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Long Grove · 7.4.1

Purpose and scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Long Grove's rights-of-way, aiming to balance public benefit with the preservation of the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the village as a whole.

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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...operations of the village's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights-of-way or public property; 4. Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5. Protect against increased stormwater runoff 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; 8. Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights
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Lemont · 12.30.010

Purpose; scope

Summary

This chapter establishes policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities within Lemont's rights-of-way. Its purpose is to ensure public benefit by preserving the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of public ways and the village as a whole.

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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...operations of the village's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights-of-way or public property; (4) Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; (5) Protect against increased stormwater runoff 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 treelined parkways that characterize the village's residential neighborhoods; (8) Prevent visual blight
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Romeoville · 157.202

Building Standards

Summary

This section outlines building standards for various housing types and commercial/industrial uses within Romeoville's Planned Unit Developments. It references specific zoning district requirements and establishes general limits on building height, land coverage, and minimum lot sizes for different residential categories.

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site shall be based upon the following standards: (1) Compatibility. Compatibility to the physical nature of the site, with particular concern for conservation of natural features (i.e., tree growth, streams, wetlands, geological features, natural resources and the like); attention to the suitability of the soils for the uses proposed development; preservation of open space; and for the careful shaping of terrain to minimize scarring, ensure suitable drainage; and for the preservation of natural terrain wherever appropriate; (2) Attractiveness. Achievement
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Antioch · 8.7.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to establish policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in Antioch's rights of way. The goal is to ensure public benefit while preserving the integrity, safety, and visual qualities of public spaces and the village as a whole.

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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 of Antioch's jurisdiction, which will provide public benefit consistent with the preservation of the integrity, safe usage, and visual qualities of the village of Antioch rights of way and the village of Antioch as a whole. B.   Intent: In enacting this chapter, the village of Antioch intends to exercise its authority over the rights...operations of the village's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights of way or public property; 4.   Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5.   Protect against increased stormwater runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6.   Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7.   Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 8.   Assure the continued
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Palatine · 10.17

Location of facilities

Summary

This section of the Palatine municipal ordinance outlines specific placement requirements for overhead and underground parallel facilities located within highway rights-of-way. It details setback distances from curbs and pavement edges, restrictions on ditch line placement, and guidelines for appurtenances.

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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 and/or maintenance 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
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McHenry · 11.13.5

Landscape Materials

Summary

This section outlines landscape material requirements for McHenry, specifying tree caliper standards, criteria for selecting healthy and climate-appropriate living materials, and rules for curbing around parking areas.

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site, such as exposure to sun, wind, water, heat, automobile exhaust fumes and road salt; be compatible with the slope of the site, existing vegetation to be preserved and utilities above or below ground level. Where appropriate, landscape materials shall be protected from damage from pedestrian or vehicular traffic by tree grates, pavers or other measures. Proposed plant materials shall be compatible with Zone 5 conditions as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hardiness Zone Designations
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Homer Glen · 155.31

Exceptions

Summary

This section outlines exceptions to the prohibitions concerning brush, grass, and weeds, covering various types of vegetation, agricultural uses, native plant cultivation, landscaping, and specific property sizes and zoning classifications.

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prohibitions set forth in § 155-30 shall not apply to: A. Trees, bushes, shrubs or flowers; or B. Any intentionally cultivated agricultural vegetation; or C. Any vegetation cultivated or maintained in an effort to preserve, promote and protect plant species native to Illinois; or D. Any vegetation intentionally cultivated or maintained in an effort to reproduce ecosystems or environmental conditions naturally existing in the State of Illinois; or E. Any vegetation intentionally cultivated or maintained in a clearly defined
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Gilberts · 12.10

Dedication of land for public use; cash contribution in lieu

Summary

This section requires subdividers and developers in Gilberts to dedicate land or make a cash contribution in lieu for public facilities like libraries, parks, fire/rescue, police, village administration, and schools. The Village has the final decision-making power regarding the form and location of these dedications.

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area. e. The Village Board reserves the right, however, in its sole discretion, to accept, in whole or in part, certain areas such as, but not limited to, tree massings, prairie remnants, or other natural features as all or part of the required park site dedication in furtherance of open space preservation that may be unique to a given parcel or development. f. Wetlands, floodplains, detention areas, retention areas and areas of steep slope will not be accepted as school
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South Holland · 6.275

Administration

Summary

This section outlines the requirements for submitting landscaping plans as part of various development applications in South Holland. It details the required contents of the plan, who should prepare it, and the different approval processes for single-family versus other developments.

