§ 153.401. SUBMISSION AND REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY PLATS FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.
   (A)   Preparation Requirements — Preliminary Plats of Major Subdivisions. Preliminary plats for Major Subdivisions shall be prepared containing the material indicated for Minor Subdivisions in Article III of this Chapter, as well as the following:
      (1)   Streets and Public Ways. All streets shown on the plat shall be named in conformity with the street naming plan of the Village and all street names shall be shown. The width and location of roads, streets, alleys, and public ways shall be shown. The full widths of streets bounding the proposed subdivision (with their names), and the widths and names of intersecting streets in the property immediately adjacent, shall be shown.
      (2)   If applicable, the plat shall have lettered upon it a statement of dedication properly conveying all lands dedicated for public use.
   (B)   Filing Fee. At the time original application is made for a Major Subdivision, resubdivision or consolidation of a parcel or parcels of property within the Village, the applicant shall pay such fees to the Village Clerk in the amounts thereof established by resolution of the President and Board of Trustees from time to time which shall include an estimated amount to reimburse the Village its costs for engineering and legal review by the Village Engineer and the Corporation Counsel, respectively. A current copy of such resolution shall be maintained in the office of the Village Clerk. No application for subdivision shall be accepted by the Village Clerk or the Secretary until all such fees have been paid, with the understanding that no subdivision plat shall be filed with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds for recordation until all such engineering and legal fees have been fully reimbursed the Village by the applicant.
   (C)   Filing Requirements for Preliminary Plat of Major Subdivision. No application for approval of a preliminary Plat of Subdivision shall be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form, the filing requirements listed herein, and any other documents requested by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission, including but not limited to preliminary engineering. There must be adherence to all filing requirements at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission review. The following documents must accompany the filing of such application:
      (1)   Preliminary Plat of Subdivision prepared and sealed by a land surveyor duly licensed by the State of Illinois (five full-size copies on standard sheets not larger than 24 x 36 inches and drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet, and ten 11 x 17 inch reduced copies);
      (2)   The filing requirements contained in Subsection C of Section 153.301 of this Chapter, except that the above preliminary Plat of Subdivision shall suffice for the Plat of Subdivision;
      (3)   The character of the immediately contiguous lands to the proposed subdivision to a minimum distance of two hundred feet (200') showing the subdivision thereof, if subdivided, and the location and dimension of public streets, alleys, public utility easements, street pavements, sanitary sewer mains, storm water mains, retention and detention areas, water supply mains and electrical distribution systems, if any, adjoining the proposed subdivision;
      (4)   Complete sidewalk plan or pedestrian access and circulation plan;
      (5)   Location of existing Village corporate boundary lines at or near the proposed subdivision;
      (6)   Ground elevations on the tract for land that slopes less than one-half (1/2) percent, show one foot (1') contours; show spot elevations at all breaks in grade, and at selected points not more than one hundred feet (100') apart in all directions; for land that slopes more than one-half (1/2) percent, show two foot (2') contours. Refer to USGC Datum in compiling data;
      (7)   Flood plain lines are to be delineated according to the applicable USGS Flood Quadrangle or other documents adopted by the Village as part of the Flood Protection regulations;
      (8)   Preliminary Engineering: Sufficient detail will be required to convey the general basis of design for the sewer, water, electric distribution, storm water runoff control and flood control facilities;
      (9)   Traffic and other impact studies;
      (10)   Density: Provide information on the gross area of each land use subarea, i.e., single-family, multi-family, commercial, etc. For residential subareas, the number of dwelling units with gross density contained therein, and the subarea boundaries are to be clearly delineated. Floor area ratio should be provided for all units over thirty feet (30') in height;
      (11)   Such other information or data that the subdivider feels the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission may require for the full and complete consideration of the proposed Plat of Subdivision;
      (12)   A summary of all restrictions, if any, intended to be imposed by the final plat or by deeds of conveyance including the location, use, height and bulk of buildings and any applicable land use, design limitations or planning schedules, which the subdivider represents to the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission or President and Board of Trustees as restrictions upon the subdivider's intended design, development and use of the subject property;
      (13)   Geological and soils analysis examining the adequacy of the site for the development;
      (14)   A large scale information map showing location of the preliminary plat area;
      (15)   The zoning classification under the Village of Schiller Park Zoning Ordinance of the platted land and all surrounding land within a five hundred foot (500') radius; and
      (16)   The location within the proposed subdivision of any existing public streets, alleys, public utility easements, street pavements, sanitation sewer mains, storm sewer mains, water supply mains, watercourses, bridges, culverts, electrical distribution systems and similar facilities; and the location of existing buildings, if any;
   (D)   Action on Preliminary Plat.
      (1)   Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission Review.
         (a)   If, by reason of the general character or topography of the property to be subdivided, or of any lot to be created by such subdivision, it appears likely to the Director, the Village Engineer and/or the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission that a variation from the application of the Zoning Ordinance or waiver of a portion of the Schiller Park Building Code will be sought after approval of the final plat for recording as submitted, then the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission may reject the entire preliminary Plat of Subdivision, or may direct that such lots as to which it appears likely that a variation will be sought be excluded therefrom.
            (b)   In the event the said plat does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter or other pertinent ordinances, including but not limited to the Zoning Ordinance, or is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan or with the general design and layout of similar areas of the Village, the subdivider may then make such changes as are specified or required by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission.
            (c)   Following its review of such preliminary plat, if there is consensus that the plat should be given approval, the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission will request the Village Engineer to review the preliminary engineering plans and specifications and prepare a written report thereon.
         (2)   Following its approval of the engineering plans and specifications, the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission shall give the preliminary plat its approval and file a written report thereof with the President and Board of Trustees.
            (a)   The approval of a preliminary plat by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission shall be effective for a period of one (1) year.
            (b)   Thereupon the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission shall certify said action by stamping or lettering on said plat the following certificate:
“Preliminary approval by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission of the Village of Schiller Park, Illinois, this         day of                    , (A)D. 20___, subject to all conditions of preliminary approval as set forth in the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission's report to the President and Board of Trustees, shall be effective for one (1) year from the date hereof.
                                     
   Chairman”
(Ord. 02-2348, passed 7-9-02)