Barrington § 11.4.1 Zoning & Land Use Section 2015 Affordable housing plan This section adopts the 2015 Affordable Housing Plan of Barrington as an advisory document and guideline, incorporating it by reference into the municipal code. The plan is publicly available and can be amended independently of the code. View in Barrington’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.4.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Provision Of Community Amenities This section allows Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) to receive specific exceptions from standard zoning regulations if they provide community amenities beyond conventional development requirements. These amenities, reviewed by village officials, can range from public spaces and recreation facilities to environmental enhancements, cultural preservation, infrastructure improvements, sustainable techniques, and affordable/senior/accessible housing. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.17.2 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This section outlines Berkeley's intent to encourage homeownership and diverse housing options by facilitating the conversion of apartment buildings to owner-occupied condominiums. It emphasizes the need for fair and equitable conversions that protect existing residents and ensure strict adherence to village codes. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berwyn § 1488.02 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose And Intent This section outlines the purpose of Berwyn's Acquisition and Disposition of Blighted Property Program, which aims to improve public health, safety, and welfare by reducing blighted properties, promoting homeownership, and strengthening neighborhoods. It also serves as a mechanism for the city to participate in housing programs offered by various government entities. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Calumet Park § 153.02 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the chapter on Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, citing state authority. It aims to promote public health, safety, and welfare, protect against hazards, provide affordable housing, improve housing quality, and establish penalties. View in Calumet Park’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.080 Zoning & Land Use Section Urban Homestead And Shopstead Programs. This section establishes urban homestead and shopstead programs within Chicago's enterprise zones. The homestead program allows individuals to purchase city-owned residences for $100, with the requirement to live in and renovate the property for seven years before full ownership transfer. The shopstead program allows designated zone organizations to purchase city-owned structures for $100, with the agreement to renovate and then sell or lease them to businesses, with proceeds used for cost recovery and specific activities. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.14.020 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions. This section defines key terms used within the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Ordinance, including different award group sizes, bonus funding, and the definition of a Qualified Investment Area. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.18.040 Environment & Natural Resources Section Fee Formula. This section outlines the formula for calculating open space impact fees for new developments in Chicago. The fee is determined by the open space need, the cost of open space, and the developer's share, with specific adjustments for unit size and escalating costs over time. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.18.120 Environment & Natural Resources Section Paulina Street Corridor. This section establishes a specific fee schedule for open space impact fees within the Paulina Street Corridor in Chicago. It outlines different fee amounts based on the size of dwelling units, with a reduced fee for affordable housing. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 17.3.0400 Zoning & Land Use Section Bulk And Density Standards. This section outlines the minimum lot area per dwelling unit, efficiency unit, and SRO unit for residential development in Chicago's 'B' and 'C' business and commercial districts. It also provides reduced lot area standards for transit-served locations that meet specific Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) criteria. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 17.7.0570 Zoning & Land Use Section Additional Dwelling Unit-Allowed Rs Areas And Limitations. This Chicago ordinance section establishes designated areas for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family zones to promote affordable housing, multi-generational living, and owner revenue streams. It outlines limitations on ADU development, including annual block face limits and owner-occupancy requirements for detached houses, with enforcement by the Department of Housing. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 17.7.0590 Zoning & Land Use Section Predominance Of The Block District. This ordinance establishes the "Predominance of the Block (606) District" to preserve existing housing typologies and reduce displacement of low- and moderate-income residents. It restricts the establishment of new detached houses in areas where over 50% of lots are already improved with multi-unit buildings, while allowing for reduced lot area per unit for two-flats under certain conditions. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 17.7.1100 Zoning & Land Use Section Sd-10, Roscoe Street. This section establishes the SD-10, Roscoe Street Special Character Overlay District to preserve the low-density, multi-use commercial and residential character of a specific portion of West Roscoe Street. It sets limits on building height, mandates street-front orientation for new construction, and specifies lot area per dwelling unit, with provisions for administrative adjustments and variations. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.10.020 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions. This section defines key terms used in the Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Jackson Park Pilot Program, including affordability restrictions, affordable housing, affordable housing restrictive covenant, Commissioner, Department, and good faith negotiations. