Bartlett § 10.10.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Elimination Of Nonconforming Structures This ordinance aims to eliminate nonconforming structures through an amortization schedule, allowing owners a reasonable period to recoup investments before requiring removal or conversion to a permitted use. Different schedules apply based on the zoning district of the nonconforming structure. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.088 Zoning & Land Use Section Elimination Of Nonconforming Buildings And Structures This section requires the removal or conversion of buildings in residential districts that are designed for business or industrial uses. The timeline for this action is based on the building's assessed valuation, with lower valuations having longer amortization periods. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.143 Zoning & Land Use Section Existing Adult Uses; Nonconformance And Elimination This section outlines a schedule for the elimination of existing adult uses that become nonconforming after the effective date of the subchapter. Different timeframes are established based on the zoning district in which the adult use is located, with provisions for hardship extensions. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.14.11 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming Use Of Conforming Buildings Or Structures This section allows existing nonconforming uses within conforming buildings to continue but prohibits expansion or changes to other nonconforming uses. It also establishes that discontinuance or abandonment for six consecutive months will terminate the nonconforming use. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.14.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Termination By Abandonment Or Sale This section terminates nonconforming uses if they are discontinued or abandoned for six consecutive months, or upon sale for a use other than the nonconforming use. Any subsequent use must comply with current zoning regulations. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Blue Island § 165.045 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of regulating non-conforming uses, buildings, and structures in Blue Island. It aims to gradually eliminate those that negatively impact property maintenance, development, use, or taxable value, based on state law and the nature of the non-conformity. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 165.047 Zoning & Land Use Section Exempted Buildings, Structures And Uses This section exempts certain lawfully established non-conforming buildings, structures, and uses from amortization provisions. It specifically protects residential uses and non-conforming uses in commercial/industrial districts, with exceptions for health and safety modifications and non-conforming land uses. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 165.049 Zoning & Land Use Section Non-Conforming Use Of Building Which Is Designed For Use Permissible In District This section addresses non-conforming uses within buildings designed for permitted uses. It outlines provisions for expansion, discontinuance after six months of non-operation, prohibition of changes to other non-conforming uses, and specific elimination timelines for certain uses in residential and commercial districts. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 50.4.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Impoundment This ordinance outlines the conditions under which bicycles and scooters can be impounded by the village, including for abandonment, obstruction, disrepair, or immediate public welfare threats. It also details notification procedures, potential fees, and the disposition of unclaimed vehicles. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 54.869 Zoning & Land Use Section Abandonment or discontinuance This section outlines the conditions under which a nonconforming use in Bolingbrook will be terminated. It specifies different abandonment periods (two or six months) depending on whether the nonconforming use involves only land, an accessory structure, or a structure not designed for permitted uses, after which the use cannot be re-established and subsequent uses must comply with current zoning regulations. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 54.891 Zoning & Land Use Section Elimination of nonconforming use of land This section outlines the conditions and timeline for discontinuing nonconforming uses of land in Bolingbrook, with a ten-year grace period for certain uses and an exemption for residential purposes. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Broadview § 10.5.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Discontinuance Or Abandonment Of Nonconforming Use This section outlines conditions under which a nonconforming use in Broadview will cease to be protected. It specifies that if a nonconforming use is replaced by a conforming use, the property must thereafter conform to zoning regulations. Additionally, if a nonconforming use is discontinued for 180 consecutive days or if abandonment is evident, it cannot be reestablished. View in Broadview’s full code →
Broadview § 10.9.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section establishes the purpose of Broadview's sign regulations, aiming to create a comprehensive and balanced system that encourages compatible, appropriate, expressive, legible, and respectful signs while preserving public health, safety, welfare, and community appearance. View in Broadview’s full code →
