Antioch § 4.11.2 Business & Licensing Section Purpose This chapter establishes a facade improvement grant program to incentivize business property owners in qualifying areas to upgrade and redesign building facades, aiming to enhance visual appeal and economic vitality. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.4 Business & Licensing Section Creation Of Facade Improvement Program Antioch has established a facade improvement program to offer cost-sharing grants for property owners undertaking qualifying improvements to building facades and storefronts. The program aims to enhance business areas through rehabilitation and development. View in Antioch’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.7C-3 Zoning & Land Use Section Permitted Uses This section outlines the permitted land and building uses within the I-2 Economic Development Area (EDA) overlay district. It specifies that only uses permitted in the I-1 light industrial district, general manufacturing/processing/storage, or office/research districts are allowed, subject to specific performance standards, prohibitions, and special use limitations. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bensenville § 9.2.10 Buildings & Construction Section Facade Improvement Program This section implements a Facade Improvement Program to encourage commercial property owners to maintain and improve their building facades by offering grants. The program aims to increase assessed valuation and requires a 50% owner contribution towards improvement costs. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Blue Island § 154.01 Zoning & Land Use Section Enterprise Zone Benefits And Boundaries This section adopts by reference the city's existing provisions for establishing and amending Enterprise Zone benefits and boundaries. These provisions are incorporated as if fully stated within this section. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 158.01 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the neighborhood preservation program, aiming to prevent decline, coordinate city maintenance, encourage private investment, and foster community involvement in designated areas. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Brookfield § 40.41 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section establishes the purpose of the Redevelopment Project Area Modernization Program, which aims to improve the appearance and vitality of commercial areas by subsidizing interest rates on loans for signage rehabilitation and restoration. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 40.44 Zoning & Land Use Section Eligibility This section outlines the eligibility criteria for the Brookfield Redevelopment Project Area Modernization Program, requiring buildings to be located within designated areas and applicants to secure loan approval from a participating financial institution before village review and final approval of an agreement. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Calumet City § 2.902 Environment & Natural Resources Section Legislative declaration of purpose This section declares that the purpose of the division is to provide a financing mechanism to support industrial development, reduce unemployment, and improve resident welfare. It also aims to finance pollution control facilities to protect public health and welfare. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.020 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions. This section defines key terms used within the Chicago Municipal Code Chapter 16-12 concerning Enterprise Zones. It clarifies definitions for terms like 'City,' 'City council,' 'Department,' 'Depressed area,' 'Designated zone organization,' 'Enterprise zone,' 'Finance committee,' and 'Person' as they relate to the application of the chapter. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.030 Zoning & Land Use Section Departmental Powers And Duties. This section outlines the powers and duties of the Chicago department responsible for enterprise zones. It details the process for identifying depressed areas, determining their eligibility, and recommending proposed enterprise zones to the city council for approval. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.040 Zoning & Land Use Section Application For Certification. This section outlines the process for applying for enterprise zone certification at both the state and federal levels. It mandates the submission of written applications to the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs by December 31st of the designation year and allows for applications to federal authorities. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.050 Zoning & Land Use Section Entitlement To Relief – Effective Period. This section clarifies that only officially certified enterprise zones are eligible for benefits under the chapter, not proposed ones. It outlines the duration of enterprise zone benefits, typically 30 years, and conditions under which this period can be altered or the zone designation removed. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.060 Zoning & Land Use Section Zone Administrator – Powers And Duties. This section establishes the role and responsibilities of the Zone Administrator for Chicago's Enterprise Zones. The Administrator acts as a liaison, supervises program implementation, enters into agreements, conducts evaluations, and assists in rule development and enforcement. