(A) Conformity to existing maps or plans. The location and width of all proposed streets shall be in conformity with official plans and maps of the town and with existing or amended plans of the Planning Board.
(B) Continuation of existing roads. The proposed road layout shall be coordinated with the existing road system of the surrounding area and, where possible, existing principal roads shall be extended.
(C) Access to adjacent properties. Where, in the opinion of the Planning Board, it is desirable to provide access to an adjoining property, proposed roads shall be extended by dedication to the boundary of such property and a temporary turnaround shall be provided.
(D) Private streets. Private streets may be allowed in subdivisions, provided they meet certain standards as specified in this chapter for maintaining private streets
(E) Reserve strips. There shall be no reserve strips platted in any subdivision unless the developer can show good cause for such to the Planning Board.
(F) Large tracts and parcels. Where land is subdivided into larger parcels than ordinary building lots, such parcels shall be arranged so as to allow for the opening of future roads and logical further resubdivision.
(G) Lots. All lots shall front upon a public or private street according to the requirements of the town’s zoning ordinance.
(H) Alleys. Alleys shall be provided to the rear of all lots used for other than residential purposes. Alleys are prohibited in residential blocks unless such are approved by the Planning Board. All dead-end alleys shall be provided with a turnaround.
(I) Contour map. A contour map shall be provided if requested by the Staff Planner. The contour interval required will depend upon topographic and drainage characteristics and shall be specified by the Town Engineer.
(J) Street names. Proposed streets, which are obviously in alignment with other existing and named, shall bear the assigned name of the existing streets. In no case shall the name for proposed streets duplicate or be phonetically similar to existing streets names, irrespective of the use of the suffix street, avenue, boulevard, drive, place, court and the like.
(1979 Code, § S-5-1) (Ord. passed 6- -1987)