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Harvard · 12.9

CONSERVATION AND CLUSTER SUBDIVISION DESIGNS

Summary

This section mandates a conservation features inventory (CFI) for subdivisions of undeveloped or agricultural land, requiring conservation design if significant natural resources are present. The CFI details streams, floodplains, steep slopes, and soil limitations.

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Woodlands are areas of trees whose combined canopies cover a minimum of 80% of an area of one acre or more. Such areas must be delineated by a circumferential line extending to the outer perimeter of the tree canopies. Tree varieties and range of size must be indicated. 6. Threatened and Endangered Species The CFI must show generally the habitat and location of flora and fauna designated as rare, threatened, endangered, in need of conservation, or listed as watch list...residents of the development and, where appropriate, the larger community. 2. General Requirements a. Lots must be configured to minimize the loss of natural resources, including wetlands, water bodies, woodlands, and historical resources. b. The development must preserve scenic natural views, including views from roadways. c. If agricultural uses are being maintained within the development, lots must be configured in a manner that maximizes the usable area remaining for such agricultural uses with appropriate buffers between agricultural uses and residential

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Forest Park · 9.6.2

Planned Development Standards

Summary

This section outlines the general standards for evaluating proposed planned developments in Forest Park. It addresses compliance with underlying zoning, consistency with comprehensive plans, compatibility with surroundings, preservation of site features, single ownership, and impact on public health, welfare, and safety. It also details conditions for permitting uses not normally allowed in the underlying zoning district.

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value of the surrounding residential, commercial and industrial areas. 4. Any unusual physical, topographical or historical features of the site of the planned development which are of importance to the people of the area or the community should be preserved. 5. The site of the planned development, at the time of application, shall be under single ownership and/or unified control. 6. The uses in the planned development must be of a type and so located as to exercise no undue...minimum size for a planned development shall be one-half (1/2) acre. If a petitioner has hardship with the minimum size of the site due to certain unique characteristics such as, but not limited to, significant topographic change, significant trees or wooded areas, wetlands, floodplain areas, soil conditions, utility easements or unusual shape or proportions, a waiver may be sought before the Planning and Zoning Commission, as part of the preapplication meeting described in section 9-6-4 of this

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Elwood · 162.055

A-1 Agricultural District

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This section establishes the A-1 Agricultural District in Elwood, aiming to promote and preserve agricultural uses and their associated rural characteristics. It outlines policies to prevent land use conflicts and maintain the viability of agriculture.

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efforts and the inherent natural and human-made characteristics of the land; (5) To provide vast open areas which contribute to the stability of the environment; relief from urban blight and enhance air and water quality; and (6) To preserve a continuing food supply close to markets for residents of the village and region as well as the world. (B) Policy . To achieve the purposes of the agricultural district, it shall be the policy of the village: (1) To allow...building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses: (1) Agricultural uses: (a) Farming, crop and tree farming, truck farming, horticulture, forestry, gardening, dairy farming, stock raising, domestic animals and poultry breeding and raising, together with the operation of any machinery or vehicles incidental to the above uses; (b) Research and/or experimental farm; (c) Greenhouses, sale of products produced

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Oak Brook · 14.6.3

Land Improvement Standards

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This section outlines the mandatory improvements and standards for street systems within subdivisions in Oak Brook, specifying requirements for layout, width, pavement, and the handling of half streets.

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Trees should be of approved species at least two and one-half inch (2 1 / 2 ") caliper, spaced not more than forty feet (40') apart, and planted in accordance with village standards. 3. Median strips shall be planted with trees and shrubs in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the village board and village engineer. 4. The shoreline of all lakes shall be protected by use of a nonerodible material or appropriate bioengineering technique. J. Monuments And Markers...located and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage and that adequate drainage is provided. 2. Design: Streets, blocks, depths of lots, parks and other public grounds shall be located and laid out in such a manner as to preserve and utilize natural streams, channels and detention basins. Whenever possible, the larger streams and floodplains shall be included within parks or other public grounds. 3. Development Within Floodplains: The requirements of title 9 of this code as they relate

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Country Club Hills · 21.1.07

Criteria for Appearance

Summary

This section establishes general criteria for new projects, focusing on enhancing the site and surrounding areas, not negatively impacting market values or the environment, and ensuring public safety. It further outlines specific building design standards, including architectural quality, scale, material harmony, durability, proportion of components, color usage, and screening of mechanical equipment and service areas.

