This section prohibits short term rentals of residential properties in Midlothian to preserve neighborhood quiet enjoyment and mitigate negative impacts such as noise and traffic. Short term rentals are defined as leases under 30 consecutive days, with exceptions for licensed Bed and Breakfasts and hotels/motels in commercial zones.
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than the owner of the subject property or a family member of the owner thereof for a period or term that is less than thirty (30) consecutive days. The term "short term rental unit" shall also include a dwelling unit or accessory building, or part thereof, used for overnight accommodation that is available for rent by transient guests for a period or term that is less than thirty (30) consecutive days. The term "short term rental unit" shall not include...shall, upon conviction, be fined in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day, nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per day. Unless exempted by this article, each day a residential building, dwelling unit, or any accessory building, or part thereof, is offered for rent as a short term rental unit; is leased, rented, hired out, licensed, or let as a short term rental unit; or is occupied as a short term rental unit shall
Zoning & Land Use
Posen·6.17.8
Short Term Rental Units Prohibited
Summary
This article prohibits short term rental units in Posen to protect residential neighborhoods from negative impacts like noise and traffic. Short term rentals are defined as leases of less than 30 consecutive days and are declared nuisances.
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than the owner of the subject property or a family member of the owner thereof for a period or term that is less than thirty (30) consecutive days. The term "short term rental unit" shall also include a dwelling unit or accessory building, or part thereof, used for overnight accommodation that is available for rent by transient guests for a period or term that is less than thirty (30) consecutive days. The term "short term rental unit" shall not include...shall, upon conviction, be fined in an amount not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day, nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per day. Unless exempted by this article, each day a residential building, dwelling unit, or any accessory building, or part thereof, is offered for rent as a short term rental unit; is leased, rented, hired out, licensed, or let as a short term rental unit; or is occupied as a short term rental unit shall
Buildings & Construction
Old Mill Creek·2-D
Control Over Specific Uses
Summary
This section outlines regulations for home occupations in residential districts, setting standards for their size, visibility, operations, and impact on the neighborhood. It also clarifies that garage and home sales are not considered home occupations and are regulated separately.
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indicate from the exterior that the building is being used, in part, for any purpose other than that of a dwelling.
(c) The home occupation and all related activity, including storage, shall be conducted completely within the dwelling unit or permitted accessory structures.
(d) There shall be no commodities sold or services rendered...that require receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods or equipment by other than a passenger motor vehicle or by parcel or letter carrier mail service.
(e) There shall be no special structural alterations or construction features, to the dwelling or permitted accessory structures, nor the installation of special equipment attached to walls, floors or ceilings.
(f) The home occupation and any related activity shall not create any traffic hazards or nuisances in the public streets and all vehicle parking generated
General Provisions
Glenview·98.6
Standards
Summary
This section outlines the standards for planned developments in Glenview, covering development alignment with village plans, ownership and management requirements, compatibility of uses, demonstrated need, and density considerations.
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shall not exceed five stories or 50 feet, whichever is less.
(9) Principal and accessory uses shall be permitted as follows:
a. Principal uses. 1. Attached or detached single-family units. 2. Multiple-family dwelling units. 3. Nursing beds. 4. Assisted living units.
b. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses, if provided, must be for the exclusive use of the provider, residents and their guests: 1. Common dining facilities. 2. Therapy facilities. 3. Auditoriums/multipurpose rooms. 4. Recreation facilities. 5. Administrative...units per acre.
(3) Minimum parcel size. No open space development shall be permitted unless the development contains a total site area of not less than five acres.
(4) Permitted uses. Single-family detached dwelling units, attached dwelling units (townhomes) and related accessory structures shall be permitted uses in open space developments.
(5) Bulk requirements.
a. The following bulk standards shall be applicable to open space developments, notwithstanding the bulk standards applicable to other types of planned developments: 1. Minimum
Zoning & Land Use
Bannockburn·260.908
Screening and landscaping requirements
Summary
This section mandates landscaping and screening for parking lots and garages in Bannockburn. It requires a perimeter landscaped bufferyard and interior landscaping with trees for lots with 10 or more spaces.
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parking lot shall be at least six feet in width.
(3) Parking garage and structure design. The exterior walls of every parking garage and structure constructed after the effective date of this code, other than garages accessory to single-family dwellings, shall be constructed of the same materials as the principal building to which the garage or structure is accessory and shall be such as to shield all parked vehicles from view from the exterior of the garage or structure...densely planted hedge of at least six feet in height, except as necessary for access. See § 260-901D(6) of this code for additional requirements applicable to such vehicles.
E. Residential recreational facilities. Outdoor residential recreational facilities accessory to any dwelling located in any residential district shall be located to the rear of the dwelling and may be located in a required rear yard, provided such facilities are set back at least 10 feet from the dwelling
Zoning & Land Use
Pingree Grove·11.6C-3
Site And Structure Requirements
Summary
This section outlines site and structure requirements for R-3 and R-4 residential districts in Pingree Grove. It specifies minimum lot sizes, widths, yard setbacks, height limitations for principal and accessory structures, and dwelling floor area and floor area ratio standards for each district.
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Interior lot/side yard: Ten feet (10').
(4) Rear yard: Twenty five feet (25').
(5) Minimum green area in side yard: Three feet (3').
d. Height Limitations:
(1) Principal structure: Thirty five feet (35').
(2) Accessory structure: Fifteen feet (15').
2. Dwelling Standards:
a. Minimum square footage for dwelling floor area: One thousand five hundred (1,500).
b. Maximum floor area ratio to lot area ratio, including garage and accessory buildings: 0.035.
B. R-4 District: All uses of structures...Interior lot/side yard: Eight feet (8').
(4) Rear yard: Twenty five feet (25').
(5) Minimum green area in side yard: Three feet (3').
d. Height Limitations:
(1) Principal structure: Thirty five feet (35').
(2) Accessory structure: Fifteen feet (15').
2. Dwelling Standards:
a. Minimum square footage for dwelling floor area: One thousand three hundred (1,300).
b. Maximum floor area ratio to lot area ratio, including garage and accessory buildings: 0.035. (Ord. 2004-02, 2-2-2004; amd. 2011 Code
Zoning & Land Use
Homer Glen·155.3
Inspection and compliance; abatement by Village
Summary
This section grants the Village authority to inspect properties for vector control compliance and evidence of infestation. If violations are found, a written notice will be issued with correction requirements and a deadline, and the Village can abate violations and recover costs if they are not addressed.
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structures and accessory structures, premises, collections of water or any other places to determine full compliance with this article and to determine evidence of vector infestation and the need for extermination.
B. Whenever it is determined that any dwelling, building, structure, accessory structure, premises, collection of water or any other place is in violation of this article, a written notice shall be issued setting forth the alleged violations and advising the owner, occupant, operator or agent that such violations must
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
South Barrington·10.6.8
Private Residential Recreational Structures
Summary
This section regulates private residential recreational structures in South Barrington, specifically outlining requirements for treehouses and swing sets/jungle gyms. It specifies location (rear yards only), size, height, setback, and visibility restrictions for these accessory uses.
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Treehouse structures accessory to a residential dwelling unit are allowed in rear yards only and are subject to the following requirements:
1. The area of the treehouse structure, measured around the entire perimeter, may not exceed one hundred (100) square feet.
2. The total height of any portion of the treehouse structure may not exceed twenty feet (20') from grade to the topmost part of the structure, and the lowest platform of the treehouse structure may not exceed the lower...mounted.
3. A minimum setback of twenty feet (20') is required from any property line.
4. Treehouse structures that are visible from streets are prohibited.
B. Swing sets, jungle gyms and similar open-air (unenclosed) recreational equipment accessory to residential dwelling units are allowed in rear yards only and are subject to the following requirements:
1. The area of all such recreational equipment may not exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet, as measured around the entire perimeter
Zoning & Land Use
Tinley Park·155.07
Supplemental Regulations
Summary
This section establishes that in addition to national and state codes, all construction activities within Tinley Park are subject to the Village's Building Code. It outlines general requirements, including the code's purpose as minimum standards for public health and safety, and introduces a process for approving substitute materials or construction methods.
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contains more than one dwelling unit an alarm must be installed within 15 feet of every sleeping room in each dwelling unit.
e. The owner must supply and install all required alarms. A landlord must ensure that the alarms are operable on the date of initiation of a lease. The tenant is responsible for testing, battery replacement and maintaining the alarm after the lease commences.
f. A landlord is required to furnish one tenant per dwelling unit with written information...larger conductors.
(5) ARTICLE 230 - SERVICES
A. All attached and detached single family dwelling shall require a min. 200-amp electrical service regardless of size. Multi family dwellings shall require min. 100-amp electrical service/panel regardless of size.
