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La Grange · 5.5.70

Location of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within public rights-of-way in La Grange. It prohibits interference with village facilities or travel, mandates minimum impact on property owners, and requires the use of the smallest suitable equipment enclosures. Specific provisions address overhead parallel facilities within highways.

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expected from the Utility service as compared to the risk involved. (h) Appearance standards. (1) The Village may prohibit the installation of Facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A Facility may be Constructed only if its Construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the Right-of-Way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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La Grange Park · 98.015

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within La Grange Park, emphasizing the avoidance of interference with village facilities, travel, and property owner rights. It also details specific placement guidelines for overhead parallel facilities within highway rights-of-way.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (H) Appearance standards. (1)   The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2)   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Arlington Heights · Section 20.215

Location of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general location requirements for utility facilities within Arlington Heights' rights-of-way, emphasizing minimal interference with village facilities, public travel, property owners, and visibility. It also specifies requirements for overhead parallel facilities located within highway rights-of-way.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. h. Appearance Standards. 1. The Village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2. A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Wilmette · 20.217

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights-of-way in Wilmette. It prohibits interference with village facilities and travel, mandates minimal impact on adjoining property owners, requires visibility to be maintained, and specifies the use of the smallest suitable equipment enclosures.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (h) Appearance standards. (1) The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Antioch · 8.7.15

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights of way in Antioch. It prohibits interference with village facilities, mandates minimum impact on property owners and travel, and specifies requirements for overhead parallel facilities along highways.

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utility service as compared to the risk involved. H.   Appearance Standards: 1.   The village of Antioch may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right of way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being
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Wilmington · 159.15

Location of facilities

Summary

This section establishes general requirements for the location of utility facilities in Wilmington's public rights-of-way, prioritizing minimal interference with city facilities, public travel, property owners, and visibility, while also specifying standards for overhead parallel facilities within highways.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (H) Appearance Standards. (1) The city may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed. (Ord. 08-03-18-01, passed
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Calumet City · 86.189

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within Calumet City's rights-of-way. It prioritizes avoiding interference with city facilities, minimizing impact on adjacent property owners and public travel, and maintaining visibility, while also specifying size limitations for equipment and signage.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (h) Appearance standards. (1) The city may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Winfield · 7.4.15

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within public rights of way in Winfield, emphasizing minimal interference with village facilities, property owners, travel, and visibility, and requiring the use of the smallest suitable equipment. It also begins to detail specific location requirements for parallel overhead facilities within highways.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. H.   Appearance Standards: 1.   The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the highway user or impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed
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Bellwood · 99.074

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines the specific placement requirements for overhead and underground parallel facilities within the right-of-way lines of highways in Bellwood. It details acceptable distances from the right-of-way line, curb, and shoulder, with specific considerations for paved and unpaved areas, ditches, and appurtenances.

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located within a right-of-way to be screened from view. (E)   Appearance standards. (1)   The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2)   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the highway user or impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed. (F)   Above ground installation. Above ground facilities may be installed only
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Alsip · 22.17

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general and specific location requirements for utility facilities within public rights-of-way in Alsip. It prioritizes minimizing interference with village facilities, public travel, property owners' convenience, and visibility, while also mandating the use of the smallest suitable equipment for utility installations.

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this chapter. (j) Appearance standards. (1) The village may require that utilities or wireless providers install screening or otherwise camouflage facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed
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Wood Dale · 16.315

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights-of-way in Wood Dale. It prioritizes minimizing interference with city facilities, property owners, travel, and visibility, while also mandating the use of the smallest suitable equipment enclosures. New overhead facilities are prohibited, with exceptions for replacement or updating under specific conditions.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. H.   Appearance Standards: 1.   The City may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Brookfield · 46.437

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights-of-way in Brookfield, emphasizing minimal interference with village facilities, public travel, property owners, and visibility, and mandating the use of the smallest suitable equipment. It also specifies requirements for parallel overhead facilities within highways.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (h) Appearance standards. (1) The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Cicero · 82.352

Location of facilities

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This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights-of-way in Cicero, emphasizing the avoidance of interference with town facilities, travel, and property owner rights, while also dictating minimum impact and visibility considerations. It also provides specific guidelines for overhead parallel facilities within highways.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. (h) Appearance standards. (1) The town may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way users or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Lake Bluff · 7.3.9

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the placement of utility facilities within public rights of way, prohibiting interference with village facilities, travel, and visibility. It also mandates minimizing impact on adjoining property owners and using the smallest suitable equipment.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. H.   Appearance Standards: 1.   The village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right of way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Yorkville · 7.8.15

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within rights-of-way in Yorkville. It emphasizes minimizing interference with City facilities, property owners, and public travel, while also considering visibility and the size of equipment.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. H. Appearance standards: 1. The City may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2. A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Richmond · 4.21.150

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section establishes specific placement standards for overhead and underground utility facilities within municipal rights-of-way, including distance requirements from curbs, roadways, and other infrastructure. It mandates that underground installations receive approval from the Superintendent of Public Works and generally restricts placement under paved surfaces.

