Sweden, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 134 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 134-12

Whenever any mobile home park development is proposed, the developer or his authorized agent shall apply for and secure approval of such proposed mobile home park in accordance with the following procedures: A. Sketch layout procedure. (1) Whenever a mobile home park is proposed, the developer shall prepare and submit to the Planning Board three copies of a sketch layout of the proposed park development. The purpose of this step is to afford the developer an opportunity to consult early and informally with the Planning Board in order to save time and money and to make the most of opportunities for desirable development. (2) Before preparing a sketch layout, the developer may discuss with the Planning Board or the Town Engineer the general requirements as to design of streets, reservations of land, drainage, sewerage, water supply, fire protection and other improvements, as well as procedural matters. Developers of land adjoining state or county highways are advised to consult with the District Engineer of the New York State Department of Transportation or the County Director of Public Works at the sketch layout stage in order to resolve problems of street openings or stormwater drainage at the earliest possible stage in the design process. (3) The Planning Board shall study the sketch plan in connection with the topography of the area, existing requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan and the Town Official Map, if any, and shall take into consideration the general requirements of the Town and surrounding community. Particular attention shall be given to the suitability of the land for development, the layout of proposed streets to make sure that adequate provision has been made for accommodating the prospective traffic, provisions for stormwater drainage and the adequacy of proposed sites for parks, playgrounds and other community facilities. (4) If the sketch layout of the plat is complete and satisfactory, the Planning Board may schedule a public information meeting within 45 days from the time of submission of the proposal for sketch plan approval. (5) Not more than 45 days following the submission of the sketch layout, the Planning Board shall convey a written report to the developer containing its conclusions and recommendations concerning the design of the proposed park. One copy of the sketch layout shall be returned to the developer with the report; the other copies shall be retained by the Planning Board. Copies of minutes of the relevant meetings shall be sufficient written reports. (6) The sketch layout shall comply with the following requirements: (a) The sketch layout shall be drawn on paper or other suitable material at a standard scale of not more than 200 feet to one inch. (b) It shall show the following information: [1] The title of the sketch, including the name and address of the developer. [2] A North point, scale and date. [3] Boundaries of the tract to be developed, plotted to scale. If the developer intends to develop the tract in stages, the entire tract shall nevertheless be included in the sketch layout. [4] A topographic survey showing ground contours adjacent to and within the tract to be developed at intervals of not more than five feet, and all pertinent topographic and planimetric features within and adjoining the tract, including existing buildings, watercourses and their one-hundred-year flood limits, water bodies, swamps, wooded areas and individual large trees. Features to be retained in the park should be so indicated. [5] The approximate lines of proposed streets, sidewalks, lots and neighborhood recreation areas or other permanent open space. [6] A schematic indication of the proposed system for stormwater drainage. [7] A statement as to the proposed source of water supply and method of sewage disposal. [8] Indication of the zoning of the tract and any other legal restrictions of use. [9] The name or names of the landscape architect and/or licensed professional engineer and licensed land surveyor responsible for the preparation of the sketch layout and preliminary information. B. Preliminary layout procedure. (1) A preliminary layout shall be prepared and submitted to the Planning Board for all proposed mobile home parks. The preliminary layout shall comply with the requirements made by the Planning Board in its report on the sketch layout, if any. (2) Five copies of the preliminary layout and supplementary material specified shall be submitted to the Planning Board at least 14 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. (3) The Planning Board shall review the preliminary layout in connection with the recommendations made during the sketch plan stage. Particular attention shall be given to the suitability of the land for development, the layout of proposed streets to make sure that adequate provision has been made for accommodating the prospective traffic, provisions for stormwater drainage and the adequacy of proposed sites for parks, playgrounds and other community facilities. (4) Within 45 days after the meeting at which preliminary layout has been submitted, the Planning Board shall act upon it. The Planning Board's action shall be in the form of a written report to the developer stating whether or not the preliminary layout is conditionally approved. A copy of the appropriate minutes of the Planning Board meeting shall be a sufficient report. The Planning Board's report may include recommendations as to desirable revisions to be incorporated in the final plat. If the preliminary layout is disapproved, the Planning Board's report will contain the reasons for such findings. In such a case, the Planning Board may recommend further study of the proposed development and resubmission of the preliminary layout to the Planning Board after it has been revised or redesigned. (5) The preliminary layout shall conform to the following: (a) The preliminary layout shall be drawn on one or more sheets of tracing material not more than 36 inches by 48 inches in size, shall be clearly marked as a "preliminary plat" and shall be drawn at a standard scale of not more than 100 feet to one inch. (b) If more than one sheet is required to show an entire tract, an index map shall be provided. (c) The preliminary layout shall show the following information: (Note that many of the requirements are repetitious of the sketch plan stage but are stated here for the purpose of clarification and continuity.) [1] The title of the drawing, including the name and address of the developer. [2] A North point, scale and