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West Chicago · 15.76

Purpose and statement of value

Summary

This section establishes the purpose of the chapter as preserving and protecting trees on city-owned property, recognizing their integral role in city infrastructure and the numerous benefits they provide. It aims to regulate the care, protection, and planting of trees on public lands.

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purpose of this chapter is to preserve and protect trees on city-owned property and to state the regulations of the City of West Chicago with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees on public lands. The City of West Chicago recognizes the services and functions that trees provide as assets to the entire city. (b) The city recognizes that trees are an integral part of the infrastructure of the city and as such are preserved, protected

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Antioch · 10.16.4.1

Residential Design Standards

Summary

This section outlines street design standards for new single-family residential developments in Antioch, emphasizing integration with the natural landscape, preservation of open space and trees, and the creation of visually appealing streetscapes.

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followed when new residential developments are being proposed in the village of Antioch. Extensive efforts should be made to integrate single- family neighborhoods into the unique terrain of the village. Specifically, efforts should be made to preserve mature groves of trees and unique view sheds of open space. 2. Conservation design, as section 10-16-3-1, figures 1A and 1B of this chapter demonstrate, should be used on property which incorporates mature groves of trees or unique terrain that...should be preserved as open space. Instead of cutting mature tree groves down or destroying unique rolling terrain, development should be clustered and open space preserved whenever possible. 3. Standard development patterns should incorporate the following design standards: a. Residential subdivision plans should integrate a street network and cul-de-sacs should be minimized within any plan. b. Outside the downtown, subdivision plans should incorporate some curvilinear aspect and long unbroken straight streets should be avoided if possible

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Glencoe · 4A-107

Special Development And Use Regulations

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This section outlines special development and use regulations for the Highway Frontage District in Glencoe. It imposes restrictions on exterior appearance, lighting, noise, glare, heat, air pollution, and mandates tree preservation, with specific additional conditions for motor vehicle dealers.

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operations of any use in the Highway Frontage District shall be detectable at any point off the zoning lot on which the use is located, unless in compliance with all applicable regulations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. F. Tree Preservation. The use and development of lots in the Highway Frontage District shall comply with the tree preservation regulations of the Village. G. Motor Vehicle Dealers. Motor vehicle dealers with open sales lots shall be subject to the following additional...onto the residential properties. All signs and open parking lots shall comply with the illumination requirements of Paragraph 5-105E1 and Subparagraph 5-104C3(d), respectively. 6. Reasonable efforts shall be taken to preserve any oak, maple (except silver), hickory, ash, elm, or similar tree of more than six inches in diameter that is not located in an area to be developed or paved. 7. Onsite utility lines shall be buried. 8. Stormwater detention shall be designated, engineered

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Riverwoods · 9.9A-6

Planned Development

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This section outlines the requirements and goals for approving special uses for planned developments in Riverwoods' PD overlay district. It aims to encourage creative design, preserve the community's woodlands character, and allow for higher housing densities while promoting sustainability and design excellence.

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water, motor vehicles' nonrenewable energy sources or sewage treatment facilities will be encouraged . 7. Landscape Conservation And Visual Enhancement: The landscape in a PD shall be conserved and enhanced, with special emphasis on the preservation and restoration of protected woodlands. Development activity should minimize tree, non-invasive native plant understory and soil removal, and respect the conservation of special landscape features such as streams, ponds, groves and land forms. The addition or use of native trees, shrubs and flowers, fountains...with contours shown at intervals no greater than two feet (2'). Topographic data shall refer to the U.S.G.S. North American Datum-Mean Sea Level Elevation. 4. Existing and proposed landscape features including existing protected woodlands, significant tree groupings, isolated preservable trees six inches (6") or more in diameter at one foot (1') above ground level, endangered native plants and/or animals, scenic views and other natural features such as lakes, ponds, waterways, wetlands, floodplains, etc. 5. Existing zoning and land uses

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Northfield · ARTICLE I

FEES

Summary

This section outlines the fee structure for various municipal services and licenses in Northfield, including provisions for prorating annual liquor and business license fees and detailing fees for administrative, water, sewer, and storm water management services.

