Major Subdivision
Pre-Application Meeting:
A Pre-Application meeting with the Planning Department staff is strongly recommended to review the application, all zoning and all site requirements. A concept plan and/or map will be needed at this time to allow discussion of plan requirements. Since you will need a site plan prepared by a licensed professional for preliminary review and/or final approval, you may wish to retain such services to assist you at this stage. Failure to conduct a Pre-Application meeting may delay consideration of the application by the Planning Board.
Preliminary Review Requirements:
For preliminary review of a Major Subdivision, please submit the following items. Please note the number of copies of each item that must be submitted: (Please check)
Completed Application (1 copy)
Application Fee with check made payable to: “Town of Halfmoon”
Owner Authorization form (attached), if necessary. This form must be submitted if the Applicant is not the Owner AND the Application is not signed by the Owner. (1 copy with original signature)
Narrative describing the request and all activities proposed for the site (15 copies)
Preliminary subdivision plan folded at a scale of one inch equals 50’ or a scale less to the inch of the entire site
prepared and signed/stamped by a licensed design professional (engineer, architect or surveyor) prepared
within the last five (5) years and which conforms to the requirements of §143-6(A)(2) of the Town Code of the
Town of Halfmoon. (2 copies)
11” x 17” hard/paper copies of the above preliminary plan (15 copies)
Building/site elevation or façade drawings/renderings (optional; may be required by the Planning Board)
Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF), with Part 1 completed and signed; Please visit
http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html for FEAF information and forms. (1 copy)
Agency Review: The Planning Department may circulate one (1) full packet to the following agencies for review and comment, as necessary. Applicants are encouraged to contact these departments directly:
Town: Halfmoon Water Dept., Halfmoon Highway Dept., Halfmoon Building Dept.
County: Saratoga County Planning Dept., Saratoga County Sewer District #1, Saratoga County Highway Dept.
Fire: Hillcrest Fire Dist., Clifton Park/Halfmoon Fire Dist., Waterford/Halfmoon Fire Dist., West Crescent Fire Dist.
Ambulance: Clifton Park/Halfmoon Emergency Corps.
State & Federal: You may be required to contact state and federal agencies directly
Town Engineer Review: Major Subdivision applications require review by the Town Engineer. An escrow account will be required to defray the costs of this review. An estimate of the costs will be provided to the applicant and a check must be received prior to further consideration by the Planning Board.
Preliminary Approval: Prior to preliminary approval by the Planning Board, a public hearing will be held. The applicant is responsible for all associated public notice and postage fees.
Addressing: Subdivision plans submitted for final approval must include postal addresses reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. Please contact the Planning Department for further information and to determine postal addresses prior to the submittal of final plans. Additionally, the U.S. Post Office has begun requiring centralized mail delivery (instead of curbside delivery) in several residential subdivisions in the Town of Halfmoon. The Town does not determine the type of mail delivery by the Post Office. Please contact the requisite Postmaster for your project to determine the type of mail delivery for your subdivision.
Final Approval: Five (5) folded sets and fifteen (3) 11” x 17” final plan copies must be submitted to the Planning Department for consideration of final approval by the Planning Board. Upon approval by the Board, two (2) Mylars and six(6) full-sized paper plan sets must be submitted for stamping and signature by the Planning Board Chair. If the project requires the approval of any other agencies (e.g. NYSDOH, NYSDEC, Saratoga County Sewer District #1, Halfmoon Water Department) all other signatures must be obtained on the final plans before the Planning Board Chair will sign. One (1) final stamped and signed copy of the Mylar and one (1) final stamped and signed paper copy will be returned to the applicant. It is the responsibility of the applicant to file necessary copies with the Saratoga County Clerk following approval by the Town of Halfmoon.
Conditions of Final Approval: Unless otherwise indicated by the Planning Board, all conditions of final approval must be completed prior to signature by the Planning Board Chair.
Changes after Final Approval: Any changes or amendments after final approval which require review by the Planning Board will be subject to additional fees. Please contact the Planning Department for more information.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review: Applications submitted by the deadline will be placed on the agenda at the discretion of the Planning Board. Once a determination has been made that an application is complete, the
Planning Board will continue its review until either approval or disapproval or the applicant withdraws the application upon written notification to the Planning Department. The Planning Board normally convenes the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m.; please verify the upcoming meeting dates following submittal of your application.
If approved by the Planning Board, please be aware that you must contact the Building Department for permit requirements at 371-7410 ext. 2260, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. A 4” postal or suite number is required and must be seen from the road for all homes, tenant spaces and commercial buildings.
Applicants are encouraged to have a Pre-Application meeting to review the proposed subdivision and discuss submittal requirements. Please contact the Halfmoon Planning Department at (518) 371-7410 ext. 2267 if you have any questions or to schedule a Pre-Application meeting. You may also visit the Town website at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov for online access to the Town Code (click “E-Code" under "Town Links" on the homepage).