Minor Subdivision

Pre-Application Meeting:  

(Must be submitted with application) 

A Pre-Application meeting with the Planning Department staff is strongly recommended.  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. 

 Date of Pre-Application Meeting (if held)

Review & Approval Process: 

For review and approval of a Minor Subdivision application, fifteen (15) paper sets of  11” x 17” concept or layout plan and narratives must be submitted to the Planning Department, along with the following: (Please check) 

 Completed Application  

 Application Fee with check made payable to: “Town of Halfmoon” 

Owner Authorization form (attached), if necessary (at least one must be an original, signed copy).  This form must be submitted if the Applicant is not the Owner AND the Application is not signed by the Owner. 

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 §143-5(A)(2) of the Town Code of the Town of Halfmoon. (2 copies) 

 11” x 17” copies of the above preliminary plan (15copies) 

Building/site elevation or façade drawings/renderings (optional; may be required by the Planning Board) • 

Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEAF), with Part 1 completed and signed; (Please visit  

http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6191.html for EAF information and forms.  If you have questions regarding the SEAF, please contact the Planning Department.) (1 copy) 

Agency Review: The Planning Department may circulate one (1) full packet to the following agencies for review and comment, as necessary: 

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:  Minor Subdivision applications may require review by the Town Engineer.  If it is determined that such review is necessary, 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. 

Addressing: Final subdivision plans must include postal addresses approved by the Planning Department prior to final subdivision approval by the Planning Board.  Please contact the Planning Department for further information. 

Final Approval:  Prior to final approval by the Planning Board, a public hearing will be held pursuant to Town Code. The applicant is responsible for all associated public notice and postage fees. Following final approval by the Planning Board, 

two (2) original sets of Mylars and six (6) paper copies of the final plan must be submitted to the Planning Department for stamping and signature by the Planning Board Chair.  If the project requires approval of any other agencies (e.g. Halfmoon Water Department), all other signatures must be obtained on the final subdivision plan before the Planning Board Chair will sign. One (1) final stamped and signed copy of the Mylar and one (1) 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 complete 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 (if applicable) 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. 

Please contact the Halfmoon Planning Department at (518) 371-7410 ext. 2267 if you have any questions or to schedule a Pre-Application meeting with Planning Department staff.  You may also visit www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov for online access to the Town Code (click “E-Code" under "Town Links" on the home page).