Antioch § 12.2.15 Environment & Natural Resources Section Enforcement This section outlines the procedures for obtaining exceptions to erosion and sedimentation control requirements through the zoning board of appeals. Exceptions are granted if compliance is impossible or impractical, necessary for a substantial property right, and not detrimental to the public welfare. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 28.11 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board of Appeals This section outlines the powers and responsibilities of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Arlington Heights, detailing the criteria and procedures for granting land use variations, and specifying application requirements. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1102 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board of Appeals This section establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals, outlining its creation, membership qualifications, appointment, term lengths, removal process, and the roles of its Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. It also details the designation of a Staff Secretary to keep minutes. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.13.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Abolishment Of Zoning Board Of Appeals And Plan Commission This section abolishes the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission. Their abolishment is effective upon the appointment of all nine members to the newly created Planning and Zoning Commission. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Calumet City § XIII Zoning & Land Use Section Amendments This section outlines the authority and responsibilities of the Calumet City Zoning Board of Appeals, including its role in hearing amendment and special use permit applications, conducting studies, and managing its meetings and procedures. It also details the process for initiating amendments. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Cicero § 22.323 Buildings & Construction Section Dog runs This section establishes regulations for dog runs in Cicero, specifying size limits based on whether they have a cover, restricting their location to rear yards only with zoning board approval, and outlining height restrictions based on the zoning district and construction material. View in Cicero’s full code →
Crete § 28.48 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning board of appeals This section establishes the continuation of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Crete, outlining the appointment and duties of its chairman and secretary, the process for filling vacancies and removal of members, and the procedures for conducting meetings and hearings. View in Crete’s full code →
Crete § 28.83 Zoning & Land Use Section Action by board of trustees This section outlines the process for the board of trustees to act on proposed zoning variations, requiring a report from the zoning board of appeals and establishing a supermajority vote threshold if a written protest is filed. View in Crete’s full code →
Dolton § 158.177 Zoning & Land Use Section Procedures For Approval This section outlines the step-by-step procedure for obtaining approval for special uses within Dolton. It details the application process, requirements for public hearings, and the decision-making roles of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Board of Trustees, emphasizing public welfare and neighborhood impact. View in Dolton’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 22.26 Zoning & Land Use Section Enforcement generally This section outlines the enforcement duties of appointed village administration members. These duties include issuing certificates of occupancy, conducting inspections, maintaining zoning records, and assisting the zoning board of appeals. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 22.82 Zoning & Land Use Section Processing This section outlines the process for special use applications in East Hazel Crest. It details that the zoning board of appeals will hold a public hearing and make recommendations to the village board, which ultimately makes the final decision. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
Elgin § 20.12.030 Zoning & Land Use Section Notice to heritage commission This section mandates that the community development director provide 30 days' written notice to the heritage commission chairman for public hearings on zoning, special use, or variation petitions concerning designated properties. It also requires the building official to give 60 days' notice for any city plans to alter or demolish a city-owned designated property. View in Elgin’s full code →
Elmhurst § 22.18 Zoning & Land Use Section The Zoning Board of Appeals This section establishes the Elmhurst Zoning Board of Appeals (also known as the Zoning and Planning Commission), outlines its membership, appointment process, terms of service, and the powers of its Chairman. It also details the meeting procedures, including public access, minutes, and the requirement for findings of fact in variation cases. View in Elmhurst’s full code →
Flossmoor § 285.26.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board of Appeals This section establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals in Flossmoor, outlining its creation, membership, appointment process, and term lengths. It also defines the Board's jurisdiction, which includes hearing appeals of decisions made by the Zoning Administrator and considering applications for variations from zoning terms. View in Flossmoor’s full code →
Glencoe § 7.101 Village Manager Zoning & Land Use Section 7-101 Village Manager This section outlines the general powers and duties of the Village Manager regarding the administration and enforcement of the Village Code. It details the Manager's authority to issue rules and regulations, provide staff assistance to zoning and planning bodies, and maintain essential records related to the Code. View in Glencoe’s full code →
Glencoe § 7.102 Zoning Board Of Appeals Zoning & Land Use Section 7-102 Zoning Board Of Appeals This section establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals in Glencoe, outlining its creation, membership, appointment and removal processes, and the roles of its Chairperson and Staff Secretary, including record-keeping responsibilities. View in Glencoe’s full code →
