§ 85-115. Preliminary site plans., Article VIII. Planning Board, Chapter 85. Zoning, Land Use Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Brookhaven

Preliminary site plans may be required for PRC and MHC development. The Commissioner of the Department of Planning, Environment and Land Management may waive this requirement as deemed appropriate.

The preliminary site plan shall contain the following information:

(1)

The topography of the tract as shown in the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum, showing the location of woodland, streams and water areas and other significant land features.

(2)

The location, size and use of the site and all existing and proposed structures.

(3)

Streets, service driveways, parking areas, a comprehensive drainage plan and other proposed on-site improvements.

(4)

If the site is not to be developed in its entirety, section lines shall be drawn to indicate the initial and subsequent construction phase.

The Planning Board shall consider the preliminary site plan in view of standards and purposes of the proposed development so as to achieve maximum coordination between such proposed development and surrounding uses, the preservation of environmentally significant features and a maximum level of safety, convenience and amenity for the residents of the community.

The Planning Board shall approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the preliminary site plan after holding a public hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth at § 85-114 herein.

Upon the Planning Board's approval of the preliminary site plan, the applicant shall submit a final site plan which shall be in conformity with the approved preliminary plan.

An approved preliminary site plan shall be valid for a period of one year.