A. Jurisdiction: The rules and regulations governing plats and subdivisions of land contained herein shall apply to all land within both the corporate limits of the Village of Shorewood, and within unincorporated area within one and one-half (11/2) miles beyond the corporate limits of the Village as existing at the time of adoption of this Title or as may be extended thereafter by annexation or otherwise. In the event of overlapping jurisdiction within such one and one-half (11/2) miles, the extent of jurisdiction hereunder shall be as determined and agreed upon between Shorewood and the other municipalities concerned, and in the absence of such agreement, as may be determined according to law. The provisions of this Title shall also apply to all planned unit developments whether residential, commercial or otherwise in nature, and to any other developments whether a subdivision is required or not under the law, statutes, ordinances or regulations of the governmental body or agency having jurisdiction or control, and regardless of whether the same is labeled a subdivision or not, it being the intent of this Title to apply to all types of development, both within the Village and to areas lying within one and one-half (11/2) miles of the corporate limits of the Village of Shorewood, Will County or Kendall County, Illinois.
B. Purpose:
1. It is the purpose of these regulations to establish minimum requirements for the subdivision of land within the corporate limits of the Village and within the subdivision review and regulatory jurisdiction of the Village, in order to protect, safeguard and promote the public health, safety, convenience and welfare of the community. In addition to establishing minimum requirements, these regulations attempt to assist land developers and public officials in processing subdivisions. These regulations are designed to:
a. Facilitate the orderly growth and development of the Village by providing suitable residential, commercial and industrial development.
b. Provide adequate traffic circulation through street systems with consideration to major thoroughfares, adjoining subdivisions and public facilities.
c. Achieve individual property lots of maximum utility and livability.
d. Insure adequate provisions for water drainage, sanitary sewer and water facilities, utilities and other health related requirements.
e. Provide adequate park and recreational areas, school sites and other public facilities.
f. Facilitate the subdivision of large tracts into smaller parcels of land.
2. These regulations are also formulated to aid in the enforcement of development standards as provided in various Village ordinances including, but not restricted to, the Building Code, Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan of the Village. (Ord. 93-721, 12-14-93; amd. Ord. 21-2023, 10-12-2021)