Antioch § 10.10.11 Business & Licensing Section Building And Ground Mounted Signage This section outlines acceptable forms of building and ground-mounted signage within the Downtown Antioch Form Based Code, requiring compliance with village requirements and the street graphics ordinance. It specifies approved signage types and prohibits temporary window signage exceeding ten percent of the window area. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.10.5 Business & Licensing Section Village Core District - Vc This section defines the Village Core (VC) district in Antioch, aiming to preserve the traditional pedestrian-oriented character of downtown shopping streets. It establishes regulations for ground-floor and upper-floor uses and sets a maximum building height of 45 feet while emphasizing context sensitivity for new development. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.12.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This chapter aims to balance the need for business parking with the creation of vibrant, safe neighborhoods that preserve the village's character. It sets standards for appropriate parking to support commerce and neighborhood safety. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.12.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Downtown Parking District This section establishes a Downtown Parking District in Antioch, aiming to encourage preservation of older buildings and economic activity by offering relaxed parking requirements for small businesses and allowing the inclusion of on-street and municipal lot parking. Larger developments still require a parking plan for review. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.19 Zoning & Land Use Section Sign Applications This section outlines the application requirements for sign permits in Antioch, detailing necessary information such as contractor and owner details, property zoning, and scaled drawings of the proposed sign. It also describes the criteria and process for the Community Development Director to approve or deny these applications based on compliance with various codes and regulations. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.14.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Antioch'S Downtown Sign District This section establishes the Antioch Downtown Sign District, requiring review and approval of all signs to ensure they integrate with the downtown's traditional character and pedestrian focus. It specifies permitted sign types, illumination methods, and dimensional and material limitations for ground and wall signage. 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 § 10.17.10 Zoning & Land Use Section Enforcement, Penalties, And Equitable Relief This section outlines the enforcement procedures for historic preservation violations in Antioch. It details notification processes, opportunities for correction, and potential legal actions, including court injunctions and fines for non-compliance. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Historic Preservation Commission This section establishes a Historic Preservation Commission in Antioch, outlining its membership criteria, appointment process, officer roles, quorum requirements, meeting procedures, and attendance policies. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Historic Landmark Nomination And Designation Procedures This section outlines the process for nominating properties for historic landmark designation in Antioch. It details who can nominate, the required application information, and the immediate moratorium on permits for proposed landmarks once a nomination is received. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Historic District Nomination And Designation Procedures This section outlines the procedures for nominating and designating historic districts in Antioch. It details who can make nominations, the interim permit restrictions upon nomination, and the notice and objection requirements that must be met before a nomination is accepted for public hearing. 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 →
Antioch § 10.17.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Certificate Of Economic Hardship This section outlines a process for the Village Board to approve a certificate of economic hardship, allowing work that was denied a certificate of appropriateness. Applicants must demonstrate efforts to seek rehabilitation assistance and provide extensive financial documentation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.7 Zoning & Land Use Section Subdivision, Planned Unit Development, And Zoning Review Process This section outlines the process for reviewing petitions related to subdivisions, planned unit developments, zoning map amendments, and variances within a historic district. It mandates notification to property owners and requires the commission to provide written comments to relevant bodies after a public hearing, focusing on historic character and development objectives. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.8 Zoning & Land Use Section Ordinary Maintenance This section clarifies that ordinary maintenance or repair of historic landmarks or properties within historic districts is permitted, as long as it does not alter the design or materials of the exterior features. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.17.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Natural Demolition This section requires owners of damaged historic sites in Antioch to obtain a certificate of appropriateness for reconstruction. The reconstruction must be respectful of the original exterior design and the character of the historic district or surrounding structures. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.5 Business & Licensing Section Funding This section outlines the funding process for the Business Structures Facade Improvement Grants program. It states that only appropriated funds will be disbursed and that no further applications will be accepted once the approved applications reach the budgeted amount for the fiscal period. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.7 Business & Licensing Section Powers Of Corporate Authorities This section clarifies that the village board has the authority to amend, modify, alter, or repeal the provisions of this chapter at any time. Any such action taken before an application is approved will terminate pending applications without recourse or liability to the village. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 30.902 Zoning & Land Use Section Standards This section outlines the criteria the Design Commission and Village Board of Trustees use to evaluate requests for zoning variations. They must ensure the hardship is not self-imposed, the variation won't harm the public or property values, and that it's necessary for the applicant's business to function without altering the neighborhood's character. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.102 Zoning & Land Use Section Authority and purpose This section establishes the authority for the Bannockburn zoning code, which is rooted in the Illinois Municipal Code. Its primary purposes are to implement the Village's Comprehensive Plan, preserve community character, and regulate land use patterns and development scale to protect public health, safety, and general welfare. View in Bannockburn’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 →
Barrington § 10.2.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments to Code This section amends the Barrington Residential Code by updating its title, scope, and referencing International Code publications. It also introduces a provision for historic structures to receive relief from strict code application when conflicts arise with approved preservation practices, provided equivalent life safety is maintained. View in Barrington’s full code →
Batavia § 12.1.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Purpose This section outlines Batavia's purpose for establishing regulations to protect and enhance places and improvements of special character or historical interest. It aims to preserve historical and architectural characteristics, promote civic pride, stabilize economic vitality, enhance city attractiveness, and encourage preservation and rehabilitation efforts. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.1.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to historic preservation and zoning in Batavia. It clarifies terms such as Addition, Alteration, Area, Building, Certificate of Appropriateness, Certificate of Economic Hardship, Commission, Commissioners, Compatible, and Construction. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.3.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Landmark Survey This section mandates the Batavia Historic Preservation Commission to conduct an ongoing survey and research to identify properties with historic, community, architectural, or aesthetic value. It outlines criteria for nominating potential landmarks, focusing on location, association with history, and architectural significance. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.3.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Historic District Survey This section mandates the historic preservation commission to compile and maintain a list of significant and contributing historic properties within each designated historic district. This list requires review and approval by the council, and must be updated every four years. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.4.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Nominations This section outlines the process for nominating properties within Batavia for historic landmark designation. It specifies who can nominate, the required application contents, and the filing procedure with the community development department. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.4.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Criteria This section outlines the criteria the commission uses to make a preliminary determination on whether a property, structure, or building meets the standards for landmark designation. It lists specific historical, cultural, architectural, and archeological attributes that a property must possess. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.4.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Procedure This section outlines the procedural steps for the Batavia historic preservation commission to consider landmark designation applications, including public hearings, notification requirements, decision-making timelines, and recommendations to the city council. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 12.5.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Nominations This section outlines the process for nominating areas for historic district designation in Batavia. Nominations can be initiated by the historic preservation commission or by any individual or group, provided the latter is supported by a petition from 25% of property owners. View in Batavia’s full code →