(A) If the Village Engineer finds that a proposed subdivision is unsuitable for development due to poor drainage, flood hazard, topography, inadequate water supply, landslip potential, unstable subsurface conditions due to underground mining or other reasons, and other such conditions which may endanger health, life, safety, or property, the subdivision shall not be approved unless an acceptable solution is provided. If any reviewing agencies determine that the land should not be developed due to circumstances that conflict with current rules and regulations, the Planning Commission shall not approve the subdivision unless adequate methods for solving the problems are provided by the applicant.
(B) In all cases, sites that are located wholly within the 100-year floodplain will be regarded as not being suitable for subdivision development, and development shall not be permitted. When only portions of a development site are located within a 100-year floodplain, areas outside of the 100-year floodplain may be improved, subdivided, and developed; areas inside the 100-year floodplain should be set aside as open space or places for leisure activity. For major subdivisions, a written statement shall be required by the Planning Commission describing characteristics of the development site, such as bedrock geology and soils, topography, flood prone areas, existing vegetation, structures and road networks, visual features, and past and present use of the site.
(Ord. 2024-16, passed 2-19-2024)