This section outlines the regulations for satellite dish antennas in River Forest, requiring a permit and establishing specific standards for installation in residential districts, including placement, height, material, and quantity.
Section Text
Permit Required: Satellite dish antennas shall be permitted as an accessory structure in any zoning district, but only upon compliance with the requirements of this subsection, or upon approval pursuant to subsection D or E of this section. The Director of Public Works shall issue a building permit for any satellite dish antenna that conforms to the following standards and criteria:
1. In residential zoning districts, no satellite dish antenna shall be installed in the area between the front property...area within which the screening would create reception interference or prevent a shift in the position of the antenna. Screening materials may consist of year-round vegetation, the dwelling on the zoning lot where such antenna is located, garages, storage buildings, fences, earth berms or other accessory buildings which meet all of the provisions of the Zoning Code;
9. No advertising in any form shall be permitted on any part of a satellite dish antenna, except for a six inch
Business & Licensing
West Dundee·10.10.6
Administratively Approved Uses
Summary
This section outlines the process for administratively approving certain wireless telecommunications towers and antennas in West Dundee. The building commissioner can approve specific uses, waive certain setback and separation requirements to encourage shared use, and allow reconstruction to monopoles, with a 60-day response period for applications.
Section Text
subsections B2a and B2b of this section.
a. Antennas On Existing Structures: Any antenna which is not attached to a tower may be approved by the building commissioner as an accessory use to any commercial, industrial, professional, institutional or multi-family structure of eight (8) or more dwelling units, provided:
(1) The antenna does not extend more than thirty feet (30') above the highest point of the structure;
(2) The antenna complies with all applicable FCC and FAA regulations
Utilities & Services
Glen Ellyn·4.1.3
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Glen Ellyn Building Code defines key terms used throughout the chapter, including additions, alterations, commercial buildings, and construction costs, to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the code.
Section Text
supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent, or similar piping, electric wiring, mechanical or other work which affects the public health or safety.
RESIDENTIAL: One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures regulated under the International Residential Code.
SITE IMPROVEMENT COST: The cost of all site improvements on private property excluding buildings, and improvements in the adjacent public right
Buildings & Construction
Romeoville·157.082
R-7 General Residential (9-12 D.U./Acre)
Summary
This section establishes the R-7 General Residential district in Romeoville, intended for higher-density housing and buffering. It outlines permitted and special uses, including single-family detached, townhouses, and multiple-family dwellings, all subject to specific acreage and density limitations.
Section Text
except for a canopy, awning, garage, carport, deck or patio designed for use with the particular mobile home. The site coverage of a mobile home, together with any expansion or accessory structure permitted thereto by the section, shall not exceed 30% of the total mobile home site area.
(p) Dwelling unit restrictions. Dwelling units other than approved mobile homes shall not be permitted within a mobile home park, and mobile homes may be located only within an approved mobile home...trade or industry.
(2) Accessory uses may include the following:
(a) Garages, carports or other parking spaces for the exclusive use of residents or occupants of the premises; and
(b) Real estate signs, not exceeding 12 square feet for each face that are setback from every property line at least ten feet.
(F) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Lot area. The minimum lot areas shall apply within the district:
(a) For single-family detached dwelling units, there shall
Zoning & Land Use
Round Lake Beach·505.0
R-4 Multiple-Family Residential
Summary
This section outlines the R-4 Multiple-Family Residential zoning district for Round Lake Beach. It specifies permitted, accessory, and special uses, along with detailed lot size and yard requirements for various dwelling types, including planned unit developments.
Section Text
Permitted uses:
(A) Two-family dwellings
(B) Multiple-family dwellings
(C) Townhouse residences
(D) Parks and playgrounds
(E) Public libraries
(F) Public open land, refuge or preserve 505.2 Accessory uses: As permitted in accordance with Article II, Section 216. 505.3 Special uses:
(A) Planned unit developments
(B) Cultural facilities
(C) Health facilities and assisted living
(D) Public buildings and utilities
(E) Church, chapels, temples, synagogues
(F) Convent, monastery, and religious retreats
(G) Non-commercial recreational buildings and community centers...feet be required.
