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Willow Springs board reviews proposed subdivision code updates, including fee increases and school‑land change
Summary
The board reviewed an ordinance to update subdivision regulations: proposed increases to plan‑exam fees, updates to the public‑land dedication and density table, a cash‑in‑lieu clarification and removal of a school land‑dedication requirement; trustees discussed and expressed support for updating the code, with further steps to follow.
The Village Board of Willow Springs discussed a proposed ordinance (introduced Oct. 17, 2025) that would update the village subdivision code, increase plan‑examination fees and remove a school land‑dedication requirement.
President Nedemeyer outlined the key changes in the packet, saying the revisions modernize the village plan‑exam base and adjust fees that have not been updated since the 1980s. The presentation quoted proposed fee changes for plan exams (spoken in the meeting as raising fees to "$250 and $350 for 1 to 5 lots" and a higher tier for 6 or more lots) and described updates to the village's public‑land dedication and density table and a clarification that, when land is not available, cash in lieu could be required.
Nedemeyer also said the revision removes the school land dedication requirement from the code, describing the provision as "complex" to administer. He emphasized that public safety and transit provisions would remain unchanged. A trustee who spoke in favor said the updates were appropriate and that the parks and planning considerations supported updating the code.
The board treated the item as a proposed ordinance and moved it forward for consideration; trustees asked questions, expressed support and recorded affirmative votes on procedural motions related to the item. No final adoption language was recorded in the transcript excerpt provided; staff will proceed with the ordinance process as required by the village's procedural rules.
Next steps: the board will continue the ordinance process with any required additional notices, hearings and a future vote for final adoption.
