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Buffalo Grove · 17.40.050

R-9 multiple-family dwelling district

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This section outlines the permitted uses within Buffalo Grove's R-9 multiple-family dwelling district, allowing for a range of residential structures from single-family detached to multiple-family dwellings, with specific requirements for family community residences.

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this Title except for the following uses: 1. One-family detached dwellings. 2. Home occupations. 3. Temporary buildings and uses for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction. 4. Accessory buildings. 5. One-family semi-detached dwellings, including one-story, two-story and multi-level structures. 6. One-family attached dwellings with a maximum of eight attached dwelling units in a structure. 7. Two-family detached dwellings. 8. Two-family semi-detached

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Buffalo Grove · 17.40.040

R-8 multiple-family dwelling districts

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses for R-8 multiple-family dwelling districts in Buffalo Grove, listing various residential dwelling types, home occupations, and temporary construction uses. It also includes specific requirements for family community residences.

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this Title except for the following uses: 1. One-family detached dwellings. 2. Home occupations. 3. Temporary buildings and uses for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction. 4. Accessory buildings. 5. One-family semi-detached dwellings, including one-story, two-story and multi-level structures. 6. One-family attached dwellings with a maximum of four attached dwelling units in a structure. 7. Two-family detached dwellings. 8. Two-family semi-detached

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Buffalo Grove · 17.40.030

R-7 dwelling district

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This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-7 dwelling district in Buffalo Grove, allowing for various types of single-family and two-family dwellings, home occupations, accessory buildings, and community residences, with specific requirements for the latter.

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this Title except for the following uses: 1. One-family detached dwellings; 2. Temporary buildings and uses for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the duration of such construction; 3. Home occupations; 4. Accessory buildings; 5. One-family semi-detached dwellings, including one-story, two-story and multi-level structures; 6. One-family attached dwellings with a maximum of four attached dwelling units on a zoning lot; 7. Two-family detached dwellings; 8. All activities as permitted

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Country Club Hills · 15.9.02

Off-Street Parking

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This section outlines requirements for off-street parking for existing and new buildings in Country Club Hills. It specifies that existing parking cannot be altered without compliance and mandates new parking provisions for new or substantially altered structures, with exceptions for wireless communication facilities.

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deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accordance with existing regulations or development plans. Location: Parking spaces required for single-family zoning districts shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling served and limited to driveways, carports, garages and accessory parking areas constructed in accordance with the requirements of this Article. No open accessory off-street parking area located in front yards or side yards abutting a street, shall cover more than forty percent...spaces accessory to designated uses shall be provided as follows: 1) Hotels and Apartment Hotels: Between one and one and one-half spaces for each three separate rooms and for each three suites of more than one room. 2) Private Clubs and Lodges: At least two parking spaces, and one parking space for each four seats in accordance with design capacity of the main meeting room. 3) Motel or Tourist Courts: At least one parking space for each dwelling unit

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North Aurora · 16.3

General terms

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This section provides definitions for various terms used within the North Aurora municipal ordinances, covering general provisions, structures, uses, and adult-oriented businesses.

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display of the deceased and the conducting of rituals before burial or cremation. Garage. A building, either attached or detached, used or designed to be used for storage of vehicles, equipment boats and accessory storage related to the use of the principal dwelling. Gas Station. A business facility which is primarily distinguished by the retail sale of gasoline and related petroleum products necessary for the day-to-day operation of motor vehicles and commonly referred to as a "gas station...exercise facilities such as running, jogging, aerobics, weight lifting, court sports and swimming, as well as locker rooms, showers, massage rooms, saunas and other related accessory uses. Hedge. A row of closely planted shrubs, bushes or other kind of plant forming a boundary or fence. Home Occupation. An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit by the resident, where the use of the dwelling unit for the occupation is secondary to and coextensive with the use of the dwelling unit

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Hanover Park · 110.5.7

H Ontarioville historic district

Summary

This section establishes the Ontarioville Historic District to promote economic, cultural, and educational development by fostering businesses, stabilizing property values, and enhancing civic pride. It outlines permitted and special uses, along with development standards.

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Office uses. e. Places of worship, and accessory uses required for operation. f. Retail sales less than 2,000 square feet gross floor area excluding automobile service stations and wrecking yards. g. Upper-story apartment dwellings. h. Village-owned utilities and facilities. i. Accessory uses in accordance with provisions of section 110-6.6 of this chapter. j. Restaurants. k. Barber, cosmetology, manicure, and pedicure establishments less than 2,000 square feet gross floor area. l. Dance, music, and martial arts

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University Park · 1245.03

Special uses

Summary

This section outlines special uses permitted within the R5 Multiple-Family Residence District in University Park. These include mobile home parks, limited business uses within planned developments, public utility and governmental services, and multifamily dwellings under specific conditions.

