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Wheeling · 11.12.010

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities within the village's rights-of-way. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and neighborhoods.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Country Club Hills · 5.4.01

Purpose and Scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in public rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and safety of rights-of-way, and prevent various interferences and obstructions.

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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 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 Article, the City of Country Club Hills intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the City of Country...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; (5) Protect against increased stormwater run-off 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 Country Club Hills'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
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East Hazel Crest · 18.120

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities within East Hazel Crest's rights-of-way. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit, protect the integrity and visual qualities of public spaces, and prevent interference with traffic, other utilities, and the environment.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Rolling Meadows · 82.386

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article 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 the city as a whole. It aims to prevent interference with public use, avoid hazards, protect existing utilities and the environment, and maintain neighborhood character.

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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 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 article, 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 stormwater run-off 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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Westmont · 82.351

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section outlines the purpose of the article, which is to establish policies for constructing utility facilities in Westmont's rights-of-way. The intent is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and neighboring properties.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Forest View · 8.6.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance to regulate the construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way. Its goals are to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and visual qualities of public spaces, 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 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 of Forest View intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the Village of Forest View...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5.   Protect against increased stormwater run-off 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 of Forest View'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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La Grange Park · 98.001

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing on village rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safe usage, and the preservation of the village's integrity and visual qualities. It aims to regulate utility facilities to prevent interference with public ways, avoid hazards, protect village utilities, prevent environmental damage, preserve neighborhood character and open space, and prevent visual blight.

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Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for constructing 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 stormwater run-off 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 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 facilities
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Kenilworth · 56.01

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance regarding the construction of utility facilities in Kenilworth's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces while addressing various potential interferences and damages caused by utility installations.

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Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter 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 subchapter, 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 stormwater run-off 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)   Minimize visual impact and prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and (9)   Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private
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Chicago Heights · 401/2.30

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the article, which is to set policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities in rights-of-way. The article aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces.

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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 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 article 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 stormwater run-off 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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West Chicago · 15.9

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of the ordinance, which is to regulate the construction of utility facilities within West Chicago's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the city.

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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 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 article, 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 stormwater run-off 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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Calumet City · 86.175

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing facilities in Calumet City's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and safety of public spaces, and address various issues related to utility installations.

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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 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 article, 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 stormwater run-off 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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Montgomery · 17.35

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in village rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the public ways and the village. It aims to prevent interference with traffic, utilities, environmental damage, and visual blight.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Waukegan · 14.1151

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance regarding the construction of utility facilities in Waukegan's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of public spaces while addressing potential issues like interference with traffic and other utilities, environmental damage, and aesthetic 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 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 article, 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 stormwater run-off 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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Arlington Heights · Section 20.201

Purpose and Scope

Summary

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

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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 stormwater run-off 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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University Park · 1028.01

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in University Park's rights-of-way. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the public rights-of-way and the Village.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Mundelein · 14.43.010

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance, which is to regulate the construction of utility facilities within the village's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and safety of public spaces, and prevent negative impacts on traffic, other utilities, the environment, 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 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 stormwater run-off 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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Huntley · 158.001

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities within Huntley's rights-of-way, aiming to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of public spaces and the Village.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Hometown · 5.71

Purpose, intent and scope; interpretation

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of Article 6, establishing policies and procedures for the construction of facilities in Hometown's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces, addressing issues like interference with traffic, city utilities, environmental damage, and visual blight.

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Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities in 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 article, the City intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the City and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility and wireless 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 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
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North Aurora · 12.20.010

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing facilities in North Aurora's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces. It aims to prevent interference with public and utility uses, hazards, environmental damage, and visual blight.

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Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures for the construction of facilities on rights-of-way within the village's jurisdiction that 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 stormwater run-off 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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Lockport · 53.01

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to regulate the construction of utility facilities within the city's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and surrounding properties.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Niles · 96.101

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities in Niles' rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces, and address various potential interferences and damages. It aims to provide uniform standards for utilities operating within the village.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Hoffman Estates · 18.1.2

Intent

Summary

This section outlines the Village of Hoffman Estates' intent to regulate the use of public rights-of-way by utilities. The ordinance aims to establish uniform standards to manage utility facilities and address potential issues.

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trees, from the installation of utility facilities. E. Protect against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces. F. Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; G. Preserve open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the Village's residential neighborhoods. H. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way. I. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility facilities
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Vernon Hills · Section 1.00

Purpose and scope

Summary

This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Vernon Hills' rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and preservation of the village's integrity, visual qualities, and environment. It aims to prevent interference with public ways, avoid hazardous obstructions, protect existing utilities and the environment, and preserve neighborhood character and open space.

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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 stormwater run-off 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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Norridge · 82.101

Purpose and scope

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and scope of Norridge's regulations for constructing utility facilities in public rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit and preserve the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the village's public spaces and overall character.

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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, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, its full authority over the public rights...trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased stormwater run-off 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 right-of-way; and 9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
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Thornton · 8.5.1

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities in Thornton's rights-of-way, aiming to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the Village as a whole.

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Amended 10-15-2007(1)]A. 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...trees, from the installation of utility facilities;5. Protect against increased stormwater run-off 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; and9. Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility facilities
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