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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.

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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

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River Forest · 4.1.9

International Residential Code, 2018 Edition

Summary

This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings in River Forest, with specific amendments regarding permit exemptions, flooding regulations, and the designation of the enforcement agency.

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then to Village Board. R201.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes. Add the following paragraph: The following terms as defined in Section 10-3-1 of the Village Zoning Code and shall supersede the definitions in this chapter: Accessory Structure(Building), Basement, Building, Dwelling, Grade, Height (Of) Building, Lot, Story, Structure, Yard. Table R301.2(1). Insert the following data: TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground Snow Load Wind Speed (mph) Seismic Design Category Subject To Damage From Winter...Construction in flood prone areas shall be in accordance with Sections 4-12-1 through 4-12-7 of this Title. R302.1 Exterior Walls. Add the following: The fire separation distance from a detached garage and the dwelling it is accessory to, shall not be less than 15 feet unless the garage is equipped with an approved supervised heat detection system, in which case, the minimum fire separation distance may be reduced to 10 feet. Delete in its entirety

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Winnetka · Section 15.40.010 Certificate Of Appropriateness Of Design.

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This section requires a Certificate of Appropriateness of Design from the Design Review Board for construction activities affecting external architectural features, with exceptions for single-family dwellings and certain maintenance. Applications require specific forms, fees, and detailed renderings.

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coordinated with the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness for signage as provided in Chapter 15.60 of this code. B. Exceptions to Certificate Requirement. No certificate of appropriateness of design shall be required for any single-family dwelling or any accessory structure to such a dwelling. A building permit may be approved for issuance without such certificate of appropriateness if, in the Director's opinion, the work proposed in the construction documents will not alter an external architectural feature

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Highwood · 11.5E-1

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-4 Residential District in Highwood. It specifies that only a limited set of uses, including various dwelling types, churches, public facilities, and accessory buildings, are allowed.

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street parking space is provided upon the lot or within two hundred feet (200') thereof, as required in subsection 11-8-5A of this title. Duplex dwellings (a two-family unit only). Multiple-family dwellings. Parks, playgrounds, forest preserves and accessory uses owned or operated by not for profit public agencies. Public libraries...Public schools, elementary and high, or private schools having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary school, public high school or public institution of higher learning, and having no rooms regularly used for housing or sleeping purposes. Single-family dwellings. Accessory buildings or uses incidental to the foregoing principal uses, including private garages, tool houses, and private greenhouse. (Ord. 2003-O-15, 3-18-2003; amd. 2009 Code

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Sugar Grove · 11.12.2

General Provisions

Summary

This section outlines the scope of off-street parking and loading regulations, detailing when they apply to new construction, increased intensity of use, and changes in use. It also addresses requirements for damaged or destroyed buildings and the necessity of submitting a site plan with permit applications.

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site parking facilities, accessory to residential uses and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwellings to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Required parking facilities accessory to residential structures shall not be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or the parking of automobiles belonging to employees, owners, tenants, visitors, or customers...repairs, shall be permitted in any off-street parking facility. G. Location: All required parking spaces, including off-site parking facilities, shall be not more than five hundred feet (500') from the use served, except for parking spaces accessory to dwelling units which shall be not more than three hundred feet (300') from the uses served. H. Vehicle Restrictions/Storage Of Vehicles: 1. General Restrictions: General restrictions applicable to all zoning districts: a. For purposes of this subsection H only

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Streamwood · 11.9.3.3

Design, Development And Maintenance Of Parking Spaces

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This ordinance section outlines the design, development, and maintenance requirements for off-street parking spaces for all parcels of land. It specifies surfacing standards based on the type of dwelling or use, with different requirements for single-family/two-family dwellings versus other uses, and special considerations for recreational vehicle parking.

