2021-06-07 - Village Board Committee of the Whole - Agenda Packet2.
Fifty Raupp Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-2100
Phone: 847-459-2500
A. Open Meetings Act
Pursuant to Public Act 101-0640 as well as the Disaster Proclamation and Executive
Orders issued by Governor Pritzker, this meeting will be held in person with capacity
limited physical attendance.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC guidelines for social distancing, physical
attendance is limited to 60% of total occupancy. All seats are on a first -come, first -served
basis. All persons physically attending the meeting will be required to don an appropriate
face covering during the duration of the meeting and shall be required to undergo a body
temperature scan before entering the Jeffrey S. Braiman Council Chambers. The Village
of Buffalo Grove reserves the right to deny entry to any person displaying COVID-19
symptoms or a body temperature exceeding 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. All meeting
participants shall observe CDC -published guidelines for social distancing while attending
the meeting.
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, any person shall be permitted an opportunity
to address public officials under the rules established and recorded in the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code. In addition, those not willing or able to physically attend can still
participate by emailing their public comment to the Village Clerk at clerk@vbg.org before
4:30 pm the day of the meeting. Individuals with no access to email may leave a
message at (847) 459-2506 before 4:30 pm the day of the meeting. All comments
received in accordance with the foregoing will be read at the meeting. The Village
President reserves the right to alter the order of the appearance of speakers to maintain
decorum during the meeting.
The meeting will also be broadcast via Facebook Live however, the comments on the
stream will not be monitored by village staff and will not be read into the official record.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Special Business
A. 2021 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey Results (Trustee Johnson) (Staff Contact: Evan
Michel)
B. 2017-2023 Buffalo Grove Strategic Plan Update (President Sussman) (Staff Contact:
Evan Michel)
C. General Fee/Fine & Ambulance Fees (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Jessie
Brown)
D. 2021 5-Year General Fund Forecast (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Chris Black)
E. 2021 20-Year Water Pro -Forma (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Chris Black)
F. Village Code Review Progress Report (Trustee Weidenfeld) (Staff Contact: Brett
Robinson)
3. Questions From the Audience
Questions from the audience are limited to items that are not on the regular agenda. In
accordance with Section 2.02.070 of the Municipal Code, discussion on questions from the
audience will be limited to 10 minutes and should be limited to concerns or comments regarding
issues that are relevant to Village business. All members of the public addressing the Village
Board shall maintain proper decorum and refrain from making disrespectful remarks or comments
relating to individuals. Speakers shall use every attempt to not be repetitive of points that have
been made by others. The Village Board may refer any matter of public comment to the Village
Manager, Village staff or an appropriate agency for review.
4. Executive Session
A. Executive Session - Section 2(C)(1) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: the Appointment,
Employment, Compensation, Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific
Employees of the Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body, Including Hearing
Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of the Public Body or Against
Legal Counsel for the Public Body to Determine Its Validity. (President Sussman) (Staff
Contact: Dane Bragg)
5. Adjournment
The Village Board will make every effort to accommodate all items on the agenda by 10:30 p.m.
The Board, does, however, reserve the right to defer consideration of matters to another meeting
should the discussion run past 10:30 p.m.
The Village of Buffalo Grove, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that
persons with disabilities, who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or
participate in this meeting or have questions about the accessibility of the meeting or facilities,
contact the ADA Coordinator at 459-2525 to allow the Village to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
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Information Item : 2021 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey Results
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion.
The Village Board directed staff to perform a follow-up to the 2017 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey and
continue the survey every three years to benchmark resident satisfaction. Staff continued the village's
partnership with Policy Confluence and the National Research Center for the 2021 Buffalo Grove
Resident Survey. The attached Community Livability Report provides the opinions of a representative
sample of residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove. Staff will present the key findings of this report and
provide the board with next steps.
ATTACHMENTS:
• 2021 Resident Survey Results Memo (DOCX)
• The NCS Community Livability Report - Buffalo Grove 2021 DRAFT (PDF)
Trustee Liaison Staff Contact
Johnson Evan C Michel, Office of the Village Manager
Monday, June 7, 2021
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FROM: Evan Michel, Assistant to the Village Manager
DATE: June 1, 2021
RE: 2021 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey
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The Village Board directed staff to perform a follow-up to the 2017 Buffalo Grove Resident Survey and
continue the survey every three years to benchmark resident satisfaction. The 2017 survey had a
response rate of 30% with 438 out of 1,478 households responding to the survey. Staff continued the
village's partnership with Policy Confluence and the National Research Center for the 2021 Buffalo Grove
Resident Survey. The village entered into a multi -year contract, which held the 2019 pricing of $25,385
into 2020 as well as 2023. This price includes The National Community Survey tool, Demographic
Subgroup Comparisons Report, Custom Benchmark Comparisons Report, and in -person
presentation/workshop.
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The overall response rate to the representative portion of the survey is 15% or 248 households which
completed the tool. While this response rate is lower than in 2017, it is in line with an average response
rate for a follow-up survey. A few key findings include:
Quality of Live and Inclusiveness
• At least 8 in 10 residents rated their overall quality of life, their neighborhood as a place to live,
Buffalo Grove as a place to raise children, and Buffalo Grove as a place to live as excellent or good
and would be likely to recommend living in the community to others.
• Three-quarters of Buffalo Grove residents praised their community for its inclusivity, as scores for
the openness and acceptance of the community all exceeded national averages.
• Three-quarters of survey participants awarded positive reviews for the Village government
treating all residents fairly, which also surpassed national comparisons.
• Respondents also felt more connected to the community in 2021 than compared to 2017.
Economic Development
• Residents' assessments for economic development, the vibrancy of the commercial areas, and
overall quality of business and service establishments improved since the last survey iteration.
• Two-thirds positively rated Buffalo Grove as a place to work.
• Buffalo Grove respondents were more critical of the overall economic health of the community
and employment opportunities, which could be areas highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis.
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Infrastructure and Transportation
• Residents applauded Mobility -related services provided by the Village, as reviews for street
cleaning, sidewalk maintenance, and traffic flow increased from 2017 to 2020.
• Respondents also felt more positively about the ease of travel by car and by walking and reported
higher rates of walking or biking instead of driving than those nationwide.
Public Safety
• Nearly all respondents gave positive evaluations of their overall feeling of safety and similar
percentages reported feeling very or somewhat safe in their neighborhood and the Village's
commercial areas during the day.
• Residents also felt safe from property crime or natural disasters; both of these ratings were higher
than the national comparisons.
• 9 in 10 respondents gave excellent or good marks to police/sheriff services, crime prevention,
ambulance or emergency medical services, and fire services.
The National Research Center's National Community Survey is among the first scientific surveys to gather
resident opinions on a range of community issues and has been used by more than 350 unique
jurisdictions in 44 states. The NCS is the only citizen survey tool endorsed by the International City/County
Management Association (ICMA) and the National League of Cities (NLC). The NCS includes a customizable
survey of questions relevant to a community. The survey measures public opinion in eight key areas of m
community livability, which include Safety, Mobility, Natural Environment, Built Environment, Economy, N
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residents report their perceptions about the quality of their community and related services, as well as C
their engagement within the community.
The NCS service includes a multi -contact mailed survey to 1,700 households that provides statistically
significant results. In responses to the feedback from the Village Board, staff has selected the following
add on services that the NCS offers:
Demographic Subgroup Comparison Report: This additional report will provide the board and staff
with a demographic breakdown of the survey data. This information will provide a keen insight
into how various groups feel about village services.
Custom Benchmark Comparison: The survey data can be benchmarked against communities
meeting specific criteria. These communities can include previous survey participants that are
geographically near Buffalo Grove such as Glenview, Long Grove, Skokie, Vernon Hills, and
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Highland Park. Likewise, the large scope of the NCS partnership with the ICMA allows the data to c
be benchmarked against communities with similar populations nationwide. These communities `14
include Englewood, CO, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Holland, MI, Jefferson City, MO, Galveston, TX,
and Harrisonburg, VA. s
In -Person Presentation and Next Step Workshop: The National Research Center offers an in -
person presentation of the survey results as well as the Next Step Workshop to provide survey Q
participants a facilitated, in-depth exploration into how to use the survey data in strategic
planning. An NRC representative will come to Buffalo Grove to lead a half -day interactive
workshop to assist in developing strategy and to offer recommendations.
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For the National Community Survey, all households within the Village of Buffalo Grove will be eligible to
participate in the survey. A list of all households within the zip codes serving Buffalo Grove is purchased
based on updated listings from the United States Postal Service. Since some of the zip codes that serve
Buffalo Grove households may also serve addresses that lie outside of the community, the exact
geographic location of each housing unit is compared to community boundaries using the most current
municipal boundary file (updated quarterly) and addresses located outside of the Village boundaries are
removed from consideration.
To choose the survey recipients, a systematic sampling method is applied to the list of households
previously screened for geographic location. Systematic sampling is a procedure whereby a complete list
of all possible households is culled, selecting every Nth one, giving each eligible household a known
probability of selection, until the appropriate number of households is selected. Multi -family housing
units are oversampled as residents of this type of housing typically respond at lower rates to surveys than
do those in single-family housing units. In general, because of the random sampling techniques used, the
displayed sampling density will closely mirror the overall housing unit density (which may be different
from the population density).
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Selected households received three mailings, one week apart, beginning in March 2021. The first mailing
was a prenotification postcard announcing the upcoming survey. The next mailing contained a letter from
the Village President inviting the household to participate, a questionnaire, and a postage -paid return
envelope. The final mailing contained a reminder letter, another survey, and a postage -paid return
envelope. The second cover letter asked those who had not completed the survey to do so and those
who had already done so to refrain from turning in another survey. Completed surveys were collected
over the following eight weeks through April 30, 2021. The overall response rate to the representative
portion of the survey of 15%, with 248 households completed the tool. This level of response is in line
with an average response rate for a follow-up survey.
After the above data collection period was underway, the Village made available a web -based survey to
its residents through a link on the Village's website. Visitors to the site were able to complete the survey
during the last two weeks of April 2021 and 288 surveys were received. This data was not collected
through a random sample that was weighted to match the demographic characteristics of the 2010 Census
and 2017 American Community Survey estimates for adults in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
The attached Community Livability Report provides the opinions of a representative sample of residents
of the Village of Buffalo Grove. The margin of error around any reported percentage is 6% for all
respondents. The full description of methods used to garner these opinions can be found in the Technical
Appendices provided under separate cover. Below are some of the key findings that are outlined in the
Community Livability Report:
Quality of Live and Inclusiveness
At least 8 in 10 residents rated their overall quality of life, their neighborhood as a place to live, Buffalo
Grove as a place to raise children, and Buffalo Grove as a place to live as excellent or good and would be
likely to recommend living in the community to others. These ratings were on par or higher than the
national benchmark averages. Evaluations within the facet of Education, Arts, and Culture were strong,
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with at least 6 in 10 assigning positive reviews to community support for the arts, public library services,
availability of affordable quality child care/preschool, and K-12 education. Ratings for preschool and K-12
education exceeded national benchmarks.
Additionally, at least three-quarters of Buffalo Grove residents praised their community for its inclusivity,
as scores for the openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds,
attracting people from diverse backgrounds, and valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds
all exceeded national averages. Further, about three-quarters of survey participants awarded positive
reviews for the Village government treating all residents fairly, which also surpassed national
comparisons. Respondents also felt more connected to the community in 2021 compared to 2017, with
evaluations improving for several opportunities: participating in community matters, volunteering, and
participating in social events and activities. Ratings for the neighborliness of Buffalo Grove also increased
from 2017 to 2021.
Economic Development
Residents' assessments for economic development, the vibrancy of the commercial areas, and overall
quality of business and service establishments improved since the last survey iteration, and about two-
thirds positively rated Buffalo Grove as a place to work. Buffalo Grove respondents were more critical of
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sidewalk maintenance, and traffic flow increased from 2017 to 2020. Respondents also felt more
positively about the ease of travel by car and by walking and reported higher rates of walking or biking
instead of driving than those nationwide. Additionally, around 8 in 10 participants praised the ease of
public parking, exceeding the national average. While residents' perceptions of the overall quality of the
transportation system in Buffalo Grove decreased since 2017, fewer residents felt that this area should
be a priority for the Village in 2021.
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A member of the National Research Center's team will facilitate a "Next Steps Workshop" with the
Community Engagement Committee in the summer of 2021. The "Next Steps Workshop" is a half -day
interactive workshop to assist in developing a strategy and to offer recommendations to respond to and
improve ratings contained within the report. The results of this workshop will be used in the formulation
of the village's communications strategy as well as strategic planning.
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AboutThe NCS...................................................................................................................................1
Overviewof Results............................................................................................................................ 2
Facetsof Livability...............................................................................................................................4
Qualityof Life...................................................................................................................................... 6
Governance......................................................................................................................................... 7
Economy............................................................................................................................................. 9
Mobility............................................................................................................................................11
CommunityDesign............................................................................................................................13
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NaturalEnvironment.........................................................................................................................18
Parksand Recreation........................................................................................................................19
Healthand Wellness......................................................................................................................... 20
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The National Community Survey"' (The NCS"') report is about the "livability" of Buffalo Grove. The
phrase "livable community" is used here to evoke a place that is not simply habitable, but that is
desirable. It is not only where people do live, but where they want to live.
Great communities are partnerships of the
government, private sector, community -
based organizations and residents, all
geographically connected. The NCS captures
residents' opinions considering ten central
facets of a community:
• Economy
• Mobility
• Community Design
• Utilities
• Safety
• Natural Environment
• Parks and Recreation
• Health and Wellness
• Education, Arts and Culture
• Inclusivity and Engagement
The Community Livability Report provides the opinions of a representative sample of 248
residents of the Village of Buffalo Grove. The margin of error around any reported percentage is
6% for all respondents and the response rate for the 2021 survey was 15%. The full description of
methods used to garner these opinions can be found in the Technical Appendices provided under
separate cover.
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Buffalo Grove as a place to raise children, and Buffalo Grove as a place to live as excellent or good
and would be likely to recommend living in the community to others. These ratings were on par or
higher than national benchmark averages. Evaluations within the facet of Education, Arts, and
Culture were strong, with at least 6 in 10 assigning positive reviews to community support for the
arts, public library services, availability of affordable quality child care/preschool, and K-12
education. Ratings for preschool and K-12 education exceeded national benchmarks.
Additionally, at least three-quarters of Buffalo Grove residents praised their community for its
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participants awarded positive reviews for the Village government treating all residents fairly,
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Residents' assessments for economic development, the vibrancy of the commercial areas, and
overall quality of business and service establishments improved since the last survey iteration,
and about two-thirds positively rated Buffalo Grove as a place to work. Buffalo Grove respondents
were more critical of the overall economic health of the community and employment
opportunities, which could be areas highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis. Despite current events,
residents were just as optimistic about the positive impact of the economy on their incomes in the
next six months in 2021 as they were in 2017 and 9 in 10 identified the overall economic health as
a top focus area for the Village in the next two years. In a special interest question, a majority of
residents rated the hours of operation and quality of restaurants as excellent or good, though less
than half were pleased with the variety of shopping opportunities and restaurants and nightlife in
Buffalo Grove, which could be areas of opportunity for the Village.
Mobility services are appreci .
Residents applauded Mobility -related services provided by the Village, as reviews for street;
cleaning, sidewalk maintenance, and traffic flow increased from 2017 to 2020. Respondents also
felt more positively about the ease of travel by car and by walking and reported higher rates of
walking or biking in lieu of driving than those nationwide. Additionally, around 8 in 10
participants praised the ease of public parking, exceeding the national average. While residents' a
perceptions of the overall quality of the transportation system in Buffalo Grove decreased since
2017, fewer residents felt that this area should be a priority for the Village in 2021.
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Safety is a contributing factor to the community's livability and Buffalo Grove residents reported
strong feelings of safety and high evaluations of safety -related services. Nearly all respondents
gave positive evaluations of their overall feeling of safety (0% of respondents gave poor scores),
and similar percentages reported feeling very or somewhat safe in their neighborhood and the
Village's commercial areas during the day. Residents also felt safe from property crime or natural
disasters; both of these ratings were higher than the national comparisons. Not surprisingly, at
least 9 in 10 respondents gave excellent or good marks to police/sheriff services, crime
prevention, ambulance or emergency medical services, and fire services. Moreover, residents'
evaluations of crime prevention and emergency preparedness (a rating that improved since 2017)
surpassed national averages.
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Ratings of importance were compared to ratings of quality to help guide Village staff and officials
with decisions on future resource allocation and strategic planning areas. When competition for
limited resources demands that efficiencies or cutbacks be instituted, it is wise not only to know
what facets are deemed most important to residents' quality of life, but which among the most
important are perceived to be of relatively lower quality in your community. It is these facets of
community livability - more important facets perceived as being of lower quality - to which
attention needs to be paid first.
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FIGURE 1. QUALITY OF FACETS OF LIVABILITY.- SUMMARY
Percent excellent or good
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
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Overall economic health of Buffalo Grove
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Overall quality of the transportation system in Buffalo Grove
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Overall design or layout of Buffalo Grove's residential and
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commercial areas
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Buffalo Grove
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Overall feeling of safety in Buffalo Grove
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Quality of overall natural environment in Buffalo Grove
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Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
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Overall health and wellness opportunities in Buffalo Grove
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Residents' connection and engagement with their community
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FIGURE 2: IMPORTANCE OF FACETS OF LIVABILITY- ® SUMMARY
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Percent essential or very important
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
Overall economic health of Buffalo Grove
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Overall quality of the transportation system in Buffalo Grove
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Overall design or layout of Buffalo Grove's residential and
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commercial areas
Overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Buffalo Grove
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89%
Overall feeling of safety in Buffalo Grove
H
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91%
Quality of overall natural environment in Buffalo Grove
H
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90%
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
87%
Overall health and wellness opportunities in Buffalo Grove
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Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the arts
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OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IIIN BUFFALO
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NATIONAL Overall image or reputation of Buffalo Grove
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Remain in Buffalo Grove for the next five years
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FIGURE 4- QUALITY OF LIFE IIIN BUFFALO GROVE - SUMMARY
Percent excellent or good Comparison to Change 2017 2021 rating
benchmark to 2021
Overall image or reputation of Buffalo Grove H H 80%
The overall quality of life in Buffalo Grove H 87%
Buffalo Grove as a place to live H H 94%
FIGURE 5: RECOMMEND BUFFALO GROVE - SUIMIMARY
Percent very or somewhat likely Comparison to Change 2017 2021 rating
benchmark to 2021
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PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
Overall confidence in Buffalo Grove government
The overall direction that Buffalo Grove is taking
The value of services for the taxes paid to Buffalo
Grove
Generally acting in the best interest of the
COMPARISON TO community
NATIONAL
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community
The job Buffalo Grove government does at
welcoming resident involvement
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Overall customer service by Buffalo Grove
employees
Public information services
Quality of services provided by the Village of Buffalo
Grove
Quality of services provided by the Federal
Government
OVERALL CONFIDENCE IN EE IL GROVE
GOVERNMENT
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Good
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Percent excellent or good
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Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
Overall confidence in Buffalo Grove government
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The overall direction that Buffalo Grove is taking
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The value of services for the taxes paid to Buffalo Grove
H
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Generally acting in the best interest of the community
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Being honest
H
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Being open and transparent to the public
63%
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H
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The job Buffalo Grove government does at welcoming
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78%
Overall customer service by Buffalo Grove employees
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Quality of services provided by the Village of Buffalo Grove
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Quality of services provided by the Federal Government
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COMPARISON TO
NATIONAL Overall economic health of Buffalo Grove
BENCHMARK
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Lower establishments in Buffalo Grove
Variety of business and service establishments in
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Vibrancy of commercial areas
Shopping opportunities
Buffalo Grove as a place to visit
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Employment opportunities
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Percent excellent or good
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
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H
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Economic development
H
T
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Overall quality of business and service establishments in
H
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Variety of business and service establishments in Buffalo
52%
Grove
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Shopping opportunities
H
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Buffalo Grove as a place to visit
H
H
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Buffalo Grove as a place to work
H
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Employment opportunities
H
39%
Cost of living in Buffalo Grove
H
38%
Percent very or somewhat positive
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
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H
H
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FIGURE 11: HOUSING COST .- SUMMARY
Percent for whom housing costs are NOT 30% or more of
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
household income
benchmark
to 2021
NOT experiencing housing costs stress
H
64%
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PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
Overall quality of the transportation system in...
Traffic flow on major streets
Ease of public parking
Ease of travel by car in Buffalo Grove
Ease of travel by public transportation in Buffalo...
