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Merrionette Park · 150.15

Interior structure

Summary

This section mandates that building operators, owners, or occupants maintain the interior of buildings, structures, and dwellings in a structurally sound and sanitary condition to ensure occupant health, welfare, safety, and protection from the environment. It details specific requirements for structural members, interior surfaces, and safe conditions, including provisions for lead-based paint and water-resistant flooring in specific areas.

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other refuse shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities. Garbage or refuse shall not be allowed to accumulate or be stored in public hallways or stairways. (K) Rat-proofing. Every building, structure, dwelling, multiple dwelling, rooming house, hotel, motel, or accessory structure and the premises on which it is located, shall be maintained in a rat-free and rat-proof condition. All openings in the exterior walls, foundations, basements, ground or first floors and roofs which have...openings around such pipes and conduits shall be constructed to prevent the ingress and egress of rats to or from a building. (L) Exit facilities. All interior stairs and railings and other exit facilities of every building, structure and dwelling shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every inside stair shall be so constructed and maintained as to be safe

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Huntley · 156.182

Nonconforming structure and use regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for buildings and structures with nonconforming uses or characteristics. It specifies conditions under which such structures can be rebuilt after destruction, defines permitted maintenance and alterations, and restricts changes to more intensive uses.

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more intensive use than one permitted in the zoning district in which it is located. However, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting the construction of a private garage, accessory buildings and structures, as an accessory use to any dwelling unit regardless of the zoning district in which the dwelling is located. (F) Discontinuation of a nonconforming use of land or of a structure for any reason for a period of more than three months shall be considered abandonment

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Sugar Grove · 11.7.5

Sr, Senior Residential District

Summary

This section establishes the Senior Residential (SR) District in Sugar Grove, outlining its purpose to accommodate age-restricted housing and related senior-focused uses. It details specific location criteria, application requirements, and processing procedures for development within this district.

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Single-family attached dwellings. Single-family detached dwellings. 2. Type 2 uses: Adult daycare center. Assisted living facilities. Continuing care retirement center. Memory care facility. Senior assisted living housing. Senior congregate housing. Senior independent housing: Multi-family dwellings. Skilled nursing facilities. Permitted accessory uses: Please refer to section 11-4-7 of this title. C. Lot Size Regulations: 1. Type 1 uses: a. Minimum lot size: (1) Single-family detached dwellings: Not less than eight thousand (8,000) square feet...roadway designated as primary. E. Maximum Lot Coverage: 1. Type 1 uses: a. Single-family detached dwellings: No more than fifty percent (50%) of a lot shall be occupied with buildings, accessory structures, and impervious surfaces. b. Single-family attached dwellings: No more than sixty percent (60%) of a lot shall be occupied with buildings, accessory structures, and impervious surfaces. 2. Type 2 uses: No more than seventy percent (70%) of a lot shall be occupied with buildings, accessory structures

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North Riverside · 8.72.010

Purpose and definitions

Summary

This section establishes the purpose of the chapter to set minimum standards for burglar, holdup, and fire alarm systems and their users. It then provides definitions for key terms like 'alarm system' and 'alarm user', and outlines general rules for interpreting the chapter's language.

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central station. 8. "Commercial structure" means any building or structure, as those terms are defined in the North Riverside zoning ordinance, other than: (a) a single-family dwelling; (b) a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units; or, (c) an accessory building. 9. "Direct connect" means an alarm system which has the capability of transmitting system signals to and receiving them at an agency maintained by the local government, for example, a police communications center. 10. "Direct line" means

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Alsip · 6.336

Responsibilities of occupants

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities of dwelling unit occupants in Alsip. It mandates maintaining safe and sanitary conditions, preventing fire hazards, and proper use of plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical fixtures.

