[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
No plat of any subdivision shall be valid or entitled to be recorded unless and until it has been approved by the Village Board, upon favorable recommendation of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission if within the corporate limits of the Village, or if outside the corporate limits and within the area under the jurisdiction of the Village, as provided by statute.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1]
Before subdividing any tract or parcel of land in the Village, an owner or subdivider shall submit a preliminary plat and a final plat to be acted upon by the Village in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
When there is presented to the Village Board of Trustees for approval a plat for the subdivision or resubdivision of a small tract of land within the corporate limits, if the Board of Trustees after consideration thereof and recommendation thereon by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, is of the opinion that the intent and purpose of this chapter are not violated, the Board of Trustees may approve such plat without requiring further procedure other than the filing of three copies of the plat with the Village Clerk.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
It is recommended, before submitting a preliminary plat for official filing, that the subdivider consult with the Village or meet with the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission for advice and assistance. This step requires an application to be completed and a fee of $175 to be paid. The filing of a plat with the Village is not necessary, but a preliminary sketch may be included. In the event an application for the public hearing is subsequently filed, the $175 fee will be credited toward the public hearing fee.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
Three prints of a preliminary plat with necessary supporting sheets which shall constitute a part thereof, showing the proposed plan of subdivision shall be submitted to the Village Clerk on behalf of the Village Board, along with the required filing fee. Such plat shall show and give the following information insofar as possible:
(a) 
Identification and Description.
(1) 
The proposed name of the subdivision.
(2) 
The location by township, section, town and range, or by other legal description.
(3) 
The names and addresses of the owners, the developer and the designer who made the plat, and the title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded.
(4) 
The scale of the plat, which shall not be smaller than one inch to 100 feet.
(5) 
The date of preparation.
(6) 
The north point.
(b) 
Delineation of Existing Conditions.
(1) 
The boundary lines of the proposed subdivision indicated by a solid heavy line and a notation of the approximate total acreage encompassed thereby.
(2) 
The location, widths and names of all existing streets or other public ways, railroad and utility rights-of-way, easements, parks and other public spaces, permanent buildings and structures, and section and corporation lines within and adjacent to the tract.
(3) 
The exact locations of existing sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, culverts and other underground facilities within the tract and to a distance of 100 feet beyond the tract and the invert grade elevations of catch basins, manholes and culverts.
(4) 
The boundary lines of adjacent properties for a distance of not less than 100 feet from the proposed subdivision. Ownership of these properties shall be shown wherever possible.
(5) 
The existing zoning classifications of the proposed subdivision and adjacent tracts.
(6) 
Topographic data within the tract and on adjacent properties for a distance of not less than 100 feet beyond the tract including existent contours at vertical intervals of not more than two feet, except in such unusual topographical conditions which demand one foot intervals as determined and required by the Village Engineer. The location of watercourses, marshes, floodplains, drainage patterns and facilities, vegetative cover and other significant natural or man-made features shall be indicated. Soil-boring data and seepage tests may be required at locations and depths as determined by the Village Engineer.
(7) 
The locations of or reference to locations of existing monuments or survey markers used in preparation of surveys and the grade elevation of each monument and marker.
(8) 
The owner and engineer's certification regarding the effect of construction of such subdivision on the drainage or surface waters, using language as herein set forth in Section 46-2-3-3 of this chapter.
(9) 
A general description of predominant soil types on the tract, their location and their limitations for the proposed use.
(c) 
Delineation of Proposed Conditions.
(1) 
The street system, excluding right-of-way widths and street names with proposed through streets shown extending to the boundaries of the subdivision. Proposed streets which are obviously in alignment or are a continuation of existing streets already named shall bear the name of the existing street. In no case shall the name for the proposed streets duplicate or be confused with existing street names in the Village or within 1 1/2 miles of the corporate limits thereof, irrespective of the use of the suffix street, avenue, road, boulevard, drive, place or court or an abbreviation thereof.
(2) 
The location and width of alleys, pedestrianways and utility easements. Drainage easements are the only ones which need to be shown in detail. Other easements may be shown in a tentative location.
(3) 
The layout, numbers and typical dimensions of blocks and lots scaled to the nearest foot, and the proposed land use for each lot, parcel or tract.
(4) 
The building setback lines, indicating dimensions.
