The purpose and intent of this chapter is to provide reasonable regulations for the design of subdivisions and re-subdivisions of unimproved land and of areas subject to redevelopment in respect to public improvements and for the establishment of reasonable requirements for the location, width, course and surfacing of public streets and highways, alleys, ways for public service facilities, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street lights, parks, playgrounds, school grounds, size of lots to be used for residential purposes, stormwater drainage, water supply and distribution, sanitary sewers and sewage collection and treatment and the further development of standards to lessen the hazards of flood and to prevent or limit the construction of structures in areas prone to flooding.

All such rules, regulations and requirements are deemed to be nominal requirements for the preservation and promotion of the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the residents of the Village and adjacent areas. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

This chapter has been adopted pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-12-5, as amended, and is intended to apply to the subdivision and re-subdivision of property and to planned developments pursuant to Chapter 8 of this UDO, located or to be located within the corporate limits of the Village and, upon the proper adoption and recording of the Village Comprehensive Plan, to the property located within one and one-half (1.5) miles of the existing corporate limits of the Village provided said property is not located within the corporate limits of any other municipality.

Should the Village enter into a boundary line agreement with any other municipality having a valid Comprehensive Plan pursuant to 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-12-5, as amended, then the terms and provisions of this chapter shall apply within such adjacent unincorporated areas as provided in any applicable boundary line agreement.

Notwithstanding any provision contained in this chapter to the contrary, the exemption from compliance with this chapter and the "Subdivision Act" as provided for in 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 205/1(b)9 of the "Subdivision Act" 1 shall not be applicable to any division or partitioning of land subject to the jurisdiction of the Village. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

   (A)   Streets: Streets shall conform minimally to the requirements of the standard specifications incorporated by reference in this UDO and other conditions set forth by the Village Board. All proposed subdivisions shall conform to the street classification plan. Whenever a tract to be subdivided embraces any part of a regional major or minor arterial, so designated on the street classification plan, such part of such proposed public way shall be platted and dedicated by the subdivider in the location and of the width indicated on the street classification plan, or in conformance with Illinois Department of Transportation standards, where applicable.

      1.   Location And Arrangement:

         (a)   The proposed subdivision shall conform to the various elements of the Comprehensive Plan and shall be considered in relation to the existing and planned arterials, collector and local streets, and such streets shall be platted and dedicated in the location and the width indicated on such plan.

         (b)   The street layout shall provide for continuation of collector streets in adjoining subdivisions, and/or for the proper projection of streets when adjoining property is not subdivided.

         (c)   The street layout shall include local streets so laid out that their use by through traffic shall be discouraged.

         (d)   Should a proposed subdivision border on or contain any existing or proposed arterial, the Plan Commission may require reverse frontage with screen planting contained in a non-access easement along the rear property line, or such other treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and to afford separation and reduction of traffic hazards.

         (e)   Should a proposed subdivision border on or contain a tollway, expressway or other limited access highway right-of-way, including, but not by the way of limitation, I-55, U.S. Route 83 and 75th Street, the Village Board may require the location of a frontage road approximately parallel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for the development of any appropriate use of the intervening land such as for parks in residential districts. Such distances shall be determined with due consideration of the minimum distance required for approach grades to future grade separations.

         (f)   Half streets shall be prohibited.

         (g)   Private streets may be permitted subject to the review by the Plan Commission and approval by the Village Boards. Such streets shall be constructed in conformance with the standard specifications and shall be further subject to all other terms of this UDO.

      2.   Right-Of-Way And Easement Widths: Street right-of-way widths shall conform minimally to the following requirements:

 

      3.   Cul-de-Sacs: Rights-of-way for cul-de-sacs shall conform minimally to the following requirements. Cul-de-sac length shall be measured as the distance, measured along the centerline of the cul-de-sac, beginning at the edge of pavement of the connecting streets to the furthest edge of pavement of the cul-de-sac ball.

 

 

      4.   Street Grades: For adequate drainage, the minimum street grade shall not be less than five-tenths of one percent (0.5%). The maximum street grade shall be five percent (5%) for all arterial and collector streets and seven percent (7%) for all local and cul-de-sac streets.

