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Hanover Park · 18.20

2021 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings—IRC

Summary

This section adopts the 2021 International Residential Code as the official Residential Code for Hanover Park. It governs the construction and related activities for one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures.

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Code Council, published in pamphlet form, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the Village of Hanover Park governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal, and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and accessory structures there with such amendments as are hereafter set forth in this article

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Calumet City · VII

Residence districts

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses within the R-1 one-family residence district in Calumet City. It allows for single-family homes, public recreational facilities, home occupations, schools, and certain public service uses, with specific provisions for planned developments.

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family residence district. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: One-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses. Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated. Home occupations. Temporary buildings for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the completion date of such construction. Signs, subject to the provisions of Section XI. Schools, public, denominational-elementary and high, including playgrounds and athletic fields auxiliary thereto. Accessory uses, including off-street parking facilities in accordance with...seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation. Community residences that fail to meet all requirements for an administrative occupancy permit, excluding community residences denied a required local or state license. 7.2 R-2 two-family and three-family residence. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: Any use permitted in the R-1 one-family residence district. Two-family dwellings. Three-family dwellings. Special uses. Any use which may be allowed

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Warrenville · 7. Use Of Parking And Loading Areas

Summary

This section dictates that required off-street parking and loading areas are to be used exclusively for parking of vehicles associated with the property's primary use. It prohibits commercial activities like sales, dead storage, and vehicle repair within these areas, with exceptions for emergency services, accessory uses to dwellings, or as approved by the City Council.

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premises on the same lot. No sales, dead storage of any kind, nor motor vehicle dismantling, repair, or servicing work except for emergency services, is permitted in any open off-street parking or loading area except as an accessory use to dwellings or as otherwise provided herein or as may be approved by the City Council

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Old Mill Creek · 13-E

Design/Construction/Maintenance

Summary

This section establishes general design requirements for parking and loading areas, emphasizing safe vehicle ingress/egress and ensuring accessibility for public service vehicles. It also mandates specific surfacing standards for these areas to prevent dust, erosion, and potholes.

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alternative is available, parking and loading areas shall be designed so that vehicles may exit such areas without backing onto a public street. This requirement does not apply to parking areas consisting of driveways that serve one or two dwelling units, although backing onto collector streets is discouraged. (2) Parking and loading areas of all developments shall be designed so that sanitation, emergency and other public service vehicles can serve such developments without the necessity of backing unreasonable distances...connecting such parking and loading areas to streets and roads shall be paved with concrete, asphalt materials or permanent materials as approved by the village in accordance with Article 11. (3) Off-street parking areas and access drives accessory to residential dwellings shall be paved or otherwise surfaced with an all-weather dustless material. (4) Parking and loading areas that are not provided with the type of surface specified above shall be graded and surfaced with crushed stone, gravel

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Kildeer · 5.5.2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-2 Single-Family Residence District in Kildeer. It specifies allowable activities such as single-family detached dwellings, accessory uses, agriculture (with specific equine limitations), public parks, and signage, all subject to further provisions detailed elsewhere.

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keeping of equine animals shall be subject to the provisions of section 5-2-14 of this title. Parks, when publicly owned and operated. Signs (see subsection 5-20-19A of this title). Single-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses

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Lake Forest · 150.141

Scope

Summary

This section establishes that the Building Code's subchapters represent the minimum standards for remodeling, repairing, or altering existing buildings, as well as constructing new single-family and duplex dwellings and their accessory buildings.

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provisions of subchapters of this Building Code shall be deemed the minimum requirements for the remodeling, repair or alteration of existing buildings or structures, and the construction of new single-family and duplex dwellings and their accessory buildings. (Prior Code, § 9-80) (Ord. 94-11B, passed

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Evanston · 6.9.4.3

SPECIAL USES

Summary

This section lists specific uses permitted in Evanston's B3 Business District, each subject to review under Section 6-3-5, "Special Uses," and potentially other specific regulations.