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enclosed in a building or structure. B. Surfacing: 1. Single-Family And Two-Family Dwellings: Off street parking areas, except for those parking areas limited to the parking of recreational vehicles, and access drives accessory to single- family and two-family dwellings shall be paved or otherwise surfaced with either asphalt, concrete or brick pavers. Dissimilar materials are not allowed, except an eighteen inch (18") width of brick pavers may be installed adjacent to a concrete or asphalt driveway...side property line and the resulting setback from said property line must include approved landscaping over the entire setback area. 2. Other Uses: Off street parking areas and access drives except parking areas and access drives accessory to single-family and two-family dwellings, shall be improved with a compacted macadam base, or equal, not less than four inches (4") thick, and surfaced with asphaltic material or equal, not less than two inches (2") thick. 3. Recreational Vehicles In Single

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Lombard · 155.411

R6 Central Residence District requirements

Summary

This section outlines the R6 Central Residence District requirements in Lombard, designed for high-density residential development near the Central Business District. It mandates site plan review and planned development for non-single-family residential buildings, and lists permitted and conditional uses.

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provision may be waived per subsection 155.502(G). (B) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R6 District: (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (2) Two-family dwellings. (3) Attached single-family dwellings. (4) Multiple-family dwellings. (5) Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the permitted use, which are constructed and operated in conformance with § 155.210 of this Chapter. (6) Home occupations, in conformance with the provisions of § 155.211 of this...existing, detached single-family residence in the R3 District, all principal and accessory buildings shall be set back from such lot line a distance in accordance with the following: (1) Attached single-family use—30 feet. (2) Multiple-family use—50 feet. (K) Transitional landscape yards for attached single-family and multi-family dwellings. Wherever a rear yard or interior side yard abuts a lot in the CR, R1, R2 or an existing, detached single-family residence

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Lombard · 155.409

R4 Limited General Residence District requirements

Summary

This section outlines the purpose, permitted uses, and conditional uses for the R4 Limited General Residence District in Lombard, which is intended for medium-density, multi-family dwellings and subjects development to site plan review due to potential impacts on village services and traffic. Permitted uses include various dwelling types and accessory uses, while conditional uses encompass educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and public/civic buildings.

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specified by subsection 155.103(I) of this Chapter. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R4 District: (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (2) Two-family dwellings. (3) Attached single-family dwellings. (4) Multiple-family dwellings. (5) Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the permitted use, which are constructed and operated in conformance with § 155.210 of this Chapter. (6) Home occupations, in conformance with the provisions of § 155.211 of this...existing, detached single-family residence in the R3 District, all principal and accessory buildings shall be set back from such lot line a distance in accordance with the following: (1) Attached single-family use—30 feet. (2) Multiple-family use—50 feet. (J) Transitional landscape yards for attached single-family and multi-family dwellings. Wherever a rear yard or interior side yard abuts a lot in the CR, R0, R1, R2 or an existing, detached single-family residence

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Lombard · 155.410

R5 General Residence District requirements

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and permitted/conditional uses for the R5 General Residence District in Lombard. It emphasizes a high density of varied dwelling types and subjects all development to site plan review due to potential impacts on village services and traffic.

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specified by subsection 155.103(I) of this Chapter. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted in the R5 District: (1) Detached single-family dwellings. (2) Two-family dwellings. (3) Attached single-family dwellings. (4) Multiple-family dwellings. (5) Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the permitted use, which are constructed and operated in conformance with § 155.210 of this Chapter. (6) Home occupations, in conformance with the provisions of § 155.211 of this...existing, detached single-family residence in the R3 District, all principal and accessory buildings shall be set back from such lot line a distance in accordance with the following: (1) Attached single-family use—30 feet. (2) Multiple-family use—50 feet. (K) Transitional landscape yards for attached single-family and multi-family dwellings. Wherever a rear yard or interior side yard abuts a lot in the CR, R0, R1, R2 or an existing, detached single-family residence

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Glencoe · 5.103 Home Occupations

Summary

This section authorizes home occupations in dwelling units, subject to specific limitations regarding employees, structural changes, and operational activities. It defines a home occupation as a business conducted for gain by a full-time occupant that is incidental to residential use and does not alter the dwelling's residential character.

