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River Grove · 5.1.15

Nuisances

Summary

This section prohibits businesses from operating in a manner that constitutes a public nuisance and mandates compliance with specific provisions related to public ways and illegal conduct on business premises.

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that violates any federal or state law defining a felony, or any federal or state law or municipal ordinance regulating narcotics, controlled substances or weapons. (3) "Objectionable conditions or events" include, but are not limited to, disturbance of the peace, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, loitering, public urination, lewd conduct, drug trafficking, or excessive loud noise

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Monee · 6.3.14

Excessive Use Of Braking Systems

Summary

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.

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Prohibited On Designated Streets: No person shall operate any engine braking system (jake brakes) on streets designated by ordinance and properly signed except in case of an emergency. B. Designation Of Streets: The operation of any engine braking system (jake brakes) is prohibited within the entire corporate limits of the Village. The Village shall post signs stating "Excessive Engine Braking Noise is Prohibited". C. Penalties: Any person violating this section shall be subject to a fine of not less than

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Westchester · 7.40.010

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Westchester Municipal Ordinance provides definitions for terms used within the chapter on noises, including 'District', 'Emergency signal devices', 'Noise disturbance', 'Parade', 'Private open space', 'Public assembly', 'Public way', and 'Special event'.

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following terms are defined as follows: "District" means those districts established by the Village of Westchester Zoning Ordinance (Title 18 of this Code). "Emergency signal devices" means any type of device which renders sound on an intermittent, emergency, basis, including, but not limited to, sounds associated with snow removal, flood water removal, and/or storms and other emergency warning sounds. "Noise disturbance" means any sound which is plainly audible at a distance of seventy-five feet from the property line

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McHenry · 11.6.11

Temporary Uses

Summary

This section outlines the process for obtaining temporary use permits in McHenry, detailing application requirements, fees, and exemptions for certain activities. It establishes a tiered system for temporary uses, categorizing them as exempt, minor, or major.

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which requires a City license or permit where City Council approval is not typically required, such as peddlers adjacent to the Riverwalk, ice cream vendors and solicitors compliant with terms in the City’s Solicitors and Peddlers Ordinance, etc. E. Minor Temporary Uses: Minor temporary use permits shall be reviewed and approved, approved with conditions or denied administratively by the Community and Economic Development Department staff. If a minor temporary use permit is denied or the applicant disputes any condition...variance request; b. Any use proposed which cannot comply with the outdoor lighting regulations or performance standards for noise as outlined in this title; c. Use is proposed for more than one time per calendar year, either on the same application or multiple applications submitted within the same calendar year; d. Use proposed is not compliant with all other applicable City ordinances, rules and regulations. 2. Consideration; Decision: Major temporary use permits will be forwarded to the City Council

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Lake Forest · 159.109

B-1 Neighborhood Business District

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and conditions for the B-1 Neighborhood Business District, focusing on small retail and service businesses that cater to local residential needs. It outlines regulations for indoor and outdoor operations, including screening requirements for storage and limitations on outdoor uses affecting circulation and parking.

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access to the site and delivery areas shall be located to minimize the impact of traffic, light and noise on the single-family homes. (D) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed consistent with the provisions of § 159.045 upon the granting of a special use permit for the specific use in accordance with the terms of a special use permit ordinance therefore. Special uses in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District are set forth in § 159.116, the Use Matrix. Special

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Lake Forest · 159.112

B-3 Traditional Business District

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and conditions of use for the B-3 Traditional Business District in Lake Forest, aiming to preserve the area's historic character, quality of life, and commercial viability.

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site, trash enclosures and delivery areas shall be located to minimize the impact of traffic, light and noise on the single-family homes. (D) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed consistent with the provisions of § 159.045 upon the granting of a special use permit for the specific use in accordance with the terms of a special use permit ordinance therefore. Special uses in the B-3 Community Business District are set forth in § 159.116. Special use permits may also

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Lake Forest · 159.113

B-4 Preservation Business District

Summary

The B-4 Preservation Business District aims to preserve the historic character and "village" feel of the city's core retail, residential, and office areas. It mandates review of building changes by the Historic Preservation Commission and encourages mixed-use development with residential units above ground-floor businesses, while acknowledging limited on-site parking.

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access to the site and delivery areas shall be located to minimize the impact of traffic, light and noise on the single-family homes. (D) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed consistent with the provisions of § 159.045 upon the granting of a special use permit for the specific use in accordance with the terms of a special use permit ordinance therefore. Special uses in the B-2 Community Business District are set forth in § 159.116. Special use permits

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Warrenville · 2. Special Accessory Uses

Summary

This section outlines regulations for home occupations in Warrenville, limiting the number of non-resident employees, requiring enclosed structures, prohibiting exterior evidence of the occupation, and setting standards for parking, fire safety, commercial vehicles, floor space, and environmental impact.

