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Winnetka · Section 15.36.055 Criteria For Occupancy Of Accessory Dwelling Units.

Summary

This section outlines the criteria for issuing a certificate of occupancy for accessory dwelling units that do not require a building permit. It mandates that the Director inspect and verify compliance with minimum health and life-safety standards, as well as specific provisions within Title 17 of the municipal code.

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certificate of occupancy shall be issued for an accessory dwelling unit for which a building permit is not required, unless the Director determines, upon inspection, (1) that the dwelling unit meets minimum health and life-safety requirements, including structural, electrical, mechanical, health and sanitation, and plumbing standards, and (2) the proposed unit complies with the applicable requirements of Sections 17.12.020(B)(10), 17.16.020(B)(10), 17.20.020(B)(10), 17.24.020(B)(10) and 17.28.020(B)(10), and Section 17.72.020 of Title

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Lake Bluff · 10.1.5

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Lake Bluff Title, including accessory dwelling units, accessory structures, adjacent driveways, and adult booths. It aims to ensure consistent interpretation of the ordinance.

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this Title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section, except when the context otherwise clearly indicates. Whenever in this Title other words are used, those other words shall have the meanings normally ascribed to them: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT: A dwelling unit that is an accessory use to a single-family dwelling and that provides, independent of the principal single-family dwelling unit: A. A separate entrance that allows ingress and egress from the exterior of the property...ownership and control as a principal structure or use; and F. In residential areas (as well as in some nonresidential areas), is typically a garage, carport, shed, storage building, garden house, private greenhouse, swimming pool, hot tub or spa, accessory dwelling unit, children's play equipment and playhouses, basketball hoop or other fixed piece of sports equipment; but not including exterior heating, air conditioning, or ventilation units. ADJACENT DRIVEWAYS: Driveways located on adjoining properties that are less than five feet

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Willowbrook · 9.11.01

“A” Definitions

Summary

This section defines various types of accessory structures and dwellings allowed in Willowbrook, including buildings, dwelling units, retail uses, and other structures subordinate to a principal use or building.

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building or use of the premises and is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or principal use. Accessory buildings shall include but are not limited to detached garages, coach houses, storage sheds, and pool houses. ACCESSORY DWELLING: A smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone single-family detached home. ACCESSORY DWELLING, DETACHED/ ATTACHED: A small, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a principal dwelling unit...attached accessory dwelling unit shall be attached to the principal building, a point on the walls, foundation, roof, or to a deck, while a detached accessory dwelling unit shall be a standalone accessory structure not be attached to the principal building at any point. ACCESSORY DWELLING, INTERNAL: A small, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a principal dwelling unit and constructed as a partitioned area within the principal building. ACCESSORY RETAIL: A retail use subordinate

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Evanston · 4.9.2

AMENDMENTS

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This section amends the International Residential Code for Evanston, Illinois, by modifying existing sections and adopting specific appendices related to plumbing, electrical, radon control, and other residential construction aspects.

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otherwise stated. Additions, alterations, repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become less compliant with the provisions of this code than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition, alteration or repair. Where an Accessory Dwelling Unit is created within a legally existing two-family dwelling, bringing the total dwelling unit count to three, the provisions of this code and Appendix AJ Existing Buildings and Structures shall apply. R102.7.2 Additions, alteration or repairs following demolition...five (5) days of the foundation installation. No construction will be allowed to proceed until the spot survey is approved by the City's Zoning Division. This section applies to new one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, additions, detached accessory dwelling units and detached garages. Exception: The Building Official or Zoning Administrator is authorized to waive the spot survey requirement if it is found that the nature of the work is such that review of a spot survey

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Evanston · 6.4.6.10

SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs)

Summary

This section outlines the special regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Evanston, covering their construction methods, number allowed per lot, minimum lot size, maximum size, and dimensional requirements like FAR, lot coverage, yard setbacks, and height. It differentiates regulations for attached/internal ADUs from detached ADUs.