(5) 
The proposed Village zoning districts for subdivisions to be annexed into the Village prior to filing the final plat or to be rezoned from its existing classification prior to filing final plat.
(6) 
The areas, other than those listed in Subsections (c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this section, intended to be dedicated or received for community facilities, indicating for each the approximate acreage. Such areas shall be designated by letter or number.
(7) 
The lots or parcels of land not suitable for construction, where known, and not intended for dedication or temporarily reserved for public use.
(8) 
An outline of protective covenants if applicable.
(9) 
A general description of the type, kind, character and extent of required improvements proposed to be constructed or installed.
(10) 
Such other information or data that the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission may require for the full and complete consideration of the proposed plan of the subdivision.
(11) 
The areas and acreage proposed to be excavated, graded and filled, sodded or seeded and vegetatively stabilized or left undisturbed.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
(a) 
All preliminary plats filed with the Village Clerk shall be deemed to be automatically referred to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission for its consideration and approval or disapproval. Plats shall be submitted at least 10 days prior to the date of the meeting at which they are to be considered.
(b) 
The Plan, Zoning and Development Commission shall rule on the preliminary plat within 60 days following receipt of the plat from the Village Clerk. The Plan, Zoning and Development Commission may require such changes or revisions as are deemed necessary in the interests and needs of the community, in keeping with the provisions of this chapter. In the event that the plan involves special problems, or is in conflict with the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission's planning studies, the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission shall notify the owner or subdivider as to the time and place of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission meeting at which he shall be afforded an opportunity of being heard.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
(a) 
The approval of a preliminary plat by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission and the Village Board is strictly tentative involving merely the general acceptability of the layout as submitted.
(b) 
The Plan, Zoning and Development Commission may require such changes or revisions as are deemed necessary in the interest and needs of the community, in keeping with the provisions of this chapter.
(c) 
No land will be approved for subdivision which is subject to periodic flooding or which contains inadequate drainage facilities unless such areas become a unified part of contiguous lots or parcels not subject to flooding; however, if the subdivider agrees to make improvements which will, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, make such land completely safe for residential or commercial occupancy providing adequate drainage, subdivision of such land may be approved.
(d) 
Conditional approval shall be effective for not more than 12 months following the date of approval by the Village Board unless, upon written application by the subdivider, a written extension of time is granted by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission. Where less than the entire land as shown on the preliminary plat is contained in the initial final plat to be filed for record, such recordation shall automatically extend the approval of the unrecorded balance of the preliminary plat for the successive twelve-month period. If the final plat has not been recorded within this time limit, the preliminary plat must again be submitted to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission for approval.
(e) 
Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute a waiver of any improvement requirements set up by ordinance of the Village subsequent to this approval but prior to submission of the final plat.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
Upon approval of the preliminary plat by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, the following statement signed by the Chairman shall be placed on each print and map comprising the preliminary plat.
NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
Notice is hereby given that this preliminary plat has received the conditional approval of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission of the Village of Elmwood Park, subject to,___________ and that the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission is now ready to receive the final plat for consideration.
Chairman, Plan, Zoning and Development Commission of the Village of Elmwood Park
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
Within 30 days after approval of the preliminary plat by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, it shall be either approved or disapproved by the Village Board.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
The prints comprising the preliminary plat shall, upon approval, be distributed as follows:
(a) 
One print shall be retained by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(b) 
One print shall be retained by the Village Engineer.
(c) 
One print shall be returned to the subdivider.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
If the preliminary plat and plans for specifications required by this chapter are finally disapproved by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, one print of the proposed preliminary plat and one copy of the proposed plans and specifications for land improvements shall be retained by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission and the remaining copy returned to the subdivider with a written statement of the reasons for such disapproval. If this plan is refiled within six months and is essentially a revision of the previously disapproved plan, 1/2 of the filing fee shall be waived. If it is essentially a new plan or is not presented within the six month time limit, the payment of the full filing fee shall be required.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
(a) 
Subsequent to conditional approval of the preliminary plat, but prior to submission of the final plat, the developing engineer and the Village Engineer shall cooperate on a consideration of the proposed plans, specifications and engineering calculations of such features as the water supply and water distribution system; sanitary sewerage system, including mains and sewerage disposal or treatment facilities; stormwater drainage system; gas, telephone and electrical service easements; street lighting; street name signs; fire hydrants; grading, gradients and widths of roadways and sidewalks, the paving of roadways and sidewalks; and proposed detailed grading plat of blocks and lots.
(b) 
Prior to review of the final plat by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, the Village Engineer and other public officials having jurisdiction shall approve or make recommendations for revisions in the proposed plans and specifications and they shall certify approval of final plans and specifications prior to approval of the final plat by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(c) 
Within 12 months after receiving the last required approval of the preliminary plat and supporting documents by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission and the Village Board or a period of time beyond 12 months that may be granted by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission upon formal request in writing, there shall be submitted to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission a final plat of all or part of the area included in the approved preliminary plat. The original tracing of the final plat plus all copies required by the Village, along with all construction plans and specifications and other supporting documents shall be submitted to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(d) 
The final plat shall retain the design characteristics of the approved preliminary plat. The plat and supporting documents shall be submitted to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission through the Village Engineer. The Village Engineer will immediately notify the subdivider when, upon checking the documents, he finds that all of the requirements of this chapter have not been met so that the necessary changes can be made or missing documents supplied. In no case shall the Village Engineer forward the final plat to the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission until all the required supporting documents have been submitted.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
The final plat shall show the following:
(a) 
Identification and Description.
(1) 
The proposed name of the subdivision.
(2) 
The location by township, section, town and range or by other legal description.
(3) 
The names and addresses of the owner, the developer and the designer who made the plat, and the title under which the proposed subdivision is to be recorded. This plat shall be certificated by a registered land surveyor of the State.
(4) 
The scale of the plat, not smaller than one inch to 100 feet.
(5) 
The date of preparation.
(6) 
The north point.
(b) 
Delineation.
(1) 
The boundary of the plat based on an accurate traverse, with angular and linear dimensions. The error of closure of such boundary line survey shall not exceed standards established by the Village Engineer.
(2) 
The exact locations, widths and names of all streets within and adjoining the plat, and the exact location and widths of all alleys and crosswalks. Proposed street names shall be in conformity with the street naming plan of the Village.
(3) 
The true angles and distances to the nearest established street lines or official monuments, not less than two of which shall be accurately described on the plat.
(4) 
The locations of all permanent lot markers as actually installed, or to be installed. Lot markers shall be installed in accordance with Village standards.
(5) 
The Municipal, township or section lines accurately tied to the lines of the subdivision by distances and angles.
(6) 
The radii, internal angles, points of curvature, tangents, bearings and lengths of all curves.
(7) 
All easements of rights-of-way for public service utilities or other purposes. All easements shall also be drainage easements.
(8) 
All lot and block numbers with their lines accurately dimensioned in feet and hundredths and where an angle occurs in any lot line between lot corners, the measurement of the angle shall be shown in degrees, minutes and seconds.
(9) 
The building setback lines accurately shown and dimensioned in feet and hundredths.
(10) 
Accurate outlines and legal descriptions of any areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use, with the purposes indicated thereon, and of any area to be reserved by deed covenant for the common use of all property owners. When the tract dedicated or reserved for public use is not within the corporate limits of the Village, the certificate of dedication shall provide that the future official act of annexation of such tract to the Village shall constitute a transfer of title to the Village for such public use.
(c) 
Appropriate Certificates. Appropriate certificates shall be submitted as follows with the final two certificates last and in the order listed.
(1) 
Owner's certificate.
(2) 
Notary certificate.
(3) 
County Clerk certificate.
(4) 
Certificate as to special assessments.
(5) 
Surveyor's certificate.
(6) 
Plan, Zoning and Development Commission certificate.
(7) 
Village Board certificate.
(d) 
Size of Plat. In order to comply with requirements for recording, each plat shall be at least 8 1/2 inches by 14 inches but no more than 30 inches by 36 inches in size.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 97-35, 10-20-1997, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
The following supporting documents shall be submitted:
(a) 
A statement signed by the subdivider setting forth the public improvements he proposes to make in the subdivision and agreeing to make such improvement at his own expense, including all costs of inspection by the Village Engineer during construction, within the time limit agreed to by the subdivider and the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, and to maintain such improvements for one year after their formal acceptance by the Village Board. This agreement shall provide for the method of selection of the contractors engaged to construct the improvements, require their approval by the Village Engineer and require them to submit evidence and indemnify the Village against any loss or damage to persons or property during the course of the work. Such agreement is subject to approval of the final plat by the Village Board. Protective covenants which meet the approval of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission shall be lettered on the final plat or appropriately referenced thereon.
