(A) In order to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people, the Planning Commission shall reject any proposed subdivision located in an area known to be subjected to periodic flooding. If the subdivision is located in an area having poor drainage or other adverse physical characteristics, the Commission may approve the subdivision provided the developer agrees to perform such improvements as will render the area safe for the intended use. In lieu of improvements, the developer shall furnish a surety or certified check covering the cost of the required improvements, as determined by the village’s engineering representative.
(B) Storm drainage facilities, including storm water detention, shall be provided as determined by the Planning Commission and the village’s engineering representative. Storm system design shall generally conform to requirements as indicated in Appendix B of these regulations. Storm sewer improvements shall be recommended in lieu of swales or drainage ditches, except where the Commission determines otherwise acceptable.
(1) Access to storm drainage ditches and channels shall be by means of easements. Such easements shall be equal to the width of the required cross section of said ditch plus 30 feet on one side and ten feet on other side. Said easement shall be dedicated for public use for the purpose of widening, deepening, or relocating.
(2) Flood control or storm drainage easements containing underground facilities shall have a minimum width of 20 feet. The Planning Commission may require wider easements upon recommendations of the village’s engineering representative.
(3) Whenever a storm detention pond, flood control/storm drainage ditch or channel has a depth of five feet or more, or a bank slope of two feet horizontal to one foot vertical (2:1) or steeper, a five foot high masonry wall or a five foot high chain link fence may be required by the Commission.
(Ord. 1235, passed 7-16-2002)