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Lansing · 56.268

Environmental performance standards

Summary

This section establishes environmental performance standards for all uses in Lansing, focusing on noise and smoke/particulate matter. It prioritizes more restrictive federal, state, county, or village regulations when they apply.

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uses shall comply with the performance standards established in this article, unless any federal, state, county, or village law, ordinance or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case the more restrictive standard shall apply. (1) Noise. a. Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filter manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound level meter. Impulsive type noises

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Park Ridge · 11.6

Environmental performance standards

Summary

This section establishes environmental performance standards for all uses in Park Ridge, including noise, glare, heat, vibration, dust, air pollution, and radioactive/hazardous waste. It mandates compliance with the most restrictive applicable regulations, whether federal, state, county, or local.

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uses shall comply with the performance standards established in this section unless any federal, state, county or local law, ordinance or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case, the more restrictive standard shall apply. (a) Noise. No activity or use shall be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state and local regulations, as amended from time to time. These limits shall not apply

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Mundelein · 20.52.080

Environmental performance standards

Summary

This section establishes environmental performance standards for all uses within Mundelein, covering noise, glare, heat, vibration, dust, air pollution, and radioactive/hazardous waste. It prioritizes more restrictive federal, state, county, or local regulations when they exist.

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uses shall comply with the performance standards established in this section unless any federal, state, county or local law, ordinance or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case, the more restrictive standard shall apply. A. Noise. No activity or use shall be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state and local regulations, as amended from time to time. These limits shall not apply

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Mundelein · 20.36.070

C-5 District on-site development standards

Summary

This section outlines on-site development standards for the C-5 district in Mundelein, covering regulations for site improvements beyond the principal building, including land and building use, lighting, stormwater, environmental standards, and view obstruction.

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facility maintenance. F. C-5 District Environmental Performance Standards. 1. All uses shall comply with the performance standards established in this section unless any federal, state, county or local law, ordinance or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case, the more restrictive standard shall apply. 2. Noise. No activity or use shall be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state and local regulations

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Sauk Village · 82.336

Environmental performance standards

Summary

This section establishes environmental performance standards for all uses in Sauk Village, including limits on noise, glare, heat, vibration, dust, air pollution, and radioactive/hazardous waste disposal. It mandates compliance with the most restrictive applicable federal, state, county, or local regulations.

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uses shall comply with the performance standards established in this section unless any federal, state, county or local law, ordinance or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case, the more restrictive standard shall apply. (1) Noise. No activity or use shall be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state and local regulations, as amended from time to time. These limits shall not apply

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Montgomery · 3.48

Outdoor dining

Summary

This section permits licensees with specific alcohol licenses (Class B, G, or L) to serve alcoholic beverages in outdoor dining areas if certain criteria are met, including enclosure requirements, access restrictions, and specified operating hours.

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Live music or entertainment in the outdoor dining area is expressly prohibited. Pre-recorded music may be transmitted through speakers or other similar device, subject to compliance with any ordinance or other applicable law, including, but not limited to, section 3-40 (regulations) and section 12-39 (noise control regulations). This requirement may be waived by the village if a special use authorizing such music or entertainment is authorized by the village board. (6) All beverages in the outdoor dining

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Green Oaks · 8.7A-8

Special Uses

Summary

This section outlines special uses permitted within the Limited Industrial (LI) Zoning District of Green Oaks, requiring a special use permit and adherence to specific standards due to their potential impact on neighboring properties and public facilities.

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exclusive use of the guests. 10. Kennel or dog daycare: a. Any property used for kennel or dog daycare purposes must at all times and in all circumstances, be in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, especially all department of agriculture regulations pertaining to kennels. b. Solid dog waste must be picked up on a daily basis from the premises and placed in a sealed container. No solid dog waste may remain outside...ball or tennis. c. An acoustic study and testimony at the Special Use public hearing by a certified professional in the field of acoustic/noise studies showing compliance with any applicable noise and sound requirements is required with a Special Use application. d. A lighting/photometric plan showing compliance with Zoning Ordinance Chapter 12: Illumination Systems is required with a Special Use application and all proposed lighting must be International Dark-Sky Association approved or meet the same specifications for minimizing glare

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Chicago · 17.13.0900

Special Uses.

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and application process for special uses in Chicago, requiring case-by-case review to ensure compatibility with surrounding development. It specifies additional information needed for waste-related facilities, including environmental and land use assessments.

