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Palos Park · 1244.075

Payment Of Exaction Fee By Subdividers Or Developers For Parks, School Land Acquisition, Public Transportation Facilities And Libraries.

Summary

This ordinance requires subdividers and developers to contribute money or land for public parks, school land acquisition, transportation facilities, and libraries as a condition of development approval. These contributions are intended to be a fair share of the costs associated with growth and are specifically attributable to the development.

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exempted from payment of the exaction fees imposed in this section: (1) Alterations or expansion of an existing dwelling unit where no additional units are created and the use is not changed; (2) The construction of accessory buildings or structures which are not dwelling units and which do not constitute an increase in intensity of use; and (3) The replacement of a destroyed or partially destroyed building or structure with a new building or structure of approximately the same size

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River Grove · 6.16.4

General Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used in the River Grove municipal ordinance, including terms related to buildings, structures, and property boundaries.

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definition of Accessory Building. BUILDING, DETACHED: A building surrounded by open space on the same lot. A building connected to another building only by an unenclosed structure shall be deemed to be a separate detached building. BUILDING HEIGHT, ACCESSORY BUILDING: The vertical distance measured from the established average finished grade to the highest point of the roof or the highest point of the structure. BUILDING HEIGHT, PRINCIPAL BUILDING: The vertical distance measured from average finished grade, or proposed finished grade...station or for receiving television, radio, data, communication or other signals from other antennas, satellites, or other services. SECONDARY LIVING UNIT: A detached secondary residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a single-family dwelling unit, either located within a detached accessory structure, typically referred to as a "coach house". Also that living space within a detached garage, typically in the space above the ground floor parking stalls. SETBACK: The required minimum distance from a lot line

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Antioch · 7.3.9

Parking In Residential Areas

Summary

This section defines commercial vehicles and off-street parking facilities accessory to residential structures. It restricts the use of these residential parking facilities to passenger vehicles of occupants and their guests, prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles or vehicles associated with adjacent businesses.

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residence or in back of the residence. B. Restrictions: An off street parking facility accessory to a residential structure shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned or used by occupants of the dwelling structure to which the facility is accessory, or by guests of the occupants. Under no circumstances shall a required parking facility accessory to a residential structure be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles belonging

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Palos Park · 1282.05

Use Of Parking Facilities.

Summary

This section restricts the use of off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses in Palos Park. These parking spots are exclusively for passenger automobiles of residents or their guests and cannot be used for commercial vehicles or parking for employees, owners, tenants, visitors, or customers of businesses.

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street parking facilities accessory to a residential use and developed in a Residential District in accordance with this chapter shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory, or by guests of such occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles, or for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors

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Hawthorn Woods · 9.11.3

Additional Regulations, Parking

Summary

This section outlines regulations for off-street parking facilities in Hawthorn Woods, specifying their permitted uses, requirements for joint facilities, how to calculate the number of spaces, and minimum dimensions and access standards.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be used for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guest of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers of business or manufacturing

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North Aurora · 13.1

General provisions

Summary

This section outlines how existing off-street parking and loading requirements are handled, including provisions for existing facilities, damage and destruction, changes in land use, and changes in intensity of use. It mandates that existing facilities not be reduced below current requirements and that new uses or increased intensity require additional parking.

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intensity of use of any building, structure, or parcel of land is increased, additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided. The number of additional parking and loading spaces shall be based on the increase in the number of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity, or other unit of measurement used to calculate the number of required number of parking or loading spaces. Any parking area that must be provided to respond to an increased intensity of use must...street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of such occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers of any business

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Kildeer · 5.13.3

Additional Regulations, Parking

Summary

This section outlines regulations for off-street parking facilities in Kildeer, specifying permitted uses for residential parking, allowing for joint facilities, and detailing minimum dimensions for parking spaces, including accessibility standards for handicapped parking.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be used for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers of business or manufacturing...manner which will least interfere with traffic movements. 2. All areas providing for off street parking facilities shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway not less than nine feet (9') wide for single-family detached or attached dwellings, and twelve feet (12') wide for all other uses, or such additional width and design as shown in section 5-13-5, "Off Street Parking Chart", of this chapter. No driveway across property nor curb cut shall exceed a width

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Peotone · 157.152

Additional Regulations - Parking

Summary

This section outlines regulations for off-street parking in Peotone, specifying who can use residential parking, how joint parking facilities are managed, how to calculate required spaces (including fractional rounding), and minimum dimensions and access requirements for parking spaces.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers or business or manufacturing

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Orland Hills · 159.137

Use Of Parking Facilities

Summary

This section restricts the use of off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses. They can only be used for parking passenger automobiles of occupants or their guests, and not for commercial vehicles or employees/customers of businesses.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structure to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners

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Plano · 5.10.4.1

Use Of Parking Facilities

Summary

This section restricts the use of off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses in Plano. It mandates that these spaces be used solely for passenger automobiles owned by residents or their guests, prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles exceeding two tons or vehicles associated with businesses.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and development in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking and storage of commercial vehicles exceeding two (2) ton capacity or for the parking

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Diamond · 151.176

General Provisions

Summary

This section outlines the scope of off-street parking, stacking, and loading regulations. It specifies that new buildings, structures, and land uses established after the effective date must comply, with exemptions for projects with prior permits. It also addresses requirements for increased intensity of use, changes in use, and the provision of facilities for existing structures.

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accessory parking, stacking and loading facilities shall be provided as required by §§ 151.180 and 151.182. However, where a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, and provided that construction is begun within 1 year of such effective date, and diligently prosecuted to completion, parking and loading facilities as required hereinafter need not be provided. (2) (a) When the intensity of use of any building, structure or premises shall be increased through addition of dwelling...street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers of business

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Westchester · 18.44.080

Parking facilities—Use

Summary

This section restricts the use of off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses in Westchester. These parking spaces are exclusively for passenger automobiles of occupants or their guests, and cannot be used for commercial vehicles or parking for business-related individuals.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential uses and developed in any residence district in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles used by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of the occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners

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Palos Hills · 17.44.030

Construction requirements

Summary

This section outlines the permissible uses of off-street parking facilities in Palos Hills residential districts, restricting their use to occupants' vehicles and guests. It specifically prohibits commercial vehicle parking except for brief pickup and delivery periods, and sets conditions for parking recreational vehicles.

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residential district in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be used primarily for the parking of passenger automobiles and recreational vehicles (as described in subsection B below) owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which said facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees, owners, tenants, visitors or customers of business or manufacturing establishments

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Hoffman Estates · 9.5.1

R-1 One-Family Residential District

Summary

This section establishes the R-1 One-Family Residential District, outlining its purpose for low-density housing with private utilities. It lists permitted uses, including detached dwellings, recreational facilities, public services, and various accessory uses.

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family detached dwellings shall be 25 feet except where the side yard adjoins a street, in which case the required side yard shall be 45 feet. For additional regulations and requirements pertaining to accessory buildings, see Section 9-3-6. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum side yard setback shall be as prescribed by the Village Board. 6. Rear Yard. The minimum rear yard setback for one-family detached dwellings shall be 45 feet. For additional regulations and requirements...pertaining to accessory buildings, see Section 9-3-6. For uses other than dwellings, the minimum rear yard setback shall be as prescribed by the Village Board. 7. Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.2. E. Height Regulations. No portion of any building or structure located in an R-1 Residential District shall exceed 45 feet in height. The maximum height for antennas and communication towers shall be in accordance with Section

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Park City · 6.03.030

General provisions

Summary

This section outlines the general provisions for accessory animal licenses in Park City, specifically focusing on the licensing process for keeping chickens. It details eligibility, application procedures, license terms, limitations on the number of licenses, fees, transferability, conditions for approval, and grounds for revocation.

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supervision of the process of review, permit issuance, enforcement, and revocation of accessory animal licenses pursuant to this chapter. B. Eligibility for License. Only an owner-resident of a property used as a single-family dwelling may apply for and receive an accessory animal license to keep chickens on their property. C. Form of Application. Applications for an accessory animal license must be made in a form and provided in a number determined by the mayor. D. License Term. Accessory

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Dolton · 158.117

Use Of Parking Facilities

Summary

This section restricts the use of off-street parking facilities accessory to residential uses. It mandates that these parking spaces be used solely for passenger vehicles owned by residents or their guests, prohibiting the storage of commercial vehicles or parking for business-related purposes.

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street parking facilities accessory to residential uses and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this chapter shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which said facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. (B) Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees

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Highwood · 11.2.3

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Highwood municipal ordinance provides definitions for zoning-related terms, including the Appearance Review Committee and various types of accessory buildings, structures, and uses.

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OCCUPATION: An occupation or profession customarily carried on by an occupant of a dwelling unit as a secondary use which is clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes. Such a "home occupation" shall be carried on wholly within the principal building or within a building accessory thereto, and not more than one person outside the family shall be employed. There shall be no exterior display, no exterior sign except as allowed in the sign regulations...wall of a building and overhangs the public way. MAYOR: The mayor of the city of Highwood, Illinois. MOBILE HOME: Any vehicle or portable structure constructed so as to permit occupancy thereof for lodging or dwelling purposes or for use as an accessory building or structure in the conduct of a business, trade, or occupation, and which is designed and constructed so that it is, or may be, mounted on wheels and used as a conveyance on streets and highways

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Oak Brook · 13.10B-1

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section defines accessory uses and structures allowed within the Ora2 Office-Research-Assembly District, including various service and maintenance facilities, and employee dwellings. It also incorporates permitted uses from the B2 regional shopping center district and the ORA1 office-research-assembly district.

