This section outlines vegetation control requirements for utilities within Bloomingdale's rights-of-way. Electric utilities must comply with state laws and local agreements, while other utilities require permits for tree trimming and are held responsible for damaged or improperly pruned trees.
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determined by the Village Engineer. (Ord. 2008-11, 1-28-2008; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)
C. Specimen Trees Or Trees Of Special Significance: The Village may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
D. Chemical Use:
1. Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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North Chicago·9.7.18
VEGETATION CONTROL
Summary
This section outlines vegetation control requirements for utilities operating in North Chicago's rights-of-way. It mandates electric utilities to comply with state laws and other utilities to obtain a tree trimming permit, ensuring competent work and proper waste removal.
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work day. Landscape waste may not accumulate or be stockpiled in any location without express written permission from the City.
(c) Specimen Trees or Trees of Special Significance. The City may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
(d) Chemical Use.
(1) Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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Deerfield·19.80
Vegetation Control:
Summary
This section outlines vegetation control requirements for utilities operating in Deerfield's public rights-of-way. Electric utilities must comply with state laws and local regulations, while other utilities require a permit for tree trimming, ensuring compliance with accepted practices and compensation for damages.
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with, any fines assessed pursuant to section 21-8A of this Code. (Ord. 0-18-26, 8-6-2018)
(c) Specimen Trees Or Trees Of Special Significance: The Village may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
(d) Chemical Use:
(1) Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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Deerfield·19.80
Vegetation Control:
Summary
This section outlines vegetation control requirements for utilities operating in Deerfield's public rights-of-way. Electric utilities must comply with state laws and local regulations, while other utilities require a permit for tree trimming, ensuring compliance with accepted practices and compensation for damages.
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with, any fines assessed pursuant to section 21-8A of this Code. (Ord. 0-18-26, 8-6-2018)
(c) Specimen Trees Or Trees Of Special Significance: The Village may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
(d) Chemical Use:
(1) Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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Bensenville·12.10.17
Construction Methods And Materials
Summary
This section outlines specific construction methods and materials for work in Bensenville's public ways. It details requirements for boring/jacking operations, including pit management, diameter limitations, and tree preservation, and specifies trenching standards referencing IDOT specifications.
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more than one inch (1").
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 shall be bored under or around the root system.
2. Trenching: Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance on public ways shall be done in accordance with all applicable provisions...keep excavated material off of the right of way, said material shall be hauled to an off road location.
c. Drip Line Of Trees: The permittee shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village 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 For Road
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Winnetka·Section 14.04.170 Trees And Vegetation.
Summary
This section governs the management of trees and vegetation in relation to utility facilities in Winnetka's public rights-of-way and on Village property. It establishes rules for keeping utility wires and poles away from vegetation, reserves tree trimming exclusively for the Village or its designee, prohibits utilities from damaging or removing trees, and mandates notification to the Village if vegetation contacts utility facilities.
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utility’ s facilities.
D. Chemicals Prohibited . No utility shall spray, inject or pour any chemicals on or near any trees, shrubs or other vegetation in the Village for any purpose, including the control of growth, insects or disease.
E. Tree Preservation and Protection Plan . The Director of Public Works shall require the permittee to provide a tree preservation and protection plan that meets all requirements of section 15.28.070 of this Code, provided that the Director of Public Works has determined
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Sleepy Hollow·8.5.8
Natural areas and landscaping
Summary
This section outlines regulations for the protection and preservation of natural areas within Sleepy Hollow's Business Districts. It specifically addresses woodlands, wetlands, and floodways/floodplains, mandating preservation and limiting alterations, while also establishing landscaping standards to promote a wooded character.
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greater than 10,000 square feet covered by trees with generally interlocking canopies, where the canopy trees have a diameter, at breast height (dbh), of at least eight inches. Woodland areas shall be protected and preserved by limiting clearing and the cutting of trees therein. No more than 40 percent of woodland area trees shall be cut or destroyed. Where the full width of a bufferyard is within a woodland, that bufferyard area shall be exempt from the buffer planting...buffer yards, shall have an average of at least 15 trees per acre. Any combination of canopy trees of three inch caliper or evergreen trees of six foot height may be used. 3. Existing trees: Existing trees located on the property and preserved as part of the landscape shall count on a one for one basis for the required material. 4. Natural areas: Natural areas are those portions of the buffer yards that are planted with canopy trees, understory trees
Zoning & Land Use
Roselle·18.111
Construction methods and materials
Summary
This section outlines construction methods and materials for facilities in public ways, detailing requirements for boring, jacking, and trenching operations, including safety measures, excavation timelines, and tree preservation.