      5.   Minimum Radii Of Curvature On The Centerlines: Curvature measured along street centerlines shall have the following minimum radii:

         (a)   Arterials: A minimum radius of one thousand (1,000) feet.

         (b)   Collector Streets: A minimum radius of three (300) hundred feet.

         (c)   Other Streets: A minimum radius of two hundred fifty (250) feet.

      6.   Tangents: Between reverse curves there shall be not less than a minimum tangent for:

         (a)   Arterials: Three hundred (300) feet.

         (b)   Collector Streets: One hundred (100) feet.

         (c)   Other Streets: Fifty (50) feet.

      7.   Intersections:

         (a)   All residential street intersections shall have a minimum curb return radius of twenty-five (25) feet. All other residential and nonresidential street intersections shall have a minimum curb return radius of forty (40) feet.

         (b)   At all street intersections with arterials and collector streets, an easement shall be established within the triangular area formed at the intersection of any street right-of-way lines by a straight line drawn between said right-of-way lines at a distance along each line of twenty-five (25) feet from their point of intersection.

         (c)   At alley intersections, the curbs and paving shall be rounded by an arc of at least twenty-five (25) feet in radius.

         (d)   All streets intersecting an arterial or collector street shall do so at right angles or as nearly as possible. Intersection angles of less than sixty (60) degrees shall not be permitted.

         (e)   Curved streets, intersecting with arterials and streets, shall do so with a tangent section of centerline fifty (50) feet in length measured from the right-of-way line of the arterial or collector street.

      8.   Street Jogs: Any street which jogs with arterials, collectors or nonresidential streets with centerline offsets of less than two hundred twenty-five (225) feet shall not be permitted; any street which jogs between other residential streets with centerline offsets of less than one hundred twenty five (125) feet shall not be permitted.

      9.   Grading And Centerline Gradients: Different connecting street gradients shall be connected with vertical parabolic curves. Minimum length in feet of these curves shall provide a stopping sight distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet.

      10.   Acceleration-Deceleration Lanes: Streets which intersect with arterial or collector streets shall be provided with paved acceleration and deceleration lanes and passing lanes on both sides of the roadway. Such lanes shall be provided in keeping with the standards approved, from time to time, by resolution by the President and Village Boards for this type of improvement.

   (B)   Blocks: Blocks within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:

      1.   Sizes:

         (a)   Maximum length for blocks in residential subdivisions shall not exceed eight hundred (800) feet in length, except where in the opinion of the Village conditions may justify a greater distance.

         (b)   Maximum length for blocks in nonresidential or mixed-use subdivisions shall not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet in length, except where in the opinion of the Plan Commission conditions may justify a greater distance.

         (c)   Widths of blocks shall be determined by the condition of the layout and shall be suited to the intended layout.

      2.   Public Walkways:

         (a)   Location of public walkways or crosswalks may be required by the Plan Commission to obtain satisfactory pedestrian access to private and public facilities such as, but not limited to, schools and parks, and where blocks exceed nine hundred (900) feet in length.

         (b)   Easements for public walkways shall be at least twelve (12) feet in width. Pavement shall be designed and constructed in conformance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Boards. Typical cross sections of this easement shall be provided.

      3.   Easements:

         (a)   Utility easements along right-of-way lines shall be provided as required in Table 9-7-03(A)(3).

         (b)   Drainage and utility easements shall be provided as follows:

            (1)   Interior Rear Yards: Ten (10) feet.

            (2)   Peripheral Rear Yards: Twenty (20) feet.

            (3)   Interior Side Yards With Utilities: Ten (10) feet.

            (4)   Peripheral Side Yards: Ten (10) feet.

            (5)   Peripheral Side Yards With Utilities: Twenty (20) feet.

            (6)   Interior Side Yards: Five (5) feet.

         (c)   In cases where the subdivider can demonstrate that additional easement areas are adjacent to the subject property, which are located within the Village corporate limits, and which grant proper easement rights to the Village, the subdivider may, at the sole discretion of the Village, be allowed to reduce easement areas. In no case shall easement areas on any property be reduced below five (5) feet.