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standards of this Zoning Ordinance; 2. is in the interest of the public convenience and will not have a significant adverse impact on the general welfare of the neighborhood or community; 3. is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of site planning and building scale and project design; 4. is compatible with the character of the surrounding area in terms of operating characteristics, such as hours of operation, outdoor lighting, noise, and traffic generation...unit has been designed to ensure that the residential space meets basic habitability requirements in compliance with Section 14B-4-419 of the Municipal Code and any other applicable codes, ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations. 5. The residents of the business live/work unit will not be subject to unreasonable noise, odors, vibration or other potentially harmful environmental conditions. 17-13-0905-F Reserved. 17-13-0905-G Community Meeting. Before a public hearing is held by the Zoning Board

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Warrenville · 3.31.3

Additional Regulations

Summary

This section outlines additional regulations for short-term rentals in Warrenville, requiring current application information, compliance with all applicable laws, prohibition of gatherings, mandatory insurance coverage, and maintenance of a guest log.

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fourteen (14) days, provided, however, that the emergency contact information must be updated within twenty-four (24) hours. B. Compliance; Inspection Required: Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the City Zoning Ordinance, City Code (including building, electrical, plumbing, and property maintenance regulations), and the City Fire Code. Short-term rentals are subject to inspection by the City Code Enforcement Officer, or their designee, and the Warrenville Fire Protection District throughout the license...that comply with the off-street parking regulations set forth in Title 10, Chapter 5 of this Code. L. Nuisance Prohibited: A short-term rental unit may not produce excessive noise, obnoxious odors, vibrations, glare, fumes or electrical interference detectable to normal sensory perception in accordance with the zoning ordinance performance standards set forth in Title 10, Section 9 of this Code. M. Exterior appearance: A short-term rental unit may not have any exterior alterations or additions, including signs

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Wilmington · 150.66

I-4 Large Scale Industrial Development District

Summary

This section establishes the purpose and requirements for a Large Scale Industrial Development District (I-4) in Wilmington, emphasizing flexibility for complex projects and specifying minimum land area and allowable uses focused on light manufacturing and processing.

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follows: A. Outdoor storage of goods and materials are permitted when accessory to a principal use contained within a building and when generally screened from immediately abutting properties and roadways. B. The provisions of Section 150.85 of the zoning ordinance are inapplicable to cargo containers in I-4 zoning districts. The storage of such containers which are not mounted atop a chassis (freight, overseas, cargo, roll-off, etc.) is permitted however, no single container or chassis shall be stored...coverage may be used for storage and staging of cargo containers. (iv) Noise. Cargo container facilities shall make every effort to contain noise within the site. In the event noise becomes excessive, it shall be treated accordingly as a public nuisance violation in accordance with the governmental unit's ordinances. (v) Paving. Cargo container facilities shall be paved in accordance with the city's standards, including drainage and stormwater detention. The paving must consist of asphalt, concrete, or other materials

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Wilmington · 150.85

Cargo containers

Summary

This section regulates cargo container facilities in Wilmington by establishing purposes for safe and orderly storage, staging, and maintenance. It aims to minimize environmental impacts, ensure operational safety, provide visual screening, and require adequate site conditions.

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facilities shall have a minimum lot size of twenty (20) acres. (5) Noise. Cargo container facilities shall make every effort to contain noise within the site. In the event noise becomes excessive, it shall be treated accordingly as a public nuisance violation in accordance with the governmental unit's ordinances. (6) Paving. Cargo container facilities shall be paved in accordance with the city's standards, including drainage and storm water detention. The paving must consist of asphalt, concrete, or other

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St. Charles · 10.12.602

Engine braking prohibited

Summary

This ordinance prohibits the operation of engine braking systems that emit excessive noise on commercial vehicles within St. Charles. It mandates the erection of signs warning drivers about this prohibition and defines what constitutes excessive noise and a commercial vehicle.

Section Text

person shall operate or cause to be used or operated within the City an engine braking system that emits excessive noise on any commercial vehicle within the corporate limits of the City of St. Charles. For the purposes of this ordinance, an engine braking system shall be deemed to be any device which uses the force of the engine in any commercial vehicle to slow or alter the speed of the vehicle by the application of force to the drive

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Oak Lawn · 8.1.4

Additional Nuisance Regulations

Summary

This section of Oak Lawn's health regulations addresses various nuisance issues including dust and air pollution, objectionable odors, abandoned refrigerators, open excavations, and inadequate residential water supply. It also incorporates performance standards from the 1985 zoning ordinance related to noise, vibration, smoke, toxic matter, and fire hazards.

