Planned unit development plans and supporting data submitted by the applicant shall become part of the records of the village and remain with the village and must include at least the following information unless waived by the board of trustees. (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)

The application for approval of a preliminary plan shall be accompanied by preliminary architectural drawings and a preliminary development plan which must contain the following:

   A.   Statement Of Objectives: Each property owner-initiated PUD application must include a written explanation from the applicant describing how the proposed development provides greater benefits to the village than would a development carried out in accordance with otherwise applicable zoning ordinance standards. The statement must also include a comparison of the proposed development with the standards of the base zoning district and the comprehensive plan.

   B.   Statement Of Ownership and Proposed Use: A statement of the applicant's intentions with regard to the future selling or leasing of all or portions of the land areas or structures and the proposed use thereof. A statement and documentation verifying that the applicant has, or will have, ownership and control over all land included in the proposed planned unit development is also required. A certificate must be furnished that there are no delinquent taxes constituting a lien on the whole or part of the property.

   C.   Quantitative Summary: A projected quantitative summary including, but not limited to, the following. If the development is to be phased, the projected quantitative summary must also be broken down into corresponding phase components.

      1.   Description of the proposed development, including:

         a.   Total square footage of each subarea;

         b.   Estimated square footage of building coverage by subarea;

      2.   Description of residential units by type;

      3.   Number of residential units with projected bedroom mix and projected population;

      4.   Description and quantity of nonresidential units by type;

      5.   Projected total square footage of all commercial buildings;

      6.   Linear footage of road rights of way;

      7.   Minimum parking ratio for each contemplated use;

      8.   Maximum proposed percentage of impervious coverage for nonresidential uses;

      9.   Square footage of uncovered ground on-site;

      10.   Square footage of commonly owned and maintained open space;

      11.   Description of development standards and design criteria;

      12.   Lot coverage ratio by building type and total development; and

      13.   A description of the existing vegetation on the site and the methodology which will be employed to minimize the impact of the development on the existing vegetation accompanied by a recent aerial photograph depicting the location of the vegetation.

   D.   Adjacent Property Owners: Certified list of property owners and their mailing addresses, as appears from the most current available tax records of such county, of all property within two hundred and fifty (250) in each direction of the development, excluding the number of feet occupied by all public roads, streets, alleys and other public ways in computing the two hundred and fifty (250) requirement, as certified by an Illinois registered title company.

   E.   Utilities: A preliminary engineering study providing information on existing and proposed sanitary sewer, storm water, and other utilities necessary to service the development.

   F.   Aerial Photo: An aerial photograph of the site and surrounding property at a scale not less than one inch equals four hundred feet (400').

   G.   Open Space Statement: A statement describing why the area for usable common open space was chosen, the unique advantages it offers, how it differs or is consistent with the village's open space plan, and how it is envisioned that residents will utilize the space, either actively or passively.

   H.   Traffic Study: A traffic study prepared by a qualified expert setting forth and analyzing the effect upon traffic both within and without the village in the vicinity of the planned unit development. Such study is not to be limited to the effect on adjacent streets, but must extend to all of the surrounding areas affected and must indicate the anticipated points of origin and the direction, amount, and density of traffic flow to and from the proposed planned unit development. Such study must include the anticipated future development of adjacent undeveloped land. Such study may not be more than six (6) months old.

   I.   Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions: A statement describing the creation of one or more owners' associations to be established through a declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions, together with an executive summary of such declarations. Such declarations must be recorded and must run with the land and be binding upon any purchasers of lots or dwelling units in the planned unit development. Final forms of such declarations must be submitted at the time of final plan submittal.

   J.   Fiscal Impact Study: A fiscal impact study projecting taxes, costs, and revenues to the village and the park district(s), school district(s), library district(s), and fire protection district(s), if any, having jurisdiction over the proposed development, and population projections establishing anticipated student yield. The tax impact study should be prepared so as to coincide with the proposed phasing schedule of the planned unit development.