B. Service upgrades and/or service changes to detached or attached single family will require:
1. A minimum of 200-amp service.
C. Service upgrades to multifamily dwellings will require:
1. Min. 100-amp service/panel.
Section 230.11(A) - Neutral Conductors.
1. Reduction
Buildings & Construction
Rosemont·12.12.1
Procedure
Summary
This section outlines the procedure for submitting and approving a Community Unit Plan for residential development on tracts of land ten acres or larger. It details the review process involving the Village President, Board of Trustees, and Zoning Board of Appeals, along with specific conditions the plan must meet for approval.
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plan is consistent with the intent and purposes of this title to promote public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
C. That the buildings shall be used only for single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings or multiple dwellings, and the usual accessory uses such as private or storage garages, storage space, and community activities, including places of worship.
D. That the buildings do not exceed the height regulations of the district in which the development is located.
E. That
Zoning & Land Use
East Dundee·157.003
Rules And Definitions
Summary
This section outlines the rules of construction for interpreting the municipal chapter and provides definitions for various terms used within the chapter, such as 'Accessory Building'.
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depth of more than two feet at any point. A SWIMMING POOL shall be considered to be a main building and use; provided, however, that a SWIMMING POOL may be considered to be an accessory building or use customarily incident to a dwelling when located on the same lot therewith and designed and used for swimming or bathing in connection with the dwelling solely by the persons living therein or their private guests. No swimming pool designed or used...TRAILER. An automobile or truck-drawn highway vehicle designed to serve as temporary living quarters while traveling or camping.
TRAILER HOUSE. Any vehicle or portable structure constructed so as to permit occupancy thereof for lodging or dwelling purposes or for use as an accessory building or structure in the conduct of a business, trade or occupation; and which is so designed and constructed that it is, or may be, mounted on wheels and used as a conveyance on streets
General Provisions
Wauconda·110.170
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Wauconda municipal code defines key terms related to short-term rentals, including guest, manager, occupancy, owner, rental premises, and short-term rental itself.
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quarters or space in, a building or other structure or a portion or portions of a building or other structure, or a portion or portions of a building or other structure.
Occupant. A person or persons occupying a dwelling unit or using the property as a legal address for any purpose.
Owner. Any person, agent, operator, firm or corporation having a legal or equitable ownership interest in the fee title to the property.
Person or persons. Includes a corporation, firm...there on.
Rental premises. All or part of a principal structure or accessory structure being rented or otherwise let to person(s) other than the owner of the subject property.
Short-term rental. A dwelling unit, or a legal accessory dwelling unit, or portion thereof, used for overnight accommodation that is available for rent by transient guests for a period shorter than 30 consecutive days.
(Ord. No. 2025-O-16, passed
Business & Licensing
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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freestanding basketball standard.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY, RESIDENTIAL: An area, court, pool, or facility, other than a recreational device, intended for active recreational or athletic use such as game courts, swimming pools, or ball fields established as an accessory use to a residential dwelling.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Every vehicle or boat originally designed for living quarters, recreation, or human habitation and not used as a commercial vehicle, including, but not limited to, the following:
A. Boat: Any vessel used for water travel...business having as a subordinate purpose the retail sale of tobacco products and/or alternate nicotine products as defined in Section 3-2-18 and pursuant to the provisions of Section 9-9-1 entitled "Accessory Structures and Uses."
TOWNHOUSE: See definition of dwelling, townhouse.
TRANSITIONAL SERVICE FACILITY: An authorized and licensed dwelling operated by a public or private agency duly authorized and licensed by any State agency having authority to license and approve said facility that houses individuals being cared
Zoning & Land Use
Bloomingdale·11.2.2
Definitions
Summary
This section of Bloomingdale's municipal code provides definitions for various terms used throughout the zoning title, including those related to buildings, land use, and infrastructure.
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depth of more than two feet (2') at any point. A "swimming pool" shall be considered to be a main building and use; provided, however, that a "swimming pool" may be considered to be an accessory building or use customarily incidental to a dwelling when located on the same lot therewith and designed and used for swimming or bathing in connection with such dwelling solely by the persons living therein or their private guests. No "swimming pool" designed or used...TRAVEL): An automobile or truck drawn highway vehicle designed to serve as temporary living quarters while traveling or camping.
TRAILER, HOUSE: Any vehicle or portable structure constructed so as to permit occupancy thereof for lodging or dwelling purposes or for use as an accessory building or structure in the conduct of a business, trade or occupation, and which is so designed and constructed that it is, or may be, mounted on wheels and used as a conveyance on streets
Zoning & Land Use
Geneva·11.5B-4
LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
Summary
This section establishes lot and area requirements for single-family residential properties in Geneva's RE district, varying by residential area and including specific minimum lot size, frontage, and setback requirements for principal and accessory uses. It also outlines exceptions to front setback rules for certain properties.
