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Lake Forest · 159.010

Bulk Regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations related to building bulk, including requirements for maintaining yards and lot area, restrictions on dividing improved zoning lots, and specifications for permitted structures within required yards.

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yard; (e) Swimming pools and appurtenances thereto, tennis courts and dog runs, provided such uses are not located within 20 feet of any property line; and (f) Swimming pool cabanas may be located within the setback requirements for accessory buildings for the zoning district. (E) Fence, wall and planting location and height limitations. (1) General limitations. (a) No fence or wall erected after July 6, 1981, and located in any required yard shall exceed seven feet in height, except...conditioning systems, which do not exceed the height limitation by more than four feet; and (4) Radio and television antennas or aerials, noncommercial. (G) Area regulations. In any district, no building, used or designed for use as a dwelling, and its accessory buildings, shall occupy in excess of 30% of the lot. (Prior Code, § 46-10) (Ord. eff. 1-15-1972; Ord. 91-1(A), passed 1-7-1991; Ord. 94-10, passed 4-21-1994; Ord. 96-15, passed

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Bartlett · 10.3.4

Permitted Obstructions In Yards

Summary

This section of the Bartlett municipal ordinance outlines which accessory buildings, structures, and uses are permitted in different yard areas (front, corner side, side, rear) of a zoning lot, as detailed in Table 3-1. It specifies that all permitted obstructions must adhere to relevant setback requirements, the provisions of this chapter, or any specific setbacks listed for the obstruction type.

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Subject to all other requirements of this chapter, accessory buildings, accessory structures and/or accessory uses shall be permitted in designated yards of a zoning lot as follows in table 3-1 of this section: F: Denotes permitted obstruction in front yards. C: Denotes permitted obstruction in corner side yards. S: Denotes permitted obstruction in side yards. R: Denotes permitted obstruction in rear yards. Note that all types of obstructions listed below shall meet either the setback requirements of the zoning...minimum of 10 feet from any property line S R Sports courts, private, and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line1 R Steps, open, necessary for access to and from the dwelling or an accessory building, steps as access to the lot from the street and in gardens or terraces F C S R Swimming pools, private, and associated pool equipment in accordance with the pool ordinance of the village ( title 9, chapter

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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.

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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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Lakemoor · 22.289

Nonconforming Lots Or Parcels Of Record

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This section defines nonconforming lots and parcels and outlines conditions under which they can be used and how their setbacks can be reduced. It also specifies circumstances where lots are deemed conforming despite dimensional discrepancies.

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forms the boundaries of a lot reduce the lot area. (3) When property lines are established by a court order in order to settle a boundary dispute between adjacent property owners. (D) Reduced setbacks. Setbacks for single-family dwellings and residential accessory structures that are on lots or parcels deemed nonconforming due to insufficient width may be reduced from the setbacks established by the bulk and setback tables of this chapter in the following manner: (1) On interior lots

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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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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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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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Evergreen Park · 5.421

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Evergreen Park municipal ordinance defines key terms used in the regulation of short-term housing rentals. It clarifies what constitutes an 'applicable law', 'host', 'hosting platform', 'property', 'rental', and 'short-term housing rental'.

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includes any arrangement, such as licensing or contracting, whereby a person pays or receives consideration. Short-term housing rental means the rental of a property, including a single-family home in its entirety, an individual room within a dwelling unit, an accessory structure, including swimming pool, or any portion of the inside or outside area of a property for a period of less than ninety (90) calendar days, whether or not a hosting platform is used. Village means the Village

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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Blue Island · 165.034

Yard Regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for projections into required yards, the placement of walls and fences, special front yard requirements for corner lots, minimum side yard widths, and rules regarding the application of yard requirements to single buildings.

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half and ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area bounded by the street lines of such corner lot. (J) Limited number of buildings. There shall be no more than one principal dwelling and two accessory structures, including a private garage, on each lot in any R-Zone except as provided in § 165.033 of this chapter. (K) Deposit of wastes. No materials or wastes shall be deposited on any premises in such form or manner

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Evanston · 6.4.6.2

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES

Summary

This section outlines regulations for accessory uses and structures in Evanston. It specifies requirements for their approval, compatibility with principal uses, and setback distances from property lines and principal buildings.

