In accordance with state law, this chapter regulates the subdivision and development of land in order to assist in achieving the following specific objectives:
(A) To preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare;
(B) To implement the Village Comprehensive Plan and the Official Map;
(C) To provide pleasant living environment by furthering the orderly layout and development of land;
(D) To avoid legal and other problems by requiring that subdivided land be properly monumented and recorded;
(E) To conserve and increase the value of land, improvements and buildings throughout the village;
(F) To preserve the village's natural beauty and topography to the maximum feasible extent;
(G) To protect against injury or damage caused by pollution, storm water runoff, or erosion and sedimentation;
(H) To provide safe and convenient access to new developments and to avoid traffic congestion and unnecessary public expenditures by requiring the proper location, design and construction of streets and sidewalks;
(I) To insure the proper installation and maintenance of adequate water mains, sanitary sewers, storm water sewers and other utilities and services; and
(J) To insure that in conservation areas, adequate parks and similar facilities can be made available to serve the residents of new developments.
(Ord. passed - - )
Statutory reference:
For provisions governing Plan Commissions, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-12-4 through 11-12-12
For provisions governing plats and surveys, see ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205, § 1 et seq.