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Schaumburg · 154.159

R-4 LARGE LOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT

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This section establishes the R-4 Large Lot Single-Family Residence District, designed for spacious single-family homes on approximately half-acre lots. It permits specific residential, educational, health, cultural, recreational, public, and utility uses while prohibiting all commercial activities.

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located on a zoning lot shall not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total area of the lot. (b) Nonresidential uses: The lot coverage of all principal and accessory buildings located on a zoning lot shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the lot. (4) Minimum Dwelling Size: The size...single-family dwelling shall not be less than one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet for one-story dwellings and one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet for dwellings containing two (2) or more stories. (5) Maximum Building Height: (a) Residential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed twenty-eight feet (28') in height. (b) Nonresidential uses: No principal or accessory building located on a zoning lot shall exceed thirty-five feet

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Lindenhurst · 159.99.100

Bulk And Density Standards For Pre-Existing Planned Unit Development Districts

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This section outlines the maximum site intensity and density standards for pre-existing PUD-1 Planned Unit Development Districts in Lindenhurst. It references specific tables for residential dwelling unit sizes and height, while also providing maximum intensity and density measures for various general use types within these districts.

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basement is <600 s.f. 250 s.f. 2 250 s.f. 2 250 s.f. 2 Maximum building height of principal structure (stories/ft.) 2.5/30 2.5/30 2.5/30 Maximum building height of accessory structure (stories/ft.) 1.0/25 1.0/25 1.0/25 Minimum total living area per 2-family attached dwelling unit (DU) 3 : 1 story DU 3 bedrooms 1,600 s.f. 1,500 s.f. 1,400 s.f. 1 story DU >3 bedrooms...structure NP NP NP 2 NP 2 900 2 150 2 Principal structure (stories/ft.) 3.0/35 3.0/35 4.0/45 Maximum building height of accessory structure (stories/ft.) 1.0/25 1.0/25 1.0/25 Key: NP = Not permitted Notes: 1. Dens, libraries, studies, lofts, or other rooms within a dwelling unit which can potentially be used as a bedroom shall be considered and counted as a bedroom. 2. The Plan Commission may waive this maximum number of dwelling units per structure

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Round Lake Park · 150.82

BUILDING FEES

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This section of the Round Lake Park municipal ordinance details building fees, including plan review fees for structures over 500 square feet, with tiered fees based on size and type for residential construction. It also outlines escrow requirements for specialized reviews and administration fees.

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Const. Attached Garage - 300 sq. ft. or less - min. fee 100.00 each additional sq. ft. over 300 0.30 New Const. Detached Garage - Accessory building (144 sq. ft. max.) 50.00 Accessory building with conc. slab const. (144 sq. ft. max.) 70.00 Multi-Family Structure (per each dwelling unit) up to 600 sq. ft. - min. fee $600.00 each additional sq. ft. over 600 0.35 400 sq. ft. or less - min. fee 200.00 each additional sq. ft. over 400 35.00 Attached garage...Other fees. Listed below are other miscellaneous permit fees that are not covered by the above schedule: Structure Alterations Residing $50.00 Reroofing 30.00 Patio or wooden deck or porch 50.00 Window replacement 30.00 Demolition - major structure 100.00 minor or accessory structure 30.00 Site Additions or Alterations Driveway permit - new construction $75.00 resurface or replacement 30.00 Sidewalks - 25.00 Fence permit - 30.00 Shed permit - 144 sq. ft. max. 50.00 Shed permit - 144 sq. ft. max. with concrete 70.00 Swimming pool - above ground

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Crestwood · 159.031

Principal Uses Permitted

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This section outlines the principal permitted uses within the R-1 Single-Family Residential District in Crestwood. It details allowed accessory uses, the primary single-family dwelling requirements, temporary construction uses, and horticultural activities.

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home occupations; provided, the uses are incidental to the principal use and do not include the conduct of any retail sales on the premises or wholesale business or manufacturing. An accessory building shall not include servants’ quarters, guest rooms or sleeping rooms. (B) One single-family dwelling on any lot or parcel, which dwelling shall be of a size, bulk and construction as to contain on the first floor thereof a minimum of 1,800 square feet of living floor

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Glen Ellyn · 10.5.5

Yards

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This section defines minimum yard space requirements and specifies permitted obstructions within required yard setbacks, including detailed regulations for air conditioners, animal shelters, and arbors. It also outlines restrictions on landscaping and accessory structures to ensure visibility and safety.