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residential building on the site. (B) Number of Units: One (1) ADU is permitted per zoning lot. (C) Minimum Lot Size: None. (D) Maximum ADU Size: All ADUs shall be smaller than the floor area of the largest primary dwelling unit. Any detached ADU, internal or attached ADU created through new construction, internal or attached ADU created through an addition to an existing structure, or detached ADU created through the conversion of an existing structure to an ADU while simultaneously...entrance to an attached or internal ADU within the principal building shall be located on the interior side or rear of the principal building. (J) Alterations of Existing Structures: If a detached ADU is created from an existing detached accessory structure that does not meet one or more of the standards within Section 6-4-6, the structure is exempt from the standard(s) it does not meet. However, any alterations that would result in the structure becoming less conforming

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Sugar Grove · 11.4.7

Accessory Uses, Structures, And Buildings

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for accessory uses, structures, and buildings in Sugar Grove, stipulating that they must comply with district regulations and be subordinate to principal uses. It also provides a table detailing the permissibility of various accessory uses, structures, and buildings across different zoning districts.

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Accessory uses: Accessory dwelling unit S S S S S N S N N N N N N Commercial outdoor dining N N N N N N P P P N N N N Commercial outdoor display S N N N N N S S S S N S S Commercial outdoor sales S N N N N N S S S S N S S Commercial outdoor storage (including vehicles, equipment, materials...accessory use, accessory building, or accessory structure shall be constructed or erected on a zoning lot prior to the construction or erection of the principal building. F. Additional Standards For Specific Accessory Uses, Accessory Buildings, And Accessory Structures: 1. Accessory Dwelling Unit: a. The unit shall not comprise more than twenty five percent (25%) of the floor area of the principal structure. b. The unit shall be solely occupied by no more than two (2) persons related by blood

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Elgin · 19.45.040

Location of parking facilities by zoning district

Summary

This section outlines the general location requirements for off-street parking facilities within Elgin, with specific regulations for residence conservation and residence districts. It mandates that required parking for dwellings be on the same lot and specifies placement for single-family dwellings, including limitations within setbacks.

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parking stalls [SR] used accessory [SR] to a single-family detached dwelling [SR] shall be located within an accessory parking garage [SR] or within an accessory residential parking area [SR]. No off-street parking stalls used accessory to a single-family detached dwelling shall be located within a parking structure [SR] or within a parking lot [SR]. Parking stalls located within an accessory residential parking area may be located within a required building [SR] setback [SR] from a street...other. However, no parking stalls shall be stacked more than two (2) deep. In all instances, the required number of parking stalls shall be directly accessible from a driveway. 4. Multiple-family. Off-street parking stalls accessory to a multiple-family dwelling [SR] shall be located within a parking structure, parking lot, parking garage, residential parking area, or any combination thereof. Parking aisles or parking stalls may be located within a required building setback from a street lot line

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Antioch · 10.18.1

Traditional Neighborhood Development Standards

Summary

This section establishes standards for Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) in Antioch, aiming to create pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods with a mix of housing and commercial uses, specific density ranges, and design elements.

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residents and future residents with the opportunity to reside in pedestrian friendly neighborhoods that incorporate a mixture of uses. Included in this mixture of uses are a wide variety of housing options including single-family, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, and accessory dwelling units. The following standards are intended to guide the development community on the various design standards that should be followed when proposing a Traditional Neighborhood Development: A. Mixed Use: TND developments should integrate a mix of uses ranging from...single-family, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, accessory dwelling units, and commercial/office, civic, religious, and open space. B. Density: Generally, traditional neighborhood developments should incorporate a density range between five (5) to twelve (12) units per gross acre. This density range provides for opportunities for single-family, duplexes, townhomes, apartments, court-yard homes, apartments, accessory dwelling units, and commercial. C. Pedestrian Sheds: TND's should be designed within a quarter mile perimeter or a fifteen (15) minute walking area in order

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Barrington Hills · 5.5.2

Permitted Uses

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This section outlines the permitted uses of land and buildings within Barrington Hills' zoning districts, specifying that only one principal permitted use is allowed per zoning lot, with exceptions for accessory uses and special uses. It details permitted uses within the R1 district, including various accessory structures and activities related to single-family detached dwellings and agriculture.