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building used for residential purposes does not have a clean, potable and adequate supply of running water. F. Performance Standards: The following provisions of the Oak Lawn zoning ordinance of 1985 are incorporated by reference to avoid duplication of entry: Subject 1985 Code Section Subject 1985 Code Section Noise 4-8-8-1 Vibration 4-8-8-2 Smoke and particulate matter 4-8-8-3 Toxic matter 4-8-8-4 Noxious and odorous matter

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Lake Zurich · 4.2.1.7

Business District Deliveries And Similar Noisemaking Activities

Summary

This section of the Lake Zurich Municipal Ordinance establishes noise restrictions for business district deliveries and related activities. It prohibits disruptive noise and the entry of commercial vehicles into service areas adjacent to residential areas between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. every day. 3. Limitation On Noisemaking Activities: Except as provided in subsection D of this section, no person, firm, manager, or corporation may cause or permit, or may allow to continue, any noise associated with: a) the unloading of any vehicle, truck, or trailer, b) the operation of any forklift, cart, overhead door, or c) any similar noisemaking activity in a service area adjacent to a residential area at any time between the hours...violation and, if different, also to the responsible firm or corporation that is making the shipment, receiving the delivery, or creating or allowing the creation of the noise. (Ord. 2010-02-697, 2-1-2010) 4. Informal Review: The person, firm, manager, or corporation to which an ordinance violation ticket has been issued under this section may request an informal review of the ticket. The informal review will be conducted in accordance with a written procedure established by the Lake

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Park Ridge · 10.4

Temporary uses and structures

Summary

This section outlines the process and requirements for obtaining temporary use and structure permits in Park Ridge. It details application procedures, conditions for approval, and general provisions ensuring public health, safety, and welfare.

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structure shall comply with this Ordinance and all local regulations. The Zoning Administrator or City Council may impose other conditions, as part of the temporary use and structure permit approval, as necessary to achieve the purposes of this Ordinance, and to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. No temporary use or structure shall be permitted in any district if it would have a significant negative impact on any adjacent property or on the area...zoning district. These uses shall be evaluated on the basis of the adequacy of the parcel size, parking provisions, traffic access, and the absence of undue adverse impact, including noise, on other properties. These uses need not comply with the yard requirements and the maximum height requirements of this Ordinance. The concessionaire responsible for the operation of any such use shall: a. Submit, in advance of the event, a site layout displaying adequate ingress and egress routes for emergency vehicles

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Lake Forest · 110.219

Landscaper Regulations

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for landscapers operating in Lake Forest, including licensing requirements, grounds for license refusal, suspension, or revocation, and the appeals process through the City Council.

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Engaging in the business of landscape maintenance service without first securing a landscape and lawn care contractor’s license from the city; and 2. Violation of any city ordinances by the licensee (including this subchapter), including without limitation: a. Unauthorized dumping of debris; b. To cause or make loud noise through the operation of maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, lawn mowers, tractors and gasoline-powered leaf blower equipment in violation of § 135.108 of this code of ordinances

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Lincolnwood · 14.15.10

Site management standards

Summary

This section outlines site management standards for construction and demolition work in Lincolnwood. It addresses accessibility of public rights-of-way, parking and loading restrictions for construction materials and debris, and limitations on the number of large commercial vehicles permitted on Village streets.

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undertaken pursuant to a permit shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17-2-16 of this Code and those performance standards set forth in the Village Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 15 of this Code) applicable to the particular zoning district in which the work is occurring, regulating limitations on noise emissions. Further, no person shall operate or cause to be operated any radio, phonograph, telecommunications device, or other such object at such a volume or in any other manner...Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. However, construction activities performed without compensation by a person upon his or her own place of residence shall be permitted on any day and time; provided, however, that noise emissions associated with such work shall not be plainly audible beyond the boundaries of the property from which it emanates before 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, or before 8:00 a.m. or after

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Glencoe · 22.42

Landscaper Regulations

Summary

This section outlines the regulations for landscapers operating in Glencoe, including licensing requirements, grounds for license refusal, suspension, or revocation, and the appeals process. Violations can result in fines and impact a landscaper's ability to obtain or maintain a license.

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Engaging in the business of landscape maintenance service without first securing a landscape and lawn care contractors license from the Village of Glencoe; B. 1. Violation of any village ordinance by the licensee (including this article), including without limitation: a. Unauthorized dumping of debris; b. To cause or make loud noise through the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, including but not limited to, lawn mowers and tractors, pursuant to § 24-38 of the Glencoe village code; c. Use of gasoline...village street unless such vehicle shall comply with all applicable parking and other regulations in the village code. (6) Compliance with laws. Each landscaper and the landscaper's employees shall comply with all applicable laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of any federal, state or local government affecting the landscaper while performing landscape maintenance services in the village, including provisions of the village code, any stop orders imposed by the village, and any regulations that the village manager

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Wheaton · 42.30

Noise disturbances

Summary

This section of the Wheaton municipal ordinance aims to minimize excessive noise by defining and prohibiting noise disturbances. It outlines specific activities considered noise disturbances and designates the police department for administration and enforcement.

