The provisions of this title apply to any division of land into two (2) or more parts, any of which is less than five (5) acres in area, the plat of which includes new public streets or easements or the widening of existing public streets or easements for access or utility purposes; provided, however, that the following shall not be considered a subdivision and shall be exempt from the requirements herein:
A. The division or subdivision of land into parcels or tracts of five (5) acres or more in size which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
B. The division of lots or blocks of less than one acre in any recorded subdivision which does not involve any new streets or easements of access; provided, further, that the width of the lot at the building setback line will not be less than that of other recorded lots fronting on the same street within the same block.
C. The sale or exchange of parcels of land between owners of adjoining and contiguous land.
D. The conveyance of parcels of land or interests therein for use as right of way for railroads or other public utility facilities which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
E. The conveyance of land owned by a railroad or other public utility which does not involve any new streets or easements of access.
F. The conveyance of land for highway or other public purposes or grants or conveyances relating to the dedication of land for public use or instruments relating to the vacation of land impressed with a public use.
G. Conveyances made to correct descriptions in prior conveyances. (Ord., 12-27-2007)
H. The preparation of a plat for wind energy devices under section 10-620 of the property tax code 1 . (2009 Code)
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| 1 | 1. 35 ILCS 200/10-620. |