(A) Woodlands And Forests: The definition of woodlands and forests (mature and young), as applied to this part, appears in § 159-9.200 of this chapter. The determination of woodland and forest boundaries will be based on the following sources:
(1) A field survey of trees compiled by a registered land surveyor and identified by a landscape architect, forester, arborist, or botanist with a professional degree in 1 of those fields of endeavor; and
(2) The most recent 1 inch equals 100 feet, 1 inch equals 200 feet, 1 inch equals 400 feet aerial photographs prepared by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) or Lake County.
The area of woodlands and forests (mature and young), in square feet or acres, must be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan". The woodland and forest area drawing will indicate all woodland and forest areas of the property. The location, size, and species of all healthy trees having a diameter of 6 inches or greater dbh that are located in woodland and forest areas within 25 feet of any proposed improvement and/or in woodland and forest areas to be demolished due to the placement of improvements or grading are to be graphically shown on the "natural resource protection plan" or submitted as a separate drawing. For the remaining undisturbed areas of the development, subdivision, or condominium only the outline of woodland and forest areas indicating whether they are mature or young woodlands is required.
(B) Lakes And Ponds: Lakes and ponds are to be determined through the use of the definitions of "lake" and "pond" as set forth in § 159-9.200, "Definitions", of this chapter and the sources in the order indicated below. If the first source is considered inaccurate or inappropriate, as determined by the Village, the succeeding source will be used.
(1) Topographic survey prepared by and certified by an Illinois registered land surveyor at a contour interval of not less than 2 feet.
(2) USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle maps.
The area of lakes and ponds (in square feet or acres) will be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan".
(C) Streams: Streams, as defined in § 159-9.200 of this chapter, are to be determined through the use of the definitions of "channel" and "stream" and the sources in the order indicated below. If the first source is considered inaccurate or inappropriate, as determined by the Village, the succeeding source will be used.
(1) Topographic survey prepared by and certified by an Illinois registered land surveyor at a contour interval of not less than 2 feet.
(2) USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle maps.
The area of streams (in square feet and acres) will be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan".
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)