A. Particular Attention Of Planning And Zoning Board: The planning and zoning board, in the examination of subdivision plans for approval, and in the application of this title, shall take into consideration the requirements of the community and the best use of the land being subdivided. Particular attention shall be given to width and location of streets, suitable sanitary utilities, stormwater drainage, lot sizes and arrangements, as well as local requirements such as parks and playgrounds, schools and recreation sites, and other public uses.
B. Conformity With Comprehensive Plan: The planning and zoning board shall especially require that all subdivisions conform to the provisions and conditions of the comprehensive plan. Plat approval may be withheld if a subdivision does not conform to the provisions of the comprehensive plan.
C. Area Plan Required: Where a tract of land proposed for subdivision is part of a larger, logical subdivision unit in relation to the village as a whole, the planning and zoning board may, before recommending approval, cause to be prepared a plan for the entire area or neighborhood, such plan to be used by the planning and zoning board as an aid in judging the proposed plat.
D. Stormwater Provisions Required: The planning and zoning board shall not recommend for approval by the village board any plat of subdivision which does not make adequate provisions for storm or flood water runoff channels or basins. (Ord. 2010-27, 12-2-2010; amd. Ord. 2015-9, 5-7-2015)
E. Preservation Of Natural Features: In all subdivisions due regard shall be given to the preservation of natural features such as large trees, watercourses, historical sites or structures, and similar features. (Ord. 2010-27, 12-2-2010)