Litchfield City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
CHAPTER 150
ZONING1
Sections
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Sec. 150.001. - Purpose.
- Sec. 150.002. - Jurisdiction.
- Sec. 150.003. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 150.004. - Disclaimer of liability.
- Sec. 150.005. - Permits and zoning documents; filing with Clerk.
- Sec. 150.006. - Official map; subdivision conformity with requirements.
- Sec. 150.007. - Definitions.
- Sec. 150.008. - General prohibition.
- Sec. 150.009. - Filing fees.
- Sec. 150.010. - Provisions applicable to notices of amendment, special use and variances.
- ZONING DISTRICTS
- ZONING REGULATIONS
- Sec. 150.040. - Agricultural exemption.
- Sec. 150.041. - Unlisted uses prohibited.
- Sec. 150.042. - Temporary uses.
- Sec. 150.043. - One building and all yards on one lot.
- Sec. 150.044. - Access required.
- Sec. 150.045. - Front setbacks - corner/through lots.
- Sec. 150.046. - Front setbacks in certain built-up areas.
- Sec. 150.047. - Intrusion into yards.
- Sec. 150.048. - Exceptions to height limits.
- Sec. 150.049. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 150.050. - Specifically prohibited accessory uses.
- Sec. 150.051. - Limitations.
- Sec. 150.052. - Sewers, septic tanks.
- MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLEMENTARY ZONING REGULATIONS
- Sec. 150.065. - Applicability.
- Sec. 150.066. - Camping trailers.
- Sec. 150.067. - Fences, walls and dog runs.
- Sec. 150.068. - Filling stations.
- Sec. 150.069. - Home occupations.
- Sec. 150.070. - Hospitals, nursing homes.
- Sec. 150.071. - Junk yards.
- Sec. 150.072. - Sanitary landfills.
- Sec. 150.073. - Schools.
- Sec. 150.074. - Private swimming pools.
- Sec. 150.075. - Utility substations.
- Sec. 150.076. - Mobile homes.
- Sec. 150.077. - Mobile home parks and courts.
- Sec. 150.078. - Public buildings.
- Sec. 150.079. - Kennels.
- Sec. 150.080. - Agricultural activities.
- Sec. 150.081. - Adult-use cannabis.
- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
- Sec. 150.095. - Applicability.
- Sec. 150.096. - Existing parking/loading facilities.
- Sec. 150.097. - Parking design and maintenance standards.
- Sec. 150.098. - Location of parking.
- Sec. 150.099. - Business and industrial districts.
- Sec. 150.100. - Parking surfaces.
- Sec. 150.101. - Design and location of off-street loading facilities.
- NONCONFORMITIES
- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 150.135. - Zoning Administrator.
- Sec. 150.136. - Duties.
- Sec. 150.137. - Temporary certificates of zoning compliance.
- Sec. 150.138. - Information required.
- Sec. 150.139. - Filing fee, duration of certificate.
- Sec. 150.140. - Permanent certificates of zoning compliance.
- Sec. 150.141. - Procedures upon violation.
- Sec. 150.142. - Corrective action order.
- Sec. 150.143. - Stop-work order.
- Sec. 150.144. - Emergency measures.
- Sec. 150.145. - Complaints.
- SPECIAL USES AND AMENDMENTS
- Sec. 150.160. - Special use permits.
- Sec. 150.161. - Applicant.
- Sec. 150.162. - Hearing for special use permit.
- Sec. 150.163. - Notice.
- Sec. 150.164. - Factors considered.
- Sec. 150.165. - Recommendation and decision on special use permits, standards.
- Sec. 150.166. - Temporary use permits.
- Sec. 150.167. - Amendments.
- Sec. 150.168. - Filing.
- Sec. 150.169. - Hearing for amendment proposals.
- Sec. 150.170. - Notice for hearing on amendment proposals.
- Sec. 150.171. - Advisory report/findings of fact.
- Sec. 150.172. - Decision by City Council.
- Sec. 150.173. - When majority or supermajority vote is required.
- Sec. 150.174. - Notice to applicant of written protest.
- BOARD OF APPEALS
- Sec. 150.190. - Establishment.
- Sec. 150.191. - Membership, appointment, compensation.
- Sec. 150.192. - Term of office, vacancies.
- Sec. 150.193. - Meetings.
- Sec. 150.194. - Records.
- Sec. 150.195. - Duties.
- Sec. 150.196. - Appeals.
- Sec. 150.197. - Filing, record transmittal.