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lots under one ownership, as the principal use: Agricultural buildings and structures. Garages and carports, as accessory only to single- family detached dwellings. Greenhouses and conservatories, private. Guesthouses, private, as accessory only to single- family detached dwellings. Home occupations, as accessory only to single-family detached dwellings. Living quarters, detached, for persons employed on the premises if occupied only by such persons and their immediate family, as accessory only to single- family detached dwellings. Playhouses. Roadside stands, as accessory only...this title. Stables. Storage of building materials and equipment, and temporary buildings for construction purposes, for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction. Swimming pools, as accessory only to single-family detached dwellings. Tennis courts, private, as accessory only to single-family detached dwellings. Tool houses, sheds and other similar buildings, for the storage of domestic supplies. Water systems, individual, as regulated by section 5-3-5 of this title. Agriculture. Signs, as regulated by chapter

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Chicago · 4.6.270

Home Occupations.

Summary

This section defines key terms related to home occupations in Chicago, including accessory uses, dwelling units, hazardous materials, and various types of employees. It also outlines the scope of a home occupation license.

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building for the sole use of the home occupation; (4) display signage or any other evidence of operation of the home occupation: (i) on the exterior of the dwelling unit or residential building or accessory building or accessory structure in which the dwelling unit is located, or (ii) if the dwelling unit is located in a residential building containing 2 or more dwelling units, on any interior wall or other interior location within such residential building other than the interior...location within the dwelling unit or residential building or accessory building or accessory structure that is clearly visible from the public way; (5) make any internal or external structural alterations or construction to the dwelling unit, whether permanent or accessory, of the type that will change the residential character of the dwelling unit or the residential building in which the dwelling unit is located; (6) install any equipment of the type that will change the residential character of the dwelling

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Evanston · 5.8.2

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section defines key terms used in the chapter on the Registration of Rental Residential Buildings in Evanston. It clarifies terms such as Accessory Dwelling Unit, Building, Department, Director, Dwelling Unit, Owner, and Permanent Rental Housing.

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purpose of this Chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following terms shall have the following meanings: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT. A dwelling unit that is accessory to the primary use of the principal structure. Accessory dwelling units may be detached from the principal structure or included in the principal structure, as allowed in Title 6 , Zoning Code. BUILDING. A structure, or part thereof, enclosing space designed or used for dwelling units offered for rent. DEPARTMENT. The City of Evanston Health...real property, including the guardian of any such person, or the executor or administrator of the estate of any such person. Throughout this Chapter, the singular shall include the plural. PERMANENT RENTAL HOUSING. Any dwelling unit, including accessory dwelling units, rented for a period of thirty (30) days or more

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Evanston · 6.18.3

DEFINITIONS

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Evanston municipal ordinance. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as 'Abutting', 'Accessory Use or Structure', 'Adjacent', 'Adjoining', 'Adult Daycare', 'Alley', 'Animal Hospital', and 'Antenna'.

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criminal or juvenile offenders serving on work release, probationary or court-ordered supervisory programs for offenders; nor a dormitory, fraternity/sorority dwelling, boarding house, rooming house or nursing home. (Ord. 40-O-95) COACH HOUSE: A type of detached Accessory Dwelling Unit which includes a garage. (Ord. No. 47-O-18 , § 1, 5-14-2018; Ord. No. 171-O-19 , § 1, 1-13-2020; Ord. No. 86-O-20 , § 1, 9-29-2020) COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY INSTITUTION: A privately-owned or publicly...DWELLING UNIT: A room or group of contiguous rooms that include facilities used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating, and that are arranged, designed or intended for use exclusively as living quarters. DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY (ADU): A smaller, secondary independent housekeeping establishment located on the same zoning lot as a residential building. ADUs are independently habitable and provide the basic requirements of shelter, heating, cooking, and sanitation, and may be internal, attached or detached

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Homewood · 44.05.01

General off-street parking requirements

Summary

This section outlines general provisions for off-street parking in Homewood, permitting it as an accessory use and requiring it for new or substantially altered buildings, changes in land use, or increases in intensity, with exceptions possible via administrative approval.

