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Markham · 114.035

Regulations

This section outlines operational regulations for mobile food vehicles in Markham, covering parking, space requirements, vehicle limits, property owner consent, operating hours, inspections, and specific safety conditions for liquid propane gas usage.

noise regulations of the city. (K)   Mobile food vehicles may not provide seating or tables for their customers. (L)   Mobile food vehicles are allowed to display signage that is painted or permanently affixed to the vehicle or freestanding sandwich boards. (M)   Mobile food vehicles may not have amplified sound or music emanating from the vehicle. (N)   Mobile food vehicles shall be parked on all-weather surface, asphalt or concrete, as determined by the § 156.313 of this code of ordinances
Health & Sanitation
Downers Grove · Sec 24.101

Purpose

This section establishes the purpose of the ordinance to govern the planting, protection, maintenance, and removal of trees on both public and private property in Downers Grove. It aims to balance individual property rights with the village's interests in health, safety, and welfare, recognizing the environmental and economic benefits of trees.

purpose of this Ordinance is to provide for the proper establishment of new trees, the protection and maintenance of existing trees and the timely removal of hazardous or infectious diseased trees on both public and private property. It is further intended to balance the property rights of individual property owners with those of the overall health, safety and welfare interests of the Village. Trees enhance and preserve the air quality of the Village through the filtering effect of trees...pollutants, reduce noise within the Village through the baffle and barrier effect of trees on the spread of noise, reduce topsoil erosion through the soil retention effect of tree roots, reduce energy consumption through the wind break and shade effects, provide nesting areas for birds and other wildlife which in turn assist in the control of insects, reduce storm water runoff and the costs associated therewith, replenish ground water supplies and protect and increase property values. For State
Environment & Natural Resources
Mundelein · 20.48.040

Generic use standards

This section outlines general use standards for all uses in Mundelein, requiring compliance with various chapters of the village code. It also details specific requirements for adult-use cannabis craft growers, including state law compliance, sales limitations, and location restrictions relative to schools and parks.

local noise regulations. 6. The operator of the drive-through facility shall provide adequate on-site outdoor waste receptacles and shall provide daily litter clean-up of the facility and along the rights-of-way abutting the property. 7. An administrative variation may be approved by the zoning administrator in the event that a drive-through lane interferes with a maximum setback or build-to zone, in accordance with Section 20.16.030(C) of the zoning ordinance regarding administrative variations...clean, dry and sanitary condition. 3. Fencing surrounding exercise areas and/or runs shall be of a sufficient height to prevent escape and shall be buried as part of installation to prevent escape by digging beneath the fence posts. 5. Noise shall be mitigated so as not to create a public nuisance for adjoining properties and shall comply with all local noise regulations. This shall exclude noise from exercise or training while outdoors during the daytime. V. Live Entertainment. 1. Live
Zoning & Land Use
Mundelein · 20.36.060

C-5 District use standards

This section establishes specific use standards for land and structures within Mundelein's downtown C-5 zoning district. It aims to ensure that uses are compatible with the surrounding area, maintaining the character and vision of downtown Mundelein.

local noise regulations. f. The operator of the drive-through facility shall provide adequate on-site outdoor waste receptacles and shall provide daily litter clean-up of the facility and along the rights-of-way abutting the property. g. An administrative variation may be approved by the zoning administrator in the event that a drive-through lane interferes with a maximum setback or build-to zone, in accordance with Section 20.16.030(C) of the zoning ordinance regarding administrative variations...clean, dry, and sanitary condition. e. Fencing surrounding exercise areas and/or runs shall be of a sufficient height to prevent escape and the bottom of the fence shall be located within two inches of the ground. f. Noise shall be mitigated so as not to create a public nuisance for adjoining properties and shall comply with all local noise regulations. This shall exclude noise from exercise or training while outdoors during the daytime. g. Interior spaces shall utilize soundproofing mechanisms
Business & Licensing
South Holland · 6.265

Objectives

This section outlines the objectives for evaluating landscape plans, variations, and amendments in South Holland. It emphasizes criteria such as species selection, aesthetic qualities, environmental benefits, functional purposes, preservation of existing vegetation, maintenance, native plant use, innovation, and adherence to professional best practices.

