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Green Oaks · 8.6.6

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section establishes site and structure requirements for the Agriculture District in Green Oaks, specifying minimum lot sizes, frontage, depth, building and impervious surface coverage, yard dimensions, building heights, and minimum ground floor areas for dwellings.

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Building Height: Principal building heights shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty-five feet (35'), whichever is lower. Maximum accessory building heights shall be as stated in subsection 8-5-6B of CHAPTER 5: RESIDENCES DISTRICTS. E.   Ground Floor Area: One-story dwellings shall have a total habitable ground floor...area of not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. Dwellings having more than one story shall have not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of ground floor area. F.   Accessory Buildings: A single-family dwelling shall be deemed the principal building on a lot regardless of its size compared to any agriculture use accessory buildings. All accessory buildings shall have the same front yard, side yard, and rear yard requirements
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Lynwood · 114.2

Definitions

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This section of the Lynwood municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used within the chapter, with a particular focus on defining different types of adult-use cannabis business establishments and related terms as established by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.

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occupying not more than 30 percent of the rear and side yard of the main buildings, and which does not exceed 14 feet in height. Building area means the maximum horizontal projected area of a building including its accessory buildings, excluding open steps, terraces and cornices projecting not more that 60 inches. Building, detached, means a building surrounded by an open space on the same lot as the principal building. Building, height of, means the vertical distance measured from...more or less transiently, without provisions for cooking by guests or for meals for guests. Lot means a parcel of land occupied, intended or designated to be occupied in one-family dwelling districts and two-family dwelling districts by one building and the accessory buildings, or uses customarily incidental to it, and in other districts by one or more buildings and the accessory buildings, or customarily incidental uses, including such open spaces as are required by this chapter. Lot area
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Lindenhurst · 159.6.102

Detailed Standards For Accessory Uses In Residential Districts

Summary

This section outlines detailed standards for antennas in Lindenhurst's residential districts, including limitations on the number, size, and placement of antennas and towers. It also specifies requirements for building permits, engineering reports, and safety features for taller antenna towers.

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into any required yard. (E)   Home Occupations And Home Offices: The following specific standards will be used for home occupations and home offices located as accessory uses in all residential zoning districts. (1)   No person may be employed other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises. (2)   The use of the dwelling unit for the home occupation or home office must be clearly incidental and secondary to its use for residential purposes. No more than...regulations: (1)   Electric vehicle charging infrastructure at single-family and multiple-family dwellings must be designated for private use only. (2)   In residential zoning districts, electric vehicle charging infrastructure located at single-family and multiple-family dwellings, which include garages or similar accessory structures, may not be free-standing and should be mounted to or located within a structure. In multiple-family dwellings where garages or similar structures may not exist, electric vehicle charging stations should follow the standards established
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Warrenville · 1. General Provisions
Summary

This section establishes compatibility requirements for accessory uses and structures, generally requiring them to be established after the principal use. It outlines specific exceptions for accessory structures on vacant contiguous parcels under unified ownership, with conditions for future separation.

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into required yards as set forth in Section 10.A.3 of the Zoning Ordinance (O2019-34, 6-17-19) Religious study groups and similar secular and non-secular activities conducted in a structure occupied as a dwelling unit shall be considered permitted accessory uses in the residential zoning districts. (Ord. 2276, 4-18-06) B. Location Accessory uses may be located in courtyards and required yards only as provided in Table 10B. No accessory structure, except fences as defined herein
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Chicago · 17.8.0500

Mandatory Planned Development Thresholds.

Summary

This section mandates planned development review and approval for specific types of development. These include developing air rights above public ways or public purposes, and establishing or expanding non-accessory parking facilities in certain zoning districts.

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received. 17-8-0503-C Planned development review and approval is required for the creation, establishment or erection of non-accessory parking facilities in "D" districts located outside the boundaries of the Central Area Parking District if such non-accessory parking facility contains 250 parking spaces or more. (See also Sec. 17-4-0800) 17-8-0504 Hospitals, Colleges, Universities and Campus-Style Institutional Uses. Planned development review and approval is required for development of land to be used...exempt from this requirement. Additionally, outside the area bounded by Chicago Avenue, Lake Michigan, Cermak Road and Halsted Street, the following are exempt from this mandatory PD threshold: 1.   residential structures containing 3 or fewer dwelling units and structures that are accessory or additions thereto; and 2.   other buildings, structures or parking areas that are accessory or an addition to an existing building, structure or use and are either 500 square feet or less in enclosed floor area
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Wadsworth · 10.5.7

Standards For Accessory Uses

Summary

This section defines and regulates accessory uses within Wadsworth's zoning code. It outlines general principles for accessory uses and provides specific standards for accessory buildings and uses associated with residential districts, including limitations on size and number.