Ease of travel by bicycle in Buffalo Grove
COMPARISON TO
NATIONAL
BENCHMARK
Higher
IIIIIIIIIIII Similar
Lower
Ease of walking in Buffalo Grove
Bus or transit services
Traffic enforcement
Traffic signal timing
Street repair
Street cleaning
Street lighting
Snow removal
Sidewalk maintenance
USED IN PAST 12 MONTHS
Used bus, rail, subway, or other public transportation
instead of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of
driving alone
Walked or biked instead of driving
OVERALL QUALITY OFTHETRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM IIN BUFFALO GROVE
Excellei
18%
Poor
15%
21%
Good
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Change 2017
Percent excellent or good
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
The overall quality of the transportation system in Buffalo
H
64%
Grove
Traffic flow on major streets
H
T
55%
Ease of travel by car in Buffalo Grove
T
T
79%
Ease of travel by public transportation in Buffalo Grove
38%
Ease of travel by bicycle in Buffalo Grove
H
H
60%
Ease of walking in Buffalo Grove
T
77%
Ease of public parking
T
84%
Bus or transit services
36%
Traffic enforcement
H
H
70%
Traffic signal timing
H
62%
Street repair
H
H
45%
Street cleaning
H
T
77%
Street lighting
T
H
78%
Snow removal
H
75%
Sidewalk maintenance
H
T
71%
FIGURE 15: USE F ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION MODES - SUMMARY
Percent who did this in past 12 months Comparison to Change 2017
benchmark to 2021
Used bus, rail, subway or other public transportation instead H 1
of driving
Carpooled with other adults or children instead of driving
alone
Walked or biked instead of driving T T
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FIGURE 16. COMMUNITY DESIGN
Excel len
22%
Poor
11%
PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
COMPARISON TO
NATIONAL Overall design or layout of Buffalo Grove's
BENCHMARK residential and commercial areas
Higher Overall appearance of Buffalo Grove
IIIIIIIIIIII Similar
Lower Your neighborhood as a place to live
Overall quality of new development in Buffalo
Grove
Well -planned residential growth
Well -planned commercial growth
Well -designed neighborhoods
Preservation of the historical or cultural
character of the community
Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable quality housing
Land use, planning, and zoning
Code enforcement
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Percent excellent or good
The overall design or layout of Buffalo Grove's residential and
commercial areas
Overall appearance of Buffalo Grove
Your neighborhood as a place to live
Overall quality of new development in Buffalo Grove
Well planned residential growth
Well planned commercial growth
Well -designed neighborhoods
Preservation of the historical or cultural character of the
community
Public places where people want to spend time
Variety of housing options
Availability of affordable quality housing
Land use, planning and zoning
Code enforcement
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H H 65 %
H f 71%
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H 71%
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FIGURE 18: UTILITES
PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
COMPARlggffq6quality of the utility infrastructure in Buffalo
NATIONAL
G rove
BENCHMARK
Affordable high-speed internet access
0 Higher
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Power (electric and/or gas) utility
Lower
Garbage collection
Drinking water
Sewer services
Storm water management
Utility billing
FIGURE 19: UTILITES .- SUMMARY
Percent excellent or good
The overall quality of the utility infrastructure in Buffalo
Grove
Affordable high-speed internet access
Power (electric and/or gas) utility
Garbage collection
Drinking water
Sewer services
Storm water management
Utility billing
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OVERALL QUALITY OFTHE UTILITY
INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUFFALO GROVE
Excellent
24%
Poor
2%
19%
Good
55%
Comparison to Change 2017 2021 rating
benchmark to 2021
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63%
87%
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OVERALL FEELING OF SAFETY IN BUFFAILO
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COMPARISON TO PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
NATIONAL
BENCHMARK Overall feeling of safety in Buffalo Grove
Higher
Police/Sheriff services
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Lower
Crime prevention
Animal control
Ambulance or emergency medical services
Fire services
Fire prevention and education
Emergency preparedness
PERCENT VERY or SOMEWHAT SAFE
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In Buffalo Grove's downtown/commercial area during
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Percent excellent or good
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
Overall feeling of safety in Buffalo Grove
H
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Police/Sheriff services
H
H
91%
Crime prevention
T
H
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Animal control
H
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Ambulance or emergency medical services
H
H
96%
Fire services
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H
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Fire prevention and education
H
H
8S%
Emergency preparedness
T
T
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r
Comparison to
Change 2017
Percent who feel very or somewhat safe
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
In your neighborhood during the day
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In Buffalo Grove's downtown/commercial area during the day
H
H
93%
From property crime
T
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From violent crime
H
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T
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FIGURE 23: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
Overall quality of natural environment in Buffalo...
COMPARISON TO Cleanliness of Buffalo Grove
NATIONAL
BENCHMARK Water resources
0 Higher Air quality
111111111111 Similar
Preservation of natural areas
Lower
Buffalo Grove open space
Recycling
Yard waste pick-up
OVERALL QUALITY OF NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT IN BUFFALO GROVE
Excellent
37%
12%
Good
50%
Comparison to
Change 2017
Percent excellent or good
2021 rating
benchmark
to 2021
Overall quality of natural environment in Buffalo Grove
H
88%
Cleanliness of Buffalo Grove
T
H
89%
Water resources
H
59%
Air quality
H
93%
Preservation of natural areas
T
80%
Buffalo Grove open space
T
T
82%
Recycling
H
H
80%
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H
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FIGURE 25: PARKS AND RECREATION
PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities
COMPARISON TO Availability of paths and walking trails
NATIONAL
BENCHMARK Village parks
0 Higher
1111111111111 Similar Recreational opportunities
Lower
Recreation programs or classes
Recreation centers or facilities
Fitness opportunities
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OVERALL QUALITY OF PARKS AND
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN
BUFFALO GROVE
Excellent
48%
2% 9%
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
Percent excellent or good
benchmark
to 2021
Overall quality of parks and recreation opportunities in
H
89%
Buffalo Grove
Availability of paths and walking trails
+-4
79%
Village parks
+-+
88%
Recreational opportunities
+-4
H
75%
Recreation programs or classes
T
87%
Recreation centers or facilities
T
85%
Fitness opportunities
H
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Excellent
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FIGURE 27m HEALTH AND WELLNESS
COMPARISON TO PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
NATIONAL Overall health and wellness opportunities in Buffalo
BENCHMARK
Grove
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111111111111 Similar
Lower Availability of affordable quality health care
Availability of preventive health services
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
Availability of affordable quality food
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In very good to excellent health
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Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
Percent excellent or good
benchmark
to 2021
Health and wellness opportunities in Buffalo Grove
H
83%
Health services
T
H
84%
Availability of affordable quality health care
H
H
77%
Availability of preventive health services
H
H
75%
Availability of affordable quality mental health care
T
H
62%
Availability of affordable quality food
H
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FIGUIRE 30: EDUCATION, AIRTS AINID CULTURE
OVERALL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION,
CULTURE, AND THE ARTS IIN BUFFALO GROVE
Excelle
30%
Poor
4%
14%
PERCENT EXCELLENT or GOOD
COMPARISON TO
NATIONAL Overall opportunities for education, culture, and the
BENCHMARK arts
0 Higher
1111111111111 Similar Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
Lower
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals
Community support for the arts
Public library services
Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool
K-12 education
Adult educational opportunities
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Comparison to Change 2017
Percent excellent or good benchmark to 2021
Overall opportunities for education, culture and the arts in H
Buffalo Grove
Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities H f
Opportunities to attend special events and festivals H H
Community support for the arts
Public library services H
Availability of affordable quality childcare/preschool T
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Residents' connection and engagement with
their community
COMPARISON TO
NATIONAL Sense of community
BENCHMARK
Sense of civic/community pride
Higher
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Lower
Buffalo Grove as a place to raise children
Buffalo Grove as a place to retire
Openness and acceptance of the community
toward people of diverse backgrounds
Making all residents feel welcome
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse
backgrounds
Taking care of vulnerable residents
Opportunities to participate in social events
and activities
Opportunities to volunteer
Opportunities to participate in community
matters
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ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR COMMUNITY
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Poor
7%
Fair
28%
Good
44%
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2021 rating
Percent excellent or good
benchmark
to 2021
Residents' connection and engagement with their community
H
65%
Sense of community
H
H
68%
Sense of civic/community pride
H
72%
Neighborliness of residents in Buffalo Grove
H
T
76%
Buffalo Grove as a place to raise children
T
H
95%
Buffalo Grove as a place to retire
H
49%
Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of
T
H
79%
diverse backgrounds
Making all residents feel welcome
75%
Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
T
77%
Valuing/respecting residents from diverse backgrounds
T
79%
Taking care of vulnerable residents
H
71%
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H
T
65%
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H
T
66%
Opportunities to participate in community matters
H
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PERCENT YES IN LAST 12 MONTHS
Contacted Buffalo Grove for help or information
Contacted Buffalo Grove elected officials to express your
opinion
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Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting
COMPAR191 NUTiiMered your time to some group/activity in Buffalo
NATIONAL Grove
BENCHMARK
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Lower
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Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
Percent who had done each in last 12 months
benchmark
to 2021
Contacted the Village of Buffalo Grove for help or
H
42%
information
Contacted Buffalo Grove elected officials to express your
H
H
10%
opinion
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H
11%
Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting
H
21%
Volunteered your time to some group/activity in Buffalo
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H
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Grove
Campaigned or advocated for a local issue, cause or
9%
candidate
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70%
FIGURE 3 m IRIESIII TENTS" IEI fEIRAL USE OF TECHNOLOGY- SUMMARY
Comparison to
Change 2017
2021 rating
Percent who report doing each at least a few times a week
benchmark
to 2021
Access the internet from your home using a computer,
H
97%
laptop or tablet computer
Access the internet from your cell phone
H
90%
Visit social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp,
H
77%
etc.
Use or check email
H
95%
Share your opinions online
H
36%
Shop online
62%
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newsletter
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Information Item : 2017-2023 Buffalo Grove Strategic Plan Update
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion.
The Village has made great strides in addressing many of the goals and actions steps detailed in the
2018-2023 Buffalo Grove Strategic Plan. Due to this progress as well as the changes brought on by the
COVID-19 pandemic, staff recommends updating the Strategic Plan to reflect the current and future
needs of the community. Staff will update the Village Board on the status of the key action steps as well
as recommend future priorities, which will include: open land management, body & in squad camera
deployment, stormwater infrastructure financing, social service partnerships, and the Lake -Cook Road
expansion. Based on the Board's feedback, staff will update the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan for inclusion in
the 2022 Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Strategic Planning Memo rev (DOCX)
Trustee Liaison
Sussman
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Evan C Michel, Office of the Village Manager
Updated: 6/3/2021 9:50 AM
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FROM: Evan Michel, Assistant to the Village Manager
DATE: June 1, 2021
RE: 2021 Strategic Planning Update
Plan Update
The Village has made great strides in addressing many of the goals and actions steps detailed in the 2018-
2023 Buffalo Grove Strategic Plan. Due to this progress as well as the changes brought on by the COVID-
19 pandemic, staff recommends updating the Strategic Plan to reflect the current and future needs of the
community. As part of the June Committee of the Whole meeting, staff will update the Village Board on
the status of the key action steps as well as recommend future priorities, which will include: open land
management, body & in squad camera deployment, stormwater infrastructure financing, social service
partnerships, and the Lake -Cook Road expansion.
Background.
In December of 2017, the Village Board approved the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. This planning serves as
a comprehensive and systematic management tool designed to help the village assess the current
environment, anticipate and respond appropriately to changes in the environment, envision the future,
increase effectiveness, develop a commitment to the organization's mission, and:.
Service Optimization:
Based on needs and expectations of the community and prioritization of core services, provide optimal
service enhancing processes both internal and external to the organization.
Financial Stability:
Maintain a positive financial position with a long-term perspective by diversifying revenue sources,
aligning fee structures to adequately reflect service demands, reducing the Village's reliance on property
and state shared taxes, and ensuring revenues adequately fund services and infrastructure needs.
Collaboration:
Create and maintain an environment that engages and empowers all employees, residents, and
organizations that serve the community in the mission of the Village as well as encourage the
development of human capital and resources.
Economic Development:
Maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community through ongoing assessment, public and
private partnerships, and leveraging resources to meet community objectives. Create an inviting
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environment for doing business in the community through targeted communication and marketing
methods, consistent with the needs and values of the village
Infrastructure Sustainability:
Infrastructure, which includes Village buildings, streets, utilities, information assets, vehicle fleet, and
other assets necessary for maintaining service levels. Plan the financial resources necessary to maintain
current infrastructure, upgrade for efficiency or enhanced capabilities, and plan for the future
infrastructure needs of the community.
Next Steps
Staff will update the Village Board on the status of key action steps as well as recommend potential future
priorities as part of the June Committee of the Whole. Based on the board's feedback, staff will update
the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan for inclusion in the 2022 Budget.
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Information Item : General Fee/Fine & Ambulance Fees
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion
As part of the annual budget development process, department directors submit recommendations to
update current fees and/or fines that will impact the budget (FY 2022). The recommendations are
consolidated and proposed at the same time to provide efficiency and continuity in the process. Further
information can be found in the attached staff memorandum.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Fees Fines Memo 062021 (DOCX)
• 2021 Ambulance Fee (DOCX)
Trustee Liaison
Weidenfeld
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Jessie Brown, Community Development
Updated: 6/3/2021 8:45 AM
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BUFFALO CROVE
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 3, 2021
TO: Dane Bragg, Village Manager
FROM: Jessie Brown, Administrative Services Manager / Assistant Village Clerk
SUBJECT: Fees & Fines
Overview
As part of the annual budget development process, department directors submit recommendations to
update current fees and/or fines that will impact the budget (FY 2022). The recommendations are
consolidated and proposed at the same time to provide efficiency and continuity in the process.
There are several reasons why fees and/or fines are changed including existing rate does not adequately
cover the cost of service, no fee/fine existed previously, the fine is no longer a deterrent to non-
compliance, or the fee is not aligned with other municipal comparable for similar services.
The Community Development Department will be providing recommended changes to the permit fee
structure and related fees as a separate item at a later date, as these changes should be effective in
conjunction with the rollout of the new permitting and licensing software.
Recommended changes to Chapter 1.16 — Fee Schedule are listed in the Table below:
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Nonresident who utilizes the emergency medical service:
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$1,600.00
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Nonresident who utilizes the emergency medical service:
$1,475.00
$1,650.00
ALS Level 1
3.36.030
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Nonresident who utilizes the emergency medical service:
$1,675.00
$1,700.00
ALS Level 2
3.36.030
Resident who utilizes the emergency medical service: BLS
$975.00
$1,300.00
3.36.030
Resident who utilizes the emergency medical service: ALS
$1,275.00
$1,500.00
Level 1
3.36.030
Resident who utilizes the emergency medical service: ALS
$1,500.00
$1,600.00
Level 2
13.04.060
Fee for connecting to a water main for each 10 inch water
N/A
$2,200.00
connection (which includes labor cost but not the cost of the
meter)
3.72.010
Fingerprinting Service for purposes other than Village -held
N/A
$20.00
license applicants — Residents
3.72.010
Fingerprinting Service for purposes other than Village -held
N/A
$30.00
license applicants — Non-residents
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Chapter 3.36.030 — Fee Established
The Fire Department has based the recommended amounts on the 2020 Ambulance Fee Survey
conducted by the Naperville Fire Department. Detailed information is contained in Chief Baker's memo to
the Village Board.
Chapter 13.03.060 — Service Connection -Fee
Due to recent changes in the Illinois Plumbing Code requirements, staff expects to see an increase with
larger sized water service connections. Current Village ordinance includes fees for water main service
connections up to 8". Staff currently uses a fee of $2,200.00 for 10" water service connections; however
this 10" connection fee is not currently codified. With the updated Illinois Plumbing Code, there may be a
future need for a water main service connection larger than 8". Staff is requesting the formal adoption of
the currently utilized 10" water service connection fee of $2,200.00.
Chapter 3.72.010 — Fingerprint Fee
The Village's current fee for fingerprinting services is $50 per applicant. The Police Department conducts
fingerprints to applicants of Village -held licenses that require background checks, such as liquor and
massage licenses. These types of licenses also have an annual background check for any updates prior to
renewing the license. The Police Department also offers fingerprinting services to both residents and non-
residents who may be required to be printed for their own personal use, such as an employment
background check for a private company. The majority of surrounding towns do not charge their residents
and charge non-residents or do not offer these services to non-residents. BGPD is currently collecting $20
from residents and non-residents, even though the fee schedule is $50.
The suggested fee adjustment is to specify the current $50 fee be applicable to Village -held license
applicants, as there is an annual follow-up associated with this service, and add the fees of $20 for
residents and $30 for non-residents.
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BUFFALO GROVE
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT
June 7, 2021
President Beverly Sussman and Trustees
Mike Baker, Fire Chief
Tyler Grace, Fire Analyst
Proposed Ordinance Revision — Chapter 3.36 Emergency Medical Service and
Transportation Fee
BACKGROUND
The Buffalo Grove Village Board last updated the fees associated with Emergency Medical Services in
August of 2020 to reflect the growing cost of service delivery and to bring Buffalo Grove into alignment
with the fees charged by other fire and EMS agencies. As committed to in 2017, staff has continued to
monitor the region's ambulance fees and the appropriateness of the Village's current fee structure.
The 2020 Ambulance Fee Survey conducted by the Naperville Fire Department received 96 responses.
28 agencies in the same population range as Buffalo Grove responded to the survey. Within this
population range, Buffalo Grove ranks near the median.
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ALS 1-R
ALS 2-R
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Current Fees
$850
$1,100
$1,300
$1,100
$1,200
$1,400
$15.00
$15.00
2020 Median
$1,050.00
$1,287.50
$1,425.00
$1,300.00
$1,500.00
$1,650.00
$15.00
$15.00
202066r"Percentile
$1,382.00
$1,500.00
$1,608.00
$1,623.00
$1,691.00
$1,716.00
$15.00
$15.84
Proposed
$1,300
$1,500
$1,600
$1,600
$1,650
$1,700
$15.00
$15.00
RECOMMENDATION
After consultation with the Village's billing company and feedback from Village Board members, Staff
recommends that rates be increased to better reflect the maximum insurance reimbursement schedules.
While there is no definitive way to determine what any one insurance company's maximum
reimbursement rate may be due to their proprietary nature, an increase in the Village's BLS, ALS, and
ALS 2 fees to reflect the upper third of responding agencies within the Village's comparable population
group will help to ensure that the Village is maximizing fee revenue. It is important to note that all current
policies regarding collection procedures would remain in place. Residents will not be required to pay any
remaining balance after insurance reimbursements and any required deductibles. As in the past, only
nonresidents will be billed for remaining balances.
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Information Item : 2021 5-Year General Fund Forecast
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion.
The purpose of the five year general fund operating forecast is to provide a basis for the Village of Buffalo
Grove make informed, operational decisions through strategic forecasting to anticipate of future revenues
and expenditures. The fiscal year 2022 through 2026 General Fund Forecast is attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Five Year General Fund Forecast 2022-2026 (DOCX)
Trustee Liaison
Weidenfeld
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Chris Black, Finance
Updated: 6/3/2021 11:07 AM
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The purpose of the Five -Year Operating Forecast is to help the Village of Buffalo Grove make
informed, operational decisions by better anticipating future revenues and expenditures. Using
the forecasted data, the Village can plan strategies for providing a consistent, appropriate level
of service to the customers while ensuring the revenues and expenditures remain in a sustainable
balance. The primary objective of the forecast is to provide the Village Board and related
stakeholders with an early financial assessment and identify significant issues that should be
addressed in the budget development process. For the purposes of constructing the forecast,
operating revenues are measured against operating expenditures without including any prior
period fund balance to subsidize revenue.
The goals of the forecast are to assess the Village's ability,
over the next five years, to maintain current service levels
based on projected revenue growth, evaluate future
sustainability by aligning operating revenues and
expenditures, and ensure proper funding of infrastructure
reserves. The assessment analyzes the capacity to fund
capital projects and maintain an unassigned fund balance
reserve at three months of budget expenditures (25%).
It is important to stress that this forecast is not a budget. It
does not dictate expenditure decisions; rather it identifies the
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need to prioritize allocations of Village resources. The forecast sets the stage for the budget
process and aids both staff and the Village Board in establishing priorities and allocating
resources appropriately.
As a governmental entity, changes in strategy that involve service delivery should be slow and
methodical. The forecast provides a snapshot of the Village's fiscal health based on numerous
assumptions over the next five years. The forecast is a planning tool and should be considered
fluid in its construction. As new significant data or trends emerge the document will be revised,
at minimum, on an annual basis.
In each of the five years, revenues offset operating expenses and the budgets are anticipated to
be in balance. However, expenses are expected to outpace average annual revenue growth by
1.1 percent per year. After including amounts necessary for reserves and capital, there is a
shortfall every year of the forecast. This illustrates the need to continue efforts to finance capital
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improvements, as well as operating efficiently and review revenue sources for adequacy,
efficiency and diversification.
The General Fund is the main operating fund and accounts for the core public services provided
by the Village including public safety (police & fire), public works, community development, as
well as operations that support core services. All major discretionary revenues such as property
tax, sales tax, income tax, telecommunication, and utility use tax are accounted for within the
General Fund. The Finance Department works with departments responsible for administering
the service and/or collecting the associated revenue to develop program revenues.
Expenditures assumed in the forecast are based on the current service levels. No additional
staffing has been included in the estimates. Estimated 2020 expenditures set the baseline for
analysis blended with estimates through the first half of FY 2021. The General Fund is the primary
focus of the forecast as it represents over half of the total Village Budget. The second largest
Village Fund is the Water and Sewer Fund accounting for 16.5 percent of the total budget. A
twenty-year funding analysis is completed annually for that enterprise activity.
In the absence of any known service level modifications, the forecast assumes the continuation
of current service levels and the costs projected over five years. Revenues are estimated based
on anticipated growth and does not consider increases in revenues generated by new fees or
increases in fees, new development, or charges beyond what is prescribed by current ordinance.