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Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, yards, courts, garages, fences and accessory structures which he occupies or over which he has exclusive possession and right of control, in a safe and sanitary condition, clear and free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, junk, rubbish, garbage, stagnant water or similar matter; from vermin or rodent infestation; and from materials or conditions of maintenance which tend to encourage or support such infestation...furniture, tables and household items should be stored in storage rooms provided by the building owner. There should be no storage in hallways or under stairs, on stairs, in lobbies, vestibules or exit ways. (c) Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing, heating and ventilation fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition; and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof, and for the safe and proper operation

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Evanston · 6.5.4

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Summary

This section outlines the general requirements and performance criteria for home occupations in Evanston. It establishes rules regarding where the business can operate, its impact on the neighborhood, and operational restrictions to maintain residential character.

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with the following standards: (A) The operator of every home occupation shall reside in the dwelling unit in which the home occupation operates. (For the purposes of this Section 6-5-4, a coach house not used as an accessory dwelling unit shall be considered part of a principal dwelling unit.) (B) The home occupation use shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed structure. (C) The home occupation shall not interfere with the delivery of utilities or other services...area. (D) The home occupation shall not generate any noise, vibrations, smoke, dust, odor, heat, glare or electrical interference with radio or television transmission in the area that would exceed that which is normally produced by a dwelling unit in a zoning district used solely for residential purposes. (E) No toxic, explosive, flammable, radioactive or other restricted or hazardous material shall be used, sold or stored on the site. (F) There shall be no alteration of the residential appearance

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Ford Heights · 56.91

R-1 one-family dwelling district

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses within the R-1 one-family dwelling district in Ford Heights. It includes single-family homes, public parks, home occupations, temporary real estate offices, and certain transitional uses adjacent to non-residential districts or railroad right-of-ways.

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convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation. (9) Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the completion date of such construction. (10) Signs, subject to the provisions of subsection (g) of this section. (11) Transitional uses. Any of the following transitional uses shall be permitted on a zoning lot located in an R-1 one-family dwelling district where the side of such zoning lot abuts upon...less than 25 feet. (3) Rear yard. A rear yard setback of not less than 30 feet. (e) Lot coverage. Not more than 35 percent of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings. (f) Dwelling standards. (1) Every one-story dwelling hereafter erected in any R-1 one-family dwelling district shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 1,000 square feet, measured from the outside of the exterior walls

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Ford Heights · 56.93

R-3 general residence district

Summary

This section of the Ford Heights R-3 general residence district ordinance outlines permitted uses, including various dwelling types and transitional professional offices under specific conditions. It also establishes height restrictions for buildings and minimum lot area and width requirements for different types of dwellings.

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percent of the front yard required in the lots in the rear of such corner lot. No accessory building on said reversed corner lot shall project beyond the front yard line required on the adjacent lot to the rear, nor be located nearer than five feet to the side lot line of such adjacent lot. c. For one-family row dwellings, the same regulations shall govern side yards of multiple-family dwellings, except that there may be not less than...than 25 feet. d. For nonresidential buildings, a rear yard of not less than 30 feet. (e) Lot coverage. Not more than 50 percent of the area of a lot may be covered by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings. (f) Dwelling standards. (1) For one-family dwellings, the same regulations shall apply as required in the R-2 one-family dwelling district. (2) Two-family dwelling structures shall have a total floor area of not less than 620 square

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Harvey · 16.92.020

Nonconforming lots

Summary

This section outlines conditions under which nonconforming lots can be developed with single-family dwellings and accessory structures. It requires approval from the zoning board of appeals and specifies that adjacent parcels held in common can be used to meet lot area or dimension requirements. The section also prohibits reducing the width or area of a nonconforming lot below the required standards.

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district in which single dwelling unit residential uses are permitted, the dwelling unit and accessory structures may be erected on any nonconforming lot when approved by the zoning board of appeals. B. Nonconforming lots may be built on when two parcels of land, either of which has adequate area or dimension to qualify for a permitted use under the requirement of the use district in which they are located, are contiguous and held in one zoning lot. C. The width

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Des Plaines · 12.5.4

Nonconforming Lots

Summary

This section addresses nonconforming lots of record by establishing rules for building single-family dwellings on them, even if they don't meet current lot size requirements, and dictates how contiguous nonconforming lots under single ownership must be treated as undivided parcels. It also allows legal nonconforming lots in commercial or manufacturing districts to be used for any permitted use.

