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Section V. SUBDIVISION MAP REQUIREMENTS
1.      Subdivision maps shall meet the requirements of Section 7-31 of the General Statues of Connecticut, as amended, as to size and materials used.

2.     Subdivision maps shall be prepared and certified by a Registered Land Surveyor and/or Civil Engineer under seal and licensed in the State of Connecticut.

3.     Subdivision maps shall meet or exceed standards for a "Class A-2 Transit Survey" as defined by the Connecticut Technical Council, Inc.

4.      The following minimum map scales are required:
        A.      For location map showing location of site in relation to existing town roads, streets and intersections, within two thousand feet (2,000') of the subdivision: scale of 1" = 1000'.

       B.      For cover sheet showing location of all lots (when required in the case of large parcels proposed for subdivision): scale of 1" = 100'.

       C.      For detail sheet or sheets:  1" = 40'.

       D.      For road details;

i.      Horizontal: 1" = 40'
ii.     Vertical:   1" = 4'

5.      A record map shall be submitted containing the following information:

       A.      Boundary lines of the parcel being subdivided, showing any lots previously subdivided.

       B.      Proposed lot lines, areas, frontages, lot numbers, yard dimensions, percentage of lot coverage, building heights and distances from water courses.

       C.      Location of existing buildings within two hundred feet (200') of the subdivision.

       D.      Existing and proposed easements as well as an accurate outline of each property offered for public use.

       E.      The Title of the Subdivision; which shall not duplicate any title of any previous subdivision in East Hampton.

       F.      The name and address of the owner of the land to be subdivided, name    and address if applicant is different from the owner.

       G.      Existing and proposed water bodies, water courses, right-of-ways including those for utilities, sewers, on or off-site drainage, open space, and existing wetland water bodies, water courses and wetlands to be shown as delineated by a qualified soil scientist, whose signature shall be included on the record map as approved by the Town of East Hampton Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency.

       H.      Names and addresses of all abutting property owners in their correct locations.

       I.      Approval block as follows: (same for subdivision site map as provided for in subsection 6.V).

       J.      A temporary note of required improvements to be removed from the Town Assessor's files when these requirements have been met.

6.      The subdivision site map shall contain the following information:

       A.      Boundary lines of the parcel being subdivided, showing any lots previously subdivided.

       B.      Proposed lot lines, areas, frontage including all dimensions..

       C.      Site location map.

       D.      Contour lines.  Requirements for topographic details are as follows:

i.      Two foot (2') contours for the entire piece when such information is available in the office of the Commission.

ii.     For proposed roads: Two-foot (2') contours taken in the field.


iii.    For areas required by the Commission for health, welfare and safety reasons; two foot (2') contours taken in the field.

iv.     For existing and proposed drainage ways, until clearly below proposed homes, leaching fields, and reserve areas; Two foot (2')contours to be taken in the field.

v.      All other areas may be plotted using ten (10') foot  contour as shown on the applicable quadrangle maps prepared by the United States Geological Survey at a  scale of 1:24,000.

       E.      Wetlands and water courses as set in the field by a certified Soil Scientist and approved by the Inland Wetlands and Water Courses Agency.

       F.       Land shown as floodway, Zone "A", of Zone "B" on a map entitled "Flood Insurance Rate Map - town of East Hampton, Connecticut –Effective October 16, 1979", as amended.

       G.      Base flood elevation data.

       H.      Location of existing buildings on or within two hundred feet (200') feet of the subdivision.

       I.      Accurate location of proposed roads with right-of-ways, pavement widths and street lines on both sides of street right-of-ways indicating traveled way.

       J.      Existing and proposed drainage structures, indicating direction of flow.

       K.      Location of pins and monuments to be installed.

       L.      Existing and proposed easements described precisely with respect to location and limits on all easements and rights of way.

        M.      Location of proposed open space and table of requirements ratio.

        N.     Names of streets which shall not duplicate the names of any Previous street names in the Town.  
        O.      Existing and proposed utilities.       
        P.      Proposed driveways, leaching and reserve areas, and buildings.  This requirement is not intended to "lock in" the builder to a particular area of the lot, but merely to demonstrate that the lot can be built upon.  The Commission shall approve the location of driveways within cul-de-sacs.

       Q.      Zoning Classification and map, block and lot.

       R.      The name of the subdivision shall not resemble any other subdivision name in the Town too closely.

       S.      North Arrow, with reference to true, grid or magnetic North. If magnetic North, the date of the magnetic reading shall be noted.

       T.      Scale.

       U.      Date.

       V.      Approval block as follows:

                       Approved by the East Hampton Planning & Zoning Commission

                       Final approval ________________________________________
                                     Chairman
                       Date: ___________________________

                       Expiration Date: ___________________

       W.      Name and address of record owner.

       X.      Name and address of subdivider.

       Y.      Name and address of designer, engineer, surveyor.

       Z.      Names and addresses of abutting property owners.

        AA.     Street intersections and driveways on both sides within two hundred feet (200') of subdivision boundaries.

       BB.     The following statement: Per Section 8-26c of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, approval automatically expires_________________ if all physical improvements required by this plan are not completed by that date.

       CC.     The following statement: The Subdivision Regulations of the East Hampton Planning and Zoning Commission are a part of this plan. Approval of this plan is contingent on completion of the requirements of said regulations, excepting any variances or modifications made by the Commission.  Any such variances or modifications are on file in the office of the Commission.

       DD.     Any work required on existing streets to substantially meet the standards of these                      Regulations, including proposed drainage improvements.

       EE.     Road layout and details of proposed new roads, meeting the standards of these Regulations, including methods of drainage.

       FF.     Area to be dedicated to open space.

       GG.     Location and data for all deep test pits and perc tests.

       HH.     Any information relating to the subdivision, construction features, terrain elements and/or uses to which the property of the subdivision is to be put that might be required by the Commission.

       II.     Location of wells and septic systems with their appropriate and respective arcs of influence on the terrain.

       JJ.     Existing and proposed natural and manmade features including any ledge outcrops and existing stone walls and fences within the subdivision.

       KK.     Location of buffer strips and screens where these are necessary, showing the type and size, species of shrubs, trees, and other plantings.

       LL.     A description of required improvements as in 5.J. above, to be a part of the permanent record on the Town's subdivision files.

       MM.     Narrative description and/or graphic illustration of any proposed energy conservation measures to be realized through solar site design techniques to include house orientation, street and lot layout, vegetation, natural and man-made topographical features and protection of solar access within the subdivision.

NN.     Soil types for the entire parcel based on field investigations and/or the Soil Survey of Middlesex County, Connecticut, as amended.

OO.     Any locations and plans for fire protection, dry hydrants, water tanks etc.

PP.     Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the staff, nor will they be placed on the Commission meeting agenda for action other than to be denied without prejudice.

The Commission may require the applicant to prepare an Impact Statement evaluating the effect on the environment and estimated traffic on the site, waste disposal, surface drainage, water supply and other issues if the Commission feels the community has a significant interest.

If the Site Development Plan involves an activity that may have a significant impact on public health, safety, or welfare, including but not limited to pollution, environmental impacts or traffic, the applicant will be required to submit additional information addressing that impact.  If the Commission deems that a peer review of that information is warranted, or if the Commission deems that independent testing is warranted, the applicant will be required to pay the cost of that peer review or independent testing


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