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principal use to which it is accessory. (Ord. 94-397, 4-5-1994) 2.   For Residential Uses (SE, SR And SD Districts): a.   Stables, barns, gazebos, private greenhouses, sheds or buildings for domestic storage are accessory buildings to a single-family dwelling. Freestanding garages up to a size of seven hundred twenty (720) square feet will not be considered accessory buildings in homes which lack an attached garage but will be considered part of the principal building. No more than...total square footage of all accessory buildings on a parcel or lot is to be determined by the total square footage of the living space of the single-family dwelling and the size of the lot or parcel. The maximum square footage that the accessory buildings may aggregate shall be determined as follows: (1)   In the SD (properties over 1 acre in size), SE and SR Zoning Districts, fifty percent (50%) of the total living space of the single-family
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Lake Bluff · 10.5.10

Swimming Pools

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This section outlines setback requirements for swimming pools and accessory equipment in residential districts. It differentiates between in-ground and above-ground pools, with above-ground pools having more restrictive lot line setbacks based on their height. The water containment area of both types of pools is included in impervious surface and lot coverage calculations.

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included in calculating the gross floor area and total lot coverage area restrictions of the property pursuant to sections 10-5-6 and 10-5-8, respectively, of this chapter. C.   Use Restrictions: 1.   Swimming pools accessory to a single-family dwelling, where used solely by the residents of the lot on which they are located or their invited guests, are a permitted accessory use. 2.   Swimming pools shall be permitted only upon the issuance of a special use permit
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Orland Hills · 159.005

Building Height, Bulk, And Lot Coverage

Summary

This section outlines specific building height allowances for various public and institutional structures, modifies height and yard requirements for single- and two-family dwellings, permits certain structures to exceed height limits based on other ordinances, regulates accessory building construction and use, and defines front yard impervious surface limitations.

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back from each yard line at least one foot for each foot of additional building height above the height limit otherwise provided in the district in which the building is located. (B)   Single-family and two-family dwellings may be increased in height by not more than ten feet when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements of the district in which they are located by not less than ten feet, but they shall not exceed...height in accordance with existing or hereafter adopted ordinances of the village. (D)   No 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 on the premises. (E)   Every parts of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed except for accessory buildings on the rear yard, and except for the ordinary projections
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Rockdale · 90.112

R-1 (one-family) zone and R-2 (two-family) zone

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses in R-1 (single-family) and R-2 (two-family) zones in Rockdale, including residential structures, accessory buildings, home occupations, and specific horticultural uses. It also establishes minimum square footage requirements for new residential construction based on lot width.

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constructed within an R-1 or R-2 zoning district in the village, said building shall conform to the following restrictions and limitations: (1) No newly constructed private garage shall be larger than the attached residential dwelling. (2) All new construction of accessory buildings shall be allowed in the rear 66 feet of the lot only. (3) All newly constructed detached accessory buildings shall not increase the combined total square footage of all detached accessory buildings
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Carpentersville · 16.14.010

R-4 residential district—Single-family attached townhouse dwellings

Summary

This section establishes zoning regulations for the R-4 residential district, primarily for single-family attached townhouses, and outlines permitted and special uses within this zone. It also begins to define lot size requirements.

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moderate-density housing consisting primarily of townhouses, in areas designated as appropriate by the comprehensive plan. B. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within the R-4 district: 1. Townhouses; 2. Single-family detached dwellings; 3. Home occupations, as an accessory use operated in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.18.020(A)(6); 4. Public or private parks and playgrounds. C. Special Uses. The following uses are special uses within the R-4 district: 1. Two-unit dwelling...greater 15 A minimum separation of twenty-five (25) feet is required between townhouse buildings. For the purpose of side yard regulations, a single-family attached dwelling (townhouse) shall be considered as one building occupying one lot. G. Maximum Lot Coverage. The total lot area occupied by any principal building(s), and accessory building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed sixty percent (60%). On an existing lot of record with a lot width of less than
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Minooka · 5.7.4

B2 Commercial District

Summary

This section establishes the B2 Commercial District classification, intended to accommodate highway-oriented services and a broad range of specialized commercial uses, including those permitted in the B1 District. It lists specific permitted uses within this district.