         (d)   Recommendations on the proposed layout of telephone and electric company easements should be sought from all of the utility companies serving the area. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to submit copies of the approved preliminary plat to all appropriate public utility agencies.

      4.   Lots: Lots within subdivisions shall conform to the following standards:

         (a)   Sizes And Shapes:

            (1)   The lot size, width, depth and shape in any subdivision proposed for residential uses shall be appropriate for the location and the type of development contemplated.

            (2)   Lot areas and widths shall conform to at least the minimum requirements of the UDO for the Zoning District in which the subdivision is proposed.

            (3)   Building setback lines shall conform to at least the minimum requirements of the UDO.

            (4)   Excessive lot depth in relation to width shall be avoided. A depth to width ratio of three to one (3:1) shall normally be considered a maximum.

            (5)   Through lots having frontage on two (2) parallel streets are discouraged and shall only be permitted in circumstances where the Village Board determines that the health, safety and general welfare of the affected public will not be adversely impacted.

         (b)   Arrangement:

            (1)   Every lot shall front on a street.

            (2)   Side lot lines shall be at right angles or radial to the street lines.

            (3)   Streets and lots shall be arranged, to the extent possible, so as to assure that dwellings do not face rear or side yards of lots across streets wherever possible. Where such lot relationships are permitted to exist, through lots shall be screened from the street by berms or intensive and obscuring landscaping.

      5.   Natural Environmental Features: The natural environmental features and character of lands shall be preserved wherever possible. Due regard must be shown for all natural features such as large trees, natural groves, watercourses and similar community assets that will add attractiveness and value to the property, if preserved. The preservation of drainage and natural stream channels shall be considered by the subdivider and the dedication and provision of adequate barriers where appropriate, shall be required. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

   (A)   Public Improvements: This chapter sets forth the minimum acceptable standard of improvements for all subdivisions, re-subdivisions and planned developments. The required level of improvement shall apply to all improvements whether public or private and shall, to the extent legally permissible, apply to previously approved subdivisions, re-subdivisions and planned developments, where no final engineer approval has been granted. All those improvements for which standards are not specifically set forth shall have said standards set by resolution or published rules of the Village Board. All improvements shall meet the standards set forth in the Village's Public Improvements Specification Manual or other resolution or published rules of the Village Board.

   (B)   Streets: All streets and appurtenances shall be constructed in accordance with details and specifications approved by the Village Board as follows:

      1.   General Requirements:

         (a)   A registered professional engineer acting for the subdivider shall present sufficient data and information relative to the proposed street improvements to ensure satisfactory grading and drainage.

         (b)   Street profile plans for all streets in subdivisions shall be prepared by a registered professional engineer in accordance with the requirements of this UDO and the Village Administrator or their designee. The engineer shall be responsible for establishing the proper lines and grades for all earthwork and drainage.

         (c)   All grading shall be done in a workmanlike manner to grades established by the subdivider's professional engineer and approved by the Village Administrator or their designee.

      2.   Street Pavement Width Standards: All streets to be constructed pursuant to these regulations shall be minimally constructed to the widths set forth in the following schedule. All widths shall be deemed to be measured from back of curb to back of curb. All taper sections at intersections, acceleration, deceleration, bypass and other turning lanes shall be in addition to the requirements set forth in this subsection.

      3.   Curbs And Gutter: All streets are to be designed and constructed with curbs and gutters in accordance with standard specification adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Board.

      4.   Street Pavements: All streets pavements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with standard specifications adopted from time to time, by resolution of the Village Board.

      5.   Unpaved Areas: All unpaved areas within dedicated rights-of-way shall be graded and sodded in accordance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the President and Village Board.

   (C)   Utilities:

      1.   Requirements For Underground Wiring: All lines for telephone, electric, television and other similar services distributed by wire or cable are to be placed underground entirely throughout a subdivided area. Such conduits or cables shall be placed within dedicated rights-of-way or, where applicable, easements. All such facilities placed in dedicated rights-of-way or easements shall be planned so as not to conflict with other underground utilities. All such facilities shall be constructed in accordance with standards of construction approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, and in conformance with the franchise of said utilities. All drainage and underground utility installations which traverse privately owned property shall be protected by easements granted by the subdivider.