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scale of each building shall be compatible with its site and existing or planned adjoining building. E. Landscape and Site Treatment. 1. Where natural or existing topographic patterns contribute to beauty and utility of a development, they shall be preserved and developed. Modification to topography will be permitted where it contributes to good appearance. 2. Each landscape plan shall address the functional aspects of landscaping such as drainage, erosion prevention, wind barriers, provisions for shade, energy conservation, sound absorption, dust...harmonious to the design. 6. Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties and other materials and by correlation with adjacent developments. 7. Parking areas and traffic ways shall be enhanced with landscaped spaces containing trees or tree groupings. Shrubs shall be used only where they will not obscure vision and will not require excessive maintenance. Parking area shall be treated with decorative elements, building wall extensions, planting, fences or other innovative means

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Lake Zurich · 9.24.2

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Lake Zurich Zoning Code provides definitions for various terms used throughout the code, including 'Abut', 'Accessory Building, Structure, or Use', 'Access Way Connection', 'Adjacent', 'Adult Booth', and 'Adult Cabaret'. It clarifies the meaning of these terms to ensure consistent application of zoning regulations.

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setting aside of land area for future use. See also subsection 9-10-1E of this title. LANDSCAPED SURFACE: The area of a lot maintained as a natural, landscaped area, undisturbed or with the addition of lawns, trees, or other plant life. LANDSCAPED SURFACE AREA: The percent of total lot that is maintained as landscaped surface. LAUNCH LANE: A designated/delineated area within a boat launch ramp for use by one vehicle/boat at a time. LEGAL NONCONFORMING LOT OF RECORD...mosque, or other place of worship. B. A public or private nursery, elementary, or secondary school. C. A childcare facility, licensed by the Illinois Department Of Children and Family Services. D. A public park, playground, playing field, or forest preserve. E. A public or private cemetery. F. A public housing facility. G. A youth oriented gymnasium or sports training facility. PUBLIC HEARING: A meeting conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Open Meetings Act at which members

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Lake Barrington · 8.2.2

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout Title 4 of the Lake Barrington Village Code. It defines various terms related to structures, uses, and specific types of adult entertainment establishments.

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poultry and poultry products; livestock, including beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats, or any mutations or hybrids thereof, including the breeding and grazing of any or all of such animals; bees and apiary products; fur animals; trees and forest products; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries; vegetables; nursery, floral, ornamental and greenhouse products or lands devoted to a soil conservation or forestry management programs. ALLEY: A public right of way primarily designed to serve...Surface water runoff; or B. The removal of surface water or ground water from land by drains, grading or other means which include runoff controls to minimize erosion and sedimentation during and after construction or development, the means for preserving the water supply and the prevention or alleviation of flooding. DRUG STORE: A store where the primary business is the filling of medical prescriptions and the sale of drugs, medical devices and supplies and nonprescription medicines but where nonmedical products

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Winthrop Harbor · 154.140

Open Space District

Summary

This section establishes the Open Space District (OS) in Winthrop Harbor, aiming to preserve natural resources for passive uses and provide active recreational opportunities for residents while protecting these areas for future generations.

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designated as being in the Lake Plain District (for example, those parcels owned by the State of Illinois or Lake County Forest Preserve and known as the North Point Marina, Illinois Beach State Park and the Spring Bluff Forest Preserve); and (6) Designated detention and retention areas created by plat of subdivision, ordinance or other recorded instrument. (C) Special uses. The following uses may be permitted by the village, following an application to the Planning and Zoning Board and affirmative...stormwater buffer. (2) The owners of all properties described in division (D)(1) shall, upon written request of the village, perform any and all necessary maintenance to any area, including the removal of brush, bushes or trees, the re-grading of eroded soils, the dredging and removal of silt and all other things reasonably necessary to the continued function of the area for its intended use as a stormwater buffer. (3) If the owners of all properties described in division

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Country Club Hills · 17.2.01

Definitions

Summary

This section outlines general rules of construction for interpreting the ordinance, including grammatical conventions and gender neutrality. It also provides definitions for various terms relevant to the ordinance, such as Alley, Berm, Bicycle Path, Block, Buffer Planting Strip, and Building.

