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Hometown · 22.26.1

Special uses

Summary

This section lists specific uses that are considered special uses within the B Two-Family Duplex Dwelling District. These uses require a special use permit to be developed or used, and include any uses permitted as special uses in the A Single-Family Dwelling District.

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following uses, be they principal or as an accessory use, shall be considered special uses in the B Two- Family Duplex Dwelling District and shall not be developed or used without a special use permit: (A) Any use allowed as a special use in the A Single-Family Dwelling District. 300. Editor's Note: Section 2 of this ordinance stated that pursuant to § 22.45 of the Hometown Zoning Ordinance, the lawful use of any building existing at the time

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Western Springs · 10.4.6

Home Occupations

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for conducting home occupations in Western Springs, mandating a permit for most home-based businesses. It establishes general standards to ensure these occupations do not negatively impact the residential character or services of the neighborhood.

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shall reside in the dwelling unit in which the business operates. 2. All home occupation use activity conducted at the site of the home occupation shall be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed dwelling unit. Use of garage (detached or attached) or other building or structure accessory to the principal building on the zoning lot for any home occupation is expressly prohibited. 3. The home occupation shall not interfere with the delivery of utilities or other services to the area

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Hometown · 22.33.1

Special uses

Summary

This section outlines specific uses that are considered special uses within the C Multiple-Family Dwelling District. Development or use of these listed activities requires a special use permit.

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following uses, be them principal or as an accessory use, shall be considered special uses in the C Multiple-Family Dwelling District and shall not be developed or used without a special use permit: (A) Any use allowed as a special use in the B Two-Family Duplex Dwelling District. (B) Institutions of a religious, educational, eleemosynary, or philanthropic nature, but not penal or mental institutions. (C) Hospitals and clinics, but excluding animal hospitals, animal clinics, mental hospitals or mental

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Sugar Grove · 11.12.3

Number Of Parking Spaces Required

Summary

This section establishes the minimum number of off-street parking and queuing spaces required for different land uses in Sugar Grove. It outlines computation rules, allows for on-street parking credits, and specifies requirements for excess parking.

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gross horizontal area of the several floors of the building or buildings, excluding: a. Areas used for off street parking and loading facilities. b. The horizontal areas of the basement and cellar floors that are devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the entire building. c. The horizontal areas of boiler and mechanical rooms used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, when located within the building. d. The horizontal areas used exclusively for storage within the building...this chapter. SCHEDULE OF OFF STREET PARKING AND STACKING SPACES REQUIRED Residential: Adult daycare 3.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area Assisted living facility 0.50 space per dwelling unit Congregate housing 1 space per each 2 bedrooms, plus spaces for accessory uses according to this title Continuing care retirement center Use individual component requirements Group housing 1 space per bedroom, plus 1 per employee Memory care facility 1 space per each 4 beds, plus 1 space

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Woodstock · 7.1.7

Permit Required And Fees

Summary

This section requires a building permit for any construction, alteration, excavation, or demolition in Woodstock. It outlines the fees associated with these permits, which vary based on the type and size of the project, and specifies penalties for starting work without a permit.

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double the permit cost, whichever is greater. The schedule of fees is as follows and shall supersede any previously adopted fees. A. Building Fee: Residential - new construction: $0.20 per square foot of a dwelling unit or structure, including shell construction and/or build-out construction. Residential accessory structures: Sheds/gazebos $25.00 Decks 40.00 Garages 75.00 Nonresidential - new construction: $0.15 per square foot of a unit or structure, including shell construction and/or build-out construction, plus costs incurred by the City for specialized...plan review, engineering, and inspection activity. Nonresidential accessory structures: $0.15 per square foot of a new nonresidential accessory unit or structure, including shell construction and/or build-out construction. B. Additions, Remodeling: Residential - alterations or remodeling: Construction Value Fee $0.00 - $2,000.00 $15.00 $2,001.00 - $8,000.00 50.00 $8,001.00 Same as new construction Nonresidential - alterations or remodeling: Construction Value Fee $0.00 - $2,000.00 $15.00 $2,001.00 - $8,000.00 50.00 $8,001.00 Same as new construction C. Plan Review: For projects

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Glendale Heights · 11.9E-3

Conditional Uses

Summary

This section outlines the conditional uses permitted in the R-4 Attached Residence District of Glendale Heights. It specifies that these uses require a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the village's corporate authorities via a conditional use permit.

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forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the R-4 district: Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the district. Cemeteries. Dwelling units: Large community residences. Small community residences that fail to meet all special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title, excluding community residences or operators denied a required local

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Glendale Heights · 11.9D-3

Conditional Uses

Summary

This section outlines conditional uses permitted in Glendale Heights' R-3 Single-Family Detached Residence District. It lists specific uses that can be allowed by the village's corporate authorities through a conditional use permit, following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and a public hearing.

