Arlington Heights § Section 1.401 General Provisions Section Intent View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.402 General Provisions Section Catchlines of Sections This section clarifies that boldface catchlines preceding sections of the code are for informational purposes only and do not constitute part of the section's legal text or title. They are intended as quick indicators of the section's content and are not to be considered as legally binding even if they are amended. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.403 General Provisions Section Constructions of Words This section provides general rules for interpreting words used throughout the Arlington Heights Municipal Code, including rules for singular/plural, gender, tense, written communication, and the mandatory nature of 'shall'. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.404 General Provisions Section Effect of Repeal or Repealing Ordinances This section clarifies that if an ordinance that repealed a previous ordinance is itself repealed, the original ordinance is not revived unless explicitly stated. This prevents the unintended reinstatement of old laws. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 1.405 General Provisions Section Delegation of Authority This section allows Village officials to delegate authority granted by the Code to authorized representatives, with the caveat that the official remains primarily responsible for fulfilling their duties. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.02 General Provisions Section Interpretation This section states that the interpretation of the Blue Island municipal code will be governed by the same rules of construction, definition, and application as those used for interpreting state law, unless otherwise specified. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.03 General Provisions Section Application To Future Ordinances This section ensures that existing provisions within Title I of the Blue Island code will automatically apply to future ordinances that amend or supplement the code, unless those future ordinances state otherwise. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.04 General Provisions Section Captions This section clarifies that headings and captions within the municipal code are for reference only and do not constitute part of the actual legal text of any section. This ensures that the operative law is derived solely from the body of the text itself. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.05 General Provisions Section Definitions This section provides general rules for interpreting words and phrases within the Blue Island municipal code. It establishes definitions for various terms, including legal entities, geographical locations, and specific action words like 'may' and 'shall'. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.06 General Provisions Section Rules Of Interpretation This section outlines rules for interpreting municipal ordinances, including how to understand conjunctions, acts performed by agents, gender and number of words, tenses, and the scope of general terms. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.07 General Provisions Section Severability This section ensures that if any part of the municipal code is found to be invalid, the rest of the code remains in effect. It allows for parts of the code to be salvaged even if another provision is deemed unenforceable. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.08 General Provisions Section Reference To Other Sections This section clarifies that references to other sections within the ordinance apply even if those other sections are later amended, revised, recodified, or renumbered, unless the substance of the referenced section is significantly altered. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.09 General Provisions Section Reference To Offices This section ensures that references to public offices or officers in the ordinance apply to whoever currently holds the relevant powers and duties, even if the office or title has changed. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.10 General Provisions Section Errors And Omissions This section allows for the correction of clear and evident errors in the ordinance text, such as misspellings, omitted words, nonsensical words, or incorrectly used words, provided there is no ambiguity about the intended meaning. The corrected provisions will have the same legal effect as if they were written correctly from the start. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.12 General Provisions Section Reasonable Time This section defines 'reasonable time' or 'reasonable notice' as the time necessary for prompt performance or notification, unless otherwise specified. It also outlines how to compute the time period for an act, excluding the first day and including the last, with Sundays being excluded. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.14 General Provisions Section Ordinances Unaffected This section ensures that ordinances not included in the current code, particularly those of a temporary or special nature or covering uncodified subjects, remain in effect unless explicitly repealed. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.15 General Provisions Section Effective Date Of Ordinances This section establishes when ordinances in Blue Island take effect. Ordinances requiring publication become effective after due publication, while those not requiring publication are effective from their passage, unless explicitly stated otherwise. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.16 General Provisions Section Repeal Or Modification Of Ordinance This section clarifies the legal effect of repealing or modifying ordinances. It ensures that repealed ordinances remain in effect until properly published and that actions taken under previous ordinances are not invalidated by their repeal, unless explicitly stated otherwise. It also prevents the automatic revival of a repealed ordinance when the repealing ordinance is itself repealed. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.17 General Provisions Section Ordinances Which Amend Or Supplement Code This section outlines the proper procedure for amending or adding to the existing municipal code. Amendments to existing chapters or sections require specific repeal and substitution, while new additions must indicate their intended placement and include a concise caption. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.18 General Provisions Section Section Histories; Statutory References This section explains how to interpret historical references and statutory citations within the municipal code. It clarifies that historical notes indicate ordinance amendments, while statutory references point to state laws that the code sections mirror or supplement. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 10.99 General Provisions Section Penalty This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the code when no other penalty is specified. It imposes a fine up to $750 or the state maximum, and treats each day of a continuing violation as a separate offense. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Braceville § 10.30 General Provisions Section Distribution Of Copies This section mandates that all printed copies of the village code be kept by the Village Clerk. The Clerk is responsible for distributing copies to each Village Commissioner and to others as directed by the Commission. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 10.31 General Provisions Section Presentation Of Copies This section grants the Village Commission the authority to provide copies of the municipal code to other municipalities as a courtesy and to provide two copies to the Illinois Municipal League. View in Braceville’s full code →
Braceville § 10.99 General Provisions Section General Penalty; P-Tickets This section outlines general penalty provisions for violations of the Braceville Code of Ordinances. It establishes the range of fines for offenses, allows prosecutors to elect which charge to pursue if an offense is covered by multiple sections, and introduces a "P-ticket" system for simplified payment of fines for certain violations. View in Braceville’s full code →
Calumet Park § 10.02 General Provisions Section Definitions This section provides definitions for various terms used throughout the Calumet Park municipal code. It clarifies the meaning of words such as 'ANOTHER', 'BOARD OF TRUSTEES', 'COUNTY', 'COURT', 'DECREE', 'ELECTORS', 'EXECUTIVE OFFICER', 'HERETOFORE or HEREAFTER', 'HIGHWAY, ROAD or STREET', 'ILCS', 'KEEPER or PROPRIETOR', 'LAND or REAL ESTATE', 'MAY', 'MAYOR', 'MONTH', 'MUNICIPAL CODE', 'OATH', and 'OWNER'. View in Calumet Park’s full code →