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requirements of Section 6-4-3, "Adult Daycare Homes," of this Title). Daycare center—Child (subject to the general requirements of Section 6-4-2, "Child Daycare Homes," of this Title). Daycare center—Domestic animal. Drive-through facility (accessory or principal). Dwelling—Multiple-family. Food store. Funeral services excluding on-site cremation. Independent living facility. Kennel. Long-term care facility. Membership organization. Micro-Distillery. Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size). Open sales

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Evanston · 6.9.5.3

SPECIAL USES

Summary

This section lists special uses that are permitted in the B1a Business District, subject to specific provisions outlined in Section 6-3-5. It includes a variety of commercial, residential, and specialized uses, with some having additional conditions.

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general requirements of Section 6-4-11 of this Title). Cannabis infuser. Cannabis transporter. Commercial outdoor recreation. Convenience store. Craft alcohol production facility. Daycare center—Adult. Daycare center—Child. Daycare center—Domestic animal. Drive-through facility (accessory or principal). Dwelling—Multiple-family. Food store establishment. Funeral services, excluding on-site cremation. Independent living facility. Kennel. Membership organization. Micro-Distillery. Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size). Planned development. Public utility. Resale establishment. Tattoo

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Lindenhurst · 159.2.312

Site Plan Review

Summary

This section outlines the authority and purpose of site plan review in Lindenhurst, requiring approval for alterations to lot conditions to promote compatible development and stable property values. It details the bodies responsible for review, the scope of their evaluation, and exemptions for certain dwelling types and minor changes.

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other requirements of the Zoning Administrator or other governmental agencies. All engineering-related issues, including site grading, will be reviewed and subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. (2) Single-family detached and 2-family detached dwellings (and their accessory structures) are exempt from all requirements of this section except that they must comply with the minor site plan review requirements contained in division (F) of this section. Other minor site changes may be reviewed under the minor site

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Wheeling · 15.06.010

Dangerous buildings generally

Summary

This section prohibits owners, agents, occupants, or persons in custody from maintaining any building or structure in an unsafe or dangerous condition. It also defines "building" broadly to include various structures like mobile homes, commercial establishments, dwellings, and accessory structures.

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thereof to keep or maintain any building or structure or part thereof in any unsafe or dangerous condition. The word "building," as used in this Chapter, shall describe any walled or roofed structure including mobile homes, commercial establishments, dwellings and any accessory structures

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Western Springs · 10.4.4

Accessory Uses And Structures

Summary

This section outlines general provisions for accessory uses and structures in Western Springs, establishing requirements for their conformance with existing codes, area limitations based on lot size and yard setbacks, and height restrictions.

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Occupancy Limitation: No accessory use, building or structure shall be used for habitable space, except as may be allowed under a conditional use permit issued in accordance with this ordinance or as otherwise provided for by this ordinance. (Ord. 01-2171, 6-25-2001) 7. Garage Limitation: Only one detached garage shall be permitted on any lot used for a single- or two-family dwelling. B. Vehicle Parking And Storage: 1. General Prohibition: The parking and storage of all vehicles...Lighting fixtures associated with an outdoor residential recreational facility shall be designed, arranged, installed and operated in accordance with the general illumination standards set forth in the municipal code. d. Landscaping And Fencing Requirements: Outdoor residential recreational facilities accessory to any dwelling located in any single-family residential district shall be buffered and screened by a perimeter landscaped open space that is at least ten feet (10.00') in width, and consisting of a six foot (6.00') high solid fence

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Libertyville · 26.4.8

R-7 Single-family Attached Residential District

Summary

This section establishes the R-7 Single-family Attached Residential District, outlining permitted uses such as single-family detached, two-family, and attached dwellings, as well as special permit uses like bed and breakfast inns and day care centers, with specific design limitations for detached dwellings.

