Subdivisions are land that is divided into pieces that are easier to sell or otherwise develop , usually via a plat . The former single piece as a whole is then known as a subdivision. Subdivisions may be simple, involving only a single seller and buyer, or complex, involving large tracts of land divided into many smaller parcels. If it is used for housing it is typically known as a housing subdivision or housing development, although some developers tend to call these areas communities .
37-485: Kendall County is the name of two counties in the United States: Kendall County, Illinois Kendall County, Texas [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to
74-502: A local planning commission, once recorded in a registry of deeds, is generally deemed to have created the parcels of land identified on the plat itself. The problem of testamentary division of property was identified by the SCPEA in the footnote to the definition of subdivision, but not fully clarified by it. In some jurisdictions, a testamentary division of property does not constitute a legal subdivision for purposes of separate conveyancing of
111-403: A master street plan; (4) provisions for approval of all public improvements by the planning commission; (5) control of private subdivision of land; and (6) provisions for the creation of regional planning commissions. The SCPEA included the following definition: "Subdivision" means the division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots, plats, sites, or other divisions of land for
148-496: A more affluent population demanded larger and more widely spaced houses coupled with the increase of car usage for which terraced streets were unsuitable. Subdivisions were often produced by either local authorities (more recently, housing associations ) or by private developers. The former tended to be a means of producing public housing leading to monotenure estates full of council houses often known as "council estates". The latter can refer to higher end tract housing for
185-461: A population boom as suburbanization swept across the United States. Improved transportation infrastructure, including the construction of Interstate 88 and Interstate 55, facilitated commuting to nearby urban centers like Chicago. Subdivisions and housing developments sprang up throughout the county, catering to the needs of a growing population seeking the tranquility of suburban life. According to
222-535: A right angle in the township of Oswego . The county's only designated state park is Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area . In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Yorkville have ranged from a low of 10 °F (−12 °C) in January to a high of 84 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −26 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 111 °F (44 °C)
259-617: A subdivision. The intention is to cover all subdivision of land where the immediate or ultimate purpose is that of selling the lots or building on them. The object of inserting a definition in the text of the act is to avoid the inclusion, within the planning commission's control, of such cases as a testator 's dividing his property amongst his children, partners' dividing firm property amongst themselves on dissolution, or cases of that nature. A subdivision does not need to be sold, in whole or in part, for its resulting pieces to be considered separate parcels of land. A subdivision plat approved by
296-548: Is heavy suburbanization from the metropolitan Chicago area. The county is an 18-mile (29 km) square, which is divided up into 9 townships. Each township is divided into 36 one-mile-square sections, except that the Fox River is used as a township border, resulting in Bristol being the smallest township with the extra area being assigned to Oswego and Kendall Townships. Two exceptions to the section grid reflect Indian land grants under
333-521: Is known as an end moraine . Ransom, the more predominant of the two moraines, runs through the west and north-central part of the county. This moraine has created elevations over 800 feet (240 m), in contrast to elevations in southern Kendall County that drop to the lower 500-foot (150 m) range. Minooka, the other major end moraine ridge in Kendall County, runs along its entire eastern border with Will County . The two moraines intersect at almost
370-545: Is named after Amos Kendall , who was the editor of the Frankfort , Kentucky , newspaper, and went on to be an important advisor to President Andrew Jackson . Kendall became the U.S. Postmaster General in 1835. Before European settlers arrived, the land that would become Kendall County was inhabited by several Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Fox, and Kickapoo. These tribes lived in semi-permanent villages along
407-750: The Treaty of Prairie du Chien in 1829: the Mo-Ah-Way Reservation in Oswego Township and the Waish-Kee-shaw Reservation in Na-Au-Say Township. These areas were eventually sold to European settlers. County board members run in two districts. All other officers run county-wide: For years, Kendall County was one of the most Republican counties in Illinois. Between the 1856 and 2004 elections,
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#1732852216905444-660: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has an area of 322 square miles (830 km ), of which 320 square miles (830 km ) are land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km ) (0.6%) are covered by water. Kendall County is a small but rapidly growing county that has the majority of its population in the northeast and along the Fox River (the only river in the county), which runs through the county's northwestern section. Many new subdivisions have been constructed in this county, which has produced considerable population growth. Southern Kendall still remains largely agricultural. Kendall County has two primary ranges of low-lying hills formed by what