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normally serve residential areas and those permitted to be stored in residential areas by this and other City ordinances. 7. Maximum Floor Space No more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 1,000 square feet, shall be devoted to the home occupation. 8. Environmental Standards No home occupation shall create noise, vibration, smoke, fumes, odor, dust, glare, heat, radioactive radiation, or electrical interference; release toxic matter; or generate pedestrian...that the bees are forced to fly at an elevation of at least 6 feet above ground level when crossing the property line to reach the hives. Any such flyway barrier shall be constructed in compliance with applicable City ordinances. 7) Bee hives shall be provided with water source at times when bees are active. 8) Production and sale of honey comes from hives on the lot. 9) Except as otherwise required by state law, the foregoing regulations shall

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Schaumburg · 90.50

SPECIFIC NUISANCES NAMED

Summary

This section declares specific activities and conditions as nuisances that negatively impact the health, peace, and comfort of Schaumburg residents. It prohibits actions such as creating offensive smells, allowing offensive matter to accumulate, or improperly depositing offensive substances.

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tenant to allow or permit, in addition to any other nuisance according to the common law, other ordinances of the village, or the statutes of the State of Illinois, or which deleteriously affect public health, safety or welfare or greatly offends the public morals or decency, the following to occur on residential property located within the village: (1) Any offensive noise which disturbs the peace or quiet of the neighborhood or of any person residing in the vicinity of such

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Hodgkins · 7.3.8

Vehicle Operation Restrictions

Summary

This section prohibits specific unsafe and noisy vehicle operations, including squealing tires, negligent driving, and the use of engine braking systems (jake brakes) on designated streets, with exceptions for emergencies. Violations are subject to fines.

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endanger any person or property. (1985 Code § 6-3-7) C. Engine Braking: 1. Nuisance Declared: Causing unnecessary noise upon the public way by the use of any engine braking system is hereby declared to be a nuisance subject to abatement as such. 2. Prohibited Generally; Exceptions: No person shall operate any engine braking system ("jake brakes") on streets designated by ordinance and properly signposted, except in the case of emergency. 3. Prohibited Streets: The operation of any engine braking

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Lake Forest · 159.111

B-2 Community Commercial Business District

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and conditions for uses within the B-2 Community Commercial Business District, emphasizing retail, service, and multi-family residential development with on-site parking and specific regulations for outdoor activities.

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access to the site and delivery areas shall be located to minimize the impact of traffic, light and noise on the single-family homes. (D) Special uses. Special uses may be allowed consistent with the provisions of § 159.045 upon the granting of a special use permit for the specific use in accordance with the terms of a special use permit ordinance therefore. Special uses in the B-2 Community Business District are set forth in § 159.116. Special use permits

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Gurnee · 46.153

Enumerated violations

Summary

This section defines and prohibits nuisances related to property maintenance, specifically addressing exterior conditions like debris, junkyards, and inoperable vehicles. It outlines exceptions for certain storage and repair situations.

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property; (15) Any swimming pool areas that are not enclosed as required by the village zoning ordinance; or any swimming pool, architectural pool or spa that creates a health hazard, harbors insect and/or vegetation infestation or presents such a deteriorated appearance that it adversely affects the property values of surrounding properties; (16) Making, causing or permitting to be made any noise, vibration, or artificial illumination of such intensity as to interfere substantially and unnecessarily with the use and enjoyment...making of other noises, annoys or disturbs a neighborhood or any number of persons; (19) To pollute or render unwholesome or impure the water of any spring, stream, well or pond, or to drain onto or cause water or sewage to flow over or onto the land or premises of another, or public grounds, other than through a regular water course or sewer constructed in the manner provided by the regulations or ordinances adopted by the village

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Riverdale · 15.110.030

Enumerated violations

Summary

This section defines and prohibits public nuisances in Riverdale. It specifically lists conditions such as accumulating trash, maintaining junkyards, and storing inoperable vehicles as violations, with some exceptions for permitted operations and vehicle repairs.