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gases, except those that are in the original sealed containers. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses including, but not limited to, off street parking, off street loading and signs as herein regulated and dwelling units or lodging rooms customarily accessory to religious institutional uses and clubs and lodges. B.   Conditional Permitted Uses 1. See section 5-11-9 of this title. 1: Other uses similar to the above permitted uses. Amusement establishments, outdoor - par 3, miniature...Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when privately owned and operated. Pet service, domestic and overnight boarding services. Radio and television towers, receiving or transmitting. Railroad rights-of-way. Rebound tumbling (trampoline) centers and go-kart tracks. Single-family dwellings when designed as an integral part of a building, the principal use of which is a permitted or conditional permitted use, and when occupied by the proprietor of such use. Theaters, outdoor, provided that vehicular entrance and exit driveways intersect
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Old Mill Creek · 3.5-C

Special Uses

Summary

This section outlines a list of special uses that are permitted within the Special Retail District of Old Mill Creek, subject to the issuance of a special use permit. It categorizes these uses into residential, retail/business, service, recreation/social, and public utility/service categories.

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Article 16: (A)   Residential uses: (1)   Single-family attached dwellings, including townhouses; (2)   Multiple-family dwellings; (3)   Apartments above shops; (4)   Senior care facilities; (5)   Group homes for developmentally disabled; and (6)   Single-family detached dwellings. (B)   Retail/business uses: (1)   Automobile accessory and parts shops, including servicing and installation of products; (2)   Blueprinting and photocopying establishments; (3)   Business and professional offices; (4)   Business machine repair and service; (5)   Dry-cleaning and laundry establishments, including self-service, coin-operated equipment; provided
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Thornton · 11.2.4

Building regulations

Summary

This section outlines specific regulations regarding building height, bulk, and lot coverage for various building types, including public buildings, dwellings, accessory buildings, and appurtenances. It modifies or supplements general district regulations by providing specific dimensional requirements and limitations.

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building is set back from each yard line at least one foot for each foot of additional building height above the height limit otherwise provided in the district in which the building is located.2. Single-family and two-family dwellings may be increased in height by not more than 10 feet when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements of the district in which they are located by not less than 10 feet, but they shall...building height of more than one story or 17 feet, whichever is greater.5. No 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 on the premises.6. Every part of a required yard shall be open to the sky, unobstructed, except for the ordinary projections of sills, belt courses, cornices and ornamental features projecting
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Dolton · 158.008

Building Height, Bulk And Lot Coverage

Summary

This section establishes regulations for building height, bulk, and lot coverage in Dolton, outlining specific height limits for various building types, including public buildings, dwellings, and appurtenances, as well as rules for accessory buildings.

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back from each rear line at least one foot for each foot of additional building height above the height limit otherwise provided in the district in which the building is located. (2)   Single-family and two-family dwellings may be increased in height by not more than ten feet when the side and rear yards are increased over the yard requirements of the district in which they are located by not less than ten feet, but they shall not exceed...such a building project into such easement area. (3) Time of construction; use restricted. No 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. (C) Open spaces; obstructions in required yards. (1) Open spaces, off-street parking and loading spaces. No usable open space or off-street parking space or loading space existing or provided hereafter for any building shall
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Carpentersville · 16.14.015

R-4-A residential district—Single-family attached townhouse dwellings

Summary

This section establishes the R-4-A residential district in Carpentersville for single-family attached townhouse dwellings in specific areas to maintain their historic development pattern and facilitate context-sensitive redevelopment. It outlines permitted uses such as townhouses and single-family detached dwellings, and special uses including two-unit dwellings, community churches, and various institutions and recreational facilities.