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Projecting 3' or less into yard and no closer than 1.5' from the lot line 10. Electric Vehicle Charging Station X X X (a) Limitations: (1) Private charging stations shall be accessory to the primary permitted use of said district. (2) Charging stations located at single-family dwellings shall be designated as private use only. (3) Public charging stations are permitted in commercial, industrial, and multi-family districts only when accessory to the primary permitted use. (4) See Section

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Lakemoor · 22.287

Nonconforming Uses

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This section defines nonconforming uses and outlines restrictions on their maintenance, expansion, and relocation. It generally prohibits any changes that would increase the nonconformity, with specific exceptions for residential uses.

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intensity. Such prohibited activity includes, without limitation: (a) Expansion of any structure devoted entirely to a nonconforming use. (b) An expansion, extension, or relocation of a nonconforming use or its accessory uses to any land area or structure not currently occupied by such nonconforming use, except where a residential dwelling is a nonconforming use in a zoning district, additions and the construction of a private garage as an accessory use is permitted. (c) An expansion, extension, or relocation

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Lombard · 150.035

Adoption by reference

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This section adopts the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, by reference for the Village of Lombard, with numerous amendments that alter permit exemptions, clarify fire resistance requirements for townhouses and two-family dwellings, modify setback distances, and establish minimum address signage standards.

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incorporated by reference with the following changes: Section R101.1 Title: Insert "Village of Lombard" Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit; Delete the following exemptions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10. Residing a single-family home or accessory structure. Sheds less than 80 square feet and less than 8 feet in height. Patios less than 100 square feet. Section R105.5 Expiration: Delete this section entirely and refer to Section 150.042, paragraphs A, B, C, and D. Table R301.2...amended to read "A fire-resistance rating of 1 hour shall be permitted in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13." R302.3 Two family dwellings—Delete exception 2 Delete Table R302.6 and replace with "The Minimum distance between a residence and accessory structures shall be 10 feet unless a 1-hour fire resistance wall is installed at the accessory structure". Two (2) feet shall be the minimum separation. Section R308.1 Site Address

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Winfield · 10.9.4

Off Street Parking Regulations And Requirements

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This section outlines the requirements for the location and access of off-street parking and loading facilities in Winfield. It mandates that parking be on the same lot as the served use, allows for collective facilities under certain conditions, and specifies standards for driveway access and pavement.

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facilities (areas) shall be appropriately marked by signs designating those spaces "For Compact Cars Only". d. No parking space in any accessory off street parking facility containing less than fifty (50) parking spaces shall be sized or designated for compact car parking. 3. Handicapped Parking: All uses except single-family detached or single-family attached dwellings shall be required to provide off street accessible parking spaces for handicapped persons pursuant to the "Illinois accessibility code", as amended. The number...street parking facilities accessory to a residence use and developed in any residence district shall be limited to parking of automobiles by occupants of the residence to which such facilities are accessory or by guests of said occupants only. Required parking for single-family detached and attached dwellings shall include at least two (2) parking spaces, in accordance with section 10-9-7 of this chapter and this section, one or both of which shall be located within a driveway

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Lake Villa · 10.3B-2

Permitted, Conditional, Temporary And Prohibited Uses

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This section outlines how land uses are regulated within different zoning districts in Lake Villa. It specifies that uses are categorized by letter designations in Table 1, indicating whether they are permitted by right, special use, conditional use, or temporary use, with any unlisted uses being prohibited.

