Subdividing my property - What do I need to know?
One of our top priorities is to ensure subdivisions are developed according to good design practices. By setting standards for the subdivision of land, the City intends to provide for services and utilities, safe convenient access, and a desirable and attractive living environment. Anyone wishing to subdivide their property into two or more parts with the intent of transferring ownership or development must first meet the community requirements set forth in the Land Subdivision Control Ordinance. Examples of some issues include the grading and construction of streets and other public utilities, emergency vehicle access, availability of green space, and the avoidance of overcrowding conditions. Applicants will need to submit copies of the plan, proof of ownership, survey plat of property, and final plat with the "Application for Subdivision" to the Community Development Department for review. The application will be reviewed internally between engineering, fire, police, and our department prior to being submitted to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Minor subdivisions that create only 2 to 6 new lots may not need this step if no new public infrastructure is proposed. After the Planning Commission recommendation, the preliminary subdivision plat will then go before the City Council for final action.
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Subdivision of Land- Preliminary Plat Process
Concept Review:
- Review concept with Department personnel
- Applicant prepares concept plan
- Applicant meets with Planning and Engineering personnel for feedback
- Applicant submits conceptual plat for review
- Departmental review and recommendation
- Courtesy copy sent to School District
Preliminary Plat Approval Process:
- Applicant submits preliminary plat sealed by Illinois certified professional engineer
- Engineer, Planner, Police & Fire review for staff report
- Submitted to Planning Commission for review and recommendation
- Recommendation then submitted to Community Development Committee review prior to consideration by the City Council.
- Council then approves, rejects, or recommendations modification to the preliminary plat which, if approved, is recorded with the City Clerk's office.
Subdivision of Land- Final Plat Process
Final Plat Approval Process:
- Applicant submits final sealed plat and improvement plans, if required
- Engineer, Planner, Police & Fire review for staff report
- Submitted to Community Development Committee for review prior to consideration by City Council.
- Council approves, rejects, or modifies the final plat.
- Mayor will sign plat after approval and after all other appropriate signatures
- After Recording with the County, applicant must submit reproducible mylar copy of recorded plat and three copies of recorded plat. The Department retains original recorded ordinance