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This section outlines the process and requirements for site plan approval by the Building Commissioner in Evergreen Park. It details when site plan approval is necessary for residential and commercial developments, emphasizing the review of design elements to ensure they align with the Code's purposes.

This section outlines the applicability of zoning regulations to new construction, land uses, and alterations, while also establishing provisions for grandfathering existing permits and defining the scope and expiration of special use permits. It also prohibits residential land from being used for access to commercial or industrial areas.

This section of the Barrington Hills municipal ordinance outlines special uses permitted in R1 residential districts. These uses require special use permits and include a variety of facilities such as educational institutions, animal shelters, and non-commercial event facilities accessory to owner-occupied single-family dwellings.

This section outlines permitted uses and accessory structures/uses within Chicago Ridge's C-3 Regional Shopping District. It allows uses from C-1 and C-2 districts (excluding single-family dwellings and apartments), specific commercial facilities like bus depots and outdoor amusements, and health/fitness centers. Accessory uses, including employee dwellings and signs, are also detailed.

This section amends the 2024 International Building Code adopted by the City of Aurora. It renames the code, establishes the Division of Building and Permits and the building official position, outlines the requirement for permits for various construction activities, and details exemptions from permit requirements based on cost.

This section establishes minimum lot dimensions, density requirements per dwelling unit based on bedroom count, and maximum building coverage for various dwelling types within the R-3 High Density Residential District. It also sets building height limits and yard requirements.

This section of Bannockburn's zoning ordinance limits the number of principal buildings and dwellings per lot to one. It also establishes specific construction material requirements and placement/screening standards for accessory structures exceeding 30 square feet.

This section outlines regulations for accessory buildings, structures, and uses in Minooka, requiring compatibility with principal uses and prohibiting them before the principal use is established. It details specific conditions for keeping non-household animals, particularly poultry, and sets dimensional and placement standards for detached accessory buildings in rear yards.

This section outlines the design standards for off-street parking spaces in River Grove, specifying dimensions for parking spaces, vertical clearance, and driveway/aisle widths to ensure adequate access and minimal interference with traffic.

This section revises the Vernon Hills Building Code by establishing its official title, clarifying plumbing code applicability, defining the building commissioner's role and authority, and specifying work exempt from permit requirements. It also deletes provisions related to annual permits.

This section mandates that owners, agents, or persons in possession of buildings in Homewood must number their buildings according to the procedures outlined in the article, with an exception for barns, garages, and other accessory buildings on dwelling premises.

This section allows for the construction of single-family dwellings and accessory buildings on lots that do not meet the minimum lot size requirement, provided the lot was separately owned when its creation was not prohibited and has remained so. It also prohibits combining or subdividing existing lots that are individually non-conforming to prevent further reduction in lot area compliance.

This section of the Sauk Village municipal ordinance establishes design standards for off-street parking facilities. It specifies dimensions for parking spaces and aisles, requirements for vehicular access, and details concerning driveway widths for both residential and multiunit/nonresidential properties.

This section restricts outdoor parking of recreational vehicles to accessory use for single-family dwellings. It sets limits on the number of vehicles, requires specific parking orientation if visible from the street, and mandates screening with fencing or landscaping.

This section outlines the design standards for off-street parking facilities in Park Ridge, specifying dimensions for standard and compact parking spaces, including stall width, length, and aisle width based on parking angle. It also mandates a minimum vertical clearance and details access requirements.

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the municipal code of Inverness. It clarifies general rules of interpretation and defines specific terms such as 'Accessory Buildings and Uses,' 'Agricultural Land,' 'Basement,' and 'Boarding House.'

This section establishes dimensional requirements for off-street parking spaces, including width, length, and vertical clearance. It also mandates specific surfacing, striping, bumper stops, and access design to ensure functionality and safety for vehicular traffic and pedestrian areas.

This ordinance amends the 2012 International Building Code for North Barrington, specifying local adoption of the Illinois plumbing and energy conservation codes, and establishing a Board of Appeals composed of the Village President and Trustees to review code official decisions.

This section outlines the conditions under which a permit application will be approved, denied, or declared void. It details requirements for applicant identity, conformity with ordinances, fee payment, permit posting, construction timelines, and grounds for suspension of residential permits.

This section adopts the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, which incorporates the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE standards. It specifies adoption dates and requirements for both state and privately funded commercial facilities, and allows for adaptations based on local conditions.

This section establishes minimum dimensions and clearance requirements for off-street parking spaces and aisles, details surfacing and striping standards for parking areas, and outlines access requirements for parking facilities to ensure safe and efficient vehicular movement.

This section outlines construction requirements for detached garages in Park Ridge. It specifies different building codes based on the garage's use and size, and details foundation, floor, and door height standards, with specific provisions for garages exceeding 720 square feet, including fire separation requirements.

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-2 Single-Family Residential District, primarily allowing single-family detached dwellings and temporary construction buildings, along with incidental accessory structures and uses that do not involve business or professional activity.

This section defines permitted uses within the Agriculture District of Green Oaks, specifically detailing allowable 'Agriculture' activities. It permits apiaries, crop cultivation, flower farms, and livestock raising, with detailed requirements for the latter including minimum land area, enclosure specifications, and animal limits.

This section of the B-1 Retail and Service Business District zoning ordinance restricts dwelling units to accessory uses, mandates that most business activities be conducted within enclosed buildings, and requires goods sold to be primarily new merchandise sold at retail on-premises. It also imposes performance standard requirements from the M-1 Restricted Manufacturing District on all nonresidential uses.