      2.   Storm Drainage System And Other Drainage Improvements: Storm drainage and other drainage improvements as required by this UDO shall be designed and constructed in accordance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Board.

         (a)   All paved and unpaved areas within dedicated rights-of-way shall incorporate design and management elements which will reduce the pollutional content of road stormwater runoff in a manner consistent with the regulations contained in Section 208, Water Quality Plan, Public Law 92-500, Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended.

      3.   Public Water Supply And Distribution Systems And Sanitary Sewerage Systems: All lots shall be improved with a public water supply and distribution, including fire protection capacity, and sewerage systems which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Board. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to municipal uses, parks, and single-family detached residences in the R-1 Residential District.

      4.   Private Water Supply And Private Sanitary Sewage Systems: Private water supply and private sanitary sewage systems (all systems not under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency) when permitted, shall comply with the provisions of applicable Federal, State and County UDOs and regulations and the provisions of this UDO.

   (D)   Other Improvements:

      1.   Sidewalks: Sidewalks, in accordance with Section 9-5-07 shall be provided on the sides of all street rights-of-way adjacent to and contained within the subdivision being developed.

      2.   Public Walkways: Public walkways shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this UDO. Planting pockets shall be provided in public walkways for tree and shrub plantings. The planting and landscaping plan shall meet with the approval of the Plan Commission. Fences or other improvements may also be required if the Plan Commission determines they are necessary to protect adjacent property owners.

         (a)   All improvements required in this Section shall be designed and constructed in conformance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution, of the Village Board.

      3.   Plantings: All unpaved areas within the street right-of-way shall be seeded or sodded. Before the release of the twelve (12) month maintenance bond can be recommended by the Village Engineer, all unpaved areas between the edge of the road pavement and the right-of-way line must support an adequate mat of grass. Provision shall be made to assure growth of all landscaping. Street trees shall be planted on both sides of each proposed street except where there are existing trees present and preserved. Street trees newly planted shall be no further apart than fifty (50) feet or one tree per inside lot and two (2) trees on corner lots, whichever is greater. The types of trees shall be limited to those varieties as approved by the Plan Commission. Newly planted street trees shall not be less than three (3) inches in caliper, measured one (1) foot from the ground. The species of trees so planted shall be alternated so that trees of the same species shall not be planted consecutively. The planting schedule and sequence shall be subject to the approval of the Plan Commission. The planting of species identified as invasive by the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources shall be prohibited.

         (a)   Protective screen planting may be required to secure a reasonably effective physical barrier between residential property and adjoining uses to minimize adverse conditions of sight and sound. The screen plantings shall be prepared, submitted and shall meet the approval of the Village Board.

      4.   Street Lighting: The subdivider shall provide street lighting in all subdivisions which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution by the Village Board.

      5.   Street Signs: Each subdivider shall erect street name signs at each intersection indicating the names of streets as shown on the final plat, including the numbering sequences as established in the Village address ordinance. The signs shall be clearly legible to persons approaching the intersection from any direction and shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution by the Village Board.

      6.   Commercial, Industrial, Officer Research And Multi-Family And Parking And Lighting: The subdivider shall provide parking and parking lots and site lighting in all developments which shall be designed and constructed in accordance with standard specifications adopted, from time to time, by resolution of the Village Boards.

   (E)   Acceptance Of Public Improvements: Upon completion of any public improvements in any area or phase of development, and further, upon the submission to the Village of a certification from the engineering firm employed by the subdivider affirming that said public improvements or portions or segments thereof have been completed in conformance with this UDO and all engineering plans and specifications submitted pursuant thereto, the Village shall within twenty (20) days after written notice from the subdivider either: (a) accept said improvement, or, (b) designate in writing to the subdivider all alterations which shall be required to obtain final acceptance of said public improvements, specifically citing the sections of the appropriate UDO or the standard specifications adopted pursuant thereto relied upon by the Village in declining acceptance. After acceptance of any public improvement by the Village, any letter of credit, cash deposit, completion bond or other guaranty required by this UDO securing the construction of said public improvement shall be remitted or released to the subdivider in accordance with the terms of the subdivision improvement agreement. Upon completion and acceptance by the Village, owners shall convey and transfer said public improvements or any part thereof so accepted to the Village by appropriate bills of sale or other documents. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

   (A)   Major Subdivision: A major subdivision is any subdivision that does not meet the criteria for a minor subdivision as detailed in Section 9-7-05(B).

