(A) The requirements outlined in this subchapter as part of this chapter shall not apply to the following situations:
(1) The sale or exchange of parcels of land between owners of adjoining and contiguous land which does not involve any new streets or access, and does not create any new parcels;
(2) The conveyance of parcels of land for use as a right-of-way for public utilities, railroads, highways or other streets, pipelines or other public purposes;
(3) Conveyances made to correct descriptions in prior conveyances;
(4) Conveyances or plats made in accordance with ILCS Ch. 765, the Judicial Plats Act.
(B) In those instances other than the Judicial Plats Act, a legal description of the property and a plat shall be prepared by a professional land surveyor, and shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review according to the Zoning Ordinance and other pertinent ordinances. If the requirements of all other applicable ordinances are met, the Mayor, City Clerk and Zoning Administrator shall sign the plat and return it to the surveyor for recording. If the proposed plat is not in accordance with applicable regulations, the Zoning Administrator shall work with the applicant and the surveyor to correct the deficiencies and other problems, in order to file a correct and legal plat.
(Ord. O-93-01, passed 1-25-93)