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historic pattern of development in, and facilitating context-sensitive redevelopment of, these certain townhouse residential areas. B. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted within the R-4-A district: 1. Townhouses; 2. Single-family detached dwellings; 3. Home occupations, as an accessory use operated in accordance with the provisions of Section 16.18.020(A)(6); 4. Public or private parks and playgrounds. C. Special Uses. The following uses are special uses within the R-4-A district: 1. Two-unit...another dwelling unit on an adjacent lot: Zero feet. 4. Side yard, on the side of the dwelling unit not abutting or connected to another dwelling unit on an adjacent lot: Five feet. 5. Rear yard: Fifteen (15) feet. F. Maximum Lot Coverage. The total lot area occupied by any principal building(s), and accessory building(s), together with all impervious surfaces, shall not exceed sixty-five (65) percent. Concrete stoops not exceeding five feet wide by five feet long
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Palatine · 11.01

General requirements of all business districts

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for all business districts in Palatine, including conformance to other laws, specific business operating standards, and regulations for outside sales and display, with enumerated exceptions.

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principal building is set back five (5) feet or less, then the permitted obstruction setback is two (2) feet from any lot line. ..... (g) Compatible uses. A proposed use which is not specified as a permitted, special or accessory use in a particular business district shall be considered compatible if it meets the following standards, as determined by the administrator and ratified by the village board: ..... (1) The proposed use shall meet the intent of the subject zoning district...west and subject to the following conditions: ..... (2) Dwelling units shall have a minimum floor area of three hundred (300) square feet per bedroom or meet the minimum building code and life safety requirements ..... (3) Dwelling units shall be attached and accessory to the principal business use. ..... (4) In any building occupied in part by residential uses, business uses shall not be located above the level of the first story ceiling. ..... (5) Dwelling units shall conform to the parking regulations
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North Riverside · 15.52.010

2009 International Building Code—Adopted—Exceptions

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This section adopts the 2009 International Building Code for nonresidential and multi-family structures in North Riverside. It makes several amendments, including updating the jurisdiction's name, replacing references to the International Plumbing Code with the Illinois Plumbing Code, deleting the section on work exempt from permits, and modifying the permit expiration and extension provisions.

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fire door in compliance with section 715. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. 2. Ducts in a private garage and ducts penetrating the walls or ceilings separating the dwelling unit from the garage shall be encapsulated in construction equal to that of those walls and ceilings, and shall have no openings into the garage. 16. Section 415.6.1 Combustible Dusts, Grain Processing And Storage. Delete this section in its entirety...substitute with the following new section 508.2.5: Section 508.2.5 Separation Of Incidental Accessory Occupancies. Where table 508.2.5 allows the option of fire rated separation or automatic fire extinguishing protection, both options shall be used. Exception: Incidental accessory occupancies within and serving a dwelling unit are not required to comply with this section. 20. Section 508.3 Nonseparated Occupancies. Delete this section in its entirety. (All mixed occupancies shall be separated in accordance with table 508.4.) 21. Section 508.4.4 Separation. Revise
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McCook · 98.73

Areas

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This section outlines specific requirements for yards and lot areas for buildings and structures in the Residence 'R' Zone in McCook, including front, side, and rear yard depths, and maximum lot coverage.

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rear yard having an average depth of not less than 50 feet. (d) Lot coverage. Not more than 35 percent of the area of a lot may be covered by main buildings, structures or accessory buildings. (e) Lot area. Every dwelling erected or structurally altered shall be on a lot having an area of not less than 10,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 75 feet; provided, however, that a single...less area and width, the title to which has been recorded before the enactment of this chapter, may be improved with a single-family dwelling provided all yards and open spaces are within 75 percent of those required herein; and provided further, the total lot area is not less than 7,500 square feet. (f) Accessory buildings; garages. Accessory buildings shall not encroach upon the front yard. They may encroach upon the side and rear yards, provided no buildings
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Crete · 28.328

Same—Special location plan

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This section outlines the requirements for a special location plan when off-street parking is located on a lot separate from the primary use. It details the necessary components of the plan, specifies maximum walking distances for parking in different zoning districts, and establishes a process for plan review and approval by the zoning administrator and plan commission.

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parking facility to the nearest point of the building that such parking facilities are required to serve: a. Residential Districts: All single- and two-family parking areas shall be on the same lot as the dwelling unit such parking areas are accessory to. All multifamily parking areas shall be on the same lot or a commonly owned lot of the multifamily buildings such parking areas are accessory to. The parking areas for all other uses shall be located within
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Aurora · 49.108.5

"O" Office District

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This section of Aurora's municipal ordinance outlines regulations for the 'O' Office District, primarily requiring all activities except parking to be conducted within enclosed buildings. It specifies limited exceptions for incidental storage, minor retail, and specific types of displays, with a strict prohibition on window displays visible from the public way.

