A. Formal applications for site development approval requires submittal of a plan prepared at the size of twenty four inches by thirty six inches (24" x 36") (1 or more sheets) and at a graphic scale as appropriate.
B. The "layout plan" shall consist of one or more sheets including information of a more general nature, including, but not limited to, the following: legal description; placement and size of all public utilities and improvements; easements and dedications; drainage; parking and circulation; location and size of all buildings; and units per building.
C. The "engineering drawings", if required, shall consist of one or more sheets including those specific details of the plan not already included on the required "layout plan". (1995 Code § 4.512)
D. Each submitted plan shall provide the following information:
1. The name and address of the owner/developer.
2. An area map, highlighting the proposed site.
3. A north arrow and the engineer's scale.
4. The name and seal of the registered engineer and land surveyor.
5. The legal description, street address, zoning, lot dimension, total acreage, and property lines of the proposed development. This must include existing and/or proposed street and alley rights of way and easements and any other legal interest in the land being developed.
6. All existing topographic features, including, but not limited to, driveways, pavements, curb and gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, utility lines and appurtenances aboveground and belowground, parking areas and structures (including use) and shall be shown with appropriate dimensions given. Existing drainage shall be clearly indicated by contour lines, or in the case of a flat parcel, by adequate spot elevations. The existing topographic features shown shall include enough of the surrounding areas to clearly establish the proposed development's impact and effect thereon. All elevation data shall refer to the United States geological North American datum, mean sea level elevation. All proposed contour lines shall be clearly indicated.
7. Dimensions of all required yard setbacks (see village zoning ordinance).
8. Required off street parking and loading spaces (see village zoning ordinance). If parking and loading is computed other than by means of the gross floor area ratio, so state respective data on plot plans.
9. The parking and loading area and entrances shall be shown and shall conform to the applicable ordinances of the village. The plan shall clearly indicate the area to be surfaced and type of surface material for parking and the landscaping proposed for any setback area.
10. All parking and loading areas in nonresidential zones adjoining residential premises shall be screened in conformance with the zoning ordinance.
11. The proposed building or buildings shall have the following information clearly indicated:
a. Basement and/or first floor grade given in actual sea level elevation.
b. All proposed utility service lines including size, type, proposed connection points and grade where applicable.
c. The building or buildings shall be dimensioned relative to size and proximity to lot lines and adjacent structures.
d. The method of disposing of roof water and/or subsurface water shall be clearly shown.
12. Proposed drainage for the development shall conform to the requirements set forth in the zoning and subdivision ordinances and shall be shown in detail on the plan. All ditches, drainage swales, storm sewers, drainage structures, headwalls, and other drainage appurtenances shall be shown including size, length, types, flow line elevations, etc.
13. Whether proposed as public or private, any proposed street and/or alley widening or surfacing, new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, etc., shall also be shown in detail on the plan.
14. Proposed sewage disposal facilities shall be shown indicating location of septic tanks, distribution boxes and subsurface tile disposal fields, if a sanitary sewer is not available. Absorption areas of the disposal fields shall be shown, based on percolation tests taken at the site, in accordance with the state of Illinois plumbing code.
15. Site data including total acres, number of buildings and dwelling units, site dimension and area, linear feet in streets, acres in streets, parking lots and similar public or semipublic areas.
16. Cross sections of proposed streets, alleys, crosswalks, parking lots, etc., and a profile of each with proposed grades, existing drainage courses, watershed area and structures, width or roadway surfacing, curbs, planting strips, curb openings, streetlights and traffic signals.
17. Complete construction plans for utilities including water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other facilities, if applicable.
18. A "drainage certificate", signed by the owner and a registered professional engineer, to the effect that the drainage of surface waters will not be adversely affected by the development, or that if change does occur, adequate provision has been made to protect adjoining property owners from damages which might result from such change in drainage.
19. Certification to the fact that "no part of the property covered by this plat or subdivision is situated within 500 feet of any drainage course or watercourse serving a tributary area of 640 acres or more". (1995 Code § 4.513)