A. The Planning Commission, in the examination of subdivision plats for approval, and in the application of this title, shall take into consideration the requirements of the community and the best use of the land being subdivided. Particular attention shall be given to width and location of streets, suitable sanitary utilities, surface drainage, lot sizes and arrangements, as well as local requirements such as parks and playgrounds, schools and recreation sites, and other public uses.
B. The Planning Commission shall require that all subdivisions conform in general to the provisions and conditions of the Village's Comprehensive Land Use Plan for future development of the Village of Forreston. Plat approval may be withheld if a subdivision is not in conformity with provisions of said Plan.
C. The Planning Commission shall not recommend for approval to the Village Board of Trustees any plat of subdivision which does not make adequate provisions for storm or flood water run-off channels or basins in accordance with title 4, chapter 4, "Stormwater Management", of this Code.
D. In all subdivisions due regard shall be given to the preservation of natural features such as large trees, watercourses, historical, and similar features.
E. In all subdivisions, due regard shall be given to the variation of design of homes to be located in the subdivision, and appropriate lot size for the type of subdivision to be platted. Approval shall not be given for subdivisions incorporating a uniform design for all homes to be located therein or for the location of identical or nearly identical homes within the same block.
F. The Planning Commission shall not recommend for approval to the Village Board of Trustees any plat of subdivision which does not make adequate provisions for Municipal water and sewer service as provided in section 8-3-8 of this chapter.
G. The Planning Commission shall not recommend for approval to the Village Board of Trustees any plat of subdivision which does not make adequate provision for the impact of the subdivision on the Village's infrastructure, including but not limited to, transportation, traffic flow, parking, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks.
H. The Planning Commission shall not recommend for approval to the Village Board of Trustees any plat of subdivision which does not make adequate provisions for the transportation of excess stormwaters in accordance with title 4, chapter 4, "Stormwater Management", of this Code. (Ord. 2015-16, 8-3-2015)