Alsip § 17.65 Section Tree contractor registration This section requires any person engaging in the business of removing, pruning, or spraying trees for hire in Alsip to obtain an annual tree contractor registration from the village clerk. Issuance is contingent upon adhering to arboricultural standards, insurance regulations, agreeing to remove refuse, and having a certified arborist involved. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.13.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Landscaping This section mandates the submission of detailed landscape plans for site plan review applications, specifying requirements for buffer zones, planting quantities, tree sizes, and the inclusion of topographical and structural information. It outlines specific landscaping standards for commercial, office, industrial, and institutional properties, including buffer widths, planting ratios, and pedestrian access. View in Antioch’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.52 Buildings & Construction Section Disposition of proceeds This section dictates how the revenue generated from the demolition tax, including any late charges and interest, will be distributed. Specifically, 50% will be allocated to the Village's road fund, and the remaining 50% will go to the general fund designated for tree planting and maintenance. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 216.10 Section Tree replacement This section outlines the requirements for tree replacement when trees are removed or damaged, including the use of preferred species, posting reforestation security, adhering to reforestation plans, and timely replacement within the landscape season. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 216.15 Section Invasive species control This section outlines the process for removing invasive woody plants, requiring a tree permit and establishing conditions for waiving reforestation and fee-in-lieu requirements. If removal impacts property opacity within a bufferyard, a reforestation plan and subsequent planting are mandated. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 216.2 Section Purpose This section establishes the purpose of the chapter to preserve, protect, plant, maintain, and enhance the urban forest as critical infrastructure for Bannockburn. It aims to regulate trees as a collective resource on both public and private property, recognizing their services and benefits to the community's quality of life, environmental health, and ecological goals. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.6.1 Buildings & Construction Section Intent And Purpose This section establishes the intent of the chapter to preserve heritage trees in Barrington Hills, recognizing their ecological and community benefits. It aims to protect residents' health, safety, and enjoyment of the village's environment by regulating the removal, replacement, and maintenance of heritage trees, particularly in relation to building and landscape activities. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 7.2.4 Environment & Natural Resources Section Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter related to trees and shrubs, including official bodies, tree characteristics, and ownership classifications. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 7.2.2 Streets & Public Property Section Definitions This section defines key terms used throughout the chapter, including those related to arboriculture, city property, plants, and urban forestry programs in Batavia. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 7.2.8 Streets & Public Property Section Appeal This section establishes an appeal process for decisions made by the City of Batavia related to forestry, excluding those determined by administrative adjudication or court order. Appeals are reviewed by the City Services Committee, with a further appeal to the City Council possible if property owner expenditures exceed $10,000. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 7.2A-5 Streets & Public Property Section Planting Stock Requirements This section outlines the minimum size, grade, and type requirements for planting stock used in Batavia, particularly for trees planted under public works jurisdiction. It also details acceptance and transport protocols for planting stock to ensure quality and minimize damage. View in Batavia’s full code →
Beecher § 10.4.27 General Provisions Section Recommended Plant Varieties This section encourages the use of native plant species indigenous to Beecher and the surrounding areas, and provides a recommended list of canopy tree varieties for parkway plantings where overhead wires do not exist. View in Beecher’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.057 Zoning & Land Use Section Area Landscaping Standards This section establishes landscaping requirements for new developments in Bellwood, mandating a minimum percentage of lot area to be landscaped and specifying the types and sizes of trees and shrubs required, with distinct provisions for natural landscaping areas. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 8.10.1 Streets & Public Property Section Purpose This section outlines the purpose of the Urban Forestry Management Plan, emphasizing the management, preservation, and protection of the Village's urban forest on both public and private lands. It highlights the balancing of property rights with the public's health, safety, and welfare interests, and details the responsibilities of the Director of the Public Works Department. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 8.10.14 Streets & Public Property Section Severability This section ensures that if any part of the urban forestry management title is found to be invalid, the remaining parts will still be legally enforceable. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 8.10.2 Streets & Public Property Section Definitions This section of the Bensenville ordinance provides definitions for terms used in the Comprehensive Urban Forestry Management, Preservation and Protection Plan. It clarifies terminology related to trees, property, and governmental bodies relevant to urban forestry. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 9.2.6 Buildings & Construction Section Landscaping Requirements This section mandates landscaping requirements for all construction projects requiring a building or grading permit. It specifies ground cover options for unpaved areas and rights-of-way, with different allowances based on zoning, and includes provisions for tree planting and decorative treatments. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berwyn § 284.01 Administration & Government Section Establishment; Composition This section establishes a City Tree Board for Berwyn, outlining its composition of ten members: two city arborists and eight resident representatives appointed by the Mayor with Council approval. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Blue Island § 98.075 Environment & Natural Resources Section Establishment This section formally establishes the City Urban Forestry Board. The Board's responsibilities are strictly confined to the functions and duties outlined within this specific chapter. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 98.076 Environment & Natural Resources Section Composition This section establishes the composition of the Urban Forestry Board in Blue Island. It specifies that the board will consist of five appointed Commissioners who must be city residents and serve without pay, with the possibility of non-voting ex officio members. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Brookfield § 2.765 Environment & Natural Resources Section Composition; appointment of members; voting This section establishes a conservation commission for the village, defining its composition as seven members appointed by the village president and confirmed by the board of trustees. Each member is granted one vote on matters presented to the commission. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 58.19 Environment & Natural Resources Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the article, including measurements, roles, and concepts related to trees and tree maintenance within Brookfield. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Carol Stream § 16.5.6 Zoning & Land Use Section Landscape This section defines various types of planting materials, including canopy trees, ornamental trees, evergreen trees, shrubs, and ground cover, and outlines their required on-site landscaping for non-single-unit developments in Carol Stream. View in Carol Stream’s full code →
Carpentersville § 16.80.030 Zoning & Land Use Section Miscellaneous requirements This section outlines miscellaneous landscaping requirements for developments in Carpentersville. It focuses on promoting tree diversity, ensuring clear vision lines, specifying planting standards, prohibiting trees in certain locations, mandating shade tree installation based on right-of-way frontage, and requiring cost estimates for bonding. View in Carpentersville’s full code →
Cary § 12.20.010 Environment & Natural Resources Section Municipal tree policy This chapter establishes Cary's Municipal tree policy, outlining regulations for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees on public property and addressing trees on private property that pose a public safety risk. It also mandates street tree planting and landscaping for new developments and includes penalties for violations. View in Cary’s full code →
Cary § 12.20.200 Environment & Natural Resources Section Tree replacement/developed lot tree planting policy This section establishes the Village of Cary's policy regarding the replacement of dead or diseased trees, the removal and replacement of healthy trees, and the planting of new trees on developed lots. View in Cary’s full code →
Chicago Heights § 18.1 Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms related to arboriculture and urban forestry within Chicago Heights. It clarifies terms such as Arborist, City-owned property, Critical root zone, and Destroy as they apply to municipal ordinances. View in Chicago Heights’s full code →
Crestwood § 91.17 Environment & Natural Resources Section Planting Certain Approved Trees This section of the Crestwood municipal ordinance establishes an approved list of trees that can be planted within the village. It outlines the process for adding new tree varieties to this list through recommendations from the Tree Commission to the Village Board. View in Crestwood’s full code →
Crete § 11.5.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Permits This section requires permits from the arborist for various actions on city-owned property involving trees, shrubs, or other plants, with specific exceptions for adjacent property owners watering or fertilizing. Permits are issued if the acts abate a public nuisance or are consistent with the urban forestry plan. View in Crete’s full code →
Darien § 6B-8.6 Section Tree Planting Standards; Tree Care And Removal This section outlines standards for tree care, maintenance, and removal on public property in Darien, requiring certified arborists for work and specifying conditions under which trees may be removed to ensure public safety and well-being. View in Darien’s full code →