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proposed landscaping on a site plan showing relation to other site features such as utilities and easements; (4) Elevation drawings of any solid screen proposed; (5) Landscaping preservation strategy, if any; (7) Planting time schedule; (8) Plant list showing size and spacing of plant material shown on the plan. (9) Trees, bushes and other significant vegetation proposed for removal; and (10) Other information that may be needed to show compliance with this article. (d) The director of code enforcement shall
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Lemont · 12.30.150

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the placement of utility facilities within public rights-of-way in Lemont, emphasizing minimal interference with village facilities, property owners, travel, and visibility. It also specifies requirements for parallel overhead facilities within highway rights-of-way.

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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 the visual quality. (2) A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require the 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
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Beecher · 8.1.2

Public Tree Care

Summary

This section grants the village the right to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees and other vegetation on public property to ensure public safety, preserve beauty, and address hazardous conditions or damage to public infrastructure.

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plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, sidewalks, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry or beauty of such public grounds. (B)   The village may remove or 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 sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines
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Sleepy Hollow · 6.8.7

Public tree care

Summary

This section grants Sleepy Hollow the right to manage trees, plants, and shrubs within public rights-of-way for safety, aesthetic enhancement, and protection of public infrastructure. It also outlines the village's authority to remove hazardous or damaging trees.

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plants and shrubs within the lines of all rights-of-way, streets, alleys, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. B. The village may remove, or cause or order to be removed, any tree or part thereof which is in an unsafe condition or which by reason of its condition is injurious to sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines
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Plainfield · 9.56

CV district design standards

Summary

This section outlines design standards for the CV district, aiming to foster clustered residential areas that preserve natural and cultural resources by minimizing development impact, preserving open space, and maintaining rural character.

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accomplish the following: a. Protect floodplains, wetlands and steep slopes from clearing, grading, filing or construction; b. Preserve and maintain mature woodlands, meadows and orchards and create sufficient buffer areas to minimize conflicts between residential and agricultural uses; c. Separate development from existing public roads, either by distance, or some form of buffering such as a planting screen primarily consisting of indigenous trees, shrubs and wildflowers...grasses. d. Maintain or create an upland buffer of native species vegetation of approximately fifty (50) feet in depth adjacent to wetlands and surface waters; e. Preserve existing hedgerows and treelines between fields or meadows and minimizes impacts on large woodlands (greater than one acre), especially those containing many mature trees or a significant wildlife habitat, or those not degraded by invasive plants; f. The use of swales vegetated with native materials is encouraged as a method of storm water
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Lyons · 5.7.4

Public Tree Care

Summary

This section grants the village the authority to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees and shrubs in public areas for safety and aesthetic reasons. It also empowers the forestry review board to order the removal of hazardous or injurious trees, while allowing property owners to plant street trees with approval.

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trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. The forestry review board may remove or 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 sewers, electric power lines, gas lines, water lines
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Niles · 106.31

Public tree care

Summary

This section grants the Village the authority to plant, prune, maintain, and remove trees and shrubs in public areas to ensure safety and enhance aesthetic beauty. The Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice Manual will guide these tree care activities.

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trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares, and public grounds, as may be necessary to assure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. The Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice Manual will serve as a guide for tree care
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Green Oaks · 8.7.5.18

Design Review

Summary

This section mandates design review for new construction in the Office District, requiring approval from the Plan Commission before a building permit is issued. Interior modifications and tenant improvements are exempt unless they affect parking requirements.

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U.S.G.S. datum. g.   Proposed landscaping plan showing the size, location and name of all trees and woody plants and planting of all earth areas. All existing trees six inches (6") in diameter or greater as measured four feet (4') above grade shall be located and noted as either to be preserved or removed. h.   Proposed garbage and trash storage facilities. i.   Proposed exterior lighting type and location of luminaries and illumination level contours at one foot-candle intervals
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Lansing · 32.290

Facility location

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within Lansing's rights-of-way, emphasizing minimal interference with village facilities, property owners, and travel, while also addressing visibility and equipment size.

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risk involved. (h) Appearance standards; preservation of aesthetic quality required. (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 the following: a. Extensive removal or alteration of trees or terrain features visible to the right-of-way user or to adjacent residents and property owners; and b. It does not impair the aesthetic quality of the lands being
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Riverside · 8.10.15

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines the permissible locations and construction requirements for utility facilities within public rights of way in Riverside, distinguishing between parallel and crossing facilities relative to highways. It establishes specific setback distances, alignment preferences, and material considerations to minimize roadbed disruption and ensure safety.

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order to preserve visual quality. 2.   Utilities shall be required to use the smallest suitable equipment within the rights of way in order to preserve visual quality. 3.   A facility will be permitted to 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)   Aboveground Installation: Aboveground facilities may be installed only if: 1.   No other
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Riverside · 8.10.15

Location Of Facilities

Summary

This section outlines the permissible locations and construction requirements for utility facilities within public rights of way in Riverside, distinguishing between parallel and crossing facilities relative to highways. It establishes specific setback distances, alignment preferences, and material considerations to minimize roadbed disruption and ensure safety.

