Alsip § 6.130 Buildings & Construction Section Approved plastic materials This section outlines approved plastic materials for sanitary and storm sewer construction and repair, as well as building sewers. It specifies requirements for PVC pipe and American manufactured polypropylene pipe, with approval from the village engineer or board often necessary. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 12.3.3 Environment & Natural Resources Section Prohibited Materials This section prohibits the use of specific materials, such as auto bodies, garbage, scrap lumber, metal refuse, roofing materials, and asphalt, for protecting shoreline and stream banks in Antioch. It also prohibits any material that could cause water pollution. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 22.502 Environment & Natural Resources Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within the Illicit Discharge Ordinance in Arlington Heights. It clarifies terms such as Authorized Enforcement Agent, Best Management Practices, Clean Water Act, Construction Activity, Hazardous Materials, Illegal Discharge, and Illicit Connections. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 22.506 Environment & Natural Resources Section Minimum Standards This section establishes that the minimum standards within the Illicit Discharge Ordinance are not exhaustive and that compliance does not guarantee the absence of contamination, pollution, or unauthorized discharge of pollutants. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 22.508 Environment & Natural Resources Section Prohibition of Illicit Connections This section prohibits the creation, use, or continuation of any illicit connections to the storm drainage system, including past connections that may have been legal at the time. It specifically prohibits connecting sewage lines to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) or allowing such connections to remain. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 22.511 Environment & Natural Resources Section Monitoring of Discharges This section grants the Authorized Enforcement Agent the right to enter and inspect facilities with industrial stormwater discharges to ensure compliance. It outlines requirements for facility operators to allow access, facilitate monitoring device installation, and maintain unimpeded access for inspections. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.10.13 Buildings & Construction Section Wells This section outlines the requirements for wells used as a water source in Bartlett. It mandates adherence to county board of health regulations, requires approval of well construction and location by the plumbing inspector, and necessitates certification of water potability from the Illinois Department of Health or applicable county health authority before use and occupancy. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.10.5 Buildings & Construction Section Installation And Maintenance Of Grease Interceptors This section of the Bartlett municipal ordinance defines "grease interceptor" and "prohibited concentration" of fats, oils, and grease. It mandates the installation and use of grease interceptors for food-related businesses and requires regular maintenance, with the frequency determined by the village. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Batavia § 11.8.1 Environment & Natural Resources Section Purpose And Objective This section outlines Batavia's purpose and objectives for regulating nonstormwater discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). It aims to protect public health and welfare by controlling pollutant introductions and establishing legal authority for compliance. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 11.8.11 Environment & Natural Resources Section Best Management Practices Required This section mandates the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) by the enforcement agency for activities that may pollute stormwater. Owners/operators of commercial/industrial establishments must implement these BMPs at their own expense, and those responsible for illicit discharges may be required to implement additional BMPs. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 11.8.2 Environment & Natural Resources Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter related to Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. It clarifies that statutory definitions take precedence in case of conflict. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 11.8.6 Environment & Natural Resources Section Minimum Standards This section establishes that the standards within this chapter are minimum requirements and do not guarantee the complete absence of contamination, pollution, or unauthorized pollutant discharge. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 4.6.1 Environment & Natural Resources Section Pollution Prohibited In General This section prohibits any person or corporation from depositing any dirt, rubbish, waste, article, thing, or substance into the Fox River or public waters within Batavia's jurisdiction. It also prohibits depositing such items in a manner that could lead them to the river or watercourses through natural elements, with exceptions for permitted deposits and those entering the city sewer system lawfully. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 4.6.2 Environment & Natural Resources Section Permit Required For Dumping This ordinance prohibits the dumping of various materials, including clay, earth, ashes, debris, filth, logs, floating matter, obstructions, or refuse into the Fox River or any public watercourse within Batavia. A permit from the State of Illinois or the City is required for such deposits. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 4.6.3 Environment & Natural Resources Section Dumping Of Waste Matter, Inflammables Prohibited This ordinance prohibits the dumping of various waste materials, including garbage, dead animals, and industrial substances like gas and oil, into the Fox River and other public watercourses within the City of Batavia. It also sets a specific limit for fat, oil, or grease in discharged water. View in Batavia’s full code →
