In accordance with state law, this chapter regulates the subdivision and development of land in order to assist in achieving the following specific objectives:
(A) To preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare;
(B) To implement the Village Comprehensive Plan and the official map;
(C) To provide a pleasant living environment by furthering the orderly layout and development of land;
(D) To avoid legal and other problems by requiring that subdivided land be properly monumented and recorded;
(E) To conserve and increase the value of land, improvements and buildings throughout the village;
(F) To preserve the village's natural beauty and topography to the maximum feasible extent;
(G) To protect against injury or damage caused by pollution, storm water runoff or erosion and sedimentation;
(H) To provide safe and convenient access to new developments and to avoid traffic congestion and unnecessary public expenditures by requiring the proper location, design and construction of streets and sidewalks;
(I) To ensure the proper installation and maintenance of adequate water mains, sanitary sewers, storm water sewers and other utilities and services; and
(J) To ensure that in conservation areas, adequate parks and similar facilities can be made available to serve the residents of new developments.
(ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-12-8 through 11-12-12 and ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205, §§ 1 et seq.) (1994 Code, § 34-1-3)