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cleaning, pressing, repair C X X X X Dwelling, apartments X C C Dwelling, group X Dwelling, single-family X X X X X X X X X Dwelling, townhouse X Dwelling, two-family X X Dwelling unit (if restricted to second floor and above) C C C C Elderly housing (see subsection 10-4-4B25 of this title) C Electronic equipment sales (not installation) C X X X X X X X Emergency care, trauma center (see subsection...Agriculture: Apiary Cultivation of field and garden crops X X X X X X Greenhouse, nonretail Nursery, tree and shrub, nonretail Residential: Apartment as accessory use in business buildings, but not on the ground floor frontage Apartment house X X Attached dwelling unit for owner or operator of principal use Cluster single-family X X X X Elderly housing C Group dwelling X Kennel, private (see subsection 10-4-4B3 of this title) C C Planned residential

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Naperville · 5.1B-2

AMENDMENTS

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This section amends Naperville's residential code by modifying the title, clarifying scope and exceptions for dwelling units, detailing work exempt from permits (including accessory structures and patios), requiring plats for permit applications, and establishing a time limitation for permit applications.

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dwelling unit as defined by this code. PUD townhouse and duplex developments which have been approved by the city council prior to the adoption of the 2018 IRC shall be allowed to continue to use the 2012 IRC building code, or any code permitted by city council authority until the development is completed in its entirety. R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. Building: Delete: Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 Change to read as follows: 1. One-story detached accessory...Existing Basements: Delete. R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. Changed to read as: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. Exceptions: 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions, alterations or accessory structures to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system. 2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for new construction when

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Newark · 21.1705

Permitted Signs--Residential Districts

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This section of Newark's zoning ordinance outlines permitted non-flashing, non-illuminated signs in residential districts. It specifies size, placement, and content restrictions for nameplates, identification signs for various dwelling types, and signs advertising property sales or rentals.

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residential districts the following signs are permitted in accordance with the regulations set forth hereinafter. Non Flashing, Non Illuminated Accessory Signs as follows: Nameplates and Identification signs, subject to the following: For one or two family dwellings, there shall be not more than one nameplate, not exceeding one and one half (1 1/2) square feet in area, for each dwelling unit, indicating the name or address of the occupant or a permitted occupation, provided that on a corner

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Warrenville · 8.9.2

Amendments To The Residential Building Code

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This section provides definitions for construction rule terms like 'Add', 'Amend', 'Delete', and 'Passim'. It then amends the IRC 2021 by replacing generic references with Warrenville-specific terms and state codes, and modifies the work exempt from permit section for accessory structures.

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phrase "Illinois Plumbing Code, as may be amended from time to time by the State of Illinois." Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Amend as follows: Building: Building exemption 1. Delete and replace as follows: One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not greater than 50 square feet. Building exemption 2. Delete and replace as follows: Repair or replacement of existing legally permitted gates, and fences...flood hazard Section 313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic sprinkler systems. Amend to read as follows: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. Exceptions: 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions, alterations or accessory structures to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system. 2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for new construction when

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Rosemont · 12.6B-3

Permitted Uses

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This section lists the specific commercial uses that are permitted within the DD Commercial Districts of Rosemont. It provides a comprehensive, albeit incomplete, enumeration of various retail, service, and light industrial activities allowed.

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following uses are permitted in DD Commercial Districts: Agricultural buildings and structures. Animal hospitals and kennels. Animal pounds. Antique shops. Apartment hotels. Apartments, multiple dwellings. Art and school supply stores. Art galleries and shops and studios. Art schools. Auction rooms. Automobile accessory stores. Bakeries, including the sale of bakery products to restaurants, hotels, clubs, and other establishments. Banks and financial establishments. Barbershops. Battery, tire, radiator, muffler, seat cover, and motor vehicle accessory service stations and facilities for wheel alignment

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Carpentersville · 15.10.015

Amendments to the International Residential Code/2018

Summary

This section amends the International Residential Code/2018 for Carpentersville, Illinois. It modifies specific sections related to jurisdiction identification, administrative procedures, fees, appeals, and construction standards, including detailed environmental and climatic design parameters.

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text of Subsection R313.1 in its entirety and replace with the following: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses. Exceptions: 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions, alterations or accessory structures to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system. 2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for new construction when all of the following apply: a. The underside...maintained." N. Delete the text of Subsection R313.2 in its entirety, and replace with the following: "An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings. Exceptions: 1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions, alterations or accessory structures to existing buildings that are not already equipped with an automatic residential sprinkler system. 2. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for new construction when

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Palos Heights · 150.81

Fences In Residential Areas

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This section outlines the requirements for fence materials, construction, location, and height in residential areas of Palos Heights. It specifies acceptable materials, installation standards, and differing height and location allowances based on property adjacency to non-residential districts or major roadways, with provisions for variances.