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.070 Zoning & Land Use Section Incentives, Benefits And Regulatory Relief. This section outlines incentives, benefits, and regulatory relief for entities within Chicago's enterprise zones, including state and federal tax benefits, and an exemption from city retailers' occupation tax for building materials used in eligible remodeling, rehabilitation, or new construction projects. View in Chicago’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 § 16.12.090 Zoning & Land Use Section Additional Tax Or Regulatory Relief. This section allows the City of Chicago to provide additional or modified tax and regulatory relief for designated enterprise zones, both at the time of designation and through subsequent amendments. It also outlines the process for the zone administrator to recommend incentives and for the City Council to implement them, considering the specific needs of each zone. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.100 Zoning & Land Use Section Revolving Loans And Industrial Revenue Bonds. This ordinance grants preferential treatment to businesses physically located within Chicago's enterprise zones for receiving revolving loans, industrial revenue bonds, and other city-offered preference programs. Loans and programs must be used for the business's development within the zone or for the zone's benefit. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.12.110 Zoning & Land Use Section Cooperation With Other Governmental Agencies. This section mandates that the enterprise zone administrator must collaborate with city, state, and federal agencies to coordinate various programs. This coordination aims to promote initiatives related to housing, community and economic development, small business, banking, financial assistance, and employment training within the enterprise zone. 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 § 16.8.050 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose. This section establishes the purpose of the chapter, which is to protect Chicago's industrial base by preventing the loss of industrial land and facilities. It aims to achieve this by generating funds for investment in "receiving corridors" to support industrial growth and employment. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 16.8.150 Zoning & Land Use Section Administration. This section outlines the administration of the Industrial Corridor System Fund, requiring City Council approval for private project grants/loans and mandating specific covenants. It authorizes the Commissioner to establish application forms, rules for project selection and fund disbursement, and contracts with outside providers, as well as to publish an annual report on fund activity. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 17.4.1000 Business & Licensing Section Floor Area Bonuses. This section of the Chicago municipal code allows for floor area bonuses for downtown projects in 'D' districts. These bonuses are intended to incentivize developers to contribute to the economic growth of qualified investment areas, preserve landmarks, and provide public amenities, thereby enhancing the quality of life in the city. Approval requires a planned development review process. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.292 Zoning & Land Use Section Established This section formally establishes an enterprise zone for the City of Chicago Heights, as authorized by Illinois state law. The establishment is contingent on approval from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs and adherence to the state act. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.293 Zoning & Land Use Section Boundaries established; term This section establishes the corporate limits of Chicago Heights as the boundary for its enterprise zone and sets the termination date for the zone's term to midnight on December 31, 2004. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.294 Zoning & Land Use Section Affirmation of area designation This section affirms that the designated zone area in Chicago Heights qualifies as an enterprise zone under Illinois law. It outlines specific criteria met by the zone, including its contiguous nature, size, depressed status, compliance with state requirements, and the conduct of a public hearing with proper notice. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.295 Zoning & Land Use Section Building materials tax incentive This section allows retailers in Chicago Heights to claim a credit or refund for Illinois Retailers' Occupation Tax paid on building materials used in remodeling, rehabilitation, or new construction within the designated enterprise zone. This incentive is effective from the designation of the enterprise zone and lasts for its duration. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.296 Zoning & Land Use Section Abatement of ad valorem taxes on improved property This section authorizes the abatement of ad valorem property taxes for new or renovated commercial, industrial, or manufacturing improvements within an enterprise zone. The abatement provides a 100% reduction for the year of completion and four subsequent years, followed by a 50% reduction for the next five years. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.297 Zoning & Land Use Section Permit fee reduction This section reduces permit fees by 50% for commercial, industrial, or manufacturing property rehabilitation, expansion, or new construction within the enterprise zone. The reduction applies to building, plumbing, electrical, zoning, and sewer permits and commences the month after enterprise zone designation. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 2.298 Zoning & Land Use Section Establishment of shopstead and homestead programs This section establishes urban shopstead and homestead programs in Chicago Heights, allowing the city to sell underutilized properties for $100 to designated organizations or individuals for renovation and redevelopment, with specific requirements for usage and maintenance. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →