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Western Springs · 8.11.1

Purpose And Intent

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of the ordinance, which is to establish policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities on rights of way within Western Springs. The goal is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village's rights of way and overall appearance.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the village's jurisdiction which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights of way and the village as a whole. In enacting this chapter, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the village and, in particular, the use of the public...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Batavia · 7.4.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in rights of way within Batavia. Its intent is to manage utility operations to ensure public benefits, preserve the integrity and safety of public spaces, and protect against various forms of damage and aesthetic degradation.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the city's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefits consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the city's rights of way and the city as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the city intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the city and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the city's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Oswego · 4.11.1

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to regulate the construction of utility facilities within Oswego's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and safety of public ways, and protect against various interferences and damages.

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Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights-of-way within the village's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights-of-way and the village as a whole. (B) Intent. In enacting this chapter, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the village and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Minooka · 10.1A-1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for the construction of facilities in public rights of way within Minooka. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of these areas while addressing various issues related to utility installations.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the village's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights of way and the village as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the village and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Streamwood · 8.1.1.1: Purpose And Scope:

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and scope of article 8-1.1-1, outlining the village's intent to regulate the construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and preservation of village aesthetics and infrastructure.

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the village's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights of way and the village as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this article, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the village and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Plano · 4.10.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in city rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and neighborhoods. It aims to prevent interference with public use, traffic, existing utilities, and the environment, while also preserving open space and neighborhood character.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the city's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the city rights of way and the city as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the city intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the city and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the city's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Kildeer · 7.9.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the Kildeer ordinance concerning the construction of utility facilities in public rights of way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of the village's rights of way and public spaces.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the village's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights of way and the village as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the village and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility

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Mount Prospect · 9.801

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the rights-of-way and the village. It aims to prevent interference with public ways, mitigate hazards, protect existing utilities and the environment, and maintain neighborhood character and open spaces.

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the rights of way and the village as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this article, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way and, in particular, the use of the public ways and property by utilities, by establishing...from the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased stormwater runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent

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Darien · 6B-5.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Darien's public rights of way, aiming to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and visual quality of the city, and prevent various interferences and hazards.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the city's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the city rights of way and the city as a whole. (B) Intent: In enacting this chapter, the city of Darien intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the city of Darien...water infrastructure, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the city of Darien's residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties

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Itasca · 15.04

Special Uses

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for special uses related to radio and telecommunications antennas and towers within Itasca's zoning ordinance. It establishes that these uses are subject to special use permit requirements and details application procedures, conditions for permit approval, required professional certifications, fees, and the specific zoning districts where these uses are permitted.

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proposed Antenna, Antenna Structure, or Telecommunications Tower; b. Proximity of the Antenna, Antenna Structure, or Telecommunications Tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries; c. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties; d. Surrounding topography; e. Surrounding tree coverage and foliage; f. Design of the Antenna, Antenna Structure, or Telecommunications Tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness; g. Proposed ingress and egress; and h. Availability of other suitable existing...more than five percent (5%) of the square footage of the Antenna, Antenna Structure, or Telecommunications Tower or shall be no larger than is required by the FCC, whichever shall constitute the smallest signage area. 8. Preservation of Landscape: Existing mature tree growth and natural landforms on the proposed Antenna, Antenna Structure, or Telecommunications Tower site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. 9. Utilities and Access Required: Radio and Telecommunications Antennas, Antenna Structures, and Telecommunications Towers, including

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Sandwich · 98.141

Cellular towers and antennas

Summary

This section establishes regulations for the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless telecommunications facilities. Its primary goals are to protect residential areas, encourage non-residential siting, minimize tower numbers, and promote shared use and visual minimization.

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Height of the proposed antenna, antenna structure, or tower; b. Proximity of the antenna, antenna structure, or tower to residential structures and residential district boundaries; c. Nature of uses on adjacent and nearby properties; d. Surrounding topography; e. Surrounding tree coverage and foliage; f. Design of the antenna, antenna structure, or tower, with particular reference to design characteristics that have the effect of reducing or eliminating visual obtrusiveness; g. Proposed ingress and egress; and h. Availability of other suitable existing...shall constitute no more than five percent of the square footage of the antenna, antenna structure, or tower or shall be no larger than is required by the FCC, whichever shall constitute the smallest signage area. (8) Preservation of landscape. Existing mature trees growth and natural land forms on the proposed antenna, antenna structure, or tower site shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. (9) Utilities and access required. Radio and telecommunications antennas, antenna structures, and towers, including

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Kenilworth · 55.008

Encroachments, Poles And The Like

Summary

This section prohibits the erection, installation, or maintenance of various structures and vegetation on public property without a permit. It outlines specific regulations and setbacks for planting vegetation in public rights-of-way adjacent to streets where no sidewalk exists.

