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Subdivision
ProcessHowlongdoesittake?
Typically,the subdivision review process
takes approximately 8 weeks.This can
vary depending on the complexity of the
project (particularly if the project also
requires Zoning Board or Town Board
approvals in addition to Planning Board ),
the completeness of submittals,Planning
Board agenda availability,and an appli-
cant’s timeliness.
What is a Subdivision?
What are the steps involved for ap-
proval?
How long does the process take ?
What type of plans are required?
Notification
•As required by NYS Town Law,the Town
publishes a notice of Public Hearing in the
legal section of the local newspaper.This
must be done at least 5 days before a Pub -
lic Hearing.
•The applicant is required to post a sign on
the project site that is clearly visible from
the public road way.The sign must be
posted at least 14 days before the Public
Hearing.
•As a courtesy to the public,the Town also
notifies properties within a 500 -foot radi -
us of any proposal scheduled for a Plan-
ning Board appearance.
The Subdivision process involves di -
viding a tract of land into smaller piec-
es (called parcels or lots).The typicalpurposeforsubdividinglandistocon-
struct residences on the newly createdlots,or to consolidate a newly createdlotwithanadjacentlot.
The intent of this brochure is to ex-
plain the information required to apply
for Planning Board approval of a subdi -
vision,and to describe the subdivisionExpirationofapproval
The subdivision approval expires after 10
years following the date of approval un-
less construction has materially com -
menced on the project or one or more
lots have been transferred by the devel -
oper and the deeds have been recorded
in the County Clerk's Office.
review process conducted by theTown’s planning and engineering staffandthePlanningBoard.
If you or your agent have any questionsregardingthesubdivisionapprovalprocess,please feel free to call a mem-ber of the Town planning staff at (607 )
273 -1747 .
The Town of Ithaca Planning
Board meets the first and
third Tuesdays of every
month in the
Town Board Room,
215 North Tioga Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 273 -1747
(607)273 -1704 fax
www.townithacany.gov