(2) Townhouse units:
Minimum front yard: 20 feet
(3) All other permitted uses: 50 feet
(B) Minimum corner side yard:
(1) Principal residential and accessory structures: 30 feet or established building line, whichever is less
(2) All other permitted uses: 35 feet
(C) Minimum side yard:
(1) Two family dwellings: 10 feet
(2) Multiple family dwellings, including townhouses, ten feet except that for all structures in excess of two stories each side yard shall be increased
Zoning & Land Use
Kildeer·5.13.6
Schedule Of Parking Requirements
Summary
This section outlines the methodology for calculating required off-street parking spaces in Kildeer, detailing how employee numbers, building capacity, mixed-use developments, and specific land uses determine the parking requirements. It also establishes parking ratios for various residential, retail, and service establishments.
Section Text
below shall apply to uses processed as special uses, unless the village determines that the specific requirements of a special use warrant a different parking space standard.
E. Spaces Required: Accessory off street parking spaces shall be provided as required for the following uses:
1. Residential:
Single-family dwellings 2 spaces per dwelling unit
Townhomes 2 1 / 2 spaces per dwelling unit
2. Retail And Service Uses:
Bank/financial institution 5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area, plus
Zoning & Land Use
New Lenox·106.136
R-4 two unit residence district
Summary
This section establishes the R-4 two-unit residence district, intended for medium-density residential areas with a mix of single-family and two-family dwellings. It outlines permitted uses including residential, public/quasipublic/governmental facilities, and agricultural activities, with specific additional uses requiring special authorization from the zoning board of appeals.
Section Text
include structures or structural features inconsistent with the permitted use, and do not involve the conduct of any business, trade or industry.
Accessory uses may include:
(1) Accessory uses permitted in the R-1 district.
(2) Home occupations.
(3) Professional office of a resident in his dwelling involving the employment of not to exceed one person not a resident of the premises.
(4) Attached solar energy systems when mounted on a side or rear building wall or roof, subject...rear lot line.
(6) Maximum height. No principal structure shall exceed 2½ stories or 35 feet in height, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story or 15 feet in height, except as provided in article I of this chapter.
(7) Floor area ratio. The floor area ratio shall not exceed 0.5.
(8) Minimum size of dwellings. Minimum size of dwelling units shall be as follows:
a. Subdivisions for which final plats were applied for prior to June
Zoning & Land Use
North Aurora·11.2
Use standards
Summary
This section outlines specific use standards for residential developments in North Aurora, including assisted living facilities, community residences, multiple-family dwellings, and townhouses. It emphasizes compliance with broader site development, parking, and landscaping ordinances, as well as federal, state, and local requirements, with a focus on harmonious integration and avoiding adverse impacts.
Section Text
shall be limited to the United States mail, similar parcel delivery service, or private passenger automobile. xi.
No permanent or temporary alterations of the principal or accessory buildings shall be made which change the residential character of the structure. xii.
No more than twenty (20) percent of the area of any residential dwelling shall be devoted to the home occupation. xiii.
No mechanical or electrical equipment or chemicals may be used or stored except such types as are customary...five (45) feet in height and is owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio station operator or is used exclusively for receive-only antennas is permitted as an accessory use. No receive-only antenna shall exceed the highest point on the nearest residential rooftop of a dwelling by more than ten (10) feet. Existing towers and existing antennas which predated this Ordinance shall not be required to meet the requirements of this chapter. 2. Wireless Telecommunications Antenna, Facility
Zoning & Land Use
Cary·14.2.6
Use regulations
Summary
This section outlines the process for determining permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses within different zoning districts in Cary. It establishes a Table of Permitted Uses and procedures for interpreting unlisted uses and for lots with multiple principal uses.