following criteria shall be used to evaluate proposed landscape plans, requested variations, and proposed ordinance amendments: (1) All plant material used shall be selected from Appendix A, or other varieties as approved by the village plan commission. (2) Landscaping should be designed to be natural looking while having proportion, balance, unity, variety of species, an variety of color throughout the seasons; (3) As an architectural feature, landscaping should visually soften the mass of the buildings, parking areas, and other structures...Landscaping should: a. Reduce the intrusion of headlights and other glare; b. Trap noise, odor and dust; c. Provide a natural habitat for birds and other animal life; d. Control erosion (see Chapter 14); e. Allow groundwater recharge; f. Provide a visual separation or screen between land uses that have an intense activity, or significantly different appearance, or are otherwise incompatible to some degree; g. Provide a safety barrier between vehicles and pedestrians; h. Shade seating, walking and outdoor activity
Zoning & Land Use
Worth · 10.10.1

Audible Advertising, Mechanical Devices 1

This ordinance prohibits the use of loud noises and mechanical devices for advertising purposes within the village, with exceptions for licensed amusement areas. It also restricts the operation of devices like talking machines and radios for advertising if they disturb public peace or business operations.

person shall make or cause, permit or allow to be made within the village any noise of any kind by crying, calling or shouting or by means of any whistle, rattle, bell, gong, clapper, hammer, drum, horn or similar mechanical device, for the purpose of advertising any goods, wares or merchandise or of attracting the attention or inviting the patronage of any person to any business whatsoever. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply in amusement grounds, parks, halls...other places duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the village. (1970 Code §3.1) B.   No person shall operate or cause to be operated upon any premises within the village any talking machine, radio or other mechanical device for the purpose of advertising any goods, wares or merchandise or of attracting attention and inviting the patronage of any person to any business whatsoever in such a way as to disturb the peace
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Park Ridge · 16.3

General terms

This section provides definitions for general terms used throughout the Park Ridge Municipal Ordinance. It clarifies terms related to property boundaries, building structures, accessory uses, and specific business establishments like adult-use cannabis businesses.

Abut. To have a common district boundary or zoning lot boundary. For the purposes of this Ordinance, a zoning lot line shall be considered to abut a zoning district even though it may be separated by any portion of a street, parkway, sidewalk, public way, alley, waterway or railroad right of way. The terms "adjacent," "adjoining" and "contiguous" shall have the same meaning as abutting. Accessibility Ramp. A ramp or similar structure which provides wheelchair or similar access...BASEMENT Bay Window. A window which projects outward from the building, that does not rest on the building foundation or on the ground. Berm. An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable views, reduce noise or fulfill other such purposes. Block. A tract of land bounded by streets or by a combination of one (1) or more streets and public parks, cemeteries, railroad rights of-way, bulkhead lines, shorelines of waterways or corporate boundary lines
General Provisions
Round Lake Park · 94.05

ENUMERATION OF NUISANCES AFFECTING PEACE AND SAFETY

This section enumerates various conditions and actions declared as public nuisances affecting peace and safety in Round Lake Park, including construction violations, traffic obstructions, hazardous trees, and improper fireworks use.

less than ten feet above the surface of a public street; (E) All dangerous trees or trees infected with Dutch Elm Disease. (F) All use or display of fireworks except as provided by the laws of the state and ordinances of the village; (G) All buildings or structures so old, dilapidated or out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human use; (H) All buildings or structures so old, dilapidated or out of repair...dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human use; (I) All wires over streets, alleys or public grounds which are strung less than 15 feet above the surface of the street or ground; (J) All loud and discordant noises or vibrations of any kind. This includes all off road motor vehicles, including but not limited to motorcycles, mini-bikes, all terrain cycles, snowmobiles or other like or similar motor vehicles, being operated on private property where the noise from which
General Provisions
Flossmoor · 107.1.5

Noisy animals

This section defines "habitual barking" and prohibits harboring animals that disturb the peace through loud noises, such as habitual barking, when unattended and outside the owner's premises. It includes a provision for citizen complaints and an exemption for animal hospitals.

