(A) This chapter is adopted under the authority of division 12, Illinois Municipal Code, being 65 ILCS 5/11-12-4 et seq.
(B) It is the purpose of this chapter to promote growth and development and to regulate and control the division of land within the subdivision approval jurisdiction of the village in order to provide for the legal and orderly division of land by requiring proper description, monumentation and recording of subdivided land and to promote growth of the community which protects the public health and safety and provides essential public services to existing and future residents.
(C) The goals and objectives of the subdivision regulations and official maps as set forth and made a part hereof are as follows:
(1) To provide for the harmonious development of the village and its environs as outlined and for the coordination of streets and subdivisions with other existing or planned streets and for the preservation of adequate open spaces for traffic, light and air and for the distribution of population and traffic to the extent that favorable conditions in regard to health, safety and general welfare are protected or created;
(2) To assure that development will follow proposals of the overall Comprehensive Plan for the village and the environs embraced herein (should such a plan be developed and adopted);
(3) To assure that a coordinated effort will be made between utilities, service and developers so that streets and other improvements will be properly installed; and
(4) To assure that a minimum level of improvements will be required of all subdividers.
(Prior Code, § 153.003) (Ord. 06-01-01, passed 1-9-2006)