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Hanover Park · 110.5.8

B-1 convenience shopping district

Summary

This section establishes the B-1 convenience shopping district to serve the basic daily shopping needs of nearby residential areas. It outlines permitted uses such as retail, restaurants, and medical clinics, as well as special uses requiring a permit like taverns and cannabis dispensaries.

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facilities in relative proximity to places of residence. 5.8.2. Permitted uses. a. Reserved. b. Accessory uses in accordance with provisions of section 110-6.6 of this chapter. c. Bakeries, less than 2,000 square feet. d. Reserved. e. Package liquor sales. f. Publicly owned and/or operated parking structures. g. Restaurants. h. Medical clinics. i. Office uses. j. Village-owned utilities and facilities. k. Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated. l. Temporary structures incidental...Cross reference— Licenses, permits and business regulations
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South Barrington · 3.2.16

Social Hosting

Summary

This section defines key terms related to social hosting ordinances, including alcohol, alcoholic beverages, events or gatherings, hosts, illicit drugs, parents, persons, public places, and reasonable steps.

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Definitions: ALCOHOL: Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE: Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined...alcoholic beverages and/or illicit drugs at the event or gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic beverages and/or illicit drugs present at the event or gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the event or gathering by inspecting drivers' licenses or other government issued identification cards to ensure that underage persons do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the event or gathering; and supervising the activities of an underage person at the event or gathering or calling for police assistance
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Wilmington · 74.02

Operating requirements

Summary

This section outlines the operating requirements for golf carts and non-highway vehicles on Wilmington city streets. It requires a valid driver's license, restricts operation on roads with speed limits over 35 mph, and specifies conditions for crossing certain highways.

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highway vehicle upon city streets in the city of Wilmington. a. A person shall not drive or operate a golf cart or non-highway vehicle upon any roadway in the city of Wilmington without a valid driver's license. b. It is unlawful to drive or operate a golf cart upon or non-highway vehicle on any roadway in the city of Wilmington with a speed limit greater than thirty-five (35) miles per hour. Provided, however, a golf cart...highway vehicle while under the influence is subject Sections 11-500 through 11-502 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, including, but not limited to, Driving Under the Influence (625 ILCS 5/11-501) and Illegal Transportation or Possession of Alcoholic Liquor in a Motor Vehicle (625 ILCS 5/11-502), and applicable local ordinances. f. Golf carts and non-highway vehicles shall not be operated on sidewalks or other public property not accessible to or authorized for vehicular traffic. g. A person who drives
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Winthrop Harbor · 39.07

Fines Applicable To All Offenses

Summary

This section outlines the fines applicable to various ordinance violations heard in administrative adjudication in Winthrop Harbor. It details set fines for repeat offenses, acknowledging these are administrative aids and not intended to supersede official code penalties.

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Bars $25 $500 110.55 BYOB regulations $250 $500 $750 $750 116.54 Tobacco Sales Restricted to a Minor $100 $500 116.59 Possession of Tobacco Products by Minor $25 $50 $100 $100 117.12(A) $100 $250 $500 $750 119.01 Junk Dealers (license required) $10 1 $500 1 119.04 Junk Dealers (vehicle identification) $10 1 $500 1 119.05 Junk Dealers (junk yards) $10 1 $500 1 119.06 Junk Dealers (nuisance) $10 1 $500 1 125.01 Video Gaming $50 $100 $200 $400 130.01 Curfew...Weapons $100 130.11 Discharge of Firearm $100 $500 130.12 Vagrancy $100 $500 130.13 Spitting in Public Places $100 $500 130.14 Articles on Window Ledges $100 $500 130.15 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia $150 $500 130.16 Possession/Consumption/Transpo rt of Alcoholic Liquor by a Minor $50 $100 $150 $150 130.17 Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor $150 $500 130.18 Destruction of Sex Offender Notifications $100 $500 130.19 Public Urination or Defecation $150 $500 131.01 Assault $100 $500 131.02 Battery
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Hanover Park · 110.5.9

B-2 local business district

Summary

This section establishes the B-2 local business district, outlining its purpose to accommodate a wide range of retail and commercial establishments. It lists permitted uses, such as retail sales, bakeries, and restaurants, and special uses, including automobile dealerships and carwashes, which require additional approval.