Section Text
family detached X X X X X X
Single-family attached X C C
Multi-family Dwellings
Not more than 15 dwelling units X C C
More than 15 dwelling units C C C
Senior Housing C C C
Dwelling units located above ground floor as part of mixed use X X
Boarding Homes
Bed & Breakfast C C C
Roominghouse C C C
Tourist home C C C
Domiciliary Homes and Institutions
Childcare facilities...crops only, accessory retail sales C
Silos C C
Hatcheries or fish C C
Equipment sales and repair C C C
Accessory Uses
Accessory uses generally X X X X X X X X X X X X
Detached garage to a residential dwelling X X X X X X X
Parking in front of a residential dwelling unit X X X X X X X X C X
Live entertainment with a commercial
Zoning & Land Use
Wilmette·30.8.2
Permitted and special uses
Summary
This section outlines permitted and special uses within Wilmette's residential zoning districts (R1 through R4). It uses 'P' for permitted uses and 'S' for special uses requiring a permit, with blank spaces indicating no allowance.
Section Text
WILMETTE, ILLINOIS TABLE 8-1: RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS PERMITTED and SPECIAL USES P = Permitted Use // S = Special Use
USE DISTRICT USE STANDARDS
R R1 R2 R3 R4
RESIDENTIAL USES
Accessory Living Unit S S S Section 30-12.3 .(a)
Adaptive Reuse Senior Housing/55+ Development S S S S
Dwelling, Single-Family P P P P
Dwelling, Two-Unit P P
Dwelling, Multi-Family: up to 18 dwelling units per acre P Section 30-12.3 .(s)
Dwelling, Multi-Family...dwelling units per acre P Section 30-12.3 .(s)
Dwelling, Townhouse/Stacked Flat: up to 4 dwelling units per building and only 1 building per lot P P P Section 30-12.3 .(i)
Dwelling, Townhouse/Stacked Flat: more than 4 dwelling units per building or more than 1 building per lot, or with not all units fronting a public street S S S Section 30-12.3 .(i)
Group Home P P P P Section 30-12.3 .(n)
Group Home
Zoning & Land Use
Summit·11.2.4
Lot And Building Regulations
Summary
This section outlines the lot and building regulations for residential districts (R-1 to R-4) in Summit, detailing minimum lot area and width, building setbacks, maximum coverage, number of dwelling units, and height limitations, with cross-references to general exceptions, accessory uses, and contextual setback rules.
Section Text
Maximum Front/Street Side 20 20 20 20 S2 Minimum Interior Side 3 [3] 3 [3] 3 [3] 3 [3] Minimum Rear (principal building) 25 25 25 25 S3 Minimum Rear (accessory building) 5 5 5 5 C Maximum Building Coverage (% of lot) 70 70 70 70 Maximum Number of Dwelling Units 1 1 2 4 no max. Maximum Height (feet/stories) Detached or Attached House (single household) 25/2.5 25/2.5 35/2.5 35/2.5 Two-unit House (two household) NA 25/2.5 35/2.5 35/2.5 Multi...Unit Building (3+ households) NA NA 35/2.5 45/NA Hotel or office building NA NA NA 60/NA Other principal buildings NA NA NA 35/NA Accessory buildings 20/1 20/1 20/1 20/1
Table Notes: The following notes refer to the bracketed numbers (e.g.,” [1]”) in Table 2-2: [1] Or 400 sq. ft. per dwelling unit, which results in the greater lot area.
[2] Contextual setback regulations of 11-19-8(E) apply when existing building setbacks on adjacent lots are less than
Zoning & Land Use
Orland Hills·159.002
Definitions
Summary
This section defines "Accessory Building or Use" by outlining its characteristics and providing a list of common examples. It clarifies that an accessory use must be subordinate to and serve a principal building or use on the same zoning lot, with limited exceptions for parking.
