Aurora § Sec 34- Zoning & Land Use Section 301 Zoning Administrator This section establishes the Zoning Administrator as the primary enforcer of all city zoning regulations and outlines their powers. It also prohibits the Zoning Administrator from engaging in any business or employment that conflicts with their official duties or the city's interests. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 34- Zoning & Land Use Section 302 Zoning Permit And Site Plans Review Required This section requires that no building or structure can be erected, reconstructed, enlarged, or moved without first obtaining a building permit, which also functions as a zoning permit. Applications for this permit must include plans and data demonstrating conformity with the code, and the zoning administrator may require a site plan review as a prerequisite. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 34- Zoning & Land Use Section 303 Certificates Of Occupancy Required This section mandates that a certificate of occupancy, issued by the zoning administrator, is required for the initial occupancy and use of new or enlarged buildings, changes in building use, occupancy of vacant land, changes in land use classification, and any changes to nonconforming uses. No occupancy or use can occur before this certificate is issued. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 34- Zoning & Land Use Section 304 Applications For Certificates Of Occupancy This section outlines the process for obtaining certificates of occupancy for new buildings, enlargements, changes in land use, or changes in building use within Aurora. It details the application requirements, the role of the zoning administrator and the division of buildings and permits, and provisions for temporary certificates. View in Aurora’s full code →
Aurora § Sec 34- Zoning & Land Use Section 306 Enforcement And Penalties This section outlines enforcement procedures and penalties for violations of Aurora's zoning ordinance. It establishes misdemeanor charges, fines, and empowers the corporation counsel to initiate legal action to prevent or remove violations, with provisions for property owners to sue under certain conditions. View in Aurora’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1101 Zoning & Land Use Section Building Commissioner This section outlines the general powers and duties of the Building Commissioner in Bannockburn. The Commissioner is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the building code, including promulgating rules and regulations, assisting other local boards, and maintaining records. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1102 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board of Appeals This section establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals, outlining its creation, membership qualifications, appointment, term lengths, removal process, and the roles of its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It also details the designation of a Staff Secretary to keep minutes. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1103 Zoning & Land Use Section Plan Commission This section establishes the Plan Commission in Bannockburn, detailing its creation, membership qualifications, appointment and removal processes, term lengths, and the roles of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Staff Secretary. It also outlines the requirement for keeping public minutes of proceedings. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1104 Zoning & Land Use Section Architectural Review Commission This section establishes the Architectural Review Commission, outlining its creation, membership appointment process, term lengths, removal powers, and the roles of its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It also details the appointment of a Staff Secretary to attend proceedings. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1121 Zoning & Land Use Section Official Comprehensive Plan This section establishes the authority of the Plan Commission to prepare and recommend a Comprehensive Plan to the Board of Trustees, which may adopt it as the Official Comprehensive Plan of Bannockburn. It also defines the scope and components of the Official Comprehensive Plan, including policy statements, goals, standards, data, and maps for the Village and surrounding unincorporated areas. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1122 Zoning & Land Use Section Official Map This section establishes the authority, definition, purpose, effect, and procedures for the creation and maintenance of an Official Map for Bannockburn. The Official Map serves to implement the Comprehensive Plan and ensures the adequacy of public facilities. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1131 Zoning & Land Use Section Applications This section outlines the procedures for filing applications with the Village of Bannockburn, specifying where to file, the required format and number of copies, submission deadlines for applications and supplemental data, and mentions filing fees. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1132 Zoning & Land Use Section Successive applications This section prevents the re-application for essentially the same relief after an application has been denied on its merits, unless substantial new evidence or a significant error is demonstrated. An exception allows for re-application after two years, with a requirement to present evidence of changed conditions. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1133 Zoning & Land Use Section Public hearings and meetings This section outlines the procedures for setting public hearings and meetings related to zoning applications in Bannockburn. It establishes timeframes for commencing and concluding these hearings, as well as detailed requirements for providing notice to applicants, property owners, and interested parties. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1151 Zoning & Land Use Section Interpretations This section establishes the Building Commissioner's authority to provide interpretations of the building code and related regulations. It outlines the purpose of interpretations as applying existing code to specific situations without altering the code's content, and details the procedure for seeking and receiving such interpretations. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1152 Zoning & Land Use Section Appeals to Zoning Board of Appeals This section of the Bannockburn municipal ordinance outlines the procedures and required information for appealing decisions made by zoning officials or for seeking variations from the code. It specifies what details must be included in an appeal application, focusing on the original decision, facts, requested relief, and justifications, and also details specific requirements for variation applications, including property characteristics, justifications for the variation, and conformity with comprehensive plans. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1153 Zoning & Land Use Section Variations This section outlines the authority and purpose of granting variations from the municipal code. It specifies who can apply for a variation and establishes the general procedural requirements. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1161 Zoning & Land Use Section Amendments This section outlines the authority, purpose, eligible parties, and initial procedure for amending the Bannockburn code and Zoning Map. It aims to facilitate changes of general significance in response to evolving conditions, rather than to address individual hardships. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1162 Zoning & Land Use Section Special use permits This section outlines regulations for special use permits, detailing permissible light usage, specific sign types, structural options, and limitations on the number of signs allowed, including conditions for special event and real estate signs. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1163 Zoning & Land Use Section Planned unit developments This section grants the Board of Trustees the authority to issue special use permits for planned unit developments, allowing for flexibility in traditional land use regulations to achieve specific development objectives. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1164 Zoning & Land Use Section Campus development plans This section outlines the detailed information and graphic renderings required for campus development plans, including specifics on campus features, structures, landscaping, and coverage computations, to be submitted for approval. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1165 Zoning & Land Use Section Site plan review This section outlines the specific documentation and information required for the site plan review process for planned unit developments in Bannockburn, including details on perimeter treatment, open space provisions, restrictive covenants, and revisions to previously submitted plans. It also details requirements for the final plan approval, including recording easements and covenants. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1166 Zoning & Land Use Section Architectural review This section establishes the authority, purpose, and requirements for architectural review in Bannockburn. It outlines the roles of the Village Manager, Architectural Review Commission, and Board of Trustees in approving new construction and modifications to protect and enhance the village's environment and property values. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1167 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign permits This section outlines the process for obtaining sign permits in Bannockburn. The Building Commissioner is authorized to grant permits for sign construction and maintenance, ensuring compliance with village regulations and standards aimed at protecting public health, safety, and welfare. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1171 Zoning & Land Use Section General enforcement authority and duty This section grants the Building Commissioner the authority and responsibility to take all necessary actions to address and resolve any violations of the municipal code. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1172 Zoning & Land Use Section Civil and administrative enforcement This section outlines the enforcement powers of the Building Commissioner in Bannockburn. It details the process for issuing stop and cease-and-desist orders, initiating legal actions, abating violations with potential liens, and revoking permits or approvals due to code violations. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1173 Zoning & Land Use Section Penalty This section establishes penalties for violating any provision of the Bannockburn code, setting a fine range of $25 to $750 per offense. It specifies that each non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, and each day a violation persists is a separate offense. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1174 Zoning & Land Use Section Private remedies preserved View in Bannockburn’s full code →