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Kenilworth · 56.13

General Construction Standards

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This section establishes general construction standards for rights-of-way in Kenilworth, mandating consistency with various ordinances, codes, laws, and specific IDOT publications. It also delegates final interpretation of conflicting standards to the Village Manager.

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Standards Manual ; (e) Standard Specifications for Traffic Control Items ; (f) Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (92 Ill. Adm. Code Part 545); (g) Flagger’s Handbook ; and (h) Work Site Protection Manual for Daylight Maintenance Operations. (2)   The tree preservation regulations set forth in Chapter 150 of this code. (B) Interpretation of municipal standards and principles. If a discrepancy exists between or among differing principles and standards required by this subchapter, the Village Manager shall determine, in the exercise
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Lisle · 6.3.7

Preliminary Plat Of Subdivision

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This section outlines the purpose and filing requirements for a preliminary plat of subdivision in Lisle. It details the necessary information and plans that must be submitted, including plat details, engineering plans, landscape plans, and potentially architectural and traffic studies, to establish lot design, utility and street layouts, and to seek waivers.

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Parkway Landscape Plan. 2.   If applicable under the Village's Zoning Ordinance, the following shall be submitted with a preliminary plat of subdivision application and shall comply with the standards as set forth by the Zoning Ordinance: (a)   Preliminary Tree Preservation Plan. (b)   Preliminary Architectural Plan. (c)   Preliminary Landscape Plan. (d)   Preliminary Outdoor Lighting Plan. (e)   Proposed Sign Package. (f)   Traffic Study/Analysis. (D)   Required Certificates: The preliminary plat of subdivision shall include the following certificates in the format established
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Naperville · 1.9F-1

APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES

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This section outlines application processing fees for development in Naperville, with fees varying based on the required review process (Planning and Zoning Commission/City Council, City Council only, or administrative review). Fees cover initial review and two revisions, with additional submittals incurring further charges.

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application processing fee for any development is based upon the process required for approval, pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 10 (Landscape Screening and Tree Preservation), Title 6 (Zoning Regulations), and Title 7 (Subdivision Regulations) of this Code. 1. Applications Requiring Both Planning And Zoning Commission And City Council Review And Approval: Three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). Applications which require review by both the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, shall require a fee of three thousand dollars
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Vernon Hills · 20A.4

Specific content

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This section outlines the required documentation and information for different stages of developing a Regional Planned Unit Development (RPUD) in Vernon Hills, from preapplication to preliminary plan.

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Indicate spot elevations, with minimum one-foot contours, of major features and changes in elevations and adjoining land based upon existing and proposed uses. f. Other conditions on the proposed development: Watercourses, floodplains, marshes, rock outcrop, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter, houses, barns, accessory buildings and other significant features on the proposed development and their relationship to adjoining land. g. Zoning: Show zoning districts on and adjacent to the proposed development. h. Proposed public
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Naperville · 2.2.3

POWERS AND DUTIES

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This section outlines the powers and duties of the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission. It details their responsibilities in reviewing and recommending matters related to zoning ordinance amendments, conditional uses, variances, planned unit developments, comprehensive planning, and land suitability for annexation to the City Council.

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dealing with the granting of conditional uses. 3. To hear, consider and recommend to the City Council variances to Title 6, including those that may be requested in connection with conditional uses, rezoning, subdivisions, annexation requests, street graphics ordinance, tree preservation, and other zoning regulations. 4. To hear, consider and recommend to the City Council matters dealing with the granting of planned unit developments. 5. To prepare and recommend to the City Council a new comprehensive plan for the present
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Hampshire · 6.18.1

Purpose

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This section establishes the purpose of the Planned Residential Development District, emphasizing that it is a privilege requiring conditions and design considerations that benefit the community. It aims to ensure compatibility with existing zoning and the comprehensive plan, and promote the preservation of natural beauty, open spaces, and recreational areas.

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open space systems and bicycle/pedestrian system connections within any development and areas surrounding any proposed planned residential development to ensure system continuity. B.   It is the further purpose of this article to promote efficient land use patterns, which will preserve trees, wetlands and other natural resources; provide site amenities; and secure large parcels of permanent open space, characteristic of the village's existing natural environment. C.   These provisions are intended to encourage and accommodate more creative and imaginative design...patterns and, therefore, more economical land development, that will: 1.   Foster high quality development by allowing flexibility in land use and design standards, thereby encouraging innovative site planning; 2.   Promote more efficient land use patterns, which not only preserve open space and natural resources, but also provide for more economical networks of utilities, streets and other facilities, using traditional neighborhood development and/or smart growth objectives; 3.   Promote diverse, high quality environments; 4.   Foster the permanent preservation of open space
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Bolingbrook · 30.66

Contents of preliminary development plan

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This section outlines the required contents of a preliminary development plan that must be submitted to the Bolingbrook planning department for any proposed development. It details general information, existing conditions, and specific map requirements.