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located within a right-of-way to be screened from view. (d) Appearance Standards. 1. The Village may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2. A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the highway user or impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being traversed. (e) Above Ground Installation. Above ground facilities may be installed only
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Crystal Lake · 427.15

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within Crystal Lake's right-of-way, emphasizing minimal interference with city facilities, public travel, property owner rights, and visibility. It also includes specific provisions for overhead parallel facilities along highways.

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expected from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. H. Appearance standards. (1) The City may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Wheeling · 12.08.050

Public tree care

Summary

This section grants the village the authority to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees on public property for public safety, symmetry, and beauty. It allows for the removal of unsafe or injurious trees and clarifies that healthy trees will not be removed due to root infiltration in private sanitary lines, placing the responsibility on residents.

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village shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove any trees, plants, and shrubs within the right-of-way or upon village grounds as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. (a) The director may remove, cause, or order to be removed any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its nature is injurious to utilities
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Huntley · 155.032

Parkway maintenance

Summary

This section outlines the responsibilities of property owners for maintaining parkway areas adjacent to their lots, including mowing, driveway approaches, overhanging tree branches, culvert debris, and mailboxes. It also sets design standards for parkway construction.

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sidewalk, parkway, or other public property or that otherwise poses a hazard to public safety. (5) The Village shall have the right, but not the obligation, to prune trees, branches, or limbs growing on private property that overhang a public right-of-way or other Village property as necessary to preserve public safety and protect against damage to public property. The Village shall also have the right, but not the obligation, to prune overhanging trees, branches, or limbs, that create
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Diamond · 95.01

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the Open Burning subchapter of the Diamond municipal ordinance. These definitions clarify the scope and application of regulations related to various types of outdoor fires and waste materials.

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processing, preparation, cooling, and consumption of food or food products. LANDSCAPE WASTE. Any vegetable or plant refuse, except garbage. The term includes, but is not limited to, trees, tree trimmings, branches, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery, yard trimmings, and crop residues. NATIVE PRAIRIE. A vegetative landscape state that features either preserved or restored grasses and other ecosystems as they existed prior to agricultural, residential or industrial development in this area. OPEN BURNING. The combustion of any matter in such
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Worth · 7.14.15

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities in rights-of-way. It mandates that facilities must not interfere with village infrastructure or operations, minimize impact on public use and adjacent property owners, and avoid obstructing travel or visibility. It also specifies using the smallest suitable equipment and addresses the village's discretion regarding utility pole maintenance.

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utility service as compared to the risk involved. I.   Appearance Standards: 1.   The Village may prohibit the installation of utility facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   A utility facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being
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Park Ridge · 9.2.15

LOCATION OF FACILITIES

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within public rights-of-way in Park Ridge. It prioritizes avoiding interference with city facilities and travel, minimizing impact on adjoining property owners, and ensuring visibility, while also requiring the use of the smallest suitable equipment enclosures.

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from the utility service as compared to the risk involved. h) Appearance Standards. 1) The City may prohibit the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2) A utility facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners, and if it does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands
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Campton Hills · 8.1.9

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines regulations for the placement of parallel facilities (both overhead and underground) within highway rights-of-way in Campton Hills. It specifies proximity requirements to right-of-way lines and roadways, restrictions on placement within ditches and clear zones, and conditions for locating facilities under paved surfaces.

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scale of the new freestanding facility. E.   Design And Appearance Standards: 1.   Visual Quality: The Village may discourage the installation of facilities in particular locations in order to preserve visual quality. 2.   Restrictions: A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the highway user or conflicts with the applicable design standards set forth below. 3.   Design Standards: a.   Residential Design Standards: (1)   Applicability: These design...ground-level. (D)   Effective camouflage so as to disguise the facility so that it appears to be something other than a facility and is at the same time compatible with its surroundings (for example, designed to look like a tree). (E)   Small wireless facilities must be designed so that the facilities' silhouette, mass and color are masked in such a way as to be virtually indistinguishable from their background. (F)   Examples of stealth or camouflage designs are presented in figure
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Mundelein · 15.04.010

Definitions

Summary

This section provides definitions for terms used within the chapter on Outdoor Burning in Mundelein. It clarifies terms such as 'agricultural waste', 'controlled burning', 'garbage', and 'landscape waste'.

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products. "IEPA" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. "Landscape waste" means any vegetation or plant refuse, except garbage. The term includes, but is not limited to, trees, tree trimmings, branches, stumps, brush, weeds, leaves, grass, shrubbery, yard trimmings and crop residues. "Native prairie" means a vegetative landscape state that features either preserved or restored grasses and other ecosystems, as they existed prior to agricultural, residential or industrial development in this area. "Open burning" means the combustion of any matter
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Burr Ridge · 14.01

Purpose And Scope

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This section establishes the purpose and intent of the Village of Burr Ridge's chapter on the construction of utility facilities in rights-of-way. It aims to regulate these facilities to ensure public benefit, preserve the integrity and safety of public spaces, and prevent various negative impacts.

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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. 2. Intent . In enacting this Chapter, the Village intends to exercise its authority over the rights-of-way in the Village and, in particular...operations of the Village’s utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights-of-way or public property; d. protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; e. protect against increased stormwater run-off due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; f. preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; g. preserve open space, particularly the parkways that characterize the Village’s residential neighborhoods; h. prevent visual blight
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