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property; 15. Any swimming pool areas that are not enclosed as required by the village zoning ordinance; or any swimming pool, architectural pool or spa that creates a health hazard, harbors insect and/or vegetation infestation or presents such a deteriorated appearance that it adversely affects the property values of surrounding properties; 16. Making, causing or permitting to be made any noise, vibration, or artificial illumination of such intensity as to interfere substantially and unnecessarily with the use and enjoyment...making of other noises, annoys or disturbs a neighborhood or any number of persons; 19. To pollute or render unwholesome or impure the water of any spring, stream, groundwater, well or pond, or to drain onto or cause water, pollutants or sewage to flow over or onto the land or premises of another, or public grounds, other than through a regular water course or sewer constructed in the manner provided by the regulations or ordinances adopted by the village

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Gilberts · 4.1.2

Nuisances enumerated

Summary

This section enumerates various activities and conditions on private property within Gilberts that are declared to be nuisances. It includes the unauthorized storage of junk, trash, and refuse, dilapidated signs, acts injurious to public health and safety, excessive noise or vibration, stagnant water, and interference with traffic or drainage.

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time, and in any manner not permitted by other provisions of this code or other village ordinances or permitted by the laws of this state is hereby declared a nuisance. B. The keeping of dilapidated signs, all those other acts specified or declared by state law as nuisances, acts injurious or threatening to the public health and safety, vibration or noise in excess of levels set forth in the zoning code or the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and its rules

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Waukegan · 9.02

Principal Uses and Structures

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This section outlines the principal uses and structures allowed in various Waukegan zoning districts. It utilizes a use table to specify whether a use is permitted by-right, requires a conditional use permit, or is not allowed in each district.

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care home. d. Minimize Adverse Impacts. The design of the facility must minimize traffic congestion, pedestrian hazards, noise, and other adverse impacts on surrounding properties. e. Development Review Board. Day Care Home uses may be subject to review and conditions set by the Development Review Board per Section 2.03 (Development Review Board), dependent on regulation found in City's Code of Ordinances. 10. Drive-Through Facility. a. Accessory Use. Drive-Through Facilities are only allowed as an accessory component...Screening. Any drive-through establishment within 100 feet of any residential zoning district must provide landscape, wall, or fence screening six feet in height along queue areas to shield adjacent properties from headlight and menu display glare. h. Noise. Any drive-through establishment must control the noise level of any speaker so that it does not exceed 65 decibels at any property line. i. Traffic Study. The City may require a traffic study to ensure that a proposed development does

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Maple Park · 11.11.7

Special uses

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and process for approving "special uses" in Maple Park. It recognizes that certain unique uses, whether public or private, require individual review due to their potential impact on neighboring areas and public resources, and grants the board of trustees authority to approve, modify, or deny these uses based on recommendations from the planning and zoning commission.

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necessary for determining if the proposed special use meets the intent and requirements of this zoning ordinance. 7. A grading plan, showing existing and proposed contours and proposed routing and storage of stormwater, when new construction or site development is proposed. 8. A written statement that addresses the: a. Economic effects on adjoining properties. b. Effects of such elements as noise, glare, odor, fumes and vibration on adjoining properties. c. General compatibility with adjacent and other properties in the district...economic welfare of the village. f. Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and/or conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors. g. Will have vehicular approaches to the property which shall be so designed as to not create an undue interference with traffic on surrounding public streets or highways. h. Will not increase the potential for flood damage

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Dolton · 130.004

Disturbing Assemblies

Summary

This section prohibits the willful interruption or disturbance of lawful schools and assemblies, and specifically addresses disturbances during religious worship through noise, rude behavior, or profane discourse, with associated penalties.

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person who shall disquiet or disturb any congregation or assembly met for religious worship by making a noise, or by rude and indecent behavior or profane discourse within the place of worship, or so near to the same as to disturb the order and solemnity of the meeting, shall be fined in accordance with the penalty provided in this code of ordinances. (Prior Code, § 5-5-1-4) Penalty

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Crete · 6.28

General requirements

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for construction activities in Crete, including work within the right-of-way, noise restrictions, library contributions, and storm drainage connections for certain structures.

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Such operations shall be in conformance with the performance standards governing noise so noted in section 28-311(i). (c) Crete Public Library District. All applications for building permits for new construction will be accompanied by a receipt showing the appropriate cash contribution has been paid to the Crete Public Library District as required by ordinance. (d) Connection to storm drainage system. In all multifamily, commercial and industrial structures, roof drains, downspouts and sump pump discharge shall be directly connected

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Niles · 9.3

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES

Summary

This section outlines general regulations for accessory structures in Niles, including permitting requirements, setback distances, height limitations, and integration with principal building regulations. It also references other sections for specific encroachment and additional accessory structure regulations.

