Alsip § 6.33 Buildings & Construction Section Application and required information This section outlines the required documentation for building permits in Alsip. Applications must include a plat or sketch of the proposed work, stamped and signed by a licensed architect, and may also require a sanitary district permit and tax index number. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.10.10.1 Business & Licensing Section Building Design This section establishes design standards for buildings within the Downtown Antioch Form Based Code, emphasizing pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, human scale proportions, facade articulation, and compatibility with surrounding structures. It prohibits standardized, corporate architecture and encourages adaptive reuse of existing buildings. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose And Intent This section establishes the purpose and intent of historic preservation in Antioch. It aims to identify and preserve historic architectural areas, buildings, structures, landscapes, and archaeological sites to foster civic pride, increase property values, encourage preservation, and ensure economic benefits for citizens. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Certificate Of Appropriateness This section outlines the process for obtaining a Certificate of Appropriateness in Antioch for exterior changes to historic properties. It includes a concept review stage for preliminary feedback and details when a certificate is required versus when it is exempted. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 28.13 Zoning & Land Use Section Design Commission This section outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Design Commission, detailing the procedures for design review for various development types, including requirements for demolition permits and the application process. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.702 Zoning & Land Use Section Conditional Review Process and Criteria This section outlines the conditional review process and criteria for electronic message signs in Arlington Heights. Applications are reviewed by the Design Commission, which makes a recommendation to the Village Board of Trustees based on traffic safety, community impact, design compatibility, and demonstrated business need. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1104 Zoning & Land Use Section Architectural Review Commission This section establishes the Architectural Review Commission, outlining its creation, membership appointment process, term lengths, removal powers, and the roles of its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It also details the appointment of a Staff Secretary to attend proceedings. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1166 Zoning & Land Use Section Architectural review This section establishes the authority, purpose, and requirements for architectural review in Bannockburn. It outlines the roles of the Village Manager, Architectural Review Commission, and Board of Trustees in approving new construction and modifications to protect and enhance the village's environment and property values. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.9.10 Zoning & Land Use Section Final Pud Plan This section outlines the required components of a final Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan, ensuring all preliminary information is updated, a plat is recorded, and detailed plans for development, open space, and architectural design are provided, along with necessary legal and maintenance agreements. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.19.6 Buildings & Construction Section Plans To Be Signed And Sealed This section mandates that plans and specifications for all attached garages must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer in Illinois. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 3.20.2 Business & Licensing Section Fee Schedule This section details the fee schedule for various zoning and subdivision applications in Batavia, including variances, design reviews, conditional use permits, and plat submissions. It also outlines additional expenses for public hearing notices, recording fees, and attorney/consulting fees for annexations. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bellwood § 150.01 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This chapter aims to ensure the safety, health, and public welfare of Bellwood residents by establishing standards for building structural integrity, egress, light, ventilation, and fire protection. It also regulates the architectural design of new and existing buildings and structures. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berwyn § 287.01 Zoning & Land Use Section Establishment; Composition This section establishes a Design Review Board for the city of Berwyn. It specifies that the Board will consist of five members for any given matter: the Building Director, City Collector, Director of the Berwyn Development Corporation, a mayoral-appointed architect, and the resident Council member from the relevant ward. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 287.02 Zoning & Land Use Section Powers And Duties This section outlines the powers and duties of the Design Review Board, tasking it with reviewing architectural and structural design plans for city building projects to ensure aesthetic conformity with the surrounding community. It also mandates the Board to investigate and report on special matters requested by the City Council. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 10.3A-1 Buildings & Construction Section Approval Prerequisite To Building Permit Issuance This section mandates that a building permit cannot be issued for any construction that requires prior approval from a homeowners' association or its architectural review committee unless written proof of such approval is provided to the building commissioner. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.11.