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Streamwood · 2.11.7

Duties

Summary

This section outlines the duties of the Streamwood Natural Resource Conservancy Commission, focusing on making recommendations to the village board for conserving natural resources and educating residents on environmental protection and energy conservation.

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including, but not limited to: A. Conservation And Protection: 1. Conduct and maintain an inventory of the natural resources of the village. 2. Study, investigate, develop and update annually a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in or upon all village owned public property. 3. Review and comment on long term management plans, as such plans are developed by village staff with respect to areas of specific interest, including...limited to, Poplar Creek, village tree conservancy areas, and village wetland detention facilities. B. Education And Outreach: 1. Develop educational materials to help foster a better understanding of the balance required to sustain the environment in a built community, including materials regarding the sustenance of water quality and natural habitats. 2. Conduct annual workshops with area schools, in conjunction with Earth Day/Arbor Day celebrations to promote sustainability. 3. Provide information and ideas for articles for the village newsletter to promote

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Sleepy Hollow · 7.4.1

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for key terms used within the municipal ordinance, including 'Driveway', 'Easement', 'Enlarge', 'Existing', 'Frontage', 'Hereafter', 'Impervious surface', and 'Lot'. The definitions are crucial for understanding the application and enforcement of other ordinance provisions.

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plat of subdivision heretofore or hereafter duly approved and properly recorded, except that such platting, approval and recording do not as a whole of and by itself make said lot suitable for building if the preservation of natural features thereon, such as vegetation, trees, watercourses, historic or scenic sites or similar conditions dictates otherwise; or if any flooding, inadequate drainage, deleterious subsurface water, adverse soil or rock formation or topography, or any other harmful feature cannot be corrected or overcome

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Blue Island · 163.01

Findings

Summary

This section outlines the City of Blue Island's authority and the context for regulating the construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way. It acknowledges the city's role in providing essential services and the increasing demand from various utility providers due to legislative and technological changes.

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traffic; (3) Prevent interference with the facilities and operations of the city’s utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in public rights-of-way or property; (4) Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; (5) Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; (6) Prevent visual blight; and (7) Assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility facilities locations. (K) This subchapter is adopted

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Long Grove · 2.5.5

Duties

Summary

This section outlines the duties of the Conservancy/Scenic Corridor Committee (CSC) in Long Grove. The CSC is responsible for reviewing applications related to easements, developing and updating a plan for village-owned trees and shrubs, and performing other duties assigned by the Village Board.

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recommendation of the CSC and take final action. (C) The CSC, with assistance of staff and an arborist when necessary, shall study, investigate, develop and thereafter update annually a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in or upon all Villageowned public property. Such plan shall be submitted to the Village Board for review and final action on or before October 1 of each calendar year. (D) The CSC shall perform

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La Grange Park · 153.083

General Standards For Planned Unit Developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in La Grange Park, covering ownership, minimum acreage requirements for specific districts, compatibility with comprehensive plans, environmental considerations, and traffic accessibility.

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shall cause no substantial impairment of the use of those properties. (E) Planned unit developments shall not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. (F) The site shall be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed

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Mundelein · 20.20.040

General standards for planned unit developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for planned unit developments (PUDs) in Mundelein, requiring unified property control, adequate size and shape, board approval for restrictions, and potential development agreements. It also mandates landscaping, perimeter compatibility, and regulates private streets.

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open space: a. Parks and playgrounds, including skate parks and dog parks. b. Indoor or outdoor active recreation facilities, including basketball courts, ball fields, swimming pools and tennis courts. c. Jogging trails, bike trails and fitness courses. d. Nature preserves, bird sanctuaries, natural water features and similar conservation areas. e. Detention/retention ponds may be counted toward common open space but must be accessible to the public via nature trails, boardwalks, and/or perimeter walkways, and they must be designed as natural...governing body under the agreements and declarations creating the association. I. Planned unit developments shall not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. J. The site shall be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed development

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Geneva · 11.2.2

DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS

Summary

This section of the Geneva municipal ordinance provides definitions for various terms used throughout the document, including those related to access, buildings, structures, and land uses. It establishes clear meanings for key concepts to ensure consistent interpretation and application of the ordinance.