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shall control. (C) In the event the village requires access to the public right-of-way at locations where trees, shrubs, bushes or other vegetation have been planted, the village will not be responsible for the protection, preservation or replacement of the trees, shrubs, bushes or other vegetation. (D) The village may request property owners to trim, relocate or remove trees, shrubs or other vegetation determined to materially impede vision. In the event the property owner does not trim, relocate

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Wayne · 7.8.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities within Wayne's rights-of-way, aiming to provide public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual appeal of public spaces and adjacent properties. It outlines specific intentions for regulating utility installations to prevent interference, hazards, environmental damage, and visual blight.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights of way within the village's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village rights of way and the village as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the village intends to exercise its authority over the rights of way in the village and, in particular...installation of utility facilities; 5. To protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. To preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. To preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; 8. To prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 9. To assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent

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Skokie · 90.42

Trees on public property

Summary

This section outlines the Village of Skokie's policy on trees on public property, aiming to enhance beauty, prevent damage, and protect against pests and disease. It establishes a permit requirement for planting and mandates adherence to an approved species list and specific spacing for new parkway plantings.

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plants growing or planted in or upon any public right-of-way or other premises owned or controlled by the Village. (2) The Village Manager or designee is hereby empowered to superintend and regulate the planting, preservation, protection and maintenance of trees on all public ways of the Village. No person shall plant any tree or plant on any public way or place any planting thereon until the Village Manager or designee has issued a permit for such planting

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Winfield · 10.10A-5

Residential Standards

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for providing and maintaining open space within Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Winfield. It specifies minimum percentages of land to be designated as open space, including parks and recreational areas, and details how this open space should be held, maintained, and improved.

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shall meet the standards set forth in this title for the underlying zoning district, unless twenty five percent (25%) of the total gross acres have been set aside for: active recreational areas and/or facilities; open space; or preservation of major stands of trees, or other natural areas. The village finds that flexibility in its standards is warranted only when such amenities are proposed as part of a planned development. However, the following standards shall apply to all planned developments...open space: a. Ponds required for stormwater retention or detention basins, provided they are developed with trails, benches, and other substantial landscape features. b. Land for parks, greenbelts, or preservation of natural features such as floodplains, steep slopes, wetlands, high quality native plant communities, major stands of trees or riparian zones. C. Building Separation: Residential structures shall be separated and arranged to protect the privacy of each dwelling unit and provide adequate space for emergency access and maintenance. Townhomes shall

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McHenry · 8.7.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and scope of the chapter, outlining policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in rights-of-way to benefit the public while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the city.

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Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights-of-way within the City’s jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage and visual qualities of the City rights-of-way and the City as a whole. B. Intent: In enacting this chapter, the City intends to continue to exercise its authority over the rights- of-way in the City and, in particular...from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased stormwater runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6. Preserve the historical and aesthetic character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7. Preserve open space, particularly the tree lined parkways that characterize the City’s residential neighborhoods; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use, maintenance of property values and enjoyment

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Elmhurst · 6.02

Authority

Summary

This section grants the City Forester or their designee the authority to oversee tree planting, preservation, protection, and maintenance on city-owned property. It prohibits planting woody plants on city parkways without written permission and allows for the removal of unapproved plantings.

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City Forester or his designee is hereby empowered to superintend, regulate the planting, preservation, protection and maintenance of trees on all property owned, maintained and controlled by the city. No person shall plant any tree, shrub or other woody plant on any city parkway until the City Forester or his designee has given written permission for such planting. In the absence of such permission, the City Forester or his designee may in his discretion require removal of any unapproved tree

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Blue Island · 98.002

Purpose And Intent

Summary

This chapter outlines the purpose and intent of the City of Blue Island's regulations regarding trees. It aims to protect, preserve, care for, and plant trees on public lands, while also promoting public awareness, health, safety, and the aesthetic and economic benefits of trees within the community.

