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Schaumburg · 154.160

R-6 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and permitted uses for the R-6 single-family residence district in Schaumburg, aiming to preserve a suburban residential character by limiting activities to single-family homes and specific community-oriented uses, while prohibiting commercial activities.

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uses: The lot width of each zoning lot shall not be less than two hundred feet (200'). (3) Maximum Lot Coverage: The lot coverage of all principal and accessory buildings located on a zoning lot shall not exceed thirty-two percent (32%) of the total area of the lot. (4) Minimum Dwelling Size: The size of a single-family home shall not be less than nine hundred sixty (960) square feet for one-story dwellings...thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet for dwellings containing two (2) or more stories of which a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet must be located on the first floor of the dwelling. (5) Maximum Building Height: (a) Residential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed twenty-eight feet (28') in height. (b) Nonresidential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed thirty-five feet

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Schaumburg · 154.161

R-6C CLUSTER SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

Summary

This section establishes the R-6C cluster single-family residence district, designed for flexible housing development that prioritizes open space and environmental preservation. It outlines permitted uses, which are primarily single-family dwellings and specific public/institutional uses, while prohibiting commercial activities.

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uses: The lot width of each zoning lot shall not be less than two hundred feet (200'). (4) Maximum Lot Coverage: The lot coverage of all principal and accessory buildings located on a zoning lot shall not exceed thirty-two percent (32%) of the total area of the lot. (5) Minimum Dwelling Size: The size of a single-family home shall not be less than nine hundred sixty (960) square feet for one-story dwellings...thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet for dwellings containing two (2) or more stories of which a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet must be located on the first floor of the dwelling. (6) Maximum Building Height: (a) Residential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed twenty-eight feet (28') in height. (b) Nonresidential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed thirty-five feet

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Schaumburg · 154.162

R-7 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

Summary

This section establishes the R-7 Single-Family Residence District, intended for larger homes on larger lots and outlines permitted uses including single-family dwellings, specific educational, cultural, recreational, public, and utility uses, while prohibiting all commercial activities.

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uses: The lot width of each zoning lot shall not be less than two hundred feet (200'). (3) Maximum Lot Coverage: The lot coverage of all principal and accessory buildings located on a zoning lot shall not exceed thirty-two percent (32%) of the total area of the lot. (4) Minimum Dwelling Size: The size of a single-family home shall not be less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for one-story dwellings and one thousand...seven hundred fifty (1,750) square feet for dwellings containing two (2) or more stories of which a minimum of eight hundred (800) square feet must be located on the first floor of the dwelling. (5) Maximum Building Height: (a) Residential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed thirty-five feet (35') in height or two and one-half (2-1/2) stories in height, whichever is lower. (b) Nonresidential uses: No principal

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Elwood · 162.096

Home Occupations

Summary

This section outlines restrictions and limitations for home occupations, permitting them as an accessory use to residential properties under specific conditions. These conditions include limitations on space usage, location, appearance alteration, employee numbers, traffic, and storage of materials.

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Restrictions and limitations . Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in certain residential districts subject to the requirements of this section. (1) Home occupations shall be operated entirely within the principal residential dwelling unit and shall be operated within the principal residential dwelling and shall not occupy more than 25% of the total floor area of the residential dwelling, with...dwelling for a home occupation being clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants. (2) No home occupation is to be conducted in a garage or other accessory structure. (3) In no way shall the appearance of the dwelling be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting or the emission

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Wilmington · 150.91

Home occupations

Summary

This section outlines restrictions and limitations for home occupations in Wilmington's residential districts. It specifies that home occupations must be entirely within the dwelling, occupy no more than 15% of the floor area, and not alter the residential character of the property or create significant additional traffic or parking demands.

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Restrictions and limitations. Home occupations are permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in any residential district subject to the requirements of this article: (1) Home occupations shall be operated entirely within the principal residential dwelling unit and shall be operated within the principal residential dwelling and shall not occupy more than 15% of the total floor area of the said residential dwelling, with...dwelling for a home occupation being clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes by its occupants. (2) No home occupation is to be conducted in a garage or other accessory structure. (3) In no way shall the appearance of the dwelling be altered or the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, or the emission

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Plano · 5.6E-3

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section outlines site and structure requirements for the R-5 General Residence District in Plano. It details lot area, density, width, coverage, building height, and yard dimensions for various dwelling types and nonresidential uses.