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swamps, marshes and any detention basins showing their normal shorelines, floodway limits and lines of inflow and outflow, if any. 3. Seeps, springs, flowings and wells. 4. Wetlands. d. Natural features such as rock outcroppings, wooded areas, and isolated preservable trees. e. Present uses of the parcel including the location of all existing structures, showing those that will be removed and those that will remain on the parcel after the development is completed. f. The location and size of existing
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Bolingbrook · 30.65

Contents of preliminary subdivision plat

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This section outlines the required contents of a preliminary subdivision plat in Bolingbrook. It details general information, existing conditions, and specific mapping requirements to be included when proposing to subdivide land.

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Lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes and any detention basins showing their normal shorelines, floodway limits and lines of inflow and outflow, if any. (iii) Seeps, springs, flowings and wells. 4. Natural features such as rock outcroppings, wooded areas, and isolated preservable trees greater than six inches in diameter as measured two feet above grade. (3) Proposed improvements. The following improvements, if proposed or required, shall be shown on the plat or in supporting documents: a. All, showing the type, location, widths
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Blue Island · 98.079

Duties

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This section defines the advisory role of the Urban Forestry Board and establishes the Public Works Superintendent as a liaison to the City Council for tree preservation efforts.

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Members of the Urban Forestry Board shall act in an advisory role. The Public Works Superintendent shall serve without compensation as a liaison between the Urban Foresty Board and the City Council to promote and preserve trees in the village. (Prior Code, § 98.079) (Ord. 94-301, passed 8-9-1994; Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017; Ord. 2023-039, passed
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Lake Bluff · 7.3.4

Permit Requirements

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This section requires a permit for any construction within public rights-of-way that alters, adds to, disrupts, or materially increases the space occupied by a utility facility, with exceptions for service connections and small wireless facilities. It also details the information required for permit applications.

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including a stormwater drainage plan, landscaping plans, and the certification of an engineer that such drawings, plans, and specifications comply with applicable codes, rules, and regulations; g.   An arborist's certification that the proposed work complies with the village tree preservation ordinance; h.   Evidence of insurance as required in subsection 7-3-5A of this chapter; i.   Evidence of posting of the security fund as required in subsection 7-3-5C of this chapter; j.   Any request
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Blue Island · 165.033

Planned Development

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This section outlines the process and purpose of planned developments in Blue Island. Planned developments are permitted as special uses requiring approval from the Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals and the City Council, allowing for more flexible and creative land design beyond conventional zoning regulations.

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study providing information on existing and proposed sanitary, storm, water and other utilities unnecessary to adequately service the development; 5.   Ground elevations on the tract; 6.   Other conditions on the tract - watercourses, floodplains, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter, houses, accessory buildings and other significant features; 7.   Other conditions on adjacent land - approximate direction and gradient of ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls; character and location of major buildings, railroads...planned development, or retained by the developer. In any event, the City Council may require legally binding covenants and other guarantees, in a form approved by the City Attorney, that the common open space will be permanently preserved as an open area. All land conveyed to a not-for-profit corporation or like entity shall be subject to the right of said corporation to impose a legally enforceable lien against the individually owned property in the planned development for maintenance
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Riverdale · 16.04.100

Development plan

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This section outlines the requirements for the format and content of development plans submitted in Riverdale. It specifies dimensions, legibility standards, and detailed information that must be included, such as legal descriptions, ownership, existing conditions like streets and topography, and flood-prone areas.

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indention basins showing their normal shorelines, floodway limits, and lines of inflow and outflow, if any. c. Seeps, springs, flowings, and wells. d. One-hundred-year floodplain elevation. 4. Natural features, such as rock outcroppings, wooded areas, and isolated preservable trees. 5. Present uses of the parcel, including the location of all existing structures, showing those that will be removed and those that will remain on the parcel after the development is completed. 6. The location and size of existing
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Roselle · 7.01

Preliminary plat

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This section outlines the requirements for submitting a preliminary plat for municipal approval in Roselle. It details specific graphic and descriptive items that must be included, emphasizing that incomplete or incorrect information will result in disapproval.