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order to preserve visual quality. 2.   Utilities shall be required to use the smallest suitable equipment within the rights of way in order to preserve visual quality. 3.   A facility will be permitted to 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)   Aboveground Installation: Aboveground facilities may be installed only if: 1.   No other
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Lake Zurich · 7.7.1

Purpose And Scope

Summary

This section outlines the purpose and intent of the chapter, which is to establish policies and procedures for constructing utility facilities in public rights of way to ensure public benefit, safety, and the preservation of the village's infrastructure and character. It aims to prevent interference with traffic, village utilities, and environmental damage, while preserving neighborhood character and preventing visual blight.

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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...operations of the village's utilities and of other utilities lawfully located in rights of way or public property; 4.   Protect against environmental damage, including damage to trees, from the installation of utility facilities; 5.   Protect against increased storm water runoff due to structures and materials that increase impermeable surfaces; 6.   Preserve the character of the neighborhoods in which facilities are installed; 7.   Prevent visual blight from the proliferation of facilities in the rights of way; and 8.   Assure
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Lakemoor · 22.134

General Standards Applicable To All Landscaping

Summary

This section outlines general standards for all landscaping in Lakemoor, emphasizing the use of healthy, hardy, and drought-resistant living plant materials suitable for the local climate and site conditions. It mandates ongoing maintenance of all landscaping, including prompt replacement of dead or damaged plants, and prohibits artificial materials from fulfilling these requirements.

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exposure to sun, wind, water, heat, automobile exhaust fumes and road salt; and be compatible with the slope of the site, with existing vegetation to be preserved, and with utilities above or below ground level. Where appropriate, landscape materials shall be protected from damage from pedestrian or vehicular traffic by tree grates, pavers or other measures. (B)   All landscaping shall be maintained in good condition at all times. All dead, diseased or damaged plant material shall be replaced promptly with
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Elgin · 13.15.150

Location of facilities

Summary

This section outlines general requirements for the location of utility facilities within the public right-of-way in Elgin. It prioritizes minimizing interference with city facilities, public travel, property owners' rights, and visibility, while also specifying the use of the smallest suitable equipment enclosures.

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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 and aesthetic quality. 2. A facility may be constructed only if its construction does not require extensive removal of 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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Warrenville · 6. Inventory Of Natural Features
Summary

This section mandates that developers submit a landscape plan detailing existing and proposed natural features of a site. It outlines specific requirements for landscaping materials, ground surfaces, topsoil, protection of vegetated areas, irrigation, grading, drainage, and water bodies.

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Developers are encouraged to design plans which preserve and enhance the natural area features of the site. The inventory of natural features shall include the following: a.   Landscaping materials: (1)   Location and condition of existing plant materials to be retained. (2)   Location and spacing of proposed new plant materials. (3)   Types of materials identified by botanical and common names and listed on a plant material schedule, with method of transplant specified. All trees to be removed shall be noted...installation and at maturity. (5)   Copy forwarded to the Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission, so that trees, especially street trees, can be included on the City's Tree Inventory. (Ord. 2392, 8-20-07) b.   Proposed treatment of all ground surfaces, including, but not limited to, paving, turf, gravel, walkways, grading, and preservation and/or replacement of topsoil. Included in this discussion shall be a detailed description of topsoil across the site, indicating topsoil type, depth, and condition. c.   Separate listing that
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Bolingbrook · 34.9

Weeds and overgrown vegetation

Summary

This section prohibits nuisance weeds and specifies a six-inch height limit for grass and plants on all properties, except in designated natural areas. Property owners and occupants are responsible for maintaining their land free of such vegetation.

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permit any such weeds or vegetation to grow or remain in any place, except natural and buffer areas or preserves as provided under the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act, 525 ILCS 30/1 et seq. (b) Height restrictions generally. It is unlawful for anyone to permit any weeds, grass or plants, other than trees, bushes, flowers, shrubs, vines, ground cover, common garden crops such as farm food, or other ornamental plants to grow up to a height exceeding six inches anywhere...village, except in natural and buffer areas or preserves as provided under the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act, 525 ILCS 30/1 et seq. Any such plants, grass or weeds exceeding such height are hereby declared to be nuisances. (c) Maintenance of property abutting public rights-of-way. The owners of the property abutting any public streets, roads or ways shall maintain the area between the edge of pavement or curb and their property line, commonly known as parkway
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Villa Park · 21.301

Scope

Summary

This section outlines the scope of the article, applying to the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property in Villa Park. Its purpose is to protect public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating these activities and recognizing trees as a natural public resource.

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terms of this article. The Villa Park Public Works Department shall have the authority and jurisdiction of regulating the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees within the public right-of-way of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to ensure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds. Only village employees shall be involved with the planting, removal, trimming, insect and disease control, and tree surgery
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