(A) This chapter is adopted as part of the city's Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Division 12 of Article 11 of the Illinois Municipal Code, ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5 § 11-12-1 et seq.
(B) A preliminary plat must be submitted for every subdivision in accordance with these regulations. A final plat shall also be required for all subdivisions.
(C) These regulations shall apply whenever a tract of land is divided into two or more lots, parcels, or tracts, unless the tract is subject to an exception hereto as provided by law.
(D) These regulations shall apply to all subdivisions and new streets constructed within the corporate limits of the city and unincorporated territory lying within 1-1/2 miles of the corporate limits of the city unless a formal agreement has been signed between the city and another municipality limiting the extraterritorial area.
(E) No building permit, release for building construction, or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for construction on any parcel or platted land which was created by subdivision after the effective date of, and not in conformity with, the provisions of these subdivision regulations, and no excavation or construction of any public or private improvements shall take place or be commenced thereon except in conformity with these regulations.
(F) Where the city, either directly in its own name or indirectly as sole beneficial owner of a land trust, is the subdivision developer, then in that case, while the city must still adhere to its own rules and regulations for minimum standards as set forth in this chapter, the minimum and maximum dates and time frames for all activities as set forth in §§ 154.16 and 154.17 are not applicable. Where the city is the developer, there shall be no minimum time period for the various sequences of reviews and approvals.
(G) This chapter is intended to augment the requirements of the Plat Act, ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205 et. seq.. In the event that this chapter contradicts the Plat Act, or other laws of the State of Illinois, state law shall govern. All applicants or developers must comply with the requirements of the Plat Act in addition to this chapter. An application or request for approval of a plat or subdivision by the City may be denied on the basis of failure to comply with the Plat Act or other state law.
(Ord. 81-0-19, passed 5-11-81; Am. Ord. 92-0-9, passed 6-8-92; Am. Ord. 2011-O-4, passed 3-14-11)