   (B)   Minor Subdivision: A minor subdivision is a subdivision in which any of the following conditions exist:

      1.   Subdivisions creating fewer than five (5) or fewer lots and the entire property to be subdivided is ten (10) acres or less;

      2.   Subdivision solely for the creation of public right of way or other public tracts;

      3.   Consolidation of two (2) or more lots into fewer lots on an approved final plat;

      4.   Lot line or boundary adjustments to an approved final plat; or

      5.   Correction of errors or omissions on an approved final plat, such as legal description errors, typographical and mapping errors, lot identification errors, and surveyor corrections. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

   (A)   Major Subdivision Procedures Outline: The process for review and approval of a major subdivision shall include the steps and responsible parties outlined in Table 9-7-06(A) and detailed in Section 9-7-06(B-F).

 

   (B)   Sketch Plan Stage: An applicant for a major subdivision shall submit a sketch plan. The purpose of the sketch plan is twofold. First, it provides the Village the opportunity to describe the community's vision to the applicant. Second, it gives the applicant an opportunity to discuss their development plans, explain how the plans will further the community's vision, and obtain input and direction from the Plan Commission and the Village Board early in the process. The ultimate goal of this process is to help the applicant develop a plan that fosters the community's vision, while minimizing the cost to the applicant.

      1.   Pre-Application Conference: A pre-application conference with the Village Administrator or their designee is required before the applicant may submit a sketch plan. Any comment made by the Village Administrator or their designee at the pre-application conference shall neither be intended or construed as a formal or informal recommendation for the approval of the major subdivision or component thereof, nor shall be intended or construed as a binding decision of the Village. Topics to be discussed at the pre-application conference may include:

         (a)   Applicant's goals for the property;

         (b)   Village vision and expectations regarding the character and quality of development;

         (c)   Infrastructure requirements;

         (d)   Community Design and Development Standards;

         (e)   Village regulations and standards;

         (f)   The application and review process;

         (g)   Submittal requirements;

         (h)   Applicable fees and costs; and/or

         (i)   Scheduling issues.

      2.   Sketch Plan Submittal And Village Administrator Review:

         (a)   The sketch plan, including all information required in the UDO Application Requirements Manual, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator or their designee.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall review the application to determine that all required information has been submitted and notify the applicant of completeness or deficiencies.

         (c)   The Village Administrator or their designee, pursuant to the standards for review in Section 9-7-08, shall prepare a report to the applicant identifying issues of concern to be addressed.

   (C)   Preliminary Plat: The purpose of the preliminary plat application is to provide the Village with an overall plan for the proposed development.

      1.   Pre-Application Conference: A pre-application conference with the Village Administrator or their designee is required before the applicant may submit a Preliminary Plat application. Any comment made by the Village Administrator or their designee at the pre-application conference shall neither be intended or construed as a formal or informal recommendation for the approval of the major subdivision or component thereof, nor shall be intended or construed as a binding decision of the Village. Topics to be discussed at the pre-application conference may include:

         (a)   Village regulations and standards;

         (b)   Infrastructure requirements;

         (c)   The application and review process;

         (d)   Submittal requirements;

         (e)   Applicable fees and costs; and/or

         (f)   Scheduling issues.

      2.   Preliminary Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The Preliminary Plat, including all information required in the UDO Application Requirements Manual, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator or their designee.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall review the application to determine that all required information has been submitted and notify the applicant of completeness or deficiencies. The Village Administrator or their designee may refer the preliminary grading and drainage plan to the Public Works Director for additional review.