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General provisions. Off-street parking is permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts, provided that it complies with this section. Off-street parking as a principal use is permitted only when expressly authorized by the regulations of the applicable zoning district. (1) Reduction of required spaces. Any off-street parking or loading space required in connection with buildings or structures existing on January 10, 2023, shall not be removed, except in conformance with the requirements of this chapter...Self Storage Warehouse, Distribution Utility Uses Cannabis and Adult Related Uses Adult Uses 1/250 sq ft Cannabis Dispensing Organization Cannabis Infuser Organization 1/1,000 sq ft Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center Transportation Uses Transportation Station/Terminal 1/300 sq ft Accessory Uses Accessory Dwelling, Detached/Attached 1/dwelling unit Accessory Dwelling, Internal Accessory Retail/Restaurant 1/250 sq ft (d) Limitations on parking spaces. (1) General provisions. All off-street parking facilities shall be solely for the parking of passenger automobiles of patrons, occupants, or employees

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Winnetka · Section 17.72.020 Certificate Of Occupancy Or Use.

Summary

This section mandates that a certificate of occupancy must be obtained before using or occupying any building, structure, or addition that required a building permit. It also outlines procedures for applying for such certificates, especially for accessory dwelling units and changes in occupancy or use, with an exemption for lawfully registered accessory dwelling units prior to March 20, 2012.

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first been issued by the Zoning Administrator, as provided in Title 15 of this code. B. Application for Certificate. The application for a building permit shall also be deemed to be an application for certificate of occupancy. For an accessory dwelling unit or other use or occupancy where no building permit is required, application for a certificate of occupancy shall be made directly to the Zoning Administrator, in writing. C. Changes in Occupancy or Use. No change in occupancy...Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator shall retain a permanent record copy of every certificate of occupancy or use issued under this subsection, including a certificate of occupancy or use issued for a home occupation or for an accessory dwelling unit. D. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no certificate of occupancy or use shall be required for any accessory dwelling unit that is lawfully registered under Section 17.72.030 of this Chapter as of March 20, 2012 and the Zoning Administrator

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Bannockburn · 260.902

Home occupations

Summary

This section authorizes home occupations in dwelling units or accessory structures, subject to specific limitations on occupants, structural changes, and operational aspects. It requires a certificate of zoning compliance before establishing or maintaining a home occupation.

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Authorization. Subject to the limitations of this section, any home occupation that is customarily incidental to the principal use of a building for residential purposes shall be permitted in any dwelling unit or permitted accessory structure. B. Definition. A home occupation is a business, profession, occupation, or trade that: (1) Is conducted for gain or support by a full-time occupant of a dwelling unit; and (2) Is incidental and secondary to the use of such dwelling unit or permitted...such home occupation. This limitation shall not apply to employees who do not work on the lot where such home occupation is conducted. (2) Structural limitations. (a) No alteration of any kind shall be made to the dwelling unit or accessory structure where a home occupation is conducted that would change its residential character, including the enlargement of public utility services beyond that customarily required for residential use. (b) No separate entrance shall be provided in connection with the conduct

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Rosemont · 12.5A-2

Permitted Uses

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This section outlines permitted uses within a Single-Family District in Rosemont, specifically detailing regulations for churches and home occupations. Churches must provide adequate off-street parking, while home occupations are subject to strict limitations on signage, exterior appearance, operator residency, building alterations, activity location, traffic impact, and the total area devoted to the occupation.

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every seven (7) persons for which seating is provided in the main auditorium of the church, exclusive of the seating capacity of Sunday school and other special rooms. Home occupations: A. Home occupations shall be permitted in a dwelling and/or accessory buildings located within a residence district, provided all the following conditions are met: 1. There shall be no signs to indicate that the dwelling and/or accessory buildings are being used for any purpose other than as a residence...There shall be no activity or display that will indicate from the exterior that the dwelling and/or accessory buildings are being utilized for any purpose other than as a residence. 3. The persons engaging in the home occupation shall be limited to persons residing in the dwelling. 4. There shall be no external alterations, whether permanent or temporary, to the dwelling or any accessory building as a result of the home occupation which would diminish the residential character

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Steger · Section 6

Residential districts

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This section establishes the R-1A One-Family Dwelling District, intended for semi-urban environments with large lots suitable for individual wells and sewage disposal. It outlines permitted principal and accessory uses, including single-family dwellings, public recreational facilities, home occupations, and religious institutions, while prohibiting commercial activities.