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streets, or by a combination of streets and public parks, cemeteries, railroad right-of-way, bulkhead lines or shore lines of waterways, or boundary lines of the County of Cook. Buffer Planting Strip. A narrow area planted with trees and shrubs for screening purposes. Building. Any structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or moveable property of any kind and which is permanently affixed to the land. Building Permit. A permit issued by the City...sited closer together, usually in groups or clusters, provided that the total development density does not exceed that which could be constructed on the site under conventional zoning and subdivision regulations. The additional land that remains undeveloped is then preserved as open space and recreational land. Common Open Space. Land within or related to a development, not individually owned or dedicated for public use, which is designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents

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Franklin Park · 9.2.3

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the Franklin Park Ordinance. It includes definitions for 'Abut', 'Accessibility ramp', 'Accessory', 'Addition', and various categories of 'Adult use'.

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lines. For the purposes of establishing a building line, the building wall does not include permitted encroachments of architectural features, such as bay windows, eaves, and steps and stoops. BUILDING LINE Caliper. Tree caliper is the diameter of a tree trunk, measured at four and one-half (4½) feet above the adjacent ground. Cannabis — adult-use cannabis dispensing organization. See "Adult-Use — Cannabis Dispensing Organization." Cannabis — adult-use industrial cannabis facility. See "Adult Use — Industrial Cannabis Facility." Canopy. A canopy...fruits, flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants by one or more persons, households, or organizations. Community gardens do not include the raising of any livestock or poultry or the use of heavy machinery. Conservation area. Designated open space that preserves and protects natural features, wildlife, and critical environmental features, as well as undeveloped sites of historical or cultural significance. A conservation area may include opportunities for passive recreation, such as hiking trails and lookout structures, and environmental education facilities. Contiguous

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Bannockburn · 260.1164

Campus development plans

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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.

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type or kind of building materials or plantings to be used for fencing or screening. (j) Location, designation, and total area of all usable open space. (k) A detailed landscaping plan, showing location, size, and species of all trees, shrubs, and other plant material. (l) A traffic study, if required by the Building Commissioner or the board or commission hearing the application. (m) An erosion control plan for the period during which construction will be taking place, if required...application requiring architectural review, a statement of how the work proposed to be done advances the purposes and goals set forth in Subsection 260-1166B of this code, and of how such work achieves or preserves the standards and considerations of Subsection 260-1166F of this code. (e) A statement of what disadvantage, if any, the applicant will suffer if the work proposed to be done is not allowed. (f) In any case where a special use permit

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Hanover Park · 90.126

Final plat requirements

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This section outlines the required information and standards for the final plat submitted for subdivision approval in Hanover Park. It details specific requirements for general information, boundary lines, street layouts, rights-of-way, reserved sites, dimensions, and control points.

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village engineer, and installed in such manner that they may be located by a licensed surveyor. All USGS, state, county, village or other official bench marks, monuments or triangulation stations in or adjacent to the property shall be preserved in precise position. Designation of the points where monuments marking the external boundaries of the subdivision may be found. These monuments must be placed at all corners, at each end of all curves, at the point where a curve changes...plat of subdivision, and property designated on the plat for streets and alleys, together with the right to install required service connections under the surface of each lot to serve improvements thereon, the right to cut, trim, or remove trees, bushes and roots as may be reasonably required incident to the rights herein given, and the right to enter upon the subdivided property for all such purposes. Obstructions shall not be placed over grantees' facilities or in, upon or over

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Western Springs · 5.6.1

Open Burning Regulations

Summary

This section defines terms related to open burning regulations, including approved combustible materials, containers, wood, bonfires, and controlled burns.

