(A) Applicability of subchapter.
(1) No land within the subdivision and development jurisdiction of this municipality shall be subdivided or developed except in compliance with the regulations of this subchapter and the applicable provisions of state law. See 65 ILCS 5/11-12-8; 765 ILCS 205/1 et seq.
(2) No lot in any subdivision shall be conveyed until:
(a) The final plat of said subdivision has been approved by the City Council and recorded in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds; and
(b) The portion of said subdivision in which the lot is located has been improved in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter, or until a performance bond or other security has been posted to assure the completion of such improvements.
(3) The Building Commissioner shall not issue a building permit for any lot conveyed in violation of this section.
(1999 Code, § 34-5-1)
(B) Suitability for development generally. Land that is unsuitable for development due to flooding, poor drainage, rough topography, adverse soil conditions or other features which will be harmful to the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the development and/or its surrounding areas shall not be subdivided or developed unless the subdivider/developer formulates adequate plans/methods to solve the problems caused by the adverse land conditions.
(1999 Code, § 34-5-2)