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required for single-family detached dwellings in the R-4 residence district. 2. Not more than forty percent (40%) of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by buildings or structures, including accessory buildings. D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Single-family detached dwellings and permitted nonresidential buildings and structures, shall have the same regulations applied to them as provided in the R-2 residence district. 2. All other dwelling types, not more than two and one-half

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Plano · 5.6F-3

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section outlines site and structure requirements for the R-6 Duplex Residence District in Plano, specifying regulations for lot area, density, lot width, lot coverage, building height, and yards for duplex dwellings and permitted nonresidential uses.

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required for single-family detached dwellings in the R-5 residence district. 2. Not more than forty percent (40%) of the area of a zoning lot may be covered by building or structures, including accessory buildings. D. Maximum Building Height: 1. Two-family detached dwellings and permitted nonresidential buildings and structures shall have the same regulations applied to them as provided in the R-2 residence district. 2. All other dwelling types, not more than two and one-half

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Lansing · 46.435

Definitions

Summary

This section defines various terms used within the article, including different types of dwellings, dwelling units, family units, and related concepts like basements, cellars, and extermination methods. It clarifies the specific meanings of these words to ensure consistent application of the ordinance.

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with no more than three lodgers or boarders, all occupants of which live as a family unit. (2) Multifamily means a building containing more than two dwelling units. (3) Two-family means a building containing two dwelling units. Dwelling unit means one or more rooms arranged for the use of one or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, with cooking, living, sanitary and sleeping facilities. Extermination means the control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests...living, eating and sleeping purposes. The term "habitable room" does not include the following: (1) Bathrooms; (2) Water closet compartments; (3) Laundries; (4) Utility rooms; (5) Pantries; (6) Foyers; (7) Hallways; and (8) Other accessory floor space. Infestation means the presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents or other pests. Occupant means any person over one year of age living, sleeping, cooking or eating in or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit. Operator

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Park Forest · 18.251

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used within the article, including 'administrative official', 'dwelling unit', 'family', and 'garbage', establishing the foundational language for understanding and enforcing the ordinance.

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adjoining ground. Cellar means the portion of the building partly underground, having half or more than half its clear height below the average grade of the adjoining ground. Dwelling, multifamily means a building containing more than two dwelling units. Dwelling unit means a group of rooms or a room occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters by a family. Extermination means the control and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places; by removing...consumption of food. Habitable room means a room or enclosed floor space arranged for living, eating and sleeping purposes, not including bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, utility rooms, pantries, foyers, hallways and other accessory floor space. Infestation means the presence, within or around a dwelling, of any insects, rodents or other pests. Occupant means any person over one year of age living, sleeping, cooking or eating in or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit. Operator means

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Lake Bluff · 9.3.3

Amendments To The International Residential Code

Summary

This section amends the International Residential Code adopted by Lake Bluff, specifically altering the title and adding detailed requirements for submitted plans and documents for building permits, including site plans, utility information, drainage, soil erosion control, tree protection, and parking designations.

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rooms of all aforementioned dwellings and attached porches and the like with fireplaces. Dry sidewall or pendant sprinklers could be used in all these attached garages, screen rooms and multi season rooms of these dwellings. Fire sprinkler suppression systems shall be installed in all new accessory structures over 1,000 square feet as measured by the calculations for the floor area ratio outlined in section 10-5-6 of the Lake Bluff zoning regulations, subject to review by village building

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Riverdale · 17.08.230

B-4 restricted office district

Summary

This section establishes the B-4 restricted office district, primarily for office, civic, and institutional uses. It outlines permitted uses, including various institutions and offices, as well as accessory uses for convenience. Dwellings and other compatible private facilities, along with specific types of institutions and facilities, may be allowed through a conditional use permit.

