10-1-6: SUBDIVISION EXEMPTIONS:
The following divisions of land shall be exempt from compliance with the subdivision procedures established in section 10-4-3 of this title:
   A.   Exceptions to the plat act, 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 205/1(b) and (c).
   B.   The public acquisition of land for the widening of existing streets or for constructing other public works.
   C.   Any lot, parcel or tract of land located within the area governed by this title which has been legally subdivided or resubdivided by map or deed prior to the effective date hereof.
   D.   Cemetery lots.
   E.   An interest in oil, gas, minerals or building materials, which is now or hereafter severed from the surface ownership of real property.
   F.   The creation of a leasehold for a space within a multi- occupant building or a commercial building site; provided, that the property is a part of an approved subdivision or addition and regulated in accordance with the site plan requirements of the city.
   G.   The creation of a leasehold for agricultural use of the subject property; provided, that the use does not involve the construction of a building(s) to be used as a residence or for any purpose not directly related to agricultural use of the land or crops or livestock raised thereon. (Ord. 03-O-9, 3-18-2003)