Streets, sanitary sewer systems, and water treatment and distribution represent major investments in a community. Obviously, these improvements should be constructed in such a manner so that they become enduring assets to the community. In order to assure that improvements constructed by a subdivision developer for dedication to the public are worthy of acceptance by the Village, this Article sets forth the appropriate design and construction standards necessary to achieve that goal. The design and improvement standards set forth herein shall be deemed the minimum requirements for public health, safety, and general welfare. Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed as preventing the Subdivider from constructing improvements that exceed these requirements.
(A) No land within the subdivision jurisdiction of the Village; other than land that is specifically exempted from the requirements of the Illinois Plats Act (765 ILCS 765 205/1 (b)) shall be subdivided or developed except in compliance with the regulations of this Article and the applicable provisions of State law. (See 65 ILCS 5/11-12-8; 765 ILCS 205/1, et seq.)
(B) No lot in any subdivision shall be conveyed until:
(1) The Final Plat of said subdivision has been approved by the Village Board and recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds; and
(2) The portion of said subdivision of which the lot is located has been improved in accordance with the requirements of this Article or until an irrevocable Letter of Credit or some other acceptable assurance has been posted to warrant the completion of such improvements.
(C) No building permit shall be issued to allow construction on any lot conveyed in violation of this Section, and any so issued shall be made invalid by said violation.