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In the development of a long-term financial forecast, the Village reviews external and internal
factors that could impact the either the collection of revenue or the price of acquiring goods or
providing services. Evaluating how the regional impact of the national economy (macro)
influences the local economy (micro) is an important step in the process.
The Village, like many other communities, suffered a major economic decline following the onset
of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The Village experienced a combined loss of $1.4
million in state sales tax and home rule sales tax. However, a financial plan to reduce operating
expenses to mitigate the use of financial reserves was implemented. The plan included a
voluntary separation incentive program, maintaining staff vacancies, and reducing operating
expenditures.
The national economy affects both state and local economies, although this impact varies by
jurisdiction and may actually have an inverse effect on a community. Some of the economic
indicators the Village uses in financial analysis include: inflation, stock market returns,
employment, housing starts, vehicle sales, interest rates, and manufacturing activity.
Inflation —The Consumer Price Index (CPI), commonly referred to as the inflation rate, measures
the average price change for a market basket of consumer goods and services. The Bureau of
Labor Statistics classifies each expenditure item in the basket into more than 200 categories
catalogued into eight major groups. The Consumer Price Index is used as the inflationary factor
for specific non -personnel services.
As inflation goes up, the cost of goods sold go up, increasing retail sales tax revenue. As prices
rise, so will business income tax receipts. Conversely, the Village will have to pay more for goods
and services. The most recent (April 2021) Consumer Price Index is at 1.5 percent.
Stock Market Returns — Stock market returns are a leading indicator and will change before the
economy changes. Approximately 65 percent of all Village pension funds are invested in mutual
funds and/or individual stocks. The performance of the stock market is a significant factor in
determining the growth of the property tax levy for pensions. It is assumed the pension funds
will earn seven percent annually through investment returns.
Employment— Retail and vehicle sales tend to have inverse relationships with the unemployment
rate. Sales tend to move in the opposite direction of the unemployment rate. Chronic
unemployment often spills over into the residential real estate market resulting in lost real estate
transfer tax revenue.
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Housing Market - This indicator provides a sense of the overall demand for housing, which can
be indicative of local housing activity. Data maintained by local realtor groups is useful in
projecting the future of market recoveries.
Vehicle sales — Sales and use tax revenues tend to fall with vehicle sales, which are heavily
dependent upon both employment and interest rates. However, if increases in sales of new
vehicles are expected to reduce the value of used vehicles, the sales and use tax base can actually
decline if the depreciation of used vehicles is not equally offset by the value of new vehicles.
Interest rates —The interest rate impacts the Village's revenues in several ways. First, investment
income will be affected by interest rates. Second, the availability and cost of capital directly
affects business expansion and retail purchases. As credit is extended and/or rates are lowered,
revolving purchases may increase, thereby increasing development plans and retail sales and, by
extension, sales tax and business licenses revenues.
Manufacturing activity— If a Village has a large manufacturing sector, the ISM (Institute of Supply
Management Index) becomes a significant factor in revenue analysis and forecasting.
Manufacturers respond to the demand for their products by increasing production and building
up inventories to meet the demand. The increased production often requires new workers which
lowers unemployment figures and can stimulate the local economy.
Although national economic indicators do have some trickle -down impact on the Village Budget,
there are regional and local economic factors that have a direct influence over revenues and
expenditures. Some of those factors that have been considered moving into the next five year
update include:
• Impact of the Real Estate Market and Assessed Valuations. Assessed values for taxable
property continue with positive growth. Lake County property values declined by 2.2
percent in FY 2020, while Cook County property values are anticipated to increase slightly
once valuations are reported by the county. See the chart below to see the ten-year,
combined county, history of equalized assessed values.
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Equahzed Assessed Uue - Lake aind Cook Counties
• State of Illinois Legislation. As the State of Illinois has experience financial difficulties over
the last decade that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, staff continues to
monitor legislative discussions that could have a direct financial impact on Village
revenues.
• Impact of Employer Pension Costs. The tax levies for the three pension systems account
for 40.7 percent of the property tax levy. Additional pressure on the tax levy to support
growing pension costs will impact the ability to increase taxes for core services. Bond
rating agencies continue to site pension obligations as a downward pressure on the
Village's ability to maintain the Aaa rating with S&P.
• Health Care Inflation. After wages, health care costs are the single largest expenditure
category in the fund and the Village continually reviews the structure of the plan to limit
the amount of growth on an annual basis. The Village is a member of the
Intergovernmental Personnel Benefits Cooperative (IPBC). This insurance pool helps to
dilute risk and helps to leverage purchasing power.
Commercial/Retail Development. The economy's impact on existing sales tax generators
as well as development or redevelopment of Dundee, Milwaukee Road corridors and Lake
Cook Corridors continues to be an important cog in economic development. The Village
established the Lake Cook Road TIF in 2020 to enhance development efforts.
Infrastructure. The ability to keep pace with the maintenance needs of Village owned
assets continues to be a significant financial challenge. The Village owns and maintains
$240 million in capital assets, excluding depreciation, across all activities.
Listed below is the five year update to the General Fund Forecast. The remainder of the report
will describe the methodologies used to develop both revenues and expenditures.
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2025
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17,130,700
17,558,968
17,997,942
18,447,890
18,909,087
Income &Use Taxes
2.0%
5 552 700
5,663,7S4
5,777,029
S,892,570
6,010,421
State Sales Tax
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7,380,000
7,527,600
7,678,152
7,831,715
7,988,349
Home Rule Sales Tax
2.0%
S,171,100
5,274,S22
5,380,012
S,487,613
S,597,365
Real Estate Transfer Tax
3.0%
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945,400
973,762
1,002,975
1,033,064
1,064,056
Telecommunications Tax
0.0%
930,000
930,000
930,000
930,000
930,000
Prepared Food and Beverage Tax
3.0%
615,000
633,450
652,454
672,027
692,188
Utility Tax-Electric/Natural Gas
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2,650,000
2,650,000
2,650,000
Licenses
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314 300
314 300
314 300
314 300
Building Revenue &Fees.........
0.0%
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
Intergovernmental Revenue
2.0%
Local
264,200
269,484
274,874
280,371
285,979
Fines & Fees -Police &Fire
0.0%
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
Storm Water Management Fees
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1,140,000
1,140,000
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Operating Transfers
0.0%
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
Cable Franchise Fees
0.0%
735,000
735,000
735,000
735,000
735,000
Miscellaneous Revenue
1.0%
862,700
871,327
880,040
888,841
897,729
Total Revenues
48,157,050
49,008,117
49,878,728
50,769,341
51,680,424
Annual Increase
2.3%
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1.8%
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2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Growth
Personal Services
21,954,507
22,613,142
23,291,536
23,990,282
24,709,991
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Personal Benefits
11,482,524
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12,181,810
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12,547,26S
12,923,682
3.0%
Operating Expenses
3,379,335
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3,S86,178
3,6S7,901
2.0%
Insurance & Legal Services
1,242,080
1 291 76311,
1,343,434
1,397,171
1,453,058
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4.0%
Commodities
320,330
328 338
336,547
344 960
353,584
2.5%
Maintenance & Repairs
3,101,179
3,178,708
3,258,176
3,339 630
3 423 121
2.5%
All Other Expenses
3,482,576
3,569,641
3,658,882
3,658,882
3,750,354
2.5%
Total Expenditures
44,962,531
46,255,514
47,586,245
48,864,368
50,271,691
Operating Surplus/(Deficit)
3,194,519
2,752,602
2,292,483
1,904,973
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ability to meet day-to-day expenditures. The highlighted row design (Operating Surplus/Deficit)
is an indicator of whether anticipated revenues support operating expenditures. In all five years
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of the forecast, revenues will support current services. This is a measure of short-term
sustainability. The second level of the analysis includes transfers for capital projects and
infrastructure reserves.
Long term sustainability is measured through the Village's ability to invest in infrastructure
including funding reserves for vehicles, buildings, equipment, technology, streets (though State
and Local Motor Fuel Tax), and projects in the Capital Improvement Plan. All projects submitted
for inclusion in the FY 2022-2026 CIP have been added to this report. Among these projects is a
Public Works Facility, which would be bond funded. After including these transfers, the
cumulative fund shortfall at the end of FY 2026 is estimated to be nearly $53.9 million.
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2022
2023
2024
2025
2026 Growth
Property Taxes
2.5%
17,130,700
17,558,968
17,997,942
18,447,890
18,909,087
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Income &Use Taxes
2.0%
5,552,700
5,663,754
5,777,029
5,892,570
6,010,421
State Sales Tax
2.0%
7,380,000
7,527,600
7,678,152
7,831,715
7,988,349
Home Rule Sales Tax
2.0%
5,171,100
5,274,522
5,380,012
5,487,613
5,597,365
Real Estate Transfer Tax
3.0%
945,400 1
973,762 111
1,002,975
1,033,064 1
1,064,056
Telecommunications Tax
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930,000
930,000
930,000
930,000
930,000
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652,454
672,027
692,188
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2,650,000
2,650,000
2 650 000
2,650,000
2,650,000
Licenses
0.0%
314,300
314,300
314,300
314,300
314,300
Building Revenue F
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0.0%
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
1,141,350
Intergovernmental Revenue-
Local
264,200
269,484
274,874
280,371
285,979
2.0%
Fines & Fees -Police & Fire
0.0%
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
1,544,600
Storm Water Management Fees
0
0.0%
1,140,000
1,140,000
1,140,000
1,140,000
1,140,000
Operating Transfers
0.0%
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
1,780,000
Cable Franchise Fees
0.0%
735,000
735,000
735,000
735,000
735,000
Miscellaneous Revenue
1.0%
862,700
871,327
880,040
888,841
897,729
Total Revenues
48,157,050
49,008,117
49,878,728
50,769,341
51,680,424
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2.3%
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
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2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
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Personal Services
21,954,507
22,613,142
23,291,536
23,990,282
24,709,991
3.0%
Personal Benefits
11,482,524
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11,827,000
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12,181,810
12,547,265
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12,923,682
3.0%
Operating Expenses
3,379,335
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3,446,922
1
3,515,860
3,586,178
1
3,657,901
2.0%
Insurance & Legal Services
1,242,080
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1,291,763
1,343,434
1,397,171
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1,453,058
4.0%
Commodities
320,330
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336,547
344,960
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353,584
2.5%
Maintenance & Repairs
3,101,179
3,178 708
3,258,176
3,339,630
3,423,121
2.50
All Other Expenses
3,482,576
3,569,641
3,658,882
3,658,882
3,750,354
2.51
Total Expenditures
44,962,531
46,255,514
47,586,245
1
48,864,368
50,271,691
Operating Surplus/(Shortfall)
3,194,519
2,752,602
2,292,483
1,904,973
1,408,733
Annual Increase
3.8%
2.9%
2.9%
2.7%
2.9%
Capital Transfers & Subsidies
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Capital Reserve - Vehicles
973,750
1,011,000
584,000
896,000
140,000
Capital Reserve Facilities
20,536,100
1,895,000
140,000
140,000
2,900,000
Capital Reserve Technology
100,000
25,000
120,000
45,000
Capital Reserve Stormwater
420,000
420,000
420,000
420,000
420,000
Street Program
12,124,000
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Capital Reserve Funding
1,493,750
1,456,000
1,004,000
1,436,000
605,000
Total Transfers
35,647,600
17,202,000
14,579,000
15,429,000
1
10,290,000
Total Fund Surplus/(Shortfall)FIN
The current budgeting strategy is to contribute to capital reserve programs in order to remain on
a pay-as-you-go basis of capital asset financing. If reserve amounts are depleted, or inadequately
funded, staff will need to consider debt financing for future expenditures.
Over the next five years it is anticipated that $67.2 million in funding, above the current
forecasted amounts in the General Fund. However, the Village Board has addressed
infrastructure funding needs through by the approval of increased water/sewer rates, a local
motor fuel tax and adult use cannabis tax. In 2020, the Village successfully issued $24 million in
general obligation bonds fund infrastructure improvements. The revenue enhancements and
bond issue support the Infrastructure Modernization Program, a five-year strategyto invest $175
million is streets, sewer and water infrastructure.
Unfunded
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Street Program
10,344,000
10,615,000
10,651,000
10,637,000
4,400,000
Capital Improvement Plan
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20,236,100
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The General Fund Reserve Policy sets forth a minimum unassigned reserve level of 25 percent of
the subsequent year's budget (capital funding and reserve transfers).
It is important to maintain a strong reserve level for several reasons, (1) it provides more time to
react and respond to revenue threats created by economic conditions, (2) it helps to better
withstand any unfunded legislative mandates that will create additional expenditure obligations
without corresponding revenue, and (3) to fund unforeseen infrastructure/capital asset costs.
Spending down of prior period reserve balances allows the Village time to reallocate resources
within the budget and restructure service levels to react to the fiscal environment. After drawing
down on the balance to respond to emergency conditions, it is important to rebuild those
reserves in order to remain flexible to respond to the next threat. Fund balance should never be
used to support day-to-day operations. Absent an unforeseen economic crisis, the use of reserves
to support operating expenditures represents a budget that is structurally unbalanced.
The estimated General Fund balance level at the end of FY 2020 is $20.1. million or 42.7 percent
of the FY 2021 operating budget. The Village plans to designate a portion of the unassigned fund
balance as a debt stabilization fund to reserve funds for the early retirement of our 2012 bonds
and mitigate increases in the property tax levy for debt service retirement.
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Approximately 83 percent of all General Fund revenue is generated from seven revenue sources
including property tax, combined sales tax including prepared food and beverage, income and
use tax, telecommunications tax, utility (natural gas & electricity) use tax and real estate transfer
tax.
Almost half of the Village's major revenue sources are elastic. Elastic revenues are those sources
that tend to fluctuate with the economy. A balance between elastic and inelastic revenue is
desired as a hedge against market volatility. General Fund revenues considered to be elastic
include: sales and use taxes, income taxes, real estate transfer tax, building revenue and fees,
and investment income. The property tax is an example of a non -elastic source of revenue as
collections are stable and predictable.
The Village continues to seek to be less reliant upon state -shared revenues (income, base sales,
and telecommunication taxes) and align core services with taxes/fees under local home rule
control.
There are three components to the Village's property tax levy. The first component is the
Corporate Levy. This levy helps to fund public safety (police and fire) operations. The growth in
the corporate levy is tied to inflation. The second component is the Debt Service Levy. This levy
covers the principal and interest payment on outstanding debt issuances. The last component is
the special purpose/pension levies.
The tax levies for the three pension funds (police, Firefighters and IMRF) are calculated by
independent actuaries. The levies are structured to cover the normal cost of the pension, an
amortized annual amount of the unfunded actuarial liability, and the interest cost on that liability.
Unfunded liability grows when actuarial assumptions are not met (interest rate) or when
legislative changes (Springfield) are enacted that enhance benefits. Those legislative changes
produce unfunded liabilities.
Each year the Village determines its levy amount. Since debt service payments are mandatory as
are pension contributions, the amount of control the Village has over the tax levy is limited to
the Corporate Levy.
Future ability to raise property tax revenue to support General Fund operations is challenging as
the corporate levy must compete for tax dollars with pension and debt service levies.
See the chart below to see where property tax dollars are allocated.
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The levy request is then applied to the equalized assessed value of all property within the Village
to determine a tax rate. Assuming the same tax levy amount, if the property values go up the
rate goes down and conversely the rate goes up if the values decline.
The total equalized assessed value of property in Buffalo Grove is estimated to be $1,787,598,388
representing a 1.5 percent decrease from the previous year. The Lake County portion of the
Village's EAV has decreased 2.2 percent year over year primarily due to a 3.6% decline in
commercial EAV.
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Inflation sets the growth baseline for both the base (2%) and home rule sales taxes (2%).
Combined, this is the second largest revenue source for the Village. The base sales tax revenue is
directly related to the dollar value of sales made within the Village. Home rule sales tax applies
to the same transactions as the base sales tax except in the following transactions, food for
human consumption off the premises where sold (groceries), prescription and non-prescription
medicines and tangible personal property that is titled with an agency of the State of Illinois.
The assumption for the five year analysis is that the retail mix will remain substantially similar to
what is present today with the exception of new retailers where development plans are
approved. The forecast applied to both base and home rule sales tax produces the following:
Base Sales Tax
$8,500,000
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The Village's strives to diversify its retail tax base so that no one sector is overly exposed to
economic and/or demand fluctuations. The following chart reflects the Illinois Department of
Revenue Standard Industry Codes (SIC) for sales tax remitted to the Village.
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receiving income. The tax is calculated by multiplying net income by a flat rate. The current rate
is five percent of net income. The rate reverted to 3.75 percent beginning January 1, 2015 to
December 31, 2024. The rate will then reduce to 3.25 percent starting on January 1, 2025. The
formula for distribution for local governments was 10 percent of the revenue, allocated on a per
capita basis, when the rate was 3 percent. When the state rate increased to 5 percent, the
increase was not included in the distribution making the effective per capita distribution to
municipalities six percent.
The Village's unemployment rate as of April 2021 is 4.3 percent, which bests the state of Illinois
(7.1 percent) and the U.S. (6.1%). Illinois income tax receipts had not fallen to the degree
expected during the pandemic. Corporate profits were similar to the prior year and enhanced
unemployment benefits contributed to total receipts. The long-term impact of the economic
downturn on income tax receipts is difficult to determine.
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This tax (1%) was adopted in 2008 and is levied on the purchase of prepared food for immediate
consumption and the sale of liquor. Similar to sales tax, inflationary growth is the primary reason
for revenue increases. The source is projected to increase two percent annually. There are
approximately 100 establishments that charge and remit this tax to the Village.
This tax levied at 6 percent on all types of telecommunications except for digital subscriber lines
(DSL) purchased, used, or sold by a provider of internet service (effective July 1, 2008). The
exemption of DSL service has made a significant impact on collections. Recent legislation has also
mandated that data packages no longer be bundled with all other telecommunications billing for
the sake of taxation. Those services have been exempted. This revenue source is down 30.3
percent ($0.9 million) in FY 2020 from $1.3 million in FY 2019. The forecast calls for no change
over the remainder of the plan.
Natural gas and electricity charges are based on consumption and will fluctuate with seasonal
demands. The Village is charging the highest statutory rate. There is no consumption growth
projected over the next five years. Any new growth will be predicated on adding square footage
to houses or buildings and offset by more energy efficient construction and mechanical systems.
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Real estate transfer tax is collected at the rate of $3 per $1,000 of sales consideration. Sales
recovered from the FY 2012, when the market reached a low point, through FY 2018. FY 2020
revenue matched the budget amount of $990,000 despite the pandemic and receipts have
performed well in FY 2021 due to a strong real estate market.
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The average annual increase in operating expenditures over the next five years is 3.0 percent. In
each of the next five years, wages and benefits account for about 70 percent of all operating
expenditures. The next largest expenditure account group is for operating expenses (7 percent).
For FY 2021 the distribution of General Fund expenditures is shown in the table below.
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Wages are anticipated to increase by a factor of three percent each year. The wage forecast
anticipates the general wage increases plus merit based pay range adjustments. The forecast
does assume retirements with a replacement hired at a lower starting salary.
Over half of the workforce is covered by collective bargaining agreements and the Village has less
flexibility when addressing wages within the police and fire departments.
Budgeted full time staffing is at 202 employees. For all positions, the ratio of municipal employees
per 1,000 residents is 5.1, compared to a ratio of 7.8/1,000 in 2010. It is anticipated that no new
positions will be added during the forecast.
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A major initiative in FY 2015 was to establish a pay for performance system that will allow
employees to move through their pay ranges. A merit wage pool will be included in the FY 2022
Budget and managed by the Human Resources Department. The ability to advance employees
through their pay range based upon performance is critical in maintaining an effective and
motivated work force.
The largest single expenditure within Personal Benefits is for health insurance. The Village is a
member of the Intergovernmental Professional Benefits Cooperative (IPBC). As a member of
IPBC, the Village is better able to stabilize medical costs through risk pooling and provide for a
mechanism to help establish positive cash flow and rebuild reserves. The forecast calls for three
percent growth each year in annual premium expense.
The employees' contribution is set at 15 percent of the premium in FY 2022. Continued efforts
will be made to maintain costs. A renewed emphasis on wellness programs and evaluating data
will be critical in the next few years to help stabilize experience.
Employer pension costs have been assigned to each operating department budget. The intent of
the accounting was to better represent the true cost of providing a specific service. Employer
pension obligations are anticipated to be $6.8 million in 2022 or 14.1 percent of the General Fund
Budget.
Within the Insurance category is the premium paid for general liability and workers'
compensation coverage. In FY 2016, the Village moved from the Intergovernmental Risk
Management Pool (IRMA) for general liability and workers' compensation coverage to establish
a risk premium structure that is more commensurate with the Village's service profile and asset
values.
The Village is a founding member of the Suburban Liability Insurance Pool or SLIP. The purpose
of SLIP it to share risk with similarly sized, full -service communities and mitigate increases in
premium costs and develop economies of scale for administrative services.
The single largest expenditure within the Commodity account group is for purchase of salt for the
snow and ice control program. The forecast calls for increases of 2.5 percent per annum. Staff
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continues to seek innovative ways to reduce commodity costs, such as bulk electric procurement,
and utilizing centralized purchasing to leverage the Village's buying power.
Expenditure growth in this account group is estimated to be 2.5 percent per year. Included in
these expenditures are costs related to the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and bike paths,
street patching, street lights, building facilities, vehicles and parkway trees. Included in these
costs are Internal Service Fund charges for Central Garage and Building Maintenance
expenditures.