Glencoe § 7.103 Zoning Commission Zoning & Land Use Section 7-103 Zoning Commission This section establishes the Zoning Commission, comprising members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, and outlines its operational procedures including chairperson designation, staff support, record-keeping, quorum requirements, and voting protocols for recommending approval or denial of matters. View in Glencoe’s full code →
Glencoe § 7.402 Appeals Zoning & Land Use Section 7-402 Appeals This section establishes the Zoning Board of Appeals' authority to hear and decide appeals from decisions or actions of the Village Manager. It outlines the purpose of the appeals process, who is entitled to appeal, and the procedural steps involved, including application deadlines and public hearings. View in Glencoe’s full code →
Glen Ellyn § 10.10.9 Zoning & Land Use Section Appeals This section outlines the process for appealing administrative decisions related to permits and certificates under the zoning title. It details who can appeal, the timeframe for filing, the required contents of the appeal notice, and the conditions under which an appeal may stay further proceedings. View in Glen Ellyn’s full code →
Glenwood § 13.06 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning board of appeals This section establishes the Glenwood Zoning Board of Appeals, outlining its creation, composition, appointment process, terms of office, and compensation. Members are drawn from the Plan Commission, with the Plan Commission chairperson also chairing the Zoning Board of Appeals. View in Glenwood’s full code →
Godley § 154.086 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board Of Appeals This section establishes a Zoning Board of Appeals with seven members appointed by the Village President and confirmed by the Village Board of Trustees. It outlines the terms of office, procedures for filling vacancies, removal from office, and specifies that members serve without compensation. The section also details meeting procedures, including the role of the Chairperson and the ability to administer oaths and compel attendance of witnesses. View in Godley’s full code →
Golf § 9.7.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Variations This section outlines the procedure for obtaining a variation from zoning regulations in Golf. It specifies that applications are heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals after a permit denial, requiring public notice and placing the burden of proof on the applicant. View in Golf’s full code →
Harvey § 16.92.020 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming lots This section outlines conditions under which nonconforming lots can be developed with single-family dwellings and accessory structures. It requires approval from the zoning board of appeals and specifies that adjacent parcels held in common can be used to meet lot area or dimension requirements. The section also prohibits reducing the width or area of a nonconforming lot below the required standards. View in Harvey’s full code →
Hickory Hills § 7.02 Zoning & Land Use Section Zoning Board Of Appeals This section establishes a Zoning Board of Appeals consisting of seven members appointed by the Mayor with City Council consent, outlines their staggered and subsequent five-year terms, designates a Chairman, and details the Mayor's power to remove members for cause after a public hearing. It also covers meeting procedures, public access to hearings, oath administration, witness compulsion, and the requirement for detailed minutes and records. View in Hickory Hills’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.109 Zoning & Land Use Section Report by Department of Community Development This section allows the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or the Plan and Design Commission to request a review and recommendations from the Department of Community Development regarding zoning consideration applications. A copy of the report must be provided to all interested parties. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.1203 Zoning & Land Use Section Processing, Notice, and Hearing This section outlines the process for handling variation applications in Highland Park, including assigning case numbers, scheduling hearings, maintaining public files, and specifying notice requirements for applicants and property owners. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.1206 Zoning & Land Use Section Variation by Final Order of the Zoning Board of Appeals This section states that any zoning variations granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals must be documented in a final order, supported by findings of fact, and the property cannot be used in violation of that order unless further approved. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.1602 Zoning & Land Use Section Authority to Grant Special Exceptions This section grants the City Council the authority to approve special exceptions. However, this approval is contingent upon the Zoning Board of Appeals (and/or the Plan and Design Commission, as specified) holding a hearing and submitting written findings of fact, conclusions, and recommendations. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.1604 Zoning & Land Use Section Processing, Notice, and Hearing This section outlines the process for handling special exception applications, including assignment of case numbers, scheduling hearings, maintaining public files, and specifying notice requirements for property owners and the public. It details timelines for hearings and notifications, and the content required in public notices. View in Highland Park’s full code →
Highland Park § 150.1608 Zoning & Land Use Section Conditions and Restrictions This section outlines the process by which the Zoning Board of Appeals and/or Plan and Design Commission can recommend additional conditions and restrictions on special exceptions, which the City Council may then impose. It also details the expiration of special exceptions under certain circumstances. View in Highland Park’s full code →