481-495: The U.S. state of Illinois , within the Chicago metropolitan area. According to the 2020 census , it has a population of 131,869. Its county seat is Yorkville , and its most populous municipality is Oswego . Kendall County is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and was the fastest-growing county in the United States between 2000 and 2010. Kendall County was formed in 1841 out of LaSalle and Kane Counties. The county
518-556: The middle class and even upper middle class . In the Philippines , subdivisions are areas of land that have been subdivided into individual residential plots. Whereas some subdivisions comprise exclusive gated communities , others are merely demarcations denoting a specific neighborhood . Some subdivisions may conduct autonomous security, or provide basic services such as water and refuse management . Most subdivisions are governed by associations made up of members who are residents of
555-437: The "subdivided" parcels. Furthermore, the SCPEA's definition leaves ambiguous the notion of 'building development' and whether the identification of multiple construction sites on a single parcel of land constitutes a subdivision subject to the review and approval authority of the planning commission. Interpretations of this vary among American jurisdictions. Subdivision developers may use an architect's services only once, with
592-551: The 19th century as a means of addressing the expansion of cities into surrounding farmland. While this method of property identification was useful for purposes of conveyancing , it did not address the overall impacts of expansion and the need for a comprehensive approach to planning communities. In the 1920s, the Coolidge administration formed the Advisory Committee on City Planning and Zoning , which undertook as its first task
629-585: The 2016 film Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice . Plano has also been used in the film Witless Protection , with both films having been filmed in Plano's historic downtown area. Filming has also taken place south of Plano at the Farnsworth House, a modern architectural landmark for documentaries and commercials. 41°35′N 88°26′W / 41.59°N 88.43°W / 41.59; -88.43 Subdivision (land) Subdivisions may also be for
666-703: The Fox River and relied on hunting, fishing, and agriculture for their sustenance. The presence of these indigenous peoples influenced the early European settlers' interactions and land use practices. The first European-American settlers arrived in the 1820s, primarily from New England and New York. They were attracted to the region's fertile soil and abundant waterways. These pioneers faced numerous challenges, including harsh winters, prairie fires, and conflicts with Native American tribes. Despite these obstacles, they established homesteads, farms, and small communities. Towns like Newark, Lisbon, and Plattville began to take shape, serving as centers of commerce and social activity for
703-400: The age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 20.9% were not families, and 16.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.01, and the average family size was 3.41. The median age was 32.9 years. The county's median household income was $ 79,897, and its median family income
740-400: The backbone of Kendall County's economy well into the 20th century. The county's rich soil and favorable climate made it ideal for farming, especially for corn, soybeans, and dairy products. Family-owned farms and agricultural cooperatives played a crucial role in sustaining rural communities and providing food and commodities to urban markets. Following World War II, Kendall County experienced
777-630: The burgeoning population. Kendall County played a significant role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada. Abolitionist sentiments ran strong in the area, and many residents actively participated in assisting runaway slaves. Notable figures like the Lewis and Sackett families in Oswego provided shelter and support to freedom seekers, risking their own safety in
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#1732852216905814-621: The county is in Community College District 516 and is served by Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove , Aurora , and Plano . The southern half is in Community College District 525 and is served by Joliet Junior College in Joliet . Locations within and around the City of Plano were stand-ins for Clark Kent 's hometown of Smallville, Kansas, in the 2013 film Man of Steel as well as
851-419: The county was 83.6% White, 5.7% African American, 3.0% Asian, 0.3% Native American, 5.0% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 15.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 28.0% were German , 16.0% were Irish , 9.5% were Polish , 9.4% were Italian , 7.5% were English , and 3.2% were American . Of the 38,022 households, 47.9% had children under
888-575: The first Democrat to carry the county since Franklin Pierce in 1852. Obama did not repeat this feat against Mitt Romney in 2012 , nor did Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016 . Joe Biden won the county with a majority in 2020 . Kamala Harris in 2024 became the first Democratic presidential nominee to carry the county despite losing the presidential election. Kendall County is one of only thirteen counties to have voted for Obama in 2008, Romney in 2012, Trump in 2016, and Biden in 2020. Kendall County