date. [3] Boundaries of the tract to be developed, plotted to scale. If the developer intends to develop the tract in stages, the entire tract shall nevertheless be included in the preliminary layout, with the various stages of development clearly delineated. [4] The names of the owners of adjacent land. [5] Existing streets immediately adjoining and within the tract to be developed. [6] Existing drains, waterlines and sanitary sewers nearby and within the tract to be developed, with their location, size, type and approximate elevations and gradients, using mean sea level as datum plane; also, existing easements for such facilities. [7] A topographic survey showing ground contours adjacent to and within the tract to be developed at intervals of not more than two feet of elevation and all pertinent topographic and planimetric features within and adjoining the tract, including existing buildings, watercourses and their flood limits, water bodies, swamps, wooded areas and individual large trees. [8] The approximate lines and gradients of proposed streets and sidewalks. [9] The names of proposed streets. [10] The approximate lines of proposed lots, which shall be numbered. [11] The approximate lines and the purpose of proposed easements. [12] The approximate locations and dimensions of areas proposed for neighborhood parks or playgrounds or other permanent open space. [13] A statement as to the proposed source of water supply and method of sewage disposal. [14] Indications of the zoning of the property to be developed and any other legal restrictions on its use. [15] The location of any municipal boundary lines, existing special service district lines and zoning district lines within the tract. [16] The name or names of the landscape architect and/or licensed professional engineer and licensed land surveyor responsible for the preparation of the preliminary layout and supplementary information. C. Final plat procedure. (1) After receiving conditional approval from the Planning Board on a preliminary layout, the developer may prepare his final plat and submit it to the Planning Board for approval, except that if more than six months has elapsed between the time of the Planning Board's report on the preliminary layout and submission of the final plat and if the Planning Board finds that conditions have changed significantly in the interim, the Planning Board may require a resubmission of the preliminary layout for further review and possible revision prior to accepting the proposed final plat for review. (2) The Planning Board will be guided in its consideration of the final plat by the following procedures and requirements: (a) The final plat shall conform substantially to the preliminary layout that has received conditional approval from the Planning Board. It should incorporate any revisions or other features that may have been required by the Planning Board at the preliminary layout stage, and all such compliances shall be clearly indicated by the developer on the appropriate submission. If the developer wishes to develop the mobile home park in stages, he may prepare and submit a final plat for a portion of the area encompassed by the preliminary layout, provided that the proposed development stages were indicated on the preliminary layout reviewed by the Planning Board. (b) Application to the Planning Board for approval of the final plat shall be filed with the Code Enforcement Officer at least 14 days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered. Such application shall be in writing on a standard plat approval form, copies of which can be obtained from the Building Department. Five copies of the proposed final plat shall be submitted with the application for approval. (c) At the time of filing the application for approval, the applicant shall pay to the Town Clerk a fee in accordance with the fee schedule established by a simple resolution of the Town Board from time to time. A copy of such fee schedule shall be kept in the office of the Town Clerk. (d) If the application for final approval of the plat is complete and satisfactory, the Planning Board will schedule a public hearing within 30 days from the time of submission of the application for approval of the final plat. For the purpose of these regulations, the submission date shall be taken as the date of the first regular Planning Board meeting held not less than 14 days after the date when the application for approval was filed with the Town Code Enforcement Officer. The hearing shall be advertised at least five days before its scheduled date in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. (e) Within 45 days after the time of the hearing on the plat, the Planning Board shall approve, modify and approve or disapprove the final plat. In reviewing the final plat for a mobile home park, the Planning Board shall consult with the Town Engineer and such other officials or agencies as may be appropriate in each case. The Town Engineer shall report to the Planning Board concerning the adequacy of engineering features shown on the final plat. (f) The action of the Planning Board shall be recorded in the Board's minutes, and the developer shall be notified of such action through transmittal of these minutes. In case of disapproval of a proposed final plat, the Planning Board shall have in these minutes its reasons for disapproval. (g) After the Planning Board has approved a final plat, the developer may proceed with the construction of streets, drains and other improvements as shown on the construction detail sheet of the final plat. Within one year, unless such time limit is extended by the Town Board, the improvements shown on the construction detail sheet shall have been completed to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and/or the Code Enforcement Officer. Upon such satisfactory completion, such official shall issue a written statement to that effect to the Town Board, the Planning Board, the developer and any other interested agencies or parties. Upon receipt of such statement, the Planning Board Chairman shall sign the final plat as evidence that it has been approved by the Planning Board. (h) As an alternative to completing the improvements to be dedicated to the Town prior to having the final plat signed by the Planning Board Chairman, the developer may post with the Town a performance bond sufficient to cover the full cost of the improvements as estimated by the Town Engineer. Such bond shall be subject to approval by the Town Board in accordance with § 277 of the Town Law and shall run for a term to be fixed by the Planning Board. Upon posting of such performance bond and compliance with all other