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Blue Island · 165.023

Schedule Of Use Controls

Summary

This section establishes a global use table that dictates which land uses are permitted, require special use permits, or are prohibited in each zoning district within Blue Island. It also outlines the designation system (P, S, or no designation) used in the table.

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UTOD Household Living Dwelling, Single Family P P P (Zone B only) Dwelling, Two Family S S P Dwelling, Three Family S S S Dwelling, Upstairs Only S P Multi-Family Dwelling Townhouse S S Artist Live/Work Space S P P Guest House (accessory) S S Group Residential Assisted Living Facility, Congregate Care, Nursing Home S S S Community Home S S S Convent, Parsonage, Rectory S S S Dormitory, Fraternity House, Sorority House S S S Senior Housing...Wholesale and Distribution Facility, Indoor and Outdoor P P Truck Parking S S Truck Terminal S S Warehouse, Residential (storage facility) S S P P P Warehouse, Commercial P P Planned Development (Industrial) S S OTHER USES Accessory Use and Structures P P P P P P Temporary Use Farmer’s Market P P S P Flea Market S S S S Temporary Real Estate Sales Office (less than six months) P P P Temporary Concrete Batch Plant

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Minooka · 5.6.2

General Provisions

Summary

This section outlines general provisions applicable to all residence districts in Minooka, covering regulations for signs and defining the conditions under which home occupations are permitted.

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conducted entirely within the dwelling and only by members of the family residing in the dwelling, and when such home occupation is incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling purpose. 2. It is not conducted from a detached or attached accessory building or does not require internal or external alteration, or involve construction features or use of equipment not customary in a dwelling, and the entrance to the space devoted to such occupation shall be from within...other than a dwelling, except one nameplate, no more than one square foot in area which contains only the name of the occupant of the dwelling and the home occupation conducted therein and is attached to the dwelling and not illuminated shall be permitted. 4. No mechanical equipment is used, except such as is customarily used for purely domestic or household purposes. 5. Stock in trade, including that which is produced on the premises, shall not require receipt or delivery

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Glendale Heights · 11.9F-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses within the R-5 Multiple-Family Residence District in Glendale Heights, including various dwelling types, home occupations, and public open spaces. It also allows for accessory uses and structures related to these permitted uses.

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Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the district. Dwellings: Single-family attached and detached. Townhouses. Multiple-family dwellings. Large community residences that comply with the special conditions as defined herein. Small community residences that comply with the special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title. Home occupations. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space. (Ord. 99-02, 1-7-1999; amd. 2011 Code

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Palatine · 10.01

General requirements of all residential districts

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This section outlines general requirements for all residential districts in Palatine, covering dwelling standards, building lines, structures per lot, and permitted obstructions in yards.

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standards. ..... (1) Every dwelling shall conform to the housing standards established by Chapter 10 of the Municipal Code. ..... (2) Every dwelling hereinafter erected or altered shall conform to the building code. ..... (3) Every dwelling shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition. ..... (4) All accessory uses and permitted obstructions shall be utilized in a tasteful manner and shall not provide a nuisance to any surrounding property. ..... (b) Building line. Where a building line has been established in the recording...applicable standards as stated in the building code. ..... (2) All swimming pools shall be located in rear or side yards only, and may not be located in a side yard abutting a street. ..... (3) Any portion thereof and accessory equipment, such as a deck or filter enclosure, shall not be located closer than five (5) feet from any rear or side lot line. ..... (f) Development in residential districts. All excavation, movement of earth, site development and execution of an erosion

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Morton Grove · 12.5.12

Affordable Housing

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This section establishes regulations for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Morton Grove, requiring certain developments with residential components to include a specified percentage of units affordable to households at or below 100% of the Area Median Income or to utilize alternative mechanisms to promote affordable housing.

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removal and replacement of an existing single-family detached or two-family detached dwelling unit. A development that increases the floor area of an existing single-family detached or two-family detached dwelling unit. This calculation shall not include the floor area of detached accessory structures. Development on Multiple Parcels. For the purposes of this section, a development that is constructed across multiple adjacent parcels under common ownership shall be considered a single development. Excluded Developments. The requirements of this...housing requirement for covered developments by an alternative equivalent action, subject to review and approval by the Village Board of Trustees. A proposal for an alternative equivalent action may include, but is not limited to, the construction of affordable dwelling units on another site in the same neighborhood or a comparably zoned neighborhood, or acquisition and enforcement of affordability restrictions on existing market rate dwellings so as to render them affordable housing units, fewer on-site affordable units at prices

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Harvard · 9.3

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES

Summary

This section outlines general regulations for accessory structures and uses in Harvard. It establishes requirements for their construction relative to the principal building, the need for building permits, and their placement within required setbacks and yards.

