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PC 21-23; Text Amendments to Chapter 154 (Subdivision and Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code

The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the comprehensive text amendments to Chapter 154 (the Subdivision and Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code, and any other relevant sections for clarity and consistency.  Said section and subsection amendments, include, the following:

1.                     154.203 (C)(1) - amending process requirements for pre-application meetings, plat approvals and the administrative plat and final plat approval.

2.                     154.203 (D)(4) and 154.507 amend and add language stating that public dedications, stormwater detention and/or Best Management Practices improvements comply with Village Code.

3.                     154.203 (E)(2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) - establishing that all variations to Chapter 154 of the Village Code must go before the Plan Commission for a public hearing prior to Village Board consideration.

4.                     154.203(F) - striking the procedures for vacations of public rights-of-way, as the provisions are addressed within Chapter 97 of the Village Code.

5.                     154.203(G) - adding procedures associated with Plats of Easement Abrogation.

6.                     154.203 (I) - clarifying the process for text amendments to Chapter 154 of the Village Code.

7.                     154.203 (L) - removal of conflicts within the fees section and Section 36.21(J) of the Village Code.

8.                     154.303 (D)(2)(b) - removing the sidewalk requirement for the adjacent side of the public right-of-way for Minor Plats of Subdivision

9.                     154.305 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Minor Development

10.                     154.305 (D)(1) - clarifying and amending the requirements for public improvements for unimproved, underimproved and improved rights of way for Minor Development

11.                     154.306 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Major Development

12.                     154.306 (D) - clarifying and amending the requirements for public improvements for unimproved, underimproved and improved rights- of- way for Major Development

13.                     154.307 - amending the recapture agreement provisions

14.                     154.403 (B) - amending the preliminary engineering requirements for engineering plan submittals

15.                     154.404 (E)(8) - striking the fire hydrant marker provisions

16.                     154.405 (D) - striking the sanitary sewer connection requirements that conflict with Chapter 50 of the Village Code

17.                     154.405 (F) - adding Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District references

18.                     154.406 (D) - adding language stating that the Village does not have an obligation to undertake maintenance and repair activities for private detention facilities

19.                     154.407 (C)(2) - striking sidewalk stamping requirements

20.                     154.407 (D), 154.503 (A), and 154.511 - adding references to the Complete Streets Policy

21.                     154.407 (I)(1) - clarifying the street names and traffic sign provisions

22.                     154.408 (B) - amending the jurisdictions pertaining to erosion control

23.                     154.409 (B) - clarifying the parkway sod requirements

24.                     154.410 (A) - clarifying the utility location requirements within easements

25.                     154.501 (H) - adding references to the County Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance and federal regulations

26.                     154.504 (A) - amending the public sidewalk slope requirements

27.                     154.505 (B)(1) - striking the block width requirements

28.                     154.506 (E) - adding staff engineering review provisions for lots

29.                     154.506 (F) - striking the avoidance of right angles provision for lots

30.                     154.507 (D) - amending the outlot frontage width provisions and striking the rectangular design reference

31.                     154.509 - striking the regulations abutting railroads and expressways

32.                     154.512 (A)(1)(a) and (b) - adding references to easement width requirements

33.                     154.512 (C) - striking the clear sight easement provisions, as the provisions are addressed within Chapters 153 and 155 of the Village Code

34.                     154.513 - amending and striking the monument and marker provisions to reference State Statutes

35.                     154.602 (C) - clarifying the approval entity for development agreements

36.                     154.602 (D)(3)(c) - clarifying the policies pertaining to vertical construction in construction schedules

37.                     154.602 (D)(3)(f) and (g) - adding references to sanitary sewer and public right-of-way completion activities prior to construction start for permanent structures

38.                     154.602 (E)(2) - striking the administrative plat development agreement references

39.                     154.605 (C) - amending the language confirming association obligations

40.                     154.606 (D)(3)(c) - adding the ability for the Village to undertake Environmental Audit review at the developer's cost

41.                     154.701 (E) - striking gender references

42.                     154.703 - add, delete or modify definitions of Best Management Practices (BMPs); Clear sight easement; Development, major; Development, minor;  Improvement, public; Lot; NIPC; Certificate of Occupancy/ Zoning Certificate; Planned Development; Expressway; Village Engineer; and Zoning Lot. (DISTRICTS - ALL)