         (c)   Failure to cure the deficiencies or submit a revised preliminary plat within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      3.   Village Administrator Or Their Designee Preliminary Plat Report:

         (a)   After the determination of completeness, the application shall be reviewed by the Village Administrator or their designee pursuant to the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall prepare and issue a report to the applicant identifying issues of concern to be addressed as well as a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

      4.   Revised Preliminary Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The applicant shall revise the preliminary plat as necessary based on the issues of concern identified by the Village Administrator or their designee in the preliminary plat report.

         (b)   The revised preliminary plat shall be accompanied by a letter explaining how all of the issues of concern have been addressed and detailing any other changes that have been made to the Preliminary Plat.

         (c)   The applicant shall submit the revised preliminary plat to the Village Administrator or their designee who shall review the revised application for the purpose of ensuring that all required information has been provided and that all issues of concern have been addressed. Once it is determined that all required information has been submitted and all issues of concern addressed, the application shall be referred to the Plan Commission. If the Village Administrator or their designee determines that the required information and/or issues of concern have not been addressed, the Village Administrator or their designee shall notify the applicant of such deficiencies.

         (d)   Failure to cure the deficiencies or resubmit a revised plat within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      5.   Plan Commission Preliminary Plat Public Hearing And Recommendation:

         (a)   The Preliminary Plat application shall be scheduled for public hearing before the Plan Commission and noticed pursuant to Section 9-9-03(B).

         (b)   The Plan Commission, within thirty (30) days of conducting a public hearing, considering the recommendation of the Village Administrator or their designee, and reviewing the application, shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application to the Village Board, based upon the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

      6.   Village Board Preliminary Plat Public Hearing And Action:

         (a)   Following the recommendation of the Plan Commission, the Preliminary Plat application shall be scheduled for a public hearing before the Village Board and noticed pursuant to Section 9-9-03(B). Notice for the Plan Commission and Village Board public hearing may run concurrently.

         (b)   The Village Board, after conducting a public hearing, considering the recommendation of the Plan Commission, and Village Administrator or their designee, and reviewing the application, shall decide, by resolution, to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based upon the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

      7.   Effect Of Approval Or Denial:

         (a)   If the Village Board denies the preliminary plat application, the applicant shall be required to restart the process at the Pre-Application Conference stage.

         (b)   Approval of any preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year unless a phasing plan and schedule for final platting is approved with the Preliminary Plat.

         (c)   Approval of the Preliminary Plat remains in effect continuously if final plats are being filed and approved in accordance with the approved phasing and schedule.

         (d)   In the event that the final plat has not been submitted within the time set forth herein, or subsequent phases are not submitted in accordance with the approved schedule, the Preliminary Plat shall be deemed null and void and the applicant shall be required to restart the Preliminary Plat review.

   (D)   Final Plat: The purpose of the Final Plat application is to complete the subdivision of land consistent with the approved Preliminary Plat.

      1.   Final Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The Final Plat application shall conform to the Preliminary Plat as approved by the Village Board and shall address all conditions of approval required by the Village Board. Final plat applications may be submitted concurrently with a Preliminary Plat application.

         (b)   The Final Plat, including all information required in UDO Application Requirements Manual, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator or their designee.

         (c)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall review the application to determine that all required information has been submitted and notify the applicant of completeness or deficiencies.

         (d)   Failure to cure the deficiencies within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      2.   Village Administrator Or Their Designee Final Plat Report:

         (a)   After the determination of completeness, the application shall be reviewed by the Village Administrator or their designee to ensure the application conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat, addresses all conditions of approval required by the Village Boards and meets the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall prepare and issue a report to the applicant identifying issues of concern to be addressed as well as a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

      3.   Revised Final Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The applicant shall revise the Final Plat as necessary based on the issues of concern identified by the Village Administrator or their designee in the Final Plat Report.

         (b)   The revised Final Plat shall be accompanied by a letter explaining how all of the issues of concern have been addressed and detailing any other changes that have been made to the Final Plat.

         (c)   The applicant shall submit the revised Final Plat to the Village Administrator or their designee who shall review the revised application for the purpose of ensuring that all required information has been provided and that all issues of concern have been addressed. Once it is determined that all required information has been submitted and all issues of concern addressed, the application shall be referred to the Plan Commission. If the Village Administrator or their designee determines that the required information and/or issues of concern have not been addressed, the Village Administrator or their designee shall notify the applicant of such deficiencies.