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delivery trucks, off street parking, central heating and air conditioning plants, and storage areas, yards, shops, and similar facilities that are used solely for operating, servicing, or maintaining the activities and improvements within the district. Accessory structures and uses shall also include dwellings occupied by watchmen, janitors, maintenance and similar employees engaged upon the premises; but no dwelling shall be erected for any other purpose. Permitted uses as allowed in the B2 regional shopping center district. Permitted uses as allowed

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Maple Park · 11.9.3

Additional parking regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for the use of off-street parking facilities in residential districts, restricting their use to specific passenger vehicles and prohibiting commercial vehicles and recreational vehicles unless parked according to specific storage requirements.

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gross vehicle weight) according to Illinois vehicle registration, and passenger vehicle/trailer combination with length not to exceed 25 feet. Such parking facilities shall be used for the parking of permitted vehicles by the occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants. 2. Under no circumstances shall required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles belonging to the employees...zoning code official. I. Schedule of parking requirements. For the following uses, accessory off-street parking spaces shall be provided as required hereinafter. Parking spaces required on a per employee basis shall be based on the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at any one time. SCHEDULE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS Use Number Of Parking Spaces Required Assembly 1 per 300 gross square feet Dwelling units 4 per dwelling unit (2 covered and 2 uncovered), more than

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Lake Bluff · 5.9D-2

General Provisions

Summary

This section outlines the general provisions for accessory animal licenses in Lake Bluff, detailing enforcement, eligibility, application process, license terms, fees, transferability, conditions of approval, and revocation procedures.

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designee shall be responsible for the review, issuance, enforcement, and revocation of accessory animal licenses pursuant to this Article. B. Eligibility; License Types: Only a resident of a property used as a single-family dwelling may apply for and receive an accessory animal license to keep either chickens or bees on their property. C. Form of Application: Applications for an accessory animal license must be made in a form and provided in a number determined by the Village Administrator

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Harvey · 16.76.020

Standards

Summary

This section outlines specific standards and prohibitions for home occupations, restricting who can engage in them, what can be sold, noise levels, and physical alterations to the dwelling. It also clarifies which uses are explicitly not considered home occupations.

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generated by such home occupation that will create greater volumes than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood. G. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal building that is used as the dwelling. It shall not be conducted in accessory buildings and no outdoor storage shall be permitted. H. The home occupation should not change the interior or exterior appearance of the dwelling or premises. I. The use of the dwelling or premises for the home

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Grayslake · 15.16.020

Electrical code

Summary

This section adopts the National Electrical Code 2011, with specific modifications. It mandates additional space in electrical panels for new construction and requires a spare raceway between the basement and attic in dwelling units. It also defines 'Chief Electrical Inspector' and 'Electrical Contractor'.

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thick concrete pad. Article 210 Branch Circuits Table 210.2 Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits add the following: EV and PHEV Charging Stations, Section 625.4.1. Article 210.8(A) Dwelling Units delete in its entirety and replace with the following: (A) Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in locations specified in (1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms (a) Receptacles installed in bathrooms shall not be permitted...more than 6½ feet (2.0 m) above the balcony, deck, porch or patio. 210.52 (G) Basements, Garages and Accessory Buildings delete in its entirety and replace with the following: 210.52(G) Basements, Garages and Accessory Building. For a one-family dwelling, the following provisions shall apply: (1) At least one 20-amp receptacle outlet, in addition to those for specific equipment, shall be installed in each basement, in each attached garage, and in each detached garage or accessory structure with

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Itasca · 150.51

Special Requirements For The Construction Of Multi-Unit Residential Structures

Summary

This section outlines special construction requirements for multi-unit residential structures in Itasca, limiting construction types and mandating specific fire ratings based on the International Building Code 2006.

Section Text

provisions of this section shall apply to all multi-family structures, including hotels, motels, nursing homes, sheltered care facilities, apartments and condominiums, together with their appurtenances and accessory structures except one- and two- family dwellings and one-family town houses, which are not more than three stories in height, and which have eight or less individual dwelling units per structure with a maximum of four units off of, and using, a common entryway. (B) Construction types shall be limited

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Carol Stream · 16.5.2

Off-Street Parking And Loading

Summary

This section outlines the general provisions for off-street parking and loading facilities in Carol Stream. It establishes that these requirements apply to new construction and changes in land use or building intensity, and addresses how existing facilities are treated during reconstruction after damage.

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loading provisions of this chapter shall apply as follows. (a) Accessory off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided as required by the regulations of this section for all buildings and structures erected and all uses of land established in each district after the effective date of this chapter. When the intensity of use of any building, structure, or premises shall be increased through addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, seating capacity or other units...street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of such occupants, unless otherwise permitted in division (B)(2) below. Under no circumstances shall any person use or allow to be used a required parking facility accessory to residential structures

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Bolingbrook · 54.532

Off-street parking

Summary

This section of the Bolingbrook municipal ordinance outlines the requirements for off-street parking facilities, including their use, joint development, computation of required spaces, dimensions, and safe access.

Section Text

street parking facilities accessory to residential use and developed in any residential district in accordance with the requirements of this section shall be used solely for the parking of passenger automobiles owned by occupants of the dwelling structures to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of the occupants, except as provided in subsection (g) of this section. (b) Joint parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities for different buildings, structures or uses, or for mixed uses, may be provided

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