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Station 1. Commercial electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use within any parking lot, parking structure, or gas station in all districts. 2. Private charging stations are permitted as an accessory use to all residential uses to serve the occupants of the dwellings located on that property. 3. Electric charging station equipment may not block the public right-of-way. 4. Each public charging station space must be posted with a sign indicating the space is only...home-based business must be conducted by an individual permanently residing within the dwelling. Only residents of the dwelling may be employed in the home-based business. 2. Signs for home-based businesses are regulated in the Harvard Sign Ordinance. 3. The home-based business and all related activity, including storage, must be conducted completely within a principal or accessory building. 4. No fire hazards shall be created. 5. No commodities can be sold or services rendered that require receipt

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Carpentersville · 16.13.010

OTR Old Town residential district

Summary

This ordinance section establishes the OTR Old Town residential district to preserve the historic development pattern of mature residential areas. It outlines permitted uses such as single-family dwellings and public parks, and lists several special uses including two-unit dwellings, churches, and various institutions.

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Accessory wind energy systems, as defined in Chapter 16.04, and as an accessory use operated for educational purposes only in accordance with all applicable supplemental review standards as provided in Section 16.18.020(E). 10. Accessory child day care home occupations conducted in a single-family dwelling for which: a. There are not more than two employees who are not members of the immediate family residing on the premises; b. The use extends into more than 25 percent of the total...occupied by any principal building(s), and accessory building(s), together with all impervious surfaces shall not exceed 60 percent. The total roofed building coverage of the total lot area shall not exceed 30 percent. H. Maximum Building Height. All buildings and other structures erected within the OTR district shall not exceed 30 feet in height and shall not exceed two and one-half stories. I. Parking Requirements. 1. Single-family detached dwelling: Two fully enclosed spaces per dwelling unit

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Clarendon Hills · 20.9.3

Accessory Structures And Uses

Summary

This section establishes general regulations for accessory structures and uses in Clarendon Hills, including requirements for permits, placement within setbacks, and height limitations. It also indicates that additional regulations may be found in other sections.

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Vehicle Charging Station: Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use within any parking lot, parking structure, or gas station in all districts. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use to all residential uses to serve the occupants of the dwellings located on that property. Electric charging station equipment may not block the public right-of-way. Each charging station space available to the public must be posted with a sign indicating the space...normal for a residential area. The home-based business and any related activity must not create any traffic hazards or nuisances in public rights-of-way. Building modifications to the residence that would alter the residential character of the dwelling are prohibited. There must be no perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference, vibration, or other nuisance emanating from the structure where the home-based business is located in excess of that normally associated with residential use. Repair and service

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Plano · 5.6J-2

Uses Permitted

Summary

This section lists the permitted uses within the R-2A One-Family Residence District in Plano. It allows for single-family dwellings, churches, schools, recreational areas, and certain accessory uses, with specific regulations for some.

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section 5-3-5 of this title. Churches, rectories, and parish houses. Golf courses, regulation size, but not including commercially operated driving ranges, or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be nearer than two hundred feet (200') to any dwelling on an adjacent zoning lot. Home occupation. Off street parking facilities, as required or permitted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 10 of this title. One-family detached dwellings. Parks, forest preserves

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Plano · 5.6A-1

Uses Permitted

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-1 One-Family Residence District in Plano. It specifies a range of residential, religious, recreational, and accessory uses allowed, along with specific regulations for some, such as golf courses and honeybee colonies.

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title. Churches, rectories, and parish houses. Funeral homes. Golf courses, regulation size, but not including par 3 golf courses, commercially operated driving ranges, or miniature golf courses; and provided that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be nearer than five hundred feet (500') to any dwelling on an adjacent zoning lot. Home occupation. Honeybee colonies on lots containing a minimum lot size of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet. Off street parking facilities, as required or permitted in accordance with...provisions of chapter 10 of this title. One-family detached dwellings. Parks, forest preserves, and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated. Public utility facilities, as defined in the state act entitled, "an act concerning public utilities". School: public, denominational, or private, elementary and high, including playgrounds, garages for school buses, and athletic fields auxiliary thereto. Seminaries, convents, monasteries, and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation. Signs, as permitted and regulated by chapter

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Glen Ellyn · 10.2.2

Terms defined

Summary

This section provides definitions for various terms used throughout Title 1 of the Glen Ellyn municipal ordinance. It defines terms related to land use, structures, and services, such as accessory use, acre, addition, adult daycare center, alley, alteration, and animal daycare.

