This program’s goal is to ensure that the development of realty subdivisions meets current regulations regarding the water supply and sewage treatment.

Article 11, Title II of the Public Health Law requires that realty subdivisions that have five or more lots that are five acres or smaller in size must be approved by the Cayuga County Health Department before the subdivision map is filed in the Cayuga County Clerk's office.  Plans must be submitted by a design professional, a professional engineer or registered architect, and must include details showing water supply and sewage treatment systems.
 

This program provides services in the following areas:

• Reviews plans for new subdivision proposals.
• Provides information to developers and municipalities regarding plan submittal and approval process.

• Application for Approval of Plans for Public Water Supply Improvement
• Application for Approval of Realty Subdivisions
• Instructions  - Approved Subdivision Septic System (For more information on Septic Systems please see the Septic System Program.)
• Cayuga County Subdivision Review Checklist
• NYS Realty Subdivision Laws, Article 11 Title II of Public Health Law
• Part 74 of Chapter II, Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Realty Subdivision: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions about Subdivisions, please feel free to contact us at (315) 253-1405 or email your questions to cchealth@dfa.state.ny.us.