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with normal sensitivities; or any sound which unreasonably injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, hearing, peace, or safety of persons or animals. (c) Noise disturbances. (1) All noise disturbances, defined herein and not exempt under WZO 25.4.3, are prohibited at all times, except as referenced in the city zoning ordinance as may be amended from time to time. The content of the sound will not be considered in determining a violation. (2) The following acts are considered

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McCook · 22.237

Sound emissions, impulse noise and vibrations

Summary

This section prohibits exceeding Cook County's environmental control standards for impulse noise, vibration, or both. It also restricts sound emissions from explosive blasting to comply with state noise pollution regulations.

Section Text

event shall the permissible allowances of the energy ratio in section 22-235 be used when the impulse noise (earth tremors), vibration, or both, would exceed the Cook County standards as set forth in chapter 42, article V, Environmental Control Ordinance adopted April 30, 1963, as amended, and the emissions of sound from necessary explosive blasting activities exceed those set forth in Rule 206, Impulsive Sound, of chapter 8, Noise Pollution Regulations of the state pollution control board. (Code

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Evanston · 8.6.24

ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS

Summary

This section requires food establishments in Evanston to dispose of all waste materials daily to a lawful location and to maintain their premises, including a 250-foot radius, free of litter. It also mandates waste receptacles and signage for Type 2 restaurants, along with posting their litter collection plans.

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charge of a food establishment shall be subject, in the operation of said establishment, to any and all other applicable ordinances including, but not limited to, zoning ordinance requirements and other requirements that may be imposed by the City Council as a condition of special use approval. (C) Unnecessary Noise. No patron of a food establishment or any other person, shall make or cause to be made any loud or unnecessary noise or disturbance upon said premises in violation

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West Chicago · 11.2.7

Performance standards

Summary

This section establishes performance standards for uses within the manufacturing district in West Chicago, regulating impacts like noise, smoke, odors, and vibration. It mandates compliance with state environmental regulations and sets specific limits for earthborne vibrations.

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particulate matter, toxic or noxious matter, odors, fire and explosive hazards, vibration, radiation, or glare or heat; and no use already established on the effective date of this ordinance shall be so altered or modified as to conflict with, or further conflict with, applicable performance standards for the manufacturing district. A. Noise. Each land use must conform to the standards set forth from time to time by the state Environmental Protection Agency. Such standards shall include, but not be limited

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Riverwoods · 9.5E-8

District Standards

Summary

This section outlines district standards for the Transitional Business Overlay District (TBO) in Riverwoods. It specifies requirements for accessory uses, limits disturbances from production and processing activities, prohibits outside storage unless authorized, and provides conditions for outdoor truck parking and submission of site plans.

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engineering plans for any proposed new buildings (such plans shall bear the signature and seal of the appropriate qualified professionals) for approval by the village board as to compliance with the purpose of this chapter and other village ordinances. Such approval shall be required prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or building permit for any property in the TBO district. The village board may refer the proposal to the plan commission for review and recommendation. The village board...mixed use planned development, then the applicant shall also follow the mixed use planned development procedures set forth in article B of this chapter. Additional requirements for noise abatement concerning placement of equipment, type and size of equipment, and hours of operation may be set forth as conditions in any ordinance approving the special use. If the village board determines that any change proposed to an ordinance granting a special use in the TBO district is a minor change

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Elmhurst · 22.221

General requirements

Summary

This section outlines the permitted and conditional uses of land and buildings within Elmhurst's zoning districts. It also establishes performance standards for industrial districts, with provisions for existing uses and new developments.

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from which this Chapter is derived shall be so operated as to exceed the performance standards established hereinafter. Any use already established on the effective date of the ordinance from which this Chapter is derived shall be permitted to be altered, enlarged, expanded, or modified, provided that the new sources of noise, vibration, smoke, and particulate matter, fire and explosive hazards, toxic matter, odorous matter, and glare shall conform to the performance standards established hereinafter for the district in which...levels shown in Table 1, nor shall exceed seventy-one (71) dBA when measured on the A-weighted scale. The sound levels shall be measured with a sound-level meter and octave-band analyzer to meet criteria for the noise measurement provisions of OSHA, and shall conform to ANSI S1-4 (American National Standards Institute): OCTAVE BAND CENTER FREQUENCY IN HERTZ DAYTIME SOUND LEVEL IN DECIBELS 8:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. NIGHTTIME SOUND LEVEL IN DECIBELS

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Evanston · 6.14.1.4

COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS

Summary

This section mandates that all uses established in industrial districts, both new and existing, must comply with local, State, and Federal standards for noise, vibration, air pollution, hazards, toxic substances, water pollution, and glare. Existing uses can be altered or expanded if the additions meet these standards.

Section Text

Ordinance shall be so operated as to comply with all applicable local, State and Federal standards for such uses, including but not limited to, the control of noise, vibration, air pollution, fire and explosive hazards, toxic substances, water pollution and glare. Any use already established on the effective date of this Ordinance shall be permitted to be altered, enlarged, expanded or modified providing that the addition conforms to such standards

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