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This section of the Willowbrook municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms related to commercial and self-service laundries, light manufacturing, livestock, and different types of lots including their area, depth, and coverage.

This section outlines general use limitations applicable to all business districts in Long Grove, including requirements for one principal use per lot, operations to be conducted within enclosed buildings, and prohibitions against noxious or offensive impacts. It also specifies use limitations for the B1 district, particularly regarding nonretail uses and the number of buildings per lot.

This section of the Hawthorn Woods municipal code defines and prohibits various public nuisances that affect peace and safety. It lists specific examples including improper building construction, dangerous buildings, unauthorized traffic devices, view obstructions, low-hanging tree limbs, fireworks violations, low utility wires, and offensive or excessive noise from construction.

This section outlines various actions that constitute a violation of the South Barrington zoning ordinance. It specifies that any deviation from the ordinance's requirements, including improper land use, construction, signage, or failure to obtain permits, is subject to remedies and penalties.

This section outlines operational regulations for adult entertainment establishments in Downers Grove, including restrictions on hours of operation, animal presence, restroom use, patron access to non-public areas, and prohibitions on nudity and semi-nudity.

This section establishes an administrative zoning review process for specific, limited variations related to additions to single-family detached dwellings and their accessory structures. The purpose is to provide a more expedient review for qualifying cases, differentiating them from the standard variation or special use process.

This section establishes performance standards for Limited Industrial Districts in Lombard, regulating noise, vibration, smoke, particulate matter, fire hazards, toxic matter, odorous matter, and glare for new and existing uses.

This section mandates that all development within the Limited Commercial District must adhere to a comprehensive set of regulations, including local, county, state, and federal codes. It establishes a hierarchy for conflicting standards, prioritizing the most restrictive.

This section establishes the purpose of the chapter to preserve, protect, plant, maintain, and enhance the urban forest as critical infrastructure for Bannockburn. It aims to regulate trees as a collective resource on both public and private property, recognizing their services and benefits to the community's quality of life, environmental health, and ecological goals.

This section of the Shorewood ordinance outlines the regulations for home occupations, defining their purpose as subordinate and incidental uses that should not disrupt the residential character of the neighborhood. It specifies permitted uses and general standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding residential areas.

This section outlines the purpose and authority for special uses in Newark, differentiating between public and private special uses and establishing the Village Board's role in approving, approving with conditions, or denying such uses.

This section outlines the grounds for denying, suspending, or revoking carnival and circus licenses in Morton Grove. It specifies that decisions are at the discretion of the Village Administrator for good cause, listing various reasons related to safety, legality, fraud, noise, prior violations, and public nuisance.

This section establishes maximum permissible sound pressure levels for various octave bands originating from uses on a zoning lot, with specific exemptions for certain activities and noises not under the property user's control. It also details measurement standards for sound levels, including impulse noises.

This section enumerates various acts that are declared to be a nuisance within the city of Markham. These include activities creating offensive smells, improper disposal of waste, corruption of water sources, obstruction of public ways, and maintaining unsanitary conditions.

This section outlines Aurora's process for permitting conditional uses of land and structures through specific city council ordinances. It defines "conditional use" to align with "special use" in Illinois law and previously approved uses.

This section establishes specific regulations for video gaming cafés as a special use, requiring detailed submission requirements and security plans to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and compliance with state gaming laws.

This section establishes classifications and annual fees for liquor licenses in Maywood, specifically detailing requirements for Class A (full service restaurant) and Class A-1 (full service restaurant with video gaming) licenses. It outlines conditions related to service, facilities, seating capacity, and operational compliance.

This section of the Crystal Lake Code of Ordinances provides definitions for key terms used within Article I, which addresses the 'Reasonable Person Standard' within the domain of health. It defines terms such as EMERGENCY, PERSON, and NOISE-SENSITIVE AREA.

This section allows for the suspension or revocation of a business license if the business constitutes a nuisance. A nuisance is defined by a certain number of illegal acts on the premises or a failure to correct objectionable conditions. Residents within 500 feet can also file complaints about public nuisances.

This section of the Carol Stream municipal ordinance outlines the specific requirements and criteria for obtaining a special use permit for adult use and medical cannabis dispensing organizations. It details submission requirements including site plans, floor plans, disposal and ventilation plans, security plans reviewed by the Chief of Police, operational plans demonstrating compliance with state law, and a signage plan.

This section establishes the daily hours of operation for the sale of alcoholic liquor by various types of liquor licensees in Chicago. It outlines specific closing and opening times for different days of the week and differentiates between on-premise consumption and package goods sales, with exceptions for certain licensed establishments like supermarkets and airport vendors.

This section establishes specific regulatory criteria and submission requirements for obtaining special use permits for medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensaries in Schaumburg. The regulations focus on ensuring compatibility with surrounding areas, public health, safety, and security.

This section outlines Schaumburg's prohibition of adult-use cannabis business establishments, citing their unique regulatory landscape and the village's authority to ban them, with a caveat for exceptions listed in Appendix A.

This ordinance allows members of the Woodstock City Council, boards, and commissions to attend meetings remotely via audio or video conferencing, provided a physical quorum is present and specific conditions regarding notification, reason for absence, and audio quality are met, with remote attendance requiring an affirmative vote.

This section prohibits the use of engine braking systems (jake brakes) within the entire corporate limits of Monee, except in emergencies. Signs indicating the prohibition are to be posted.