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Single Nonconforming Lots Of Record: In any district in which single-family dwellings are permitted, a single-family dwelling and customary accessory buildings may be erected on any single lot of record after the effective date hereof, notwithstanding provisions of this title governing minimum lot width and minimum lot area; provided, however, that yard dimensions and requirements other than those applying to area or width, or both, of the lot shall conform to the regulations for the district in which

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Lake Zurich · 8.3.3

Amendments, Revisions, And Changes

Summary

This section amends the 2018 International Building Code by adopting and modifying specific chapters related to administration, gas, mechanical, plumbing, property maintenance, and fire prevention. It clarifies the adoption of related International Codes for various building system installations and maintenance.

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that are capable of containing less than 24 inches in height of water. The swimming pools shall comply with accessory location requirements as outlined in the Lake Zurich zoning code. 5. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to one- and two-family dwellings. The swings and equipment shall comply with accessory location requirements as outlined in the Lake Zurich zoning code. 6. Nonfixed and moveable fixture, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. Section...attached garages shall have automatic sprinklers installed. Dry sidewall or dry pendant sprinklers shall be used. Exceptions: 1. Detached accessory structures which comply with all of the following do not require automatic fire sprinkler protection: 1. Less than one thousand (1000) square feet in floor area. 2. Single story. 3. Not used as a dwelling. 4. Not a high hazard use group. 5. Not used for high hazard products or hazardous materials storage. 6. No basement level. 7. Minimum

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Highland Park · 150.406

Accessory Structures and Uses

Summary

This section regulates accessory structures and uses in Highland Park. It establishes conditions for home occupations, limits sales of household goods in residential districts, and prohibits Automatic Teller Machines in the B5 Zoning District unless accessory and located inside.

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Until the construction of the main building has been actually commenced, no accessory structure or use may be constructed or initiated upon a lot and no accessory structure may be used for dwelling purposes. (B) Home Occupations. Home occupations are permitted accessory uses in residential districts provided the use does not change the exterior character of the building other than for the existence of a small nameplate not more than one (1) square foot in area. In connection with...dwelling unit(s) located on the premises; (2) Such sale may not extend over more than three (3) consecutive weekends; (3) Written notice of such sale must be delivered to, and received by, the Department of Police not less than three days in advance of the first day of the sale. (D) Automatic Teller Machines in the B5 Zoning District. Automatic Teller Machines are prohibited in the B5 Zoning District, unless the Automatic Teller Machine is accessory to a primary

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Round Lake · 15.12.010

International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, Adopted

Summary

This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code to regulate the construction and occupancy of one and two-family dwellings and townhouses in Round Lake, Illinois. It also establishes procedures for permit issuance and fee collection.

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Round Lake in the state of Illinois for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) and their accessory structures not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions

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Mokena · 9.12.3.2

Special District Accessory Use Matrix

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This section outlines permitted and special use requirements for accessory uses within Mokena's Special Districts (A-1 and P-1 zoning). It specifies rules for various accessory uses, including dwellings, agricultural elements, and animals, with specific conditions tied to lot size and placement.

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Accessory Uses A-1 P-1 Accessory Uses A-1 P-1 Accessory uses customary and incidental to a permitted or special use P P Barns and stables P 1 Dwellings - single-family detached (accessory only) P 2 Garages and carports P P Gardening and farming (no poultry or livestock) P 1 P 1 Greenhouses and other facilities for raising plants and vegetables P 1 P 1 Home occupations P P Horses P 3 P 3 Household pets - exclusive...Special use permit required Notes: 1. The accessory use shall be for the sole enjoyment and benefit of the residents of the premises. No commercial activity shall be permitted. 2. The single-family dwelling shall be for a minister, pastor, caretaker, or other accessory and incidental uses of the property. 3. The accessory use shall be limited to 1 horse per 1 acre. All horses shall be housed in a barn and the barn shall be located at least

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Des Plaines · 10.9.2

Amendments To The International Property Maintenance Code

Summary

This section amends the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code for Des Plaines. It modifies sections related to fees, appeals, stop work orders, utility shutoffs, and the prohibition of material accumulation that could harbor pests.