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Regulations . Permitted uses . The Permitted Uses for this district as identified in Table One: Use Categories shall apply. Conditional Use . The Conditional Uses for this district as identified in Table One: Use Categories shall apply. Accessory Uses . Limited but Permitted Uses . Dwelling units, provided they are located above the first floor and above a permitted use and that lot area, side and rear yards as required for dwelling units in the R-5 Multiple-Family Dwelling District of this ordinance
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Aurora · 49.108.2

"B-1" Business District--Local Retail

Summary

This section outlines regulations for the "B-1" Business District, focusing on local retail. It details permitted and conditional uses, accessory dwelling unit provisions, and specific bulk restrictions including height and setbacks.

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Regulations . Permitted Uses. The Permitted Uses for this district as identified in Table One: Use Categories shall apply. Conditional Uses. The Conditional Uses for this district as identified in Table One: Use Categories shall apply. Accessory Uses. Limited but Permitted Uses. Dwelling units, provided they are located above the first floor and above a permitted use and that all lot area, side and rear yards as required for dwelling units in The R-5 Multiple-Family Dwelling District of this
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Hodgkins · 10.4A-2

Site And Structure Requirements

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This section establishes site and structure requirements for the Residence R Zone in Hodgkins, detailing maximum building height, and specific requirements for front, side, and reversed corner yards for residential lots.

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Rear yards - AC compressors, bow or bay windows, sidewalks, driveways, generators, and chimneys. 2.   Lot Coverage: Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of a lot may be covered by main buildings, structures, or accessory buildings. 3.   Lot Area: Every dwelling erected or structurally altered shall be on a lot having an area of not less than six thousand (6,000) square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than fifty feet...area and width, the title to which has been recorded before the effective date hereof, may be improved with a single-family dwelling, provided all yards and open spaces are within seventy five percent (75%) of those required herein; and provided further, the total lot area is not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet. 4.   Accessory Buildings: a.   Accessory buildings shall not encroach upon the front yard. They may encroach upon the side yards, provided no buildings
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Lake Barrington · 8.4.1

R-5 Single-Family Residential District

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This section outlines the regulations for the R-5 Single-Family Residential District in Lake Barrington, emphasizing a rural character. It specifies permitted, special, and prohibited uses, along with strict minimum lot size, building height, and floor area requirements for dwellings.

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district is the provision of an area of residential living of such character as fits the rural nature of the village. B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in an R-5 district are: Accessory uses. Single-family detached dwellings, one per lot. Solar energy systems, building mounted. Temporary buildings and signs for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the construction period. C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in an R-5 district only...story dwellings shall have a total ground floor area of not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet. Dwellings having more than one story shall have not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of ground floor area with a total of not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet. H.   Accessory Structures: Accessory structures shall not be closer to side or rear lot lines than ten percent (10%) of the average width
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Palos Heights · 153.22

Off-Street Parking, Use And Bulk Regulations, Multiple-Family Residence District

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This section establishes standards for the provision, computation, size, access, and location of off-street parking for multiple-family residences. It specifies that parking spaces must be used for passenger automobiles and outlines requirements for collective provision and design.

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spaces. Accessory parking spaces located on the same lot as occupied by the use served may be open to the sky or enclosed in a building. (2)   Surfacing. All open off-street parking areas, except parking spaces accessory to a single-family dwelling, shall be improved with a compacted macadam base not less than 4 inches thick, surfaced with asphaltic concrete or some comparable all-weather dustless material. (3)   Screening and landscaping. All open automobile parking areas containing more than
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Morton Grove · 12.3.4

Home Occupations

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This section permits home occupations in all residential dwelling units in Morton Grove, provided they are compatible with neighborhood character and adhere to specific operational and physical standards to ensure they remain incidental to residential use.

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occupations of the type that will be compatible with the neighborhood character, and will comply with the following standards: The home occupation and all related activity, including minimal incidental storage, shall be conducted completely within the dwelling unit and any totally enclosed accessory structure. The outside display of goods and the outside storage of equipment, materials, or motor vehicles utilized exclusively in the home occupation shall be prohibited. The home occupation shall not generate noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, noxious...residence on the premises and to one nonresident person. There shall be no signs, display, or activity that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being used, in part, for any purpose other than that of a dwelling. No alteration of any kind shall be made to the principal building which changes its residential character as a dwelling unit, including the enlargement of public utility services or the installation of special equipment attached to walls, floors or ceilings
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