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allowed in the B-4 district, subject to the provisions of RMC § 17.03.110: 1. Clubs and lodges, private. 2. Convalescent and nursing homes, including extended medical care facilities. 3. Day care centers. 4. Dwellings. 5. Funeral homes. 6. Parking lots and garages other than accessory for the storage of private passenger automobiles only. 7. Personal services, including barber shops and beauty parlors. 8. Planned developments, office or institutional. 9. Public utility and public service uses as follows: a. Fire stations...synagogues. b. Convents, seminaries, monasteries and nunneries. c. Rectories, parsonages and parish homes. d. Religious retreats. 11. Accessory uses incidental to and on the same zoning lot as the principal use. 12. Secondhand stores and thrift shops. C. Lot Size Requirements. In the B-4 district there shall be provided not less than one thousand square feet of lot area for each dwelling unit on a lot. Planned developments shall have a minimum lot area of two acres. D. Yard

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Coal City · VII-1

List of variances

Summary

This section is a list of variances granted by Coal City, detailing the ordinance number, date passed, and a brief description of the variance. It includes variances for lot specifics, building additions, and specific addresses or subdivisions.

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footage requirements at 175 Church Street.15-156-22-2015Variance from fence location requirements at 295 N. Lincoln Street.15-166-22-2015Variance from fence location requirements at 518 Mallard Court.15-257-27-2015Variance from fence and shed location requirements at 500 Barber.15-308-24-2015Variance from maximum accessory structure square footage requirements at 225 W. 4th Street.15-319-28-2015Variance regarding dwelling units in C-4 District at 760 S. Broadway.15-3510-26-2015Variance for encroachment for front porch construction at 745 Pheasant Lane.15-3610-26-2015Variance and conditional use for motor vehicle repair shop at 155 E. Division Street.15-3811-23-2015Variance from setback...building addition at 60 E. Chestnut Street.16-021-13-2016Variance and conditional use for fence and parking lot at 790 S. Broadway.16-116-8-2016Variance for placement of garage at 7835 E. Chickory Lane.16-147-13-2016Variance for fence and shed at 615 Campbell Drive.16-208-24-2016Variance to maximum accessory structure square footage requirements at 1185 East First Street.17-011-25-2017Variance to minimum rear yard and side yard requirements at 70 Blackstone Street.17-063-21-2017Variance to front yard setback requirements at 665 East Fourth Street.17-073-21-2017Variance to minimum lot standards for the Heavans/Testa subdivision

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West Dundee · 10.4H-3

Additional Regulations

Summary

This section outlines additional regulations for the R-5 Medium Density Multiple-Family District, referencing standards from other districts for dwelling and accessory buildings, and specifying off-street parking and loading requirements.

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Dwelling Standards: Same as regulated in the R-4 district. B. Accessory Buildings: Same as regulated in the R-1 district. C. Off Street Parking And Loading: In accordance with applicable regulations set forth in chapter 9 of this title. In addition, required parking spaces shall not be located in required front or side yards, except driveways perpendicular to the street

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Plainfield · 2.5.22

Amendments

Summary

This section amends the International Building Code for the Village of Plainfield by updating the title, referencing the Illinois Plumbing Code, establishing zoning ordinance precedence for specific matters, introducing a grace period for occupancy certificates, outlining well abandonment procedures, designating the village board as the appeals board, referencing other code sections for unsafe structures, and modifying dwelling unit separation requirements.

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Equipment. Add the following: See article X of this Code for additional requirements. Section 301.2 General. Add the following: The Village of Plainfield zoning ordinance shall prevail concerning zoning regulations, sign, performance standards, accessory uses, and other matters covered by that ordinance. Section 406.3.2.1 Dwelling Unit Separation. Delete in its entirety and insert the following: Private garages located beneath rooms in residential buildings shall have walls, partitions, floors, ceilings, and structural steel members separating the garage space from the adjacent

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Homer Glen · 138.1

General provisions and definitions

Summary

This section establishes the "Subdivision and Site Development Code of the Village of Homer Glen," outlining its authority, purposes, and minimum requirements for land subdivision and development to promote public health, safety, welfare, and orderly growth.

