§ 1.3. Applicability.

A.

The I-55 Development Code shall apply to the area shown on the district map in article 2.0.

B.

Any existing development or subdivision within the area shown on the district map shall adhere to the I-55 Development Code, with the following exceptions:

1.

Additions or renovations of existing residential buildings.

2.

Any new accessory building associated with an existing primary residential building.

3.

Any proposed special use, variance, or home occupation currently governed by the Madison County Zoning Ordinance that involves a proposal for new development or subdivision.

4.

Any lot of record in unincorporated Madison County created prior to the adoption of this code may be used in accordance with the county zoning ordinance.

C.

The exemption provisions of the Illinois Plat Act 765 ILCS 205 remain applicable to the area shown on the district map in article 2.0. However, utilization of the exemption provisions of the Illinois Plat Act shall not serve as a means to exempt development of a property from adhering to the requirements of the I-55 Development Code. Therefore, within the city corporate limits, the requirements of the Land Development Code, section 1-4 shall apply:

1.

Section 1-4.1 states that lots divided via the exemptions provisions of the Illinois Plat Act are not exempt from the requirement to adhere to the Land Development Code and the zoning code for the city. Upon adoption, the I-55 Development Code becomes a part of the city zoning code and is applied to the areas shown on the district map in article 2.0;

2.

Section 1-4.5 states that the city shall not be required to issue permits or extend public services if the property divided via the Illinois Plat Act exemption provisions does not conform to the underlying zoning district requirements on which the property is located. All permits and requests to extend public services by the city within the areas shown on the district map in article 2.0 shall be subject to review per the provisions of the I-55 Development Code.

3.

Sections 1-4.3 (provision of required street right-of-way) and 1-4.4 (utilization of Plat Act provisions creating zoning non-conformity for existing structures) shall also be applicable to the area shown on the district map in article 2.0.

(Ord. No. 6016-07-16, 7-19-2016)