Section Text

forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the R-3 district: Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the district. Cemeteries. Dwelling units: Large community residences. Small community residences that fail to meet all special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title, excluding community residences or operators denied a required local

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Libertyville · 26.5.2

C-1 Downtown Core Commercial District

Summary

This section establishes the C-1 Downtown Core Commercial District to preserve historic character and vitality by allowing specific commercial and residential uses compatible with a small-town feel. Permitted uses include accommodations, food service, administrative services, arts and entertainment, educational services, and dwellings above the first floor.

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limitation set forth in subsection 26-5-2.4. (See footnote under subsection 26-5-2.2.) (b) Arts, entertainment and recreation, but limited to performing arts companies (7111). (c) Congregate housing, but only in dwellings otherwise permitted by subsection 26-5-2.2. (d) Drive-in establishments accessory to financial and insurance services. (e) Information, but limited to Motion Picture Theater (except Drive-Ins) (512131). (f) Payment in lieu of providing parking spaces, any use otherwise permitted or specially permitted...accessory structure shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet; except as provided in subsections 26-10-1.4(d)(8), 26-12-12.2, and 26-12-12.3. The maximum height of any flagpole located within the building envelope of a lot shall not exceed the maximum height of the principal structure located upon the lot. (b) Minimum lot area. There is no minimum lot area requirement for the C-1 Downtown Core Commercial District, except for structures containing residential dwelling units which

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Hometown · 22.19.1

Special uses

Summary

This section outlines specific uses that are considered 'special uses' within Hometown's A Single-Family Dwelling District. These uses, including public facilities, schools, and places of worship, require a special use permit to be developed or operated.

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following uses, be them principal or as an accessory use, shall be considered special uses in the A Single-Family Dwelling District and shall not be developed or used without a special use permit: 295. Editor’s Note: Section 2 of this ordinance stated that pursuant to § 22.45 of the Hometown Zoning Ordinance, the lawful use of any building existing at the time of the adoption of this ordinance may be continued, although such use does not conform with

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Lake Villa · 10.3B-1

General Regulations

Summary

This section establishes general regulations for land and building use within Lake Villa. It mandates that all uses, constructions, and alterations must conform to district-specific permitted uses, height limits, area regulations, and yard requirements, with specific provisions for corner lots and a minimum floor area for single-family dwellings. Additionally, it imposes a separation requirement between places of worship/schools and establishments holding liquor licenses.

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main building on one lot unless otherwise provided in this title. F. The front yard requirements on both streets of a corner lot shall be observed for all buildings and structures, including accessory buildings. G. The minimum floor area size per detached single-family dwelling shall be one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet, excluding garage. H. No church or other place of worship, nor any primary, secondary, university, college, junior college or seminary school shall be located

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Hillside · 8.5

Required off-street parking spaces

Summary

This section establishes minimum off-street parking space requirements for various building, structure, and use types within Hillside, including different dwelling types, hotels, motels, schools, hospitals, and public assembly venues.

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There shall be provided for each building, structure, and use hereafter erected, structurally altered, or enlarged, the minimum number of accessory off-street parking spaces in accordance with the following: 8.5(1) Dwelling and lodging uses. 8.5(1)(a) Hotels and motels: One parking space for each room or suite of rooms comprising a lodging unit, and one parking space for each 100 square feet of retail sales and one for each six seats in the dining area...each dwelling unit. 8.5(1)(d) Single-family detached dwellings: Two parking spaces for each dwelling, but not more than four parking spaces for each single-family dwelling. 8.5(1)(e) Two-family dwellings: Two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. 8.5(2) Schools, institutions and auditoriums or other places of assembly. 8.5(2)(a) Auditoriums, gymnasiums, meeting halls and theaters, whether separate structures, or as part of churches, schools, stadiums, or other institutional establishments: One parking space for each

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Markham · 156.112

Lot Area

Summary

This section establishes minimum lot width, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, and a maximum lot coverage for properties within the R-3A One-Family Residential District.

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Each lot shall have a minimum width of 57 feet. (B) The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 6,600 square feet. (C) 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 a corner lot. (Prior Code, § 156.097) (Ord. 547, passed

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Palos Hills · 17.08.030

Special uses

Summary

This section outlines specific uses that may be permitted in the R-1 One-Family Residence District of Palos Hills through a special use permit. These uses range from cemeteries and educational institutions to golf courses and mining operations, each with specific conditions and proximity requirements to existing residences and public roads.

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restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, manager and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided, that no clubhouse or accessory building shall be located nearer than five hundred (500) feet to any dwelling on another zoning lot; E. Mining, loading and hauling of sand, gravel, topsoil or other aggregate or minerals, including equipment, buildings or structures for screening, crushing, mixing, washing or storage, provided, that

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Lockport · 153.50.125

Landscaping And Tree Preservation

Summary

This section establishes uniform landscaping and tree preservation standards for development in Lockport to enhance the city's attractiveness, safety, and comfort. It aims to promote environmental benefits, minimize negative impacts of land uses, and preserve the city's aesthetic character through tree management and vegetation retention.

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developments occurring after the effective date of this section and any development that has not yet received preliminary or final site development plan approval. (a) With the construction of single-family attached dwellings(s), new multi-family building(s), any other nonresidential building (excluding accessory buildings) or the construction of a parking lot of more than ten vehicles. (b) If an existing parking lot serving the uses in division (N)(1)(a) is expanded by more than ten spaces...where occupied by planting beds (including ground covers) and trees, all landscaping areas shall be sodded or seeded with turf grass. (c) Perimeter lot/development landscaping. Perimeter landscaping shall be required for all lots/development, other than one- and two-family dwellings, in accordance with the provisions of this division. 1. Trees. Shade trees of a minimum of two and one-half inches in diameter, as measured six inches above the established ground level, and/or evergreen trees a minimum of six feet

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Hawthorn Woods · 9.5B-3

Special Uses

Summary

This section of the Hawthorn Woods R-2 One-Family Residence District ordinance outlines several uses permitted by special use permit, including cemeteries, religious institutions, and daycare homes, with specific conditions for daycare homes regarding licensing, operational hours, insurance, and proximity to other daycare homes.

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this title: Cemeteries, including crematories and mausoleums in conjunction therewith. Churches, rectories, seminaries, convents, monasteries and similar religious institutions, including dormitories and other accessory uses required for operation. Daycare homes, provided: A. The daycare activities shall be accessory to an owner occupied single-family residential structure. B. The applicant shall obtain a license from the state of Illinois department of children and family services ("DCFS") authorizing the conduct of the daycare home on the subject realty, unless DCFS does...such as restaurants, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, residential uses for guests, managers and other employees, but not including commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses; and provided, that no club accessory building shall be located nearer than five hundred feet (500') to any dwelling on another zoning lot. Addition of acceptable fill material in holes, pits, lowlands or to alter the grade from its existing state. Home occupations (see section 9-3-4 of this title). Horticultural

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Blue Island · 165.025

Regulations For Specific Uses

Summary

This section outlines regulations for specific uses not covered elsewhere, including utility installations, fences, mobile homes, fallout shelters, and transitional residences. It exempts certain utility and governmental installations from regulation and sets specific conditions for mobile homes, tents, fallout shelters, and transitional residences.

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erected, placed, maintained or grown only in accordance with regulations set forth in the Building Code. (C) Mobile homes and tents. (1) A mobile home shall not be permitted as an accessory building or structure. (2) A mobile home shall not be occupied for dwelling or lodging uses, except in an approved mobile home park, and a mobile home shall not be parked or otherwise stored in the open on a lot in any district, except a lot used

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Forest View · 10.13.2

Procedure

Summary

This section outlines the exclusive procedural requirements for applying for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in Forest View. It prioritizes these procedures over other conflicting ordinances and details the pre-application conference process, including required information.

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record, location of streets on and adjoining the site and location of watercourses and drainageways on or adjoining the site. (b) Description of the proposed development, including the number and type of dwelling units; number and type of other principal uses, number and type of accessory uses, park and recreational open space acreage and development schedule. (c) Identification of the owner and applicant and the principal members of their design team. 3. The Village Board shall forward the request

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Glendale Heights · 11.9C-3

Conditional Uses

Summary

This section outlines conditional uses permitted in the R-2 Single-Family Detached Residence District of Glendale Heights. It details the process for allowing these uses, which requires a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval from the village corporate authorities via a conditional use permit.

Section Text

forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the R-2 district: Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the district. Cemeteries. Dwellings: Large community residences. Small community residences that fail to meet all special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title, excluding community residences or operators denied a required local or state

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Glendale Heights · 11.9B-3

Conditional Uses

Summary

This section outlines conditional uses permitted in the R-1 Single-Family Detached Residence District in Glendale Heights. These uses require a conditional use permit, granted by the village authorities upon recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission after a public hearing.

Section Text

forth for such hearing in chapter 3, article C of this title, the corporate authorities of the village may, by conditional use permit, allow the following uses in the R-1 district: Accessory uses, buildings, and structures to all conditional uses in the district. Cemeteries. Dwellings: Large community residences. Small community residences that fail to meet all special conditions as specified in section 11-4-10 of this title, excluding community residences or operators denied a required local or state

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Markham · 156.072

Lot Area

Summary

This section establishes minimum lot width, minimum lot area per dwelling unit, and maximum building coverage for lots within R-2 One-Family Residential Districts in Markham.

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Each lot shall have a minimum lot width of 70 feet. (B) The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be 8,000 square feet. (C) 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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Montgomery · 6.75

Accessory buildings, structures and use

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for satellite antennas as accessory structures, specifying limitations on size, mounting, screening, and location within different zoning districts of Montgomery. It also mandates compliance with the building code.

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Satellite antenna. The size and location of any such antenna shall comply with all of the following requirements in order to be a conforming accessory structure: (1) Size: No antenna shall exceed an overall diameter of 12 feet or an overall height of 15 feet above existing grade. (2) Ground-mounted: The antenna shall be permanently ground-mounted. No antenna shall be installed on a portable or movable structure, such as a trailer. (3) Screening: The antenna shall be totally...screened, for its entire height, from view at ground level from any adjacent lot or street, public or private. Screening shall be provided by any one or more of the following: The dwelling on the lot where such antenna is located; garages, storage buildings, or other accessory buildings, or other accessory buildings which meet all provisions of this zoning title; or landscaping and plantings which provide year-round screening. (4) Construction: All provisions of the building code, as may pertain

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Chicago · 17.10.0600

Location Of Off-Street Parking.

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This section outlines the location requirements for off-street parking in Chicago's RS, RT, RM, and DR zoning districts. It prohibits parking in front and side setbacks, mandates parking to be on the same zoning lot as the served use, but allows for off-site parking as a special use under certain distance limitations.

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accessed by a permitted driveway from the front property line . 17-10-0601-B Required off-street parking spaces for residential uses must be located on the same zoning lot as the dwelling units served. 17-10-0601-C Required off-street parking and non-required accessory parking serving nonresidential uses in RS districts (e.g., religious assembly ) must be located on the same zoning lot as the use served, except that such parking may be located off site if approved...permitted driveway from the front property line . 17-10-0602-B Off-street parking spaces required for detached houses , townhouses and two-flats must be located on the same zoning lot as the dwellings served. 17-10-0602-C Required off-street parking and non-required accessory parking serving uses other than detached houses , townhouses and two-flats in RT, RM and DR districts must be located on the same zoning lot as the use served, except that such parking

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Hodgkins · 10.4B-2

Site And Structure Requirements

Summary

This section establishes specific site and structure requirements for the R-2 Zone, including building height limitations, minimum floor area, yard setbacks, lot coverage restrictions, and minimum lot width and area per dwelling unit for two-family dwellings.

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dwelling to the property line establishing a minimum fifty foot (50') backyard. d. See allowable obstruction in the previous section. C. Lot Coverage: 1. The total area of an accessory building and the main building shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the lot size area. 2. Every dwelling erected...structurally altered to accommodate two-family dwelling units shall be on a lot having a width at the established building line of not less than fifty feet (50') and an area per dwelling unit of not less than one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet. D. Accessory Buildings: 1. An accessory building shall include, within its definition, garages, and any garage size may be used, provided that the floor dimensions do not exceed nine hundred sixty (960) square feet

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Elwood · 162.062

R-5 Single-Family Attached (Townhome) Residence District (Planned Unit Development)

Summary

This section establishes the R-5 Single-Family Attached (Townhome) Residence District, which allows for planned unit developments featuring single-family attached, detached, and two-family dwellings, along with associated public facilities. It mandates development under planned unit development guidelines for all uses within the district.

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uses permitted in the GR District. (E) Accessory uses Permitted . Accessory uses permitted in the GR District. (F) Prohibited uses . Prohibited uses in the GR District. (G) Site and structure requirements. (1) Minimum lot area . A separate ground area of not less than 10,000 square feet for a single-family detached use, 12,000 square feet for a two-family use, with the minimum lot area per dwelling unit being not less than 6,000 square feet...story structures; the rear yard shall be increased by four feet for each additional story. (4) Maximum height . No principal structure shall exceed three stories or 40 feet in height, and no accessory structures shall exceed two stories or 25 feet in height. (5) Minimum size of dwelling . Each dwelling unit shall contain the following minimum square footage requirements. (a) Each single story, single-family, detached dwelling shall contain at least 1,200 square feet of livable floor area, exclusive

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Homewood · 36.3

Definitions

Summary

This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter, including terms related to land division, street types, and property boundaries, to ensure consistent interpretation of the ordinance.

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plan of a proposed subdivision as described in section 36-34. Principal structure means any dwelling or commercial or industrial building excluding the garage, porch, carport, fence, storage shed or other such accessory structures. The term "principal structure" shall not refer to expansion or repair of any dwelling or commercial or industrial building. 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

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