requirements, the Planning Board Chairman shall sign and seal the final plat as evidence that it has been approved by the Planning Board. Within 90 days of said approval, the Planning Board Chairman shall send a copy of the final plat to the Monroe County Department of Maps and Surveys for filing. (3) The final plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth or material equally acceptable for filing with the Planning Board Chairman and shall give sufficient survey data to determine readily the location, bearing and length of all lines shown thereon to permit the reproduction of such lines upon the ground. (4) The final plat submission shall be composed of three parts: construction sheet, record sheet and drainage report. They are described as follows: (a) Final plat construction sheet. [1] The final plat construction sheet shall be 20 inches by 20 inches or 20 inches by 40 inches and shall be drawn at a scale of 50 feet to one inch. Where more than one sheet is required to show the routine development, a key map shall be provided. [2] The following information shall be shown: [a] The title of the sheet, including the name and address of the developer. [b] A North point, scale and date. [c] The lines of existing and proposed streets and sidewalks immediately adjoining and within the mobile home park. [d] The names of existing and proposed streets. [e] Typical cross sections of proposed streets. [f] Profiles of proposed streets at a suitable vertical scale showing finished grades in relation to existing ground elevation. [g] The layout of proposed lots, including lot numbers and the proposed numbering system for homes or other buildings that may be erected on such lots. [h] The location and size of any existing and proposed sewers (stormwater or sanitary), water mains, hydrants, shutoff valves and the like, and pipes on the property or into which any connection is proposed. [i] Provisions for water supply and sewage disposal, and evidence that such provisions have received approval of the Monroe County Health Department. [j] Locations of survey monuments. [k] A plan and typical cross section of proposed sidewalks. [l] A development plan, including landscaping, for any proposed neighborhood park or playground within the tract. [m] A planting plan for street trees, indicating the locations, varieties and minimum size of trees to be planted and of existing trees to be preserved as street trees. [n] Brief specifications, or reference to the Town of Sweden Standard Specifications, for all facilities to be constructed or installed within the tract. [o] Certification by a licensed professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor as evidence of professional responsibility for the preparation of the construction sheet. (b) Final plat record sheet. [1] Unless the Planning Board Chairman specifies otherwise, the record sheet shall be 17 inches by 22 inches or 22 inches by 34 inches or 34 inches by 44 inches in size and shall be drawn at a scale of 50 feet to one inch. Where more than one sheet is required to show the entire development, a key map showing all sections shall be provided. [2] The following information shall be clearly shown: [a] The title of the sheet, including the name and address of the developer. [b] A North point, graphic scale and date. [c] The boundaries of the mobile home park and information to show the location of the development in relation to surrounding property and streets, including the names of owners of adjacent developments. In whatever manner that is practical, the park boundary shall be referenced from two directions to established United States Coast and Geodetic Survey monuments or New York State Plane Coordinate monuments. In the event that such monuments have been obliterated, the park boundary shall be referenced to the nearest highway intersections or previously established monuments. Any combination of types of reference ties may be accepted which would fulfill the requirement of exact measurements from the park boundary to reference points previously established for or by a public agency. [d] The lines of existing and proposed streets and sidewalks within the park, and the lines of existing or approved streets and sidewalks or adjoining properties. [e] The names of existing and proposed streets. [f] The lines and dimensions of proposed lots, which shall be numbered. Any lot whose area does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance shall have its area in square feet indicated as well. [g] The lines and purposes of existing and proposed easements immediately adjoining and within the mobile home park. [h] The lines, dimensions and areas, in square feet, of all property which is offered or is to be offered for dedication for public use, with the purpose indicated thereon, and of all property that is proposed to be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of the clientele of the park. [i] The location of monuments to be placed within the mobile home park. [j] The locations of existing and proposed water supply lines, storm sewers and sanitary sewers within the park. [k] The locations of any municipal and zoning boundary lines within the park. [l] Statements as to the zoning of the property within the park and compliance of the proposed lots with zoning requirements. If any lots do not comply but are covered by zoning variances, the statement should include reference to such variances. [m] A certification by a licensed professional engineer and a licensed land surveyor as evidence of professional responsibility for the preparation of the record sheet. (c) Final plat drainage report. [1] This report shall expand upon the report submitted at the preliminary layout stage and shall present plans and supporting data for stormwater drainage provisions within the development, including: [a] Plans, profiles and typical and special cross sections of proposed stormwater drainage facilities. [b] Supporting final design data and copies of computations used as a basis for the design capacities and performance of the drainage facilities. [c] A final park grading plan developed to suitable contour intervals with grading details to indicate proposed street grades and elevations and building site grades and elevations throughout the mobile home park. The contour interval of the grading plan shall be one, two or five feet vertical, the selection to result in a horizontal distance between contour lines of not more than 100 feet. [d] Evidence that the above provisions for stormwater drainage have been approved by the Town Engineer. [2] All stormwater design shall be in conformance with the specifications outlined by the Town Engineer.