minutes with less than one minute of interruption. The barking must also be audible off of the owner's or caretaker's premises. It shall be unlawful to harbor or keep any animal which disturbs the peace by loud noises, such as habitual barking, while unattended and outside its owner's residence at any time of the day or night, provided that if the complaint is instituted by a private citizen and not by a law enforcement officer, said citizen...sign a formal, written complaint to the law enforcement officials. This section shall not apply to animals confined on the premises of an animal hospital or clinic for which a special use has been granted under the Flossmoor Zoning Ordinance.[1][1]Editor's Note: Original § 19.106, Dangerous animals, of the 1964 Code, which immediately followed this section, was repealed
General Provisions
North Aurora · 4.2

Variation

This section outlines the purpose, initiation, authority, and procedure for requesting variations from North Aurora's zoning ordinance. It provides a mechanism for relief from practical difficulties or particular hardships caused by the ordinance's application, involving review by the Community Development Director and Plan Commission before final action by the Village Board.

permit a legal and reasonable use of the subject property. 8. Minimum Relief Required. The requested variation is the minimum measure of relief necessary to alleviate the alleged hardship or difficulty presented by the strict application of the Ordinance. 9. Public Welfare. The granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property or improvement in the neighborhood in which the property is located. 10. Public Safety, Light and Air. The proposed variation...impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety within the neighborhood in any way. 11. Noise and Odor. The proposed variation will not produce excessive noise or odor as to be detrimental to the health and welfare of the public, or which interferes unreasonably with the comfort of the public. G. Variation Less than Requested. The Plan
Zoning & Land Use
South Elgin · 98.05

Special Event Conditions

This section outlines the conditions and requirements for holding special events in South Elgin, focusing on fire and life safety, occupancy limits, compatibility with the surrounding area, parking, access, street use, security, and smoking policies.

Fire and life safety. All special events must comply with state law and with the Village Code, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies. (B)   Occupancy at a special event shall be in compliance with village and state law. (C)   The nature and intensity of the event must be planned so that the event will be compatible with the existing development in the area of the event. The event shall not significantly or materially be detrimental to the public health, safety...welfare, or injurious to property or improvements in the surrounding area, including, but not limited to, excess traffic, parking, noise, pedestrian safety, and adverse effects on neighboring areas. (D)   Parking areas, both on and off street, for a particular event, are to be of adequate size, properly located, and the entrance and exit drives shall be laid out so as to prevent traffic hazards and nuisances. The applicant shall partner with the Special Events Coordinator to provide maps and information
Business & Licensing
Naperville · 3.4C-6

SPECIAL EVENT CONDITIONS

This section outlines general conditions for special events in Naperville, focusing on fire and life safety, occupancy limits, compatibility with surrounding development, parking, access for city personnel, street usage, security provisions, and smoking regulations.

Fire And Life Safety: All special events must comply with State law and with the City Code, ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies. 2. Occupancy at a special event shall be in compliance with City and State law. 3. The nature and intensity of the event must be planned so that the event will be compatible with the existing development in the area of the event. The event shall not significantly or materially be detrimental to the public health, safety...welfare, or injurious to property or improvements in the surrounding area, including, but not limited to, excess traffic, parking, noise, pedestrian safety, and adverse effects on neighboring areas. 4. Parking areas, both on and off street, for a particular event, are to be of adequate size, properly located, and the entrance and exit drives shall be laid out so as to prevent traffic hazards and nuisances. The applicant shall partner with the Special Events Coordinator to provide maps and information
Business & Licensing
Homewood · 20.27

Certain acts or conditions deemed prohibited nuisances

This section of the Homewood municipal ordinance declares and strictly prohibits a list of conditions and acts deemed to be nuisances. These include the sale of unwholesome food, improper disposal of dead animals, unsanitary accumulations, stagnant water, harmful smoke and fumes, water pollution, foul odors, unsecured abandoned wells, unsanitary animal keeping, improper human excreta disposal, and disorderly houses.

located on publicly owned property located in areas zoned as "public lands/open space" as defined in the village zoning ordinance. (17) Fireworks; exception. All use or display of fireworks except as provided by the laws of the state and ordinances of the village. (18) Unsafe buildings. All buildings or structures so old, dilapidated or out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human use. (19) Wires. All wires over streets, alleys or public grounds which...than 15 feet above the surface of the street or ground. (20) Sound devices; exception. The operation of any sound device or instrument which casts sound upon any street or public place, unless approved by the village manager. (21) Noise. No person shall cause or permit the emission of sound beyond the boundaries of his property any noise that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of life or with any lawful business or activity in violation of 415 ILCS 5/24
Health & Sanitation
Country Club Hills · 14.4.03