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the chapter, specifically focusing on alterations, exterior architectural features, improvements, interior surfaces, ordinary repairs and maintenance, owners, and plans within the Old Town Preservation District. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.11.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Approval Of Special Use This section outlines the criteria and procedure for obtaining a special use permit within the Old Town Preservation District in Bloomingdale. It requires proposed plans to align with the Old Town Plan, the municipality's title, specific land use limitations, and special use criteria, with detailed submission requirements and a procedural reference. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.11.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Fencing This section outlines fencing requirements within the Bloomingdale Old Town Preservation District, specifying permitted styles and materials based on adjacent streets. It also addresses nonconforming fences and clarifies the applicability of these rules across different zoning designations within the district. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.4.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Findings This section outlines the Village Board of Trustees' findings regarding the importance of existing neighborhood elements, such as buildings and infrastructure, in preserving community character, promoting housing diversity, and maintaining property values. It also emphasizes the significance of architectural compatibility in residential districts. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.8F-6 Zoning & Land Use Section Standards This section outlines additional standards for the O-D Office District in Bloomingdale, requiring operations to be indoors, restricting retail sales and vehicle services to incidental uses, and mandating site plan and architectural approval for most uses. It also includes provisions for exterior lighting, hard-surface walks, landscaping, and screening for adjoining residential properties. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.083 Buildings & Construction Section Places Of Assembly This section mandates that any construction, alteration, or conversion of places of assembly requires submitted plans and specifications. These plans must be approved by the Building Commissioner and prepared by a licensed architect, adhering to nationally recognized good practices for the specific use. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.084 Buildings & Construction Section Commercial And Industrial Occupancies This section requires that any new construction, alteration, or conversion of buildings for commercial or industrial use must be based on plans and specifications approved by the Building Commissioner. These plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect and adhere to nationally recognized good practices relevant to the structure and its use. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.085 Buildings & Construction Section Buildings Over Two Stories For Residential Or Mixed-Residential Occupancy This ordinance requires that any building over two stories intended for residential or mixed-residential occupancy must have plans and specifications prepared and sealed by a licensed architect. These plans must be approved by the Building Commissioner and comply with all other relevant provisions for residential construction and conversion. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 54.748 Zoning & Land Use Section Preliminary development plan This section outlines the required components of a preliminary development plan for applicants seeking a planned development permit in Bolingbrook. It details specific documents and information needed for the plan commission's review. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Braceville § 150.01 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the building code title in Braceville. It aims to ensure public safety, health, and welfare by regulating the design, construction, repair, alteration, maintenance, removal, and demolition of buildings and structures, and to control architectural design within the village limits. View in Braceville’s full code →
Brookfield § 12.140 Buildings & Construction Section Architectural requirements This section outlines architectural design requirements for new and altered buildings in Brookfield, emphasizing suitability for a suburban community, harmony with the environment and existing properties, and consistent exterior materials. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 12.99 Buildings & Construction Section Denial; appeal This section outlines the grounds for permit denial based on non-compliance with architectural or other code requirements and establishes an appeal process to the village planning and zoning commission. The appeal process involves filing a notice, a public hearing, and a decision by the commission based on evidence presented. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Buffalo Grove § 14.16.050 Zoning & Land Use Section Uniform sign package This section mandates a Uniform Sign Package for multi-tenant or multiple-building developments in Buffalo Grove to ensure design compatibility and architectural harmony. Existing legal signs may remain until altered, after which new signs must comply with the approved package or a granted deviation. View in Buffalo Grove’s full code →
Burbank § 4.26 Buildings & Construction Section Architectural suitability This ordinance requires all new or altered buildings and structures to be architecturally suitable for their surroundings. The design and construction must consider the environmental context from an architectural perspective. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burbank § 4.365 Zoning & Land Use Section Appearance standards This section outlines aesthetic standards for all signs in Burbank, requiring building commissioner approval for designs based on scale, proportion, architectural integration, color harmony, limited graphic elements, and compatibility with surroundings. Approved designs remain valid unless modified. View in Burbank’s full code →