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hours Fire hydrant meter $125.00 meter fee plus usage plus $1,500.00 bond Chapter 8 Health and Sanitation Food regulations Temporary food service license $50.00 Food vending machines, per machine $75.00 Replacement sticker $10.00 Chapter 10 Landscaping, Screening and Tree Preservation Dead or diseased tree removal fee NC R esidential tree protection due to remodeling/construction NC plus $1,000.00 escrow Residential Protected Tree tree removal and/or protection due to remodeling/construction $225.00 plus $1,000.00 escrow Commercial and subdivision Protected Tree

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Bannockburn · 216.4

Scope; application; and exemptions

Summary

This section outlines the general applicability of the tree protection chapter within Bannockburn, specifying its cumulative nature with other village ordinances and state/federal laws. It also details specific exemptions from permit requirements and exceptions that may be considered by the Village Board.

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Village of Bannockburn and of the statutes of the State of Illinois and the United States, and to the extent consistent shall be applied and enforced simultaneously. Whenever inconsistent, the provision resulting in the maximum protection, preservation, or planting of trees or the highest quality of trees shall govern, except where limited by law. It is intended, in particular, that the provisions of this chapter shall be applied cumulatively and simultaneously with the provisions of Village Code Chapter 260, Zoning...Trees that the Village Forester has determined have become, or immediately threaten to become, a hazard to persons, property or vegetation and must be destroyed in accordance with § 216-14 below. (2) Properties for which a specific landscaping or tree preservation plan has, prior to the effective date of this chapter, been approved pursuant to the terms of an annexation agreement, special permit ordinance, or other specific agreement or ordinance applicable to such property. (3) Prior permits issued that

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Inverness · 8.6.6

Tree Survival; Guarantee

Summary

This section requires applicants for tree preservation plans to guarantee the survival of relocated or replacement trees for 18 months. If a tree dies or declines within this period, it must be replaced with a four-inch diameter tree, secured by a performance bond.

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applicant for such tree preservation plan shall be obligated to replace any relocated or replacement tree for up to eighteen (18) months after planting. In the event a relocated or replacement tree dies or is in declining condition, any such tree shall be replaced by a four inch (4") dbh tree. The performance bond required by section 4-1-5 of this code shall be held by the village to secure this replacement obligation, among other purposes, and shall

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Palatine · 10.18

Construction and maintenance methods and materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction and maintenance methods and materials, focusing on boring and jacking techniques. It includes requirements for pit placement, shoring, pipe diameters, and preservation of trees during underground operations.

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more than one inch (25 mm). d. Borings with diameters six inches or less. Borings of six inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the dripline of any tree designated by the village to be preserved shall be bored under or around the root system. Such boring or tunneling shall be done in accordance with the following specifications: 1. Borings...trunk side of the trench with a single clean cut. 4. Tree trunks shall be wrapped in snow fencing or other material approved by the village forester. Trenching shall not commence until preservation measures, as herein specified, have been reviewed and approved by the village forester. Any tree which exhibits signs of deterioration within one year of the completed work shall be removed and replaced at the sole expense of the utility. (3) Backfilling. a. Any pit, trench, or excavation

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Antioch · 8.7.16

Construction Methods And Materials

Summary

This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for utility facilities within rights-of-way in Antioch. It details regulations for boring/jacking operations, including pit management, wet boring restrictions, auger size limitations, and tree preservation, as well as trenching practices aligned with IDOT standards.

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than one inch (1") (25 mm). d. Borings With Diameters Six Inches Or Less: Borings of six inches (6") or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger, or auger and following pipe method. e. Tree Preservation: Any facility located within the drip line of any tree designated by the village of Antioch to be preserved or protected shall be bored under or around the root system. 2. Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance...excavated material off the paved portion of the roadway, excavated material shall be hauled to an off road location. c. Drip Line Of Trees: The utility shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village of Antioch to be preserved. 3. Backfilling: a. Any pit, trench, or excavation created during the installation of facilities shall be backfilled for its full width, depth, and length using methods and materials in accordance with IDOT's "Standard Specifications

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Hoffman Estates · 10.4.9

Enforcement

Summary

This section outlines the enforcement of landscaping and tree preservation requirements in Hoffman Estates. It details how compliance will be verified through site inspections and specifies penalties for non-compliance, including the potential denial or revocation of permits and mandatory replacement of dead or diseased plant materials.