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building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed thirty percent (30%).
D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Within Residential Area 1 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any single-family dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed the following:
Lot Width Maximum Height Maximum Height (With Bonus)
50 feet or less 32 feet n/a
More than 50 feet but less than 80 feet 34 feet n/a
More than 80 feet...setback and a street yard setback on corner lots) above the required setback to a maximum of 38 feet. 2. Within Residential Area 2 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). 3. Nonresidential Uses: The maximum height of any nonresidential building or other structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
E. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (Only Applicable To Nonresidential Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Geneva·11.5F-4
LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
Summary
This section establishes lot size and setback requirements for the R4 High Density Single-Family Residential District in Geneva. These requirements vary based on specific residential areas within the district and include provisions for principal and accessory uses, as well as exceptions for street setbacks on interior and corner lots in residential area 1.
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building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed forty percent (40%).
D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Within Residential Area 1 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any single-family dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed the following:
Lot Width Maximum Height Maximum Height (With Bonus)
50 feet or less 32 feet n/a
More than 50 feet but less than 80 feet 34 feet n/a
More than 80 feet...setback and a street yard setback on corner lots) above the required setback to a maximum of 38 feet. 2. Within Residential Area 2 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). 3. Nonresidential Uses: The maximum height of any nonresidential building or other structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
E. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (Only Applicable To Nonresidential Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Geneva·11.5D-4
LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
Summary
This section establishes minimum lot size, frontage, and setback requirements for principal and accessory uses in the R2 Medium Density Single-Family Residential District, with variations based on residential area designations and specific exemptions.
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building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed forty percent (40%).
D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Within Residential Area 1 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any single-family dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed the following:
Lot Width Maximum Height Maximum Height (With Bonus)
50 feet or less 32 feet n/a
More than 50 feet but less than 80 feet 34 feet n/a
More than 80 feet...setback and a street yard setback on corner lots) above the required setback to a maximum of 38 feet. 2. Within Residential Area 2 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). 3. Nonresidential Uses: The maximum height of any nonresidential building or other structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
E. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (Only Applicable To Nonresidential Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Geneva·11.5C-4
LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
Summary
This section establishes lot size and setback requirements for single-family residential properties in Geneva's R1 district, with variations based on specific residential areas and exceptions for certain lot types.
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building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed forty percent (40%).
D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Within Residential Area 1 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any single-family dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed the following:
Lot Width Maximum Height Maximum Height (With Bonus)
50 feet or less 32 feet n/a
More than 50 feet but less than 80 feet 34 feet n/a
More than 80 feet...setback and a street yard setback on corner lots) above the required setback to a maximum of 38 feet. 2. Within Residential Area 2 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). 3. Nonresidential Uses: The maximum height of any nonresidential building or other structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
E. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (Only Applicable To Nonresidential Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Geneva·11.5E-4
LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS
Summary
This section establishes lot size and setback requirements for the R3 Medium To High Density Single-Family Residential District in Geneva. It specifies minimum lot area and frontage, as well as street, side, and rear setbacks for principal uses. It also references specific rules for residential areas 1 and 2, and provides exceptions for street setbacks in residential area 1.
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building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed forty percent (40%).
D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Within Residential Area 1 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any single-family dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed the following:
Lot Width Maximum Height Maximum Height (With Bonus)
50 feet or less 32 feet n/a
More than 50 feet but less than 80 feet 34 feet n/a
More than 80 feet...setback and a street yard setback on corner lots) above the required setback to a maximum of 38 feet. 2. Within Residential Area 2 (See Section 11-5-5 Of This Chapter): The maximum height of any dwelling or any residential accessory structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35'). 3. Nonresidential Uses: The maximum height of any nonresidential building or other structures shall not exceed thirty five feet (35').
E. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (Only Applicable To Nonresidential Uses
Zoning & Land Use
Newark·21.602
Uses
Summary
This section of the Newark municipal ordinance outlines the permitted, permitted accessory, and special uses within an Agricultural District (6A-1). It details specific agricultural activities, residential uses, and various commercial and recreational operations allowed under certain conditions.
