The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any development within any and all zoning district classifications in the Village.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
1. Structures and land uses existing as of the effective date of this chapter, except when redevelopment occurs;
2. Proposed development with an active grading permit, watershed management permit, or sewerage system permit issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, which has not been fully constructed by the effective date of this chapter. Stormwater management provisions for such development shall conform to the approved plans and specifications of the permit and shall not result in any increase in impervious area over the amount specified by the permit;
3. Proposed development for which a complete grading permit application has been accepted by the Village prior to the effective date of this chapter. Any such grading permit application shall be subject to the ordinance effective at the time the application was made. A complete grading permit application is considered accepted by the Village upon actual receipt by the Village and is minimally composed of the following:
a. Complete and executed grading permit application form;
b. Grading permit fee paid in full;
c. Plan drawings and calculations signed and sealed by a professional engineer; and
d. Permit documents signed by the permittee;
4. Development undertaken as a flood control project.
B. Existing structures that do not conform to the requirements of this chapter shall not be substantially improved, replaced, or enlarged in any manner unless such substantial improvements, replacements, or enlargements conform to the requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 3737, 4-8-2019)