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Because each new subdivision accepted by the Village becomes
a permanent unit in the basic physical structure of the future community,
and to which the future community will, of necessity, be forced to
adhere, all subdivisions hereafter planned within the incorporated
limits of the Village, and within the unincorporated area lying 1 1/2
miles beyond, shall, in all respects, be in full compliance with the
regulations contained in this Title. These regulations are designed
to provide for the orderly and harmonious development of the Village,
for the coordination of streets within new subdivisions with other
existing or planned streets, to secure a uniform system of utilities
and services for the Village.
[1983 Code]
A.
The language set forth in the text of this Title shall be interpreted
in accordance with the following rules of construction:
1.
Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text
of this Title, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in the
definition herein, and any word appearing in parenthesis directly
after the word herein defined shall be construed in the same sense
as that word.
2.
All measured distance expressed in feet shall be to the nearest
integral foot; if a fraction is 1/2 foot or more, the integral foot
next above shall be taken.
B.
ALLEY
BUILDING SETBACK LINE
CUL-DE-SAC
EASEMENT
FENCE STRIP
FINAL PLAT
LOT, BUTT
LOT, DOUBLE FRONTAGE
OFFICIAL PLAN
OWNER
PARKWAY STRIP
PEDESTRIAN WAY (CROSSWALK)
PLAN COMMISSION
PLANTING STRIP
PRELIMINARY PLAN
PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE
PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
SIDEWALK
SPECIFICATIONS
STREET (AVENUE, ROAD, BOULEVARD, LANE)
STREET WIDTH
STREET, ARTERIAL (THOROUGHFARE, MAJOR STREET, HIGHWAY)
STREET, COLLECTOR
STREET, HALF
STREET, MARGINAL ACCESS
STREET, MINOR
SUBDIVIDER
SUBDIVISION
1.
2.
SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
Terms used in this Title shall have the following meanings:
A public right of way with a width not exceeding 22 feet,
which affords a secondary means of access to abutting property.
A line or lines within a lot or other parcel of land so designated
on the preliminary plan and final plat between which and the adjacent
street or streets, the erection of an enclosed structure is prohibited.
A minor street having one open end and being permanently
terminated at the other by a vehicular turn-around.
A grant by a property owner of the specific use of a strip
of land by others.
A one foot strip of dedicated land for the purpose of restricting
access.
A map or plan of a subdivision or other parcel of land intended
as a unit for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer
of ownership or for building development.
A lot at the end of a block and located between two corner
lots.
Any lot having frontage on each of two public street rights
of way generally paralleling the property.
The composite of the functional and geographic elements of
the Village Comprehensive Plan, or any segment thereof in the form
of plans, maps, charts and textual material, as adopted by the Village.
Any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation,
trust or any other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest
in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings
to subdivide the same under this chapter.
A strip of land between the roadway and the sidewalk or sidewalk
site.
A public right of way across a block or providing access
within a block to be used primarily by pedestrians.
The Village of Thornton Plan Commission.
A dedicated, nonaccess strip of land planted with trees or
shrubs for screening purposes.
A tentative map or plan of a proposed subdivision as described
in § 12-3-1B of this Title.
Any dwelling, commercial or industrial building, excluding
garage, porch, carport, fence, storage shed or other such accessory
structures. The definition shall not refer to expansion or repair
of any dwelling, commercial or industrial building.
Contracts entered into between private parties, and constituting
a restriction on the use of all private property within a subdivision
for the benefit of property owners; and, providing mutual protection
against undesirable aspects of development which would tend to impair
stability of values.
Any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, drainage ditch, water main,
roadway, parkway strip, sidewalk, planting strip, crosswalkway, off-street
parking areas or other facility for which the Village may ultimately
assume the responsibility for maintenance and operation.
That portion of a street or pedestrian way, paved or otherwise
surfaced, intended for pedestrian use only.
Public improvement construction standards as adopted by the
Board of Trustees.
A public right of way which affords primary means of access
by pedestrians and vehicles to abutting properties.