- Sec. 150.198. - Stay of further proceedings.
- Sec. 150.199. - Hearing.
- Sec. 150.200. - Notice.
- Sec. 150.201. - Decision by Board of Appeals.
- VARIANCES
- APPENDIX A: - SCHEDULE OF AREA BULK REGULATIONS; PARKING REQUIREMENTS
- SCHEDULE OF AREA BULK REGULATIONS; PARKING REQUIREMENTS (Continued)
- APPENDIX B: - SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES AND ACCESSORY USES, PROHIBITED USES; SPECIAL USES
CHAPTER 151
- BUILDING REGULATIONS; CONSTRUCTION2
Sections
- ADOPTION OF CODES
- Sec. 151.001. - International Building Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.002. - Existing Building Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.003. - National Electrical Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.004. - State Plumbing Code compliance; certification required.
- Sec. 151.005. - International Residential Building Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.006. - International Mechanical Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.007. - International Fire Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.008. - Life Safety 101 Code adopted.
- Sec. 151.009. - International Illinois Energy Conservation Code for Commercial and Residential Buildings adopted.
- BUILDING PERMITS
- CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS
- Sec. 151.035. - Building Inspector.
- Sec. 151.036. - Survey stakes required for construction.
- Sec. 151.037. - Site clean-up prior to final inspection.
- Sec. 151.038. - Commercial and multiple-family buildings; landscaping plans.
- Sec. 151.039. - Construction or excavation near high-pressure petroleum pipeline restricted.
- CONSTRUCTION OF POST-FRAME BUILDINGS
- HOUSING AND BUILDING CODE HEARING DEPARTMENT
- Sec. 151.070. - Establishment.
- Sec. 151.071. - Organization.
- Sec. 151.072. - Procedures and remedies not exclusive.
- Sec. 151.073. - Definitions.
- Sec. 151.074. - Hearing officers; training and qualifications.
- Sec. 151.075. - Hearing officers; duties and powers.
- Sec. 151.076. - Department duties.
- Sec. 151.077. - Hearing room security personnel.
- Sec. 151.078. - Ordinance enforcement administrator; appointment.
- Sec. 151.079. - Violation notice and report; hearing; defense.
- Sec. 151.080. - Findings, decision, and order.
- Sec. 151.081. - Judicial review.
- Sec. 151.082. - Collection of fines; judgment for recovery.
- Sec. 151.083. - Orders transfer with property.
- Sec. 151.999. - Penalty.
CHAPTER 152
- FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Sections
- Sec. 152.01. - Purpose.
- Sec. 152.02. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Sec. 152.03. - Definitions.
- Sec. 152.04. - Building inspector; duties.
- Sec. 152.05. - Base flood elevation.
- Sec. 152.06. - Development permit requirement; application.
- Sec. 152.07. - Prevention of increased damages.
- Sec. 152.08. - Building protection requirements.
- Sec. 152.09. - Other development requirements.
- Sec. 152.10. - Variances.
- Sec. 152.11. - Liability disclaimer.
- Sec. 152.12. - Violations.
- Sec. 152.99. - Penalty.
CHAPTER 153
- SIGNS3
Sections
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- GENERAL REGULATIONS
- PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED SIGNS
- SIGN REGULATIONS BY TYPE
- Sec. 153.055. - Flush-mounted signs; regulations.
- Sec. 153.056. - Signs on awnings, canopies, and marquees.
- Sec. 153.057. - Window signs.
- Sec. 153.058. - Shopping center identification signs.
- Sec. 153.059. - Freestanding signs.
- Sec. 153.060. - Roof-mounted signs prohibited; grandfather provision.
- Sec. 153.061. - Billboards.
- Sec. 153.062. - Special promotions; portable signs.
- Sec. 153.063. - Temporary signs.
- Sec. 153.064. - Off-site directional sign for tract sales.
- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Sec. 153.075. - Building Official/Zoning Official; enforcement duties.
- Sec. 153.076. - Sign construction; permit required.
- Sec. 153.077. - Permit application.
- Sec. 153.078. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 153.079. - Violations; notice to correct.
- Sec. 153.080. - Order to correct; contents; service.
- Sec. 153.081. - Variances, appeals, and special uses.
- Sec. 153.082. - Remedial action by city; recovery of costs.
- Sec. 153.083. - Complaints.
- Sec. 153.084. - Schedule of fees.
- Sec. 153.999. - Penalty.
