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Will County, IL Code of Ordinances
WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS CODE OF ORDINANCES
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: OFFENSES AGAINST COUNTY REGULATIONS
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
CHAPTER 150: BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 151: (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 152: (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 153: SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 154: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
GENERAL RULES OF LANGUAGE AND INTERPRETATION
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY
GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
LOTS AND BLOCKS
STREETS
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
EASEMENTS
WATER SUPPLY, WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
PARKS
LANDSCAPING
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR CONSERVATION DESIGN OPTION
DETERMINING MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
OPEN SPACE
OVERVIEW OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL PROCESS
COMMON PROVISIONS
PRE-APPLICATION MEETINGS
PRELIMINARY PLATS
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
FINAL PLATS
VACATIONS
WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS
APPEALS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS
REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
APPENDIX A: TYPICAL ROAD CROSS SECTIONS
APPENDIX B: ENTRANCES
CHAPTER 155: ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 156: POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES
CHAPTER 157: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 158: LAND USE FEE SCHEDULE
CHAPTER 159: CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIBRARY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 160: SCHOOL SITE CONTRIBUTION
CHAPTER 161: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
CHAPTER 162: STREET NAMING AND STREET SIGNS
CHAPTER 163: COUNTY LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN
CHAPTER 164: WATER RESOURCE ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 165: (RESERVED)
CHAPTER 166: HISTORIC PRESERVATION
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 154.106 BLOCK DIMENSIONS.
   The length, width and shapes of blocks must be appropriate for site conditions and the type of development contemplated. A maximum block length of 660 feet is recommended, and block lengths of more than 1,500 feet are prohibited. Blocks must have sufficient width to accommodate two tiers of lots of appropriate depth between street lines, except that blocks accommodating one tier of lots may be allowed, subject to the double-frontage lot requirements of § 154.103(C).
 
 
(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)
§ 154.107 CROSSWALKS.
   Pedestrian crosswalks at least ten feet in width may be required by Chief Subdivision Engineer when blocks exceed 660 feet in width or length and whenever deemed necessary to provide safe and adequate pedestrian circulation or access to schools, playgrounds, shopping areas, transportation and other community facilities.
(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)
STREETS
§ 154.120 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AND LAYOUT.
   Streets and street networks serving subdivisions must be designed and laid out with due regard for:
   (A)   Topographic conditions and drainage;
   (B)   Public convenience and safety;
   (C)   Allowing safe and adequate access for abutting parcels of land; and
   (D)   Proposed land use and density and intensity of development to be served by the streets.
(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)
§ 154.121 STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARDS.
   Streets must comply with the standards of this chapter and the State Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. The higher or more restrictive standard governs in the event of conflict.
(Ord. passed 7-8-1970; Res. 09-167, passed 6-18-2009)
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