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pipe by more than one (1) inch.
d. Borings with diameters six (6) inches or less. Borings of six (6) inches or less in diameter may be accomplished by either jacking, guided with auger or following pipe method.
e. Tree preservation. Any facility located within the drip line of any tree shall be bored under or around the root system in a manner so as to avoid damage to the tree.
(2) Trenching. Trenching for facility installation, repair, or maintenance...Where it is impossible to keep excavated material off of the right-of-way, said material shall be hauled to an off-road location.
c. The permittee shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the village 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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Wheaton·58.239
Construction methods and materials
Summary
This section outlines specific construction methods and material requirements for public way projects in Wheaton, covering boring/jacking and trenching operations, with detailed standards for pit dimensions, backfilling, shoring, and boring diameters.
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following pipe by more than one inch.
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 following pipe method.
e. Tree preservation. Any Facility located within the drip line of any tree shall be Bored under or around the root system.
(2) Trenching. Trenching for Facility installation, repair, or maintenance on Public Ways shall be done in accordance with all applicable provisions Section...keep excavated material off of the right-of-way, said material shall be hauled to an off-road location.
c. No trenching within drip line. The Permittee shall not trench within the drip line of any tree designated by the City 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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Lake Villa·10.4.6
Landscaping
Summary
This section outlines the purpose and applicability of landscaping regulations in Lake Villa, aiming to enhance visual appeal, environmental conditions, and buffer land uses. It details specific triggers for compliance, such as building construction, additions, parking lot installations, and changes in use.
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heat;
3. Screen parking lots and vehicular use areas from view of persons on streets or adjoining properties;
4. Provide transition buffers between different intensity land uses and zoning districts;
5. Help prevent light spillover;
6. Preserve and protect existing trees and natural landscape features from destruction and removal; and
7. Promote the preservation and use of native plants.
B. Applicability: Unless otherwise expressly stated, the landscaping standards of this section apply to all of the following:
1. The construction...most recent edition of "American Standard For Nursery Stock", published by the American Association Of Nurserymen. Plants shall be nursery grown and balled and burlapped.
3. Additional Landscape Treatment: All required landscape areas not dedicated to trees, shrubs or preservation of existing vegetation shall be landscaped with grass, ground cover, or other landscape treatment, not including sand, rock or pavement.
4. Species Mix: For each plant type (i.e., canopy tree) associated with the landscape requirements of this section, no single
Zoning & Land Use
Lake Bluff·7.3.11
Vegetation Control
Summary
This section mandates compliance with the village's tree preservation ordinance for utility work and generally prohibits the use of chemicals on vegetation, with a narrow exception for brush-killing chemicals if no other method is practicable and approved by the deputy building commissioner.
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Compliance With Tree Preservation Regulations: All work pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of the village tree preservation ordinance.
B. Chemical Use:
1. Except as provided in subsection B2 of this section, no utility shall spray, inject or pour any chemicals on or near any trees, shrubs or vegetation in the village for any purpose, including the control of growth, insects or disease.
2. Spraying of any type of brush killing chemicals will not be permitted
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Olympia Fields·6.108
Landscape plans for new construction (development/commercial and residential)
Summary
This section mandates landscape plans for new construction and developments in Olympia Fields that involve tree removal. The plans must detail existing and proposed trees, replacement trees, buffer areas, and site features, adhering to specific measurement and content requirements.
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code.
(b) Landscape plan. The landscape plan shall include:
(1) All trees that are greater than ten inches (10") in diameter at DBH or tree areas within the legal boundaries of the property, noting all tree drip lines;
(2) Tree preservation plan in accordance with section 6-109 of this article;
(3) Location of trees to be removed and replaced, the location of replacement trees, and areas proposed for additional landscaping. At a minimum said plan shall show the following
Environment & Natural Resources
Schiller Park·96.160
Vegetation Control
Summary
This section outlines vegetation control regulations within Schiller Park's rights-of-way, differentiating requirements for electric utilities from other utilities. It mandates compliance with state laws for electric utilities and requires permits and adherence to specific pruning standards for other utilities, with provisions for damaged or significant trees.