Landscape Requirements

This section establishes landscape regulations for Country Club Hills, outlining their purpose to ensure orderly and healthful development, preserve vegetation, and enhance the city's aesthetics. It exempts existing lawfully established developments from these regulations unless they undergo major landscaping modifications exceeding $5,000 in value.

distances expressed in feet shall be to the nearest integral foot; if a fraction in one-half (½) foot; or more, the integral foot next above shall be taken. 4. The following words and terms, whenever they occur in this ordinance, shall be construed as here defined. Adjacent: An area where the property lines are contiguous, or are separated by a street, alley, easement, or right-of-way. Berm: A mound of dirt used for screening of landscaping purposes which...with low-lying shrubs or ground cover so as to prevent erosion. Buffer: A visual screen constructed of wood, concrete block, or landscape material in such a manner that adjacent property will be screened from the use contemplated, so noise, solid waste, or other objectionable influences will be avoided. City Arborist: The Director of Grounds Maintenance or his/her designee shall serve as the City Arborist. It shall be the responsibility of the Arborist to study, investigate, counsel and develop and/or
Midlothian · 8.4.1

Definition; Prohibition

This section defines various acts, conduct, and conditions as 'nuisances' within Midlothian, making them unlawful and prohibited. It includes general common law and ordinance definitions, as well as specific prohibitions against dead animals, offensive matter in watercourses, water pollution, obstruction of public places, and noxious smells.

safety, health or peaceful enjoyment of the property of surrounding landowners; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to a properly licensed junkyard or other permitted outdoor storage use which is in full compliance with all of the ordinances of the village governing the same. (J)   Unfit Dwellings: To own, maintain or keep a dwelling unit unfit for human habitation or dangerous or detrimental to life, safety or health because of lack of repair, defects in the plumbing system...existence of contagious diseases or unsanitary conditions likely to cause sickness among persons residing in said premises or residing in proximity thereof. (K)   Rat Harborage: To store or place any materials in a manner which may harbor rats. (L)   Noise: To produce or permit to be produced, whether on public or private property, any offensive noise to the disturbance of the peace or quiet of any person residing in the vicinity. (M)   Diseased Animals: All diseased animals running at large
Health & Sanitation
Peotone · 157.106

I-2 General Industrial District

This section establishes the I-2 General Industrial District, recognizing existing heavy industrial facilities. It lists specific uses, including cannabis-related businesses and various manufacturing operations, that may be allowed by special use permit.

painting, not including the manufacture of paint or varnish. Stamping, dieing, shearing or punching of metal. Structural steel fabrication; including bridge and boiler manufacturing. Tattoo studios, subject to compliance with the requirements set forth in § 157.024 of this zoning ordinance. Warehousing. Welding shops. (C)   Off-street parking and loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be as permitted or required in §§ 157.150 through 157.156. (D)   Conditions of use. Permitted uses are subject to the following conditions: (1)   All production, processing...testing, repair or storage of goods, materials or products shall not be hazardous or detrimental to nearby property, or adversely affect the health or safety of the occupants thereof, by reason of the emission of odor, dust, fumes, smoke, noise, vibration or waste material. (2)   Within 100 feet of a residence district, production, processing, servicing and fabrication shall take place or be within completely enclosed buildings or structures unless otherwise specified. All exterior storage within 150 feet of a residence
Zoning & Land Use
Palatine · 32.100

Standards

This section outlines the standards the Palatine village council must consider when granting a special use permit. It covers general requirements for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as specific standards for live entertainment and front/rear/side yard fencing.

cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood in which it is located. ..... (4) With respect to requests for live entertainment, the following additional standards must be met. Said live entertainment: ..... a. Shall not produce noise levels so great as to constitute an unreasonable interference with the rights or well-being of persons outside of the confines of such establishment. ..... b. Shall not impose undue health, sanitation or safety burdens on the village. ..... c. Shall...police department of the village so as to impair its ability to maintain the peace in the village and provide adequate protection for its citizens. ..... d. Shall not be of a nature otherwise prohibited by law or village ordinance. The entertainment proposed shall be fully described in the ordinance granting any special use hereunder and shall be subject to such reasonable conditions as the mayor and village council may prescribe. Any change from the stated entertainment shall require another special
Zoning & Land Use
Oswego · 13.02

Definition of Terms

This section defines various terms used throughout the Oswego municipal ordinance, covering physical structures, land use, and specific establishment types.