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.10.080 Buildings & Construction Section Exercise Or Assignment Of Rights. This section allows tenant associations or individual tenants participating in the Jackson Park Pilot Program to exercise or assign their purchase rights to a third party, whether private or governmental. Owners must be notified and subsequently treat these third parties or assignees the same as the original tenants. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.11.020 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions. This section defines key terms related to affordable housing within the Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program in Chicago. It clarifies definitions for affordable housing restrictive covenants, affordability restrictions, affordable housing itself, the Commissioner, the Department, and good faith negotiations. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.11.060 Buildings & Construction Section Right Of First Refusal. This section outlines the process for owners selling rental properties to notify tenants and grants tenants a right of first refusal to purchase the property. The notification and negotiation timelines vary based on the number of dwelling units in the rental property. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.11.070 Buildings & Construction Section Financial Assurances; Deposit. This section outlines financial assurance requirements for tenant associations exercising their right of first refusal in Chicago's Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Block District Pilot Program. It specifies the type of pre-purchase financing documentation needed based on the number of dwelling units and caps the deposit amount a seller can require. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.11.150 Buildings & Construction Section Penalties. This section establishes penalties for violations of the Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program. Violators face fines of $200 to $1,000 per offense, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.020 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose And Intent. This section outlines the purpose of the Chicago Relocation Plan Ordinance, emphasizing the protection of senior tenants in affordable housing undergoing renovation. It aims to advance the city's interest in safeguarding these tenants while ensuring housing habitability through required written relocation plans. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.030 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions. This section defines key terms used within the Chicago Relocation Plan Ordinance. It clarifies terms such as 'Affected Tenant,' 'City Funding,' and 'Covered Building,' which are crucial for understanding relocation requirements for specific tenant groups. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.040 Buildings & Construction Section Relocation Plan Development And Approval. This section outlines the process for developing and approving relocation plans for tenants affected by moves, temporary displacement, or mandatory internal transfers in Chicago. It mandates submissions to the Department of Buildings at least 180 days prior to planned actions and requires approval of the relocation plan before any tenant can be notified or relocated. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.070 Buildings & Construction Section One-On-One Meetings With Tenants. This section mandates that the Responsible Party hold at least two one-on-one meetings with each Affected Tenant. The first meeting, at least 120 days before relocation, is to create a moving plan addressing needs and providing information. The second meeting, between 7 and 80 days before the move, is to finalize the individual relocation plan. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.100 Buildings & Construction Section Temporary Displacement. This section requires the Responsible Party to make efforts to provide Affected Tenants with a replacement housing unit within the same community. If this is not feasible, the replacement unit and community should be similar to and located as close as possible to the original. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.13.150 Buildings & Construction Section Right Of Return. This section mandates that relocation plans specify notification procedures and anticipated return dates for affected tenants who have a right of return under other laws. Developers must provide quarterly updates on development timeline changes. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.15.020 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions. This section provides definitions for key terms used within the Single-Room Occupancy Preservation Ordinance, including "affordable housing," "conversion," "demolition," and income-based affordability categories. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 5.15.050 Buildings & Construction Section Sales And Transfers Of Sros. This section of Chicago's ordinance outlines requirements for owners of Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) properties before selling or transferring ownership. It mandates a notification period and an opportunity for prospective buyers to make offers with the intent to maintain affordable housing. View in Chicago’s full code →
Cicero § 2.1012 Zoning & Land Use Section Urban homestead and shopstead programs This section establishes urban homestead and shopstead programs within enterprise zones. The town can sell properties for $100 to individuals for residential use with renovation requirements or to designated zone organizations for commercial/industrial use and leasing, with proceeds benefiting cost recovery and specific town activities. View in Cicero’s full code →
Cicero § 22.482 Buildings & Construction Section Relocation assistance This ordinance requires declarants to provide relocation assistance to eligible tenants, covering actual moving expenses up to a maximum of $300 or one month's rent, whichever is higher. Tenant eligibility is based on income level, requiring proof of tax returns for the previous year. View in Cicero’s full code →
Diamond § 151.246 Zoning & Land Use Section Objectives This section outlines the general objectives of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in Diamond. It emphasizes alignment with village plans, flexibility in design, and the promotion of sustainability, economic opportunity, social equity, diverse housing, mixed-use development, coordinated transportation, compatibility, open space, stormwater management, and high-quality design. View in Diamond’s full code →