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require yard areas greater when specified by the zoning board of appeals. 6.1-7 Dwelling standards. 6.1-7.1 Lot coverage. Not more than 35 percent of the lot may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings. 6.1-7.2 Dwelling sizes. Every one-story dwelling hereafter erected in any R-1A One-Family Dwelling District shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 1,800 square feet, measured from the outside of the exterior walls, including...require yard area greater when specified by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 6.2-7 Dwelling standards. 6.2-7.1 Lot coverage. Not more than 35 percent of the lot may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings. 6.2-7.2 Dwelling sizes. Every one-story dwelling hereafter erected in any R-1B One-Family Dwelling District shall have a total ground floor area of not less than 1,800 square feet, measured from the outside of the exterior walls, including

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Old Mill Creek · 6-C

Accessory Uses/Structures

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This section outlines the standards for accessory uses and structures in Old Mill Creek, defining what qualifies as an accessory use and establishing regulations for both attached and detached accessory structures, including specific restrictions on attached accessory dwelling units.

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served. (B) Time of establishment. An accessory use shall not be established on any lot prior to the establishment of the principal use to which it is accessory. (C) Attached accessory structure. An attached accessory structure, including all attached accessory dwellings, shall comply with all district regulations applicable to the principal structure. Attached accessory dwelling units are allowed only on lots on which the principal use is residential. In such cases, one single-family residence is permitted in addition...principal residence, provided it is occupied by no more than one family related by blood, marriage or adoption to the occupants of the principal dwelling. In no case shall the existence of an accessory dwelling be used as a basis for future rezoning to a higher-density residential district. Accessory dwellings shall contain not more than one bedroom and not more than 1,000 square feet of floor area. (D) Detached accessory structures. Detached accessory structures: (1) Shall

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Geneva · 11.2.2

DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

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This section of the Geneva municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the document, including those related to access, buildings, structures, and land uses. It establishes clear meanings for key concepts to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the ordinance.

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shall not exceed the height of the principal building or structure on the zoning lot, or twenty five feet (25') whichever is less, as measured from top of foundation to the highest point of said building or structure. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT: A dwelling unit subordinate to and located on the same zoning lot as an existing single-family detached dwelling that provides, separate from the principal single-family dwelling, provisions for cooking, eating, sleeping, sanitation, ingress and egress. ACCESSORY...portion thereof, containing four (4) or more dwelling units, excluding single-family attached dwellings. DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY: A building containing one (1) dwelling unit, which is not attached to any other dwelling unit with the exception of an accessory dwelling unit. DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED: A building or part of a building, containing living, sleeping, housekeeping accommodations, and sanitary facilities for occupancy by one (1) or more families. DWELLING, THREE-FAMILY: A building containing three (3) dwelling units. DWELLING

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Lake Bluff · 10.5.12

Parking

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This section mandates minimum parking space requirements for single-family and multi-family dwellings in Lake Bluff. For single-family homes, two parking spaces are required per lot. For multi-family dwellings, two spaces are required per unit, with specific restrictions for corner lots and detailed survey requirements for new construction or alterations.

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such parking spaces shall be permitted on a corner lot in either the rear or side yard that adjoins a public highway or street. Plans for the erection or alteration of any multiple-family dwelling or other structure containing dwelling units shall show thereon, in addition to any other required data or information, a survey of the premises on which such buildings are proposed to be erected or altered. The required survey shall also show the location of the building...establish that space will be provided not only for parking and housing the required number of motor vehicles, but also for safety and conveniently maneuvering such motor vehicles into and out of the parking or housing areas. C. Accessory Dwelling Units: For the purposes of this Section, an accessory dwelling unit is not a dwelling. The minimum parking requirement for accessory dwelling units shall be as provided in Section

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Gilberts · 8.2

Home occupations

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This section permits home occupations in Gilberts, outlining conditions for their operation within residential dwellings or accessory structures. It defines a home occupation and imposes limitations on floor area, employees, structural alterations, entrances, and operational impacts.