Brookfield § 62.198 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming uses; amortization This section designates businesses violating locational or structural requirements of the Sexually Oriented Business Overlay District as nonconforming uses. These uses are permitted to continue for a maximum of two years and cannot be increased, enlarged, extended, or altered, though they may be changed to a conforming use. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 62.392 Zoning & Land Use Section Determination This section prohibits the reestablishment or resumption of a nonconforming use of land if it has been discontinued or abandoned for six consecutive months. Any future use of the land must conform to the current zoning district regulations. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 62.418 Zoning & Land Use Section Termination This section states that a nonconforming use of a building or structure is terminated if it is discontinued or abandoned for 12 consecutive months. Any subsequent use of the property must comply with current zoning regulations. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Buffalo Grove § 14.36.020 Zoning & Land Use Section Abandoned signs This section defines abandoned signs as those on vacant property for 3 months or longer, or those pertaining to expired events. It outlines exceptions for temporarily suspended businesses and mandates removal by the sign or property owner. View in Buffalo Grove’s full code →
Calumet City § V Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming buildings and uses This section outlines the rules for continuing or discontinuing nonconforming uses and buildings in Calumet City. Lawfully established uses or buildings that don't meet current zoning regulations can generally continue, but may be lost if abandoned or replaced with a conforming use. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Calumet Park § 150.19 Zoning & Land Use Section Non-Conforming Signs This section allows existing non-conforming signs to remain for a period determined by their remaining useful life, up to ten years beyond the effective date of the regulations. However, any structural alteration, relocation, or replacement of a non-conforming sign requires immediate compliance with current regulations. View in Calumet Park’s full code →
Calumet Park § 154.09 Zoning & Land Use Section Landlord Remedies This section outlines landlord remedies for tenant noncompliance, including material breaches of maintenance duties, disturbances, and abandonment of the dwelling unit. Landlords can undertake repairs, seek injunctive relief, or terminate rental agreements under specified conditions. View in Calumet Park’s full code →
Calumet Park § 155.51 Buildings & Construction Section Time Limitation Of Application This section establishes a six-month time limit for building permit applications to be considered active. Applications will be deemed abandoned if not diligently prosecuted or permitted within this timeframe, though a 90-day extension is possible upon recommendation. View in Calumet Park’s full code →
Carol Stream § 16.10.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming Uses This section outlines provisions for continuing lawful uses that are no longer permitted under the current ordinance. It prohibits relocation or expansion of these nonconforming uses and establishes abandonment criteria based on periods of discontinuance. View in Carol Stream’s full code →
Carpentersville § 16.18.040 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming uses regulated This section regulates nonconforming uses of land and buildings in Carpentersville. It establishes a two-year discontinuation period for nonconforming land uses in residential districts and allows for the continuation of lawful nonconforming building uses, with provisions for changes to more restricted uses. A specific time limit is set for nonconforming commercial or industrial buildings in residential districts built before June 1, 1935. View in Carpentersville’s full code →
Chicago § 11.4.570 Environment & Natural Resources Section Abandoned Facilities Inspection Unit. This section mandates the Department of Buildings to identify abandoned industrial facilities, inspect them for toxic substances, and notify relevant agencies for cleanup and security if any are found. The goal is to ensure safe and timely resolution of environmental issues at these sites. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 13.96.041 Zoning & Land Use Section Abandoned Outdoor Signs And Structures – Duty To Report To Commissioner And Revocation Of Permit. This section defines abandoned outdoor sign elements and mandates that the property owner report such abandonment to the Building Commissioner within ten days. The owner must then remove the abandoned elements within thirty days, or face penalties and potential permit revocation. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 9.52.071 Traffic & Vehicles Section Abandoned Bicycles. This section prohibits the abandonment of bicycles on public ways in Chicago. It defines an abandoned bicycle, outlines a notification process for owners, and allows for the removal and disposal of unclaimed bicycles after a seven-day notice period. View in Chicago’s full code →
Clarendon Hills § 42.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Abandoned Bicycle, Low-Speed Electric Bicycles, And Low-Speed Electric Scooters This section establishes rules for abandoned bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, and low-speed electric scooters on Village-owned property. It sets time limits for parking these vehicles, defines when they are considered abandoned, and outlines procedures for their removal and disposal. View in Clarendon Hills’s full code →
Countryside § 10.10.8.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Abandoned Bicycles This ordinance aims to promote bicycling by requiring property owners to promptly remove abandoned bicycles from parking spaces. A bicycle is considered abandoned if it remains after a two-week notice period and exhibits signs of neglect, with an exception for agreed-upon seasonal storage. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 10.1.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in Countryside's land use regulations, specifically focusing on how words relate to zoning. It defines 'Abandonment' and outlines the criteria and examples for 'Accessory Building, Structure or Use'. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 10.2.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Rezoning Of Public And Semipublic Areas This section prohibits the use of designated public and semipublic open spaces for any purpose other than their intended use. If the designated use is discontinued, the area automatically reverts to the most restricted adjoining district's zoning until the city council approves new zoning within three months of an application. View in Countryside’s full code →