Batavia § 4.6.5 Environment & Natural Resources Section Subservience To State Law This section clarifies that Batavia's local ordinances regarding public waterways cannot override or permit actions that are prohibited by state law or its agencies. View in Batavia’s full code →
Bedford Park § 5.14.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Grading; Surfacing Required This Bedford Park ordinance requires that all parking lot surfaces be graded and covered with blacktopping or concrete to prevent pollution and the deposition of debris onto public streets. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 6.1.6.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions Regarding Hazardous Or Industrial Wastes This section of the Bedford Park municipal ordinance defines key terms related to hazardous and industrial wastes, including specific definitions for hazardous hospital wastes, hazardous waste, incinerator, and industrial process waste, largely referencing Illinois Environmental Protection Act regulations. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bensenville § 6.6.12 Environment & Natural Resources Section Persons Liable This section establishes that anyone who owns, operates, or is in control of equipment, and violates the Chapter's provisions, will be held jointly and severally liable for the imposed penalties. This applies regardless of their specific role, such as owner, occupant, manager, or agent. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 6.6.13 Environment & Natural Resources Section Penalties This section outlines penalties for violating pollution control provisions, including fines, imprisonment, and potential license suspension or revocation for businesses. It specifies escalating penalties for repeat offenders. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 6.6.3 Environment & Natural Resources Section Adoption Of State Regulations This section adopts various Illinois Pollution Control Board rules and regulations for air, water, solid waste, and noise pollution. It specifically amends the noise regulations to apply to construction equipment sound from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and establishes the pollution control officer as the administrator. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Bensenville § 6.6.4 Environment & Natural Resources Section Administration And Enforcement This section establishes the role and responsibilities of a Pollution Control Officer within Bensenville, outlining their duties in enforcing pollution control laws, inspecting devices, investigating complaints, and educating the public. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berwyn § 872.02 Business & Licensing Section Inspection And Analysis Of Water This section requires applicants for a Table Water Dealer license to provide water samples for inspection and analysis when requested by the President of the Board of Health. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 5.3.3 Environment & Natural Resources Section Purposes This section outlines the purposes of the chapter, which are to protect and enhance water quality and public health by regulating nonstormwater discharges to the storm drainage system. It aims to comply with federal and local stormwater management requirements by controlling pollutants and prohibiting illicit connections. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 5.3.4 Environment & Natural Resources Section Rules And Definitions This section of the Bloomingdale ordinance provides general rules for interpreting the chapter's language and defines specific terms relevant to Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination. It clarifies mandatory terms and defines terms like 'BUILDING', 'CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)', 'COMMITTEE', 'COMMUNITY', 'COUNTY', 'DEPARTMENT', 'DIRECTOR', 'DRAIN', 'FACILITY', 'HAZARDOUS MATERIAL', and 'ILLICIT CONNECTION'. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Blue Island § 119.010 Traffic & Vehicles Section Waste Disposal This section requires that waste oil or other flammable liquids and soiled rags be stored in metal containers. It prohibits such waste from draining into sewer or storm water systems. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 16.1 Environment & Natural Resources Section Pond maintenance This section requires owners of retention and detention ponds to maintain them according to approved plans and inspect them every six months. Deficient elements must be restored, with immediate remediation for safety threats. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Bolingbrook § 22.246 Buildings & Construction Section Penalty This section outlines the penalties for violating provisions related to hazardous substance discharge cleanup. Violators face fines between $500 and $5,000, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense. View in Bolingbrook’s full code →
Burbank § 4.124 Buildings & Construction Section Disposal of oil and grease This section prohibits direct connections between garage waste systems and the municipal sewer system. It mandates the installation of intercepting grease and oil traps to separate these substances from water and sewerage before discharge. View in Burbank’s full code →
Burbank § 8.565 Business & Licensing Section Waste disposal This section mandates that waste oil and other flammable liquids be stored in metal containers and prohibits their drainage into sewer or stormwater systems. It also requires rags and soiled waste to be kept in metal containers. View in Burbank’s full code →