Chapter 6 Part 2: Important Points Flashcards
IP Subdivision Regulations
Protect owners within a subdivision and taxpayers from an undue tax burden resulting from the extra cost of services that subdivision generates.
IP Wetlands In New York
Are protected by the Fresh Water Wetlands Act, which allows local governments to assume jurisdiction for regulating wetlands once NSYDEC has filed a map for their area.
IP Under the State Environmental Quality Review Act…
All levels of New York and local government must assess the environmental significance of actions for which they have discretion to review, approve, fund or undertake.
IP The Zoning Board of Appeals
Reviews applications for special-use permits and area and use variances. The review is beneficial in that it safeguards the rights of property owners and ensures the fair application of zoning regulations.
IP The Development Process
Includes a feasibility study, application to the municipality, and other agencies, an environmental review, and final marketing.
IP To obtain financing for subdivision projects…
The developer may have to raise funds through a combination of sources.
IP Developers generally place restrictive covenants on the entire subdivision to…
Maintain quality and consistency.
IP In the development of condominiums and cooperatives, a detailed offering plan describing all aspects of the project must be…
Filed with the office of the New York attorney general.
IP Subdivision
A tract of land divided into lots of plots and is used for building purposes. Local planning boards coordinate the site-plan review and approval process.