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This Code shall be a minimum standard and shall be enforced by the Village. Compliance with the approved landscape plan shall be confirmed by site inspection. Compliance with approved tree preservation plans shall be confirmed by site inspection. In the event that tree preservation minimum standards are not undertaken before or maintained during construction, the building permit or grading permit for the parcel shall not be issued or, if previously issued, shall be revoked until such time as these precautions

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Schaumburg · 154.90.05

CAR WASH FACILITIES

Summary

This section establishes specific regulations for car wash facilities, focusing on their unique qualities and potential impacts on neighboring properties and roadways. It addresses operational hours, design criteria for refuse disposal, screening, water management, and vehicle stacking areas.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible, as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee, to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (10) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (11) Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.04

RESTAURANTS

Summary

This section establishes regulations for restaurants within Schaumburg, classifying them into three types (A, B, and C) based on their service and consumption models. It also outlines design criteria related to refuse disposal and outdoor seating.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (6) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (7) Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform...feet (5') from on-site automobile parking areas. (3) Landscaping: Where a drive-through window, including required automobile reservoir and stacking areas, abuts a property line or an on-site automobile parking area, landscaping consisting of a landscaped berm, trees or dense plantings shall be provided to a minimum of three feet (3') in height along one hundred percent (100%) of all required landscape setbacks adjacent to the automobile reservoir and stacking areas in a design satisfactory to the director

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Schaumburg · 154.90.17

RETAIL TOBACCO AND SMOKING STORES

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for retail tobacco and smoking stores, including design criteria such as refuse disposal screening, exterior lighting, traffic access, and landscaping, while also referencing other chapters for detailed requirements.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (5) Tree Preservation, Landscaping And Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (6) Off-Street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.16

AUTO BODY SHOPS

Summary

This section establishes specific regulations for auto body shops to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties and minimize roadway impact. It includes requirements for location, hours of operation, vehicle storage, service bay screening, exterior lighting, and access points.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (6) Tree Preservation, Landscaping And Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (7) Off-Street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.13

DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES

Summary

This ordinance section establishes specific regulations for drive-through facilities, aiming to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties and minimize impact on the road network. It outlines permitted uses, operational hour restrictions near residential areas, and design criteria for vehicle stacking, lighting, access, landscaping, and parking.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (5) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (6) Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.15

MINIWAREHOUSE MIXED USE FACILITIES

Summary

This section establishes specific regulations for miniwarehouse mixed-use facilities, aiming to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties and minimize impact on roadways through design criteria, location restrictions, and operational requirements.

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traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (8) Mixed Use PUD: All mixed use facilities shall conform to the requirements for mixed use planned unit developments as set forth in sections 154.105 through 154.111 of this chapter. (9) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (10) Off-Street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.03

GAS STATIONS

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for gas stations, categorizing them into Type A, B, and C based on services offered. It prohibits certain automotive-related uses and restricts operating hours for stations near residential areas, while mandating basic public services.

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minimized so as to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (6) Access with Adjoining Sites: Gas stations located in existing or proposed shopping centers shall provide access interconnection with the shopping center. (7) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (8) Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform...line. (3) Landscaping: A fifteen-foot (15') landscape area shall be provided between the building setback and public right-of-way. The area shall consist of a three-foot (3') high barrier, using berms if feasible and shrubs or trees (with a minimum diameter of two and one-half (2½) inches) distributed along fifty percent (50%) of the entire frontage. A ten-foot (10') curbed and landscaped area shall be provided around the remainder of the site. The ten-foot

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Schaumburg · 154.90.22

VIDEO GAMING CAFES

Summary

This section establishes specific regulations for video gaming cafés as a special use, requiring detailed submission requirements and security plans to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties and compliance with state gaming laws.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (8) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (9) Off-street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.198

GOLF ROAD CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT

Summary

This section establishes the Golf Road Corridor Overlay District to guide development and land use along Golf Road, a major retail and auto-oriented corridor. It aims to maintain the area's premier commercial status by regulating specific land uses through four sub-districts and focusing on quality building design at key intersections.

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other entry, corner, or tower features which project above the roofline should not appear flat and shall have three-dimensional returns which wrap around the edge to provide a minimum of three (3) sides to any feature. (5) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (6) Lighting: Building enhancements must be accomplished with unique and appropriate illumination which

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Schaumburg · 154.90.12

BILLIARD AND POOL HALLS

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations for billiard and pool halls in Schaumburg, classifying them into Type A (primarily billiards/pool) and Type B (billiards/pool with food/beverage service). It establishes design criteria focusing on refuse disposal, lighting, roadway access, inter-site access, landscaping, and parking/loading.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (5) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (6) Off-Street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Schaumburg · 154.90.18

SMOKEHOUSES

Summary

This section establishes specific regulations for smokehouses, a special use, to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties and minimize road impacts. It mandates significant setbacks from residential areas, compliance with emission standards, specific exterior lighting and access requirements, and adherence to landscaping and parking regulations.