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beyond that customarily required for residential use . (b) No separate entrance shall be provided in connection with the conduct of any home occupation . 3. Operational Limitations . (a) Every home occupation shall be conducted wholly within a principal dwelling unit or permitted accessory structure . (b) No article on the premises shall be sold or offered for sale except such as may be produced in the dwelling unit by employees of the home occupation . (c) No mechanical, electrical, or other equipment that...produces noise, electrical or magnetic interference, vibration, heat, glare, emissions, odor, or radiation outside the dwelling unit or any permitted accessory structure that is greater or more frequent than that typical of equipment used in connection with residential occupancy shall be used in connection with any home occupation . (d) No outdoor storage shall be allowed in connec-tion with any home occupation . (e) No refuse in excess of the amount allowable for regular residential pick-up shall be generated

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Lake Barrington · 7.3.6

One- And Two-Family Dwelling Code Adopted

Summary

This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings, incorporating specific amendments and additions to local building regulations. It clarifies which construction activities require a permit and establishes local climatic and geographic design criteria.

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prior to adoption thereof, be and is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this title as additional rules and regulations governing the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration and repair of one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures, in the village; and it shall be unlawful for any person to fabricate, erect, construct, enlarge, alter or repair or cause to be fabricated, erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired any such one- or two-family dwellings...their appurtenances and accessory structures, in the village in violation of or without complying with those rules and regulations. In the event of any conflict between said one- and two-family dwelling code hereby adopted and any other regulation or other code adopted in this title or elsewhere in this code, the more restrictive provisions shall govern. B. Amendments, Deletions, Additions: The following amendments, deletions and modifications are hereby made to said code: Section R105.2 - Work exempt from permit. Subparagraphs

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Palos Park · 1282.09

Design And Maintenance Of Parking Spaces.

Summary

This section establishes minimum dimensional requirements for off-street parking spaces, including size, width, and length, and specifies aisle widths for different parking angles. It also outlines rules for fractional parking space calculations, types of parking areas, and access provisions, including driveway width limitations.

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including one-half shall be disregarded, and fractions over one-half shall be interpreted as one parking space. (c) Open and Enclosed Spaces . Parking areas may be open or enclosed except that when parking facilities accessory to a multiple dwelling are located in a Residential or B-1 or B-2 District elsewhere than on the same zoning lot with the principal use served, such parking facilities shall be open to the sky. (d) Access . Parking facilities shall be designed...residential use, which parking area adjoins a Residential District, shall be set back a minimum of fifteen feet from the property line adjacent to the Residential District. (f) Surfacing . All open off-street parking areas, except those accessory to single-family dwellings, shall be improved with a compacted macadam base, not less than four inches thick, surfaced with asphaltic concrete or constructed to some comparable specification, at the discretion of the Plan Commission. An improvement of crushed stone

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McCullom Lake · SECTION 10.4

R-3 One — Family Dwelling District (20,000 square feet)

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-3 One-Family Dwelling District in McCullom Lake, which primarily includes detached single-family dwellings. It also specifies conditions for accessory uses like home occupations, prohibiting stock other than manufactured products, restricting conduct to within the dwelling, and limiting noise, odors, and electrical motor usage.

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Special uses allowed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. c) Group homes. 10.4-1-1 The following are permitted uses: [a)] Detached single family dwellings; [b)] Parks and playgrounds, owned or operated by public [or] non-commercial agencies; [c)] Signs as permitted by this Ordinance; [d)] Accessory uses, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Garages and carports; 2. Greenhouses and conservatories, private; 3. Home occupations, subject to the following conditions: [I.] There shall be no stock...structure as a dwelling. [III.] A home occupation shall not be conducted in an accessory structure, whether attached to or detached from the dwelling, and there shall be no storage of equipment or supplies in such accessory structure or outside the dwelling. [IV.] No addition or external alteration of the dwelling from a residential appearance, and the existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site. [V.] No motor power other than electrically operated

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McCullom Lake · SECTION 10.3

R-2 One — Family Dwelling District (10,890 square feet)

Summary

This section of the McCullom Lake R-2 One-Family Dwelling District ordinance outlines permitted uses, including detached single-family dwellings, public parks, and accessory uses. It also details specific conditions and limitations for home occupations.