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require the removal and replacement of trees if trimming or radical pruning would leave them in an unacceptable condition.
(C) Specimen Trees or Trees of Special Significance. The Village Engineer may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
(D) Chemical Use.
(1) Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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Mettawa·Section 5.215. Vegetation Control.
Summary
This section outlines vegetation control requirements for utilities within the public right-of-way in Mettawa. Electric utilities must comply with state laws and local agreements, while other utilities require a permit for tree trimming, with specific provisions for competent workers, damage compensation, and preservation of significant trees.
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require the removal and replacement of trees if trimming or radical pruning would leave them in an unacceptable condition.
C. Specimen Trees or Trees of Special Significance. The Village Engineer may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
D. Chemical Use.
1. Except as provided in the following paragraph, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
Old Mill Creek·151.20
Vegetation Control
Summary
This section outlines regulations for tree trimming and vegetation control within public rights-of-way in Old Mill Creek. It distinguishes requirements for electric utilities from those for other utilities, with the latter needing a permit and adherence to specific standards for tree pruning.
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require the removal and replacement of trees if trimming or radical pruning would leave them in an unacceptable condition.
(C) Specimen trees or trees of special significance. The Village Engineer may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
(D) Chemical use.
(1) Except as provided in division (D)(2) below, no utility shall spray, inject
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East Dundee·158.03
Plan Requirements
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for landscape, screening, and tree preservation plans. It mandates that these plans be prepared by an Illinois registered landscape architect and submitted for approval by village staff for projects requiring site plan review or a special use permit. The plans must detail existing and proposed features, vegetation, and site grading.
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following shall establish the standards for the preparation and submission of required plans for landscape, screening and tree preservation.
(A) Landscape plan required. A landscape plan approved by the village staff on the basis of the standards set forth in this chapter shall be required for all projects requiring site plan review and/or a special use permit.
(B) Content of landscape plan. All landscape plans shall be prepared by an Illinois registered landscape architect and shall include or have attached...protected trees" must be tagged on-site and identified on the plan in tabular form. The sum of all such protected trees may then be used to meet site landscape requirements. The provisions to be implemented for preserving existing trees should be specified on the landscape plan. If required for reasons of clarity, this information may be placed on an additional illustration or prepared as a tree protection plan.
(6) Details of all fences and walls proposed to be constructed
Zoning & Land Use
Lisle·5.12.13
Landscape Plan Requirements
Summary
This section outlines the requirements for landscape plans submitted to the Municipality of Lisle. It specifies that plans must be prepared by a registered landscape architect and details the extensive content required, including existing and proposed site features, plant materials, and installation methods.
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installation including grass seed mixes.
7. The location, size, and common name of all existing plant material intended to be preserved on the site and within twenty five feet (25') of the site.
8. A tree survey and tree preservation plan as set forth in this Chapter.
9. Section details of all fences, bridges, retaining walls, or other similar elements proposed to be located on the site.
10. Section details of typical planting methods.
11. Final opinion of probable landscape
Zoning & Land Use
Willowbrook·9.7.04
Improvements
Summary
This section establishes minimum standards for public and private improvements in subdivisions, re-subdivisions, and planned developments in Willowbrook. It mandates adherence to the Village's Public Improvements Specification Manual and outlines general requirements and specific width standards for street construction.
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line must support an adequate mat of grass. Provision shall be made to assure growth of all landscaping. Street trees shall be planted on both sides of each proposed street except where there are existing trees present and preserved. Street trees newly planted shall be no further apart than fifty (50) feet or one tree per inside lot and two (2) trees on corner lots, whichever is greater. The types of trees shall be limited to those varieties as approved
Lake Forest·99.037
Required Materials; Final
Summary
This section outlines the required materials that must be submitted for final consideration of a subdivision or planned development plan by the Plan Commission. It specifies plans for conservation areas, building envelopes, street trees, and landscaping, with provisions for waivers by the Director of Community Development.
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Plan Commission.
(B) Any of the requirements may be waived by the Director of Community Development if it is determined that they are not applicable based on the materials submitted for tentative approval.
(1) Plan of conservation areas, tree preservation protection areas and no disturbance areas. The final plan or plat of subdivision shall reflect all conservation, tree preservation, no disturbance and landscape areas as approved by the Plan Commission and City Council.