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where a home occupation is conducted may be present in the home at any one time in connection with the home occupation. 2. Structural Limitations. a. No alteration of any kind shall be made to the dwelling unit or accessory structure where a home occupation is conducted that would change its residential character, including the enlargement of public utility services beyond that customarily required for residential use. b. No separate entrance shall be provided in connection with the conduct...home occupation, except as required by federal, state, or local law or regulation. 3. Operational Limitations. a. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or accessory structure, except for outdoor play areas for home day cares. b. No mechanical, electrical, or other equipment that produces noise, electrical or magnetic interference, vibration, heat, glare, emissions, odor, or radiation outside the dwelling unit or any permitted accessory structure that is greater or more frequent than that typical

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Wilmette · 30.12.3

Use standards

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This section outlines specific use standards for Accessory Living Units (ALUs) in Wilmette. It details requirements for owner occupancy, age/disability of residents, size limitations, location within the principal structure, maintaining a single-family appearance, and the necessity of a special use permit.

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Article 30-13 (On-Site Development Standards), Article 30-14 (Off-Street Parking and Loading), Article 30-15 (Landscaping and Screening), and Article 30-16 (Signs), and all other Village regulations. (a) Accessory Living Unit. (1) The principal dwelling or the accessory living unit must be occupied by the owner(s) of the subject property as the owner(s) principal place of residence for at least six (6) months of the year. (2) The resident of the principal dwelling...accessory living unit is permitted in any accessory structure. (6) The principal structure on the lot must maintain a single-family appearance with a single, common front entrance on the principal structure shared by the principal dwelling and the accessory living unit. (7) Any second entrance for the accessory living unit may be located at the rear or side of the principal structure. (8) Only the owner(s) of the subject property may apply for a special

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Downers Grove · Sec 28.6.010

Accessory Uses

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This section outlines the general regulations for accessory uses and structures in Downers Grove. It defines what constitutes an accessory use, establishes the authority of the Community Development Director for determinations, and specifies requirements for their establishment, location, and separation from principal structures.

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effect only such period of time as the occupancy requirements of this Section are met. No additional roomers or boarders are allowed in any detached house occupied by an extended family accessory housing unit. Detached houses containing extended family accessory dwelling unit must retain the appearance of a detached house. Floor plans and other specifications must be submitted and approved at the time of special use approval. Occupancy of an extended family accessory housing unit is subject to compliance with...approved floor plan for construction or conversion of the principal and accessory units, and to elevation drawings depicting the exterior appearance of the principal dwelling. All owners of any extended family accessory housing dwelling are required to permit an annual inspection of the premises to assure continuing compliance with the requirements of this Section, and to submit to the Village on or before January 31 of each year a sworn affidavit certifying continued compliance with these regulations. The affidavit must

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Oakbrook Terrace · 156.075

R-1 single-family detached

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This section of the Oakbrook Terrace R-1 single-family detached residential district ordinance outlines permitted uses and general conditions. It prohibits adult-use cannabis businesses, ground-mounted solar panels, and short-term rentals, while allowing single-family dwellings, parks, forest preserves, and regulated home occupations.

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adult-use cannabis business establishment shall be permitted. (2) No solar panels shall be permitted on the ground. (3) No short-term rental shall be permitted. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: (1) Single-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory buildings and accessory uses, including temporary sales offices for new developments. (2) Parks and forest preserves. (3) Home occupations in a dwelling unit, as an accessory use to a detached single-family dwelling, subject to the following restrictions...Schools, public and private, elementary and high, including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto. (5) Libraries. (6) Reserved. (7) Freestanding antennas as regulated by § 156.047 of this code. (8) Churches. (9) Clubhouses and common recreational facilities accessory to single-family detached dwellings, for the sole use of residents and their guests. (D) Minimum floor area. There shall be provided a minimum floor area as follows: (1) Not less than 1,500 square feet, not including the basement, and not less

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Lake Bluff · 10.5.13

Habitable Space

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This section establishes minimum square footage requirements for habitable rooms and the total habitable space in single-family and multiple-family dwellings, with variations based on residential district.

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Family Dwellings: In all multiple-family dwellings erected, converted, or reconstructed after February 15, 1994, the combined area of all habitable rooms shall be not less than one thousand fifty (1,050) square feet for each dwelling unit. C. Accessory Dwelling Units: The minimum permitted area for accessory dwelling units shall be as provided in Section 10-5-15. No portion of an accessory dwelling unit may be used to satisfy the requirements of this Section

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