   K.   Maps And Graphics: A detailed drawing(s) of the planned unit development showing all preliminary information required, including, but not limited to, the following:

      1.   Boundary survey of the subject property prepared by a registered land surveyor;

      2.   All existing or proposed public and private roads, streets, alleys, sidewalks, biking and walking paths, widths of rights of way, widths of paved surfaces, and the names of existing streets;

      3.   Existing easements, including location, width, and purpose;

      4.   Lot sizes and building lines;

      5.   Surface drainage system and retention and detention areas;

      6.   Public area lighting systems;

      7.   Off-street parking and service areas, including typical dimensions and number of spaces or minimum parking ratios to be achieved;

      8.   Utilities on and adjacent to the subject property including the location and (where relevant) size of septic systems, water wells, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, gas lines, fire hydrants, electric and telephone lines, and the direction and distance to the nearest usable potable water mains;

      9.   Significant conditions on the tract, including significant watercourses, wetlands, flood plains, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees twelve inches (12") or more in diameter, soils and subsurface conditions, scenic views and vistas, houses, barns, accessory buildings, and other significant features;

      10.   Conditions on adjacent land within five hundred feet (500'), indicating land use, adjacent lots showing lot lines, structures, streets, approximate direction and gradient of ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls; character and location of major buildings, railroads, power lines, towers, and other nonresidential land uses or adverse influences; owners of unplatted land; subdivision plat by name of adjacent platted land showing approximate percent build up, typical lot size, and dwelling type;

      11.   Existing zoning districts on and adjacent to the subject property;

      12.   Open spaces, including all parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use or reserved for the use of all property owners, showing the purpose, any proposed public or private recreational facilities, or other amenities, acreage, and percentage of total area;

      13.   General location, purpose, and height, in feet or stories, of each building (other than single-family residences on individually platted lots);

      14.   Cover sheet showing name of development, name(s) of owner(s), developer and site planner, north point, scale, date of preparation, acreage of site, with location map showing relation of site to existing streets and use districts in surrounding area;

      15.   Topographic map at one foot (1') contour intervals;

      16.   Conceptual cross sections illustrating the bulk and height of proposed structures in relation to the topography, vegetation, and surrounding structures;

      17.   A drainage plan illustrating existing and proposed drainage facilities, storm water detention, and flood plain compensatory storage facilities;

      18.   A circulation plan illustrating the proposed circulation of all vehicles, including emergency vehicles, within the planned unit development, consistent with approved engineering and design standards, and illustrating the relationship of the internal streets and rights of way of the planned unit development to existing streets and rights of way immediately surrounding the planned unit development;

      19.   Landscape and vegetation inventory and preservation plan illustrating the preliminary earthmoving, if any, to be done within the planned unit development, and providing a preliminary plan for the preservation and/or enhancement of the vegetation within the planned unit development, which should include a vegetation inventory documenting all existing trees with a trunk diameter equal to or greater than four inches (4") measured twelve inches (12") above the natural grade within 00 feet of areas of disturbance or construction; and

      20.   A preliminary signage plan for each phase of the planned unit development, which must include ground and wall signs for all nonresidential areas.

      21.   Proposed construction schedule indicating:

         a.   Preliminary determination of the phases in which the project will be built with emphasis on area, density, use, and public facilities, including open space, to be developed with each phase. Overall design of each phase must be shown on the preliminary plan and through supporting graphic material;

         b.   Approximate dates for beginning and completion of each phase; and

         c.   The mix of uses to be built in each phase, if different land uses are included within the planned unit development.

   L.   Landscaping Plan: A preliminary landscape plan prepared by a registered Illinois landscape architect. The landscape plan may be submitted on a separate sheet or may be superimposed on a single sheet with the site plan and must include or be accompanied by planting and site information. The plan must include the following information:

      1.   Title block including the name of the project, the landscape architect's name, scale of the plan, north arrow, and date.

      2.   Property lines.

      3.   Name, location, right-of-way and paving widths of all abutting streets.

      4.   Note indicating zoning classification and use of abutting properties.

      5.   Existing natural features, such as wetlands, ponds, and flood plains.

      6.   Existing and proposed storm water management areas.

      7.   Typical location, height and slope of berms.

      8.   A generalized landscape plan indicating proposed trees, shrubs and ground cover for both public and private areas. Said generalized plan must provide sufficient detail by way of typical planting plans to facilitate an understanding of the overall planting scheme.

      9.   Location, general type and quantity of existing trees over four inches (4") in diameter measured twelve inches (12") above existing grade.

