(A) Purpose. The Village of Diamond Subdivision and Site Development Regulations (hereinafter the "regulations") is to provide the minimum requirements for land development that will lead to a well-planned community environment, adequate municipal utilities, easily maintained streets, and sound development of the Village of Diamond.
(B) Application. These regulations shall apply to each of the following if located within the corporate limits of the Village of Diamond or within 1-1/2 mile thereof and not included within another municipality:
(1) Subdivisions and re-subdivisions of land;
(2) Planned developments;
(3) Development or redevelopment of a lot, tract or parcel of record and involving:
(a) The construction of a new principal building or structure, other than a single-family residence;
(b) The expansion of an existing principal building or structure, is increased by 50% or more;
(c) The renovation or alteration of an existing principal building or structure, other than a single-family residence, where the value of the work exceeds 50% or more of the fair cash value of the property as determined for real estate tax purposes;
(d) A change in the principal land use from agricultural to nonagricultural; or
(e) A change in the principal land use to include the outdoor storage of inventory or equipment, other than farm equipment used on-site for farming operations, including, but not limited to, containers, trailer, motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, tires, railcars, special, hazardous or solid waste, recyclables, landscape waste, aggregate materials, stockpiles.
(C) Exceptions. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require any change in the plats, site plans, construction or designated use of any land or structure in the event that:
(1) Final plat or site plan approval for such subdivision or development was lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, or the effective date of any amendment thereof;
(2) Such approval has not by its own terms expired prior to such effective date;
(3) Such approval was issued on the basis of an application showing complete plans for proposed construction;
(4) There has been a substantial change of position, substantial expenditures, or incurrence of substantial obligation by applicant in reliance of such approval; and
(5) Construction pursuant to such approval is completed prior to the expiration of such approval.
(Ord. 1996-01, passed 2-13-1996; Am. Ord. 2007-15, passed 7-10-2007; Am. Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-9-2021)