Included in the transfers are $4.8 million for vehicles, technology, storm water and building
reserves for the General Fund over the next five years. If the Village intends to continue with a
pay-as-you-go approach to acquiring vehicles, supporting technology infrastructure and repairing
facilities, then these transfers should be programmed.
It should be noted that the reserve amount for facilities is the minimum to address various
maintenance needs and does not provide funding for major repairs including roof replacements,
purchase of mechanical systems and/or functional remodeling.
There is $35.8 million in capital projects scheduled for completion during the five year forecast.
The projects are taken from the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the details of those
projects are included in the FY 2021 annual budget. The amount of the capital reserve funding is
not sufficient to meet the needs of certain CIP program areas.
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In each of the five years, revenues offset operating expenses and the budgets are anticipated to
be in balance. This statement should be viewed with caution as revenues are expected to grow
on average 1.9 percent per year while operating expenditures outpace average annual revenue
growth by 1.1 percent per year or 3.0 percent.
After including amounts necessary for reserves and capital, there is a shortfall every year of the
forecast. The shortfall is created by a desire to cash finance most capital projects. This is
anticipated and adjustments can be made to address funding levels. It is important to note that
reducing amounts spent on capital should not be viewed as budget cuts (or savings) rather is a
conscious decision to defer spending to future years. The liability still exists. Reserve spending
should be viewed in the same light.
While efforts will continue to focus on how to deliver the same high level of services at lower unit
costs, staff recognizes that revenues will also need to be reviewed. Every opportunity to grow
the sales tax base should continue to be considered. Staff must ensure that revenues are
reviewed for adequacy (fees), efficiency (collections), and efficacy (diversified). New revenue
sources should be researched, discussed, and if warranted, presented to the Village Board for
consideration.
This report will be used as a guide for the development of the FY 2022 Budget and will help shape
the discussion about how the Village adapts to the current and future financial landscape. Staff
seeks further input from the Village Board on the operating forecast.
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion
Attached for the Board's discussion is the Twenty -Year Water Rate Pro -forma which reflect the latest
rates and capital expenditures.
ATTACHMENTS:
• BOT Memo 6.2.21 (DOCX)
• Water Pro Forma 2021 pdf (PDF)
Trustee Liaison
Weidenfeld
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Chris Black, Finance
Updated: 6/3/2021 11:05 AM
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BUFFALO (TROVE
TO: Dane C. Bragg, Village Manager
FROM: Chris Black, Finance Director
DATE: June 2, 2021
RE: FY 2021 20-year Water Pro -Forma
Background
In 2012, the Village developed a 20-year Water and Sewer Fund pro -forma to evaluate the water and
sewer system's infrastructure needs. As identified in previous pro-formas, the Village's historical rates
were not sufficient to fund water and sewer operations and capital needs. As a result, in 2019, the
Village Board directed staff to develop a formal funding strategy for the Water and Sewer Fund that
will allow needed capital improvement to occur over the next 20 years. The goal was to develop a
funding strategy to cover $150 million of sewer/water infrastructure with no impact to the tax levy and
maintain a competitive rate amongst other providers within the region. As a result, the Village Board
adopted a new rate structure and fixed facility fee, effective January 2020. Furthermore, the Village
implemented a new local motor fuel tax in effort to align roadwork with water/sewer improvements.
For the Board's review is an updated 20-year water pro -forma reflecting the new rate structure as well
as the issuance of debt occurring in 2020. The pro -forma shows that Public Works is able to complete
over $150 million in water and sewer capital infrastructure through 2039. It should be noted that the
pro -forma does not include any future revenues associated with providing water to the unincorporated
Pekara subdivision. Should the Village Board and Lake County approve such an agreement, the pro -
forma will be updated to reflect the additional revenue.
The Village maintained a water and sewer rate of $1.80/1,000 gallons for a period of twenty three
years (1983-2005). One significant reason leading to this period of rate stability was due to the age of
the water and sewer infrastructure. During the peak growth decades of the 1980's and 1990's,
developers donated approximately 53 percent of the water and sewer system assets. Through a
combination of minimal capital expenses, receipt of building and development fees, coupled with a
period of growing water consumption, the Water Fund was able to generate strong cash reserves to
allow for a strategy of pay-as-you-go financing for future infrastructure repair. Funding for future
infrastructure replacement (funding depreciation) was never a component of the rate structure.
Beginning in 2003, a pattern of declining water usage started. In 2002, 1.63 billion gallons of water
were billed. In 2020, 1.15 billion gallons were billed, a decrease of nearly 30%. There is no expectation
that the amount of water billed will reach those levels again absent a significant drought or the addition
of heavy industrial uses. The following chart shows the annual gallons billed since 2010.
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Annuall Gallons Billed (in -thousands)
The latest pro -forma uses an estimate of 1.15 billion gallons and will carry forward through the next
20 years. Although there will be an increase in total consumers over the next two decades with Link
Crossing and the Lake Cook Corridor Developments, continued conservation efforts, weather patterns,
and other impacts on water usage could partially counterbalance that growth.
Water and e eSystem Assets
The utility system consists of 186 linear miles of water and sewer main. Based on actual experience in
the field, the service life of the water main infrastructure is 65 years. Over the next 20 years, it is
estimated that 24 percent of the water mains will reach their useful life. As the first iterations of
infrastructure replacement have come due, the Village has engaged in extensive study of the system and
developed a replacement program, culminating in 2020's Infrastructure Modernization Program. The
following chart shows the pattern of construction of water main since 1929.
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Sewer assets have a longer life span as the structures are not pressurized. The Village's preferred
approach is to line existing sanitary sewer mains, thereby extending the life considerably while reducing
the life cycle cost of the asset. As a general rule, sanitary sewer lining can extend the life of a gravity -fed
main by 50 years.
Recent ate Changes
Fixed Facility Fee
As recommended in the water and sewer rate analysis prepared by Strand and Associates, the Village
Board implemented a new fixed facility fee per metered utility account, starting in 2020. The fixed
facility fee is a flat rate assessed to each metered account for access to the water and sewer system.
The fixed fees collected are used for the maintenance and replacement of the capital infrastructure for
the delivery of clean water and the removal of the wastewater. The current fee schedule is as follows:
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The fixed fee will be evaluated every five years by utilizingthe aggregate Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) over
the preceding five-year period to determine if the rate must be increased. The 20-Year Water/Sewer
Pro -Forma assumes a 10 percent increase to the facility fee to occur in 2025.
Water/Sewer Rate
The Village's consumption model is driven by water rate and consumer use. The fees collected from
system users should cover operating expenses such as the cost of the water sourced from the
Northwest Water Commission as well as the cost for pumping, storage and distribution. In 2020, the
Village Board approved a one-time 11 percent increase to meet and sustain growth in operating
expenditures. Beginning in 2021, this rate will increase each year by4 percent, as adopted by ordinance
by the Village Board. The combined sewer and water rate per 1,000 gallons is $7.35.
Water and Sewer Fund Financials
Historically, the Water and Sewer Fund addressed infrastructure maintenance and improvement on a
pay as you go basis. Due to the relative age of the system, many system repairs and replacements are
coming due over the next 20 years based on the growth periods for the Village. Since 2012, $18.7
million in infrastructure repairs and improvements has been spent, including $6 million in water meter
replacement costs. The meter replacement costs were funded through an installment note scheduled
to be retired in 2029.
As noted, the Village Board approved two revenue streams, a fixed facility fee combined with a
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water/sewer rate increase and a local motor fuel tax to fund capital improvements. These actions
allow the Village to address the first generation of major water and sewer infrastructure replacement
as well as street repair and replacement. By combining utility and street improvements, the Village is
able to comprehensively address repairs and improvements in neighborhoods and limit disruption to
residents.
In May 2020, the Board also approved the issuance of a bond totaling $26 million - $13 million for
water/sewer and $13 million for streets, to begin the Infrastructure Modernization Program. Over the
next five years, the Village will invest approximately $50 million into water, sanitary sewer and streets.
The long-term goal is to transition from a debt/cash strategy to a cash -only strategy (pay-as-you-go) to
fund all system replacements.
From 2021 through 2025, the Village has programmed $31 million in water and sewer capital projects.
The Village completed approximately $4 million in capital projects in FY 2020.
Many of these projects are identified on the Vi.18 s......_Usiit as part of the Infrastructure
Modernization Program. From 2025 through 2029, the Water and Sewer fund will be self -funded for E
necessary capital improvements. In 2030 and again in 2033, the Village will need to issue additional 4
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planning, Public Works is able to complete over $150 million in water and sewer capital infrastructure o
through 2039, consistent with the recommendations of the Strand & Associates water/sewer system
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends discussion.
Staff will present an overview of the progress to date and next steps on the Code Review Project
ATTACHMENTS:
• Memo - Board Presentation June 2021 (DOCX)
• Code Review - Defined Terms (DOCX)
Trustee Liaison
Weidenfeld
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Brett Robinson, Finance
Updated: 6/3/2021 9:55 AM
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V11,1AGE OF
BUFFALO GCY'OVE
DATE: May 27, 2021
TO: Dane Bragg, Village Manager
FROM: Brett Robinson, Administrative Services Director
RE: Code Review Status Update
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Staff have completed the first pass through of the review process of the Code definitions and defined
terms. The attached list represents staff's work which largely comprised of reviewing all defined
terms to ensure consistency throughout the code when possible. For Instance "Village" is currently
defined 10 different ways throughout the code, the proposed revision is defined as "the Village of
Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois municipal corporation". As each Chapter of
the Code is reviewed staff will continue to work to pare down the definitions of similar terms,
however in many cases the meaning of a term is largely tied to the chapter of the code and broader
definitions simply will not work. A good example of this is "Act" which has different meanings based
upon the chapter in which it is used, as shown below.
18.04.020 "Act" means "an act in relation to the regulation of the rivers, lakes and streams of the
State of Illinois," 615 ILCS 5/5 et seq.
3.60.030 "Act" means the "Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act."
13.04.280 1."Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 et seq
5.44.010 A. "Act" means the Illinois Massage Licensing Act (225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 57/1 et
seq.).
5.45.010 A. "Act" means the Illinois Massage Licensing Act (225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 57/1 et
seq.).
5.82.010 "Act" shall mean the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-1 et seq., as may be
amended from time to time.
Staff will continue to refine the defined terms in the attached document as the project progresses
through a review of each chapter.
Staff will begin to review "Title 1— General Provisions". This section of the code details, code
adoptions, revocations, penalties, fines and fees, as wells as general language used throughout the
code. The review of "Title 1— General Provisions" is expected to take about eight weeks, at which
time a redline version of the title and chapter of the code showing proposed changes will be brought
back to the Village Board for review and comment. Once the entire code has been reviewed and
presented to the board, staff will come before the Board with a final draft of the code for review and
approval.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
1.04.010 A. "Board" or "the Board" means the Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo Grove,
Illinois.
1.04.010 B. "Corporate Authorities" means the President and Board of Trustees.
1.04.010 D. "Law" denotes applicable federal law, the Constitution and statutes of the State of Illinois,
the ordinances of the Village of Buffalo Grove, and, when appropriate, any and all rules and regulations
which may be promulgated thereunder.
1.04.010 E. "May" is permissive.
1.04.010 F. "Month" means a calendar month.
1.04.010 G. "Must" and "Shall" are each mandatory.
1.04.010 H. "Oath" includes an affirmation or declaration in all cases in which, by law, an affirmation
may be substituted for an oath, and in such cases the words "swear" and "sworn" shall be equivalent to
the words "affirm" and "affirmed."
1.04.0101. "Owner" applied to a building or land, includes any part owner, joint owner, tenant in
common, joint tenant, tenant by the entirety, of the whole or a part of such building or land.
1.04.010 J. "Person" includes a natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership,
association, club, company, corporation, business, trust, organization, limited liability company or
combination of individuals of whatever form or character, or the manager, lessee, agent, servant, officer
or employee of any of them.
1.04.010 K. "Personal Property" includes money, goods, chattels, things in action and evidences of
debt.
1.04.010 L. "Preceding" and "Following" mean next before and next after, respectively.
1.04.010 M. "President" means the President of the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
1.04.010 N. Property includes any real estate, including improvements thereon, and tangible personal
property.
1.04.0100. "Real Property" includes lands, tenements and hereditaments.
1.04.010 P. "Sidewalk" means that portion of a street between the curbline and the adjacent
property line intended for the use of pedestrians.
1.04.010 Q. "State" means the State of Illinois.
1.04.010 R. "Street" includes all streets, highways, avenues, lanes, alleys, courts, places, squares,
curbs, or other public ways in this Village which have been or may hereafter be dedicated and open to
public use, or such other public property so designated in any law of this state.
1.04.010 S. "Tenant" and "Occupant," applied to a building or land, include any person who occupies
the whole or a part of such building or land, whether alone or with others.
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1.04.010 T. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
1.04.010 U. "Written" includes printed, typewritten, or otherwise reproduced in permanent, visible
form.
1.04.010 V. "Year" means a calendar year, unless otherwise specified.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
2.48.010 A. "Business Entity" means any organization or enterprise operated for profit, including,
but not limited to a proprietorship, partnership, firm, business trust, joint venture, syndicate, corporation
or association.
2.48.010 B. "Consultant" means any persons with professional or technical expertise retained by
the Village to provide professional or technical advice to the Village.
2.48.010 C. "Gift" means any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, of a market value in
excess of one hundred dollars obtained by an individual without the payment of the property's full market
value. Gifts from an individual's spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, parent -in-
law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt , uncle or first cousin, or the spouse of any such person, or gifts to
a church, religious or charitable organization qualified as such under the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code shall not be considered gifts for the purposes of this definition. Gifts of informational
material such as books, pamphlets, reports, calendars or periodicals shall not be considered gifts for the
purposes of this definition.
2.48.010 D. "Immediate Family" means an individual's spouse, dependent children, or others if the
interest herein required to be disclosed is constructively controlled bythe person required to file a conflict
of interest disclaimer and/or a statement of economic interest pursuant to state statutes.
2.48.010 E. "Income" means salary, wage, advance, payment, fee, honorarium or any other
consideration for personal, professional, or commercial services, rent, dividends, interest, capital gains
received from the sale of real or personal property, stocks or bonds, return of capital, forgiveness or
payment of indebtedness, discount in the price of anything of value unless the discount is available to
members of the public without regard to official status, rebate, reimbursement for expenses, contribution
to an insurance or pension program paid by any person other than an employer. Income also includes a
pro rata share of any income of any business entity or trust in which the individual or spouse owns directly,
indirectly or beneficially, a five percent or greater interest.
2.48.010 F. "Interest in Real Property" means and includes, but is not limited to the following: legal
or equitable title; a beneficial interest in any trust (including a land trust); any assignment of any interest
from a beneficiary or any other party of an interest; a power to direct conveyances; a right to receive rents
or proceeds from the property; a lien; a tax sale certificate; an option; or any other financial interest, real
or personal, direct or indirect in such property including status as a nominee or undisclosed principal.
2.48.010 G. "Payment" means a payment, distribution, transfer, loan, advance, deposit, gift or other
rendering of money, property, services or anything else of value, whether tangible or intangible.
2.48.010 H. "Person" means an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate,
business trust, company, corporation, association, committee and any other organization or group of
persons acting in concert.
2.48.0101. "Public Official" means any person who seeks to be elected or is elected to any public
office in the Village, or is appointed a member of any commission, committee, or board of the Village, and
all department heads, and other employees as designated by the Village Manager.
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2.48.010 J. "Purchase Transaction" means a purchase, or a contract to purchase goods or services of
any kind.
2.48.010 K. "Supplier" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, joint
venture, sole proprietor, or other business entity which enters into a purchase transaction with the
Village.
2.56.010 A. "State of Emergency" means: 1. Any natural disaster or man-made calamity, including
flood, conflagration, cyclone, tornado, earthquake or explosion, within the corporate limits of the Village
resulting in the death or injury of persons or the destruction of property to such an extent that
extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the public health, safety and welfare; or 2. A riot or
unlawful assembly characterized by the use of actual force or violence or any threat to use force if
accompanied by immediate power to execute by three or more persons acting together without authority
of law, and such riot or unlawful assembly may result in the death or injury of persons or the destruction
of property to such an extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the public health, and
welfare.
2.56.010 B. "Curfew" means a prohibition against any person or persons walking, running, loitering,
standing or motoring upon any alley, street, highway, public property or vacant premises within the
corporate limits of the Village, except officials of any governmental unit and persons officially designated
to duty with reference to a state of emergency duly declared by executive order hereunder.
2.70.040 A. "Elected Official" means the Village President (Mayor), Village Trustees and the Village
Clerk of the Village Board of the Village of Buffalo Grove, irrespective of whether the person holding any
such office was elected, appointed to fill a vacancy, or succeeded by operation of law. However, in the
event the Village of Buffalo Grove adopts another form of municipal government, "Elected Official" shall
mean all officials holding offices regularly filled by election under such form of government.
2.70.040 B. "Local Electoral Board" shall consist of the municipal officers designated as the municipal
officers electoral board in the Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/10-9(3)) relating to the election of municipal
officers, namely the Village President, Village Clerk and Senior Trustee. However, whenever a Recall
Petition comes before the Local Electoral Board in which a member of the Local Electoral Board is a subject
of the Recall Petition, that member shall be disqualified to serve on the Local Electoral Board and be
replaced in the manner provided in the Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/10-9).
2.70.040 C. "Senior Trustee," for the purpose of service on the Local Electoral Board under this
Chapter, shall be the Village Trustee who has served the greatest number of years. However, if two or
more Village Trustees are of the same seniority, then the Senior Trustee shall be determined by a drawing
of blind lots by those Village Trustees, be administered by the Village Manager and witnessed by the other
members of the Local Electoral Board.
2.70.040 D. "Elector" means any person registered to vote under the laws of the State of Illinois
whose residence from which he or she is registered to vote lies within the corporate boundaries of the
Village of Buffalo Grove.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
3.20.080 A. "Corporate Authorities" shall mean the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove then holding office.
3.20.080 B. "Project" means any industrial project or pollution control project or multi -family housing
project or a combination thereof located within the Village.
3.20.080 C. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.24.020 A. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.24.020 B. "Industrial Project" includes any capital project, including one or more buildings and
other structures, improvements, machinery and equipment whether or not on the same site or sites now
existing, or hereafter acquired, suitable for use by any manufacturing, industrial , research, or commercial
enterprise, including but not limited to use as a factory, mill, processing plant, assembly plant, packaging
plant, fabrication plant, office building, industrial distribution center, warehouse, repair, overhaul or
service facility, freight terminal, research facility, test facility, commercial facility, and including also the
sites thereof and other rights in land therefor whether improved or unimproved, site preparation and
landscaping and all appurtenances and facilities incidental thereto such as utilities, access roads, railroad
sidings, truck docking and similar facilities, parking facilities, dockage, wharfage, and other improvements
necessary and convenient thereto, and also including any land, buildings, machinery and equipment
comprising an addition to, or renovation, rehabilitation or improvement of any existing capital project.
3.24.020 C. "Person" means an individual, partnership, co- partnership, firm, company, corporation
(including public utilities), association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, state
agency, or any other legal entity, or its legal representative, agent or assigns.
3.24.020 D "Pollution" means any form of environmental pollution including, but not limited to,
water pollution, air pollution, land pollution, solid waste pollution, thermal pollution, radiation
contamination, or noise pollution as determined by the various standards prescribed by the State of
Illinois, the federal government or other governmental entities and including, but not limited to, anything
which is considered as pollution or environmental damage in the Environmental Protection Act, compiled
as Paragraphs 1001 through 1051, Chapter 1111/2, III. Rev. Stats, 1983, and any amendment thereto and
substitution therefor.
3.24.020 E. "Pollution Control Facility" means any land, interest in land, building, structure, facility,
system, fixture, improvement, appurtenance, addition, machinery or equipment, or any combination
thereof, and all real and personal property deemed necessary therewith, having to do with or the end
purpose of which is, reducing, controlling or preventing pollution.
3.24.020 F. "Project" means any industrial project, multi -family housing project or pollution control
facility, or any combination thereof.
3.24.020 G. "Project Costs" means and includes the sum total of all reasonable or necessary costs
incidental to the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, repair, alteration, improvement and extension
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of a project, including without limitation the cost of feasibility studies, market surveys, and other studies
and surveys; costs of required contributions to units of government; real estate taxes through the
estimated date of completion of the project; preparation of plans and specifications and other
architectural and engineering services; legal, financial consulting, marketing, and other special services;
underwriting and financing costs; acquisition, demolition, construction, equipment and site development
of new and rehabilitated buildings; rehabilitation, reconstruction, repair or remodeling of existing
buildings; and all other necessary and incidental expenses, including an initial debt service reserve
together with estimated interest on bonds issued to finance a project to a date six months subsequent to
the estimated date of completion of the project, and any costs or expenses which may be financed under
the provisions of Section 103(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 as amended.
3.24.020 H. "Corporate Authorities" means the President and Board of Trustees of the Village.
3.24.0201. "Multi -family Housing Project" means a capital project consisting of one or more
buildings or structures undertaken to provide residential rental housing, including residential rental
housing for persons and families of low or moderate income, and facilities that are functionally related
and subordinate to such residential rental housing facilities.
