Informal Opinion No.

Scott F. Chatfield, Esq. Village Attorney, Tully

You have indicated that a developer plans to convey land to a purchaser that does not front on a public highway but will also convey contiguous land to be owned by the purchaser in common with others that includes a right of access to a public highway. You have asked whether these conditions afford sufficient access to meet the requirements of section280-a of the Town Law.

Under section 280-a, no permit for the erection of a building may be issued unless a street or highway providing access to the proposed structure has been planned or is in…