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U.S.G.S. data. j. Locations of, or reference to, locations of existing monuments or survey markers used in the preparation of survey and grade elevation of each monument and marker. k. Water courses, marshes, rock outcrops, wood areas, isolated, preservable trees six (6) inches or more in caliper at one foot above ground level, houses, barns, and other significant features. l. Where stormwater drainage tile exists, their size and location shall be indicated on the topographical map heretofore mentioned
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Huntley · 156.106

Parking

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This section establishes minimum off-street parking requirements for properties to prevent street congestion and promote public safety, applying to existing, new, and expanded uses, with specific provisions for changes in use and increased intensity.

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public roadways. Any and all applicable landscape zone requirements must be met. (4) Screening and landscaping. All parking lots designed for 20 or more parking spaces shall comply with the screening and landscaping requirements set forth in the tree preservation and landscaping ordinances. Parking lots designed for six to 19 parking spaces shall be effectively screened by a wall, berm or evergreen hedge, at least six feet in height, along any side that adjoins, or is directly across a street...street parking facilities shall conform to dimensions required by the ordinance that regulates size of space, aisles, and the like. Disabled parking dimensions shall be striped per State requirements at the time of striping. (11) Maintenance. All tree planting areas, landscaped islands, parking lots, garages and areas shall be properly maintained so as to be free of weeds, potholes, broken curbs and other damaged or neglected features. (12) Open and enclosed spaces. Parking areas may be open or enclosed unless
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Bloomingdale · 11.16.7

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violating the Bloomingdale Tree Preservation chapter. It includes monetary penalties, requirements for replacement trees for unpermitted removals, and the Village's ability to suspend permits for non-compliance.

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Suspension of permits shall be repealed only at such time as it is determined by the Building Commissioner, or appointed designee, that the owner of the property, or his or her designee, is in compliance with the approved tree preservation plan. (Ord. 96-12, 3-25-1996; amd. 2012 Code
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Lockport · 156.093

Operation And Maintenance Of Parking Facilities

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This section outlines the design and maintenance standards for parking facilities in Lockport, covering aspects like open/enclosed spaces, screening, landscaping, base course construction, and lighting to minimize glare and nuisance.

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city. (A) Open and enclosed parking spaces. Accessory parking spaces may be open to the sky or enclosed in a structure. (B) Screening and landscaping. (1)   All parking facilities shall conform to the requirements of § 153.50.125, Landscape and Tree Preservation. (2)   All open vehicle parking areas containing more than four parking spaces shall be effectively screened on each side abutting any property in a residential zoning district by a wall, fence, berm or densely planted hedge, each not less than
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Romeoville · 156.24

Development/Engineering Plan

Summary

This section outlines the general requirements for submitting development and engineering plans for approval by the village corporate authorities. It specifies the format, dimensions, and required information to be included on these plans, such as legal descriptions, owner information, and existing conditions.

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basins showing their normal shorelines, floodway limits and lines of inflow and outflow, if any; (c)   Seeps, springs, flowings and wells; and (d)   One-hundred-year floodplain elevation. (4)   Natural features, such as rock outcroppings, wooded areas and isolated preservable trees; (5)   Present uses of the parcel, including the location of all existing structures, showing those that will be removed and those that will remain on the parcel after the development is completed; (6)   The locations and size of existing
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Itasca · 14.12

Planned Development

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This section outlines the purpose and provisions for Planned Developments in Itasca, encouraging orderly and varied development of properties of three or more acres. It allows for deviations from standard subdivision and zoning regulations as specified in the Special Use Ordinance.

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Conservation District. Additional soil information may be requested by the Plan Commission and/or the Village Engineer; v.   portions of the site in any floodway and/or flood plain fridge area; vi.   streams, drainage ditches, culverts and standing water; vii.   isolate preserveable trees six (6) inches or more in diameter at one (1) foot above ground level; and viii.   general directions of the storm water runoff across the property. (b)   Public utilities information which shall show the location and size...Plan Commission shall hold a public hearing on such application at a time and place as shall be established by legal notice of hearing by the Chairperson. The hearing shall be conducted and transcript of the proceedings shall be preserved in accordance with rules prescribed by the Plan Commission. Notice of the time and place of such public hearing shall be published at least once in one (1) or more newspapers with a general circulation within Itasca and also
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Bloomingdale · 8.2.4

Penalties

Summary

This section outlines penalties for violations of the Bloomingdale Trees chapter, including fines and mandatory restitution for damages to trees and other plants on Village property. Fines are assessed per offense and per day of violation, and restitution costs are determined by the Director of Public Works.