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product or products is not to be permitted within this definition. LAND USE: A description of how land is occupied or utilized. LANDMARK: An individual property or structure designated by the city council for preservation. LANDSCAPE MATERIAL: Includes such living materials as trees, shrubs, ground cover, vines, turf grasses, and nonliving materials such as rocks, pebbles, sand, bark, brick pavers, earthen mounds (excluding pavement), and other items of a decorative or embellishment nature such as fountains, pools, walls, fencing, sculpture...transmission of communication service (whether commercial, private, broadcast, microwave, public, public safety, licensed or unlicensed, fixed or wireless), such as radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and backup power supply. TREES: See section 11-10A-2 of this title for tree related definitions. TRELLIS: An individual flat panel framework intended for the support of climbing plants or vines, attached to a wall; open-air/unenclosed porch; or between a soffit and finished grade. A trellis

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Palos Park · 1264.07

Report Of Findings.

Summary

This section outlines the reporting requirements and specific findings the Zoning Board of Appeals must make when considering variance requests. It details criteria related to site conditions, development design, and community impact that must be met before recommending a variance grant.

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unusual physical conditions of the site, such as size, shape, or slope, that were not created by a person having an interest in the property, that are unavoidable or uncorrectable, or that are worthy of preservation, such as a creek, wetland, or specimen trees, and that make it a substantial burden to use the property or develop the property, or otherwise result in a substantial loss of value or cause the site to be unable to yield a reasonable return

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Crystal Lake · 33.17

Duties

Summary

This section outlines the extensive duties of the Director of Public Works and Engineering in Crystal Lake. These duties encompass supervision and maintenance of public property, infrastructure like streets and sewers, city vehicles and equipment, and assisting the City Manager with grant applications for facility improvements.

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City and the Illinois Compiled Statutes. H. The Director of Public Works and Engineering, or designee, shall be responsible to study, investigate, counsel, and develop and/or update annually, and administer a plan for care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs from public areas and along public streets

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North Aurora · 5.4

General standards for planned unit developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for planned unit developments (PUDs) in North Aurora, covering ownership, applicability, potential exceptions, compatibility with comprehensive plans, environmental protection, traffic considerations, and traffic flow design.

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shall cause no impairment of the use of those properties. E. Planned unit developments shall not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. F. The site shall be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed development

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Sauk Village · 82.156

General standards for planned unit developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for planned unit developments (PUDs) in Sauk Village. It addresses ownership, size, exceptions to regulations, compatibility with village plans, environmental considerations, and traffic access.

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shall cause no substantial impairment of the use of those properties. (e) Planned unit developments shall not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. (f) The site shall be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed

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Wilmette · 30.6.4

General standards for planned unit developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Wilmette, focusing on site control, compatibility with village plans, environmental protection, and traffic/access adequacy. It allows for exceptions to standard regulations if consistent with PUD objectives.

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must cause no substantial impairment of the use of those properties. (d) Planned unit developments must not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, must be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. (e) The site must be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed

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Winthrop Harbor · 154.305

Planned Unit Developments

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and initial requirements for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Winthrop Harbor. It establishes the Village Board's final approval authority for infrastructure and environmental features and details the required content for a concept plan submission prior to formal application.

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subdivision, for the purpose of determining the actual layout of the roads, public utility easements, public buildings, entryways and other public improvements and to further determine the topography of the property for the purpose of preserving the natural setting of the development, including trees, waterways, ponds, sloughs and the like. The inspection shall be scheduled at the convenience of the village. (2) Approval; time valid. Final approval, valid for one year from the date of approval, shall be secured...parcel is required. Within this area, one standard tree and one standard shrub is required for each 500 square feet of area to be landscaped. 3. Within the off-street parking area, planting bays containing one standard tree for each ten parking spaces are required. 4. Any landscaped area shall be separated from an adjacent vehicular area by a wall or curb at least six inches higher than the adjacent vehicular area. 5. Landscaping along all streets and boundaries shall

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Elmhurst · 5.51

Findings

Summary

This section outlines the City Council's findings regarding its authority to regulate public rights-of-way for utility facilities. It acknowledges the need to balance essential public services with increased demand for access by competitive utility providers due to legislative and technological changes.

