Alsip § 12.606 Business & Licensing Section Parking regulations This section requires sexually oriented businesses in Alsip to illuminate their off-street parking areas and premise entries from dusk to closing with at least one foot candle of light to enhance safety and deter crime. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.225 Buildings & Construction Section Illumination This ordinance requires that all multiresidential buildings with common entrances must have at least a 100-watt bulb for illumination. This bulb must be protected by a polycarbonate or equally resistant cover. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.344 Buildings & Construction Section Stairway lighting Buildings in Alsip with three or more dwelling units must ensure that all public hall stairways and passageways are adequately lit at all times, as specified by Village Code. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.13.10 Zoning & Land Use Section Photometrics This section of Antioch's municipal ordinance establishes regulations for exterior lighting to minimize light spillage, glare, and light pollution. It sets maximum light levels at lot lines, mandates fully shielded fixtures, specifies height restrictions, prohibits certain types of illumination, encourages LED use, and requires lights to be turned off during nighttime hours except for specific exceptions. View in Antioch’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 →
Bannockburn § 260.430 Zoning & Land Use Section Lighting requirements This section directs users to other parts of the code for exterior lighting regulations within the Specialty Retail District. It also notes that special use permits may alter these requirements. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.3.13 Zoning & Land Use Section Exterior Lighting Regulations This section establishes exterior lighting regulations in Barrington Hills with the purpose of minimizing light pollution, conserving energy, and preserving the night sky as a natural resource while ensuring public health, safety, and security. It defines key terms related to lighting and shielding. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.6.12 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonresidential Lighting Standards This section establishes lighting standards for business districts in Barrington Hills, regulating fixture types, maximum illumination levels at property lines and specific distances, and height/wattage limitations requiring special use approval. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.7.11 Zoning & Land Use Section Performance Standards, Glare And Heat This section establishes performance standards for glare and heat in the Light Industrial District. Existing and new uses must operate in a manner that does not create a public nuisance or hazard due to glare or heat at lot lines, requiring enclosed operations and shielded light sources. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.6.2 Business & Licensing Section Building And Premises Regulations This section outlines regulations for auto courts in Bartlett, focusing on fire safety, lighting, sanitation, and general upkeep. It mandates fireproof construction for parking areas near accommodations, adequate nighttime lighting that doesn't disturb neighbors, and proper sanitary facilities connected to the sewer system. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bellwood § 119.53 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking Lot Design Standards This section outlines the design standards for commercial truck parking lots in Bellwood, requiring specific pavement materials, proper drainage, designated parking spaces, effective screening with hedges, and directional lighting to prevent nuisance. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 156.205 Zoning & Land Use Section Illumination For Nondynamic Display Signs This section of the Bellwood municipal ordinance regulates the illumination of nondynamic display signs. It specifies requirements for the location, shielding, and direction of light sources, restricts internal illumination to specific districts and sign types, and sets limits on illumination levels, hours, and prohibits flashing or temporary sign illumination. Exposed neon is allowed only as a small window sign identifying business operation. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.7.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Environmental Performance Standards This section establishes environmental performance standards that all uses in Bensenville must adhere to, including regulations on noise, odor, dust, air pollution, glare, heat, vibration, fire hazards, and electromagnetic interference. It explicitly states that more restrictive standards from Federal, State, County, or local regulations will supersede these provisions. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 10.9.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Outdoor Lighting This ordinance section outlines requirements for outdoor lighting in Bensenville to prevent light trespass, promote energy efficiency, and minimize light pollution. It applies to new or replacement lighting, with specific regulations on fixture types, glare prevention, and the use of automatic controls and energy-efficient technology. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.3.15 Business & Licensing Section Premises Requirements This section outlines premises requirements for establishments selling alcohol in Bensenville, focusing on sanitary conditions, adequate lighting in consumption areas, and restrictions on automatic amusement and gambling devices, with specific rules for premises with Class VG licenses. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 3.8.24.9 Business & Licensing Section View Of Taximeter This section mandates that taxicabs must have a illuminated taximeter dial visible to passengers from sunset to sunrise. Additionally, the taximeter dial must be clearly visible to passengers while they are inside or exiting the taxicab at all times. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.18.6 Buildings & Construction Section Property Maintenance Regulations This section of the Berkeley Rental Residential Housing Code outlines property maintenance requirements for rental dwellings. It mandates specific systems for smoke/carbon monoxide detection, emergency lighting, and exit signs, alongside regulations for perimeter curbs, illumination of parking areas and building egresses, insect extermination, and electrical receptacles. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.7.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Performance Standards This section mandates that all activities within business districts must comply with the performance standards of the M-1 manufacturing district, applied at lot boundaries. It also requires outdoor lighting to be diffused and positioned to avoid shining onto adjacent residential properties. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 14.5.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Street Lighting This section outlines the standards and specifications for street lighting installations in Berkeley. It details technical requirements, system components, installation locations, and provides a table specifying spacing, mounting height, and luminary details based on street type. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berwyn § 1244.06 Zoning & Land Use Section Environmental Performance Standards This section establishes environmental performance standards for all uses in Berwyn, ensuring activities do not negatively impact neighboring properties regarding noise, odor, dust, air pollution, glare, heat, vibration, fire hazards, and hazardous materials. It prioritizes more restrictive federal, state, county, or local regulations. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Berwyn § 1250.08 Zoning & Land Use Section Outdoor Lighting This section establishes regulations for outdoor lighting in Berwyn to prevent light trespass, promote energy efficiency, and minimize light pollution. It mandates specific fixture types, control mechanisms for non-residential properties, and prohibits certain types of lighting. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.10A-10 Zoning & Land Use Section Special Provisions This section outlines special provisions for the Business Park Planned Unit Development District, including performance standards, regulations for outdoor storage and sales, street and right-of-way design, sidewalk requirements, and lighting standards. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section outlines the primary goals of the exterior lighting chapter. It aims to improve public health, safety, and security, stimulate business growth through lighting standards, conserve energy, and reduce negative environmental impacts like glare and light trespass. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.12 Zoning & Land Use Section Installations In Planned Developments Property owners in planned developments in Bloomingdale can replace approved lighting installations to meet current light level standards without needing a formal amendment to their development ordinance. They are still required to obtain necessary permits according to applicable codes. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Conformance With Applicable Codes This section mandates that all outdoor lighting must comply with Bloomingdale's existing codes, building code, electrical code, and sign code. Installation requires appropriate permits and inspections. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Applicability This section outlines that the Exterior Lighting ordinance applies to various new lighting installation applications, including site plan review, zoning amendments, planned developments, and special use permits. However, it excludes applications for zoning variations within single-family residential districts and the single-family portions of planned developments. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section of the Bloomingdale municipal ordinance provides definitions for terms used within the Exterior Lighting chapter, focusing on measurements and components related to light fixtures and their performance. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Formal Zoning Review Or Permit Application Submittal Requirements This section outlines the specific documentation required for applicants seeking zoning relief related to exterior lighting. It mandates detailed site and lighting plans, photometrics, fixture descriptions, and information on control devices and operational schedules. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Postconstruction Requirements This section requires an on-site inspection during darkness before a final certificate of occupancy is issued to ensure new lighting does not cause glare. The official can request photometric plans or measurements and require remedial action if issues are found. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.20.7 Zoning & Land Use Section General Requirements This section establishes general requirements for exterior lighting in Bloomingdale, including specifications for light color and temperature, prohibits certain types of lighting, and mandates specific standards for parking lot and access drive lighting, such as uniform illumination and full cutoff fixtures. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →