(A) Streets, sanitary sewer systems and water treatment and distribution represent major investments in a community. These improvements should be constructed in such a manner so that they become enduring assets to the community. In order to assure that improvements constructed by a subdivision developer for dedication to the public are resilient, this subchapter sets forth appropriate design and construction standards. The design and improvement standards set forth herein shall be deemed the minimum requirements for public health, safety and general welfare. Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed as preventing the subdivider from constructing improvements that exceed these requirements.
(B) (1) No land within the subdivision jurisdiction of the city, other than land that is specifically exempted from the requirements of the Illinois Plats Act (ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205, § l(b)), shall be subdivided or developed except in compliance with the regulations of this subchapter and the applicable provisions of state law (see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-12-8; ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205, §§ 1 et seq.).
(2) No lot in any subdivision shall be conveyed until:
(a) The final plat of the subdivision has been approved by the City Council and recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds; and
(b) The portion of the subdivision of which the lot is located has been improved in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter or until an irrevocable letter of credit or some other acceptable assurance has been posted to warrant the completion of the improvements.
(3) No building permit shall be issued to allow construction on any lot conveyed in violation of this section, and any so issued shall be made invalid by the violation.
(Ord. 2009-21, § 18.5-3-1, passed 10-5-2009; Am. Ord. 2016-29, passed 11-7-2016)