CHAPTER 154
- SUBDIVISION AND LARGE SCALE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Sections
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- CLASSIFICATION OF SUBDIVISION AND GENERAL PROCEDURE
- PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL
- REQUIRED DRAWINGS AND DATA
- MINIMUM DESIGN AND LAYOUT STANDARDS
- Sec. 154.065. - General requirements.
- Sec. 154.066. - Streets and alleys.
- Sec. 154.067. - Minimum street right-of-way widths.
- Sec. 154.068. - Intersecting right-of-way lines.
- Sec. 154.069. - Easements.
- Sec. 154.070. - Block standards.
- Sec. 154.071. - Lot standards.
- Sec. 154.072. - Parks, schools and public areas.
- Sec. 154.073. - Resubdivision and replatting.
- REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- Sec. 154.085. - General requirements.
- Sec. 154.086. - Inspection at subdivider's expense.
- Sec. 154.087. - Qualification of contractors.
- Sec. 154.088. - Time schedule.
- Sec. 154.089. - Warranty period.
- Sec. 154.090. - Utility and drainage easements.
- Sec. 154.091. - Street improvements.
- Sec. 154.092. - Minimum pavement design.
- Sec. 154.093. - Alley pavement.
- Sec. 154.094. - Curb and gutter.
- Sec. 154.095. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 154.096. - Street signs.
- Sec. 154.097. - Storm water drainage.
- Sec. 154.098. - Sanitary sewers.
- Sec. 154.099. - Water supply.
- Sec. 154.100. - Survey monuments.
- Sec. 154.101. - Street lighting requirements.
- Sec. 154.102. - Public utilities.
- SUBDIVISION VARIANCES AND AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER
- ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 156
- PROPERTY MAINTENANCE4
Sections
- SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
- APPLICABILITY
- Sec. 156.015. - General.
- Sec. 156.016. - Maintenance.
- Sec. 156.017. - Application of other codes.
- Sec. 156.018. - Existing remedies.
- Sec. 156.019. - Workmanship.
- Sec. 156.020. - Historic buildings.
- Sec. 156.021. - Referenced codes and standards.
- Sec. 156.022. - Conflicts.
- Sec. 156.023. - Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
- Sec. 156.024. - Requirements not covered by code.
- Sec. 156.025. - Application of references.
- Sec. 156.026. - Other laws.
- ADMINISTRATION
- Sec. 156.040. - Property maintenance inspection.
- Sec. 156.041. - Duties and powers of the code official.
- Sec. 156.042. - Approval.
- Sec. 156.043. - Violations.
- Sec. 156.044. - Notices and orders.
- Sec. 156.045. - Unsafe structures.
- Sec. 156.046. - Emergency measures.
- Sec. 156.047. - Demolition.
- Sec. 156.048. - Means of appeal.
- Sec. 156.049. - Stop-work orders.
- DEFINITIONS
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
- EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
- Sec. 156.100. - General.
- Sec. 156.101. - Unsafe conditions.
- Sec. 156.102. - Premises identification.
- Sec. 156.103. - Foundation walls.
- Sec. 156.104. - Exterior walls.
- Sec. 156.105. - Roofs and drains.
- Sec. 156.106. - Overhang extensions.
- Sec. 156.107. - Stairways, decks, porches and balconies.
- Sec. 156.108. - Handrails and guards.
- Sec. 156.109. - Windows, skylights, doors and frames.
- Sec. 156.110. - Doors.
- INTERIOR STRUCTURE
- COMPONENT SERVICEABILITY
- RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
- SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM
- STORM DRAINAGE
CHAPTER 157
- REGISTRATION OF FORECLOSING MORTGAGED PROPERTY AND VACANT PROPERTY
Sections
- Sec. 157.01. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 157.02. - Definitions.
- Sec. 157.03. - Applicability and jurisdiction.
- Sec. 157.04. - Establishment of a registry.
- Sec. 157.05. - Inspection and registration of real property under foreclosure.
- Sec. 157.06. - Inspection and registration of real property that is not subject to a mortgage in foreclosure.
- Sec. 157.07. - Maintenance requirements.
- Sec. 157.08. - Security requirements.
- Sec. 157.09. - Provisions supplemental.
- Sec. 157.10. - Public nuisance.
- Sec. 157.11. - Additional authority.
- Sec. 157.12. - Opposing, obstructing enforcement officer; penalty.
- Sec. 157.13. - Immunity of enforcement officer.
- Sec. 157.14. - Violations.
- Sec. 157.15. - Amendments.
- Sec. 157.16. - Severability.