3.24.020 J. "Chapter" means this Chapter 3.24 of the Village Municipal Code.
3.24.020 K. "Holder" or "Bondholder" means, with respect to any bond issued under the authority
of this Chapter: 1. the bearer of any coupon bond or coupon; or 2. The registered owner of any fully
registered bond.
3.44.010 A. "Beneficial Interest" means any interest, regardless of how small or minimal such interest
may be, in a land trust held by a trustee for the beneficiaries of such land trust.
3.44.010 B. "Deed" means all documents transferring or reflecting the transfer of legal title, equitable
title, or both legal and equitable title to real property, or the beneficial interest in a land trust. Delivery of
any deed shall be deemed to have occurred when the transferee or purchaser, or his or her representative
or agent, receives possession of a valid assignment of a beneficial interest.
3.44.010 C. "Person" means any natural person, receiver, administrator, executor, conservator,
assignee, trust in perpetuity, trust, estate, firm, copartnership, joint venture, club, company, joint stock
company, business trust, municipal corporation, political subdivision of the state, domestic or foreign
corporation, association, syndicate, society or any group of individuals acting as a unit, whether mutual,
cooperative, fraternal, nonprofit or otherwise, and the United States or any instrumentality thereof.
Whenever the term "person" is used in any clause prescribing and imposing a penalty, the term as applied
to associations shall mean the owners or part-owners thereof, and as applied to corporations, the officers
thereof.
3.44.010 D. "Recordation" means the recording of deeds with the office of the recorder of deeds or
the registration of deeds with the registrar of title, either Cook or Lake County, Illinois.
3.44.010 E. "Value" means the amount of the full actual consideration for any transfer covered
hereunder, including the amount of any mortgage or other lien to which the sale is subject or the amount
of any mortgage or other lien, assumed by the grantee or purchaser.
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3.48.010 "Alcoholic Liquor" means any alcohol, spirits, wine or beer as regulated in Chapter 5.20
of the Municipal Code, which is sold at retail either for consumption on the premises where sold or is sold
in its original package for consumption off the premises.
3.48.010 "Liquor Facility" means any establishment licensed under the provisions of Chapter 5.20
of the Municipal Code.
3.48.010 "Municipal Code" means the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
3.48.010 "Prepared Food Facility" means establishments subject to the licensing requirements of
Chapter 5.04 of the Municipal Code and includes any place at which food items are served and/or
prepared where said food items are intended to be, or are permitted to be, consumed on the premises,
including, but not limited to those establishments commonly called an inn, restaurant, eating place, drive-
in restaurant, bakery, buffet, cafeteria, cafe, lunch counter, fast food outlet, catering service, coffee shop,
diner, sandwich shop, soda fountain, tavern, bar, cocktail lounge, soft drink parlor, ice cream parlor, tea
room, delicatessen, movie theater, mobile food or beverage or ice cream vehicle, hotel, motel or club.
Where a facility is only partially intended to permit on -site consumption of food (such as grocery store
with a prepared food service area), only that portion of the facility selling prepared food shall be
considered a prepared food facility. A "prepared food facility" does not include churches, public or private
schools, boarding houses, day care centers, nursing homes, retirement centers or similar residential care
facilities or programs for the central preparation of meals to be delivered and consumed at private
residences of invalids or the elderly, coin operated automatic food item dispensing machines,
confectionary stores, and facilities of not -for -profit associations or corporations.
3.48.010 "Prepared Food" means and includes any solid, semi -solid, or liquid (including both
alcoholic and non-alcoholic liquid), powder, or other food substance used or intended to be used for
human internal consumption and which has been prepared for immediate consumption.
3.48.010 "Purchase at Retail" means to obtain for use or consumption in exchange for a
consideration, whether in the form of money, credits, barter of any other nature, and not for resale.
3.48.010 "Retailer" means any person who sells or offers for sale, prepared food and/or liquor for
use or consumption and not for resale.
3.48.010 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.52.010 "Convenience Permit System" means a system that permits the prepayment of daily fees
for a two -month, pre -established period of time as set forth by the Village.
3.52.010 "Daily Fee" means the amount required to be paid, as set forth from time -to -time in this
Chapter, for the purpose of parking within the Village's commuter parking lot that will be deposited into
the appropriate fee collection system established by the Village. The payment of this fee only permits
parking for the date of such payment.
3.56.010 A. "Gross Charges" means the amount paid to a telecommunications retailer for the act or
privilege of originating or receiving telecommunications within the Village, and for all services rendered
in connection therewith, valued in money whether paid in money or otherwise, including cash, credits,
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services, and property of every kind or nature, and shall be determined without any deduction on account
of the cost of such telecommunications, the cost of the materials used, labor or service costs, or any other
expense whatsoever. In case credit is extended, the amount thereof shall be included only as and when
paid. "Gross charges" for private line service shall include charges imposed at each channel point within
the Village, charges for the channel mileage between each channel point within the Village, and charges
for that portion of the interstate inter -office channel provided within the Village. However, "gross
charges" shall not include: 1. Any amounts added to a purchaser's bill because of a charge made under: a.
The fee imposed by this section, b. Additional charges added to a purchaser's bill under Section 9-221 or
9-222 of the Public Utilities Act, c. Amounts collected under Section 8-11-17 of the Illinois Municipal Code,
d. The tax imposed by the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act, e. 911 surcharges, or f. The tax imposed
by Section 4251 of the Internal Revenue Code; 2. Charges for a sent collect telecommunication received
outside the Village; 3. Charges for leased time on equipment or charges for the storage of data or
information or subsequent retrieval or the processing of data or information intended to change its form
or content. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to, the use of calculators, computers, data
processing equipment, tabulating equipment, or accounting equipment and also includes the usage of
computers under a time-sharing agreement; 4. Charges for customer equipment, including such
equipment that is leased or rented by the customer from any source, wherein such charges are
disaggregated and separately identified from other charges; 5. Charges to business enterprises certified
under Section 9-222.1 of the Public Utilities Act to the extent of such exemption and during the period of
time specified by the Village; 6. Charges for telecommunications and all services and equipment provided
in connection therewith between a parent corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries or between
wholly owned subsidiaries, and only to the extent that the charges between the parent corporation and
wholly owned subsidiaries or between wholly owned subsidiaries represent expense allocation between
the corporations and not the generation of profit other than a regulatory required profit for the
corporation rendering such services; 7. Bad debts ("bad debt" means any portion of a debt that is related
to a sale at retail for which gross charges are not otherwise deductible or excludable that has become
worthless or uncollectible, as determined under applicable federal income tax standards; if the portion of
the debt deemed to be bad is subsequently paid, the retailer shall report and pay the tax on that portion
during the reporting period in which the payment is made); 8. Charges paid by inserting coins in coin -
operated telecommunications devices; or 9. Charges for telecommunications and all services and
equipment provided to the Village.
3.56.010 B. "Public Right -of -Way" means any municipal street, alley, water or public right-of-way
dedicated or commonly used for utility purposes, including utility easements wherein the Village has
acquired the right and authority to locate or permit the location of utilities consistent with
telecommunications facilities. "Public right-of-way" shall not include any real or personal Village property
that is not specifically described in the previous sentence and shall not include Village buildings and other
structures or improvements, regardless of whether they are situated in the public right-of-way.
3.56.010 C. "Retailer Maintaining a Place of Business in this State," or any like term, means and
includes any retailer having or maintaining within the State of Illinois, directly or by a subsidiary, an office,
distribution facilities, transmission facilities, sales office, warehouse, or other place of business, or any
agent or other representative operating within this state under the authority of the retailer or its
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subsidiary, irrespective of whether such place of business or agent or other representative is located here
permanently or temporarily, or whether such retailer or subsidiary is licensed to do business in this state.
3.56.010 D. "Sale of Telecommunications at Retail" means the transmitting, supplying, or furnishing
of telecommunications and all services rendered in connection therewith for a consideration, other than
between a parent corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries or between wholly owned subsidiaries,
when the gross charge made by one such corporation to another such corporation is not greater than the
gross charge paid to the retailer for their use or consumption and not for sale.
3.56.010 E. "Service Address" means the location of telecommunications equipment from which
telecommunications services are originated or at which telecommunications services are received. If this
is not a defined location, as in the case of wireless telecommunications, paging systems, maritime
systems, air -to -ground systems, and the like, "service address" shall mean the location of the customer's
primary use of the telecommunications equipment as defined by the location in Illinois where bills are
sent.
3.56.010 F. "Telecommunications" includes, but is not limited to, messages or information
transmitted through use of local, toll, and wide area telephone service, channel services, telegraph
services, teletypewriter service, computer exchange services, private line services, specialized mobile
radio services, or any other transmission of messages or information by electronic or similar means,
between or among points by wire, cable, fiber optics, laser, microwave, radio, satellite, or similar facilities.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, "telecommunications" shall also include wireless
telecommunications as hereinafter defined. "Telecommunications" shall not include value added services
in which computer processing applications are used to act on the form, content, code, and protocol of the
information for purposes other than transmission. "Telecommunications" shall not include purchase of
telecommunications by a telecommunications service provider for use as a component part of the service
provided by him or her to the ultimate retail consumer who originates or terminates the end -to -end
communications. Retailer access charges, right of access charges, charges for use of intercompany
facilities, and all telecommunications resold in the subsequent provision and used as a component of, or
integrated into, end -to -end telecommunications service shall not be included in gross charges as sales for
resale. "Telecommunications" shall not include the provision of cable services through a cable system as
defined in the Cable Communications Act of 1984 (47 U.S.C. Sections 521 and following) as now or
hereafter amended or cable or other programming services subject to an open video system fee payable
to the Village through an open video system as defined in the Rules of the Federal Communications
Commission (47 C.D.F. 76.1550 and following) as now or hereafter amended.
3.56.010 G. "Telecommunications Provider" means: 1. Any telecommunications retailer; and 2. Any
person that is not a telecommunications retailer that installs, owns, operates or controls equipment in
the public right-of-way that is used or designed to be used to transmit telecommunications in any form.
3.56.010 H. "Telecommunications Retailer" or "Retailer" or "Carrier" means and includes every
person engaged in the business of making sales of telecommunications at retail as defined in this section.
The Village may, in its discretion, upon application, authorize the collection of the fee hereby imposed by
any retailer not maintaining a place of business within this state, who, to the satisfaction of the Village,
furnishes adequate security to ensure collection and payment of the fee. When so authorized, it shall be
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the duty of such retailer to pay the fee upon all of the gross charges for telecommunications in the same
manner and subject to the same requirements as a retailer maintaining a place of business within the
Village.
3.60.030 "Act" means the "Local Government Taxpayers' Bill of Rights Act."
3.60.030 "Corporate Authorities" means the Village's President and Board of Trustees.
3.60.030 "Local Tax Administrator," the Village's Director of Finance and General Services, is
charged with the administration and collection of the locally imposed and administered taxes, including
staff, employees or agents to the extent they are authorized by the local tax administrator to act in the
local tax administrator's stead. The local tax administrator shall have the authority to implement the terms
of this Chapter to give full effect to this Chapter. The exercise of such authority by the local tax
administrator shall not be inconsistent with this Chapter and the Act.
3.60.030 "Locally Imposed and Administered Tax" or "tax" means each tax imposed by the Village
that is collected or administered by the Village not an agency or department of the state. It does not
include any taxes imposed upon real property under the Property Tax Code or fees collected by the Village
other than infrastructure maintenance fees.
3.60.030 "Notice" means each audit notice, collection notice or other similar notice or
communication in connection with each of the Village's locally imposed and administered taxes.
3.60.030 "Tax Ordinance" means each ordinance adopted by the Village that imposes any locally
imposed and administered tax.
3.60.030 "Taxpayer" means any person required to pay any locally imposed and administered tax
and generally includes the person upon whom the legal incidence of such tax is placed and with respect
to consumer taxes includes the business or entity required to collect and pay the locally imposed and
administered tax to the Village.
3.60.030 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.65.020 A. "Person" means any individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, joint stock
company, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, municipal corporation or political
subdivision of this state, or a receiver, trustee, conservator or other representative appointed by order of
any court.
3.65.020 B. "Public Utility" means a public utility as defined in Section 3-105 of the Public Utilities
Act.
3.65.020 C. "Public Utilities Act" means the Public Utilities Act as amended, (220 ILCS 5/1-101 et
seq.).
3.65.020 D. "Retail Purchaser" means any Person who purchases gas in a Sale at Retail.
3.65.020 E. "Sale at Retail" means any sale of gas by a retailer to a Person for use or consumption,
and not for resale. For this purpose, the term "retailer" means any Person engaged in the business of
distributing, supplying, furnishing or selling gas.
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3.65.020 F. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.66.010 A. "Person" means any individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, joint stock
company, joint venture, corporation, limited liability company, municipal corporation or political
subdivision of this state, or a receiver, trustee, conservator or other representative appointed by order of
any court.
3.66.010 B. "Person Maintaining a Place of Business in this State" means any person having or
maintaining within this State, directly or by a subsidiary or other affiliate, an office, generation facility,
distribution facility, transmission facility, sales office or other place of business, or any employee, agent,
or other representative operating within this State under the authority of the person or its subsidiary or
other affiliate, irrespective of whether such place of business or agent or other representative is located
in this state permanently or temporarily, or whether such person, subsidiary or other affiliate is licensed
or qualified to do business in this State.
3.66.010 C. "Public Utility" means a public utility as defined in Section 3-105 of the Public Utilities
Act.
3.66.010 D. "Public Utilities Act" means the Public Utilities Act as amended, (220 ILCS 5/1-101 et
seq.).
3.66.010 E. "Purchaser" means any Person who uses or consumes, within the corporate limits of the
Village, electricity acquired in a Purchase at Retail.
3.66.010 F. "Purchase at Retail" means any acquisition of electricity by a purchaser for purposes of
use or consumption, and not for resale, but shall not include the use of electricity by a public utility directly
in the generation, production, transmission, delivery or sale of electricity.
3.66.010 G. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
3.71.010 "Delinquent Accounts" means an account for which the billing amount has not been paid
within the prescribed period of time as specified on the utility bill or stormwater invoice.
3.71.010 "Parcel" means an area of land within the corporate limits of the Village that has been
established by a plat or other legal means and has been assigned a Property Index Number (PIN) by the
County in which the Parcel is located.
3.71.010 "Stormwater System", means the system of conveyances owned and operated by the
Village and designed for or used in the collection, control, transportation, treatment or discharge of
stormwater, including but not limited to storm sewers, storm drains, curbs, gutters, ditches, detention
ponds or basins, dams, river impoundment, manmade channels or storm drains, and flood control
facilities, and any appurtenances thereto.
3.71.010 "Stormwater Utility", means the Village of Buffalo Grove Stormwater Utility established
by this Chapter for the management, operation, maintenance, engineering, planning and capital
investments related to the Stormwater System.
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3.71.010 "Undeveloped Parcel" means a Parcel of land that remains in its natural state with no
impervious area.
3.71.010 "User" means the owner of a Parcel that uses, benefits from or connects to the Village's
Stormwater System.
3.73.020 A. "Motor Fuel" Any volatile and inflammable liquid and gas produced, blended or
compounded for the purposes of or which is suitable for operating motor fuel vehicles, as defined herein.
3.73.020 B. "Person" Any individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, corporation, joint
venture, joint stock company, limited liability company, municipal corporation or political subdivision of
this state, or a receiver, trustee, conservator, legal representative, or other legally recognized entity.
3.73.020 C. "Motor Fuel Retailer or Retail Dealer" Any person who is engaged in the business of
selling motor fuel in the Village of Buffalo Grove to a purchaser for the purchaser's use or consumption,
and not for resale in any form.
3.73.020 D. "Sale at Retail" Any sale to a person for that person's use or consumption and not for
resale to another.
3.73.020 E. "Sale, Retail or Purchase" Any transfer of ownership or title or both, any exchange or any
barter, whether conditional or otherwise, in any manner or by any means whatsoever for consideration.
3.73.020 F. "Use" The exercise of any right to, or power over, motor fuel incident to the ownership
thereof, including, but not limited to, the receipt of vehicle fuel by any person into a fuel supply tank of
a vehicle.
3.73.020 G. "Vehicle" Any machine or device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may
be transported or drawn upon a rail, street, road, highway or otherwise upon land, in or upon water.
"Vehicle" shall include, but not be limited to, automobiles, trucks, buses, trains, motorcycles, and boats.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
5.04.010 A. "Accessory Use" means a use customarily and exclusively incidental to the principal
building or use which it serves and which is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or
use.
5.04.010 B. "Business Activity" means and includes the following: 1. "Adult Use Cannabis
Dispensary:" An adult -use cannabis dispensary shall be defined as a facility operated by an organization
or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire
cannabis from licensed cannabis business organizations for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis,
cannabis -infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related supplies to purchasers orto qualified
registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers, per the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-
0027), as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations promulgated thereunder. 2. "Food
establishment" means a building or premises or a portion thereof, the principal use of which is for the
sale or dispensing or distribution or serving or storage of food, foodstuff or drink for consumption on or
off the premises, or serving or storage of food, foodstuff or drink for consumption on or off the premises
or in or out of the building; facilities commonly known as "mini -marts" will fall under this definition. 3.
"Retail and wholesale sales establishment" means a building or premises or portion thereof, the
principal use of which is for the sale or distribution of any commodity or material goods for a price or fee
by a seller to a consumer or by one business to another business. The sale or distribution of a commodity
or material good is not included or related to the services of food establishments or service
establishments. 4. "Service establishment" means a building or premises or a portion thereof, the
principal use of which is for the rendering of personal or material services for a price or fee whether or
not a commodity or material good is worked upon or exchanged. 5. "Industrial establishment" means a
building or premises or a portion thereof, the principal use of which is for manufacturing, including
assembly, processing, fabrication, storage or warehousing, including scientific or manufacturing research,
engineering and development. 6. "Hotel/motel establishment" means any building in which more than
five rooms or suites are reserved to provide living and sleeping accommodations for temporary guests.
7. "Food processing with accessory food retail establishment" means an establishment, building, or
premises or a portion thereof, the principal use of which is to manufacture, process, store and distribute
food or food products on a wholesale basis. The accessory food retail use would be a subordinate use and
would be commonly known as an "outlet" type store.
5.04.010 C. "Floor Area" means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a
building and its accessory buildings measured in square feet from the exterior face of exterior walls, or
from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but not including interior parking spaces or loading
spaces for motor vehicles.
5.04.010 D. "Licensees" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, trust or
any other legal entity licensed or subject to license.
5.08.010 "Amusement Activity" An "amusement activity" within the terms of this section includes
art festivals, concerts, carnivals, circuses, fairs, trade shows, trade amusements, boxing and wrestling
exhibitions, traveling shows and any other similar or related type of activity conducted forthe furtherance
of a business enterprise.
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5.08.010 A. "Business" means a voluntary organization composed of individuals and businesses who
have joined together to advance the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of the Village.
5.08.010 B. "Charitable" means an organization or institution organized and operated to benefit an
indefinite number of the public. The service rendered to those eligible for benefits must also confer some
benefit on the public.
5.08.010 C. "Educational" means an organization or institution organized and operated to provide
systematic instruction in useful branches of learning by methods common to schools and institutions of
learning which compare favorably in their scope and intensity with the course of study presented in tax -
supported schools. In addition, recognized and duly constituted clubs and service organizations that
operate within a school or institution as intended by this definition shall also be considered as part of the
educational organization.
5.08.010 D. "Fraternal" means an organization of persons having a common interest, the primary
interest of which is to both promote the welfare of the members and to provide assistance to the general
public in such a way as to lessen the burdens of government by caring for those that otherwise would be
cared for by the government.
5.08.010 E. "Labor" means an organization composed of workers organized with the objective of
betterment of the conditions of those engaged in such pursuit and the development of a higher degree
of efficiency in their respective occupations.
5.08.010 F. "Nonprofit" means an organization or institution organized and conducted on a not -for
profit basis with no personal profit inuring to anyone as a result of the operation.
5.08.010 G. "Raffle" means a form of lottery conducted by an organization licensed by the Village in
which: 1. The player pays or agrees to pay something of value for a chance, represented and differentiated
by a number or by a combination of numbers or by some other medium, one or more of which chances
is to be designated the winning chance; or 2. The winning chance is to be determined through a drawing
or by some other method based on an element of chance by an act or sets of acts on the part of persons
conducting or connected with the lottery, except that the winning chance shall not be determined by the
outcome of a publicly exhibited sporting contest.
5.08.010 H. "Religious" means any church, congregation, society or organization founded for the
purpose of religious worship.
5.08.0101. "Veterans" means an organization or association comprised of members of which
substantially all are individuals who are veterans or spouses, windows, or widowers of veterans, the
primary purpose of which is to promote the welfare of its members and to provide assistance to the
general public in such a way as to confer a public benefit.
5.10.010 "Arts and Crafts Vendor" means any individual or group that intends to showcase and
sell media at festivals, fairs and other like events, which includes, but is not limited to, painting, sculpture,
wood, ceramics, photography, mixed media, jewelry, watercolor, glass, drawing, works on paper, fiber
and fine crafts.
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5.12.010 A. "Accessory and Subordinate use Amusement Device Establishment" means that the
business establishment where the amusement device(s) are located has a principal use or uses other than
the offering of amusement devices.
