A. Purpose. The Comprehensive Plan of the Village of Mettawa provides for the establishment of a system of scenic easements. Under the goals and objectives related to transportation policy, the Plan states: “Continue the establishment of the scenic easement system where it provides a positive impact on the character of the roadway system.”
B. Applicability. The system of scenic easements applies to all land adjacent to:
1. St. Mary's Road
2. Illinois Route 60
3. Everett Road
4. Riverwoods Road
5. Bradley Road
6. Old School Road between Bradley Road and St. Mary's Road.
C. Easement Requirements.
1. Scenic easements are established on all land 75 feet in depth measured from the nearest right-of-way line of the roads/streets listed in item B. above.
2. All required front setbacks of the district are included within the 75-foot setback for the scenic easement overlay.
3. All plats of subdivision and resubdivision presented for approval containing land within the scenic easement overlay must provide for a dedication of scenic easement.
D. Map Reference. The map in Figure 6-1 illustrates where these easements apply. In the case of conflict between item B. above (Applicability) and the map, item B. controls.
FIGURE 6-1
( Ord. 885, passed 11-21-2023)