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Special uses allowed in accordance with the provisions of this Section. c) Group homes. 10.3-1-1 The following are permitted uses: a) Detached single family dwellings; b) Parks and playgrounds, owned or operated by public or non-commercial agencies; c) Signs as permitted by this Ordinance; d) Accessory uses, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Garages and carports; 2. Greenhouses and conservatories, private; 3. Home occupations, subject to the following conditions: I. There shall be no stock...structure as a dwelling. III. A home occupation shall not be conducted in an accessory structure, whether attached to or detached from the dwelling, and there shall be no storage of equipment or supplies in such accessory structure or outside the dwelling. IV. No addition or external alteration of the dwelling from a residential appearance, and the existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site. V. No motor power other than electrically operated

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McHenry · 10.10.7

Safe And Sanitary Maintenance

Summary

This section mandates that all occupied dwellings in McHenry must maintain safe and sanitary conditions, covering structural integrity, stormwater drainage, and rodent control measures.

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Stormwater Drainage: Where required, gutters, leaders and downspouts shall be provided and maintained in good working condition so as to provide proper drainage of stormwater. (1987 Code § 11-202) C. Rodent Control: Every dwelling, multiple dwelling, rooming house or accessory structure and the premises on which they are located shall be maintained in a rodent free and rodentproof condition. 1. All openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors which have a one-half inch (1/2") diameter...condition and shall not create a harborage for rodents. Any fence that is to be painted, shall be painted with a nonlead base paint. (1987 Code § 11-204) E. Accessory Structures: Accessory structures present or provided by the owner, agent or tenant occupant on the premises of a dwelling shall be structurally sound, and be maintained in good repair and free of insects and rodents, or such structures shall be removed from the premises. The exterior of such structures shall

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Blue Island · 165.047

Exempted Buildings, Structures And Uses

Summary

This section exempts certain lawfully established non-conforming buildings, structures, and uses from amortization provisions. It specifically protects residential uses and non-conforming uses in commercial/industrial districts, with exceptions for health and safety modifications and non-conforming land uses.

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This provision shall include principal dwelling units, guest houses, and coach houses. For purposes of this section, “coach house” refers to a structure, or part of a structure, that is not the principal dwelling unit and contains exactly one accessory dwelling unit. To protect the health and safety of its residents, this provision also shall not prevent the city from requiring property owners to repair or modify buildings or structures that are not in compliance with the requirements of this

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Wayne · 10.3.5

Accessory Buildings, Structures And Uses

Summary

This section outlines regulations for the construction, location, number, and size of accessory buildings and structures in Wayne. It dictates when permits can be issued and requires a certificate of occupancy for the principal building before accessory uses can begin.

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detached accessory buildings shall be permitted on any Residential zoning lot. 2. The total maximum floor area of any and all such accessory buildings shall be ten percent (10%) of the total square footage of the dwelling unit. 3. The maximum height of accessory buildings or structures shall be as follows: a. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this subsection, accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed one-story and an overall height of twenty feet (20') in height...courts in accordance with the regulations set forth in this title. 2. Use of any accessory building or structure shall be subject to the following standards and conditions: a. Except for guesthouses and coach houses, no accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes. b. Except for private stables and pens and coops, no accessory building shall be used to house animals or livestock. c. No accessory building shall be used as a home occupation other than home offices

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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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other industrial operation. Hedge. A row of closely planted shrubs, bushes, or any kind of plant forming a boundary. Home occupation. An activity carried out for economic gain by a resident, conducted as an accessory use in the resident's dwelling unit. Hospital. Facilities for primary health services and medical or surgical care to people, primarily in-patient overnight care, and including related facilities such as laboratories, outpatient facilities, dormitories, educational facilities, cafeterias, retail sales, and similar uses. Hotel...persons other 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. 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 twenty (20) consecutive days. Short term rental unit shall not include a hotel

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Mundelein · 20.52.050

Accessory structures and uses

Summary

This section outlines general regulations for accessory structures and uses, stipulating that they must be subordinate to the principal building and located on the same zoning lot. It sets limitations on size, height, setbacks, and placement in required yards.

