(A) Tract survey requirements. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, a tract survey shall be required for any conveyance, division or subdivision of real property for which no plat is required under this chapter when such conveyance, division or subdivision:
(1) Is described in metes and bounds;
(2) Results in the remaining parcel or tract being less than five acres; or
(3) Is a conveyance of real property as provided for the in Condominium Act.
(B) Contents of tract survey. When a tract survey is required, the following shall be submitted:
(1) A land survey showing right-of-way dedication or dedication of an easement for roadway purposes in conformance with the comprehensive plan of the village adopted by Ord. 91-2, passed May 6, 1991; and
(2) Certification by a state professional land surveyor together with the surveyor’s seal, attesting to the accuracy of the survey.
(C) Review process.
(1) Five copies of the tract survey shall be submitted to the Tract Survey Officer, accompanied by the appropriate fee as established by the Tract Survey Officer from time to time.
(2) The Tract Survey Officer shall review the survey to ensure that it conforms to the pertinent requirements of the this chapter. The owner shall be notified of Tract Survey Officer approval or disapproval within one business day. If the Tract Survey Officer finds that the tract survey does not meet the requirements of this chapter, the disapproval or noncompliance found shall be specified in writing. If the Tract Survey Officer finds that the tract survey does meet the requirements of the Subdivision Code the following shall be printed or stamped on the original and signed by the Tract Survey Officer:
County of Sangamon )
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State of Illinois )
I, Sangamon County Plats Officer, do hereby approve this tract survey in accordance with the provisions of the Land Subdivision Regulations of Rochester, Illinois.
Date: ______________________________ __________________________________
Sangamon County Plats Officer
(3) The Tract Survey Officer shall keep one copy and transmit four copies of the approved tract survey to the owner for recording.
(D) Recording the tract survey. After the tract survey has been approved, the original shall be recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of the county. If the tract survey is not recorded within 180 days of approval by the Tract Survey Officer, the approval shall be null and void.
(E) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
TRACT SURVEY. A land survey made by a state registered land surveyor, complying with the requirements of this section.
TRACT SURVEY OFFICER. The Executive Director of the Springfield-Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission or a duly authorized representative of the Executive Director.
(2009 Code, § 35-3-12) (Ord. 91-4, passed 5-6-1991; Ord. 98-11, passed 12-14-1998)