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privacy fences shall be located on the side yard and rear yard lot lines of a residential property, and are not to extend beyond the front building line of the dwelling unit. Fence heights shall be no greater than six feet, including lights and other fixtures or accessories. (2) Where a residential property abuts a non-residential district or major roadway, the following location and height exceptions apply: (i) the height of a fence shall be no greater than eight...grade difference of the adjacent non-residential district or roadway is two or more feet then the height of a privacy or non-privacy fence shall be no greater than ten feet, including lights and other fixtures or accessories; (iii) a fence with noted height exceptions may extend beyond the front line of the building along the lot line abutting the non-residential district or major roadway, and such fence may terminate where the side lot line meets the right

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Clarendon Hills · 20.9.1

General Requirements

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This section establishes general site development requirements for Clarendon Hills, including limits on the number of principal structures per lot, mandates for activities to be conducted within enclosed structures, and details on setback applicability, bulk requirements, and sight triangle limitations for corner lots.

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Number Of Structures On A Lot: For lots used for single-family detached and two-family dwellings, there must be no more than one principal building per lot. This does not include permitted accessory structures or agricultural structures. In all other instances, more than one principal building is permitted on a lot, provided that it complies with all dimensional standards of the district. All Activities Within An Enclosed Structure: Within all districts, all activities must be conducted entirely within

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Inverness · 5.7.6

Administratively Approved Uses

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This section outlines the process and criteria for administrative approval of wireless telecommunications towers and antennas in Inverness. It specifies which uses can be administratively approved, the application requirements, review process by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, and the appeal procedure upon denial.

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subsection B2a and b of this Section. a. Antennas On Existing Structures: Any antenna which is not attached to a tower may be approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer as an accessory use to any commercial, professional, institutional, or multi-family structure of eight (8) or more dwelling units, provided: (1) The antenna does not exceed the maximum permitted height of the structure as authorized by this Zoning Ordinance and/or by any other applicable ordinances of the Village

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Romeoville · 157.028

Personal Communication Facility

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This section establishes a special use permit requirement for the establishment, construction, maintenance, and operation of personal communication facilities in Romeoville. Its purpose is to regulate these facilities to facilitate wireless infrastructure development while minimizing visual impact and the total number of facilities.

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Minimize the total number of personal communications facilities in the village. (C) Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to all personal communications facilities, whether such facilities are used as a principal use or as an accessory use unless otherwise exempted from these regulations. (1) Pre-existing towers or antennas. Towers and antennas existing on the date this section is adopted shall not be required to meet the requirements of this section other than the requirements of divisions...antenna and related equipment as visually unobtrusive as possible. (5) Antennas on existing structures. Any antenna which is not attached to a tower may be approved by the village as an accessory use to any commercial, industrial, professional, institutional or multi-family structure of 24 or more dwelling units; provided the following apply. (a) The antenna does not extend more than 30 feet above the highest point of the structure. (b) The antenna complies with all applicable

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Old Mill Creek · 3.4-H

Special Uses

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This section lists special uses permitted in all residential districts of Old Mill Creek, with some exceptions and specific requirements. It details various categories of special uses, including residential, educational, recreational, health, religious, social, public, utility, and equestrian/agricultural facilities.

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half acre of property. For purposes of calculating the one-half acre minimum, bodies of water and septic areas on the property shall not be included. (J) Agricultural uses: includes accessory farm buildings and structures; and (K) Planned developments: all single-family and multi-family dwellings that are part of a development of more than five acres shall be considered a planned development. (L) Commercial solar energy systems (CSES). Commercial solar energy systems shall be permitted only as a special

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Grayslake · 15.52.010

Scope

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This section defines the scope of the adopted International Residential Code in Grayslake, specifying it applies to detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses concerning construction, alteration, and maintenance. It also establishes that the Grayslake Zoning Ordinance takes precedence in case of conflicts.