5.12.010 B. "Coin -operated Amusement Device" ("Amusement Device(s)") means any machine,
game, table or device which is designed, intended or used as a test of skill, entertainment or amusement,
and is operated by the manipulation of buttons, dials, paddles, cues, trigger devices or electrical impulses,
and may be used by the public upon insertion of a coin or token or otherwise is made available for valuable
consideration. Included, without limitation, are devices such as pinball machines, video games, electronic
or mechanical games, foosball machines, air hockey tables, mechanical rides for children, shooting gallery
games, skill ball, bowling games, virtual reality or other machines or devices which utilize a projector,
lighting, sound, screen or video tube to reproduce symbolic figures and lines intended to be
representative of real games or activities, and all games or operations similar thereto. Not included within
this definition are regulation bowling alleys, carnival games, jukeboxes, pool tables or other coin -operated
music players, batting cages, merchandise vending machines, change machines, automatic teller
machines and all vending machines pursuant to Chapter 5.52 of this Code.
5.12.010 C. "Premises" means that building or portion of a building where a business license has been
issued pursuant to Chapter 5.04 of this Code.
5.12.010 D. "Public Floor Area" means the sum of the horizontal areas (measured in square feet) of
all interior floor space open and accessible for use by customers of the premises. It shall not include
interior parking spaces and loading spaces, or storage space, food preparation areas and other areas not
generally open and accessible to customers.
5.20.010 "Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, whiskey, rum,
brandy, gin, or any other distilled spirits including dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever source or
by whatever process produced.
5.20.010 "Alcoholic Beverage" means alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and every liquid or solid
containing alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by
volume and which is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed, or combined with
other substances.
5.20.010 "Bar Service" means a permanent or temporary fixture that may be utilized by seated or
standing patrons for the consumption of alcoholic liquor as well as for the preparation and service of such
beverages for consumption by patrons on the premises.
5.20.010 "Beer" means any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion or
concoction of barley or other grain, malts and hops in water, including, among other things, beer, ale,
stout, lager beer, porter and the like.
5.20.010 "Conveyance" means any vehicle, trailer, watercraft or container operated for the
transportation of persons or property.
5.20.010 "Event or Gathering" means any group of three or more persons who have assembled or
gathered together for a social occasion or other activity.
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5.20.010 "Host" means to aid, conduct, allow, entertain, organize, supervise, control, or permit a
gathering or event.
5.20.010 "Illicit Drugs" means any drug, substance or compound prohibited by law, including but
not by way of limitation, drugs prescribed by a physician which are in the possession of or used by
someone other than the person to whom the drug was prescribed.
5.20.010 "Licensed Video Gaming Location" means a licensed establishment, licensed fraternal
establishment, licensed veterans establishment, or licensed truck stop establishment, all as defined in
Section 5 of the Video Gaming Act (230 ILCS 40/5).
5.20.010 "Liquor Control Act" means the provisions of an act relating to alcoholic liquors, as
amended and as set forth in Illinois Compiled Statutes.
5.20.010 "Parent" means any person having legal custody of a juvenile: 1. as a natural, adoptive
parent, or step-parent; 2. as a legal guardian; or 3. as a person to whom legal custody has been given
by order of court.
5.20.010 "Public Place" means any place to which the public or a substantial group of the public
has access and includes, but is not limited to, streets, highways, and the common areas of schools,
hospitals, apartment houses, office buildings, transport facilities, parks, businesses or parking lots.
5.20.010 "Reasonable Steps" means controlling access to alcoholic beverages at the event or
gathering; controlling the quantity of alcoholic beverages present at the event or gathering; verifying the
age of persons attending the event or gathering by inspecting drivers licenses or other government -issued
identification cards to ensure that minors do not consume alcoholic beverages while at the event or
gathering; and supervising the activities of minors at the event or gathering, calling for police assistance
in the event people under twenty-one are in possession of alcohol at the event or gathering or advising
law enforcement in advance of departing one's residence that the owner will be away and no underage
person is authorized to be present and consume alcohol at the owner's residence.
5.20.010 "Religious Ceremony" means the possession, consumption and dispensation of alcohol
or an alcoholic beverage for the purpose of conducting any bona fide rite or religious ceremony.
5.20.010 "Residence or Premises" means any home, yard, farm, field, land, apartment,
condominium, hotel or motel room, or other dwelling unit, or a hall or meeting room, park, or any other
place of assembly, public or private, whether occupied on a temporary or permanent basis whether
occupied as a dwelling or specifically for a party or other social function and whether owned, leased,
rented, or used with or without permission or compensation.
5.20.010 "Service Area" means any permanent or temporary fixture not intended for seated or
standing patrons but designed for the preparation of alcoholic liquor for consumption on the premises.
5.20.010 "Underage Person" means any individual under twenty-one years of age.
5.20.010 "Video Gaming Cafe" means an establishment who's primary or major focus is video
gaming and the service of alcohol and food is incidental to the operation of video gaming. The following
factors may be considered when determining if the establishment is a Video Gaming Cafe: • The layout
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and design of the establishment, • The preparation and variety of food and beverages offered, • The
creation and operation of a commercial kitchen, • The number of video gaming machines relative to
the customer seating capacity of the establishment, • The square footage of space devoted to video
gaming relative to the amount of space devoted to other activities, • The source of proposed or actual
revenue derived from the establishment, • The number of employees at the establishment and their
proposed function, Any other factors as determined as relevant by the Local Liquor Control
Commissioner.
5.20.010 "Wine" means any alcoholic beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural
contents of fruits or vegetables containing sugar, including such beverages when fortified by the addition
of alcohol.
5.20.163 B "Alcohol Servers" For the purposes of this section, "alcohol servers" means persons who
sell or serve open containers of alcoholic beverages at retail and anyone whose job description entails the
checking of identification for the purchase of open containers of alcoholic beverages at retail or for entry
into the licensed premises. The definition does not include a volunteer serving alcoholic beverages at a
charitable function.
5.24.010 A. "Residence" means every separate living unit occupied for residential purposes by one or
more persons contained within any type of building or structure.
5.24.010 B. "Soliciting" means and includes any one or more of the following activities: 1. Seeking to
obtain orders for the purchase of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, services of any kind, character
or description whatever, for any kind of consideration whatever; or 2. Seeking to obtain prospective
customers for application or purchase of insurance of any type, kind or character; or 3. Seeking to obtain
subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers and every other type or kind of publication;
4. Seeking to obtain funds or pledge of support by out -right gift or through the sale or exchange of goods,
merchandise or device or insignia for any established religious, charitable, benevolent, philanthropic,
patriotic or eleemosynary organization.
5.28.010 A. "Inspection Station" means official state of Illinois testing station, or other facility
designated by the Chief of Police to conduct inspections required by this Chapter.
5.28.010 B. "Licensee" means any person who is the owner of one or more licenses issued pursuant
to this Chapter.
5.28.010 C. "Livery Vehicle" means any public passenger vehicle transporting passengers for hire, as
a result of individual contract, on a trip or hourly basis fixed in advance.
5.28.010 D. "Public Passenger Vehicles" means taxicabs and livery vehicles used for transportation of
passengers for hire.
5.28.010 E. "Public Passenger Vehicle Chauffeur" means any person who drives a public passenger
vehicle in use for the transportation of persons for compensation.
5.28.010 F. "Public Passenger Vehicle Company" means any person engaged in business as
proprietor of one or more public passenger vehicles for transportation of passengers for hire.
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5.28.010 G. "Public Passenger Vehicle Owner" means any person owning or leasing a public
passenger vehicle for hire.
5.28.010 H. "Rate Card" means a card used by the village for display in each taxicab which contains
the rates of fare then in force.
5.28.0101. "Taxicab" means any motor -propelled vehicle equipped with a taximeter and operated
for transportation of passengers for hire, available indiscriminately to all persons as may offer themselves
for transportation.
5.28.010 J. "Taxicab Stand" means any place, public or private, where taxicabs are placed on display
and presented for hire to prospective customers, accepting such persons as may offer themselves for
transportation. Examples of taxicab stands are: railroad stations, hotels, motels, bowling alleys, theaters,
racetracks and any prominent gathering place.
5.28.010 K. "Taximeter" means any mechanical or electronic device attached to a taxicab which
records and indicates a charge or fare in dollars and cents measured by distance and waiting time.
5.28.010 L. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
5.28.010 M. "Village Clerk" means the Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo Grove or authorized
representative.
5.28.010 N. "Village Manager" means the Village Manager of the Village of Buffalo Grove or
authorized representative.
5.28.0100. "Waiting Time" means the time when the taxicab is not in motion, beginning with the
arrival at the place to which it has been called, or the time consumed while standing at the direction of
the passenger, but no charge shall be made for the time lost on account of inefficiency of the taxicab, or
its operator, or time consumed by a premature response to a call.
5.32.010 B. "Vending Machine" means any mechanical, electric or electronic, self-service device
which, upon insertion of money, tokens or any other form of payment, dispenses tobacco products.
5.32.010 A. "Tobacco Products" means any substance containing tobacco leaf, including, but not
limited to cigarettes, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco or dipping tobacco and shall also include
electronic cigarettes and any "alternative nicotine product" as defined under 720 Illinois Compiled
Statutes 675/1.5(a), as amended from time to time.
5.40.010 A. "Business Activity" shall have the same meaning as defined in Chapter 5.04 of this Code.
5.40.010 B. "Tenant Use Space" means all area identified for use by a business activity, but not
including interior parking spaces or loading spaces for motor vehicles.
5.44.010 A. "Act" means the Illinois Massage Licensing Act (225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 57/1 et
seq.).
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5.44.010 B. "Employee" means any and all persons otherthan the massage therapist, who render any
service to the licensee, who receive compensation directly from the licensee, and who have no physical
contact with customers and clients.
5.44.010 C. "Health Officer" means the Village Health Officer or an authorized representative.
5.44.010 D. "Massage" or "Massage Therapy" shall have the meaning described to it in the Act.
5.44.010 E. "Massage Establishment" means any establishment having a fixed place of business
where any person, firm, association, or corporation engages in, or carries on, or permits to be engaged in
or carried on any of the activities of the practice of massage.
5.44.010 F. "Massage Therapist" means any person who is licensed by the Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation and administers massage for
compensation.
5.44.010 G. "Massage Therapist License" means a license issued by the Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
5.44.010 H. "Licensee" means the operator or owner of a massage establishment.
5.44.0101. "Person" means any individual, co -partnership, firm, association, Joint Stock Company,
corporation, Limited Liability Company or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
5.44.010 J. "Sexual or genital area" means the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or perineum of
any person or the vulva or the breasts of a female.
5.45.010 A. "Act" means the Illinois Massage Licensing Act (225 Illinois Compiled Statutes 57/1 et
seq.).
5.45.010 B. "Bodywork" or "bodywork therapy" means the manipulation of the human body, by
pressure, touching or otherwise, that does not constitute a massage or massage therapy as defined by
the Act.
5.45.010 C. "Bodywork establishment" means any establishment having a fixed place of business
where any person, firm, association, or corporation engages in, or carries on, or permits to be engaged in
or carried on any of the activities of the practice of bodywork.
5.45.010 D. "Bodywork therapist" means those engaged in the practice of bodywork
5.45.010 E. "Employee" means any and all persons other than the bodywork therapist, who renders
any service to the licensee, who receives compensation directly from the licensee, and who have no
physical contact with customers and clients.
5.45.010 F. "Health Officer" means the Village Health Officer or an authorized representative.
5.45.010 G. "Massage" or "massage therapy" shall have the meaning described to it in the Act.
5.45.010 H. "Licensee" means the operator or owner of a bodywork establishment.
5.45.0101. "Person" means any individual, co -partnership, firm, association, Joint Stock Company,
corporation, Limited Liability Company or combination of individuals of whatever form or character.
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5.45.010 J. "Sexual or genital area" means the genitals, pubic area, buttocks, anus or perineum of
any person or the vulva or the breasts of a female.
5.46.010 A. "License" means a Village of Buffalo Grove Pawnbroker or Resale Dealer's License.
5.46.010 B. "Licensee" means an individual or business who has received a valid License.
5.46.010 C. "Pawnbroker" means every individual or business entity which lends money on the
depositor pledge of physically delivered Second Hand Articles or who deals in the purchase of such Second
Hand Articles on the condition of selling the property back again at a stipulated price. The business of a
pawnbroker does not include the lending of money on deposit or pledge of title to property or property
in which the ownership of such is subject to a legal dispute, securities, printed evidence of indebtedness
or printed evidence of ownership of the personal property.
5.46.010 D. "Pawn Shop" means the location where a Pawnbroker conducts business.
5.46.010 E. "Resale Dealers" means every individual or business entity engaged in the business of
purchase, sale, consignment or barter of Second Hand Articles, not otherwise exempted from this
Chapter.
5.46.010 F. "Resale Shop" means the location where a Resale Dealer conducts business.
5.46.010 G. "Second Hand Articles" mean any and all goods previously owned by a consumer that is
not a dealer possessing a federal employee identification number, that are not expressly exempted in this
Chapter, which shall include but not be limited to: 1. Antiques, 2. Artwork, 3. Bicycles, scooters, and
skateboards, 4. Clothing, 5. Collectibles and memorabilia, 6. Electronics, 7. Furniture, 8. Household goods
and appliances, 9. Jewelry, 10. Musical instruments, 11. Recyclable materials, 12. Scrap metals, 13. Sports
equipment, 14. Tools, 15. Valuable and/or precious metals and stones.
5.56.0101. "Wireless telecommunications" includes cellular mobile telephone services, personal
wireless services as defined in Section 704(C) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
5.64.010 "Garage sale" The term "garage sale" includes all general sales open to the public,
conducted from a residential premises for the purpose of disposing of personal property including, but
not limited to, all sales entitled "garage," "lawn," "yard," "attic," "porch," "room," "backyard," "patio,"
"flea market," "rummage," "estate," or "moving" sale. Bulk sales, the sale of multiple new items of the
same description and the sale of consigned merchandise, merchandise brought to the premises for resale
or for reconditioning for resale are prohibited.
5.70.020 "Adult Booth" means any area of an Adult Entertainment Establishment set off from the
remainder of such Establishment by one or more walls or other dividers or partitions and used to show,
play, or otherwise demonstrate Adult Materials or to view any live performance that is distinguished or
characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction, or description of Specified Anatomical Areas or
the conduct or simulation of Specified Sexual Activities.
5.70.020 "Adult Entertainment Establishment" or "Adult Establishment" means any of the
following Commercial Establishments, as defined herein: 1. "Adult Cabaret" means any Commercial
Establishment including, but not limited to a lounge, theater, concert hall, men's or women's club,
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auditorium, or similar Commercial Establishment, regardless of its seating capacity that as a substantial
or significant portion of its business features or provides any of the following: (a) Persons who appear
nude or semi-nude; (b) Live performances that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the
exposure, depiction, or description of Specified Anatomical Areas or the conduct or simulation of
Specified Sexual Activities. 2. "Adult Store" means any Commercial Establishment that: (a) Contains one
or more Adult Booths; and (b) As a substantial or significant portion of its business offers for sale, rental,
or viewing any Adult Materials. 3. "Adult Theater" means any Commercial Establishment that as a
substantial or significant portion of its business regularly features for presentation films, motion pictures,
video or audio cassettes, slides, or other visual representation or recordings of any kind that are
distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction, or description of Specified
Anatomical Areas, or the conduct or simulation of Specified Sexual Activities.
5.70.020 "Adult Entertainment Patron" means any individual, other than Adult Establishment
Personnel, present in or at any Adult Entertainment Establishment at any time when such Adult
Entertainment Establishment is open for business; provided, however, that this definition shall not include
persons delivering goods, materials (other than Adult Materials), food and beverages, or performing
maintenance or repairs, to the Licensed Premises.
5.70.020 "Adult Establishment License" means a license issued for an Adult Entertainment
Establishment pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
5.70.020 "Adult Establishment Personnel" means any individual, including employees,
entertainers and independent contractors, who work in or at, or render any services directly related to
the operation of, an Adult Entertainment Establishment; provided, however, that this definition shall not
include persons delivering goods, materials (other than Adult Materials), food and beverages, or
performing maintenance or repairs, to the Licensed Premises.
5.70.020 "Adult material" means any of the following, whether new or used: 1. The following
materials that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction, or
description of Specified Anatomical Areas, or the conduct or simulation of Specified Sexual Activities: (a)
Books, magazines, periodicals, or other printed matter, or digitally -stored materials; (b) Films, motion
pictures, video or audio cassettes, slides, computer displays, or other visual representations or
recordings of any kind; or (c) Live performances. 2. Instruments, novelties, devices, or paraphernalia that
are designed for use in connection with Specified Sexual Activities, or that depict or describe Specified
Anatomical Areas.
5.70.020 "Adult On -Site Entertainment" means any business which provides the following at any
location not holding an Adult Use License: 1. Persons who appear Nude or Semi -Nude; 2. Live
performances that are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure, depiction, or
description of Specified Anatomical Areas or the conduct or simulation of Specified Sexual Activities. This
includes but is not limited to compensated, topless female servers at private parties.
5.70.020 "Adult Use Commissioner" means the Village Manager of the Village of Buffalo Grove, or
the Village Manager's designee.
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5.70.020 "Commercial Establishment" means any place where admission, services, performances,
or products are provided for or upon payment of any form of consideration.
5.70.020 "Days" means calendar days, unless otherwise specifically set forth in this Chapter.
5.70.020 "Licensed Premises" means the place or location described in an Adult Establishment
License where an Adult Entertainment Establishment is authorized to operate. No sidewalks, streets,
parking areas, public rights -of -way, or grounds adjacent to any such place or location shall be included
within the Licensed Premises.
5.70.020 "Licensee" means any person or entity that has been issued an Adult Establishment
License pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.
5.70.020 "Nude" or "State of Nudity" means a state of dress or undress that exposes to view: 1.
Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals; pubic region; anus; or female breast below
a point immediately above the top of the areola, but not including any portion of the cleavage of the
female breast exhibited by a dress, blouse, shirt, leotard, bathing suit, or other wearing apparel, provided
that the areola is not exposed; or 2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely
and opaquely covered, or any device or covering that, when worn, simulates human male genitals in a
discernibly turgid state.
5.70.020 "Reviewing departments" means the office of Village Manager, the Fire Department, the
Police Department and the Department of Building and Zoning.
5.70.020 "Semi -Nude" means a state of dress or undress in which clothing covers no more than
the human genitals, pubic region, anus, and areola of the female breast, as well as portions of the body
covered by supporting straps or devices by other minor accessory apparel such as hats, gloves and socks.
5.70.020 "Specified Anatomical Areas" means any of the following: 1. Less than completely and
opaquely covered human genitals; pubic region; buttocks; anus; or female breast below a point
immediately above the top of the areola, but not including any portion of the cleavage of the female
breast exhibited by a dress, blouse, shirt, leotard, bathing suit, or other wearing apparel, provided the
areola is not exposed; or 2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and
opaquely covered, or any device or covering that, when worn, simulates human male genitals in a
discernibly turgid state.
5.70.020 "Specified Criminal Act" means any unlawful lewd, indecent, or immoral conduct,
including specifically, but without limitation, any of the lewd, indecent, or immoral criminal acts specified
in any of the following statutes: 1. Article 11 of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/11-1 et seq. (sex
offenses); 2. Section 26-4 of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/330 (unauthorized videotaping); 3.
Section 33D-1 of the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/330-1 (contributing to the criminal delinquency
of a juvenile); 4. The Obscene Phone Call Act, 720 ILCS 135/0.01 et seq.; 5. The Wrongs to Children Act,
720 ILCS 150/0.01 et seq.; 6. The Improper Supervision of Children Act, 720 ILCS 640/0.01 et seq.; or 7.
The Sale of Immoral Publications to Children Act, 720 ILCS 670/0.01 et seq.
5.70.020 "Specified Sexual Activities" means any of the following: 1. Actual physical touching of
human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts; 2. Actual physical sexual acts, normal
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or perverted, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy; 3. Actual masturbation; 4. Human
genitals in a state of sexual stimulation, arousal, or tumescence; or 5. Excretory functions as part of or in
connection with any of the activities set forth in subsections 1, 2, 3, or 4 of this definition.
5.70.020 "Straddle Dance" means the use by any person, including specifically, but without
limitation, Adult Establishment Personnel, of any part of his or her body to touch the genitals, pubic
region, buttock, anus, or female breast of any Adult Establishment Patron or any other person, or the
touching of the genitals, pubic region, buttock, anus, or female breast of any person by any Adult
Establishment Patron. Conduct shall be a "Straddle Dance" regardless of whether the "touch" or
"touching" occurs while the person is displaying or exposing any Specified Anatomical Area. Conduct shall
also be a "Straddle Dance" regardless of whether the "touch" or "touching" is direct or through a
medium. Conduct commonly referred to by the slang terms "lap dance," "table dance," and "face dance"
shall be included within this definition of Straddle Dance.