Breakfast: A single-family dwelling which is owner/operator occupied and in which guests are provided room and board in return for monetary payment, and which meet all of the Bed and Breakfast Standards as set forth in the adopted Ordinance, and in which no guest shall be permitted to stay for more than ten (10) consecutive days, or more than thirty (30) total days in any twelve (12) month period. Bed and Breakfast establishments shall not include hotel/motels, short term...enclosure used to house bees. Bench Sign: A sign located on a bench, seat, or similar structure which directs attention to a business, product, or service. Berm: An earthen mound designed for screening, providing visual interest, and/or decreasing noise. Bicycle Lane: A portion of the roadway that has been designated for the use of bicyclists. Bicycle Parking Sign: A sign indicating the location of bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle Parking Space: An area used to park a bicycle that
General Provisions
Thornton · 11.1.3

Definitions

This section provides general rules for interpreting the Thornton zoning title and defines key terms, including 'accessory building or use' and its associated criteria.

whom are not necessarily related to each of the others by blood, marriage or adoption, all living together as a single housekeeping unit and using common kitchen facilities (that is, an unrelated family). For purposes of this Zoning Ordinance, however, an unrelated family shall not include persons living together in a community residence or nursing home.FARMAn area which is used for the growing of the usual farm products, such as vegetables, fruit trees and grain, and for the packing...sign regulations for the district in which such home occupation is located, no exterior storage of materials, no other exterior indication of the home occupation, or variation from the residential character of the principal building and no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced. Offices, clinics, doctors' offices, hospitals, barber shops, beauty parlors, dress shops, millinery shops, tearooms, restaurants, tourist homes, animal hospitals and kennels, among others shall not be deemed to be home occupations.HOSPITAL
Zoning & Land Use
Wilmette · 24.165

Outdoor advertisers

This section prohibits outdoor advertisers from violating the village's Sign Ordinance and outlines specific unlawful distribution practices, including littering, distributing on vehicles, disturbing residents, advertising illegal activities, and posting without authorization. It also mandates advertiser identification on all outdoor advertisements.

Complying with Sign Ordinance. It shall be unlawful for an outdoor advertiser to place, post or paint any advertisements, notices or displays in a manner which violates the Sign Ordinance of the village. (b) Unlawful distributions. It shall be unlawful for an outdoor advertiser or other business to do any of the following: (1) To distribute any circulars, handbills, advertising materials, or samples in a manner which causes, directly or indirectly, the littering of any street or premises within...village. (2) To distribute circulars, handbills, advertising materials, or samples on or in vehicles parked in any street or public parking place within the village. (3) To ring the doorbell or to create a noise by knocking or otherwise at any private dwelling unit within the village in order to deliver or distribute any commercial circulars, handbills, advertising materials, or samples to the occupant, and the ringing of a doorbell or creation of such noise for this purpose is hereby
West Dundee · 6.5.3

Audio, Musical, And Similar Equipment

This ordinance section prohibits the operation of audio, musical, and similar equipment in a manner that disturbs peace and quiet, with specific decibel limits and measurement distances for nighttime and daytime hours. It also prohibits lewd or obscene language and commercial advertising via sound amplification.

permit to be emanated or emitted from any such device any lewd, obscene, profane, or indecent language or sounds, or any false representation of any matter, product or project advertised thereby, the sale of which is prohibited by law, ordinance, or statute. E.   It is prohibited to play, use, operate or permit to be played, used, or operated any radio, television, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or similar equipment for producing sound which is audible upon the public streets...purpose of commercial advertising or of attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure except when a permit has been first procured from the village manager as required by this code. F.   The volume of any noise or sound, which is impossible or impractical to measure by a sound meter, as provided herein, or which has terminated prior to the arrival of personnel with a sound meter device may be established by the testimony of occurrence witnesses
Public Safety & Law Enforcement
Roselle · 1.3-B