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Funeral homes. h. Restaurants. i. Medical clinics. j. Office uses. k. Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated. l. Publicly owned and/or operated parking lots. m. Publicly owned and/or operated parking structures. n. Package liquor sales. o. Theaters and auditoriums. p. Village-owned utilities and facilities. q. Veterinary clinics. r. Temporary structures incidental to and necessary for construction work. s. Accessory uses in accordance with provisions of section 110-6.6 of this chapter. t. Barber, cosmetology...Cross reference— Licenses, permits and business regulations
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Lindenhurst · 131.31

Social Hosting

Summary

This section of the Lindenhurst municipal ordinance defines key terms related to social hosting, including alcohol, alcoholic beverages, events or gatherings, hosting, illicit drugs, parents, persons, public places, and reasonable steps.

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Definitions: ALCOHOL. Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, beer and which contains 1 / 2 of 1% or more of alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with...lots. REASONABLE STEPS. Controlling access to alcoholic beverages at the event or gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic beverages present at the event or gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the event or gathering by inspecting driver's licenses or other government issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the event or gathering; and supervising the activities of minors at the event or gathering, calling for police assistance in the event people
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Hometown · 1.03

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalty provisions for violations of Hometown's code, including rules for multiple offenses, discretion in fine amounts, and a notice-to-appear system for minor offenses.

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different clauses or sections of this Code, the prosecuting officer may elect under which to proceed; however, not more than one recovery shall be held against the same person for the same offense; provided that the revocation of a license or permit shall not be considered a recovery or penalty so as to bar any other penalty from being enforced. (B) Whenever in this Code a minimum but not maximum fine or penalty is imposed, the court...less than $10 nor more than $750 for each offense. [Amended 11-22-2016 by Ord. No. 7-2016] (D) Whenever in this Code an offense is made punishable, except for violations of Chapter 11, Article 2, Alcoholic Liquor Dealers, the prosecuting officer or the police officer or person making the arrest may issue, in lieu of a formal complaint, a notice to appear at the police station in the City of Hometown within 10 days after said arrest
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Downers Grove · Sec 8.2013

General Regulations

Summary

This section outlines general regulations for massage establishments in Downers Grove, mandating compliance with all applicable laws and prohibiting specific actions related to employee and patron attire, touching of sexual or genital areas, administering massages to individuals with skin conditions, and engaging in specified sexual activities.

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Massage Establishment Employee or any other person at any Massage Establishment, shall administer a massage to any part of a patron's body which exhibits any skin fungus, skin infection, skin inflammation or skin eruption, unless a physician duly licensed by the state determines that such persons may be safely massaged, prescribing the conditions thereof. No Massage Establishment Employee or any other person at any Massage Establishment shall perform or conduct any Specified Sexual Activity with or for any Massage...other Massage Establishment Patron or any other person. Gambling and Related Devices Prohibited. No Massage Establishment shall contain any video, pinball, slot, bagatelle, pigeon-hole, pool, or any other games, machines, tables, or implements. Alcohol Prohibition. No alcoholic liquor shall be delivered, received, sold, purchased provided or consumed by any Massage Establishment Employee at any Massage Establishment. (Ord. 4638, Amended, 01/18/2005
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Hillside · 102.36

Drivers

Summary

This section outlines the qualifications and registration requirements for individuals seeking to drive a taxicab in Hillside. It mandates a minimum age, police registration, a valid driver's license, and the submission of personal information, references, and criminal conviction history.

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Qualifications. No person shall be hired or permitted to drive a taxicab unless such person is at least 21 years of age, has registered with the police department as hereinafter provided, and holds a valid driver's license issued pursuant to the provisions of 625 ILCS 5/6-100 et seq., authorizing such person to operate a taxicab as defined in this article. (b) Registration required; application for registration. Each taxicab driver must be registered with the police department and carry...shall issue, or report to the village board his reason or reasons for failing or refusing to issue, said registration card. (d) Prohibited conduct. It shall be unlawful for any taxicab driver, while on duty, to drink any alcoholic liquor, or to use any obscene language in the presence of a passenger or members of the public, or to disturb the peace in any way. (Code
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St. Charles · 9.55.010

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter concerning social hosting. It defines terms such as alcohol, alcoholic beverage, event or gathering, host, parent, and reasonable steps.

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forth. Alcohol: Ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, gin or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or by whatever process produced. Alcoholic beverage: Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and which contains one-half of one percent (0.5%) or more alcohol by volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combines...parking lots. Reasonable steps: Controlling access to alcoholic beverages at the event or gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic beverages present at the event or gathering; verifying the age of persons attending the event or gathering by inspecting drivers licenses or other government-issued identification cards to ensure that minors do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the event or gathering; and supervising the activities of minors at the event or gathering, and/or calling for police assistance in the event
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