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shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling and shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential purposes. 2. No more than thirty percent or six hundred square feet of the residential dwelling, including any garage or accessory building, whichever is less, shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. 3. A home occupation shall not be established prior to the member(s) of the family conducting the home occupation taking possession...residing in, the dwelling. 4. No person other than an occupant residing on the premises shall be employed as part of a home occupation. 5. The home occupation shall be conducted completely within the residential dwelling, including any garage or accessory building. The outside display or storage on the premises of equipment, materials, supplies and/or goods, wares and merchandise is prohibited. The entrance to the space devoted to a home occupation shall only be from within the residential dwelling

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Mundelein · 20.36.080

C-5 District accessory structure standards

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This section outlines regulations for accessory structures within the C-5 Downtown Zoning District in Mundelein. It details general requirements for permitted structures, size, height, setbacks, and coordination with the principal building's architectural style and materials.

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shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling and shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential purposes. b. No more than thirty percent or six hundred square feet of the residential dwelling, including any garage or accessory building, whichever is less, shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation. c. A home occupation shall not be established prior to the member(s) of the family conducting the home occupation taking possession...residing in, the dwelling. d. No person other than an occupant residing on the premises shall be employed as part of a home occupation. e. The home occupation shall be conducted completely within the residential dwelling, including any garage or accessory building. The outside display or storage on the premises of equipment, materials, supplies and/or goods, wares and merchandise is prohibited. The entrance to the space devoted to a home occupation shall only be from within the residential dwelling

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Maple Park · 11.6.5

R-2 General Residential District

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the R-2 General Residential District, detailing permitted and special uses, lot size requirements, yard setbacks, building height limits, lot area coverage, dwelling standards, off-street parking, and density limitations.

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maximum of 35 feet. 2. Special uses: As specified by planning and zoning commission. F. Lot area coverage. A maximum of 40 percent of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings. G. Dwelling standards. Each dwelling unit hereafter erected in any R-2 district shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 950 square feet. Every dwelling of more than one story hereafter erected

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Lake Zurich · 8.4.2

Application

Summary

This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code, making it applicable to single-family and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures, but only to the extent that those dwellings are regulated by the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.

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International Residential Code shall apply to all single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings and all buildings and structures accessory thereto to the extent that such dwellings are expressly regulated by the 2012 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

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Lake Zurich · 8.3.2

Application

Summary

This section adopts the 2018 International Building Code for all buildings and structures in the Village, with an exception for single-family and two-family dwellings that are regulated by the 2018 International Residential Code.

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International Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures within the Village, except single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings and all buildings and structures accessory thereto to the extent that such dwellings are expressly regulated by the 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings

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Oak Brook · 13.3.6

Accessory Uses And Structures

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This section defines and regulates accessory uses and structures in Oak Brook, establishing criteria for their subordinate nature, relationship to the principal use, and location on the zoning lot. It also outlines general requirements for their compatibility, timing, and placement within required yards.

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require a permit and shall comply with these standards. An expansion is considered additional floor area, modifications to room sizes, removal of walls and significant electrical or plumbing work that otherwise modifies the intended use of the dwelling unit. 5. No accessory living unit shall be modified to increase the number of dwelling units. 6. The construction of a new accessory living unit shall require the installation of fire sprinklers in accordance with applicable residential building code regulations

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Hampshire · 5.2.1

Adoption Of International Building Code

Summary

This section adopts the International Building Code, 2018 Edition, to regulate the construction and maintenance of buildings and structures within Hampshire. It specifically exempts single-family and two-family dwellings that are regulated by the International Residential Code.

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area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the Village of Hampshire. The International Building Code shall apply to all buildings and structures within the Village, except for single-family detached dwellings and two-family dwellings and all buildings and structures accessory thereto to the extent that such dwellings are expressly regulated by the International Residential Code, as adopted by the Village and amended pursuant to Article 3 of this Title

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