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This section establishes the requirement for owners, developers, or subdividers to submit a performance guarantee before commencing construction work. This guarantee ensures the proper installation of various public and private improvements deemed necessary by the City Engineer.

This section requires a tree removal permit for any person intending to cut, destroy, remove, or damage a tree, unless exempted. Permits are issued for specific reasons like dead, diseased, or hazardous trees, or consistent forestry practices. Fees are typically covered by building or zoning petition fees, with no charge if no other permit is required.

This section provides definitions for terms used throughout the Tree Preservation chapter of the Barrington Hills Municipal Code, establishing standard interpretations for regulatory language.

This section outlines the procedure for obtaining a tree removal permit in Bannockburn, requiring an application, inspection by the Village Forester, and potentially a tree preservation plan for significant removals or development projects. Decisions are to be made within 10 working days, with extensions for larger projects.

This section outlines the requirements for a preliminary plan submitted for subdivision approval in Lake Zurich. It specifies the purpose of the plan and details the mandatory information required in the accompanying application, emphasizing that incomplete or improper information can lead to disapproval.

This section establishes a Scenic Corridor Overlay District in Wadsworth to preserve the visual character of the village by regulating development. It permits certain uses and structures, with specific exceptions, to maintain the rural aesthetic.

This section outlines the procedure for obtaining tree removal or planting permits in La Grange Park. It differentiates between simple requests requiring an arborist's inspection and more significant requests tied to development, which necessitate a full tree preservation plan and inter-departmental review.

This section outlines the requirements for obtaining a tree removal permit in Olympia Fields, detailing the reasons for issuance and conditions for replacement of protected trees.

This section mandates the planting of at least one parkway tree for every forty or thirty feet of frontage, with the specific requirement determined by another section of the Land Development Code. It has been amended twice.

This section mandates the planting of at least one parkway tree for every forty or thirty feet of frontage, with the specific requirement determined by another section of the Land Development Code. It has been amended twice.

This section exempts certain properties and entities from tree preservation requirements. Exemptions include small single-family lots, commercial nurseries, properties with pre-approved development plans, parkway trees, and properties owned by governmental entities or public utilities.

This section designates the village administrator, or their designee, as the enforcement officer for the tree preservation ordinance. The enforcement officer is authorized to contract with a village arborist for tree investigations and recommendations.

This section outlines the criteria and process for approving minor changes to existing approved plans, uses, and structures within Bloomingdale. The building and zoning official has the authority to approve these changes if a majority of the listed criteria are met.

This section requires a Village-issued tree permit for any interference with the health or growth of trees on Village property, with specific requirements for significant developments and adherence to the Urban Forest Management Plan. The Director of Municipal Services reviews applications within ten business days.

This section outlines regulations for the protection of existing trees and surface vegetation, requiring compliance with tree preservation standards for removal. It also details requirements for grading and seeding or sodding areas, particularly within rights-of-way and residential developments.

This section outlines administrative procedures for tree preservation, including the establishment of implementation procedures, authority to issue stop work orders for inadequate tree protection, requirements for replacement tree locations and bonds, an appeal process for property owners, and penalties for violations.

This section mandates the submission and approval of a landscape plan for projects requiring site plan review before any permit can be issued. The plan must detail existing and proposed site features, drainage, and all proposed plant materials and ground cover, often requiring professional certification.

This section requires a permit from the Parks and Recreation Department for the removal of live trees measuring six inches or greater in diameter at breast height (dbh) from specific properties. Exceptions are provided for emergencies, if no trees meet the size threshold, or for properties with pre-approved landscaping/tree preservation plans.

This section lists numerous other regulations within the municipal code and external provisions that must be adhered to in the downtown districts. It serves as a pointer to various requirements, including those related to fences, environmental standards, design, historic preservation, landscaping, trees, parking, signs, and site plan review.

This section establishes the Lagoons Area Redevelopment (LAR) district to guide the redevelopment of a former sanitary sewer facility area. The goal is to integrate the site into the surrounding neighborhood, incorporate public use, ensure proper buffering and landscaping, consolidate utility uses, and promote architecturally aesthetic development.

This section establishes the Village of Woodridge's authority to regulate planting, removal, and maintenance of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation on public property. It emphasizes the value of the urban forest and specifies that definitions of terms will adhere to ISA, ANSI A300, and Village Code, with the Director of Public Works resolving any conflicts.

This section outlines the procedure for obtaining a tree permit in South Barrington. It differentiates between simple and significant tree removal/planting requests, detailing the required documentation, review process by the Village arborist and other departments, and a decision timeline.

This section amends Orland Park's 2018 International Property Maintenance Code by clarifying methods of service for notices, specifying penalties for noncompliance, adding a requirement for utility notification before demolition, and establishing an appeal process to the President and Board of Trustees.

This section amends Orland Park's 2018 International Property Maintenance Code by clarifying methods of service for notices, specifying penalties for noncompliance, adding a requirement for utility notification before demolition, and establishing an appeal process to the President and Board of Trustees.

This section requires a permit from the Village Administrator and approval from the Tree Board for any person to cut, fell, injure, or remove a tree on public property. A $500 escrow deposit is required to guarantee the replacement of the removed tree.