This section establishes the purpose and scope of a chapter regulating the construction of facilities within Highland Park's rights-of-way. Its intent is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public ways and to address various issues presented by utility facilities.
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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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Stickney·86.251
Purpose and scope
Summary
This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing facilities within Stickney's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the village. It aims to regulate utility facilities to prevent interference with public ways, ensure safety, protect environmental and aesthetic qualities, and maintain adjacent property enjoyment.
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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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Steger·19.1
Purpose and scope
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities within Steger's 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, hazardous obstructions, damage to utilities and the environment, and to preserve neighborhood character and open space.
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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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St. Charles·13.22.001
Purpose and scope
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in City rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and the preservation of the city's integrity and visual qualities. It aims to prevent interference with public ways, traffic, other utilities, environmental damage, and visual blight while preserving neighborhood character and open space.
Section Text
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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South Holland·17.31
Purpose and scope
Summary
This section establishes the purpose and scope of regulations for constructing utility facilities in South Holland's rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and protecting adjacent properties.
Section Text
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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Oak Forest·151.066
Purpose And Scope
Summary
This section establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in public rights-of-way in Oak Forest. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the city's rights-of-way and public spaces.
Section Text
Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter 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 subchapter, 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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Winthrop Harbor·53.01
Purpose And Scope
Summary
This section outlines the purpose and scope of Winthrop Harbor's ordinance regarding the construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way. It aims to establish uniform standards to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of the village's public spaces and adjacent properties.
Section Text
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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South Chicago Heights·82.451
Purpose and scope
Summary
This article establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities within South Chicago Heights' rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and the preservation of the village's integrity and aesthetic qualities. It aims to prevent interference with public use, create hazards, damage village utilities, harm the environment, increase stormwater runoff, and preserve neighborhood character and open space.
Section Text
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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Old Mill Creek·151.02
Intent
Summary
This section outlines the village's intent to regulate the use of public ways and property by utilities and others. It aims to establish uniform standards to prevent interference with public use, maintain safety, protect the environment, and preserve neighborhood character.
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trees, from the installation of utility facilities;
(E) Protecting against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces;
(F) Preserving the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed;
(G) Preserving open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the village’s residential neighborhoods;
(H) Preventing visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and
(I) Assuring the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
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Skokie·90.81
Purpose and scope of article
Summary
This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in public rights-of-way. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of these areas, while minimizing interference and damage.
Section Text
Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish policies and procedures for constructing facilities in, on, over and above rights-of-way located within the Village's jurisdiction which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the rights-of-way within the Village and the Village as a whole, enhance the planning of new utility facilities, minimize interference with, and damage to, rights-of-way and the streets, sidewalks...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 and 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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Olympia Fields·18.501
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 visual qualities of the village, and prevent interference with traffic and other utilities. It aims to protect environmental resources and maintain neighborhood character.
Section Text
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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Grayslake·15.44.010
Purpose and scope
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Grayslake's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the village as a whole. It aims to prevent interference with public ways, traffic, other utilities, environmental damage, and visual blight.
Section Text
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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Schiller Park·96.142
Intent
Summary
This section outlines the Village of Schiller Park's intent in establishing uniform standards for utility and construction within rights-of-way. It aims to manage the use of public land by utilities and others to prevent interference, hazards, and negative environmental and aesthetic impacts.
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trees, from the installation of utility facilities;
(E) Protecting against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces;
(F) Preserving the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed;
(G) Preserving open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the Village's residential neighborhoods;
(H) Preventing visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and
(I) Assuring the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
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Hanover Park·86.211
Purpose and scope
Summary
This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Hanover Park's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public ways, and prevent various interferences and damages.
Section Text
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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Glenview·62.501
Purpose and scope
Summary
This section establishes the purpose and scope of the article, outlining the Village's intent to regulate the construction of utility facilities within public rights-of-way to ensure public benefit, safety, and the preservation of the Village's character and environment.
Section Text
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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Crystal Lake·427.1
Purpose and scope
Summary
This section establishes the purpose and scope of ordinances governing facility construction within Crystal Lake's rights-of-way. Its intent is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of public spaces while addressing various utility-related issues.
Section Text
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) Protecting against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces;
(6) Preserving the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed;
(7) Preserving open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the City's residential neighborhoods;
(8) Preventing visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and
(9) Assuring the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
Lake Forest·98.105
Purpose And Scope
Summary
This section establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Lake Forest's rights-of-way. The goal is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual appeal of public spaces and the city.
Section Text
Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter 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 subchapter, 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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Diamond·158.01
Purpose; Scope
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing facilities on rights-of-way in Diamond to ensure public benefit, safe usage, and visual integrity. It aims to prevent interference with public ways, hazardous conditions, and damage to village utilities and the environment, while preserving neighborhood character and open space.
Section Text
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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Winnetka·Section 14.04.010 Purpose, Intent And Scope.
Summary
This section outlines the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to establish policies for constructing utility facilities in Winnetka's rights-of-way. The goal is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces while addressing potential interferences and hazards.
Section Text
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, 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 rights-of-way; and
9. assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
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Palos Park·1030.01
Purpose And Scope.
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for the construction of utility facilities within Palos Park's rights-of-way. The intent is to ensure these facilities serve the public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual appeal of the Village's public spaces and neighborhoods.
Section Text
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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Park City·12.16.010
Purpose and scope
Summary
This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance, which is to set policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Park City's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the city and its neighborhoods.
Section Text
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 the ordinance codified in this chapter, the city intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the city...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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Round Lake Heights·4.5.1
Purpose and scope
Summary
This section establishes the purpose and intent of the ordinance, which is to regulate the construction of utility facilities within Village rights-of-way. It aims to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the Village as a whole.
Section Text
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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Chicago Ridge·42.236
Purpose and scope
Summary
This article establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Chicago Ridge's rights-of-way to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual quality of the village. It outlines the village's intent to manage utility uses to prevent interference with public ways, avoid obstructions, protect utilities, and preserve the environment and neighborhood character.
Section Text
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) Ensure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
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Frankfort·52.01
Purpose; Scope
Summary
This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing facilities in rights-of-way within Frankfort, aiming to provide public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of the village's public spaces. It outlines the village's intent to regulate utility facilities to prevent interference, obstructions, environmental damage, and visual blight, ensuring the safe use of public and adjacent private properties.
Section Text
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 within the village and, in particular...trees, from the installation of utility facilities;
(5) Protecting against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces;
(6) Preserving the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed;
(7) Preserving open space, particularly the tree-lined parkways that characterize the village’s residential neighborhoods;
(8) Preventing visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights-of-way; and
(9) Assuring the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility
General Provisions
Peotone·100.01
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 protect against various negative impacts of utility installations.
Section Text
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