Section Text
used for the occasional housing of guests of the principal building and not for permanent occupancy by others as housekeeping units;
(g) Servants' quarters comprising part of an accessory garage and solely for occupancy by a servant or household employee (and his family) of the occupants of the principal dwelling;
(h) Off-street motor vehicle parking areas, and loading and unloading facilities;
(i) Signs (other than advertising signs) are permitted and regulated in each district incorporated in this chapter...HOME OCCUPATIONS. A gainful occupation or profession customarily carried on by an occupant of a dwelling unit as a use which is clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes. The HOME OCCUPATION shall be carried on wholly within the principal building or within a building accessory thereto, and only by members of the family occupying the premises and one person outside the family. No article shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises
General Provisions
Olympia Fields·22.3
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Olympia Fields municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms used within the chapter. It clarifies the meanings of words such as 'Abandonment' and 'Accessory building or use', including a detailed breakdown of what constitutes an accessory use.
Section Text
manufacturing activities, on the same lot or parcel of ground with such activities, unless such storage is excluded by the district regulations;
(8) Servants' quarters comprising part of an accessory garage and solely for occupancy by a servant or household employee (and his family) of the occupants of the principal dwelling;
(9) Swimming pool, private, including fencing and lighting as required in subsection 4.3a for use by the occupant of the principal use and his guests;
(10) Off-street...Home occupation means any gainful occupation or profession engaged in by an occupant of a dwelling unit as a use which is clearly incidental to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes. The "home occupation" shall be carried on wholly within the principal building or within a building accessory thereto, and only by members of the family occupying the premises. No article shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises except such as is produced
Zoning & Land Use
Prospect Heights·5.2.3
Definitions
Summary
This section of the Prospect Heights municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms relevant to zoning and land use, including definitions for 'Abutting,' 'Accessory,' 'Adjacent,' and several types of 'Adult-Use Cannabis Business Establishments.'
Section Text
purposes of this title, an agricultural building or structure shall imply any building or structure existing or erected on land used principally for agricultural purposes, with the exception of dwelling units.
AGRICULTURE: The use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, apiculture, horticulture, floriculture and viticulture.
The necessary accessory uses for packing, treating, or storing the produce, provided, however, that the operation of any such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of the normal agricultural activities.
Included are truck...ESTABLISHMENT, WHOLESALE: A business establishment engaged in selling to retailers, or jobbers rather than consumers.
FALLOUT SHELTER: An accessory building and use designed for the protection of life from radioactive fallout.
FAMILY: Refers to either:
A. An individual or two (2) or more persons, related by blood, marriage, civil union, or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit in a dwelling unit; or
B. A group of not more than four (4) persons, who need not be related
Zoning & Land Use
Shorewood·10.5G-5
Required Conditions
Summary
This section outlines required conditions for development within the R-4 Multiple-Family Residence District, covering aspects such as dwelling unit entrances, building size limits, density, living space location, basement requirements, accessory vehicle storage, and roof design.
Section Text
acre.
D. Maximum density for duplex dwellings shall be buildings per acre, 2 dwelling units per building.
E. No required living space can be provided below grade level.
F. Each dwelling unit requires a basement equal to 80 percent of the ground floor area of the first story.
G. Accessory vehicles defined as boats, trailers, motor homes, snowmobiles, motorcycles, golf carts and ATVs shall be parked or stored within an enclosed garage or structure.
H. Flat roofs shall
Zoning & Land Use
Round Lake Heights·7.1.6
Building permit fee schedule
Summary
This section of the Round Lake Heights Building Code establishes requirements for building inspections, specific code compliance for crawl spaces, and mandates obtaining permits for various construction activities. It also outlines a fee schedule for permits and the process for handling engineering dispute costs.