         (d)   Failure to cure the deficiencies or resubmit a revised plat within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      4.   Village Board Final Plat Action: Considering the recommendation of the Village Administrator or their designee, and reviewing the application, the Village Board shall decide, by resolution, to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based upon the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

   (E)   Post Approval Actions:

      1.   The applicant must comply with the requirements of the Village Board and this UDO within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days of Village Board approval, or the final plat approval shall be void and must be resubmitted to the Village for Village Board approval.

      2.   The applicant shall submit the following items to the Village Administrator or their designee:

         (a)   Electronic File: An electronic (digital) version of the Final Plat in a format acceptable to the Public Works Director, with survey data referenced to the State Plane Coordinates.

         (b)   Development Agreement: An executed development agreement, as provided by the Village and in a form acceptable to the Village Attorney.

         (c)   Chapter Commitment: A chapter insurance commitment or policy issued by a chapter insurance company, certified to date of final Village Board approval of the final plat, showing the name of the owner of the land and all other persons who have an interest in, or an encumbrance on the property described on the Final Plat. The applicant shall cause to be joined on said plat those parties necessary to give unencumbered fee simple chapter to all public rights-of-way contained therein.

         (d)   As-Built Drawings: Provide three (3) copies of as-built drawings for all improvements within sixty (60) days of the final walk-through inspection.

   (F)   Final Plat Recordation: Prior to recording of the final plat, the applicant shall supply the Village Administrator or their designee with one (1) print of each page of the final plat, measuring twenty-four (24) inches high by thirty-six (36) inches wide, on bond paper, for purposes of final redline review and revisions. Once the final revisions have been made, the applicant shall supply three (3) original mylar versions of the final plat, each containing the signatures of the property owner(s), any signatures necessary to give the Village unencumbered fee chapter to public rights of way, the notary acknowledgment of their signatures, and an original signature and seal of the surveyor who prepared the plat. Following receipt of the mylars, the Village Administrator or their designee shall cause the signatures of the Village Administrator and the Village Clerk to be affixed to the mylars. One (1) original mylar of the final plat shall be recorded by the Village Clerk in the office of the DuPage County Clerk. The recording fee for the approved plat and supplementary documents as required shall be paid by the applicant. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

   (A)   Minor Subdivision Process Outline: The process for review and approval of a minor subdivision shall include the steps and responsible parties outlined in Table 9-7-07(A) and detailed in Section 9-7-07(B).

 

   (B)   Minor Subdivision Plat:

      1.   Pre-Application Conference: A pre-application conference with the Village Administrator or their designee is required before the applicant may submit a Minor Subdivision Plat application. Any comment made by the Village Administrator or their designee at the pre-application conference shall neither be intended or construed as a formal or informal recommendation for the approval of the major subdivision or component thereof, nor shall be intended or construed as a binding decision of the Village. Topics to be discussed at the pre-application conference may include:

         (a)   Village regulations and standards;

         (b)   Infrastructure requirements;

         (c)   The application and review process;

         (d)   Submittal requirements;

         (e)   Applicable fees and costs; and/or

         (f)   Scheduling issues.

      2.   Minor Subdivision Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The Minor Subdivision Plat, including all information required in the UDO Application Requirements Manual, shall be submitted to the Village Administrator or their designee.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall review the application to determine that all required information has been submitted and notify the applicant of completeness or deficiencies.

         (c)   Failure to cure the deficiencies or submit a revised Minor Subdivision Plat within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      3.   Village Administrator Or Their Designee Minor Subdivision Plat Report:

         (a)   After the determination of completeness, the application shall be reviewed by the Village Administrator or their designee pursuant to the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

         (b)   The Village Administrator or their designee shall prepare and issue a report to the applicant identifying issues of concern to be addressed as well as a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial.

      4.   Revised Minor Subdivision Plat Submittal:

         (a)   The applicant shall revise the Minor Subdivision Plat as necessary based on the issues of concern identified by the Village Administrator or their designee in the Minor Subdivision Plat report.

