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Stone Park · 122.03

License

Summary

This section establishes requirements for short-term rental licenses in Stone Park, limiting licensees to providing sleeping accommodations for up to two registered guests and prohibiting the sale or provision of food or alcoholic liquor.

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short-term rental license issued under this section allows the licensee to provide sleeping accommodations to up to two registered guests. A licensee under this section is prohibited from selling or otherwise providing food or alcoholic liquor to registered guests. (Ord. 16-16, passed
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Calumet City · 54.1352

Inspections

Summary

This section mandates the Director of Crime-Free Housing, or their designee, to conduct inspections of hotels, rooming houses, and short-term rentals. These inspections are necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of the division.

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shall be the duty of the director of crime-free housing, or his/her designee to inspect every hotel, rooming house or short-term rental operated in the city as frequently as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this division. (Code
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Glenwood · 26.819

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of short-term rental regulations in Glenwood. It establishes escalating fines for repeat offenses within a 12-month period and allows for daily penalties. The village also reserves the right to seek legal action for enforcement.

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short-term rental owner or other person or entity who violates any of the provisions in this chapter shall be subject to the following penalties: (a) A fine of $1,000.00 for a first offense within a 12-month period, and a fine of $2,500.00 for a second or subsequent offense within a 12-month period. (b) Each day that a violation of this chapter continues shall be considered a separate and distinct offense, and a fine shall
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Lake Bluff · 1.12.3

Schedule Of Fees, Charges And Rates

Summary

This section establishes a comprehensive schedule of administrative and alarm fees for the Village of Lake Bluff. It outlines specific charges for services such as document copying, record retrieval, and alarm system registration and connection.

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Commercial franchise $0.00 3-4-3((B) Exempt service $750.00 3-4-3((C) Taxicab service $ 25.00 3-5-3A Livery service 250.00 3-5-3B Fingerprinting fees: Village resident Free Nonvillage resident $100.00 Short-term rental annual registration fee 250.00 10-4-5J PERMIT FEES Description Amount Municipal Code Provision Description Amount Municipal Code Provision Commercial filming and videotaping: Permit application $1,000.00 3-10-3A1 Disruptive use of Village property
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Inverness · 3.14.1

Definitions

Summary

This section defines the term 'SHORT-TERM RENTAL' for the chapter. It specifies that a short-term rental is the use or occupancy of various residential dwelling types for three months or less by someone other than the owner or their immediate family, regardless of whether payment is involved.

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purposes of this chapter, the following phrases shall have the definitions as set forth below: SHORT-TERM RENTAL: The use and/or occupancy for a period of three (3) months or less of a principal single family residence, multiple family dwelling unit, single family detached dwelling, townhome, cluster house, or a unit in a two-family dwelling together with any accessory or any portion of the foregoing, pursuant to a written or oral agreement which permits and/or provides for occupancy
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Lake Bluff · 1.8H-1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms related to the Home Rule Hotel Tax in Lake Bluff. It defines "HOTEL" broadly to include various lodging types and explicitly includes short-term rentals. "PERMANENT RESIDENT" and "PERSON" are also defined.

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quarters, sleeping, or housekeeping accommodations. The word "hotel" shall include, without limitation, inns, motels, suites, tourist homes or courts, lodging houses, rooming houses, and apartment houses. For the purposes of this article only, the word "hotel" shall include short-term rental as defined in section 10-1-2 of this Code. PERMANENT RESIDENT: Any person who occupied or has the right to occupy any room or rooms, regardless of whether or not it is the same room or rooms
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Highland Park · CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE—CHAPTER 150 ZONING CODE
Summary

This section serves as a comparative table, documenting amendments made to Chapter 150 Zoning Code in Highland Park. It lists ordinance numbers, adoption dates, and the specific sections of the zoning code that were added, amended, or repealed.

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Establishment of districts Repealed 150.415 —Special regulations for the Pedestrian Oriented Shopping Overlay (POSO) Zone 150.802 —Limitations on existing uses 150.807 —Relief from off-street parking and loading requirements O73-2020 11- 9-2020 150.202 —Definitions Added 150.430 —Short-term rentals O83-2020 12-14-2020 Added 150.401 (AA)—CDRO: Central District Residential Overlay Zone O85-2020 12-14-2020 150.490—Table of Allowable Uses O27-2021 3-15-2021 150.1801 —Lake County Watershed Development ordinance adopted by reference
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Round Lake · 15.60.060

Inspections

Summary

This section outlines the standards and triggers for inspecting residential rental properties in Round Lake. Inspections are based on the property maintenance code and can be initiated by vacancy, complaint, observation, or owner request, with specific annual inspection requirements for multi-family building common areas and short-term rentals.