Section Text
WATER SUPPLY Enforcement and administration .....27.00 SEWER DISPOSAL Enforcement and administration .....27.00 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 1 & 2 family dwelling, per unit ea. .....105.00 Per living unit (apartments) .....53.00 Commercial or industrial, $35.00 per 1,500 sq. ft., minimum .....158.00 Motel, hotel, dormitories, nursing homes (per unit) .....53.00 Supporting area, $5.00 per 1,000 sq. ft., minimum .....53.00 Garages, accessory buildings and additions over 100 square feet...Temporary certificates of occupancy (90 days maximum)
Residential — per inspection .....53.00 Commercial/industrial .....158.00 PLAN REVIEW The fee for plan review(s) shall be paid for a principal building and all accessory building(s) containing more than 7,500 cubic feet. This fee shall not be refunded. 1 & 2 family dwelling — per unit 0—1,499 sq. ft. .....105.00 1,500—2,499 sq. ft. .....158.00 2,500—3,999 sq. ft. .....210.00 4,000 & Over .....263.00 Apartments per living unit
Buildings & Construction
Hillside·11.10
Planned unit development
Summary
This section outlines the purpose of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Hillside, which is to allow for greater flexibility in land use, promote creative design, preserve open space, and result in developments that are more beneficial to the community than standard district regulations. It also details the initial procedural step of a pre-petition meeting with the plan commission before officially submitting an application.
Section Text
Permitted uses. Uses in a planned residential development must conform to that in the underlying zoning district. 11.10(3)(b) Other uses. In residential planned developments containing over 500 dwelling units, convenience type shopping facilities may be permitted, provided that the area devoted to such commercial uses and accessory uses such as off-street parking shall not occupy more than five percent of the total area of the planned development. 11.10(3)(c) Lot size. No minimum lot area...Yards. The requirements of the prevailing districts are applicable to exterior boundaries of the planned development only. 11.10(3)(h) Distance between buildings. In the parts of planned unit development containing dwelling types other than single-family detached dwellings, the spacing between buildings shall not be less than that set forth in the respective underlying district. 11.10(3)(i) Building height. The building height requirements of the prevailing district may be waived; however, the height of any building
Zoning & Land Use
Lockport·156.024
Regulations For Specific Accessory Structures And Uses
Summary
This section establishes specific regulations for detached and attached garages and carports in Lockport, covering prohibitions on portable structures, size limitations, material requirements, driveway specifications, and exceptions for certain residential districts.
Section Text
unit shall be employed in connection with the occupation.
(2) There shall be no manufacturing or processing of any sort.
(3) No more than 25% of the area of a dwelling shall be devoted to the home occupation.
(4) There shall be no storage outside a principal building or accessory structure of equipment or materials or products used in the home occupation.
(5) The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the principal residential building.
(6) No part...home occupation may be conducted in an accessory garage (attached or detached).
(7) The home occupation shall be conducted in a manner that would not cause the premises to differ from its residential character.
(8) Automotive repair as all or part of a home occupation shall be prohibited.
(9) Customer sales and pick up. Direct sales of products produced in relation to the home occupation from the dwelling unit are prohibited.
(10) The home occupation shall not require more vehicle
General Provisions
Shorewood·10.3.40
Accessory Wind Energy Facilities
Summary
This section prohibits accessory wind energy facilities in residential and business districts but allows them in industrial districts as conditional uses. It outlines specific location, setback, and height requirements for these facilities.
Section Text
freestanding wind turbine may be permitted on a site and must be associated with a principal structure. The principal structure must be constructed before a wind energy facility is installed.
2. The following minimum setback shall apply to freestanding accessory wind energy devices:
a. Minimum setback of 1.1 feet multiplied by the device height of any on-site structure.
b. Minimum setback of 1.1 feet multiplied by the device height from any property line.
c. Minimum setback of 2.1 feet...device height from the property line of any Illinois Nature Preserve Commission land.
e. Minimum setback of 2.1 feet multiplied by the device height from any off-site residential dwelling unit or occupied community building in existence at the time of the conditional use permit application for the accessory wind energy facility.
f. Minimum setback of 1.1 feet multiplied by the device height from any above-ground public electric power lines, telephone lines, and cable television lines.
g. Minimum setback
Zoning & Land Use
Brookfield·62.13
Setback and yard exceptions
Summary
This section outlines exceptions to setback and yard regulations in Brookfield, specifying items exempt from all setbacks or specifically from rear and side yard setbacks, with certain conditions and limitations.
