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Design Des Plaines
 The City is rewriting its Zoning Code and needs your help to “Design Des Plaines.”  Click here for more info.

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Zoning Ordinances

Last updated October 15, 2008

TOC Cover and Table of Contents
ARTICLE 1 Title, Purpose, and Effect
ARTICLE 2 Legislative and Administrative Authority
ARTICLE 3 Development Review Procedures
ARTICLE 4 Enforcement and Penalties
ARTICLE 5 Nonconforming Uses and Structures
ARTICLE 6 Districts and Boundaries
ARTICLE 7 Districts
ARTICLE 8 Accessory, Temporary, and Specific Use Regulations
ARTICLE 9 Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
ARTICLE 10 Landscaping and Screening
ARTICLE 11 Signs
ARTICLE 12 Environmental Performance Standards
ARTICLE 13 Definitions
Appendix A Minimum Submission Requirements
Appendix B Fee Schedule
Appendix C Standards for Parking Spaces, Aisles and Parking Bays
Index

 

 

 

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