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Sites: Internal access interconnection with adjoining sites shall be provided wherever feasible as determined appropriate by the director of community development or his/her authorized designee to encourage the most optimum traffic movement and circulation pattern onto public roadways. (5) Tree Preservation, Landscaping and Screening: All uses shall conform to the requirements for tree preservation, landscaping and screening as set forth in sections 154.135 and 154.136 of this chapter. (6) Off-Street Parking and Loading: All uses shall conform

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Bartlett · 10.2.2

Definitions

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This section of the Bartlett municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms, including units of measurement, general adjacency concepts, and specific definitions related to adult-use cannabis cultivation and operations.

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granted by the owner to another party, which allows that party's use of all or a portion of the owner's land, generally for a stated purpose including, but not limited to, access, placement of utilities, drainage, or tree preservation. EAVE: The projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of the building. EDUCATIONAL FACILITY: A public, parochial, private, charitable or non-profit school, junior college or university, trade or business schools, including instructional and recreational uses, with...include any soft ground, including compressed gravel or road grindings. Parking lots shall be required to be appropriately lined or striped for parking spaces consistent with its use and the village code, including all zoning and parking regulations. TREE PRESERVATION PLAN: A plan indicating the location of and methodology by which existing plant material is to be preserved during the development of a lot or parcel of land. TREE SURVEY: A scaled drawing accurately locating and indicating the size, condition

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Richton Park · 1472.01

Plan Defined.

Summary

This section establishes the purpose of the Village's tree management program, designates the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Tree Board responsible for the Urban Forestry Management Plan (UFMP), and defines the roles of the Administrative Official in overseeing tree planting, maintenance, and removal. It also mandates a minimum annual budget of $2.00 per capita for urban forest restoration and upkeep.

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Purpose . The purpose of this chapter is to ensure environmentally sensitive site planning to further the preservation of mature trees and natural areas; to protect trees during construction; to facilitate site design and construction which contribute to the long term viability of existing trees; to control the removal of trees when necessary; and, to enable the Village of Richton Park to receive and maintain designation as a Tree City USA. (b) Planning and Zoning Commission . The Village of Richton Park...then the Village shall budget a minimum of twenty-six thousand dollars ($26,000) ($2.00 x 13,000) to be used for the following purposes: (1) Educating the public on the benefits of conservation and environmental preservation; (2) Planting, maintaining, and managing trees and landscaping on public property in the Village; (3) Creating, restoring and expanding wooded property within the Village; (4) Purchasing of conservation easements and/or environmental preserves; and (5) Other purposes specifically described in this chapter

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Country Club Hills · 17.3.01

General Principles of Acceptability

Summary

This section outlines general principles for land subdivision, ensuring conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, facilitating future development, prohibiting restrictive reserve strips, requiring buffer planting for incompatible land uses, ensuring suitable building sites and tree preservation, and providing a mechanism for variations and exceptions under specific hardship conditions.

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screen may be required by the City Council. 5. Building Sites. Every lot must contain a suitable building site, which conforms to the requirements of this ordinance, as determined by the City Engineer. 6. Trees. Valuable large trees shall be preserved, whenever possible, in conformance with the City's Tree Plan. 7. Variations and Exceptions. Variations and exceptions from the design and dimensional standards and improvement requirements of these regulations may be made by the City Council, following a review

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Richton Park · 1472.13

Appeals And Variances.

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for appealing administrative decisions related to the tree management program and for requesting variances from its provisions. Appeals are heard by the Tree Board, and variances are authorized by the Village Board following a Tree Board recommendation.

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desired activity without the alteration of the tree; D. Whether the variance will injure or be wholly compatible with the use and future or existing development of adjacent properties; E. Whether the increased development costs caused by preserving the tree create an undue hardship on the development of the site; F. Whether there is any identified adverse effect of the alteration or preservation on erosion, soil moisture retention, flow of surface water, and drainage systems; G. Whether there...substantial impact to the buffering of residential areas from the noise, glare, and visual effects of non-residential uses; H. The costs versus the benefits of relocating required utility service infrastructure and easements based on preservation or alteration of protected trees; I. Whether the proposed tree replacement procedures adequately mitigate the alteration of the tree; J. Whether the alteration adversely affects the public health, safety or welfare; and K. Whether the granting of the variance will be in harmony with

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