(A) Requirements. The developer shall initially file four paper copies and one electronic copy of a preliminary plan, along with title evidence for the land to be subdivided. The preliminary plan shall include:
(1) The location of present boundary lines, streets, buildings, water courses, trees and other existing land features for the subdivision and adjacent land.
(2) The proposed location and width of streets, sidewalks, lots, building lines and easements.
(3) Existing sewers, water mains, culverts and other structures on or under the subdivision and adjacent lands.
(4) The title of the proposed subdivision and the developer's name.
(5) The names and boundaries of all adjoining subdivisions and the names of record owners of adjoining unsubdivided land.
(6) Land contours at intervals of two feet or less.
(7) North arrow, scale and date.
(8) The zoning districts for the subdivision and adjoining lands.
(9) Location of all proposed sewage disposal facilities, water mains, fire hydrants and other utilities; storm water drainage facilities; and all other proposed improvements including, without limitation, landscaping, parks and street lights.
(10) Fire apparatus access roads in compliance with the International Fire Code or future editions as adopted by the Council.
(11) Building within proposed major street extensions. No permanent building or structure shall be erected within the extended right-of-way lines of major streets as shown on the Major Street Plan.
(12) Additional requirements for flood hazard areas. Subdivisions shall conform with, and shall be subject to, the provisions of Chapter 155: Development in Special Flood Hazard Areas.
(13) Highway authority approval. Where a proposed street provides access to a state or county highway or township road, the applicant shall provide written approval of the preliminary plan by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Adams County Highway Department or the applicable Township Road Commissioner.
(B) Non-conforming plans. Preliminary plans not conforming to division (A) above shall be returned to the developer and shall not be placed on the Plan Commission agenda unless the developer makes a specific request in writing accompanying the preliminary plan that the plan be reviewed by the Plan Commission and submitted for approval to the Council under the provisions of division (C) below.
(C) Approval. Copies of approved preliminary plans, signed by the Chairman of the Commission and the Mayor, shall be retained by the Secretary of the Plan Commission, the Director of Engineering and the developer. Receipt of a signed copy of the approved preliminary plan constitutes authorization for the developer to proceed with the preparation of infrastructure construction plans and specifications for the minimum improvements required under §§ 161.05 through 161.20 and with the preparation of a final subdivision plat. Prior to the construction of any required improvements, the developer shall furnish the Director of Engineering three sets of plans at a size of 24 inches by 36 inches and information necessary for the construction of such improvements for review and approval. Plans for any proposed public improvements shall bear the seal of a registered professional engineer.
(D) Small tracts. The Commission may recommend approval of a small tract subdivision, provided the developer submits a boundary survey plat by an Illinois registered land surveyor, in lieu of a preliminary plan.
(Ord. 9278, passed 6-22-2015; Ord. 9423, passed 8-16-2021)