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traffic, (3) prevent interference with the facilities and operations of the City's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in public rights-of-way or property, (4) protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities, (5) preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed, (6) prevent visual blight, and (7) assure the continued safe use and enjoyment of private properties adjacent to utility facilities locations; (j) This Article is enacted

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Park Ridge · 5.4

General standards for planned developments

Summary

This section outlines general standards for planned developments in Park Ridge, covering ownership, minimum lot size (with an exception for the B-4 district), compatibility with city plans, environmental protection, traffic accessibility, and the ability for special use ordinances to grant exceptions to standard regulations.

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shall cause no substantial impairment of the use of those properties. (e) Planned developments shall not adversely affect the natural environment of the community as a whole. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent practical. (f) The site shall be accessible to public streets that are adequate to carry the traffic that will be generated by the proposed development. The streets and driveways within the proposed development

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Downers Grove · Sec 28.8.010

Purpose

Summary

This section outlines the purpose of Downers Grove's landscaping and screening regulations, aiming to improve quality of life, protect property values, and mitigate environmental impacts.

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life for residents and visitors; protect property values; enhance the quality and appearance of new development and redevelopment projects; mitigate possible adverse impacts of higher intensity land uses abutting lower intensity land uses; promote the preservation, expansion, protection and proper maintenance of existing trees and landscaping; help ensure wise use of water resources; improve air quality; protect water quality and reduce the negative impacts of stormwater runoff by reducing impervious surface area and providing vegetated areas that filter and retain

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River Grove · 6.4.4

Planned Unit Developments

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and general standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in River Grove. PUDs aim to facilitate creative land use, efficient infrastructure, and mixed-use development while maintaining compatibility with the village's comprehensive plan and protecting property values and the environment.

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economic impact on the village. 4. The petitioner must show that the proposed planned unit development will be in no way detrimental to, or adversely affect, the environment. Natural assets and features, such as existing trees and native vegetation, shall be protected and preserved to the greatest extent possible. 5. Harmonious design, including a variety of building types, shall be encouraged. 6. If common open space is provided, the developer shall provide for and establish an organization or other legal

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Broadview · 8.3.2

Administration

Summary

This section designates the Director of Public Works or their assignee as the administrator for the chapter on Trees and Shrubs. This role includes overseeing the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal, or disposition of trees and shrubs in public areas, and reporting to the village board of trustees on relevant matters.

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director of public works or assignee shall be in charge of administering the provisions of this chapter. It shall be the responsibility of the director of public works or assignee to monitor the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in all public areas. The director of public works or assignee, when requested by the village board of trustees, shall consider, investigate, report and recommend upon any special matter of question coming within the scope

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Sleepy Hollow · 8.1.5

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms relevant to the Sleepy Hollow municipal ordinance, particularly concerning adult-use cannabis facilities and agriculture.

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operate an adult-use cannabis dispensing facility. Agriculture: The use of land (including necessary buildings and structures) of not less than five acres for the raising of crops or animals. It shall also include truck farming, poultry farming, beekeeping, tree nurseries, sod nurseries, the raising of fruit and berries and selling the products thereof, but shall not include, fish hatcheries or the commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other animals, or the commercial feeding of animals, furbearing...plat of subdivision heretofore or hereafter duly approved and properly recorded, except that such platting, approval and recording do not as a whole of and by itself make said lot suitable for building if the preservation of natural features thereon, such as vegetation, trees, watercourses, historic or scenic sites or similar conditions dictates otherwise; or if any flooding, inadequate drainage, deleterious subsurface water, adverse soil or rock formation or topography, or any other harmful feature cannot be corrected or overcome

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Beach Park · 16.19.140

Preservation And Restoration Of Natural Features

Summary

This section outlines a process for new developments and subdivisions in Beach Park to preserve the village's natural country atmosphere. It requires developers to inventory natural features and trees, and allows the village board to designate which features must be preserved.