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human or animal life is present. (3) Service and storage prohibited. No service or storage yard or structure shall be permitted except as permitted for other uses in the district. (h) Principal structure orientation of single-family attached dwellings in zoning lots. Every single-family-attached unit constructed after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived shall be oriented on the zoning lot so that the principal entrance faces the front property line along...sight distance triangle" in appendix A.) (h) Specified structures and uses in required yards. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the following structures and uses may be located in required yards in the R-6 Single-family Dwelling District: (1) Accessory parking areas for required parking, but not in any front yard or a corner side yard for public utility stations, except for a driveway. (2) Animal exercise areas, but only in rear yards and not closer than

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Lynwood · 114.206

Permitted uses

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within R-2A Two-Family Dwelling Districts in Lynwood. These include two-family dwellings and customary accessory uses that comply with prior regulations.

Section Text

following uses are permitted in R-2A districts: (1) Two-family dwelling. (2) Customary accessory uses subject to the limitations previously set forth under division 2 of this article insofar as the same are applicable to this district. (Code

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Evanston · 6.9.3.3

SPECIAL USES

Summary

This section outlines a list of 'Special Uses' that may be permitted within the B2 Business District in Evanston. These uses are subject to specific provisions outlined in Section 6-3-5 and potentially other related sections of the municipal code.

Section Text

requirements of Section 6-4-3, "Adult Daycare Homes," of this Title). Daycare center—Child (subject to the general requirement of Section 6-4-2, "Child Daycare Homes," of this Title). Daycare center—Domestic animal. Drive-through facility (accessory or principal). Dwelling—Multiple-family. Food store establishment. Funeral services excluding on-site cremation. Independent living facility. Kennel. Long-term care facility. Membership organization. Micro-Distillery. Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size). Open

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Wheeling · 19.10.040

Nonconforming buildings, structures and uses

Summary

This section addresses nonconforming buildings, structures, and uses that were lawful before the ordinance's enactment but are now prohibited or regulated. It aims to amortize certain nonconformities, permit some to continue conditionally, and prevent their enlargement or expansion.

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lawfully established and existing at the time of the enactment of this Title may be continued as a legal nonconforming building, structure or use although it does not conform to the provisions of this Title. Single-family dwellings and their accessory structures, when involuntarily annexed to the village, shall not be considered nonconforming as to their use or dimension. Properties involuntarily annexed to the village after December 31, 1994, are subject to additional provisions under subsection (l) of this section

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Highland Park · 150.430

Short-term Rentals

Summary

This section outlines the requirements and restrictions for operating short-term rentals in Highland Park, including registration, notification to neighbors, use limitations, occupancy limits, rental duration, and parking/refuse regulations.

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people at any time. (4) No short-term rental may be rented for less than two consecutive 24-hour periods. (5) No short-term rental may be rented for more than 45 days in any calendar year. (6) Accessory or secondary dwelling units on a lot may not be used as short-term rentals. (7) All vehicles used by occupiers or guests of the short-term rental must be parked overnight on improved surfaces on the property

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Elwood · 158.10

Fences

Summary

This section mandates temporary fencing around inground pool construction sites and establishes permanent fencing requirements for both inground and aboveground residential swimming pools, focusing on height, strength, and access control through gates and latches.

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sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool. (a) This fence shall be constructed so as not to have any openings, holes or gaps larger than four inches in any dimension except for doors and gates. (b) A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of the fence. (c) All gates or doors opening through the required fence shall be designed to permit locking and shall be kept locked when the pool is not in actual

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Hawthorn Woods · 9.5A-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section of the R-1 One-Family Residence District ordinance specifies permitted uses, including single-family detached dwellings and their accessory uses, small publicly owned parks and recreational areas, and signage as defined elsewhere.

Section Text

following uses are permitted: One-family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses. Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas of five (5) acres or less, when publicly owned and operated 1 . Signs, as permitted in chapter 12 of this title

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Palos Hills · 15.28.060

Enclosures

Summary

This section mandates that all outdoor swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least five feet high, with specific requirements for openings and gate latches. It applies to new pools and existing pools with a minimum water depth of 18 inches.