5.70.020 "Substantial or significant portion of its business" applies to any Commercial
Establishment that satisfies one or more of the following criteria: 1. Gross Sales. Thirty percent or more
of the retail dollar value of the Commercial Establishment's annual gross sales derives from the sale,
rental, or viewing of Adult Materials. 2. Floor Area. Thirty percent or more of the floor area of the
Commercial Establishment is devoted to the display, viewing, or presentation of Adult Materials, not
including storerooms, stock areas, bathrooms, basements, or any other portion of the Commercial
Establishment not open to the public. 3. Merchandise Displayed. Thirty percent or more of the retail dollar
value of all merchandise displayed at any one time is attributable to Adult Materials. 4. Inventory. Thirty
percent or more of all inventory of the Commercial Establishment (whether measured by retail dollar
value or number of items) consists at any one time of Adult Materials. 5. Stock In Trade. Thirty percent
or more of the stock in trade at the Commercial Establishment consists at any one time of Adult
Materials. 6. Live Performances. Live performances by persons appearing Semi -Nude, or live
performances that are otherwise distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on the exposure,
depiction, or description of Specified Anatomical Areas or the conductor simulation of Specified Sexual
Activities, and that are taking place thirty percent or more of the time during which the Commercial
Establishment is open for business.
5.70.020 "Village Zoning Ordinance" means that part of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code known and referred to as the Village of Buffalo Grove Zoning Ordinance, as it may be amended from
time to time, currently codified as Title 17 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
5.74.010 "Cable service" means that term as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 522(6).
5.74.010 "Commission" means the Illinois Commerce Commission.
5.74.010 "Gross revenues" means all consideration of any kind or nature, including, without
limitation, cash, credits, property, and in -kind contributions received by the holder for the operation of a
cable or video system to provide cable service or video service within the holder's cable service or video
service area within the Village. 1. Gross revenues shall include the following: a. Recurring charges
for cable or video service; b. Event -based charges for cable service or video service, including, but not
limited to, pay -per -view and video -on -demand charges; c. Rental of set top boxes and other cable
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service or video service equipment; d. Service charges related to the provision of cable service or
video service, including but not limited to activation, installation, and repair charges; e.
Administrative charges related to the provision of cable service or video service, including but not limited
to service order and service termination charges; f. Late payment fees or charges, insufficient funds
check charges, and other charges assessed to recover the costs of collecting delinquent payments; g.
A pro rata portion of all revenue derived by the holder or its affiliates pursuant to compensation
arrangements for advertising or for promotion or exhibition of any products or services derived from
the operation of the holder's network to provide cable service or video service within the Village. The
allocation shall be based on the number of subscribers in the Village divided by the total number of
subscribers in relation to the relevant regional or national compensation arrangement; h.
Compensation received by the holder that is derived from the operation of the holder's network to
provide cable service or video service with respect to commissions that are received by the holder as
compensation for promotion or exhibition of any products or services on the holder's network, such as
a "home shopping" or similar channel, subject to subsection (1) (i) of this definition. i. In the case of
a cable service or video service that is bundled or integrated functionally with other services, capabilities,
or applications, the portion of the holder's revenue attributable to the other services, capabilities, or
applications shall be included in the gross revenue unless the holder can reasonably identify the division
or exclusion of the revenue from its books and records that are kept in the regular course of business;
j. The service provider fee permitted by 220 ILCS 5/21-801(b). 2. Gross revenues do not include any
of the following: a. Revenues not actually received, even if billed, such as bad debt, subject to 220
ILCS 5/21-801(c)(1)(vi); b. Refunds, discounts, or other price adjustments that reduce the amount
of gross revenues received by the holder of the state -issued authorization to the extent the refund,
rebate, credit, or discount is attributable to cable service or video service; c. Regardless of whether
the services are bundled, packaged, or functionally integrated with cable service or video service, any
revenues received from services not classified as cable service or video service, including, without
limitation, revenue received from telecommunication services, information services, or the provision of
directory or Internet advertising, including yellow pages, white pages, banner advertisement, and
electronic publishing or any other revenues attributed by the holder to noncable service or no video
service in accordance with the holder's books and records and records kept in the regular course of
business and any applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, or orders; d. The sale of cable
services or video services for resale in which the purchaser is required to collect the service provider fee
from the purchaser's subscribers to the extent the purchaser certifies in writing that it will resell the
service within the Village and pay the fee permitted by 220 ILCS 5/21-801(b) with respect to the service;
e. Any tax or fee of general applicability imposed upon the subscribers or the transaction by a city,
state, federal, or any other governmental entity and collected by the holder of the state -issued
authorization and required to be remitted to the taxing entity, including sales and use taxes; f.
Security deposits collected from subscribers; g. Amounts paid by subscribers to "home shopping" or
similar vendors for merchandise sold through any home shopping channel offered as part of the cable
service or video service. 3. Revenue of an affiliate of a holder shall be included in the calculation of
gross revenues to the extent the treatment of the revenue as revenue of the affiliate rather than the
holder has the effect of evading the payment of the fee permitted by 220 ILCS 5/21-801(b) which would
otherwise be paid by the cable service or video service.
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5.74.010 "Holder" means a person or entity that has received authorization to offer or provide
cable or video service from the ICC pursuant to the Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law, 220 ILCS
5/21-401.
5.74.010 "PEG access support fee" means the amount paid under this Chapter and 220 ILCS 5/21-
801(d) by the holder to the Village for the service areas within its territorial jurisdiction.
5.74.010 "PEG" means public, education and governmental.
5.74.010 "Service provider fee" means the amount paid under this Chapter and 220 ILCS 5/21-801
by the holder to a Village for the service areas within its territorial jurisdiction.
5.74.010 "Service" means the provision of "cable service" or "video service" to subscribers and the
interaction of subscribers with the person or entity that has received authorization to offer or provide
cable or video service from the Commission pursuant to 220 ILCS 5/21-401.
5.74.010 "Video service" means video programming and subscriber interaction, if any, that is
required for the selection or use of such video programming services, and which is provided through
wireline facilities located at least in part in the public right-of-way without regard to delivery technology,
including Internet protocol technology. This definition does not include any video programming provided
by a commercial mobile service provider defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 332(d) or any video programming
provided solely as part of, and via, service that enables users to access content, information, electronic
mail, or other services offered over the public Internet.
5.82.010 "Act" shall mean the Illinois Power Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3855/1-1 et seq., as may be
amended from time to time.
5.82.010 "Customer" shall mean recipients of residential and small commercial retail electric loads
as provided in the Act.
5.82.010 "Electricity aggregation program" shall mean a program pursuant to the act for the
aggregation of residential and small commercial retail electric loads located within the corporate limits of
the Village that provides customers with the opportunity to opt out of participating in that program as
provided in the Act.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
6.04.020 A. "Animal" means every living creature, domestic or wild, not including human beings.
6.04.020 B. "Animal Control Center" means a place designated by the Village Police Department for
the housing of animals in the temporary custody of the Village.
6.04.020 C. "Dangerous animal" means:1.Any animal which has inflicted injury on, or has bitten a
human being without provocation on public or private property; or2.Any animal which has attacked a
domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's property, unless the animal is found to be
"potentially dangerous" under the provisions of subsection J; or3.Any individual animal with a known
propensity, tendency or disposition to attack without provocation, to cause injury or to otherwise
endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals; or4.Any individual animal that has a trait or
characteristic and a generally known reputation for viciousness, dangerousness or unprovoked attacks
on human beings or other animals, unless handled in a particular manner or with special equipment,
excluding dogs used as part of a law enforcement program; or5.Any dog owned or harbored primarily
or in part for the purpose of dogfighting or any dog trained for dogfighting; and6.Represents a significant
threat to the health or safety of the public. Dangerous animals shall not be classified in a manner that is
specific to breed. No dog shall be deemed a dangerous animal if it is a dog owned by a law enforcement
agency.
6.04.020 D. "Found to be a dangerous animal" means:1.A member of the Police Department has
conducted an investigation and made a finding, in writing, that the animal is a dangerous animal as
defined in this section and the owner of the animal having been notified in writing has not appealed the
finding of the Police Department to the Hearing Board within five days of mailing of such notice; or2.The
owner of an animal found to be a dangerous animal by a member of the Police Department has appealed
such finding to the Hearing Board within five days of mailing of such notice and the Hearing Board has
sustained the finding of the Police Department; or3.The Circuit Court has found the animal to be a
dangerous animal as defined in this section and has entered an order based on that finding; or4.The
Circuit Court has found the dog to be a vicious dog as defined in the Illinois Animal Control Act and has
entered an order based on that finding; and5.Represents a significant threat to the health or safety of the
public. If the owner of a found to be dangerous animal is in the process of appealing the finding of the
Police Department and a decision has not yet been reached by the Animal Control Hearing Board, the
owner shall pay the tag fee set forth in Chapter 1.16 of this Code.
6.04.020 E. "Found to be a potentially dangerous animal" means:1.A member of the Police
Department has conducted an investigation and made a finding, in writing, that the animal is a
potentially dangerous animal as defined in this section and the owner of the animal having been notified
in writing has not appealed the finding of the Police Department to the Hearing Board within five days
of mailing of such notice; or2.The owner of a dog found to be a potentially dangerous dog by a member
of the Police Department has appealed such finding to the Hearing Board within five days of mailing of
such notice and the Hearing Board has sustained the finding of the Police Department; or3.The Circuit
Court has found the animal to be a potentially dangerous animal as defined in this section and has
entered an order based on that finding; and4.May represent a significant threat to the health or safety of
the public. If the owner of a found to be potentially dangerous animal is in the process of appealing the
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finding of the Police Department and a decision has not yet been reached by the Animal Control Hearing
Board, the owner shall pay the tag fee set forth in Chapter 1.16 of this Code.
6.04.020 F. "Has bitten" means has been seized with the teeth or jaws so that the person seized has
been nipped, gripped, wounded or pierced.
6.04.020 G. "Hearing Board". The Village Manager, or a designee of the Village Manager, shall select
a board of three individuals which may consist of the Village Manager, or a designee of the Village
Manager, the Village Trustee Liaison to the Health Commission and the Village Health Officer.
6.04.020 H. "Owner" means any person who: 1.Has a right of property in an animal; 2.Keeps an
animal; or3.Has an animal in his or her care, custody or control; or4.Knowingly permits an animal to
remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
6.04.0201. "Pit Bull Terrier" means the American Pit Bull Terrier breed of dog, the Staffordshire Bull
Terrier breed of dog, the American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog, or any dog which predominately
possesses the physical characteristics of the American Pit Bull Terrier breed, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier
breed, or the American Staffordshire Terrier breed of dog, or any dog exhibiting a majority of the
distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American
Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club for any of these breeds.
6.04.020 J. "Potentially dangerous animal" means any animal which; 1.When unprovoked, chases or
approaches a person upon any public or private property in a menacing fashion or apparent attitude of
attack; or2.Has attacked a domestic animal without provocation while off the owners property;
and3.May represent a significant threat to the health or safety of the public. No dog shall be deemed a
potentially dangerous animal if it is a dog owned by a law enforcement agency.
6.04.020 K. "Rottweiler" means the Rottweiler breed of dog, or any dog exhibiting a majority of the
distinguishing characteristics which substantially conform to the standards established by the American
Kennel Club or the United Kennel Club for the Rottweiler breed of dog.
6.04.020 L. "Run at large" means a dog free of restraint and off the premises of the owner.
6.04.020 M. "Special enclosure" means a structure of at least five feet in height, but no higher than
six feet in height with secure sides, top and bottom forming or causing an enclosure suitable to prevent
the entry of young children, and suitable to confine an animal in conjunction with other measures which
may be taken by the owner or keeper. Such enclosure shall be located a minimum of twenty feet from
any lot line and shall be securely closed and locked whenever the animal is enclosed within the structure.
Such enclosure shall have a self -closing and self -latching gate and shall be securely locked, in a manner
that ensures that only authorized persons may open it with a key, code or similar security device and
the enclosure shall be so designed, installed and maintained with secure sides, top and bottom designed
to prevent the animal from escaping from the enclosure.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
8.04.101 A. "Communicable disease" means an illness due to a specific infectious agent or its toxic
products which arises through transmission of that agent or its products from an infected person, animal,
or inanimate reservoir to a susceptible host, either directly or indirectly through an intermediate plant or
animal host, vector, or the inanimate environment.
8.04.101 B. "Health Officer" means the Village Health Officer or an authorized representative.
8.04.101 C. "Isolation" means the separation of a person suffering from a communicable disease, a
carrier of the infecting organism, or a person suspected of having such a disease or of being a carrier
from other persons in such places and under such conditions as will prevent the direct or indirect
transmission of the infectious agent.
8.04.101 D. "Quarantine" means the limitation of freedom of movement of any person who has been
exposed to a communicable disease.
8.16.010 "Food -vending vehicle" means a food -vending vehicle or mobile cart from which any food
or beverage product is sold, given away, displayed, or offered for sale at retail or wholesale. A food -
vending vehicle shall not include: 1. A temporary fixed food facility; 2. A food -vending -vehicle deployed
during a disaster or an emergency situation; or 3. A prearranged delivery.
8.16.010 "Health Department" means the Health Department of the Village.
8.20.010 A. "Customer" means any premises receiving service from a disposal contractor or firm.
8.20.010 B. "Disposal contractor" means any contractor with whom the Village has licensed and
contracted for the removal of refuse from within the Village.
8.20.010 C. "Disposal firm" means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of
removal and disposal of refuse.
8.20.010 D. "Dumpster" means any container approved by the Village's Health Officer and used for
institutional, multi -family housing, commercial or industrial refuse.
8.20.010 E. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof, but not including a house trailer or
mobile home, designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy, including one -family dwelling units,
two-family dwelling units, and multiple -family dwelling units, but not including hotels, boardinghouses,
or lodging houses. The units can be considered attached, detached or semi-detached.
8.20.010 F. "Garbage" means wastes resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and
consumption of food; wastes from handling, storage and sale of produce.
8.20.010 G. "Person" includes owner, occupant or lessee of any dwelling, and firm, corporation or
organization of any kind.
8.20.010 H. "Premises" means any dwelling, along with commercial or industrial establishments,
hotels, motels, boardinghouses, lodging houses, church, school, hospital, club building or meeting hall or
other usable structures.
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8.20.010 I. "Recyclable materials container" means a container provided by the Village or its refuse
contractor for the placement of recyclable materials within.
8.20.010 J. "Refuse" means combustible trash, including but not limited to, ashes (residue from fires
used for cooking and for heating buildings), paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, wood, excelsior, tree branches,
yard trimming, grass, leaves, wood furniture, bedding; noncombustible trash, including, but not limited
to metals, tin cans, plastics, metal furniture, dirt, small quantities of rock and pieces of concrete, glass,
crockery, other mineral waste; street rubbish, including, but not limited to, street sweepings, dirt, leaves,
catch -basin dirt, contents of litter receptacles, but refuse does not mean earth and wastes from building
operations, nor shall it include solid wastes resulting from industrial processes and manufacturing
operations such as food processing wastes, boiler -house cinders, lumber, scraps and shavings.
8.20.010 K. "Refuse container" means a container with close -fitting cover of galvanized iron or no
corrodible metal or material that is rodent proof and fly proof, nonabsorbent, durable and leak -proof, of
the type commonly sold as a garbage can of a suitable gauge and construction to ensure durability, with
suitable handles on can and lid or a uniform, sealable container of plastic, metal or paper of sufficient
strength to hold the weight of refuse placed in them, commonly referred to and sold as garbage bags, and
of a capacity of not less than ten gallons and not more than thirty gallons, paper Kraft bags authorized to
be used for the disposal of materials collected as part of the Village's yard waste/composting program, or
approved plastic bin for the disposal of acceptable recyclable materials collected as part of the Village's
recycling program.
8.20.010 L. "Waste" means garbage and refuse as defined in this section.
8.20.300 A. "Agency" means the solid waste agency of northern Cook County.
8.20.300 B. "Municipal waste system" means the waste collection, transportation and disposal
system of the municipality, pursuant to this Chapter, including all physical assets of the municipality and
licensee used for the collection, transportation and disposal of system waste, all amounts on deposit in
the municipal waste system fund and all amounts collected on account of rates and charges imposed
under this Chapter.
8.20.300 C. "Municipality" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
8.20.300 D. "Person" means any natural individual, firm, trust, estate, partnership, association, joint
stock company, joint venture or corporation, or a receiver, trustee, conservator or other representative
appointed by order of any court.
8.20.300 E. "Project use agreement" means the 1992 project use agreement by and between the
municipality and the agency, as amended from time to time.
8.20.300 F. "System waste" means garbage and general household waste from a residential dwelling
discarded by persons within the corporate limits of the municipality. System waste does not include (1)
institutional waste, (2) commercial and office waste, (3) industrial lunchroom waste, (4) construction and
demolition waste or (5) garbage and household waste from a mixed use premises.
8.44.030 A. "Swimming pool" as used in this Chapter means any artificial basin of water which has
been modified, improved, constructed or installed for the purpose of public swimming, and includes pools
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for community use, pools at apartments having five or more units, clubs, camps, schools, institutions,
park and recreational areas, motels, hotels and other commercial establishments.
8.44.030 B. "Health Officer" means the Village Health Officer or an authorized representative.
8.52.010 A. "Abandonment" means the act of leaving a thing with the intent not to retain possession
of or assert ownership or control over it. The intent need not coincide with the act of leaving. It is prima
facie evidence of the necessary intent to abandon a vehicle(s), vessel(s), and/or container(s) containing
a hazardous substance that: 1. The vehicle(s), vessel(s), and/or container(s) has been left for more
than two days unattended and unmoved; or 2. License plates or other identifying marks have been
removed from the vehicle(s), vessel(s), and/or container(s); or 3. The vehicle(s), vessel(s), and/or
container(s) has been damaged or is deteriorated so extensively that it has value only for junk or salvage;
or 4. The owner or operator has been notified by a law enforcement agent to remove the vehicle(s),
vessel(s), and/or container(s) and it has not been removed within twenty-four hours after notification.
8.52.010 B. "Container" means a receptacle used for the shipment of goods that meets one or more
of the following: 1. of permanent character and strong enough for repeated use; 2. A cargo
container used to transport small quantities of materials (e.g. box, drum, and carboy); 3. Specifically
designed to facilitate the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transport without intermediate
reloading.
8.52.010 C. "Fire Chief" means the Fire Chief of the Village of Buffalo Grove, or his authorized
representative.
8.52.010 D. "Hazardous substances" means: 1. any material as designated pursuant to the
federal "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980," 42 USC
9601(14), as amended; or 2. Any substance, material, waste, or mixture designated as a hazardous
material, waste, or substance according to 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or according to Illinois
Revised Statutes, Chapter 111-1/2 paragraphs 1300.14 and 1300.15, as amended, excluding highway
route -controlled quantities of radioactive materials as defined in 49 CFR 173,403(1), excluding ores, the
products from mining, milling, smelting, and similar processing of ores, and the wastes and tailings
therefrom, and excluding special fireworks as defined in 49 CFR 173.88(d) when the aggregate amount
of flash powder does not exceed fifty pounds; or 3. Any material which is listed on the list of
Environmental Protection Agency pollutants, 40 CFR 401.15, as amended; or 4. Any material which
is classified by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as either a flammable liquid, a Class II
combustible liquid, or a Class III A combustible liquid; or 5. Any material which has been determined
by the party storing it, or having control of it, through testing or other objective means, to be likely to
create a significant potential or actual hazard to public health, safety, or welfare or to the environment.
This definition shall not establish a requirement to test for the purposes of this Chapter; or 6. Any
material which has been determined by the Fire Chief, through information based on appraisal and
assessment from reliable resources, to be likely to create a significant potential or actual hazard to
public health, safety, or welfare or to the environment. The fact that the material in question is not
designated as a hazardous substance pursuant to subdivisions (1) through (5) of this definition or is
excluded by the legislation of NFPA classifications of subdivisions 1 through 4 does not preclude the
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Fire Chief from determining that the material is a hazard, given the totality of the particular facts and
circumstances.
8.52.010 E. "Hazardous substance incident" means any emergency circumstance involving the
sudden release or threatened release of a hazardous substance which, in the judgment of an
emergency response authority, whether said emergency response authority be the Village, a MABAS
agreement member unit, or a federal or state agency or other local agency, threatens immediate and
irreparable harm to the environment or the health, safety, or welfare of any individual other than
individuals exposed to the risks associated with hazardous substances in the normal course of their
employment. "Hazardous substance incident" includes those incidents of releasing or abandoning of a
hazardous substance, whether or not such releasing or abandoning is found to threaten immediate and
irreparable harm, but such term does not include any release of a hazardous substance authorized
pursuant to any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
8.52.010 F. "Person" means any individual, public or private corporation, partnership, association,
firm, trust, or estate, the state or any department, institution, or agency thereof, any municipal
corporation, county, city and county, or other political subdivision of the state, or any other legal entity
whatsoever which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
8.52.010 G. "Release" means any actual or threatened spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting,
emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, vaporizing, evaporating or disposing into
the environment, but excludes (1) any release which results in exposure to persons solely within a
workplace, with respect to a claim which such persons may assert against the employer of such persons;
(2) emissions from the engine exhaust of a motor vehicle, rolling stock, aircraft, vessel, or pipeline
pumping station engine; (3) release of source, by-product, or special nuclear material from a nuclear
incident, as those terms are defined in Atomic Energy Act of 1954, if such release is subject to
requirements with respect to financial protection established by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
under Section 1870 of such Act; (4) the normal application of fertilizer; and (5) a release authorized
pursuant to any federal, state or local law or regulation.