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this Chapter. (I) Child daycare centers shall be considered accessory uses in churches whether or not they are operated by the church in which they are located. (J) Bed and breakfast shall be considered accessory uses in residential dwellings subject to the provisions of Section 6-4-7 of this Chapter. (K) Signs shall be considered accessory uses subject to the regulations of Section 6-19 of this Title

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East Hazel Crest · 10.5

Maintenance and occupancy of commercial building and residential rental units

Summary

This section defines key terms relevant to the maintenance and occupancy of commercial buildings and residential rental units in East Hazel Crest. It establishes definitions for various building components, occupancy types, and compliance documents.

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association, and partnership, cooperative or governmental agency. Premises shall mean a platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or non-dwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. Public nuisance includes the following: (1) The physical condition or use of any premises regarded as a public nuisance at common law. (2) Any physical condition, use or occupancy

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Crystal Lake · 422.1

Adoption of standards by reference

Summary

This section adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, by reference, along with its amendments, to govern the design, construction, and maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings, townhomes, and accessory structures in Crystal Lake.

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design, construction, alteration, addition, quality of materials, erection, installation, repair, location, relocation, replacement, conversion, movement, enlargement, equipment, use, occupancy, or maintenance of all buildings and structures for detached one- and two-family dwellings, multiple single- family dwellings (townhomes) and buildings and structures customarily accessory to the foregoing in the City of Crystal Lake. All terms and conditions contained in the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, and amendments thereto, published by the International Code Council, Inc., shall be part

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Lansing · 56.175

General standards of applicability

Summary

This section outlines general standards applicable to residential districts in Lansing, referencing other sections for specifics on accessory buildings, encroachments, parking, landscaping, environmental standards, temporary uses, signs, and airport proximity. It also includes a table detailing yard and bulk regulations for various residential zoning districts.

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Accessory buildings, structures and uses. See section 56-266 for standards governing detached garages, pools, and other accessory buildings, structures and uses. (b) Permitted encroachments. See section 56-267 for standards governing encroachments. (c) Off-street parking and loading. See article XI of this chapter for standards governing off-street parking and loading. (d) Landscaping and screening. See article XII of this chapter governing landscaping and screening. (e) Environmental performance standards. See section 56-268 for environmental performance standards...dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse dwellings 30 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is lower for two-family dwellings; 35 feet and three stories, whichever is lower, for townhouse and multiple-family dwellings Maximum building height, accessory buildings (feet) 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet NOTES: 1 Unless otherwise specified, the rear, side, and front yard requirements for nonresidential uses, where permitted, in R1 and R2 districts shall be the same as those

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West Dundee · 7.5.10

Commercial/Recreational Vehicles, Boat And Trailer Regulations

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This section regulates the parking and use of commercial/recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers within West Dundee. It prohibits their use as dwellings for extended periods, sets conditions for temporary construction use, and establishes restrictions on street parking and unsafe storage.

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General Conditions: 1. Dwelling Use: No boat, trailer, camper, commercial or recreational vehicle shall be used as a dwelling, storage or an accessory building, nor set up, occupied or used on private property for more than forty eight (48) hours. 2. Construction Use: A recreational vehicle may be used as a temporary office or storage space incidental to construction of a building/development for the period of time such construction is actively undertaken, provided such vehicle is located on the same...streets and driveways is prohibited in residentially zoned districts except as allowed by the following conditions: 1. General Conditions: a. Commercial Vehicles: No person shall stand or park any commercial vehicle on any street or driveway within a residential dwelling district except for the loading or unloading of such vehicle, except during and in connection with actual rendering of service to or on behalf of the owner or occupant of a premises within such district, or if the commercial vehicle

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Pingree Grove · 11.6B-6

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section outlines site and structure requirements for the R-2 Rural Residence District in Pingree Grove. It details minimum lot dimensions, yard setbacks, height limitations for principal and accessory structures, and minimum dwelling floor area and floor area ratio.