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village shall utilize the property maintenance code, of Chapter 15.28 of the village Code and other applicable ordinance regulations, as adopted and amended by the board of trustees, as the established standards for the inspection of residential rental dwelling structures and units. 2. For each dwelling unit, inspection shall be made to obtain and maintain compliance with the standards of this article based upon any one of the following: a. Upon vacancy of a dwelling unit; b. A complaint received...provisions of the ordinances adopted by the village; or d. A request for an inspection by the property owner. 3. For each multi-family building, inspection of all common areas shall be made annually. 4. For each short-term rental, an inspection shall be made annually at the time of registration
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Glen Ellyn · 3.46.4

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Short-Term Rentals chapter in Glen Ellyn. It establishes escalating fines for repeat offenses and allows the Village to pursue legal action for enforcement.

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short-term rental owner or other person or entity who violates any of the provisions in this Chapter shall be subject to the following penalties: (A) A fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for a first offense within a 12-month period, and a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for a second or subsequent offense within a 12-month period. (B) Each day that a violation of this Chapter continues shall be considered a separate
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Calumet City · 54.1356

Guest register

Summary

This section mandates that proprietors of hotels, rooming houses, and short-term rentals must maintain a guest register as required by state law. This register must be made available for inspection by the police department at any time.

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Each hotel, roominghouse, or short-term rental proprietor, and each operator therein, shall keep or cause to be kept a register of guests as required by state law. Such register or list shall be available for inspection by any member of the police department at any time. (Code
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Calumet City · 54.1355

Sanitary facilities

Summary

This section mandates that hotels, rooming houses, and short-term rentals provide water closets and lavatories for all guests. It also requires a minimum of one bathroom (equipped with a water closet, shower or tub, and lavatory) for every ten residents on the premises.

Section Text
Water closets and lavatories shall be available to all guests using any hotel, roominghouse or short-term rental and there shall be at least one (1) bathroom equipped with water closet, shower or tub, and lavatory facilities for each ten (10) residents on the premises. (Code
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Calumet City · 54.1353

Premises condition

Summary

This section mandates that hotels, rooming houses, and short-term rentals must maintain clean and sanitary conditions, ensure all common areas are continuously lit when open, and provide adequate heating during colder months.

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premises used for hotel, rooming house or short-term rental purposes shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and all portions of such premises and hotels that are open for use by all guests or by the public shall be kept lighted at all times they are so open to use. All such premises shall be kept heated between October first and May first to a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees between the hours
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Wauconda · 110.171

License required, fee

Summary

This section requires all operators of short-term rentals in Wauconda to obtain a license. An annual fee of $200.00 is established for this license, which may be amended by the President and Board of Trustees.

Section Text
shall be unlawful to operate a short-term rental in the village unless the owner or operator is duly licensed in accordance with this section and the provisions of this code. (b) The annual fee for such license shall be $200.00 and as subsequently amended from time to time by the President and Board of Trustees, with the initial fee being prorated for the initial term of licensure. (Ord. No. 2025-O-16, passed
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West Dundee · 10.5A-4

Additional Regulations

Summary

This section outlines dwelling standards for apartments, short-term rentals, and single-room occupancy units, and establishes a review process by the Planning and Zoning Commission for new buildings, alterations, extensions, and parking additions. It also cross-references off-street parking/loading and sign regulations.

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Dwelling Standards: 1.   For apartments and short-term rentals, as governed in the appropriate sections under zoning districts - residential. 2.   For single-room occupancy units, not less than one hundred (100) square feet of floor area. 3.   No new buildings shall be erected nor shall any existing buildings be structurally altered or extended, nor shall any additional parking spaces be generated without review of plans by the Planning and Zoning Commission and their written recommendation for denial or approval
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Blue Island · 165.029

Parking And Loading Facilities

Summary

This section establishes requirements for providing accessory parking and loading facilities for new buildings and uses, as well as for increases in the intensity of existing uses. It includes provisions for grandfathering existing facilities and specifies how changes in use or building alterations trigger new requirements.

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truck Funeral Service 10 per parlor or chapel + 1 per business vehicle General Retail 1 per 500 sq. ft. Grocery Store 1 per 200 sq. ft. Laundromat 1 per 4 washing and/or drying machines Lodging/Accommodation Bed and Breakfast, Short-term rental 1 per 3 rooms + owner’s parking requirement Hotel or Motel 1 per room + additional spaces required for office, restaurant/bar, meeting rooms, and general retail Motor Vehicle Use Car Wash
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Berwyn · § 879C.06 Maximum Occupancy.
Summary

This section establishes maximum occupancy limits for short-term rental units in Berwyn, based on the number of bedrooms. The limits range from 3 persons for a 1-bedroom unit to 13 persons for a 6-bedroom unit.