      10.   Indication of existing vegetation to be preserved in the proposed methodology for protecting the trees during construction.

      11.   Location of all areas to be seeded or sodded.

      12.   Plant list or schedule showing typical species, range of sizes, and minimum quantities, key symbols, correct botanical names, and common name, size and root treatment (e.g., balled and burlapped).

      13.   Location and description of other landscape improvements, such as fountains, benches, and/or lighting.

      14.   Planting installation detail must be provided in a manner consistent with the latest edition of the American Association of Nurserymen's Standards.

   M.   Architectural Plans: Preliminary building standards and materials, examples of architectural plans, and standards for all buildings in sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the style of the planned unit development, and the design of the buildings. This should include anti-monotony provisions and plans for screening service units such as refuse areas and rooftop equipment.

   N.   Density: Information on the density of residential uses, including the number of dwelling units per acre, the number of dwelling units by type, the number and size of buildings by type, the projected number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit type, floor area of building types, and total ground coverage of buildings.

   O.   Market: Market study detailing the existing conditions and impact of the proposed planned unit development, including consideration of the proposed phasing schedule of the development and estimated sales prices.

   P.   Other Information: Depending on the scale and unique characteristics of a particular planned unit development, the board of trustees may waive or modify any of the above requirements, and the plan commission/zoning board of appeals or board of trustees may require other materials to be submitted and/or included in a preliminary planned unit development plan. (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)

After approval of the preliminary plan, and concurrently with the submission for approval of the final plan, the applicant must submit final engineering plans. Final engineering plans may be phased in accordance with the phasing of the final plans. However, each phase for which final plan approval is sought must include all infrastructure improvements necessary for that phase to comply with all federal, state and local regulations. Final engineering submissions must include the following:

   A.   Engineering Plans: Engineering plans drawn to a scale not greater than one inch equals one hundred feet (100'), including complete plans and specifications for building and operating on-site and off-site water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, street improvements, and drainage detention/retention facilities prepared, signed, and sealed by a professional engineer licensed to practice in Illinois.

   B.   Utilities Plan: Plan showing recommended locations and easements for water, sanitary sewer, storm water, electric, gas, and telephone facilities.

   C.   Grading and Drainage Plan: A reproducible mylar drawing with original signatures, prepared at the same scale as the final plat and satisfying the requirements for topographic and profile studies of the Illinois Plat Act, 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 205/0.01 et seq. (1998), as amended from time to time, and village ordinances, and containing the following specific information:

      1.   Topographic information prepared from aerial photographs or surveys made by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer, showing one foot contour lines (unless the relief makes this impractical) referenced to bench marks and United States Geological Survey data;

      2.   Preliminary finished grades or contours, showing the proposed changes to the land form and the top of minimum allowable foundation elevations for proposed and existing buildings;

      3.   The extent and area of each watershed tributary to the drainage channels in the planned unit development;

      4.   The street storm sewers and other storm drains to be built, the basis of their design, the outfall and the outlet locations and elevations, the receiving stream or channel and its high-water elevations, and the functioning of the drains during high-water conditions;

      5.   Existing streams and flood plains to be maintained, enlarged, altered, or eliminated, and new channels to be constructed with their locations, cross sections, and profiles;

      6.   Existing culverts and bridges with drainage areas, elevation, and adequacy of waterway openings, and new culverts and bridges to be built with their materials, elevations, waterway openings, and the basis of their design;

      7.   Existing detention ponds and basins to be maintained, enlarged, and altered and new ponds or basins to be built with dams, if any;

      8.   The estimated location and/or extent of impervious surfaces both existing and expected to be constructed when the planned unit development is completely developed;

      9.   The slope, type, and size of all sewers and other waterways;

      10.   For all detention basins, a plot or tabulation of storage volumes with corresponding water surface elevations of the basins and outflow rates for those water surface elevations;

      11.   For all detention basins serving a tributary drainage area greater than twenty (20) acres in area, design hydrographs of inflow and outflow for one hundred (100)-year design runoff events for the site and the calculated one hundred (100)-year peak flows from the site under undeveloped conditions;

      12.   Certificate in the following form:

      STATE OF ILLINOIS )

       )

      COUNTY OF COOK )

      ENGINEER AND OWNER(S) CERTIFICATE

      We hereby state that to the best of our knowledge and belief, the drainage of surface waters will not be changed by the construction of such subdivision or any part thereof, or, if such surface water drainage will be changed, reasonable provision has been made for collection and diversion of surface waters into public areas, or drains, which the subdivider has a right to use, and that plans have been made for such surface water in accordance with generally accepted engineering practices to reduce the likelihood of damage to the adjoining property because of the construction of the subdivision.

