(A) Jurisdiction. This chapter shall be considered as an implementation of sound planning for the development of the village. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to land situated within the corporate limits and to territory within 1-1/2 mile beyond the corporate limits of the village as now or hereafter existing which is not included in any other municipality, except as such jurisdiction is limited by the provisions of the statutes of the State of Illinois, or by agreement between the village and any other municipality.
(B) Interpretation.
(1) Where the conditions imposed by any provisions of this chapter are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this chapter, or of any law, ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive or which impose higher standards or requirements, shall govern.
(2) This chapter is not intended to abrogate any easement covenant, or other private agreement; provided, however, that where the: regulations of this chapter are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easements, covenants, or other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall govern.
(3) A subdivision of land which was not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this chapter shall not become or be made lawful solely by reason of adoption of this chapter; and to the extent that the subdivision of land is in any manner in conflict with the requirements of this chapter, the subdivision of land shall remain, unlawful hereunder.
(Ord. 1996-01, passed 2-13-1996; Am. Ord. D99-5, passed 12-14-1999; Am. Ord. 2007-15, passed 7-10-2007; Am. Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-9-2021)