Open Space Requirements Summary
Subdivision Forms and Requirements
See Section VI of the Subdivision regulations for detailed description.
Requirements
- 1 acre per 5 lots and not less than 15% of the total area
- archeological significance must be taken into consideration
Conditions for open space
- shall have suitable access (minimum of 25 ft)not calculated as part of open space
- subdivisions of 20 lots or more shall provide land for suitable recreation
- see sec. VI.6 for: ratio of wetland
- allowed use
- site improvements
Methods of Disposition
- See Section VI.2 of the Subdivision Regulations
Legal Transfer
Easements/open space
- All easements shall be recorded prior to road construction
- All open space shall be recorded prior to or at the time of road approval
- All easement/open space boundaries shall be marked in the field prior to construction
- All open space preserved by measurements or restrictions shall comply with CGS Sec. 47-42(a) through Sec. 47-42(c)
Warrantee Deeds
- shall be accompanied by a certificate of title
- shall be held in escrow until accepted by the Town
Performance Bonding - for improvements
- procedure and requirements as shown under bonding
- improvements shall be completed prior to 50% of the lots in the subdivision