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cardboard, garbage, debris, leaves, tree trimmings, twigs, branches, grass clippings, or other refuse from farming or gardening, or other combustible materials of any kind, excluding the exceptions listed below. C. Open Burning Exception; Controlled Burn Permit: Open burning of trees, grasses and other vegetation on virgin prairie or other open fields, under a controlled burn, may be allowed upon issuance of a permit by the village. The controlled burn of a structure, like a house, by fire department personnel...including, but not limited to, staff hours and any dispensable village resources used. 3. No Harm Anticipated: It is anticipated that no harm will result from the controlled burn and that it is being done for the purpose of preserving or restoring virgin prairie flora for historical, cultural, educational and conservation reasons or for fire training purposes or for ceremonial purposes or as part of a civic or community event. 4. Other Village Assets Deployed: As directed by the director

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Elmhurst · 24.05

Additions, insertions, deletions and changes to adopted codes

Summary

This section outlines the Elmhurst Code Amendment Manual 2021, detailing specific amendments to various ICC and NFPA building, residential, plumbing, electrical, and safety codes. It also provides contact and web information for obtaining these adopted codes and the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance.

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Concrete Compressive Strength 48. R-403.1.1 Footings, Minimum Size 49. R-403.1.4.1 Frost Protection - 48" below grade minimum 50. R-404 Masonry Foundation- Not Permitted 51. R-405.2.3 Foundation Drainage 52. R-507 Decks 53. R-504 Pressure Preservatively Treated - Wood Floors (on ground) 54. R-506 Concrete Floors (on ground) 55. R-602.3.2 Top Plate 56. R-602.3 Tables Stud Spacing and Panel Thickness 57. R-602.8 Fire blocking Required 58. R-602.9 Cripple Walls 59. R-606.1.1 Professional...short period of time while they are placing concrete or delivering materials. d) Materials shall not be placed or stored on the public parkway. e) For new homes, keep tree protection in place and properly constructed at all times. The contractor may be required to install tree protection, when deemed necessary by the Building Official or Engineering Department, for home "additions". f) Provide a dumpster for all trash and discarded building materials, or keep the trash or scrap building materials

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Lake Villa · 8.4.6

International Property Maintenance Code; Adoption

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This section adopts the International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, by reference for the Village of Lake Villa. It includes several amendments and substitutions to align the code with local jurisdiction, administrative roles, and other adopted state and national codes.

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property within the village. F. For the purposes of this section, the term “nuisance vegetation” shall mean weeds as defined above, unmanaged groundcover and/or bushes as described above, grass exceeding a maximum height of eight inches (8"), and/or any tree or other plant in violation of or the maintenance of which is in violation of this section, in violation of any other provisions of this village code, or any other ordinance of the village, and/or which is determined...type of public nuisance for the purposes of this section. H. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this section shall not be applicable to any vegetation on village-owned, or community- association owned, open space, park(s), or preserve(s), or to any vegetation on the unimproved portion of any right-of-way maintained by the village.” (11) Section 302.7, “Accessory Structures”, shall be amended to read as follows: “302.7, Accessory Structures. All accessory structures, including detached garages, carports, awnings

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Schiller Park · 119.002

Rules And Definitions

Summary

This section outlines general rules of construction for interpreting the ordinance's text and provides definitions for specific terms, including "ADULTERATED" food and "ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCT."

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valuable packages of goods and money. FLORIST and/or NURSERY. A place where trees (including Christmas trees), shrubs, vines, flowers, etc. are propagated for transplanting or for use, as stocks for grafting and/or a place where trees (including Christmas trees), shrubs, vines, flowers, etc. are maintained for sale at retail or wholesale or both. FOOD. Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human...circulation is used (with a tolerance of -15° C (5° F)) for either type of cooling for 12 hours after fresh food is put in the facility for freezing. FROZEN FOODS. Any food or food product which has been preserved by freezing, subjected to a process of refrigeration sufficient to reduce every portion to -18º C (0º F) or lower. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. A person whose business is to prepare the dead for burial and manage funerals. GARAGE. A building

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Prospect Heights · 4.2.2

Additions And Amendments To Code

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This section details amendments to the International Residential Code for Prospect Heights, outlining general rules for superseding ordinances, conflict resolution, permit requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

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short period of time while they are placing concrete or delivering materials. e) Tree Protection: Tree protection for new homes shall be kept in place and properly constructed at all times. The contractor may be required to install tree protection, when deemed necessary by the building official, for home "additions". f) Storage of materials: Do not place or store materials on the public parkway. g) Dumpster Required: Provide a dumpster for all trash and discarded building materials, or keep...filled post holes which are 42 inches below grade. The wood posts shall be securely anchored with metal post base anchors which are embedded in the concrete or mechanically fastened to the concrete, with expansion bolts. R-504 Pressure Preservatively Treated - Wood Floors (On Ground) Treated wood floors on the ground shall not be permitted. Delete this section in its entirety. R-506 Concrete Floors (On Ground) Concrete slab-on-ground floors shall be minimum of 4" thick over

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Wheeling · 19.01.010

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used throughout the Wheeling Municipal Code, including rules of interpretation for singular/plural, present/future tense, and specific definitions for 'building', 'accessory structure', 'accessory use', 'gross acreage', 'net acreage', and 'adult day service'.

