(A) A lot consolidation plat shall be filed when the owner of two adjacent parcels desires to join the two parcels into one lot.
(B) Lot consolidations may be allowed for lawful lots existing in noncompliance with minimum area, frontage and dimensional requirements of this Chapter or Ch. 154 of this code of ordinances; provided that resulting removal of lot lines does not increase the degree of non-compliance with this Chapter or Ch. 154 of this code of ordinances.
(C) A lot consolidation plat shall be prepared by a Professional Land Surveyor registered in the State of Illinois. The plat shall indicate the existing and proposed adjusted lot lines. All existing buildings, other structures and easements, whether platted or not, shall be indicated.
(D) Three copies of the lot consolidation plat shall be filed with the Code Administrator. The Code Administrator shall review the plat for conformity with the requirements set forth herein.
(E) The fee for filing of a lot consolidation plat shall be the same as the fee for filing a final minor subdivision plat.
(F) If the Code Administrator find such plat and consolidation of parcels to be in order and in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter and Ch. 154 of this code of ordinances, the Code Administrator shall forward the plat to the Board of Trustees for approval. No review shall be conducted by the Planning and Zoning Board.
(G) The Village Clerk shall attach a certified copy of the Board's resolution of approval or disapproval to the plat. If the Board disapproves the plat, their resolution shall specify the aspects in which the plat fails to meet the above conditions for approval.
(H) The owners and the Code Administrator or his deputy shall jointly file the plat with the County Recorder of Deeds within 60 days after approval by the Board of Trustees. If any such plat is not filed within this period, the approval shall expire. One copy of the filed plat shall be retained by the owner and one copy shall be retained by the Code Administrator. The fee due to the County Recorder of Deeds shall be paid by the owner.