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towers and sanitary storm sewer lift stations, public or community. (d) Multifamily dwellings, but only as a planned development, as per Chapter 1266, and located on a lot with one (1) or more principal detached dwellings initially under unified ownership or control; and (e) Accessory uses to the special uses provided in subsections (a) through (c) hereof, including, but not limited to: (1) Off-street parking and off-street loading as regulated in Chapter 1270; and (2) Signs as regulated

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Bellwood · 150.19

Permit Valuation And Fees

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This section outlines the process and methods for determining the valuation of construction projects to establish permit fees in Bellwood. It specifies how the Building Commissioner will estimate costs and details various fee structures, including application fees, third-party review fees, and specific rates for new construction of accessory buildings and family dwellings.

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costs of $600 or less may be charged a permit fee of 10% of the cost of construction with a minimum permit fee of $25 at the Building Commissioner’s discretion. (G) New construction. (1) Accessory buildings for one-, two- and three-family dwellings. (a) Basic fee for first 1,000 square feet: $150; (b) Per each 100 square feet or fraction: additional $36; (c) Slabs, if poured separate: $50; (d) Plan review, bonds, licenses as applicable...and/or suppression systems (per 100 square feet or fraction thereof): plus $16; (d) Plan review, bonds, licenses as applicable. (I) Repairs. (1) Accessory buildings. (a) Basic fee for first $2,000 cost: $50; (b) Per each $1,000 cost or fraction: plus $12; (c) Plan review, bonds, licenses as applicable. (2) One-, two- and three- family dwellings. (a) Basic fee for first $2,500 cost: $65; (b) Per each $1,000 cost or fraction: plus $16; (c) Plan review. bonds

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South Barrington · 8.1A-3.15

Garages

Summary

This section outlines construction requirements for attached, built-in, and detached garages in South Barrington. It specifies fire-resistance standards for attached garages and provides alternative construction details for one-story detached garages.

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common to dwelling are to be one hour fire resistive. One and three-fourths inches (1 3 / 4 ") solid wood will be considered in lieu of a rated door. B. One Story Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings: Comply with construction requirements for one story dwellings with the following exceptions: 1. Footings, minimum six inches (6") deep and sixteen inches (16") wide not less than eighteen inches (18") below finish grade. 2. Foundation wall, minimum eight inches (8") of poured concrete

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Burnham · Section 2

District regulations

Summary

This section establishes zoning districts within Burnham and outlines general regulations for building and land use. It then details specific permitted uses for the 'A district' which is designated for residential purposes.

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more families. 5. Libraries (public) and public museums. 6. Public schools and colleges. 7. Public parks and necessary public recreation buildings. 8. Churches and temples. 9. Police and fire department stations and usual accessory building. 10. Multiple-family condominium or townhouse dwellings for two or more families. 11. Planned developments, as provided in this ordinance. Height No building hereafter erected or altered [in the A district] shall exceed 35 feet in height except that public buildings, churches, or schools...foregoing requirement may be reduced to [a] minimum width of three feet. Intensity of use of lot. No building with its accessory buildings in district A shall occupy in excess of 35 percent of the area of an interior lot, and not in excess of 45 percent of the area of a corner lot, and that no dwelling shall hereafter be erected or altered upon any such lot or parcel of land as aforesaid, which has a street frontage

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Phoenix · 22.338

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used in the division concerning commercial buildings and residential rental units in Phoenix. It clarifies terms such as 'Apartment,' 'Building,' 'Commercial building,' and 'Certificate of compliance.'

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reside in a dwelling unit, rooming unit or dormitory. Premises means a platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. Rental means any structure owned by another and occupied or used for a fee or without a fee by any person unrelated to the owner by blood, marriage or legal adoption

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Evergreen Park · 25.21

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the Evergreen Park Code, specifically incorporating by reference definitions from the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Key definitions include accessory uses, adult bookstores, adult entertainment cabarets, and adult motion picture theaters.

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zoning approval or building permit as a tract to be developed for, a principal building and its accessory buildings, or a principal use, together with such open spaces and yards as are designed and arranged, or required under this Code, to be used with such building or use. Notwithstanding the foregoing, sale of individual lots of record underlying individual dwelling units in an attached or two-family dwelling, following issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for such dwelling, shall...whether a permitted or specifically permitted use, designated by the owner of such lot as the primary or main use of such lot and to which any other use on such lot must be accessory. Residential Structure. A structure containing one or more dwelling units. Setback. The distance between the front lot line and the building line. Sign. Any object, device, display, or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, which is used to advertise, identify, display, direct

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Thornton · 7.11.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used in Chapter 7-11, which governs the maintenance and occupancy of commercial buildings and residential rental units in Thornton. It clarifies terms such as Apartment, Building, Dwelling Unit, and Commercial Building.