Section Text

have openings, holes, or gaps larger than four (4) inches in any dimension except for doors and gates; and if a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension shall not exceed four (4) inches. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure. B. All gates or doors opening through such enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing and self-latching device at least 42 inches above ground, such devices as removable

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Libertyville · 26.4.7

R-6 Single-Family Residential District

Summary

This section establishes the R-6 Single-Family Residential District, detailing permitted uses, special permit uses like congregate housing and day care homes, and specific exterior design limitations for new single-family dwellings to maintain aesthetic similarity within 300 feet.

Section Text

shall be apply to every public utility station established in the R-6 Single-Family Residential District: (1) Structure appearance and screening. All structures either shall be designed and constructed to look like a single-family detached dwelling or shall provide a perimeter landscaped open space in accordance with the requirements of section 26-13-2. (2) Safety fencing. All such uses shall be fenced when any hazard to the safety of human or animal life is present. (3) Service...sight distance triangle" in appendix A.) (h) Specified structures and uses in required yards. Subject to the limitations set forth below, the following structures and uses may be located in required yards in the R-6 Single-family Dwelling District: (1) Accessory parking areas for required parking, but not in any front yard or a corner side yard for public utility stations, except for a driveway. (2) Animal exercise areas, but only in rear yards and not closer than

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Midlothian · 11.3.5

Nonconforming Lots Of Record

Summary

This section governs lots of record that existed before the ordinance's effective date but do not meet current lot area or width requirements. It outlines conditions for improving nonconforming lots and addresses how lots held in common ownership are treated.

Section Text

nonconforming lot of record may be improved except in compliance with this section. (A) Individual Lots Of Record In Residential Districts: In the residential districts, notwithstanding limitations imposed by other provisions of this title, a single-family dwelling and its accessory buildings may be erected on a single nonconforming lot of record, provided that the lot is in separate ownership and it meets all other zoning district bulk requirements. (B) Lots Of Record Held In Common Ownership

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Shorewood · 10.9.2

Nonconforming Lots

Summary

This section defines nonconforming lots as those lawfully created but not meeting current lot area or width regulations. It outlines conditions for using and building on such lots in residential and nonresidential districts, requiring lot consolidation in most cases when contiguous lots are under common ownership.

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that does not comply with currently applicable lot area or lot width regulations. B. Use of And Building On Nonconforming Lots: 1. A nonconforming lot in a residential district may be used as a building site for dwelling units or accessory structures, subject to compliance with applicable lot and building regulations other than those pertaining to lot area and lot width, except that when two (2) or more contiguous nonconforming lots are held in common ownership, the lots must

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West Chicago · 8.3

Residential districts

Summary

This section allows for the erection of a single-family dwelling and related accessory structures on a vacant nonconforming lot in any residential district, provided all other bulk and yard regulations are met.

Section Text

residential district, one (1) single-family dwelling and related accessory structures, but no other use, may be erected on any vacant nonconforming lot of the type described above provided all other bulk and yard regulations of the particular district are observed

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Bellwood · 72.15

Limited Residential Truck Parking

Summary

This ordinance prohibits parking trucks on any Bellwood street between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It also restricts parking or storing trucks within residential zones, with exceptions for trucks with specific Illinois license plates parked on private property under certain conditions.

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property within a residential zone only upon the following conditions: (1) Said truck shall be so parked only on premises owned or rented by the truck owner. (2) Said truck while parked shall not be used for any dwelling, storage or accessory building use. (3) Unless within an enclosed garage, only one such truck may be parked on any lot or parcel. (4) All trucks so parked must be kept in a clean, safe and sanitary condition and shall

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Bellwood · 97.02

Standards

Summary

This section outlines general conditions and prohibitions for the parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and snowmobile trailers within Bellwood. It mandates compliance with village regulations, proper display of licenses and stickers, and restricts their use for commercial purposes or as dwellings.

Section Text

enclosed garage. (B) The following prohibitions are imposed. (1) Parked recreational vehicles or boat or snowmobile trailers shall not be occupied or used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes. Further, they shall not be used as a dwelling, storage or accessory building. One unit maximum per lot or property. (2) It shall be a public nuisance and against the peace, health and comfort of the village and the residents thereof for any person to park a recreational vehicle or boat

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