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The purpose and intent of the Natural
Resource Information report is to furnish
natural resource information to officials of the
local governing body and other decision makers.
Decisions concerning variations, amendments, or
relief of local zoning ordinances may reference
this report. Also decisions concerning the
future of a proposed subdivision of vacant or
agricultural lands and the development of these
lands because of these decisions may reference
this report. This report is required under 94
Act Ill Complied Statues, Chapter 70 Paragraph
405/1 Et Seq. and Ill Revised Statues, Chapter 5
Paragraph 106 Et Seq.
The Natural Resource Information Report seeks to
present the most current natural resource
information available to decision makers in an
understandable format. It contains a
description of the present conditions, resources
available and their potential impact on each
other. The report is generated by the review of
standardized data, on-site investigations, and
information furnished by the petitioner.
Through the use of the NRI valuable natural
resource information is made available to the
people making land use decisions in our
District. The NRI can assure that land
developers take into full consideration the
limitations of the land they wish to
develop—including the limitations of its soil
for septic system, for foundations, for roads,
and for other uses; also that such limitations
as flooding hazard, land slope, and shallow
water table be carefully considered and dealt
with. Other characteristics such as existing
ecological value (i.e. wetlands) should also be
considered before development plans are drawn
up. The NRI also provides this information to
the governmental units that will be called upon
to approve or disapprove development plans.
Although the conclusions of the Natural Resource
Information Report in no way indicate the
impossibility of a certain land use they should
alert the reader to potential issues arising
from ignorance of land capabilities.
It is necessary to read the entire report to
coordinate and inter-relate all natural resource
factors considered. The report, when used
properly, will provide the basis for good land
use change decisions and proper development
while protecting the natural resource base of
the county.
For the convenience of those who must comply
with the Soil and Water Conservation District’s
Law, Section 22.02a enacted December 3, 1971,
and effective July 1, 1972, we quote the
amendment:
“Sec. 22.02a - The Soil and Water Conservation
District shall make all natural resource
information available to the appropriate county
agency or municipality in the promulgation of
zoning ordinances or variances. Any person who
petitions any municipality or county agency in
the district for variation, amendment, or other
relief from that municipality’s or county’s
zoning ordinances or who proposes to subdivide
vacant or agricultural lands there in shall
furnish a copy of such petition or proposal to
the Soil and Water Conservation District. The
Soil and Water Conservation District shall not
be given more than 30 days from the time of
receipt of the petition or proposal to issue its
written opinion concerning the petition or
proposal and submit the same to the appropriate
county agency or municipality for further
action.” |
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Natural Resource
Information Reports
Submitted June 2005 - June 2007 |
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Municipalities
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Number of NRIs
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Total Acres
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Average Acres Per NRI
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Barrington
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5
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37.41
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7.48
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Barrington Hills
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1
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21.83
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21.83
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Bartlett
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6
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59.48
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9.91
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Elgin
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1
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12.82
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12.82
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Elk Grove
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2
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9.16
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4.58
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Northbrook
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6
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39.77
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6.63
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Northfield
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1
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4.44
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4.44
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Palatine
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5
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22.84
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4.57
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Roselle
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1
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0.96
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0.96
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Streamwood
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2
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13.82
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6.91
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Wheeling
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6
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38.86
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6.48
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