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dormitory.PERSONIncludes any individual, firm, corporation, association, and partnership, cooperative or governmental agency.PREMISESA platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon.PUBLIC NUISANCEIncludes the following:A. The physical condition or use of any premises regarded as a public nuisance at common law.B. Any physical condition, use or occupancy of any premises

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Chicago Ridge · 28.300

Definitions

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This section of the Chicago Ridge municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms related to garbage and rubbish. It clarifies the meaning of terms such as ashes, dwelling unit, garbage, junk, and litter to ensure consistent application of the chapter's regulations.

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more rooms arranged, designed or used as independent living quarters for a single household. Buildings with more than one kitchen or more than one set of cooking facilities are deemed to contain multiple dwelling units unless the additional cooking facilities are clearly accessory and not intended to serve additional households. Garbage means rejected organic matter, household food, cooking grease or kindred refuse, manure, swill or carrion. Junk means old iron, chain, brass, copper, tin, lead or other base metals...public way or private parking lot properties. Manure means the excrement of all domestic animals and fowl, stable bedding, and all hay, straw, shavings, grass and weeds, or leaves which have been used for stable or fowlhouse bedding. Multiple dwelling means a building that contains two or more dwelling units. Occupational unit means a property or part of a property designed, intended, or used for any business purpose other than a single dwelling or multiple dwelling. Retail establishment means each

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Ford Heights · 10.706

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the division concerning commercial buildings and residential rental units in Ford Heights. It clarifies meanings for terms like 'Apartment', 'Building', 'Dwelling', and 'Commercial building'.

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individual, firm, corporation, association, and partnership, cooperative or governmental agency. Premises means a platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. Rental means any structure owned by another and occupied or used for a fee or without a fee by any person unrelated to the owner by blood, marriage or legal

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Hazel Crest · 6.62

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used in the interpretation and enforcement of the municipal article. It defines terms related to residential structures, building components, and occupancy.

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firm, corporation, association, and partnership, cooperative or governmental agency. Premises shall mean a platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. Rental shall mean any structure owned by another and occupied or used for a fee or without a fee by: (1) Any person unrelated to the owner (as defined

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East Dundee · 151.008

Additions, Insertions, Deletions, And Changes To The International Building Code—2021

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This section amends the 2021 International Building Code for the Village of East Dundee by updating the jurisdiction's name, replacing the reference to the International Plumbing Code with the Illinois State Plumbing Code, and modifying the list of work exempt from permit requirements.

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greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. 7. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. 8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one-and two-family dwellings. 9. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that does not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and does not require additional support. 10. Nonfixed

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Schaumburg · 153.03

LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE ICC CODES

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This section outlines the amended appeal process for building permit denials or requests for variations, interpretations, waivers, or modifications regarding Schaumburg's adopted building codes. It establishes a two-tiered appeal process, starting with a preliminary hearing with the building official and director of community development, and potentially escalating to a public hearing before the Board of Trustees' planning, building and development committee.

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issued upon the submission of the following information to the community development department: Exceptions: i. Permits shall not be required for the following: • Removal of fences when the fence will not be replaced. • Removal of single-family residential accessory structures, with the exception of detached garages. ii. In addition to these requirements, demolition within the Olde Schaumburg Centre shall require an approval per chapter 31 of this Code. (b) Contractor Information: All pertinent contact information for the contractor performing...feet (2') for the purpose of preventing the growth of mold and for better adhesion of finished product. §153.03.15 - CONCRETE AND ASPHALT SPECIFICATIONS. (a) All driveways, service walks and other open off-street parking areas accessory to single-family or multiple-family dwellings shall be constructed of the following: (1) a minimum of three inches (3") hot mix asphalt (HMA) surface, class I over six inches (6") of aggregate base, coarse crushed type B; or (2) a four inch

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Park City · 15.07.010

Code adopted—Modifications

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This section adopts the International Residential Code (IRC) 2009 Edition with specific modifications for Park City. It amends the title, replaces references to other codes, and redefines the office and duties of the code official.

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International Code Council, Inc., with the modifications and supplements hereinafter set forth, regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhomes) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said...similar finish work. 2. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 3. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems. 4. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one-and two-family dwellings. 5. Movable cases counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753mm) in height. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain

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Round Lake Beach · 8.1.1.2

Residential code

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This section adopts the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, with specific amendments for the Village of Round Lake Beach. Amendments include revising titles, deleting sections, and modifying work exempt from permits, such as accessory structures up to 100 square feet.