Section Text
provided that a hot air/noise deflecting baffle, directed upward, is installed and maintained.
b. Air conditioner, central, provided that it is not located closer than ten feet to a neighboring dwelling and that a hot air/noise deflecting baffle, directing upward, is installed and maintained.
c. Clothesline posts.
d. Detached accessory buildings and structures, as required by section 62-16.
e. Fans, provided that a hot air/noise deflecting baffle, directed upward, is installed and maintained.
f. Fireproof fire escapes, fireproof outside
Zoning & Land Use
Naperville·5.1B-1
ADOPTION
Summary
This section adopts the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) and specific appendices for the regulation of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. It also mandates passive resistant radon construction for all new residential construction as per Illinois state law.
Section Text
regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, demolition, addition to, use or maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three (3) stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures, as amended in this Article, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth. There shall be one
(1) copy of the International Residential Code kept on file
Buildings & Construction
River Forest·10.11.1
Permitted Uses
Summary
This section outlines the exclusively permitted uses within an R4 Multi-Family Residential District. It allows for multi-family dwellings, uses permitted in R3 districts, private garages, accessory structures, and planned developments.
Section Text
district, no building or use shall be permitted, except for the following:
A. Multi-family dwellings.
B. Any residential use permitted in the R3 district.
C. Private garages required for the building(s).
D. Accessory structures or buildings to service the primary building(s).
E. Planned developments, in accordance with chapter 19 of this zoning title
Zoning & Land Use
Highland Park·150.401
Establishment of Districts
Summary
This section establishes zoning districts in Highland Park to classify, regulate, and restrict land uses, building characteristics, and open spaces. It lists R1 (Country Estate Residential), R2 (Country Home Residential), and R3 (Low Density Residential) districts, detailing their intended purposes and limitations on certain uses.
Section Text
dwellings, trades, industries, and the location of buildings designed for specific uses, to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings hereafter erected or structurally altered, to regulate and limit by the intensity of the use of the lot areas, and to regulate and determine the areas of yards, courts, and other open spaces within the surroundings of such buildings.
(A) R1: Country Estate Residential District. This zoning district provides for single family residential and normal accessory uses...protect the residential character.
(H) R7: Single- and Two-Family Residential District. This district is intended to provide for medium density single-family and two-family residential development and accessory uses. It is not intended to provide for multiple-family residential buildings having in excess of two dwelling units, commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or other non-single or non-two-family residential uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area
Zoning & Land Use
Batavia·9.1.2
Amendments To Chapter 1 Of The International Building Code
Summary
This section amends the International Building Code/2006 for Batavia by establishing the city's building code title, specifying that detached one- and two-family dwellings are governed by the residential building code, and outlining specific code compliance requirements for electrical and plumbing systems by referencing national and state codes respectively. It also defines the 'code official' and deletes certain permit-related sections and work exemptions.
Section Text
building code of the city of Batavia, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 101.2 Scope : Revise the exception to read as follows:
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply with the residential building code of the city and not this code .
Section 101.4.1 Electrical : Revise to read as follows:
101.4.1 Electrical. Installation of electrical systems, including alterations
Buildings & Construction
Naperville·5.1I-1
ADOPTION
Summary
This section adopts the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) for most structures in Naperville, excluding certain single-family and townhouse dwellings. It establishes regulations for mechanical systems and provides for permit issuance, subject to specific amendments.
Section Text
design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to use, or maintenance of mechanical systems for all structures other than one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three (3) stories in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures, providing for the issuance of permits is hereby adopted with the following amendments