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purpose of this chapter to recognize the services and function that trees provide as part of the infrastructure to the entire community and to state the goals of the city with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees on public lands. It is also the purpose of this chapter to make the residents of the city more aware and concerned about trees and to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing

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Northlake · 7.3.2

Authority; Permission To Plant

Summary

This section grants the Director of Public Works authority to oversee the planting, preservation, protection, and maintenance of trees on city-owned properties. It requires written permission from the Director or their representative before any tree, shrub, or woody plant can be planted on city parkways.

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Director of Public Works or his authorized representative is hereby empowered to superintend, regulate the planting, preservation, protection and maintenance of trees on all City- owned properties, parkways, rights of way, easements and utilities easements. No persons hall plant any tree, shrub or any other woody plant on any City parkway until the Director of Public Works or his authorized representative has given written permission for such planting. In the absence of the needed permission, the Director of Public Works

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Lake Zurich · 7.6.3.2

Protected Private Tree Permit Applications And Approvals

Summary

This section outlines the application process and review procedures for permits required to conduct regulated activities affecting protected private trees in Lake Zurich. It details the information applicants must provide, the inspection and consultation process by the Public Works Director, and the conditions for approval.

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issuance of a protected private tree permit, the Public Works Director may require one or more of the following: 1. That any or all protected private trees that may be affected by such regulated tree activity, wherever located on a lot, be preserved and protected; and 2. That any or all protected private trees that may be affected by such regulated tree activity, wherever located on a lot, be replaced in accordance with the tree replacement standards in section

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Minooka · 7.5.1

Purpose

Summary

This section outlines the purpose of the tree preservation ordinance for the Village of Minooka. It aims to maintain the ecological and economic benefits of trees, recognizing them as a community asset, and to establish the village's goals for tree protection, preservation, care, and planting.

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economic benefits that trees provide. To recognize the services and function that trees provide as a collective asset to the entire community and to state the goals of the Village of Minooka with respect to the protection, preservation, care and planting of trees. This ordinance applies to public property and, in specific cases such as site development, private property

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Lombard · 154.602

The subdivision and development agreement

Summary

This section defines a subdivision and development agreement as a contract between the village and a property owner/developer. It outlines the agreement's purpose in establishing terms for public improvement construction and details the submission, approval authority, and required content of such agreements.

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property. Authorization to proceed with grading, storm water improvements, and all other public and private improvements, shall be withheld until approved erosion and sedimentation control measures are implemented. (b) Protection of existing vegetation. Appropriate protection of all trees and vegetation to be preserved shall be implemented prior to any grading changes, the construction of any public improvements, or the issuance of any building permits for the development of the private property. Protected trees and vegetation shall be designated as required

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Lake Forest · 99.080

Tree Protection

Summary

This section establishes requirements for tree protection fencing to be erected before construction permits are issued. It specifies the location, duration, type, and height of the fencing, and allows for additional protective measures beyond fencing.

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site. (4) Based on the review of the site plan, a chain link fence may be required by the Director of Community Development in situations where construction activity must occur in areas that close to trees or areas to be preserved. (C) Other protection. In cases where it is determined, at the sole discretion of the city, that protection, other than, or in addition to fencing is necessary to afford reasonable protection to existing trees, other protective measures

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Palos Park · 284.02

Duties; Composition.

Summary

This section establishes the Palos Park Tree Body, outlining its duties to promote the Village's reforestation program, raise public awareness, and advise the Council on forestry matters. It also details the composition and appointment process for the seven-member body.

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Palos Park Tree Body shall promote the preservation and reforestation program of the Village and encourage greater public awareness and participation in this program. This program shall include the development and administration of a comprehensive Village forestry program. (b) The Palos Park Tree Body shall make recommendations to Council regarding planting, maintenance, removal and funding for inclusion in a Municipal forestry program. (Ord. 1993-08. Passed 2-22-93.) (c) The Palos Park Tree Body shall consist of seven members

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Bannockburn · 210.72

Effective date

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This section establishes the effective date for the Municipal Grocery Occupation Tax as January 1, 2026. It also provides the short title for the Bannockburn Tree Ordinance.

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imposed by this article shall take effect on January 1, 2026. TREES AND WOODLAND PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION [HISTORY: Adopted by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bannockburn 5-13-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-10.59 Amendments noted where applicable.] § 216-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known, cited, and referred to as the "Bannockburn Tree Ordinance

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