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International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and the same is hereby adopted as the residential code for residential dwellings in the Village of Round Lake Beach; for the control of residential dwellings as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said International Residential Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, with the additions...Deleted.] 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. 8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one-or two-family dwelling. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Delete. Plumbing: The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent

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Romeoville · 157.220

Administration And Enforcement

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This section outlines the administrative structure and enforcement responsibilities for the Romeoville zoning chapter. It designates the Village Planner as the Zoning Administrator, details their duties in receiving applications, issuing permits, conducting inspections, and enforcing zoning laws, and lists the various municipal bodies involved in administration.

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scale and prepared by a registered surveyor, showing the shape, area and dimensions of the lot to be built upon; the exact size and location on the lot of the existing buildings and accessory buildings; the lines within the new structures of dwelling unit, the location of driveways; the location and number of off-street parking and off-street loading, unloading and outdoor storage; and such other information with regard to the lot and neighboring lots and performance standards

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McHenry · 10.10.4

Definitions

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This section provides definitions for terms used in the McHenry Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code. It clarifies the meaning of words such as 'building', 'dwelling unit', 'garbage', and 'infestation' to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement.

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thereof, together with all connections to water, sewer or gas lines. PREMISES: A platted lot or part thereof or unplatted lot or parcel of land or plot of land, either occupied or unoccupied by any dwelling or nondwelling structure, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. PROPERLY CONNECTED: Connected in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the City of McHenry; provided, however, that the application of this definition shall not require the alteration...sidewalk openings, and other places that may be reached and entered by rodents by climbing, burrowing or other methods, by the use of materials impervious to rodent gnawing and other methods approved by the Building Officer. ROOMING HOUSE: Any dwelling other than a hotel or motel or that part of any dwelling, containing one or more rooming units and/or one or more dormitory rooms, and in which persons either individually or as families are housed, with or without meals being

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Romeoville · 150.04

Adoption Of The 2020 National Electrical Code

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This section adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code, including subsequent amendments, to regulate electrical work within Romeoville. It also revises specific articles within the adopted code regarding the examination of equipment for safety.

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fault protected.” (8) Article 210.63(A)(1): Equipment Requiring Servicing: “The following text is added to the presently existing Article 210.63: A service receptacle shall be mounted to furnace along with disconnect switch in residential dwellings.” (9) Article 210.52(G)(1): Basements, Garages, and Accessory Buildings: “All attached and detached garages shall have not less than one receptacle outlet installed in each vehicle bay and not more than 1.7m (5.5ft.) above the floor. The exception under...encased in a minimum of 2” concrete, 30” below grade minimum, and marked either with coloration of concrete or warning tape at 12” from grade. There is to be only one electric utility service meter allowed for single family dwellings.” (13) Article 230.43 Types of Wiring Methods for Service Entrance Conductors 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less is hereby revised to read as follows: “Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Service-Entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with

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Brookfield · 62.267

Parking circulation aisles

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This section of the Brookfield municipal ordinance establishes minimum width requirements for parking circulation aisles, varying based on the parking angle and whether the aisle is one-way or two-way. These requirements do not apply to parking spaces accessory to single-family or two-family dwellings.

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Each parking space, except spaces accessory to a single-family or two family dwelling, shall be accessed by a circulation aisle of a width, in feet, as specified: Parking Angle One-Way Aisle Width Two Way Aisle Width Parallel 14.0' 24.0' 45 degrees 12.5' 24.0' 60 degrees 14.5' 24.0' 90 degrees 22.5' 24.0' (Code

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Sauk Village · 82.5

General terms definitions

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This section of the Sauk Village municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the chapter, primarily related to zoning and building structures. It clarifies the meaning of words like 'abut,' 'accessory structure,' 'awning,' and 'balcony' to ensure consistent interpretation of the zoning regulations.

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intersecting streets, or between a street and a right-of-way, waterway or other similar barrier. Garage means a building, either attached or detached, used or designed to be used for storage of automobiles and accessory storage related to the use of the principal dwelling. Grade means the elevation established for the purpose of regulating the number of stories and the height of principal buildings. Grade shall be the mean level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent...means all uses that are not accessory uses. Protective covenants means contracts entered into between private parties and constitute a restriction on the use of all private property within a subdivision for the benefit of property owners, and to provide mutual protection against undesirable aspects of development which would tend to affect aesthetics. Real estate model unit means a residential unit temporarily used for display purposes as an example of dwelling units available or to be available for sale

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