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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 158 (Development Regulations) of the Village Code of Ordinances (Preapproval Grading Process)
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WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville has heretofore adopted certain ordinances now codified as and for Chapter 158 of the Village Code of Ordinances and as other provisions of the Village Code of Ordinances setting forth and adopting various model codes as and for the Village's building regulation standards; and
WHEREAS, a periodic review of the ordinances of the Village of Romeoville together with certain recurring development related inquiries to and requests made of the Village has indicated that certain revisions to Section 158 are necessary; and
WHEREAS, in particular, to accommodate the timelines involved in the construction and development of properties with industrial buildings, frequently involving lengthy and substantially rigid schedules for the ordering and delivery of precast concrete panels, the Village has received an increasing volume of inquiries from developers for permission to begin so-called "mass grading" activities prior to the final approval by the Village Board of final plat and final engineering plans, and/or final development and final engineering plans, as the case may be; and
WHEREAS, at the present time, the provisions of Chapter 158 of the Village Code of Ordinances do not permit development, including in advance of the approval of final engineering plans by the Village Board; and
WHEREAS, a developer's conduct of grading or other development activities prior to engineering approval presents potential substantial additional administrative cost to the Village and exposes the Village to potential liability for damages occasioned by the developer's conduct of grading or other development activities prior to final engineering plan approval, including but not necessarily limited to damages claimed by or additional administrative costs incurred with respect...
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