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This section outlines cooperative responsibilities for the Riverside parks and recreation board and other village entities to ensure the preservation and maintenance of natural elements within recreation areas, maintain cleanliness, and mandate the use of natural or dark-colored materials for recreation structures and facilities, with a preference for temporary installations.

This section outlines the duties and authority of the Brookfield village manager concerning the management of trees on public property. The manager is responsible for regulating planting, maintenance, and removal, consulting with arborists, and establishing rules for tree care.

This section mandates the preservation of existing topography and natural features in subdivisions by minimizing grade changes and avoiding disturbance of environmentally sensitive areas. Development should retain existing landscape elements to maintain the natural appearance and ecological integrity of the surrounding area.

This section amends the International Fire Code to establish regulations for "Prescribed Burns" in Westmont. It defines prescribed burns and distinguishes them from other forms of outdoor burning, requiring a permit for prescribed burns and outlining application procedures and permit duration.

This section grants the Village Public Works Director broad authority to regulate the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property to ensure safety and aesthetics. The Director is responsible for supervising related work, affixing permit conditions, and enforcing these regulations.

This section mandates that developers of new subdivisions install or provide essential infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, water supply, fire hydrants, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers, all in accordance with specified Village and external standards.

This section mandates the development of an urban forest management plan to guide tree care and planting on public property. Until the plan is in place, it outlines a standard of care for public trees, including watering and pruning programs.

This section mandates a cash bond for any impact to conservancy or preservation areas, to cover restoration, maintenance, and administrative costs incurred by the village. The bond is refunded one year after all repairs and maintenance are completed and approved.

This section establishes standards for street design and layout within new subdivisions in Willowbrook. It mandates conformity with the comprehensive plan, street classification plan, and standard specifications, ensuring proper integration with existing and future road networks and discouraging through traffic on local streets.

This section establishes architectural standards for commercial buildings in Round Lake, focusing on building orientation, scale, materials, and visual harmony with the surrounding area. It specifically addresses building height requirements for the Downtown area.

This section mandates the replacement of any protected tree damaged or removed due to regulated activities, with specific exemptions for trees that are dead, dangerous, interfere with public improvements or utilities, or are diseased. It also exempts removals necessary for public passage, compliance with forestry standards, removal of non-protected species, and trees within the footprint of new or expanded residential buildings.

This section grants the Village of Itasca the authority to manage street trees and other public plantings for safety and aesthetic reasons. It also empowers the Village Tree Committee to remove hazardous or problematic trees and allows adjacent property owners to plant street trees with committee approval.

This section grants the village the right to manage trees on public property for safety and aesthetic purposes. It also allows the Village Tree Board to recommend the removal of hazardous or problematic trees, while permitting adjacent property owners to plant street trees under specific guidelines.

This section grants the Public Works Director authority and jurisdiction over the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property to ensure safety and aesthetics. It also empowers the director to create rules and regulations for tree management and requires the engagement of a certified arborist.

This section mandates that all subdivisions must conform to official plans, zoning, and other ordinances. It also grants the Plan Commission discretion to interpret standards liberally and grant exceptions for community benefit, with specific provisions for preserving natural features like trees.

This section outlines the process for granting variances from the Flood Control chapter's requirements when strict compliance would cause extraordinary hardship. It details the application, review, and approval process involving the city engineer, streets and utilities committee, and city council.

This section outlines the criteria for granting a special use permit for social service centers in Riverwoods. It defines what constitutes a social service center and specifies limitations on the types of services offered and the population served, while also detailing site-specific requirements.

This section outlines the process for granting variances from the strict compliance of the Stormwater Management chapter in Plano. It details how developers can apply for relief due to extraordinary hardships, the review process by the city engineer and streets and utilities committee, and the final approval authority of the city council.

This section prohibits the operation of snowmobiles in Burr Ridge under specific unsafe conditions, including excessive speed, reckless operation, and operation under the influence. It also outlines restrictions on where snowmobiles can be operated, such as on private property without consent and in nature preserves.

This section mandates a cash bond for any impact to Open Space or Preservation Areas to cover restoration, maintenance, and administrative costs. The bond is refunded one year after repairs and maintenance are completed and approved.

This section mandates the city maintain an urban forest inventory, require certified arborists for all city contractor tree work, and ensure tree planting and management adhere to departmental policy to promote a diverse urban forest.

This section prohibits actions that could harm trees and plants on city-owned property, including the improper placement of materials, the introduction of toxic substances, and unauthorized interference with vegetation. It also outlines restrictions on planting trees near utility wires.

This section grants the Village of West Dundee the authority and responsibility to manage trees on village property, rights-of-way, and utility easements. It outlines the village's ability to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees for public safety and aesthetic purposes, and prohibits interference with such work.

This section clarifies that areas dedicated for conservation or preservation are considered public property for the application of this chapter. It also establishes that if a dedication document contains provisions that conflict with or are more restrictive than this chapter, the dedication document's terms will take precedence.

This section outlines the strict criteria for granting variances from chapter provisions related to land use and stormwater management, emphasizing consistency with chapter purposes and environmental protection standards. Variances require substantial evidence and must not worsen flood damage, be solely for economic hardship or increased density, and be the minimum necessary to address hardships, considering site-specific natural features.