         (b)   The revised Minor Subdivision Plat shall be accompanied by a letter explaining how all of the issues of concern have been addressed and detailing any other changes that have been made to the Minor Subdivision Plat.

         (c)   The applicant shall submit the revised Minor Subdivision Plat to the Village Administrator or their designee who shall review the revised application for the purpose of ensuring that all required information has been provided and that all issues of concern have been addressed. Once it is determined that all required information has been submitted and all issues of concern addressed, the application shall be referred to the Plan Commission. If the Village Administrator or their designee determines that the required information and/or issues of concern have not been addressed, the Village Administrator or their designee shall notify the applicant of such deficiencies.

         (d)   Failure to cure the deficiencies or resubmit a revised plat within six (6) months from notification of such deficiencies shall be deemed abandonment of the application without further notice from the Village.

      5.   Plan Commission Minor Subdivision Plat Public Hearing And Recommendation:

         (a)   The Minor Subdivision Plat application shall be scheduled for public hearing before the Plan Commission and noticed pursuant to Section 9-9-03(B).

         (b)   The Plan Commission, within thirty (30) days of conducting a public hearing, considering the recommendation of the Village Administrator or their designee, and reviewing the application, shall make a recommendation for approval, approval with conditions, or denial of the application to the Village Board, based upon the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

      6.   Village Board Minor Subdivision Plat Action: Following the recommendation of the Plan Commission, considering the recommendation of the Plan Commission, and Village Administrator or their designee, and reviewing the application, shall decide, by resolution, to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application based upon the standards for review in Section 9-7-08.

   (C)   Post Approval Actions:

      1.   The applicant must comply with the requirements of the Village Board and this UDO within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days of Village Board approval, or the Minor Subdivision Plat approval shall be void and must be resubmitted to the Village for Village Board approval.

      2.   The applicant shall submit the following items to the Village Administrator or their designee:

         (a)   Electronic File: An electronic (digital) version of the Final Plat in a format acceptable to the Public Works Director, with survey data referenced to the State Plane Coordinates.

         (b)   Development Agreement: An executed development agreement, as provided by the Village and in a form acceptable to the Village Attorney.

         (c)   Chapter Commitment: A chapter insurance commitment or policy issued by a chapter insurance company, certified to date of final Village Board approval of the Minor Subdivision Plat, showing the name of the owner of the land and all other persons who have an interest in, or an encumbrance on the property described on the Minor Subdivision Plat. The applicant shall cause to be joined on said plat those parties necessary to give unencumbered fee simple chapter to all public rights-of-way contained therein.

         (d)   As-Built Drawings: Provide three (3) copies of as-built drawings for all improvements within sixty (60) days of the final walk-through inspection.

   (D)   Minor Subdivision Plat Recordation: Prior to recording of the Minor Subdivision Plat, the applicant shall supply the Village Administrator or their designee with one (1) print of each page of the Minor Subdivision Plat, measuring twenty-four (24) inches high by thirty-six (36) inches wide, on bond paper, for purposes of final redline review and revisions. Once the final revisions have been made, the applicant shall supply three (3) original mylar versions of the Minor Subdivision Plat, each containing the signatures of the property owner(s), any signatures necessary to give the Village unencumbered fee chapter to public rights of way, the notary acknowledgment of their signatures, and an original signature and seal of the surveyor who prepared the plat. Following receipt of the mylars, the Village Administrator or their designee shall cause the signatures of the Village Administrator and the Village Clerk to be affixed to the mylars. One (1) original mylar of the Minor Subdivision Plat shall be recorded by the Village Clerk in the office of the DuPage County Clerk. The recording fee for the approved plat and supplementary documents as required shall be paid by the applicant. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)

The Village shall use the following standards of review to evaluate applications for Major and Minor Subdivisions.

   (A)   UDO Compliance: Unless otherwise approved as a Variance per Section 9-9-04 or as a Planned Development per Chapter 8, the subdivision shall conform to all regulations of this UDO.

   (B)   Comprehensive Plan Alignment: The subdivision shall be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted plans and policy documents of the Village. (Ord. 23-0-05, 1-23-2023)