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Permitted. Agriculture, including: Beekeeping Field crops. Forestry. Green houses. Horticulture. Orchards. Produce stand. Truck farming. Viticulture. Plant nurseries, excluding retail sales. Single-family dwellings.
Permitted Accessory Uses. Buildings accessory to farm operations. Guesthouse. Private stables for use by residents and their guests, provided that the total number of horses permitted on any given lot shall be determined by use of the following formula: one (1) horse for the first 40,000 square feet of land area, and one (1) additional
Zoning & Land Use
Riverdale·17.07.220
R-2 townhouse residence district
Summary
This section establishes the R-2 townhouse residence district in Riverdale, detailing permitted and conditional uses, and outlining specific lot size requirements for various uses.
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residence district is primarily designed to accommodate existing single- family attached (townhouse) developments, as characterized by the Pacesetter development.
A. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-2 district: 1. Single-family attached dwellings. 2. Parks and playgrounds. 3. Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as a principal use.
B. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses may be allowed in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions...Accessory Uses. Except as indicated below, the yard requirements of the principal uses shall apply to their accessory buildings:
Interior Side Yard Corner Side Front Yard Yard Rear Yard Buildings accessory to dwellings 15 ft. 3 ft. 10 ft. 3 ft. *Not applicable; however, a minimum distance separation of twelve feet shall be provided between building clusters. **Plus one foot for each two feet by which the building or structure height exceeds fifteen feet.
E. Building Height Limitations. No building
Zoning & Land Use
Gilberts·3.6
Bulk, space, and yard requirements
Summary
This section establishes bulk, space, and yard requirements for different residential districts in Gilberts, including building height, lot area, setbacks, lot coverage, and lot width. It also acknowledges that pre-existing, approved subdivisions may have different requirements, and owners should consult other approvals or private covenants for potential supplemental or more restrictive regulations.
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Requirements. The building height, lot area, setback, lot coverage, lot width, and minimum dwelling
size requirements applicable in the residential districts are set forth in the table
on the following page. Where the Village has approved specific bulk, space, and yard
requirements for subdivisions existing as of the date of approval of this code that
are different than the otherwise applicable district requirements, those special requirements
will apply. Thus, owners of land subject to special zoning or annexation approvals...adjacent units abut, there must be a separation of at least
one foot from the front lot line. No garage may extend beyond a point two feet behind
the front of the dwelling unit.
e.
Each dwelling unit is only permitted one accessory building. The accessory building
must be no larger than 144 square feet in area.
f.
Each dwelling unit must be constructed of at least 50 percent masonry on the street
façade. Each building must contain a minimum
Zoning & Land Use
Hodgkins·10.10.2
Off Street Loading Spaces
Summary
This ordinance requires off-street loading spaces for buildings used for non-dwelling purposes. One loading space, measuring 10'x25' with a 15' height clearance, is mandated for every 20,000 square feet of non-residential floor or lot area.
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same lot with every building or part thereof to be used for other than dwelling purposes or as an accessory use for dwelling purposes, there shall be provided on the lot adequate space for motor vehicles in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets or alleys. Such space, unless otherwise adequately provided for, shall include a ten foot by twenty five foot (10' x 25') loading space with fifteen feet (15') height clearance, and one such
Zoning & Land Use
Wilmette·30.5.10
Site plan review
Summary
This section requires site plan review and approval for most construction permits, excluding single-family dwellings and their accessory structures. In the VC District, all development is subject to site plan review, with findings appealable to the Appearance Review Commission.
Section Text
With the exception of single-family detached dwellings and structures accessory to single-family dwellings, every application for a construction permit, including building, electrical, and plumbing, for any new construction, exterior modification, building addition or parking lot construction or modification is subject to site plan review and approval in accordance with Section 8-325of the Village Code.
(b) In the VC District, site plan review is required for all development. Findings of the required site plan review
Zoning & Land Use
Riverwoods·9.10.2
Off Street Loading Facilities
Summary
This ordinance requires buildings not used exclusively for residential purposes to provide adequate off-street loading space on the same lot. The space must be 10 feet by 25 feet with a 15-foot height clearance, with one space per 20,000 square feet of non-residential floor or lot area.
Section Text
same lot with every building or part thereof erected hereafter to be used for other than exclusively dwelling purposes or as an accessory use for dwelling purposes, there shall be provided on the lot adequate space for motor vehicles in order to avoid undue interference with the public use of the street. Such space, unless otherwise adequately provided for, shall include a ten foot by twenty five foot (10' x 25') loading space with fifteen foot (15') height clearance