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feet (30'). c. Interior lot/side yard: Twelve feet (12'). d. Rear yard: Thirty feet (30'). e. Minimum green area in side yard: Four feet (4'). 4. Height Limitations: a. Principal structure: Thirty five feet (35'). b. Accessory structure: Fifteen feet (15'). B. Dwelling Standards: 1. Minimum square footage for dwelling floor area: One thousand seven hundred (1,700). 2. Maximum floor area ratio to lot area ratio, including garage and accessory buildings

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Pingree Grove · 11.6E-6

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section outlines site and structure requirements for the Single-Family Residence (SR) district in Pingree Grove. It details minimum lot sizes, widths, yard setbacks, height limitations, and dwelling floor area standards.

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feet (30'). c. Interior lot/side yard: Fifteen feet (15'). d. Rear yard: Forty feet (40'). e. Minimum green area in side yard: Five feet (5'). 4. Height Limitations: a. Principal structure: Thirty five feet (35'). b. Accessory structure: Fifteen feet (15'). B. Dwelling Standards: 1. Minimum square footage for dwelling floor area: One thousand nine hundred (1,900). 2. Maximum floor area ratio to lot area ratio, including garage and accessory buildings

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Mount Prospect · 21.106

Residential Code Adopted

Summary

This section adopts the 2021 International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings, with specific deletions and modifications to sections concerning permits, fees, certificates of occupancy, and appeals, deferring to other sections of the Village Code for these requirements.

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purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the fabrication, erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, location and use of detached one- and two-family dwellings, their appurtenances and accessory structures, there is hereby adopted the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code for one- and two-family dwellings, promulgated by the International Code Council, together with all appendices thereof, except such portions thereof as are hereinafter expressly deleted, modified or amended. A. While the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code

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Berkeley · 12.2.3

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the Berkeley municipal code, specifically within the zoning domain. It clarifies the meaning of words like 'Abut', 'Alley', 'Alteration', and 'Animal Hospital'.

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grading, paving, or excavating operations; and open storage of materials. DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY: Any accessory building or structure or portion thereof to a principal use that is designed, intended or used to transact business for the convenience of customers who remain in motor vehicles. These facilities include, but are not limited to, restaurants, banks, financial institutions, or any business having drive-up or curb service. DWELLING: A building or portion thereof used exclusively for residential purposes, including one-family...events occurred or having special public value because of notable architectural or other features relating to the cultural or artistic heritage of the community, of such significance as to warrant conservation and preservation. HOME OCCUPATION 2 : An accessory use of a dwelling unit for gainful employment which: A. Is clearly incidental and subordinate to the use of the dwelling unit as a residence; B. Is carried on solely within the main dwelling and does not alter or change the exterior

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Lake Forest · 159.091

Ros Residential Open Space

Summary

This section establishes the Single-Family Residence and Open Space District (ROS) in Lake Forest, aiming to create low-density residential areas with significant open space and flexible housing design. It lists permitted uses, including single-family detached and attached dwellings, parks, farms, and specific provisions for multiple-family dwellings near Illinois Route 60.

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veterinary or animal hospital; (8) Truck and flower gardens and nurseries, provided, however that the products shall not be sold at retail on the premises and no building shall be erected upon the premises other than a dwelling and the usual accessory buildings; (9) Railroad passenger commuter station and related parking facilities; (10) Detention and retention facilities; (11) Accessory uses and buildings incidental to and on the same zoning lot as a principal use; and (12) In that portion...Railroad commuter station 50 25 50 50 Single-family detached dwellings 25 5 25 10* Stables and kennels 200 200*** 200 200*** Truck or flower gardens and nurseries; permanent structures 100** 100** 100** 100** * Except on those lots abutting existing residential property ** If no structures are established, no yard requirements *** When structures housing horses, dogs, poultry or farm animals are established, otherwise 50 feet (2) Accessory uses. Required Setbacks Front Yard Interior Side Yard Corner Side Yard Rear Yard Buildings

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Rosemont · 12.13.5

Accessory Buildings

Summary

This section outlines requirements for accessory buildings, prohibiting their construction before the main building is commenced and restricting their use for dwelling purposes to domestic servants. It also specifies placement, size, and height limitations for accessory buildings in required rear yards.

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accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the main building has been actually commenced, and no accessory building shall be used for dwelling purposes other than by domestic servants employed entirely on the premises. B. Accessory buildings may be built in a required rear yard, but such buildings may not be less than eighteen inches (18') of any side or rear yard line, nor shall any such accessory building occupy more than forty percent

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