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occupants of the premises and wherein: (A) Not more than one space is rented for parking to persons not resident on the premises; and (B) No more than one commercial vehicle per dwelling unit is parked or stored. GARAGE, PUBLIC: A principal building or accessory building other than a private garage, used or occupied for parking or temporary storage of vehicle and in which no other service shall be provided for remuneration. GARAGE SALE: The sale of miscellaneous used items...products and accessories, and in which the sale of other products is merely incidental. This definition does not include a section or department of a larger commercial establishment that sells tobacco products such as a gas station or a grocery store. TOWER AND ANTENNA, RADIO OR TELEVISION: Structure attached to a building or a detached structure affixed to the ground, used in the transmission, relaying or receiving of electromagnetic waves or signals. TOWNHOUSE: See definition of "dwelling, single-family attached

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Markham · 156.053

Lot Area

Summary

This section establishes minimum lot width and lot area per dwelling unit requirements for R-1 residential districts. It also sets a maximum building and accessory building coverage of 30% for both interior and corner lots.

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Each lot shall have a minimum width of 80 feet. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 9,000 square feet. No building with its accessory buildings shall occupy in excess of 30% of the area of an interior lot, nor in excess of 30% of the area of a corner lot. (Prior Code

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McCullom Lake · SECTION 12

FARMING DISTRICT

Summary

This section outlines permitted and special uses, height, area, and parking regulations for the Farming District in McCullom Lake. It allows for agricultural activities and specific animal-related businesses, while also referencing R-1 Residence District regulations for height and general zoning provisions for parking.

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kennels, animal hospital. d. Riding stables. e. Veterinary establishments. f. Athletic fields and recreational facilities, non-commercial. g. Skeet or trap shooting, if not nearer than one thousand (1,000) feet to any dwelling other than that of the owner or lessor. h. Cemeteries. i. Accessory uses. 12.2 Special Uses. Special uses, as hereinafter enumerated, may be allowed in the Farming District, subject to the issuance of special use permits in accordance with the provisions of [this section]. The following...public service uses. b. Municipal buildings and uses. c. Hospitals. d. Motels. 12.3 Height Regulations. The height regulations are the same as those specified in the R-1 Residence District. 12.4 Area Regulations. Every lot upon which any dwelling is hereafter erected shall have an area of not less than five (5) acres. 12.5 Off-Street Parking and [Off-Street] Loading Regulations. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section

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Glendale Heights · 11.9D-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses within the R-3 Single-Family Detached Residence District in Glendale Heights. It includes accessory uses, single-family detached dwellings, small community residences with special conditions, home occupations, and various types of public open space.

Section Text

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the district. Dwellings: Single-family detached. Small community residences that comply with the special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title. Home occupations. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space

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Glendale Heights · 11.9E-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines permitted uses within the R-4 Attached Residence District in Glendale Heights. It allows for accessory uses, single-family detached and townhouse dwellings, small community residences with special conditions, home occupations, and various types of publicly owned open space.

Section Text

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the district. Dwellings: Single-family detached. Townhouses. Small community residences that comply with the special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title. Home occupations. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space

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Round Lake Park · 153.02

SAFE AND SANITARY MAINTENANCE

Summary

This section mandates that property owners or occupants maintain their buildings, dwelling units, yards, courts, garages, and accessory buildings in a safe and sanitary condition. It prohibits accumulations of dirt, filth, junk, rubbish, garbage, vermin, rodents, and conditions that encourage such issues.

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Every owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit shall keep the same and the yards, courts, garages and accessory buildings of which he has possession and the right of control, in a safe and sanitary condition, clear and free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, junk, rubbish, garbage or similar matter, from vermin or rodent infestation and from materials or conditions which tend to encourage or support such infestation or such accumulations. ('73 Code

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Round Lake Heights · 7.2.4

Sanitary premises

Summary

This section requires owners or occupants of buildings and associated areas to maintain them in a sanitary condition, free from dirt, garbage, and vermin. It also mandates the prevention of conditions that encourage infestations or accumulations.

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Every owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit shall keep the same and the yards, courts, garages and accessory buildings of which he has possession and the right of control, in a safe and sanitary condition, clear and free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, junk, rubbish, garbage or similar matter, from vermin or rodent infestation and from materials or conditions which tend to encourage or support such infestation or such accumulations

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Glendale Heights · 11.9B-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section outlines the permitted uses within the R-1 Single-Family Detached Residence District in Glendale Heights. It includes accessory uses, single-family detached dwellings, small community residences with special conditions, home occupations, and various forms of publicly owned open space.

Section Text

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the district. Dwellings: Single-family detached. Small community residences that comply with the special conditions. Home occupations. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space

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Glendale Heights · 11.9C-2

Permitted Uses

Summary

This section lists the permitted uses within the R-2 Single-Family Detached Residence District in Glendale Heights. It includes accessory uses, single-family detached dwellings, small community residences, home occupations, and public open spaces.

Section Text

Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all permitted uses in the district. Dwellings: Single-family detached. Small community residences that comply with the special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title. Home occupations. Parks, playgrounds, golf courses, forest preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, and other publicly owned open space

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Fox Lake · 6.2.4

Sanitary Premises

Summary

This section requires building owners and occupants to maintain their properties, including yards and accessory buildings, in a sanitary condition. It prohibits accumulations of dirt, garbage, and junk, as well as infestations of vermin and rodents.

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Every owner or occupant of a building or dwelling unit shall keep the same and the yards, courts, garages and accessory buildings of which he has possession and the right of control, in a safe and sanitary condition, clear and free from any accumulation of dirt, filth, junk, rubbish, garbage or similar matter, from vermin or rodent infestation and from materials or conditions which tend to encourage or support such infestation or such accumulations. (1975 Code

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Brookfield · 62.129

Planned developments

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This section establishes specific minimum requirements for planned developments located within industrial zoning districts in Brookfield. It outlines parcel size, depth, and prohibits residential dwelling units except for overnight plant security.

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partially within an industrial zoning district must meet certain other specific minimum requirements related to parcel size and configuration. (b) No planned development located within an industrial zoning district may contain any residential dwelling units, excepting that overnight plant security accommodations may be provided as accessory and incidental to the primary use. (c) Planned developments shall meet the following minimum requirements: (1) In any I-1 Industrial Zoning District, the minimum area which can be considered for a planned development

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Schiller Park · 155.2203

Off-Street Parking

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for off-street parking in Schiller Park. It includes exemptions for certain narrow lots, specifies where parking must be located relative to buildings, and provides standards for parking space dimensions and placement.

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General Requirements. (1) Exemption . On lots of record as of the effective date of this chapter which are 33 feet or less in width, which are to be improved with a single-family dwelling, and for which no alley has been dedicated to the rear, accessory off-street parking facilities shall not be required. (2) Location . (a) All parking spaces required to serve buildings or uses erected or established after the effective date of this chapter shall be located...increased to 24 feet. (4) Collective provision. Off-street parking facilities for separate uses may be provided collectively if the total number of spaces so provided is not less than the sum of the separate requirements governing location of accessory parking spaces in relation to the use served are adhered to. Further, no parking space or portion thereof shall serve as a required space for more than one use unless recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and approved

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West Chicago · 9.7.4

Special uses

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This section of the West Chicago municipal ordinance outlines a list of "special uses" that are permitted within residential zoning domains. It enumerates various establishments and activities, ranging from schools and churches to professional offices and short-term home rentals, each with potential associated conditions.

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worship. (C) Cemeteries. (D) Institutions for the aged which are licensed. (E) Home occupations. (F) Golf courses of regulation size which may include driving ranges; provided that no clubhouse, parking lot or accessory building is located nearer than five hundred (500) feet to any dwelling unit or other zoning district. (G) Planned unit developments. (H) Medical and dental offices and group medical centers. (I) Offices for professionals such as physicians, dentists, attorneys-at-law, architects, engineers, musicians, artists, teachers, accountants

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Markham · 156.147

Lot Area

Summary

This section establishes minimum dimensional requirements for lots in the R-4 One-Family Residential District, specifying minimum lot width, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, and maximum lot coverage for both interior and corner lots.

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Each lot shall have a minimum lot width of 45 feet. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 5,400 square feet. No building with its accessory buildings shall occupy in excess of 35% of the area of any interior lot, nor in excess of 35% of a corner lot. (Prior Code

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Plano · 5.6A-2

Special Uses Permitted

Summary

This section of Plano's R-1 One-Family Residence District zoning ordinance lists various uses that are permitted only after obtaining a special use permit. It references specific procedures for obtaining these permits and outlines conditions for some uses, such as proximity to dwellings for cemeteries.

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this title: Agricultural uses. Airports or aircraft landing fields. Bed and breakfast establishment. Cemeteries, including mausoleums in conjunction therewith, if not located within five hundred feet (500') of any dwelling. Childcare facilities. Colleges and universities, including dormitories, fraternities, sororities and other accessory buildings and structures when located on the college or university grounds, but not including business colleges or trade schools when operated for profit. Daycare centers. Filling of holes, pits or lowlands with noncombustible material free from refuse

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