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whole number. For example, if a maximum limit of one dwelling unit for every 5,000 square feet is applied to a lot of 13,750 square feet, the resulting fraction of 2.75 is rounded down to two allowed dwelling units. (5) Headings and illustrations. Headings and illustrations are provided for convenience and reference only and do not define or limit the scope of any provision of this chapter. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between...made are those of the Village unless otherwise expressly stated. (11) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE — A structure that is detached from a principal structure (dwelling) on the same lot, and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal structure or use. ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION — An administrative violation of § 138-6 occurs when rules and procedures regarding permit applications and permits

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Berkeley · 12.7A-2

Special Uses

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This section outlines special uses permitted within Berkeley's B-1 Local Business District. It lists a variety of specific uses, such as animal hospitals, daycare centers, and theaters, along with performance standards for some uses.

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Animal hospitals. Banquet halls/event spaces, as accessory to a restaurant principal use. Daycare center. Multiple-family dwelling units, including senior citizen housing. Pawn or resale shops. Public assembly. Public utility and governmental service uses. The location, width, and lot area of each use shall be recommended by the planning and zoning commission and approved by the village board. Theaters, indoor. Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors: On a lot not less than one hundred twenty feet (120') in width

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Bensenville · 10.7.4

Accessory Structures And Uses

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This section establishes general provisions and a table for accessory structures and uses in Bensenville. It outlines requirements for construction phasing, location, setbacks, and height, and provides a framework for determining permissibility and permit requirements based on zoning districts.

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Accessory Structures: The following standards apply to accessory structures designated as permitted ("P") or permitted with building permit ("B") in the zoning districts noted in the "Use Standards/Code Section" column of subsection B, table 10-7-4-1, "Accessory Structures", of this section. 1. Apiary: Bees may be kept in apiaries in accordance with the following standards. a. Permit And Registration: Prior to erecting an apiary, an applicant must provide written notice to all adjacent property owners and obtain...apply to parking garages. f. Driveways: The requirements of section 10-8-8, "Driveways", of this title shall apply to parking garages. D. Home-Based Business: A home-based business is permitted within any dwelling unit in the Village as part of a principal or accessory structure, subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator and provided that the following standards are met. Home-based business standards do not apply to day care homes which are regulated in accordance with

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Posen · 11.5.1

"D" District Regulations

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This section outlines regulations for "D" residential districts in Posen, specifying permitted uses, building height limits, and setback requirements for front, rear, and side yards.

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dwelling may be erected or moved to a line not less than one foot (1') from an interior lot line; provided however, no building shall be erected or moved nearer than ten feet (10') from an existing dwelling. On the side street of a corner lot there shall be a side yard having a width of not less than ten feet (10'); provided, where other lots at the rear of a corner lot front on the side street, the side...less than forty-nine feet (49'). (G) Minimum Building Size: No building shall be erected having an area less than one thousand two hundred and fifty square feet (1250 sq. ft.), exclusive of any accessory buildings; provided, that single-family and two-family dwellings erected in this District shall comply with the minimum requirements for such buildings specified for "B" and "C" Districts, respectively. (H) Vision Clearance: Vision clearance shall be provided on all corner lots. (I) Off-Street Parking

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Olympia Fields · 22.190

Maximum floor area ratio

Summary

This section establishes maximum floor area ratios (FARs) for buildings in the R-1 One-Family Residence District. Different FARs are set for dwellings, permitted nonresidential uses, and special uses, with a cap for the latter.

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maximum floor area ratio for all buildings, including accessory buildings, on a zoning lot shall be as follows: (1) Dwellings, 0.30. (2) Permitted nonresidential uses, 0.70. (3) Special uses, the floor area ratio to be established as part of the special use permit, but shall not exceed 0.70. (Ord. No. 17, as revised

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Hometown · 21.208

Definitions

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This section provides definitions for various terms used within Hometown's Housing Regulations, including 'ABANDONED DWELLING UNIT', 'ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE', and 'APPROVED'. It clarifies the meaning of these terms to ensure consistent application of the housing regulations.