The shortest distance between lines delineating the public
right of way of a street.
A public right of way with the highest degree of traffic
continuity and serving as a major traffic-way for fast or heavy traffic
between the various districts of the Village and environs, as shown
on the Official Plan.
A street of considerable continuity which carries traffic
from minor streets to an arterial street, including the principal
entrance streets of residence development, and the principal circulating
streets within such a development.
A street bordering one or more property lines of a tract of land in which the developer has dedicated part of the ultimate right of way width in accordance with the requirements as set forth in Chapter 12-4 of this Title.
A minor street which is parallel and adjacent to or in the
immediate vicinity of an arterial street, the purpose of which is
to relieve such thoroughfare from the local service of abutting properties.
A street of limited continuity used primarily for access
to abutting properties and local needs of a neighborhood.
Any person commencing proceedings under this chapter for
himself or for another.
The division of any tract or parcel of land into two or more
lots or other divisions of land for the purpose of transfer of ownership
or for building development, whether immediate or future. Also, application
for permit to construct one or more principal structures on a parcel
or tract of land where one or more principal structures already exist
shall be construed as a building development, envisioning future transfers
of ownership, and shall be regarded as a subdivision. For the purpose
of administration of these regulations, a parcel or tract of land
shall be deemed to have the boundaries and dimensions given in the
current maps of record of Cook County. The definition of subdivision
includes resubdivision, and where appropriate to the context, both
shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided.
However, the following situations shall not be deemed a subdivision
according to these regulations:
The resubdivision of a lot recorded prior to February 2, 1960,
and improved with a principal structure; provided, however, that such
procedure shall produce no more than two lots, one of which contains
the aforementioned principal structure, each of which are of legal
size in accordance with appropriate Village ordinances, and both of
which contain the required streets and easements for utilities; and,
provided further, that upon application for a building permit for
a vacant lot, a certified plat of survey must be provided showing
the division of the lots involved, the dimension of said lots and
the street and utility easements; or
The division of any parcel or tract of land by the installation
of one or more public improvements which do not involve any change
in street lines or public easements.
The basic land planning principles as detailed by Chapter 12-4 of this Title to be used as guides in the preparation of preliminary plans.
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An occupancy permit, such permit to be without charge, shall
not be granted by any governing official for the use of any structure
within a subdivision approved for platting or replatting until required
utility facilities have been installed and made ready to service the
property; and, not until roadways providing access to the subject
lot or lots have been constructed or are in the course of construction
and are suitable for vehicular traffic.
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The Plan Commission may recommend variations from these requirements
in specific cases which, in its opinion, do not affect the general
plan or the intent of this Title. Such recommendations shall be communicated
to the Board of Trustees or governing County authorities in writing,
substantiating the recommended variation. The Board of Trustees may
approve variations from these requirements in specific cases which,
in its opinion, do not adversely affect the general plan or intent
of this Title.
[1983 Code]
A.
For the purpose of meeting reasonable requirements for public
grounds to serve any proposed subdivision and to facilitate the establishment
and maintenance of community facilities conveniently located near
the lots in the proposed subdivision, the owner or subdivider shall
designate an amount of land in the proposed subdivision equal to 5%
of the gross area included in the subdivision to be reserved on the
final plat. The location of land reserved on the final plat shall
be approved by the Plan Commission. The reservation required herein
shall be for an initial period of three years from the date of recording
of the final plat. If the land so reserved has not been cleared by
condemnation or purchase by any local governmental authority at the
end of the three-year term, the reservation shall be extinguished;
provided, however, that any local governmental authority desiring
or requiring additional time in which to effect ultimate ownership
of the land so reserved, may extend the reservation period two years
by payment of an earnest money deposit to the owner or subdivider
in the amount of 5% of the reasonable market value of such property.
B.
All such land conveyed or reserved shall be of sufficient size
and character to meet the minimum frontage and area requirements for
lots under the zoning regulations of the Village and shall otherwise
be suitable for the purpose intended.
