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What is a Subdivision?
A "subdivision" is the division of a parcel of land
into two or more lots or parcels of record for the purpose of
transfer of ownership or development for any future use, either
residential, commercial, or industrial. The term also
includes resubdivision of lots or parcels of record and relates
to the process of subdivision or to the land subdivided.
How is a Subdivision Request Initiated?
Inquires from any person regarding the subdivision of land
should be submitted to the Director of Community Development in
the form of a letter specifying the location, current
improvements, and proposed development of the subject site.
The Village Engineer will then be directed to meet with the
subdivider to determine whether a Preliminary Plat of
Subdivision will be required and to explain the requirements for
its review by the Plan Commission. (Subdivisions
containing three lots of record or less not involving public
improvements may be exempted from the Preliminary Plat
requirements. Ask the Village Engineer if your subdivision
qualifies for this exemption.)
What are the Requirements for Submittal of a Preliminary Plat
of Subdivision?
A complete petition form must be filed before the Village will
take any action on the proposed development. The
petitioner should purchase a copy of Title 17, Planning,
Subdivisions, and Planned Developments to determine the Village
detailed review procedures. The petition, and all
accompanying materials as outlined in the application, may be
submitted at the same time as the Preliminary Plat. A
filing fee based on the total acreage of the property to be
subdivided will be required at the time the petition is filed.
(Fees are determined as follows: 10 acres or less is $300;
More than 10 acres is $300 plus $50 for each additional acres or
fraction thereof.)
The Preliminary Plat of subdivision shall be prepared by the
subdivider in conformance with the provision set forth in
Chapter 17.24 and 17.28 of the Wheeling Subdivision Ordinance.
A total of eight copies of the Preliminary Plat will be required
for review by Staff and thirteen revised copies for review by
the Plan Commission. After the final Staff review, the
Plan Commission will review the Plat and make its
recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees.
The Village Board will then review the Plan Commission's
recommendations regarding the Preliminary Plat and vote to
approve or disapprove it. After receiving Preliminary Plat
approval by the Village Board, the petitioner may proceed with
preparation of a Final Plat of Subdivision for recording and
final engineering drawings.
What Documents and Materials are Required for Approval of the
Final Plat of Subdivision?
For final approval, the petitioner is required to submit:
- Final Plat - prepared on tracing cloth or linen, with
waterproof non-fading black ink on a scale not more than one
hundred feet to an inch. The Final Plat shall conform
substantially to the Preliminary Plat.
- Approvals - All necessary approvals from all appropriate
County and State agencies shall be obtained.
- Improvements - A surety bond shall be posted prior to the
recording of the Final Plat. A letter committing to
such improvements prior to consideration of the Final Plat
by the Village Board of Trustees will be required in order
to assure satisfactory completion of all required
underground and surface public improvements (including
reasonable engineering and inspection fees).
- Engineering - Specifications and engineering construction
drawings of all public improvements shall be submitted to and
approved by the Village Engineer.
The Plan Commission will again review the Final Plat and make
its recommendations to the Village Board who has the authority
to approve or disapprove the Final Plat of Subdivision.
When May Construction Begin?
After Final Plat approval by the Village Board of Trustees, the
Village will record the Final Plat with the Registrar of Titles
if in Torrens, or with the Recorder of Deeds and bill the
petitioner for recording expenses incurred.
After the Final Plat has been recorded, building and/or site
development permits may be obtained from the Village of Wheeling
and the petitioner must secure all necessary permits from the
State, County, or other governmental agencies involved prior to
actual construction.
For further information, contact the Community Development
Department at (847) 459-2620.
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