Definitions

This section of the Roselle municipal ordinance provides definitions for various zoning-related terms, including 'Abandonment,' 'Accessory building, structure, or use,' 'Adjoining,' and specific definitions for 'Adult regulated uses' such as 'Adult bookstore and/or video store' and 'Adult business use.'

following words or terms, wherever they occur in this ordinance, shall be interpreted as herein defined: Abandonment. An action resulting in relinquishing one's use, rights, or interest in property. Abut. See Adjoining. Accessory building, structure, or use. An accessory building, structure, or use, is one which: a. Is subordinate to and serves a principal building, principal structure, or principal use; and b. Is subordinate in area, intensity of use, or purpose to the principal building, principal structure, or principal...occupied by the property owner, which provides overnight or otherwise temporary lodging for the general public and may provide meals for compensation. Berm. An earthen mound designed to provide visual interest on a site, screen undesirable views, reduce noise, or fulfill other such purposes. Bioswales. A stormwater management approach which is designed as vegetated, shallow, landscaped depressions to manage stormwater runoff closest to its source through the natural processes of filtration, infiltration, storage, evapotranspiration, and plant uptake. Block. A tract
Zoning & Land Use
Elmhurst · 12.31

Definitions

This section defines key terms used within the Article concerning Chronic Nuisance Properties in Elmhurst. It establishes criteria for identifying such properties based on the frequency and type of nuisance activities.

enforcement or administrative agency. "Control" means the ability to regulate, restrain, dominate, counteract, or govern conduct that occurs on that property. "Nuisance activities" means any of the following activities, behaviors, or conduct, as defined by City ordinance or federal or state law: (1) Disorderly conduct as defined in 720 ILCS 5/26-1 or Section 51.01 of the Elmhurst Municipal Code; (2) Unlawful use of weapons as defined in 720 ILCS 5/24-1, et seq.; (3) Mob action as defined in 720 ILCS...Municipal Code; (14) Criminal housing management as defined in 720 ILCS 5/12-5.1; (15) Structure unfit for human occupancy as defined in Chapter 24 (Building Code) of the Elmhurst Municipal Code; (16) Unsafe structure as defined in Chapter 12 (Nuisance, Noise and Dangerous Buildings) or Chapter 24 (Building Code) of the Elmhurst Municipal Code; (17) Unlawful structure as defined in Chapter 24 (Building Code) of the Elmhurst Municipal Code; (18) Multiple violations of Chapter 24 (Building Code) of the Elmhurst Municipal
Gurnee · 10.59

Regulations applying to automatic amusement machines as special accessory uses

This section outlines the requirements for automatic amusement machines established as special accessory uses in Gurnee. It mandates compliance with the village's special use zoning provisions, including a public hearing before the planning and zoning board.

automatic amusement machines established as special accessory uses must comply with the provisions of the village zoning ordinance for special uses, including the requirement for a public hearing before the planning and zoning board. (b) At the public hearing, in addition to providing evidence of compliance with the standards for special use, the applicant shall provide information concerning the requirements for any special facilities required by the automatic amusement machine, special accessory use including, but not limited to: (1) Parking...requirements. (2) Bicycle racks. (3) Restroom facilities. (4) Signage. (5) Machine location, spacing and noninterference with the activities of the principal use. (6) Noise. (7) Satisfaction of the location restrictions specified in section
Business & Licensing
Chicago · 11.4.1520

Permit – Application.

This section outlines the application requirements for obtaining a permit to operate various waste management facilities in Chicago. It details the necessary documentation to demonstrate the facility's design, location, and operational plans will protect public health, safety, and welfare.

evidence of exemption; (3)   evidence that the facility is located in a district for which a variation in the nature of a special use may be obtained from the zoning board of appeals pursuant to the Chicago Zoning Ordinance, Title 17; (4)   plot plan indicating the property boundaries; locations of buildings and ancillary structures; roads; boundaries of waste disposal, handling and storage areas; fences or other access control devices; location of fire protection facilities; and any other facilities/structures planned...rodent control, including a plan which provides for regular inspection, prevention and elimination of rodents; (25)   method of screening or fencing the facility from surrounding area, including a demonstration that the method of screening or fencing will adequately control noise, dust, blowing litter and will limit access to authorized persons; (26)   method for treatment of odors, including a plan which provides for the prevention of odors and the prompt elimination of odors that do occur; (27)   closure plan, including
Environment & Natural Resources