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other professional services or activities. "Cabana" means a room enclosure of traditional construction erected or constructed adjacent to a mobile home for residential use by the occupant of the mobile home. "Caliper" refers to the diameter of a tree. In nursery-landscape practice, caliper is measured six inches above the ground level up to and including four-inch diameter size, and twelve inches above the ground level for larger sizes. "Cannabis craft grower" means a facility operated by an organization...This term does not include banquet halls, clubs, lodges or other meeting facilities of private or nonprofit groups that are primarily used by group members. Corner Lot. (See "Lot, Corner"). "Cultural institution" means a nonprofit institution that displays or preserves objects of interest to the arts or sciences. This term includes, but is not limited to, a museum, art gallery, aquarium or planetarium. "Curb line" means the line that is represented by the back of the curb. "Currency exchange" means

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Waukegan · 7.03

Conservation and Cluster Subdivision Design

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This section outlines requirements and options for conservation and cluster subdivision designs in Waukegan. Conservation subdivision design is mandatory if significant natural resources constitute 20% or more of the land, while cluster subdivision design is an optional process.

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Cluster subdivision design is a process that allows for groupings of smaller lots that do not increase the overall density of a development as compared to conventional subdivision layout. Cluster subdivision design is intended to promote environmentally sensitive development, preserve common open space, and achieve a balance between well-designed neighborhoods and natural resource protection. Cluster subdivision design may be restricted to certain zoning districts. Figure 7.03-1 Standard Development Compared to Conservation and Cluster Subdivision Design Standard Development Conservation...submission of the preliminary plat. Significant natural resources that must be included in the conservation features inventory include, but are not limited to, water bodies, floodplains, wetlands, remnant prairies, sensitive aquifer recharge areas, and oak groves, heritage trees, savannas, forests, and threatened or endangered species of flora and fauna located on the subject property. C. Conservation Subdivision Design Standards. 1. Location. Conservation subdivisions are permitted in the R1, R2, R3, L1, L2, and L3 Districts. 2. Density. A conservation subdivision

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Aurora · 49.108.6

"B-B" Business-Boulevard District

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This section establishes the "B-B" Business-Boulevard District and outlines its intent to integrate residential, commercial, office, and industrial development. It specifies permitted land uses within this district to balance commercial benefits with minimizing negative impacts on traffic, safety, land uses, and community aesthetics.

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building. All parking spaces shall be separated from the rear lot line by a buffer strip not less than six (6) feet in width. This buffer strip shall be screened and properly maintained with dense planting of shrubs and trees of not less than five (5) feet in height. No parking may be permitted in a required front yard, a side yard or category yard. Building, Dwelling and Structure Standards. Exterior construction standards for multiple-family construction. All Use Group...safety, morals, comfort or general welfare. The planned unit design will make the site more compatible with surrounding properties. The planned unit design incorporates into the development generous open spaces and recreational and aesthetic amenities. The planned unit design preserves worthwhile existing natural site qualities and features. The planned unit design maximizes pedestrian and vehicular circulation ease. The planned unit design maximizes safety on and near the site. Procedures: Procedure for approval of a residential planned unit development shall follow

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Lockport · 156.003

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the Lockport municipal code, particularly for zoning and land use interpretation. It establishes how definitions are to be applied and references Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary for undefined terms.

