(A) Preparation.
(1) The final plat may constitute only a portion of the approved preliminary plan if it is determined acceptable by the Plan Council after consideration by the Plan Council of the effect on the continuity of roads, utilities and services. The final plat shall be accurately and legibly prepared with waterproof, non-fading ink on a tracing cloth or Mylar, reproducible print, measuring no less than eight and one-half inches by 14 inches, but no more than 30 inches by 36 inches (24 inches by 36 inches preferred), and shall be used as the original copy of the final plat for the purposes of formal execution, approval and recording.
(2) The final plat shall include the following information:
(a) Date of preparation of the final plat and by whom prepared;
(b) Seal and certification of land surveyor;
(c) Scale, which shall be not less than 100 feet to the inch; (A scale of 50 feet to the inch, if the area of subdivision is less than 40 acres, shall be used unless a different scale is approved by the Village Engineer prior to the submittal.)
(d) North point;
(e) Legal description;
(f) Layout of streets, showing right-of-way widths, street names and the location and widths of all pedestrian walkways; (The location, right-of-way widths and names of all streets adjoining the plat shall also be shown.)
(g) All easements established for public use and utility right-of-way; (The developer shall furnish evidence from the utility companies that the easements provided are satisfactory and adequate to provide service to the subdivision.)
(h) All block and lot numbers and lines, with accurate dimensions given in hundredths of feet;
(i) Proposed building setback lines on all lots and other sites;
(j) Accurate outlines and legal descriptions of all areas dedicated or reserved for public use, with the deed to be transferred included, and all areas to be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of all property owners, together with the proposed uses indicated thereon;
(k) Water elevations of all lakes and streams, within or adjoining the tract, at the date of survey and the approximate high and low water elevations of the lakes or streams; (All elevations shall be referred approximately to U.S.G.S. datum. If the subdivision borders on a lake or stream, the distances and bearing of a meander-line established not less than 20 feet back from the average high- water mark of the lake or stream, as determined from flood hazard maps or other data, with the distances noted.)
(l) Accurate angular and lineal dimensions for all lines, angles, radii and areas used to describe all boundaries including perimeter survey of tract, streets, alleys, easements, areas to be reserved or dedicated for public use and other important features; (Error of closure of boundary line surveys shall not exceed one foot for each 10,000 feet of perimeter survey. Angular error shall not exceed plus or minus 20 seconds.)
(m) True angles and distances to the nearest established street lines and official monuments (not less than three), which shall be accurately described on the plat by location, and size to which all dimensions, angles, bearings and similar data on the plat shall be referred;
(n) Municipal, township, county and section lines accurately tied to the lines of the subdivision by distances and angles; and
(o) Certificates, as shown herein.
(B) Filing.
(1) Within one year after approval of the preliminary plan, the subdivider shall submit the following documents to the Village Administrator or Clerk:
(a) Two copies of the completed application for final plat approval;
(b) The original tracing cloth or Mylar of the final plat, which shall be returned to the applicant upon final plat approval for recording with the County Recorder of Deeds;
(c) One copy of the final plat, drawn on sepia Mylar for future use by the village in its planning and development activities;
(d) Twenty copies of the final plat of subdivision to be used for review by village officials;
(f) Filing fee as set forth in the village annual fee schedule;
(g) Reimbursement statement, whereby the subdivider agrees to reimburse the village for all costs incurred by the village for the review of the final plat submittals; (The fees shall be paid by the subdivider prior to final plat approval.)
(h) Performance guarantee, in the amount equal to 125% of the estimated costs of the required subdivision improvements as approved by the Village Engineer, in order to insure that the work is performed according to the plans and specifications and according to good engineering practices; (The guarantee shall be in accordance herewith.)
(i) Completion guarantee, in the amount equal to 30% of the costs of the required subdivision improvements as approved by the Village Engineer, in order to insure that the work is satisfactorily completed within the prescribed time limit; (The guarantee shall be in accordance herewith.)
(j) Inspection statement, whereby the subdivider agrees to provide an inspection in accordance herewith;
(k) Deposit for village inspection, in accordance herewith;
(l) Text of protective covenants, deed restrictions, home owner’s association contracts and other restrictions relating to any part of the proposed subdivision, including, but not limited to building restrictions, use restriction, building setback lines, buffer areas, common open space, maintenance of improvements and the like;
(m) Final plat checklist, signed by the applicant indicating that all items necessary for review have been submitted; and
(n) Certificates. The final plat shall not be considered until the following certificates have
been duly executed:
1. Owner’s certificate;
2. Surveyor’s certificate;
3. Certificate of special assessments;
4. County Clerk’s certificate; and
5. Roadway access certificate by the highway authorities, as set forth in the Plat Act.
(2) The Village Administrator shall transmit the final plat and accompanying material to the Village Attorney and the Plan Council.
(C) Consideration by Plan Council.
(1) Within 30 days from the date of final plat submittal, unless the time is extended by mutual consent, the Plan Council shall determine if the final plat meets all applicable village requirements. If the Plan Council finds that the final plat is not in accordance with the village requirements, it shall disapprove the plat and provide written notification to the Board of Trustees stating the reasons for the disapproval.
(2) If the Plan Council determines that the final plat meets all applicable village requirements, it shall submit the final plat and accompanying documents to the Board of Trustees.
(3) The Plan Council may also recommend that the Village Board consider other provisions prior to final plat approval.
(D) Consideration by Board of Trustees.
(1) When the final plat and accompanying documents have been forwarded to the Board of Trustees by the Plan Council, the Board of Trustees shall consider the plat to be officially filed.
(2) Within 60 days from the date of official filing, unless the time is extended by mutual consent, the Board of Trustees shall consider approval of the final plat, and if approved, the Village President shall sign the final plat and the Village Clerk shall attest the signature.
(3) If the final plat is disapproved, the subdivider shall be given written notice of the reasons for the disapproval.
(E) Recording.
(1) Upon approval of the final plat by the Village Board, the final plat shall be recorded within 60 days thereof with the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois. If the recording is not effected within that time, the approval by the Village Board shall become null and void, in which case, the deposits for required subdivision improvements held by the village shall be refunded in full to the depositor, without interest. The recording of the final plat is a requirement for the sale of land or lots in the subdivision and for the issuance of any building permit.
(2) The applicant shall record the plat and return the recorded document to the village.
(1981 Code, § 22.205) (Ord. 88-15, passed 11-7-1988; Am. Ord. 14-28, passed 9-15-2014)