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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.

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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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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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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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Wood Dale · 12.403

International Residential Code Amendments

Summary

This section amends the 2012 International Residential Code for the City of Wood Dale. It renames the code, modifies scope references, and makes extensive deletions of chapters related to administration, permits, inspections, and appeals, while also updating climatic design criteria.

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minimum of 5 / 8 inch type X fire code gypsum board on the underside. Chapter 9 Roof Assemblies Section R903.4 Roof Drainage add section: Section R903.4.2 Gutters and Downspouts. Gutters and downspouts shall be installed on all dwelling units and accessory structures that contain 400 square feet or more of exterior floor space. Downspouts shall discharge on the owner's property and not extend more than 50% into any front or rear yard and directed so as to not create

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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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Kildeer · 5.5.2

Permitted Uses

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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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Roselle · 6.26

Basic building codes

Summary

This section adopts various Illinois state codes and International Code Council (ICC) model codes as the official codes for the Village of Roselle, with amendments. It establishes separate codes for accessibility, plumbing, building, energy conservation, existing buildings, fire, fuel and gas, mechanical, storm water, and property maintenance.

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amended, including each and all of its referenced standards, regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, advisory notes and applicable appendices, is hereby adopted as the "Residential Code of the Village of Roselle". All construction of one-family and two-family dwellings, and their accessory structures, shall be regulated by this code. (12) The International Swimming Pool & Spa Code, 2024 edition, as amended, is hereby adopted as the "Swimming Pool & Spa Code of the Village of Roselle". (13) The National Electric Code - NFPA

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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.

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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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Lakemoor · 12.12

Unsafe Or Dangerous Buildings

Summary

This section prohibits owners from maintaining unsafe or dangerous buildings and defines what constitutes a dangerous building. It also notes that the village can proceed under provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code for unsafe buildings.

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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 section, shall describe any walled or roofed structure including mobile homes, commercial establishments, dwellings and any accessory structures. The provisions contained in this does not preclude the village from proceeding under provisions of Article 11, Division 31 of the Illinois Municipal Code, ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31-1 et seq. (B) Definition...deteriorated as to afford a harbor for trespassers, or as to enable persons to resort thereto for the purpose of committing a nuisance or unlawful acts. (9) Whenever a building or structure used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of dilapidation, decay, damage or faulty construction or arrangement is unsanitary or unfit for human habitation as defined by division (D) of this section, and is likely to work injury to the health, safety or general welfare

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Lakemoor · 22.289

Nonconforming Lots Or Parcels Of Record

Summary

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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 · 11.6E-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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Pingree Grove · 11.6B-6

Site And Structure Requirements

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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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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

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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

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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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