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adjacent properties or directed into approved swales or drainage structures. Directing any discharge from any drainage device on private property onto any public right-of-way is strictly prohibited. 304.8.1 Exterior Fixtures And Accessories. All fixtures, accessories, and structures attached to a dwelling, including without limitation, mailboxes, antennas, doorbells, and light fixtures, shall be securely and firmly fastened to the dwelling and maintained in safe, good, and working condition. 304.13.3 Boarded-Up Openings Prohibited. Exterior building openings, including without limitation

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Lombard · 155.802

Rules and definitions

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This section of the Lombard municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms related to zoning, including specific definitions for 'above ground utility cabinet', 'acre', 'adult book store', 'adult cabaret', and 'adult theater'.

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deceased and rituals and ceremonies connected with burial or cremation. Garage, private is a detached accessory building or portion of a main building housing the motor vehicles of the occupants of the premises, and accessory storage related to the use of the principal dwelling, and without living space. Garage, public is a building or portion thereof, other than a private garage, designed or used for equipping, servicing, repairing, hiring, selling, storing, or parking motor-driven vehicles. The term repairing shall...Housing Act of 1988 or the Illinois Human Rights Act, and any subsequent amendments thereof. Hedge is a row of shrubs planted to create a visual screen. Hen means a female chicken. Home occupation is an accessory use conducted completely within a dwelling unit, carried on by any member of the immediate family residing on the premises, clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling for residential purposes. Home occupations shall be subject to regulation under subsection

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Winnetka · Section 12.24.010 Approvals Required.

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This section outlines the approval process for installing, erecting, constructing, or replacing awnings or rigid canopies in Winnetka. It requires a building permit from the Director of Community Development and a certificate of appropriateness of design from the Design Review Board, unless the structure is attached to a single-family dwelling or an accessory structure to a single-family dwelling.

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time by resolution of the Village Council. D. Exceptions. No permit or design approval shall be required for any awning or rigid canopy attached to a single-family dwelling or a building or structure that is an accessory to a single-family dwelling

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Lake Barrington · 8.2.2

Definitions

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This section provides definitions for terms used throughout Title 4 of the Lake Barrington Village Code. It defines various terms related to structures, uses, and specific types of adult entertainment establishments.

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exceed ten percent (10%) of the retail space in such establishment and are visually and spatially separated from the main part of the retail space open to the general public, then such use shall be considered an accessory use to the principal retail use of the establishment. ADULT USE CANNABIS: Cannabis which is sold, purchased, possessed, and used in compliance with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. ADULT USE CANNABIS BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT: A cultivation center, craft grower, processing organization, dispensing...structure may be measured from the mean elevation of the finished lot grade at the front of the building or structure. HOME OCCUPATION: Any activity carried out for gain by a resident conducted as an accessory use in the resident's dwelling unit. In general, a home occupation is an accessory use so located and conducted that the average neighbor, under normal circumstances, would not be aware of its existence. HOSPITAL: An institution devoted primarily to the maintenance and operation

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Evanston · 6.4.3.2

ACCESSORY USE STATUS

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Such adult daycare homes shall be accessory uses to dwelling structures and churches

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Evanston · 6.4.2.2

ACCESSORY USE STATUS

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Such child daycare homes shall be accessory uses to dwelling structures, churches, and schools

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Bellwood · 156.043

R3 Limited General Residence District

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This section establishes the R3 Limited General Residence District, primarily intended for single-family and two-family dwellings, with provisions for permitted and conditional uses, and outlines specific lot size requirements for various structures within this district.

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maintain a low-density "owner-occupancy" flavor. (A) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the R3 District: (1) Single-family detached dwellings. (2) Single-family attached dwellings. (3) Two-family dwellings. (4) Educational institutions. (5) Parks and playgrounds. (6) Religious institutions. (7) 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 R3 District, subject to the provisions...indicated below, the yard requirements of the principal uses shall apply to their accessory buildings: YARD REQUIREMENTS, ACCESSORY USES - R3 DISTRICTS Structure Front Yard (Feet) Interior Side Yard (Feet) Corner Side Yard (Feet) Rear Yard (Feet) Buildings accessory to dwellings 15 4 10 3 (E) Building height limitations. No building or other structure erected within the R3 District shall exceed two stories or 30 feet in height, unless specifically authorized by conditional use permit to no more than three stories

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Glen Ellyn · 10.4.5

RE Residential Estate District

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the RE Residential Estate District in Glen Ellyn, outlining permitted and special uses, accessory building rules, and minimum yard, lot area, lot width, and lot depth requirements.

