Chenango, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-23

A. Topography guidelines are as follows: (1) General existing and proposed within 300 feet of the tract. No greater than five-foot contour intervals; however, appropriate contour intervals may be recommended by the Broome County Health Department during the preapplication stage. (2) Specific topographic features, existing and proposed, including but not limited to: (a) Watercourses. (b) Drainageways. (c) Permanent wet areas. (d) Areas subject to flooding, including the outer boundaries of the flood hazard area of the one-hundred-year flood as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Map H-10-09, Town of Chenango, dated December 26, 1975. (e) Wooded areas. B. Existing conditions. Location of all existing development within the tract of land and 300 feet without it shall include but not be limited to: (1) Structures (note which will remain). (2) Sewer systems. (3) Wells and distribution systems. (4) Utilities. (5) Streets, roads, easements and rights-of-way. (a) Name. (b) Road specifications. Will conform to Municipal Highway Department construction requirements and will accommodate anticipated tonnage and use without unacceptable deterioration. (c) Restriction of use. (6) Depth to groundwater, at strategic points (i.e., water supply, sewerage system, etc.), adjusted to seasonally high levels. (7) Test hole data. (a) Date and location. (b) Graphic representation of all findings for test holes and locations. Consult County Health Department during preliminary stage with reference to state specifications for percolation test. C. Proposed site conditions are as follows: (1) Lot layout. (a) Total square footage per lot. [NOTE: Part 7 of the New York State Sanitary Code sets minimum lot size requirements. Larger lots are required for expando units and accessory structures. Adequate clearance around and between the mobile homes and accessory structures is necessary in order to ensure a healthy, firesafe and pleasant environment.] (b) Placement of the mobile homes on each lot. (c) The mobile home stand and support structures and provisions for tie-down of the mobile home. (d) Gradient of each finished lot shown in percent of slope through the long and short axis of mobile home stand. [NOTE: The mobile home's wheels should be removed and the unit should be placed as close to the ground as possible for stability.] (e) Fuel tanks and distribution system, if lots have their own individual systems, includes heating fuel and liquefied petroleum gas. Although setups should be standardized and in compliance with all local, state and federal requirements, locations will vary. (f) Patios, driveways, walkways and parking, with construction materials and supporting documents. (g) Refuse storage facilities per lot. [NOTE: Centralized storage and collection facilities usually must be augmented by provision for small-quantity storage on each lot.] D. Proposed general conditions are as follows: (1) Water, sewer and storm drainage systems. (a) Submission of specifications to Health Department for approval where private systems must be used. (b) If public sewer and/or water systems are available, a letter to Health Department and Planning Board from municipality approving provision of service must be given. (c) Private system developed in accord with health and legal regulations in absence of public utilities. (2) Lighting and other electrical systems. (3) All underground utilities. (4) Fuel distribution system(s) and storage where centralized system(s) used. (5) Refuse storage, collection and processing system(s), where centralized system(s) used. (6) All structures and storage buildings included. (7) Central mail facilities. (8) Recreation areas and any accessories. [NOTE: Part 7 of the New York State Sanitary Code sets minimum requirements for recreation areas.] (9) Streets. (a) Names to be checked prior to submission to Planning Board. (b) Right-of-way and pavement width. (c) Tentative center-line elevations at principal changes in grades. (d) Tentative center-line gradient shown in percent of slope. (e) Street construction materials and cross section showing depth of each. (10) Planting plans which are optional on the submittal to the Health Department may be required by other agencies. (a) Extent of planting and use of existing site features. (b) Streets, walkways, driveways, parking, home lots, permanent buildings, open space, lawn areas, trees to be saved, property lines. (c) New plantings and landscaping of buffer zones. (d) Lot plan depicting planting on typical mobile home lot.