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definition, an ANTIQUE SHOP is not considered a “secondhand retail store”. APPURTENANCE. The visible, functional or ornamental objects accessory to and part of a building, structure or vehicle. ARBOR. An accessory structure with sides and a roof formed by trees or climbing plants trained over a wooden framework. ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO AND GALLERY. A building or structure designed for instruction in the arts (i.e., music instruction, art school and other similar uses), art galleries, and other similar uses. ARTS...exterior of a building, generally for the purposes of decoration or artistic expression, including but not limited to painting, fresco or mosaic. MUSEUM OR CULTURAL FACILITY. Special purpose art, entertainment or recreational establishments. A building, structure or site that preserves or exhibits objects, sites and natural wonders of historic, cultural or educational value. This definition includes, but is not limited to, public and private museums, historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, arboreta, historical or archeological institutions, and other similar establishments. NONCONFORMING

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Geneva · 11.3.15

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

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This section establishes regulations for the installation and operation of solar energy systems in Geneva, aiming to promote renewable energy while ensuring public safety and preserving the city's character. It requires a permit from the building commissioner for any solar energy system installation, outlining the necessary application information.

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application as set forth in this section. The permit fee shall be doubled for a solar energy system that is installed without a permit. The permit application shall be reviewed by the building commissioner, planning and zoning commission, historic preservation commission, and/or the city council, as required by the City Code. Any solar energy system that does not comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be brought into compliance with the provisions of this chapter. C. Location: 1. Residential...energy systems shall provide a visual year-round vegetative screen for any part of the site that is visible to adjacent properties. The vegetative screening shall include a continuous line of native evergreen foliage and/or native shrubs and/or native trees and/or any existing wooded area and/or plantings of tall native grasses and other native flowering plants

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Schiller Park · 155.110

Regulations For Licensed Radio And/Or Television Towers And/Or Other Transmitting And Receiving Equipment, Including Personal Wireless Telecommunications Facilities

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the placement, construction, and modification of radio, television towers, and personal wireless telecommunications facilities, ensuring such regulations do not prohibit or unreasonably discriminate against personal wireless services. It outlines procedural requirements for reviewing applications and allows for amendments if the section's application prohibits service provision.

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other transmitting and receiving equipment or personal wireless telecommunication facility is located in a wooded area and is camouflaged to appear to be a tree similar to and not more than ten feet above the average height of other trees in such wooded area; or (b) The radio and/or television tower and/or other transmitting and receiving equipment or personal wireless telecommunication facility is directly affixed to an existing building and the height of the radio and/or television tower and/or other...through location and design, to blend in with existing characteristics of the site to the extent practical. Site location and erection of a radio and/or television tower and/or other transmitting and receiving equipment or personal wireless telecommunication facility shall preserve the pre- existing character of the site as much as possible. Existing vegetation shall be preserved or improved, and disturbance of the existing topography of the site shall be minimized, unless such disturbance will result in less visual impact

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University Park · 1280.06

Enforcement

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This section outlines the process for granting exceptions to soil erosion and sediment control requirements for development permits. It details the application procedure, the findings required by the Plan Commission, and the public hearing process conducted by the Village Board of Trustees.

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such physical conditions or is subject to such title limitations of record, that it is impossible or impractical for the applicant to comply with all of the requirements of this chapter; B. That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the applicant; and C. That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity of the subject property. (2) Each...restoration. (d) Separability. The provisions and sections of this chapter shall be deemed to be separable, and the invalidity of any portion of this chapter shall not affect the validity of the remainder. (e) In order to assure proper tree and tree waste removal and to provide for the safety of persons and property, no person shall remove or intentionally destroy any standing tree, whether living or dead, having a trunk diameter in excess of six (6) inches without first

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South Chicago Heights · Part VI

- Amendments And Special Approvals

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This section outlines the process for amending the municipal code and zoning map. It details the authority, purpose, parties entitled to seek amendments, and the preliminary steps involved in the amendment procedure, emphasizing that amendments are for general significance and not to relieve hardship.

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will have been secured. B. Purpose. The design review permit process is intended to provide a procedure for the review of plans to ensure that the use and development requiring design review approval will comply with standards established to preserve the integrity of areas and structures which have been determined to merit special protection. C. Design review required. Design review in accordance with this section will be required in connection with the following developments: 1. Any development or redevelopment involving...material and color, and will not be directed off site. (c) Parking. Automobile access, servicing of the property, and impact on vehicular traffic patterns and conditions on-site and in the vicinity of the site, and the retention of trees and shrubs to the maximum extent possible will also be reviewed. 4. Special considerations for existing buildings. For existing buildings, the planning and zoning commission, architectural control commission, and the board of trustees will consider the availability of materials, technology

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