Addison § 6.101 General Provisions Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the chapter, which is to establish minimum regulations for the design, construction, and use of buildings and structures. It also covers the processes for permits, fees, inspections, and penalties for violations. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.102 General Provisions Section Adoption of Codes This section adopts various International and Illinois state codes, including building, residential, fire, electrical, and accessibility codes, as the official codes for the Village of Addison. It specifies which appendices and chapters are included or excluded for each adopted code and references state statutes for energy conservation and accessibility. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.104 General Provisions Section References to the Village in Codes View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.105 General Provisions Section Definitions This section defines various terms used throughout the Addison Codes, including officials, building conditions, and different types of fire-related systems and departments. View in Addison’s full code →
Addison § 6.106 General Provisions Section Amendments and Supplements to Codes This section establishes that in case of conflict between adopted codes and their amendments, the Building Official will determine and apply the more stringent standard. It specifically excludes International Codes for plumbing and accessibility, mandating the use of the Addison Building Code, Illinois Plumbing Code, and Illinois Accessibility Code. View in Addison’s full code →
Alsip § 1.1 General Provisions Section How Code designated and cited This section establishes that the ordinances within it form the official "Municipal Code for the Village of Alsip, Illinois" and may be cited as such. It also references a state law concerning the revision and codification of ordinances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.2 General Provisions Section Rules of construction and definitions This section outlines the rules for interpreting the Municipal Code and other ordinances, including general construction principles, how to interpret conflicting provisions, and specific definitions for key terms like 'board of trustees' and 'this Code'. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.3 General Provisions Section Catchlines of sections This section clarifies that the boldface catchlines preceding sections of the Alsip Code are merely for identification and do not constitute part of the official text of the section itself. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.4 General Provisions Section Amendments to Code This section outlines the process for incorporating amendments to the municipal code. It specifies how subsequent ordinances that modify, repeal, or affect the code should be numbered, printed, and integrated into the code, serving as prima facie evidence of the amendments until the code is re-adopted. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.5 General Provisions Section Certain ordinances not affected by Code This section clarifies that the adoption of the new municipal code does not repeal or affect the validity of specific existing ordinances. These unaffected ordinances cover financial matters, taxes, property annexation, franchises, zoning, public improvements, election-related matters, subdivisions, and depositories. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.6 General Provisions Section Unauthorized alteration or tampering with Code This section prohibits any person from altering or tampering with the municipal code in a way that misrepresents the village's laws. This includes adding, deleting, or modifying any part of the code or its pages. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.7 General Provisions Section Severability of parts of Code This section establishes that if any part of the Alsip Code is found to be unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining parts of the Code will still remain in effect. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.8 General Provisions Section General penalty for Code offenses; continuing violations This section establishes a tiered system of fines for violations of the Alsip Code and ordinances, with a default classification for offenses lacking specific penalties. It also clarifies that each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 1.9 General Provisions Section Collection fees and costs This section outlines the village's authority to collect unpaid fines and penalties through any means available for monetary judgments. It allows the village to hire attorneys and private collection agents, and any associated fees or costs will be charged to the offender. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.2.1 General Provisions Section Zoning Definitions This section provides definitions for various zoning-related terms used within the Antioch municipal code. It establishes clear meanings for terms like 'Access Drive,' 'Accessory Use,' and different types of 'Adult Use.' View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.1 General Provisions Section Short Title This section establishes the official short title for the Subdivision Regulations of Antioch. It also designates these regulations as a part of the village's official comprehensive plan. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.2 General Provisions Section Intent And Purpose This section outlines the intent and purpose of the adopted title, aiming to ensure sound subdivision development, safeguard stakeholder interests, and provide permanent assets to the locality and village. It seeks to prevent scattered development, excessive costs, and ensure land is developed for its highest possible use. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.3 General Provisions Section Application And Interpretation This section outlines the application of subdivision regulations within Antioch and a 1.5-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction, requiring conformity with the title. It also details interpretation guidelines, establishing the provisions as minimum requirements and prioritizing more restrictive regulations from this title or other laws, while clarifying that private agreements do not supersede the ordinance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.4 General Provisions Section General Requirements This section outlines the general requirements for subdivision proposals in Antioch, including necessary fees and escrow deposits before review. It mandates the submission of preliminary and final subdivision plats for plan commission approval and prohibits certain actions until approval is granted. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.5 General Provisions Section Rules Of Word Construction This section outlines rules for interpreting words and phrases within the municipal title, including tense, number, mandatory versus permissive language, and equivalencies for 'lot' and 'used for' terms. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 11.1.6 General Provisions Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms used throughout the municipal title, including descriptions of types of public rights of way, structures, and land divisions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.2.1 General Provisions Section Interpretations This section provides rules for interpreting references within the municipal code. It clarifies how references to other code sections and to village officers or employees should be understood and applied. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.2.2 General Provisions Section Rules Of Construction This section outlines general rules for interpreting Antioch's code and ordinances, including how to handle gender, number, and the scope of general terms following specific enumerations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.2.3 General Provisions Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the municipal code, including 'AND/OR', 'CODE', 'DATUM PLANE', 'FISCAL YEAR', 'ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES', 'MONTH', and 'OFFICIAL TIME'. It also specifies how official time is observed in Antioch, including daylight saving time adjustments. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.2.4 General Provisions Section Catchlines This section clarifies that catchlines (section titles) in the Antioch code are for informational purposes only and do not affect the legal meaning, scope, or intent of the actual provisions within the sections. This principle applies even when sections are amended or reenacted. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.3.1 General Provisions Section General Penalty This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the Antioch municipal code, outlining fines ranging from $50 to $750 and a maximum of six months imprisonment for non-payment. It also includes a detailed schedule of set fines for specific liquor control code violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 1.3.2 General Provisions Section Application Of Provisions This section establishes that the general penalty in the chapter applies to all sections of the Antioch Code. It also clarifies that repeated violations of continuing offenses are considered separate offenses and allows prosecutors to choose which section to enforce if an offense is covered by multiple provisions, with a limit of one recovery per offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.101 General Provisions Section How Code Designated and Cited View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.102 General Provisions Section Effect of Code This section states that the current Code supersedes all previous general ordinances of Arlington Heights, including the 1965 Municipal Code, unless specific prior ordinances are expressly saved from repeal. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →