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Pingree Grove · 11.2.2

Definitions

Summary

This section of the Pingree Grove municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the zoning title, including accessory building, accessory structure, accessory use, and adult-use cannabis business establishments.

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been established, curb level shall be deemed to be the established level of the centerline of the street surface in front of a building or structure, measured at the centerline of such front. DAYCARE HOME: The accessory use of a dwelling unit licensed by the state as a daycare home and/or nightcare home in accordance with the Illinois department of children and family services licensing standards for daycare and nightcare homes dated September 10, 1976, as revised, effective February...accessory use of a dwelling unit for the care of no more than three (3) children other than the resident family's natural, adopted or foster children. DECIBEL: A unit of measurement of the intensity (loudness) of sound. Sound level meters which are employed to measure the intensity of sound are calibrated in decibels. DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT (DRIVE-UP OR DRIVE-THROUGH): A business establishment so developed and used that its retail or service character is dependent, in whole

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Glen Ellyn · 10.8.6

Nonconforming buildings and structures

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This section governs repairs, alterations, and additions to existing buildings or structures that do not comply with current zoning regulations for their district. It allows for ordinary repairs but restricts structural alterations and prohibits most additions or enlargements unless they bring the structure and its use into compliance with district regulations.

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such restoration is started within 180 days from the date of the partial destruction and is diligently pursued to completion; (E) Restoration of damaged single-family dwelling on substandard sized lot: In the event that a single-family dwelling or structure accessory to a single-family dwelling located on a zoning lot which existed on October 28, 1974, or which was lawfully established thereafter and which has less than the required minimum lot width or area, is destroyed...damaged by fire or other casualty or act of God, the bulk requirements of this title shall not be applicable to the restoration or reconstruction of such single-family residence or accessory structure, provided the restored or reconstructed dwelling or accessory structure is not larger than that which was damaged or destroyed and does not exceed the limits established by the footprint of the original structure; (F) Restoration of damaged single-family dwelling on standard sized lot: In the event

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River Grove · 5.39.3

General Conditions

Summary

This section outlines general conditions for home occupations in River Grove, focusing on operational location, external appearance, signage, vehicle parking, floor area limitations, employee restrictions, and performance standards.

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permitted home occupation is subject to the following general conditions: (A) Operation Within Unit: A home occupation shall be operated entirely within a dwelling unit or a detached or attached garage accessory to the dwelling unit. (B) Entrance: A home occupation shall not have a separate entrance from outside any building, or otherwise involve an alteration in the residential appearance of any structure upon the property. (C) External Evidence: A home occupation shall not display or create outside any building...occupation shall not utilize mechanical or electrical equipment other than the type normally found in a dwelling unit or associated with domestic or hobby purposes, and there shall be no special structural alterations or construction features to the dwelling or accessory improvements, nor the installation of any special equipment attached to any wall, floor or ceiling of any improvement. Electrical or mechanical equipment that creates visible or audible interference in radio or television receivers or causes fluctuation in line voltage

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Waukegan · 13.02

Definition of Terms

Summary

This section of the Waukegan Municipal Ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the document, covering a range of concepts from 'Abandoned Sign' to 'Airport'. It establishes the precise meaning of these terms to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the ordinance.

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must be either in the same ownership as the principal use or clearly operated and maintained solely for the comfort, convenience, necessity, or benefit of the occupants, employees, customers, or visitors of or to the principal use. Accessory Dwelling Unit (Detached): A small, self-contained residential dwelling unit that is detached from and secondary to a larger residential dwelling unit located on the same lot. Accessory Sign: Permanent signs, that are not classified as primary, exempt, or prohibited signs, including...diameter at breast height (DBH). Hoophouse: A structure used to extend the growing season of agricultural crops that is generally made of plastic and semicircular in shape. Home-Based Business: An occupation carried on in a dwelling unit by a resident, which is accessory to the residential use of the dwelling unit. Homeless Shelter: A facility that provides temporary overnight shelter for unhoused populations. Homeless shelters do not include transitional housing. Hospital: An institution that provides healthcare and medical services

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South Chicago Heights · Part I

- Home Occupation Regulations

Summary

This section outlines regulations for home occupations in South Chicago Heights, aiming to ensure they remain subordinate to residential uses and do not negatively impact the neighborhood character. It specifies where home occupations can be conducted and sets standards to minimize their visibility and impact on surrounding properties.

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protect the residential character of the neighborhood, and maintain the subordinate and incidental status of the home occupation. 1-102: Location. A home occupation shall be conducted completely within a dwelling unit or within a building or structure accessory to the dwelling unit. 1-103: Standards. The following standards apply to home occupations: A. The dwelling unit in which the home occupation is located shall comply with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located...rights-of-way. D. The home occupation shall be subordinate and incidental to the principal use of the building or structure for residential purposes and shall not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory buildings or structures on the premises on which the home occupation is located. E. The home occupation shall comply with the off-street parking regulations set forth in chapter 10. F. Home occupations that offer or include general retail

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Westmont · 17.06

Definition of words and terms

Summary

This section of the Westmont municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms and words used throughout the document. It clarifies the meaning of terms related to property, structures, and uses.

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principal building on the subject lot in terms of its size and purpose and that is customarily found in association with the principal building on the subject lot. Typical examples of accessory buildings include sheds, detached garages, and detached accessory dwelling units. Accessory structure: Any structure that is incidental and subordinate to the principal structure on the subject lot in terms of its size and purpose and that is customarily found in association with the principal structure on the subject...pavement surface after site grading work is completed in accordance with an approved plan. Greenhouse: A building comprised largely of glass or polycarbonate panels and designed for the purposes of protecting and cultivating plants. Home occupation: An accessory use of a dwelling unit for business or commercial purposes. Home occupations are subject to the regulations of section 7.10(A). Hoop house: A temporary structure typically made of flexible pipe or other material covered with translucent plastic or similar non-rigid

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Riverdale · 17.07.240

R-4 general residence district

Summary

This section establishes the R-4 general residence district, designed for moderate to high-density residential development, outlining permitted and conditional uses, and specifying lot size requirements for various dwelling types and institutions.

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areas planned for new residential development of moderate to high density. A. Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the R-4 district: 1. Single-family attached dwellings. 2. Two-family dwellings. 3. Multiple-family dwellings. 4. Parks and playgrounds. 5. Accessory uses and buildings, incidental to and on the same zoning lot as a principal use. B. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses may be allowed in the R-4 district, subject to the provisions...Accessory Uses. Except as indicated below, the yard requirements of the principal uses shall apply to their accessory buildings: Interior Corner Front Side Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Yard Buildings accessory to dwellings 15 ft. 3 ft. 10 ft. 3 ft. *Plus one foot for each three feet by which the building or structure height exceeds twenty feet. **Plus one foot for each three feet by which the building or structure height exceeds twenty- five feet. E. Building Height Limitations

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Bannockburn · 260.904

Off-street parking

Summary

This section authorizes off-street parking as an accessory use in all districts, but not as a principal use. It outlines general requirements for providing sufficient parking spaces for existing, new, and expanded uses, with specific provisions for changes in use and increased intensity.

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parking space is located except across a permanent, recorded access easement in form and substance satisfactory to the Village Attorney. (b) Turnaround area. Every parking garage, area, lot, and structure, other than a parking garage or area accessory to a single-family dwelling, shall be provided with a turnaround area or other means to permit cars to exit the parking garage, area, lot, or structure without backing onto any street or sidewalk. (c) Surface; drainage; markings. [1] Every off-street...inches. [3] Individual stalls in parking lots and structures shall be clearly identified by painted markings four inches to six inches in width. (d) Slope. No area of any parking garage (other than a garage accessory to a single-family dwelling), lot, or structure, excluding access ramps, shall have a slope in excess of 5% or a cross-slope in excess of 2 1/2%. No ramp shall have a slope in excess of 8%. (e) Lighting. Fixed lighting shall

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Libertyville · 26.14.4

Nonconforming lots of record

Summary

This section allows for the development of legal nonconforming lots of record in residential districts for dwellings, provided they meet minimum lot area and width thresholds. It also permits other non-dwelling uses on nonconforming lots if all district requirements are met except for lot area and width.

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district in which such lot is located may be developed and used for a dwelling of the type permitted in the district in which such lot is located and for structures accessory to it. Construction of such dwelling and accessory structures shall comply with all the regulations applicable to dwellings and accessory structures in the zoning district in which the lot in question is located, except that: (a) The lot area and lot width regulations shall not apply...more than twenty-five (25) percent of the minimum required interior side yard. 26-14-4.2. Other uses of legal nonconforming lots. In any zoning district, a legal nonconforming lot of record may be used for any non-dwelling use permitted or specially permitted in the district in which it is located, but only if the development of such lot meets all requirements of the zoning district in which it is located, including floor area ratio and yard requirements, except

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Glen Ellyn · 10.4.8

R2 Residential District

Summary

This section outlines the permitted and special uses allowed within the R2 Residential District in Glen Ellyn. It details specific types of dwellings, public facilities, and other uses that require special permits.

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shall be required for each separate special use. 1. Adult daycare center, in other than a dwelling. 2. Cemetery. 3. Church. 4. Convent, monastery and seminary. 5. Cultural facility. 6. Daycare center, in other than a dwelling. 7. Food pantry, as an accessory use to a church. 8. Group home (up to four residents). 9. Planned residential development on a site of one acre or more, in accordance with the provisions of the "planned unit development regulations", provided, however, that...ratio, more than one story: Lot coverage ratio, single-family dwellings, more than one story, and accessory buildings: 20 percent of the lot. 2. Lot coverage ratio, one-story and accessory buildings: Lot coverage ratio, single- family dwellings, one-story and accessory buildings: 35 percent of the lot. 3. Lot coverage ratio bonuses: (a) The first 500 square feet of the area of any detached garage shall be excluded from the lot coverage ratio calculation provided there is no attached

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Winnetka · Section 15.36.010 Certificate Of Occupancy Required.

Summary

This section requires a certificate of occupancy to be obtained from the Village before any use or occupancy of a structure following permitted work or construction. It also mandates a certificate of occupancy for accessory dwelling units, with an exception for those lawfully registered before March 20, 2012.

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work or construction activity. A certificate of occupancy, indicating completion of the permit work or other construction activity, shall be obtained from the Village, as provided in this section, prior to any use or occupancy of a structure. B. Accessory dwelling unit. Except as provided in Section 17.72.020 of this code, a certificate of occupancy shall be obtained from the Village prior to the occupancy of any accessory dwelling unit. No certificate of occupancy or use shall be required...accessory dwelling unit that is lawfully registered under Section 17.72.030 of this Chapter as of March 20, 2012. (MC-1-2012, Amended, 3/20/2012; MC-3-2005, Amended, 06/21/2005

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Chicago · 17.10.1000

Parking Area Design.

Summary

This section establishes design standards for off-street parking areas in Chicago, covering dimensions, materials, surfacing, maintenance, and vertical clearance.

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attendant employed by the Equipment's owner or owned and operated by an owner or resident of a dwelling unit within the building . 17-10-1010-C Use In Non-Residential Buildings/Non-Residential Use In Mixed-Use Buildings. 1. In DX12, DC12, DX16 and DC16 district, automotive lifts may be used in non-residential buildings for any accessory parking and non-accessory parking permitted in the building . 2. Outside the DX12, DC12, DX16 and DC16 districts, automotive lifts may be used...building permit application for the project is submitted on or after November 1, 2023, new construction of a residential building intended for household living with accessory parking provided shall include equipment so that 100 percent of the accessory parking spaces serving dwelling units , 20 percent of the accessory parking spaces serving other than dwelling units, and 20 percent of the non-accessory parking spaces are either EVSE-ready spaces or EVSE-installed spaces . 3. Where the first building permit application

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Winnetka · Section 15.36.030 Occupancy Permit Procedures.

Summary

This section outlines the procedures for obtaining a certificate of occupancy in Winnetka. It details the inspection process for both general permit work and accessory dwelling units, specifying the conditions under which a certificate will be issued or denied.

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Section 15.32.190. If, upon inspection, the permit work does not qualify for a certificate of occupancy, the Director shall provide a written notice to the owner stating the reasons why a certificate of occupancy cannot be issued. B. Accessory dwelling units. Upon the written request of the owner, the Director shall cause the accessory dwelling unit to be inspected. If, upon inspection, the Director determines that the inspected premises meets the criteria for occupancy as provided in Section...there are no pending building or departmental orders or uncorrected violations of this code or statutory law other than the failure to register the accessory dwelling unit that is the subject of the inspection, then the Director shall issue a certificate of occupancy. If, upon inspection, the premises does not qualify for a certificate of occupancy, the Director shall provide a written notice to the owner stating the reasons why a certificate of occupancy cannot be issued

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Oak Lawn · 4.1.6

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the Oak Lawn municipal ordinance, specifically related to zoning purposes and interpretation. It also outlines general rules for interpreting the ordinance, such as mandatory language and the inclusion of plural in singular and vice versa.

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home occupation shall be incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit for dwelling purposes and shall not occupy more than one-fourth ( 1 / 4 ) of the total area of any story, cellar, basement or accessory structure of the dwelling unit. D. There shall be no signs, advertising, display or activity that will indicate from the exterior that the building is being used, in part, for any purpose other than that of a dwelling. E. Media advertising shall...immediate family only; except, that one additional employee may be utilized upon a conditional basis, i.e., accountant, secretary, draftsman, etc., but not on a full time basis. I. All activities, including storage, shall be conducted completely within the dwelling unit or accessory structure and in no case shall there be visible outside storage of goods, supplies or equipment. J. There shall be no perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference or vibration emanating from the structure in which the home occupation

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Mokena · 9.20.3

Terms Defined

Summary

This section of the Mokena municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the title. It establishes clear meanings for words such as 'abutting', 'accessory use or structure', 'adjacent', 'adjoining', and 'agriculture'.

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detailing automobiles are provided that involve machine or hand operated mechanical devices or equipment. "Car wash" shall not include any use that is otherwise listed specifically in a zoning district as a permitted or special use. CARETAKER RESIDENCE: An accessory dwelling on a nonresidential premises, occupied by the person who oversees the nonresidential operation and maintenance of a property twenty four (24) hours a day, and his or her family. CARGO CONTAINER (INTERMODAL CARGO CONTAINER): A large standardized container used...holding, storing, or shipping freight by ship, aircraft, railroad, truck, or other mode of transportation. CARPORT: Any parking space or spaces having a roof but not enclosed by walls, and accessory to a dwelling unit or units. If freestanding, the carport must be open on all sides. If attached to the principal structure, not more than twenty five percent (25%) of the carport walls may be enclosed. CELLAR: A story having more than one-half ( 1 / 2 ) of its height

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Romeoville · 157.123

Computation Of Parking Spaces

Summary

This section outlines rules for calculating required off-street parking spaces, including how to handle fractional spaces and limits on accessory parking. It also specifies minimum dimensions for parking spaces and aisles, as well as vertical clearance.

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served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall be within walking distance between the parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. (1) For uses in a residential district, parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across the street or alley from the lot occupied by the use served...which is located the building or buildings they are intended to serve. (4) For uses in business and industrial/ manufacturing districts, all required parking spaces shall be within 1,000 feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units (not including hotels) which shall be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residential district, unless recommended

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Peotone · 157.067

R-3 One-Family Residence District

Summary

This section establishes the R-3 One-Family Residence District in Peotone, defining its purpose as providing higher-density residential areas with urban character and access to community water and sewer facilities. It outlines permitted uses, including single-family dwellings and accessory uses, and lists special uses allowed by permit, such as two-family dwellings and certain civic or recreational facilities.

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provide areas of a higher density than the R-2 District but of a similar urban character where community water and sewer facilities are available. (B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted: (1) One family detached dwellings and permitted accessory uses. (2) Parks, forest preserves and recreational areas, when publicly owned and operated. (3) Home occupations. (4) Accessory uses including off-street parking facilities in accordance with the provisions of § 157.150 through 157.156. (5) Signs - refer to Chapter...Special uses. The following uses may be allowed by special use permit in accordance with the provisions of § 157.189. (1) Two-family dwellings and permitted accessory uses. Every two-family dwelling hereafter erected shall be located on a lot having an area of not less than 12,000 square feet and a width at the established building line of not less than 90 feet. See § 157.065(F)(1) above for side yard adjoining a street. (2) Cemeteries, including crematories

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Riverwoods · 9.4.1

Home Occupations

Summary

This section permits home occupations within Riverwoods' residential districts, provided they are incidental to residential occupancy and do not disrupt neighborhood peace or character. It outlines specific permissible activities for primary residents and includes provisions for home stay rentals.

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term) shall be a permitted home occupation, provided it is conducted in compliance with the following restrictions and other appliable provisions of this code: 1. Home stay rental shall not be the principal use of a dwelling unit. 2. The use of accessory buildings, swimming pools, playing courts or other amenities of the dwelling unit solely by the persons authorized to occupy the home as a home stay rental shall be considered part of the home stay rental...primary residents, unless such rental accessory use is by the occupants of the home stay rental. E. The following operational restrictions shall apply to permitted home occupations. 1. Permitted home occupations shall be conducted within the dwelling unit or within an accessory building on the property, provided this restriction shall not bar the accessory use of swimming pools, playing courts or other amenities of the dwelling unit when the use thereof is by the occupants of the home stay rental

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Diamond · 151.179

Location Of Accessory Off-Street Parking Facilities

Summary

This section establishes location requirements for off-street parking facilities relative to the uses they serve in different zoning districts. It specifies maximum walking distances for parking spaces based on whether the served use is residential, business, or industrial.

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served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. (B) (1) For uses in a residential district. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from, the lot occupied by the use served...case at a distance in excess of 300 feet from such use. (2) For uses in business and industrial districts. All required parking spaces shall be within 1,000 feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units, which shall be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or industrial district shall be located in a residence district, except that private, free, off-street parking accessory

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Peotone · 157.153

Location Of Accessory Off-Street Parking Facilities

Summary

This section outlines the permissible locations and maximum walking distances for off-street parking facilities relative to the principal uses they serve, with varying requirements based on zoning districts.

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relation to the use served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. (A) For uses in a residence district. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from the lot occupied...case at a distance in excess of 300 feet from such use. (B) For uses in business and industrial districts. All required parking spaces shall be within 1,000 feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units, which shall be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residence district, except that private, free, off-street parking accessory

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Bolingbrook · 54.534

Location of accessory off-street parking facilities

Summary

This section dictates the permissible locations of accessory off-street parking facilities in relation to the uses they serve, differentiating between residence districts and business/manufacturing districts. It sets maximum distances and specifies restrictions on locating parking in residence districts.

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location of off-street parking spaces in relation to the use served shall be as follows: (1) For uses in a residence district. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from, the lot occupied by the use served, but in no case more than 300 feet from such...uses in business and manufacturing districts. All required parking spaces shall be not more than 500 feet from the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units which shall be not more than 300 feet from the uses served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residence district, except that private, free, off-street parking accessory to such uses and municipal parking lots may be allowed

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Itasca · 12.04

Location Of Accessory Off-Street Parking

Summary

This section of Itasca's Zoning Ordinance dictates the permissible locations of off-street parking spaces relative to the uses they serve, with varying distance requirements based on zoning district and land use type. It also allows for the special use permit approval of electric vehicle charging stations in various districts.

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relation to the use served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. 1. For Uses in a Residence District. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from the lot occupied...three hundred (300) feet from such use. 2. For Uses in Business, Office Research, ROC, and Manufacturing Districts. All required parking spaces shall be within one thousand (1,000) feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units, which shall be within three hundred (300) feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a Business or Manufacturing District shall be located in a Residence District, except that private, free, off-street

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Hawthorn Woods · 9.11.4

Location Of Accessory Off Street Parking Facilities

Summary

This section outlines the permissible locations for off-street parking facilities relative to the uses they serve, with specific distance requirements depending on the zoning district of the use and whether the accessory use is for dwelling units.

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relation to the use served shall be as prescribed hereinafter. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. A. For uses in a residence district: Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from, the zoning lot occupied...distance in excess of three hundred feet (300') from such use. B. For uses in business and industrial district: All required parking spaces shall be within one thousand feet (1,000') of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units, which shall be within three hundred feet (300') of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or industrial district shall be located in a residence district

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Palos Hills · 17.44.040

Location of accessory facilities

Summary

This section outlines the location requirements for off-street parking spaces relative to the uses they serve, differentiating between residential, business, and manufacturing districts. It specifies maximum walking distances and restricts parking in residence districts for business/manufacturing uses.

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served shall be as prescribed in this chapter. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. A. Uses in a Residence District. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from, the lot occupied by the use served...meters (three hundred (300) feet) from such use. B. Uses in Business and Manufacturing Districts. All required parking spaces shall be within 300 meters (one thousand (1,000) feet) of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units, which shall be within 90 meters (three hundred (300) feet) of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residence district, except that private, free

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Ford Heights · 56.173

Location of accessory off-street parking facilities

Summary

This section establishes maximum walking distances for off-street parking spaces relative to the uses they serve, with different regulations for residential, business, and manufacturing districts. It also prohibits parking in residential districts for business or manufacturing uses.

Section Text

spaces in relation to the use served shall be as prescribed in this section. All distances specified shall be walking distances between such parking spaces and a main entrance to the use served. (1) Residential district. Parking spaces accessory to dwellings shall be located on the same zoning lot as the use served. Spaces accessory to uses other than dwellings may be located on a lot adjacent to, or directly across a street or alley from, the lot occupied...served, but in no case at a distance in excess of 300 feet from such use. (2) Business and manufacturing districts. All required parking spaces shall be within 1,000 feet of the use served, except for spaces accessory to dwelling units (except those located in a transient hotel) which shall be within 300 feet of the use served. However, no parking spaces accessory to a use in a business or manufacturing district shall be located in a residential district

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