§ 1014. Off-Site Improvements

A. Purpose. This section is intended to ensure that the subdivider or developer provide off-site infrastructure improvements in order to mitigate the impacts which are directly or indirectly attributable to new development. Such improvements may be required by the Planning Board if the Board finds that there is a reasonable relationship between the requested improvement and the proposed new development. Off-site improvements may include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Sewer and water supply improvements (within districts served by public sewer and water);

2. Roadways and sidewalks;

3. Bicycle paths, pedestrian walkways and greenways; and

4. Drainage systems.

B. Definition and Principles. As a condition of any final approval, the Planning Board may require a subdivider or developer to construct reasonable and necessary improvements off of the land being subdivided or developed. Such improvements are those clearly and substantially related to the subdivision or land development being proposed. The Planning Board shall provide in its final approval the rationale for requiring such off-site improvements and must find that a significant negative impact on existing conditions will result if the improvements are not made. All required off-site improvements must reflect the character defined for that neighborhood or district by the New Shoreham Comprehensive Plan.