(2) Building envelope. The final plan
Zoning & Land Use
Bellwood·99.076
Trees; Vegetation Control
Summary
This section requires compliance with Bellwood's tree and vegetation preservation requirements for work in public rights-of-way. It also prohibits the use of chemical brush killers unless a utility demonstrates it's the only practicable method.
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Compliance with tree and vegetation protection. All work pursuant to this section shall be subject to the tree preservation requirements for tree, vegetation and landscaping requirements of the village set forth in Chapter 100 of this Code of Ordinances.
(B) Chemical use. Spraying of any type of brush killing chemicals will not be permitted on rights-of-way unless the utility demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Comptroller that such spraying is the only practicable method of vegetation control
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Winnetka·Section 15.28.080 Authority Of Director
Summary
This section grants the Director broad authority and discretion over all decisions related to tree enhancement, preservation, protection, and removal. This includes approving tree protection plans, allowing plan modifications, and enforcing the chapter's provisions through standard building and construction enforcement procedures.
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Tree Enhancement, Preservation and Protection. The Director shall have full authority and discretion to make all decisions pertaining to tree enhancement, preservation and protection, as provided in this chapter, which shall include but not be limited to the following powers and authority:
1. to review and approve all tree protection plans for conformity with this chapter; and
2. to permit modifications to the tree protection plan, as necessary to adjust to field conditions at the construction site
Buildings & Construction
Carol Stream·16.5.6
Landscape
Summary
This section defines various types of planting materials, including canopy trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, and ground cover, and outlines their required on-site landscaping for non-single-unit developments in Carol Stream.
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greater than five acres shall be drought and salt tolerant species. Total landscape elements, excluding turf, shall not be comprised of more than 5% of any single species, 10% of any genus, nor 20% of any family.
(E) Tree preservation. Preservation of existing quality plant material within a new development or redevelopment site is encouraged. Such preserved plant material can fulfill a portion of the landscape requirements set forth herein. Should the developer propose to maintain existing high-quality landscape
Zoning & Land Use
Round Lake·12.36.110
Permit Required For Removal Of Public Trees Or Protected Trees
Summary
This section requires owners to obtain a tree removal permit from the Village before damaging or removing any protected trees on their land. The application process includes details about the tree, the reason for removal, and a replacement plan, with exceptions for construction projects governed by the Village Building Code.
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question and the degree of natural screening, both before and after the proposed removal, The degree to which the implementation of the tree removal plan will encourage and promote the objectives of the Village of Round Lake's tree preservation ordinance in a manner which is proportionate to the loss resulting from the proposed removal, after considering the entirety of development on the lot which has occurred and is proposed to occur. A tree removal permit shall be issued only...event the Village Forester finds that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken by the owner to preserve existing protected trees.
(Ord. 06-O-10 § 1 (part
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Antioch·8.7.17
Trees And Vegetation Control
Summary
This section requires utilities to obtain a permit for tree trimming activities in rights-of-way, unless such activities are conducted according to specific Illinois laws. It outlines application requirements, standards for pruning, and compensation for damaged trees, and also addresses preservation of significant trees and restrictions on chemical use.
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removal and replacement of trees if trimming or radical pruning would leave them in an unacceptable condition.
B. Specimen Trees Or Trees Of Special Significance: The village of Antioch may require that special measures be taken to preserve specimen trees or trees of special significance. The required measures may consist of higher poles, side arm extensions, covered wire or other means.
C. Chemical Use:
1. Except as provided in the following subsection, no utility shall spray, inject or pour
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Winfield·1.7.5
Zoning, Subdivision And Annexation Fees And Expenses
Summary
This section outlines the financial responsibilities of applicants for projects subject to zoning, subdivision, and annexation regulations in Winfield. It establishes the 'responsible party' for applications and mandates that they pay all administrative, consulting, and public hearing expenses incurred by the village, including penalties for late payments.
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this subsection rather than the provisions contained within subsection B1 of this section.
5. Definition Of An Acre: An "acre", for the purpose of this section, shall be forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet.
6. Tree Preservation Plan: At the time an application for approval of a development that is subject to regulation under section 10-2-15, "Tree Preservation", of this code, the applicant shall provide the following deposit based on the acreage