(b) 
Specifications and drawings including profiles, cross sections and details as applicable, of all proposed public improvements. Elevations shall be referred to the standard Village datum. Evidence shall be submitted by virtue of engineering calculations that the local utilities can satisfactorily serve the area by the utility easements shown.
(c) 
Complete estimates of costs of all proposed public improvements, including costs of engineering and inspection.
(d) 
A statement signed by the Village Engineer approving the specifications, drawings and estimates of costs.
(e) 
A duly executed performance bond by the subdivider, with corporate sureties to be approved by the Village Board of Trustees. The bond shall be filed with the Village Clerk in an amount equal to 100% of the estimate of the costs of construction of all improvements. The bond shall be certified by the Village Attorney as good, valid and enforceable by the Village, securing the satisfactory completion of all improvements in accordance with the description, plans, profiles and specifications submitted by the subdivider and approved by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(f) 
In lieu of the performance bond provided for in Subsection (e) of this section, the subdivider may deposit cash or establish an escrow account in the amount of 100% of the estimate for the total cost of the improvements with the Finance Director, which money is to be disbursed by him from time to time upon receipt of payment estimates signed by the Village Engineer, the developer and the Village President. The maximum amount to be disbursed shall be 90%. The remaining 10% shall be held as a maintenance bond or can be replaced by a surety bond to be held until the end of the maintenance period.
(g) 
Written evidence from the proper governmental agencies of their willingness to approve of the acceptability of locations which are reserved for public use but not dedicated.
(h) 
A house numbering address map.
(i) 
Statements or protective covenants which meet with the approval of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(j) 
A certificate signed by a registered professional engineer and the owner of the land or his attorney which shall read as follows:
STATE OF ILLINOIS)
)
COUNTY OF COOK)
To the best of our knowledge and belief, the drainage of surface waters will not be changed by the construction of such subdivision or any part thereof, or, that if such surface water drainage will be changed, adequate provision has been made for collection and diversion of such surface waters into public areas, or drains which the subdivider has a right to use, and that such surface waters will not be deposited on the property of adjoining land owners in such concentrations as may cause damage to the adjoining property because of the construction of the subdivision.
Dated this _____ day of _____, 20_____
ENGINEER
OWNER OR ATTORNEY
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
(a) 
Approval and Recommendation of Plan, Zoning and Development Commission.
(1) 
The Plan, Zoning and Development Commission shall rule on the final plat within 60 days following receipt of the plat from the subdivider. In the event of a special problem, the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission may notify the owner or subdivider as to the time and place of the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission meeting at which he will be afforded an opportunity of being heard; however, should the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission require an amendment of the final plat, the time for ruling on the final plat with amendments may be extended 30 days after receipt of such amendments from the subdivider.
(2) 
When the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission has approved the final plat, with amendments if any, it shall be signed by the Chairman and attested by the Recording Secretary on the form provided.
(3) 
After approval by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission, the final plat shall be transmitted to the Village Board together with a letter of transmittal calling attention to all variations, if any, approved by the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission and its reasons for approving them and conveying to the Village Board such other information as the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission may deem necessary. The Plan, Zoning and Development Commission shall also transmit to the Village Board the supporting documents submitted with the final plat.
(b) 
Approval By Village Board. When the Village Board is satisfied with the final plat and the supporting documents submitted therewith, it shall by resolution approve the plat and authorize its President to sign the approval form provided. Such approval shall be attested by the Village Clerk and sealed with the Corporate Seal of the Village.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1; Ord. 2015-37, 8-17-2015]
Upon approval of the final plat by the Village Board, the signed copies of the final plat and supporting documents shall be distributed as follows:
(a) 
The original tracing and all necessary copies shall be forwarded to the Village Clerk for recording purposes;
(b) 
One print shall be returned to the subdivider for his files; and
(c) 
One print shall be retained in the Plan, Zoning and Development Commission files.
[Ord. 90-4, 5-21-1990, § 1]
When all requirements prior to recording have been complied with, the Village Clerk shall record the final plat, along with all necessary copies, with the County Recorder. The Village Clerk shall also file one true and exact copy with the County Board of Election Commissioners. The original recorded plat shall be retained by the Village Clerk on file.