following information shall be provided:
    (1) 
    Scale: one inch equals 1,000 feet.
    (2) 
    Information required for the proposed subdivision and areas extending 200 feet beyond the subdivision.
    (a) 
    Relationship of the proposed subdivision to the primary and secondary highway system and main intersections.
    (b) 
    Boundary lines: building zone districts, if applicable, special districts and municipal areas.
    (c) 
    "Match lines" as needed when there are two or more drawings to show the complete subdivision.
    (d) 
    Boundary data: the proposed subdivision area shall be shaded.
    (e) 
    Boundaries of adjacent properties and property owners' names. Adjacent properties which are a part of a recorded subdivision plat may be identified by the subdivision name.
    B. 
    Preparation. The preliminary layout shall be prepared by a land surveyor licensed by New York State and shall provide all information required. All drainage and utility design shall be prepared by a licensed engineer.
    C. 
    Standard for drawing sheet. The following standards shall be observed:
    (1) 
    Scale, not less than one inch equals 100 feet.
    (2) 
    Size shall be 20 inches by 40 inches; a larger area necessitates the use of two or more sheets to show the entire subdivision.
    (3) 
    If the case should warrant more than one sheet, a clearly drawn "match line" shall be placed on both sheets.
    D. 
    Title block. The title block shall contain the following information:
    (1) 
    Name of subdivision.
    (2) 
    (Reserved)
    Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(2), Post office address of subdivision, was repealed 2-12-1992 by L.L. No. 5-1992.
    (3) 
    Name and address of subdivider.
    (4) 
    Name and address of owner.
    (5) 
    Name, address, license number and seal of the professional engineer or land surveyor who prepared the drawing.
    (6) 
    Date of original submission and for each subsequent submission.
    (7) 
    True or magnetic North and date taken.
    E. 
    Topographic contours shall meet the following conditions:
    (1) 
    Such contours shall be shown at not greater than five-foot intervals in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey (USCGS) taken at mean sea level or equivalent information developed by a licensed land surveyor.
    (2) 
    Contours shall extend 200 feet beyond the subdivision boundary.
    F. 
    Existing site conditions including the following information shall be provided:
    (1) 
    Street rights-of-way.
    (a) 
    Name.
    (b) 
    Location and width.
    (c) 
    Center line elevations at intersections and other critical points.
    (2) 
    Other rights-of-way and easements.
    (a) 
    Identification.
    (b) 
    Location and width.
    (c) 
    Restrictions of use, if any.
    (3) 
    Drainage structures.
    (a) 
    Type of structure.
    (b) 
    Location, invert elevations, gradients and sizes of all structures where applicable.
    (4) 
    Other utility structures such as water, sewer, gas mains and power lines.
    (a) 
    Type of structure.
    (b) 
    Location, size, invert elevations and gradients of all structures where applicable.
    (5) 
    Marshes, ponds, streams, rivers or similar conditions, including location and area covered, indicating apparent high-water level.
    (6) 
    Other natural features such as wooded areas, rock outcrops or isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter.
    (7) 
    Test hole data, if required.
    (a) 
    Data and location.
    (b) 
    Graphic representation of findings for all test holes.
    (c) 
    The number and location of test holes shall be acceptable to the Planning Board.
    (8) 
    Municipal or other public lands, land designated as parks, open spaces or for some other public or community use.
    (9) 
    Buildings and other structures on the subdivision which are to remain.
    G. 
    Proposed site conditions must conform to the Town Zoning Ordinance, where applicable, and shall show the following:
    (1) 
    Streets.
    (a) 
    Names to be checked at the Planning Board office prior to submission.
    (b) 
    Right-of-way and pavement width.
    (c) 
    Tentative center-line elevations at principal changes in grades.
    (d) 
    Tentative center-line gradient shown in percent of slope.
    (2) 
    Lot layout.
    (a) 
    Dimensions and area of lots to nearest foot.
    (b) 
    Easements and restricted areas with notation as to purpose (§ 88-23).
    (c) 
    Identification of lots or parcels for special use, whether they are to be offered for dedication or not.
    (d) 
    Street access to adjoining properties.
    (e) 
    Lot drainage.
    H. 
    Stormwater drainage plan. Proposed drainage structures shall be shown on the preliminary plat.
    I. 
    Utilities plans shall contain the following information:
    (1) 
    Proposed sewer plan showing structures and direction of flow and connection with existing system.
    (2) 
    Proposed water supply plan showing connection with existing system, showing mains, valves and hydrants.
    (3) 
    Proposed storm sewers and/or subsurface drains.
    (4) 
    In the case of individual sanitary systems, a typical lot layout indicating location of systems, dimensioned with reference to house and water supply, and detailed drawing of proposed sanitary waste disposal system.
    J. 
    Open space. Provisions for open space shall disclose the following:
    (1) 
    Location of open space areas.
    (2) 
    Facilities to be provided in open space areas (§ 88-19).
    K. 
    Protective covenants. A draft of any protective covenants whereby the subdivider proposes to regulate land use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development shall be supplied.