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structure, as measured from building walls, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Ordinance. 9. Accessory structures cannot be used for the keeping, propagation, or culture of poultry, livestock, pigeons, or bees, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Ordinance. 10. The total area of all accessory structures with roofs (garages, sheds, gazebos, etc.) cannot cover more than 33% of the rear yard. 11. The total square footage of all accessory structures with roofs (garages, sheds, gazebos...that requires clients, patients, pupils, or customers to visit the home. 8. There must be no perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference, vibration, or other nuisance emanating from the structure where the home occupation is located in excess of that normally associated with residential use. 9. Day care homes are not considered a home occupation and are regulated separately by this Ordinance. 10. Business licenses shall not be granted by the Village for Home Occupations. R. Mechanical Equipment Mechanical equipment

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Itasca · 8.03

B-1 Downtown Tod District

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This section establishes the B-1 Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) District, designed for the traditional downtown core. It outlines permitted retail, residential, office, and recreational uses within a compact, walkable mixed-use area centered around the Itasca Metra Station.

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intended for human consumption shall be conducted wholly within an enclosed building unless otherwise permitted by this Ordinance. b. There shall be no manufacture, processing, or treatment of products other than that which is clearly incidental and essential to the retail business conducted on the same premises. c. Such uses, operations or products shall not be objectionable due to odor, dust, smoke, noise, vibration, or other similar causes. d. Dwelling units are not permitted below the second story for commercial

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Schiller Park · 155.2104

Design Standards

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This section outlines specific design standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Schiller Park, supplementing general conditional use requirements. It emphasizes landscape preservation, harmonious integration of structures with their surroundings, unobtrusive placement of functional/mechanical features, and the provision of visual and acoustical privacy.

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addition to the findings required for all conditional use permits in this Zoning Ordinance, the following standards shall be utilized by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission in reviewing all planned unit development permit applications. These standards shall be used to guide the ingenuity, imagination, and design efforts of applicants. (A) Preservation of Landscape. The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal, and any grade changes shall be in keeping...property and the privacy of its occupants, screening of objectionable views or uses, and reduction of noise. (E) Common Open Space. Each residential planned unit development permit shall have a site plan which contains at least twenty percent (20%) usable common open space, except as it may be modified by the Zoning, Planning and Appeals Commission in accord with this Zoning Ordinance. (1) Ineligible area. Such usable common open space shall not include: (a) Areas reserved for the exclusive

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Newark · 21.804

B-3, Commercial Recreation

Summary

This section establishes the B-3, Commercial Recreation District, intended for uses that may significantly impact the community. All uses within this district are permitted only as special uses, with specific lot, yard, and height requirements determined through the special use permit process.

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Commercial Recreation District is intended to accommodate those uses whose activities, size, scale, traffic volumes, noise, lights, or physical hazards, such as flying objects or use of weapons, directly impact the community. Uses in this district shall be permitted only as special uses, according to procedures set forth in Article 21-20, Administration and Enforcement, Section 21.2012 of this Zoning Ordinance. Special Uses. Recreation. Amphitheaters (outdoor theaters). Amusement parks. Archery ranges. Batting cages Bowling alleys Campgrounds. Drive-in theaters. Fairgrounds

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Calumet City · 62.281

Prohibited noise

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This section prohibits licensees from emitting lewd, obscene, profane, or indecent language or sounds from devices. It also forbids false representations of advertised products or projects if their sale is already prohibited by law.

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No licensee under this division shall cause or permit to be emanated or omitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane or indecent language or sounds, or any false representation of any matter, product

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Palos Heights · 70.999

General Penalty For Title Vii

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This section establishes general penalties for violations of Title VII of the Palos Heights code, setting fines between $10 and $500 per offense, with each day constituting a separate offense. It also outlines a minor ordinance violation notice procedure for specific traffic-related offenses, allowing for a compromise payment of $10 with proof of correction within ten days, or $20 after ten days.

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unobstructed and equipped with wipers. Section 74.018 Horns and warning devices. Section 74.019 Mufflers, prevention of noise or smoke. Section 74.027 Seat safety belts. Section 74.041 Certain vehicles to carry flares or other warning devices. Section 74.050 Splash guards and replacements. Section 74.104 Name and address on second division vehicles. said police officer may, in lieu of an arrest, issue a minor ordinance violation notice. Any person accused of violating any of the above may settle and compromise the claim

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Sauk Village · 6.25

License classifications and fees

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This section of the Sauk Village municipal ordinance establishes several classes of licenses for the retail sale of alcoholic liquor for on-premises consumption. It details specific sub-classes (A-1 through A-5) that allow for various types and frequencies of live entertainment, along with their corresponding semiannual fees.

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feet high, of solid board construction and meet all other requirements of the village's fence ordinance. 2. If the area of the proposed establishment is to have lighting, the petitioner must submit proof that the light will not extend outside of the fenced area and disturb adjacent property owners. c. The establishment must also comply with the following restrictions: 1. The noise decibel level outside of the fenced area shall not exceed 85 decibels DBA within three feet

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