Algonquin § 39.01 Streets & Public Property Section Purpose and Scope This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities within Algonquin's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and the preservation of the Village's visual integrity and character. It aims to prevent interference with public and utility use, hazardous conditions, environmental damage, and visual blight while protecting adjacent private properties. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 39.02 Streets & Public Property Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the Chapter on the Construction of Utility Facilities in the Rights of Way. It states that if a term is not defined here, its meaning can be found in Appendix A of the Code or in 92 Ill. Adm. Code. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 39.03 Streets & Public Property Section Annual Registration Required This section requires every utility operating within Algonquin's right-of-way to annually register with the Public Works Director by January 1st. The registration must include specific contact information, emergency contacts with 24-hour numbers, and proof of insurance. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 39.04 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Required; Applications and Fees This section establishes that a permit is required from the Village of Algonquin before constructing or altering utility facilities within Village rights-of-way or easements, with specific exceptions for minor service connections. It also outlines the application process, including required information and the ability to mark proprietary data. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 530.30 Streets & Public Property Section unless the context clearly requires otherwise This section provides definitions for terms used within the Chapter concerning the construction of utility facilities in rights of way in Algonquin. It clarifies specific terminology related to construction, facilities, and standards. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Algonquin § 90.675 Streets & Public Property Section The Village may terminate a permit for a small wireless facility This section outlines conditions under which the Village can terminate a permit for a small wireless facility, focusing on compliance with federal regulations and public safety. It also details specific design standards, including restrictions on collocation on utility poles within certain safety zones and requirements for screening and color blending. View in Algonquin’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-1 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Required This section requires a permit from the village clerk before anyone can alter, damage, or excavate any street, sidewalk, crosswalk, curb, or public ground in Antioch. It also allows the superintendent of public works to mandate tunneling or augering for sewer or water connections to minimize pavement disturbance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-2 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Application And Issuance This section outlines the requirements for obtaining an excavation permit in Antioch. It details the information applicants must provide, including the purpose, location, size, and duration of the excavation, as well as an agreement to comply with backfilling, barricading, and lighting regulations. Applicants must also demonstrate consultation with public utility operators regarding underground facilities. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-3 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Fees And Bond This section establishes a $10 fee for excavation permits and requires applicants to post a $10,000 bond for one year after completion to cover any village losses or damages related to the excavation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-4 Streets & Public Property Section Deposit Required This section establishes a mandatory cash deposit for excavation permits in Antioch, with varying amounts based on whether pavement is involved. The deposit serves as security for site restoration, with a partial refund after completion and the remainder after a 12-month warranty period, less any costs incurred by the village for repairs. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-5 Streets & Public Property Section Regulations For Excavating This section outlines requirements for excavations in public places in Antioch. It mandates adequate barricading and lighting, proper backfilling and restoration of the surface, and thorough cleanup of debris, with costs potentially charged to the permittee if these obligations are not met. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.5A-6 Streets & Public Property Section Public Utility Exceptions This section exempts public utilities operating under Illinois Commerce Commission jurisdiction and holding village franchise ordinances from certain permit, fee, bond, and deposit requirements related to excavations. It also states that franchise ordinances supersede other article provisions. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.1 Streets & Public Property Section Purpose And Scope This section outlines the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to establish policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Antioch's rights of way. The goal is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the village as a whole. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.10 Streets & Public Property Section Security This section requires permittees to establish a security fund to guarantee their compliance with chapter requirements, cover damages and losses incurred by the municipality due to non-compliance, and ensure payment of all liens and other expenses owed to the municipality. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.11 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Suspension And Revocation This section outlines the grounds for the Village of Antioch to revoke or suspend a permit for utility facility construction in rights-of-way, including application fraud, noncompliance, and threats to public safety. It also details the notice process and the permittee's options to contest or rectify the situation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.12 Streets & Public Property Section Change Of Ownership Or Owner'S Identity Or Legal Status This section requires utilities to notify Antioch 30 days before a change in ownership or identity of facilities in the right-of-way. The new owner inherits existing obligations and must amend permits and insurance/bonding to reflect the new ownership. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.13 Streets & Public Property Section General Construction Standards This section establishes general construction standards for work in Antioch's right-of-way, mandating adherence to applicable laws, codes, and specific IDOT publications for engineering and traffic control. It designates the Village Engineer as the final authority on interpreting and resolving any discrepancies in these standards. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.14 Streets & Public Property Section Traffic Control This section outlines the minimum requirements for traffic control during utility work in Antioch's rights-of-way, emphasizing the utility's responsibility for providing protective measures and minimizing interference with traffic. It also specifies notification procedures when access is blocked. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.15 Streets & Public Property Section Location Of Facilities This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights of way in Antioch. It prohibits interference with village facilities, mandates minimum impact on property owners and travel, and specifies requirements for overhead parallel facilities along highways. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.16 Streets & Public Property Section Construction Methods And Materials This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within rights-of-way in Antioch. It details regulations for boring/jacking operations, including pit management, wet boring restrictions, auger size limitations, and tree preservation, as well as trenching practices aligned with IDOT standards. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.17 Streets & Public Property Section Trees And Vegetation Control This section requires utilities to obtain a permit for tree trimming activities in rights-of-way, unless such activities are conducted according to specific Illinois laws. It outlines application requirements, standards for pruning, and compensation for damaged trees, and also addresses preservation of significant trees and restrictions on chemical use. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.18 Streets & Public Property Section Removal, Relocation, Or Modifications Of Utility Facilities This section outlines the Village of Antioch's authority to require utilities to remove, relocate, or modify their facilities within rights-of-way at the utility's expense for village improvements or public health and safety emergencies. It also details the process for removing unauthorized utility facilities. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.19 Streets & Public Property Section Cleanup And Restoration This section mandates that utilities must remove excess materials and restore all disturbed turf, terrain, property, and roadway surfaces within ten days of construction or maintenance activities in rights-of-way. The restoration must be to a condition substantially equivalent to the pre-project state, subject to the approval of the village engineer. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.2 Streets & Public Property Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within the chapter concerning the construction of utility facilities in rights-of-way in Antioch. It also specifies that undefined terms will refer to 92 Illinois Administrative Code Section 530.30. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.20 Streets & Public Property Section Maintenance And Emergency Maintenance This section outlines the responsibilities of utilities for maintaining facilities within Antioch's rights of way. It details emergency maintenance procedures, including immediate traffic protection, notification requirements to the village engineer and police, and post-emergency repair reporting. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.21 Streets & Public Property Section Variances This section outlines the process and conditions under which a utility can request a variance from the provisions of the chapter concerning construction of utility facilities in rights-of-way. The village engineer has the authority to grant variances based on special hardship and impracticability, with the option to impose additional conditions and an appeal process to the village board. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.22 Streets & Public Property Section Penalties This section outlines penalties for violating utility facility regulations in Antioch's rights-of-way. It stipulates that utilities are generally responsible for costs incurred by the village due to permit non-compliance, including damages and facility management, with specific provisions for cost apportionment and sanctions for non-payment. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.3 Streets & Public Property Section Annual Registration Required This section mandates that every utility occupying right-of-way in Antioch must annually register with the village engineer by January 1st. The registration requires the utility's contact information, including emergency contacts with 24-hour phone numbers, and proof of insurance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 8.7.4 Streets & Public Property Section Permit Required; Applications And Fees This section requires a permit for any construction that alters, adds to, disrupts, or significantly expands a facility within a village of Antioch right of way. It also outlines the general requirements for permit applications, including necessary information about the applicant and proposed work. View in Antioch’s full code →