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Permitted uses: The only use permitted in the RE Residential Estate District shall be a detached single-family dwelling. (B) Special uses: Group home (up to four residents). (C) Accessory building and uses: See sections 10-5-4, "Accessory Structures and Uses", and 10-5-5, "Yards", of this title. (D) Minimum yard and lot requirements: 1. Front yard: The front yard shall be measured from the front lot line to the closest enclosed point of the principal structure...widths necessary to comply with obligations assumed in nonexpired annexation agreements entered into prior to May 1, 2004. 8. Lot depth: 160 feet. (E) Maximum lot coverage ratios: 1. Lot coverage ratio: Lot coverage ratio, single-family dwellings and accessory buildings: 15 percent up to a maximum of 7,500 square feet. 2. Lot coverage ratio bonuses: (a) The first 500 square feet of the area of any detached garage shall be excluded from the lot coverage ratio calculation

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Des Plaines · 12.7.3

Commercial Districts Regulations

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This section outlines the general purpose and regulatory framework for commercial districts in Des Plaines, detailing permitted and conditional uses, and specifically defines the purpose, permitted uses, conditional uses, and bulk regulations for the C-1 Neighborhood Shopping District.

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Brewpub P 6 P P P P P 6 Cannabis dispensaries P 19 P 19 C 19 Car wash C C 5 Casino P Childcare center C C 6 C C C 10 P 6 Childcare center with accessory dwelling unit C 8 Colleges and universities C C Commercial art gallery P P P Commercial indoor recreation P P P P Commercial outdoor recreation C C Commercial parking garage C 9 P Commercial parking lot C C Commercial shopping center...from zoning lot line to zoning lot line. 20. When office uses are directly related to casino operation purposes only. 21. When the total space/use is up to 2,500 square feet and is accessory to an office building/hotel. 22. Only single-family detached dwellings that were lawfully constructed prior to August 17, 2020 and are located in a zoning district other than R-1 may, but are not required to, apply for a conditional use in order to bring

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Homewood · 44.07.15

Appearance review

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This section outlines the purpose and applicability of appearance review for new development and public art within Homewood. It details the types of projects requiring review and exemptions, emphasizing improvements that affect the urban design quality.

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permit exempt from zoning review, including interior signs which are not directly visible from the public right-of-way; g. Building permit applications for the construction offences and other structures accessory to a single-family residential principal use, excluding accessory dwelling units as defined in section 44-04-14. (3) Requirements. The following materials shall be submitted to the director of economic and community development for appearance review: a. Completed application; b. Narrative describing all proposed improvements; c. Site plans

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Oakbrook Terrace · 156.004

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the Oakbrook Terrace chapter, establishing rules for interpreting singular/plural, tense, and specific words like 'building' and 'person.' It also outlines a fallback for undefined terms to the City Building Code or Webster's Dictionary.

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kitchen is not permitted, an ASSISTED LIVING UNIT may include a sink, microwave oven and refrigerator. An ASSISTED LIVING UNIT shall not be deemed to be a dwelling unit under the provisions of this chapter. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION. A building or portion thereof or a lot used for offering fuels, oils and/or accessories for motor vehicles, for sale at retail to the public, and where repair service may be incidental. AWNING. A roof-like projection, rigid or retractable in operation...chapter, and in which no motor vehicles are equipped, repaired, hired or sold. GUEST, PERMANENT. A person who occupies or has the right to occupy a hotel accommodation as his place of permanent residence. HOME OCCUPATION. An accessory use of a residential dwelling conducted entirely within the dwelling, and not within any attached or detached garage, for the purpose of gainful employment by no more than two members of a family residing on the premises. HOTEL. A building or other

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