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purpose of this article, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings given herein: ABANDONED DWELLING UNIT — A dwelling unit which is unoccupied for at least a ninety-day period. ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE — A subordinate building, structure, or use which is located on the same lot on which the principal building or use is situated and which is reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the (A) primary use of such building or main use, when permitted...incorporated in this article. (7) Public utility communication, electric, gas, water, and sewer lines, their supports and incidental equipment. (8) Swimming and wading pools, private, for use by the residents of the dwelling and their guests. (9) (C) Where a substantial part of the wall of an accessory building is a part of the wall of the main building or where an accessory building is attached to the main building in a substantial manner as by a roof, such accessory

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Phoenix · 22.426.1

Definitions

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This section provides definitions for terms used within the division concerning Certificates of Occupancy upon sale. It clarifies the meanings of various words to ensure consistent application of the ordinance.

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were the owner. Property 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 non-dwelling structure, commercial, residential, industrial or otherwise, and includes any such building, accessory structure or other structure thereon. Residential building shall include mobile homes, single family homes, duplexes, apartments, cooperative apartments and condominiums and other multiple family dwellings. Transferor shall mean the owner transferring the property. Transferee shall

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Morton Grove · 12.7.3

Off Street Parking

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This section outlines the rules for calculating required off-street parking spaces, including how to handle fractional spaces and the provisions for handicapped parking. It also details the process for special uses, which requires an impact study and allows for final parking requirements to be determined by the Village Board.

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parking spaces required shall be the largest number required of the numbers required for each use computed separately (Ord 13-04, 6-10-2013) Required Spaces By Use: Off street parking spaces accessory to designated uses shall be required as identified below: Residential: Attached dwellings (townhomes) 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit 1 Housing for senior citizens 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit Multi-family dwellings 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit 2 Single-family dwellings 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit...shall be provided as guest parking for all multi-family and mixed use developments with ten (10) or more units. 3 Bed & Breakfast Parking: In addition to the minimum parking required for the principal single-family or two-family dwelling use, one additional on-site parking space shall be provided for each guest room in the Bed & Breakfast Establishment. (Ord. 18-20, 12-11-2018; Ord. 20-26, 12-14-2020) Parking Dimensions: The chart below describes the dimensions which

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Dolton · 151.178

Attached Garages And Accessory Buildings

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This section outlines specific construction requirements for attached garages and accessory buildings in Dolton. It focuses on fire safety, structural integrity, and drainage, including stipulations for fire ratings, door construction, and floor elevation.

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(A) Garages located beneath a one- or two-story family dwelling or attached to it shall have the walls, floors and ceiling of the vehicle room constructed in such a manner as to yield a

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Darien · 5A-13.1

Definitions

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This section provides definitions for various terms used within Darien's zoning title, including 'abut' and 'accessory building, structure or use,' with a detailed breakdown of what constitutes an accessory use.

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license plate. AWNING: A roof-like cover, temporary in nature, which projects from the wall of a building or overhangs the public way. BALCONY: A level, open platform projecting out from the wall or walls of a principal or accessory building or structure and which is constructed more than four feet (4') above the grade of the adjoining ground. BASEMENT: That portion of a building or structure which is partly or completely below grade. BLOCK: A tract of land bounded...domicile and place of permanent residence. GUEST, TEMPORARY: A person who is a guest in a dwelling unit for a period not in excess of thirty (30) days. HOME OCCUPATION: An accessory use to the principal use of a building or structure as a dwelling unit for the gainful employment of a member of the family residing in the premises, involving the production, provision or sale of goods and services. HOSPITAL: An institution which maintains and operates facilities

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Thornton · 12.2.2

Rules and definitions

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This section outlines rules for interpreting the ordinance's language and provides definitions for various terms used throughout Title 12-2, including specific lot types, street features, and planning documents.

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plan of a proposed subdivision as described in § 12-3-1B of this Title.PRINCIPAL STRUCTUREAny dwelling, commercial or industrial building, excluding garage, porch, carport, fence, storage shed or other such accessory structures. The definition shall not refer to expansion or repair of any dwelling, commercial or industrial building.PROTECTIVE COVENANTSContracts entered into between private parties, and constituting a restriction on the use of all private property within a subdivision for the benefit of property owners; and, providing mutual protection against

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