925-537: The front lines. The late 19th and early 20th centuries witnessed the rapid industrialization of Kendall County. The construction of railroads, particularly the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, spurred economic development by facilitating the transportation of goods and materials. Industrial centers emerged in towns like Yorkville, Plano, and Sandwich, where factories, mills, and foundries produced agricultural implements, machinery, and other goods. Agriculture remained
962-409: The intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kendall_County&oldid=932937758 " Category : United States county name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kendall County, Illinois Kendall County is a county in
999-703: The only time Kendall County did not give a plurality to the GOP presidential nominee was in 1912, when the Republican Party was mortally divided and Progressive Party candidate Theodore Roosevelt won 57.56% of the county's vote against conservative incumbent president William Howard Taft . Moreover, only one Democratic presidential candidate – Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1932 and 1936 – ever cracked 40% of Kendall County's vote during this span of 38 presidential elections. In 2008 , Illinois native Barack Obama became
1036-502: The planning and construction of public streets and public roads, and the placement of public utilities. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, subdivisions are usually areas of land that have been zoned for a particular type of residential development, often called a housing estate . They can vary enormously in character, density, and socioeconomic value. They have existed for well over a century, but became prevalent after World War II , as
1073-575: The process. During the American Civil War, Kendall County made substantial contributions to the Union cause. Hundreds of local men enlisted in the Union Army, serving in regiments such as the 36th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 104th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Additionally, Kendall County residents organized relief efforts, raised funds, and supported families of soldiers serving on
1110-502: The publication of The Standard State Zoning Enabling Act in 1926, model enabling legislation for use by state legislatures . This was followed by publication of the Standard City Planning Enabling Act (SCPEA) in 1928. The SCPEA covered six subjects: (1) the organization and power of planning commissions, which was directed to prepare and adopt a master plan; (2) the content of the master plan; (3) provisions for
1147-460: The purpose of commercial or industrial development, and the results vary from retail shopping malls with independently owned out parcels to industrial parks . In the United States, the creation of a subdivision was often the first step toward the creation of a new incorporated township or city . Contemporary notions of subdivisions rely on the Lot and Block survey system , which became widely used in
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1184-424: The purpose, whether immediate or future, of sale or of building development. It includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, relates to the process of subdividing or to the land or territory subdivided. Attached to this definition was the following footnote: for the purpose of sale or of building development : Every division of a piece of land into two or more lots, parcels or parts is, of course,
1221-427: The rest of the tract houses using the same master template: the resulting houses all look similar as in the above photograph of Markham, Ontario. The overall purpose of a subdivision is to create an environment conducive to overall development and sustained growth, with development defined as: … the design work of lot layout, the construction of drainage structures, the construction of buildings or public use areas,
1258-485: The subdivision. In the Philippines, subdivisions are also known as villages or barangays . In Alberta , subdivision is the dividing of a single parcel of land into two or more parcels, each to be given a separate title. Subdivision is also used for existing lot line adjustments. Notwithstanding a few exceptional circumstances, subdivision approval and endorsement by the local municipality must always be received before
1295-498: Was $ 87,309. Males had a median income of $ 64,048 versus $ 42,679 for females. The county's per capita income was $ 30,565. About 2.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.6% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over. Kendall County was listed as the fastest-growing county in the US from 2000 to 2009, experiencing a population growth rate of 110.4% in this period. The reason for this growth
1332-500: Was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.52 inches (39 mm) in February to 4.39 inches (112 mm) in July. As of the 2010 United States Census , 114,736 people, 38,022 households, and 30,067 families were residing in the county. The population density was 358.2 inhabitants per square mile (138.3/km ). The 40,321 housing units averaged 125.9 per square mile (48.6/km ). The racial makeup of
1369-471: Was the fastest growing county in the US, more than doubling in population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses. All five Kendall County communities analyzed saw their real home prices fall dramatically from 2007 to 2015, from a low of 17 percent in Montgomery to a high of 44 percent in Plano. Minooka and Oswego both saw their home values fall 34 percent. In Yorkville, they fell 36 percent. The northern half of
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