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provisions of the code shall control all matters concerning the construction, alterations, additions, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy and maintenance of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family (townhouses) not more than three stories in height, their appurtenances and accessory structures, and shall apply to existing structures; except as such matters are otherwise provided for in other ordinances or statutes, or in the rules and regulations authorized for promulgation under provisions of this code. (a) The regulations

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St. Charles · 17.12.030

Bulk regulations

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This section establishes bulk regulations for various residential zoning districts in St. Charles, outlining requirements for lot area, lot width, building coverage, building height, and yard setbacks. It also references another chapter for specific regulations on permitted encroachments for accessory buildings.

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Table 17.12-2 establishes bulk regulations for the residential districts. Chapter 17.22 specifies permitted encroachments in yards and setbacks applicable to accessory buildings and structures. TABLE 17.12-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BULK REQUIREMENTS ft = feet sf = square feet du = dwelling unit ZONING DISTRICT RE-1 RE-2 RS-1 RS-2 RS-3 RS-4 Minimum Lot Area 1¼ acres (54,450 sf) 25,000 sf 18,000 sf 11,000 sf 8,400 sf 6,600 sf Minimum Lot Width

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Wheaton · 1.14

Right of entry for inspection

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This section grants the city manager or their representative the authority to enter and inspect buildings and properties at reasonable times to ensure compliance with the municipal code. It outlines the procedures city agents must follow during inspections, including identification and advising the owner/occupant of the purpose, and specifies remedies if access is refused.

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properties within the city for the purpose of inspection of those premises to determine the status of compliance with the provisions of this Code. The owner or occupant of every dwelling or rooming unit shall give the director or his representative free access to such unit or accessory building at all reasonable times for the purposes of such inspection, examination and survey. (b) The city agent making an inspection as authorized by this section shall: (1) Identify himself

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Harvard · 9.1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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This section establishes general requirements for site development, including the number of principal structures permitted on a lot, mandates that most activities occur within enclosed structures (with specific exceptions for outdoor uses), and outlines the application of setback and bulk requirements.

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Number of Structures on a Lot For lots used for single-family detached and two-family dwellings, there must be no more than one principal building per lot. This does not include permitted accessory structures or agricultural structures. In all other instances, more than one principal building is permitted on a lot, provided that it complies with all dimensional standards of the district. B. All Activities within an Enclosed Structure Within all districts, all activities must be conducted entirely within

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Flossmoor · 285.27.3

Definitions

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This section establishes rules for interpreting defined terms within the chapter, defaulting to Webster's Dictionary for undefined words. It then provides definitions for "Abutting," "Accessory Uses" (via cross-reference), "Adult Arcade," and "Adult Bookstore, Adult Novelty Store or Adult Video Store."

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Amended 5-18-1998 by Ord. No. 1261]BASEMENTA story having part but not more than 1/2 of its height below grade. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purpose of height regulation if used for dwelling purposes.BLOCKThe land adjoining one side of a street between two consecutive junctions of said street with streets, railway rights-of-way, waterways or permanent open space areas, crossing or meeting said side of said street.BUILDABLE AREAThe space remaining...MEDICAL HEALTH CENTERAn establishment where two or more licensed physicians, dentists or medical specialists and their professional associates practice together.COMMUNITY GARAGEA series of garages located jointly in a common lot accessory to a residential use and having no public shop or service in connection therewith.COMMUNITY RESIDENCEA single dwelling unit occupied on a relatively permanent basis in a family-like environment by a group or unrelated persons with disabilities, plus paid professional support staff provided by a sponsoring agency, either living

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Prospect Heights · 4.2.2

Additions And Amendments To Code

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This section details amendments to the International Residential Code for Prospect Heights, outlining general rules for superseding ordinances, conflict resolution, permit requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.

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family dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location removal and demolition of single family residences, townhouses and duplexes, and their accessory structures. Townhouses and duplexes shall have a vertical wall as a fire barrier and shall not have one dwelling unit stacked above another. Apartment type buildings and other multiple dwelling buildings shall be governed by the IBC 2012 as amended. No exception for existing buildings: Existing buildings undergoing repair, alteration...pool nearest the dwelling on the premises. In case of round or irregularly shaped pools this "side" shall be considered as a projection of the face nearest the dwelling • Pools must be 10 feet from any building, which includes the house, shed, garage, balcony, porch, deck or any accessory structure • 10 feet is measured from the eave or edge of structure to the water edge • The pool may not be installed over an easement • Must be 10 feet away from

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