Section Text
owner shall permit the occupancy of any short-term rental unit to exceed the maximum number of persons in a dwelling unit as set forth below. Number of Bedrooms Maximum Number of Persons in a Dwelling Unit At One Time 1 3 2 5 3 7 4 9 5 11 6 13 (Ord. 23-27, passed
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Wauconda · 110.178

Penalty

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the short-term rental chapter, including daily fines between $50 and $750. The Village Administrator can suspend or revoke licenses, with appeals going to the President.

Section Text
than $750.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. In addition to any other fines or penalties, the Village Administrator shall have the authority to suspend or revoke a short-term rental license for violation of this chapter, after notice and opportunity to be heard, with a right to appeal to the President whose decision is final. (Ord. No. 2025-O-16, passed
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Hawthorn Woods · 3.9.1

Purpose

Summary

This section establishes the purpose of the Short-Term Rentals chapter by aiming to protect the peaceful enjoyment of residential properties and neighborhoods and to minimize negative impacts arising from short-term rentals of residential structures.

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purpose of this Chapter is to protect and preserve the quiet enjoyment of residential properties and neighborhoods within the Village and to mitigate and/or eliminate adverse secondary effects the Village and its residents may experience by reason of short-term rental(s) of certain residential structure(s) in the Village
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La Grange · 4.15.5

License Required

Summary

This section mandates that any person, firm, or corporation operating short-term rental units in La Grange must obtain a license. The application process for this license is detailed in other specified sections of the ordinance.

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person, firm, or corporation shall maintain or conduct the business of operating Short-Term Rental Units in the Village without first obtaining a license. Application for such license must comply with the provisions of 4-1-5 through
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Oak Park · 8.40.6

Maximum Occupancy

Summary

This section of the Oak Park municipal ordinance prohibits owners of short-term rental units from exceeding a specified maximum occupancy. The maximum number of persons allowed is determined by the number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit.

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owner shall permit the occupancy of any short-term rental unit to exceed the maximum number of persons in a dwelling unit as set forth below. Number of Bedrooms Maximum Number of Persons in a Dwelling Unit At One Time
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Oak Park · 8.40.6

Maximum Occupancy

Summary

This section of the Oak Park municipal ordinance prohibits owners of short-term rental units from exceeding a specified maximum occupancy. The maximum number of persons allowed is determined by the number of bedrooms in the dwelling unit.

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owner shall permit the occupancy of any short-term rental unit to exceed the maximum number of persons in a dwelling unit as set forth below. Number of Bedrooms Maximum Number of Persons in a Dwelling Unit At One Time
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Beecher · 10.6.6

Zoning District Use Table

Summary

This section is a zoning district use table that specifies whether various agricultural, residential, and medical uses are permitted (P), special (S), or prohibited (X) within each designated zoning district in Beecher.

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Community Residence X S S S S S X X X X Mobile home parks X X X X X S X X X X Senior Independent Living X X X X X S X X X X Short-term rentals S S S S S S X X X X Skilled Care Housing X X X X X S X S X X Dwellings for watchmen and operating personnel and their families
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Barrington Hills · 5.2.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within Barrington Hills' zoning ordinance, including general construction rules for interpreting the text and specific definitions for accessory buildings/uses, acres, active solar energy systems, and agricultural uses.

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patrons' automobiles, from which the occupants may deposit, purchase, etc. DWELLING: A building, or portion thereof, designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings and multiple-family dwellings, but not including short-term rental lodging houses for transient overnight occupancy use for less than ninety (90) consecutive days; automobile house trailers; or hotels. DWELLING, ATTACHED: An "attached dwelling" is one which is joined to another dwelling at one or more sides by a party
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Oakbrook Terrace · 156.075

R-1 single-family detached

Summary

This section of the Oakbrook Terrace R-1 single-family detached residential district ordinance outlines permitted uses and general conditions. It prohibits adult-use cannabis businesses, ground-mounted solar panels, and short-term rentals, while allowing single-family dwellings, parks, forest preserves, and regulated home occupations.

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General conditions. (1) No adult-use cannabis business establishment shall be permitted. (2) No solar panels shall be permitted on the ground. (3) No short-term rental shall be permitted. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: (1) Single-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory buildings and accessory uses, including temporary sales offices for new developments. (2) Parks and forest preserves. (3) Home occupations in a dwelling unit, as an accessory use to a detached single-family dwelling, subject
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Oakbrook Terrace · 156.076

R-2 single-family attached

Summary

This section establishes regulations for R-2 single-family attached residential districts in Oakbrook Terrace. It outlines general conditions, permitted and special uses, minimum floor area requirements, and lot area and width standards for attached single-family dwellings.

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General conditions. (1) No adult-use cannabis business establishment shall be permitted. (2) No solar panels shall be permitted on the ground. (3) No short-term rental shall be permitted. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: (1) Uses permitted in an R-1 District, except roof-mounted private solar collection panels. (2) Attached single-family dwellings, with not more than six dwellings in a row or building, including temporary sales offices for new developments. (C) Special uses
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