      Registered Professional Engineer

      Date:

      By: Owner(s)

      Date:

      (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)

The final plan must conform substantially to the preliminary plan as approved. If desired by the applicant, it may be submitted for only that portion of the approved preliminary plan which the applicant proposes to develop at that time. The applications for approval of a final plan must be accompanied by copies of a final development plan, which must contain the following:

   A.   Final Document: Final versions of all documents required to be submitted for preliminary plan approval.

   B.   Final Plat: Final plats with original signatures of a final planned unit development plat, suitable for recording with the County Recorder of Deeds, which must include, but not be limited to:

      1.   An accurate legal description of the entire area under immediate development within the planned unit development;

      2.   The location and dimensions of the building lots, common permanent open space, existing permanent buildings, easements, and rights of way;

      3.   An open space easement on the common area assuring that the open space will remain open in perpetuity;

      4.   Data on each separate unsubdivided use area, including land area, number of buildings, and number of dwelling units per acre; and

      5.   Certificates, seals, and signatures required for the dedication of land and for recording the document, in the forms provided for such certificates in this zoning ordinance.

   C.   Declarations And Covenants: Final agreements, declarations, covenants, bylaws, and/or provisions which will govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned unit development. Such declaration(s) must be recorded after review by the board of trustees and final approval by the village attorney and must include, without limitation, the following provisions:

      1.    A requirement that the developer convey any private streets or roads, detention or retention facilities, and common areas to the association;

      2.   A requirement that the association maintain and repair any and all private streets or roads, detention or retention ponds, and common areas, and any and all appurtenances thereto; and

      3.   A provision that if the association fails to maintain and repair any private streets or roads, detention or retention ponds, or common areas, or violates or fails to enforce any covenant, the village may, but is not required to, enter upon the property to maintain and repair such items and take all necessary steps to enforce such covenant, and be reimbursed for all such costs by the homeowners' association.

   D.   Dedications: An agreement by the applicant stating that prior to the recording of the final plat he will fully comply with the provisions of this zoning ordinance for "Dedications".

   E.   Security For Public and Quasi-Public Facilities: A bond or letter of credit in a form approved by the village attorney posted to guarantee construction of all public and quasi- public facilities and improvements made necessary as a result of the planned unit development. The bond or letter of credit, payable to the village, must be sufficient to cover the full cost of the improvements as estimated by the village, plus twenty percent (20%). Detailed construction plans must be submitted for all public and quasi-public facilities to be built. Public and quasi-public facilities must include, but not be limited to, roads, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, streetlights, street signs, water, sewer improvements or open spaces, recreational facilities, landscaping and public parking facilities.

   F.   Construction Schedule: A final construction schedule for that portion of the planned unit development for which final plan approval is being requested.

   G.   Landscape Plan: Final landscape plans complying with the provisions of this zoning ordinance.

   H.   Maintenance Bond/Deposit: A deposit made to the village in cash, letter of credit or maintenance bond in a form approved by the village attorney, equal to twenty percent (20%) of the estimated cost of public facilities. This deposit must represent a guarantee of satisfactory performance of the facilities constructed within the planned unit development and must be held by the village for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance of the facilities by the village. After such two (2) years, the deposit must be refunded if no defects have developed, or if any defects have developed, then the balance of such deposit, if any, must be refunded after reimbursement for amounts expended in correcting defective facilities.

   I.   Storm Water Facility Bond: If the owner builds and/or uses storm water facilities in otherwise yet undeveloped areas of the district to service areas that are or have been developed, the owner must provide the village with a bond, in a form approved by the village attorney, equal to thirty percent (30%) of the cost of such facilities, to secure adequate maintenance of such facilities.

   J.   Other Information: Such other information as may be requested by the board of trustees. (Ord. 2025-1446, 10-9-2025)