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repealed only at such time as it is determined by the Director of Public Works or his designee, or appointed designee, that the owner of the property, or his or her designee, is in compliance with the approved tree preservation plan. (Ord. 95-61, 10-23-1995; amd. 2012 Code
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Sandwich · 74.9

Plats and data for approval of preliminary plan

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This section outlines the required topographic data and accompanying statements for the approval of a preliminary subdivision plan in Sandwich. It details necessary information about existing conditions, utilities, and proposed infrastructure, including specific requirements for septic systems if applicable.

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shall be made at a frequency of one test hole for each five lots or each three acres, whichever requires the greater number of test borings. (6) Other conditions on the tract: Watercourses, marshes, rock outcrop, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in caliper at one foot above ground level, houses, barns, shacks and other significant features. (7) Other conditions on adjacent land: Approximate direction and gradient of ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls, character
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Glendale Heights · 11.13.6

Preliminary Planned Unit Development Filing Requirements

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This section outlines the mandatory submission requirements for a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) application in Glendale Heights. Applicants must provide a completed form, fees, a statement of objectives, ownership disclosures, and a detailed preliminary development plan, all subject to review by the zoning administrator.

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courts, and other recreational and nonrecreational common open spaces. 5.   Existing Natural Features: The topography of the site at two foot (2') intervals, drainage patterns, existing waterways, floodplains, wooded areas, scenic views, marsh areas, areas with soil problems, isolated preservable trees six inches (6") or more in diameter at one foot (1') above ground level, and other existing environmental features; data on subsurface soil, rock, and groundwater conditions if required by the village engineer. 6.   Utilities And Drainage: The size
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Homer Glen · 114.10

Planning and zoning

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This section outlines the various fees associated with planning and zoning applications in Homer Glen, including zoning map and text amendments, variances, site plans, special uses, plats, permits, and the purchase of zoning materials.

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utility poles or wireless support structures $350 Each small wireless facility application that includes the installation of a new utility pole for construction $1,000 Inspection prior to order for removal of a stop-work order in relation to tree preservation $75/each Any land vacated by the Village of Homer Glen is subject to compensation as established by the Village of Homer Glen. The sign variance application fee for sign distance and sign relocations resulting from adjustments of the right
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Romeoville · 157.204

General Development Plan

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This section outlines the requirements and procedures for submitting and reviewing a General Development Plan for a Planned Unit Development in Romeoville. It details documentation submission, public hearing processes, and the role of the Planning and Zoning Commission in making recommendations to the Village Board.

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site conditions. Subsurface conditions with location and results of tests made to generally ascertain subsurface soil, rock and groundwater conditions; (8) Additional site conditions. Other conditions on the property, such as watercourses, floodplains, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter, houses, barns, accessory buildings and other significant features; (9) Additional adjacent conditions. Conditions on adjacent lands with the approximate direction and gradient of ground slope which can be interpreted from U.S.G.S. maps, including
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Libertyville · 9.55

Amendment of plans

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This section outlines the process for amending approved site development, erosion and sedimentation control, and tree preservation plans. Proposed amendments follow the same approval process as original plans, while minor field modifications can be authorized by the village engineer via written directive.

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Proposed amendments of the site development plan, erosion and sedimentation control plan and tree preservation plan shall be submitted to the village engineer and shall be processed and approved or disapproved in the same manner as the original plans. Field modifications of a minor nature may be authorized by the village engineer by written directive to the permittee
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Schiller Park · 155.1805

Master Site Plan

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This section mandates Village Board approval of a Master Site Plan for the entire campus in the C-4 HRO district before any building permits can be issued. The application requires a detailed statement of planning objectives, development character, rationale, public benefits, and quantitative data on the proposed development.

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standards, that illustrates the relationship of the development's internal private streets to the street plan in the Comprehensive Plan. (h)   A landscape plan that illustrates a preliminary plan for the enhancement of the vegetation on the site, including tree preservation. (3) Additional documentation. Depending on the scale and unique characteristics of a particular campus, the Village Board may require other materials to be included in the master site plan. These may include market studies, traffic studies, approvals from other
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