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which existing features would add value to the development or subdivision or to the village as a whole, such as trees, watercourses, historic spots, and similar irreplaceable assets, and which of them shall be preserved in the design of the development or subdivision. No trees shall be removed from any development or subdivision, nor any change of grade of the land effected, until approval of the preliminary plat has been granted. All trees required by the village board...retained shall be guarded and preserved by use of a "no activity zone" with a minimum radius in feet equivalent to the drip line of the tree. The "no activity zone" shall be clearly marked with tree protection fencing, and all trees, where required, shall be welled and protected against change of grade. D. Ground Cover: The village board shall require that all disturbed areas within the development or subdivision, including unimproved areas within the dedicated right

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Elgin · 19.14.600

Standards and consideration

Summary

This section outlines the standards and considerations for architectural review permits in Elgin. It requires development administrators, planning and zoning commissions, and the city council to evaluate projects based on their impact on city character, landmarks, natural features, and adherence to other city ordinances.

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quality of its design and the relationship to its surroundings. A proposed project should harmonize with and support the city's character, with special consideration accorded the preservation and enhancement of landmarks and the preservation and enhancement of natural features, including, without limitation, existing trees and landscaping. Furthermore, a project should be consistent with all of the ordinances and regulations of the city, including, without limitation, the city zoning ordinance, comprehensive plan and historic preservation ordinance. In addition, the development...meet, if not exceed, setbacks and to establish, protect, and enhance buffer yards between properties and to minimize disturbance to the natural landscaping on the site. Further, the project should be designed to preserve and enhance natural features on the site, including, without limitation, existing trees, wooded areas, buffer yards, and landscaping. 2. Front and side yard setbacks should respect the setbacks found along the block on which the building is sited. 3. Access to the site and circulation thereon

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Palos Heights · 157.07

Tree Replacement Plan

Summary

This section establishes requirements for a tree replacement plan for demolition and construction projects involving tree removal. The plan must detail proposed species, size, and location of replacement trees, ensuring they meet minimum size and diameter requirements at maturity.

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those suggested by a certified arborist shall be encouraged to be planted. (G) No tree located in the public right-of-way shalt be removed, unless by permit issued by the city, and all trees in the public right-of-way must be preserved by good forestry practices as described in the ISA Bulletin "Protecting Trees During Construction", and a replacement tree bank must be established for them in case of damage or loss. (Ord. O-16-06, passed

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Wayne · 11.9.6

Landscape Regulations; Single-Family Detached Residences On Individually Zoned Lots

Summary

This section mandates landscaping requirements for single-family detached residences on individually zoned lots in Wayne, including planting grass or sod and a specific number of trees based on lot size. It also outlines a landscaping guarantee deposit and refund process.

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building permit for construction of a single- family detached residence on an individually zoned lot is required: 1. To plant grass or install sod on the lot, exclusive of preserved wooded areas, landscaped areas or preserved or undisturbed natural areas. 2. To plant one tree of two and one-half inches (2 1 / 2 ") minimum diameter measured twelve inches (12") from the ground for each eight thousand (8,000) square feet of area of the lot, with the resulting number

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Bolingbrook · 54.578

Additional requirements for commercial, office and industrial uses

Summary

This section outlines landscaping requirements for transition yards in commercial, office, and industrial areas, specifying plant types, density, and permissible reductions or substitutions for fences, berms, or existing woodlands.

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required landscaping, a six foot high, sight-proof, wood board fence shall be provided along the edge of the preserved woodlands area. The substitution of existing woodlands for transition yard landscaping is at the discretion of the planning and zoning administrator and shall be indicated on the approved landscape plan. (6) The area of the transition yard not planted with trees, shrubs or existing woodlands shall be planted with sod, live groundcover, flowers, ornamental grasses or some combination thereof...loading docks and exterior work areas shall be screened from view from public rights-of-way. The screening consists of either of the following: (1) Sight-proof board fence constructed of cedar; or (2) Preservative treated lumber of a minimum six foot height. Ornamental trees, evergreen trees, large shrubs or some combination thereof, planted at a minimum ratio of 50 plant units for each 100 linear feet of perimeter to be screened. If large shrubs are used, they shall

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Elmwood Park · 46.3.5.4

Easements Located to Preserve Natural Features

Summary

This ordinance requires that subdivisions give due regard to preserving natural features by locating easements so they do not interfere with large trees, watercourses, or historical assets, thereby enhancing property value and attractiveness.

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subdivisions due regard shall be given to the preservation of natural features and easements shall be located where they will not interfere with large trees, watercourses, historical and similar community assets which, if preserved, will add attractiveness and value to the property

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