8.52.010 H. "Remove or removal" means the cleanup, containment, or removal of released
hazardous substances from the environment, such actions as may be necessary to be taken in the
event of the threat of release of hazardous substances into the environment, such actions as may be
necessary to monitor, assess, and evaluate the release or threat of release of hazardous substances,
the disposal of removed material, or the taking of such other actions as may be necessary to prevent,
minimize, or mitigate damage to the public health or welfare or the environment, which may otherwise
result from a release or threat of release. The term includes, in addition, without being limited to,
security fencing or other measures to limit access, provision of alternative water suppliers, temporary
evacuation and housing of threatened individuals, and any emergency assistance which maybe provided
under The Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Act of 1975, (Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter
127, par. 1101 et seq.), as amended, pursuant to the MABAS agreement.
8.52.0101. "Vehicle" means any device which is capable of moving itself, or of being moved, from
place to place upon wheels or endless tracks. The term includes, but is not limited to, any motor vehicle,
trailer, or semi -trailer.
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8.52.010 J. "Vessel" means a ship or other craft used in navigation; any structure which is made to
float upon the water or which does float upon the water.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
9.04.010 A. "Alarm system" means manual and automatic electronic equipment, radio transmitting
equipment and all components including any telephone lines, arranged to detect an attempted or actual
unauthorized intrusion into a premises or robbery at a premises and produce electronic, visual or audible
signals or notifications which normally summon and produce police response. "Alarm system" shall
include terms commonly known as "automatic holdup alarm systems," "burglar alarm systems,"
"holdup alarm systems," "manual holdup alarm systems" and "burglary, robbery, trespass alarm." In
addition, "alarm system" shall include any device installed for the purpose of alerting others to a fire,
or other emergency including, but not limited to, elevator, and medical alert alarms.
9.04.010 B. "Alarm system user" means any controlling individual, firm or corporation on whose
premises an alarm system is maintained within the Village, except for alarm systems on motor vehicles
or proprietary systems. If however, an alarm system on a motor vehicle is connected with an alarm
system at a premises (other than a proprietary system) the person using such system is an alarm system
user.
9.04.010 C. "Annual Period" shall mean the calendar year. "Department" shall mean individually or
both the Village's Police Department or Fire Department.
9.04.010 D. "False alarm" means the activation of an alarm system without apparent, attempted or
actual unauthorized entry or due to mechanical failure, malfunction, improper installation, human error,
or the negligence of the owner or lessee of an alarm system or of his employees or agents, whether or
not the exact cause of the error or malfunction is identified, or any other activation of the signal when no
actual emergency exists, other than for testing purposes. Such terminology does not include, for example,
alarms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, fire, area power failures, failures attributable to
telecommunication service providers or other violent conditions which cause actual damage to a secure
premises or alarm system components.
9.04.010 E. "Fire Alarm" means a system designed to notify the Fire Department, or other outside
monitoring agency, either automatically or by manual operation, of an actual or imminent fire.
9.04.010 F. "Fire Department" means the Village of Buffalo Grove Fire Department.
9.04.010 G. "Medical Alert System" means a system to notify the Fire Department, or other outside
monitoring agency, of a medical emergency.
9.04.010 H. "Police Department" means the Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department.
9.04.0101. "Proprietary systems" is defined as a burglar and/or holdup alarm system that
communicates a signal only to a point(s) within the interior of the protected premises. They alert or
signal persons within the premises in which the alarm system is located of an attempted, unauthorized
intrusion or holdup attempt. If such a system, however, employs an audible signal emitting sounds or a
flashing light or beacon designed to signal persons outside the premises, such system shall be within
the definition of alarm system and shall be subject to this chapter.
9.04.010 J. "Subscriber" means a person, firm or corporation utilizing a receiving station alarm or
digital dialer system and paying a fee thereof.
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9.04.010 K. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
9.16.010 ""Cannabis" also known as "marijuana" shall have the same definition as "Cannabis" In
the State of Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. (Ord. 94-85 § 47 (part), 1994; Ord. No. 2020-004, §
2(Edh. A), 1-6-2020)"
9.17.010 A. "Controlled substance" means any drug or controlled substance as defined under any
law of the State or of the United States of America. Notwithstanding the foregoing, cannabis from
licensed cannabis business establishments for the purpose of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis -
infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related supplies to purchasers or to qualify registered
medical cannabis patients and caregivers shall not be deemed a controlled substance for purpose of this
section.
9.17.010 B. "Instrument" means a device used, designed for use, or intended for use in ingesting,
smoking, administering or preparing cannabis, cocaine, phencyclidine, opium or any derivative thereof,
or any other controlled substance, and includes the following: 1. Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone,
plastic or ceramic marijuana (Cannabis sativa) or hashish pipes with or without screens, permanent
screens, hashish heads, or punctured metal bowls; 2. Water pipes designed for use or intended for use
with marijuana (Cannabis sativa), hashish, hashish oil, or cocaine; 3. Carburation tubes and devices;
4. Smoking and carburation masks; 5. Roach clips; 6. Separation gins designed for use or intended
for use in cleaning marijuana; 7. Cocaine spoons and vials; 8. Chamber pipes; 9. Carburetor pipes;
10. Electric pipes; 11. Air -driven pipes; 12. Chillums; 13. Bongs; and 14. Ice pipes or chillers.
9.17.010 C. "Minor" means any person who has not attained eighteen years of age.
9.32.010 "Business" means any sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation,
association, limited liability partnership, Limited Liability Company or other business entity, whether
formed for profit or non-profit purposes. "Business" includes a "club" as defined in this section.
9.32.010 "Club" means a private not -for -profit association, corporation or other entity, which is
the owner, lessee or occupant of a building or a portion of a building consisting of persons who are bona
fide paying members and which owns, leases or uses a building or portion thereof, the use of which is
restricted primarily to members and their guests.
9.32.010 "Employee" means any person who is employed or retained by a business, and shall
include the owner or operator of a sole proprietorship or other similar business entity.
9.32.010 "Employer" means any person or business that employs one or more employees.
9.32.010 "Enclosed area" means all space in any structure or building that is enclosed on all sides
by any combination of walls, windows, or doorways, extending from floor to the ceiling.
9.32.010 "Enclosed or partially enclosed sports arena" means any sports pavilion, stadium,
gymnasium, health spa, boxing arena, swimming pool, roller rink, ice rink, bowling alley, or other similar
place where members of the general public assemble to engage in physical exercise or participate in
athletic competitions or recreational activities or to witness sports, cultural, recreational or other events.
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9.32.010 "Open air dining area" means a seating area open to the air that is accessory to a
restaurant, hotel, cafeteria, club or other enclosed public place engaged in purveying commercial food or
beverage service where members of the public, members or guests are invited to sit and receive food or
beverage service.
9.32.010 "Place of employment" means an area under the control of a public or private employer
within the Village that employees normally frequent during the course of employment, and includes,
without limitation, common work areas, private offices, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting
rooms, cafeterias, elevators, employee lounges, staircases, hallways, restrooms, medical facilities, clubs,
and the interior of a vehicle of public conveyance. "Place of employment" does not include a private
dwelling unit, unless the dwelling is also used as a day care facility for children or adults or a health care
facility. "Place of Employment" does not include that part of a private dwelling used as a home office by
a single employee only who resides in that dwelling.
9.32.010 "Place of employment" means an area under the control of a public or private employer
within the Village that employees normally frequent during the course of employment, and includes,
without limitation, common work areas, private offices, auditoriums, classrooms, conference and meeting
rooms, cafeterias, elevators, employee lounges, staircases, hallways, restrooms, medical facilities, clubs,
and the interior of a vehicle of public conveyance. "Place of employment" does not include a private
dwelling unit, unless the dwelling is also used as a day care facility for children or adults or a health care
facility. "Place of Employment" does not include that part of a private dwelling used as a home office by
a single employee only who resides in that dwelling.
9.32.010 "Public entrance" means every doorway or other entrance to a public place or place of
employment.
9.32.010 "Public place" means an area that is open to and used by the general public, or any area
to which the public is invited or in which the public is permitted, including without limitation: 1. Vehicles
of public conveyance and all government owned vehicles; 2. Common or public areas (including without
limitation lobbies, hallways, reception areas, public restrooms, elevators and staircases) of apartment
buildings, condominiums, dormitory buildings, nursing home care facilities, and other multiple -family
residential structures; 3. Common or public areas (including without limitation lobbies, hallways,
reception areas, public restrooms, elevators and staircases) of any building or structure that is accessible
to the public including without limitation office, commercial, and industrial buildings, banks and financial
institutions, educational institutions, health care facilities such as hospitals, clinics and doctor's offices,
museums, libraries, restaurants, polling places, government and Village -owned buildings, food stores,
cafeterias, theaters, auditoriums, enclosed or partially enclosed sports arenas, train and bus stations,
hotels, motels, and retail and service establishments; 4. Rooms, chambers, halls, or other locations
within which meetings, hearings, or gatherings are held, to which the public is invited or in which the
public is permitted, including specifically, but without limitation, any enclosed area under the control of
the Village of Buffalo Grove where there is in progress any public meeting.
9.32.010 "Public place" shall not include: 1. A private dwelling unit, unless the dwelling is also
used as a licensed childcare, adult care facility, health care facility, nursing, long-term care or assisted
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living facility; or 2. Hotel or motel rooms designated as smoking, provided that no more than ten
percent of the available rooms for rent in any single building shall be designated as smoking rooms.
9.32.010 "Smoke" or "smoking" means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted cigar,
cigarette, pipe, or other lighted tobacco product in any manner or in any form and shall also include the
inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any activated electronic cigarette or any "alternative nicotine
product" as defined under 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 675/1.5(a), as amended from time to time.
9.32.010 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
9.38.010 "Dwelling unit" means one or more rooms in a residential structure or apartment or hotel
designed for occupancy by one family for living and/or sleeping purposes.
9.38.010 "Sound -amplifying device" means any device utilizing electric current which amplifies a
musical instrument, tuner, phonograph record, magnetic tape, any electronically synthesized sound or
the human voice.
9.48.010 A. "Graffiti" means any and every name, identification, description, announcement,
declaration, demonstration, display, illustration or insignia, any symbol (including any letter, word,
numeral, emblem, or combination thereof), other than advertising which is otherwise provided for by
Village ordinances, which without authorization is marked, written, drawn, painted, scratched, inscribed
or affixed directly to or upon any object or structure.
9.48.010 B. "Legal guardian" includes a person appointed guardian or given custody of a minor by
any court of record, but does not include a person appointed or given custody of a minor under the
Illinois Juvenile Court Act.
9.48.010 C. "Minor" means a person who has attained eleven years of age, but who has not yet
reached eighteen years of age.
9.48.010 D. "Parent" means the lawful mother or father of an emancipated minor, whether by birth
or adoption.
9.48.010 E. "Person" includes any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company
or organization of any kind.
9.48.010 F. Property includes any real estate, including improvements thereon, and tangible personal
property.
9.90.010 "Ammunition" means ammunition or cartridge cases, primers, bullets, or propellant
powder designed for use in any firearm.
9.90.010 "Commercially sell" means in the business of selling for compensation.
9.90.010 "Firearm" means any device, by whatever name known, which is designed to expel a
projectile or projectiles by the action of an explosion, expansion of gas or escape of gas; excluding,
however: 1. Any pneumatic gun, spring gun, paint ball gun or B-B gun which either expels a single
globular projectile not exceeding .18 inch in diameter and which has a maximum muzzle velocity of less
than seven hundred feet per second or breakable paint balls containing washable marking colors; 2.
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Any device used exclusively for signaling or safety and required or recommended by the United States
Coast Guard or the Interstate Commerce Commission; or 3. Any device used exclusively for the firing
of stud cartridges, explosive rivets or similar industrial ammunition; 4. An antique firearm (other
than a machine-gun) which, although designed as a weapon, the Department of State Police finds by
reason of the date of its manufacture, value, design, and other characteristics is primarily a collector's
item and is not likely to be used as a weapon.
9.92.010 "Assault weapon" means a machinegun which is defined as any weapon which shoots, is
designed to shoot, or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot, without manual
reloading, by a single function of the trigger. B. "Assault weapon" does not include any firearm that has
been made permanently inoperable.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
10.20.010 A. "Day" A calendar day.
10.20.010 B. "Motor Vehicle". Any vehicle, whether licensed or unlicensed, which is self-propelled,
including but not limited to automobiles, trucks, vans, motorcycles and motor scooters.
10.20.010 C. "Owner of Record or Owner". The record title holder(s) of a motor vehicle as registered
with the Secretary of State of the State of Illinois, or if not registered in Illinois, the particular state where
the motor vehicle is registered.
10.24.010 A. "Commission" means the Illinois Commerce Commission.
10.24.010 B. "Relocated", "Relocating", and "Relocation" refer to the towing of an unauthorized
vehicle from private property. A tow from public property is not a relocation tow. A tow from private
property pursuant to explicit authorization from the vehicle owner or owner's agent is not a relocation
tow.
10.24.010 C. "Operator" means any person who, as an employee of a Relocate, removes unauthorized
vehicles from private property by means of towing or otherwise. This term includes the driver of any
vehicle used in removing an unauthorized vehicle from private property, as well as any person other
than the driver who assists in the removal of an unauthorized vehicle from private property.
10.24.010 D. "Relocate" means any person or entity engaged in the business of removing unauthorized
vehicles from private property by means of towing or otherwise, and thereafter relocating and storing
such vehicles;
10.24.010 E. "Unauthorized vehicle" means any vehicle parked or abandoned on private property
without the consent of the owner of the private parking area or the owner's authorized agent, or any
vehicle parked or abandoned on private property in violation of any provision of the Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
12.04.020 "AASHTO" means American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
12.04.020 "ANSI" means American National Standards Institute.
12.04.020 ""Applicant" means any person, firm, corporation or agency which submits an
application. (Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
12.04.020 "ASTM" means American Society for Testing and Materials.
12.04.020 "Backfill" means the methods or materials for replacing excavated material in a trench or
pit.
12.04.020 "Bore" or "boring" means to excavate an underground cylindrical cavity for the insertion
of a pipe or electrical conductor.
12.04.020 "Cable operator" means that term as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(5).
12.04.020 "Cable service" means that term as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 522(6).
12.04.020 "Cable system" means that term as defined in 47 U.S.C. Section 522(7)."
12.04.020 "Carrier pipe" means the pipe enclosing the liquid, gas or slurry to be transported.
12.04.020 "Casing" means a structural protective enclosure for transmittal devices such as: carrier
pipes, electrical conductors, and fiber optic devices.
12.04.020 "Clear zone" means the total roadside border area, starting at the edge of the pavement,
available for safe use by errant vehicles. This area may consist of a shoulder, a recoverable slope, a non-
recoverable slope, and a clear run -out area. The desired width is dependent upon the traffic volumes and
speeds, and on the roadside geometry. Distances are specified in the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide.
12.04.020 "Coating" means protective wrapping or mastic cover applied to buried pipe for
protection against external corrosion.
12.04.020 "Code" means the Municipal Code of the Village of Buffalo Grove.
12.04.020 "Conductor" means wire carrying electrical current.
12.04.020 "Conduit" means a casing or encasement for wires or cables.
12.04.020 "Construction" or "construct" means the installation, repair, maintenance, placement,
alteration, enlargement, demolition, modification or abandonment in place of facilities.
12.04.020 "Cover" means the depth of earth or backfill over buried utility pipe or conductor.
12.04.020 "Crossing facility" means a facility that crosses one or more right-of-way lines of a right-
of-way.
12.04.020 "Director of Public Works" means the Village Director of Public Works or his/her
designee.
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12.04.020 "Disrupt the right-of-way" for the purposes of this Chapter, means any work that
obstructs the right-of-way or causes a material adverse effect on the use of the right-of-way for its
intended use. Such work may include, without limitation, the following: excavating or other cutting;
placement (whether temporary or permanent) of materials, equipment, devices, or structures; damage
to vegetation; and compaction or loosening of the soil, and shall not include the parking of vehicles or
equipment in a manner that does not materially obstruct the flow of traffic on a highway.
12.04.020 "Emergency" means any immediate maintenance to the facility required for the safety of
the public using or in the vicinity of the right-of-way or immediate maintenance required for the health
and safety of the general public served by the utility.
12.04.020 "Encasement" means provision of a protective casing.
12.04.020 "Engineer" means the Village Engineer or his/her designee.
12.04.020 "Equipment" means materials, tools, implements, supplies, and/or other items used to
facilitate construction of facilities.
12.04.020 "Excavation" means any act by which organic matter, earth, sand, gravel, rock or any
other similar material is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced, relocated or bulldozed
and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom.
12.04.020 "Extra heavy pipe" means pipe meeting ASTM standards for this pipe designation.
12.04.020 "Facility" means all structures, devices, objects, and materials (including, but not limited
to, track and rails, wires, ducts, fiber optic cable, antennas, vaults, boxes, equipment enclosures, cabinets,
pedestals, poles, conduits, grates, covers, pipes, cables, and appurtenances thereto) located on, over,
above, along, upon, under, across, or within rights -of -way under this Chapter. For purposes of this
Chapter, the term "facility" shall not include any facility owned or operated by the Village.
12.04.020 "Freestanding facility" means a facility that is not a crossing facility or a parallel facility,
such as an antenna, transformer, pump, or meter station.
12.04.020 "Frontage road" means roadway, usually parallel, providing access to land adjacent to
the highway where it is precluded by control of access to a highway.
12.04.020 "Hazardous materials" means any substance or material which, due to its quantity, form,
concentration, location, or other characteristics, is determined by the Village Engineer to pose an
unreasonable and imminent risk to the life, health or safety of persons or property or to the ecological
balance of the environment, including, but not limited to explosives, radioactive materials, petroleum or
petroleum products or gases, poisons, etiology (biological) agents, flammables, corrosives or any
substance determined to be hazardous or toxic under any federal or state law, statute or regulation.
12.04.020 "Highway Code" means the Illinois Highway Code, 605 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq., as amended
from time to time.
12.04.020 "Highway" means a specific type of right-of-way used for vehicular traffic including rural
or urban roads or streets. "Highway" includes all highway land and improvements, including roadways,
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ditches and embankments, bridges, drainage structures, signs, guardrails, protective structures and
appurtenances necessary or convenient for vehicle traffic.
12.04.020 "Holder" means a person or entity that has received authorization to offer or provide
cable or video service from the ICC pursuant to the Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law, 220 ILCS
5/21-401.
12.04.020 ICU means Illinois Commerce Commission.
12.04.020 "IDOT" means Illinois Department of Transportation.
12.04.020 "J.U.L.I.E." means the joint utility locating information for excavator's utility notification
program.
12.04.020 "Jacking" means pushing a pipe horizontally under a roadway by mechanical means with
or without boring.
12.04.020 "Jetting" means pushing a pipe through the earth using water under pressure to create a
cavity ahead of the pipe.
12.04.020 "Joint use" means the use of pole lines, trenches or other facilities by two or more
utilities.
12.04.020 "Major intersection" means the intersection of two or more major arterial highways.
12.04.020 "Occupancy" means the presence of facilities on, over or under right-of-way.
12.04.020 "Parallel facility" means a facility that is generally parallel or longitudinal to the centerline
of a right-of-way.
12.04.020 "Parkway" means any portion of the right-of-way not improved by street or sidewalk.
12.04.020 "Pavement cut" means the removal of an area of pavement for access to facility or for
the construction of a facility.
12.04.020 "Permittee" means that entity to which a permit has been issued pursuant to Sections
12.04.040 and 12.04.050 of this Chapter.
12.04.020 "Petroleum products pipelines" means pipelines carrying crude or refined liquid
petroleum products including, but not limited to, gasoline, distillates, propane, butane, or coal -slurry.
12.04.020 "Practicable" means that which is performable, feasible or possible, rather than that
which is simply convenient.
12.04.020 "Pressure" means the internal force acting radially against the walls of a carrier pipe
expressed in pounds per square inch gauge (psig).
12.04.020 "Prompt" means that which is done within a period of time specified by the Village. If no
time period is specified, the period shall be thirty days.
12.04.020 "Public entity" means a legal entity that constitutes or is part of the government, whether
at local, state or federal level.
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12.04.020 "Restoration" means the repair of a right-of-way, highway, roadway, or other area
disrupted by the construction of a facility.
12.04.020 "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" means any street, alley, other land or waterway,
dedicated or commonly used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other similar purposes, including utility
easements, in which the Village has the right and authority to authorize, regulate or permit the location
of facilities other than those of the Village. "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" shall not include any real or
personal Village property that is not specifically described in the previous two sentences and shall not
include Village buildings, fixtures and other structures or improvements, regardless of whether they are
situated in the right-of-way.
12.04.020 "Roadway" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section shall,
for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101 et
seq.
12.04.020 "Sale of telecommunications at retail" means the transmitting, supplying, or furnishing
of telecommunications and all services rendered in connection therewith for a consideration, other than
between a parent corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries or between wholly owned subsidiaries,
when the gross charge made by one such corporation to another such corporation is not greater than the
gross charge paid to the retailer for their use or consumption and not for sale.
12.04.020 "Security fund" means that amount of security required pursuant to Section 12.04.100.
12.04.020 "Shoulder" means a width of roadway, adjacent to the pavement, providing lateral
support to the pavement edge and providing an area for emergency vehicular stops and storage of snow
removed from the pavement.
12.04.020 "Sound engineering judgment" means a decision(s) consistent with generally accepted
engineering principles, practices and experience.
12.04.020 "Telecommunications provider" means: 1. Any telecommunications retailer; and 2. Any
person that is not a telecommunications retailer that installs, owns, operates or controls equipment in
the public right-of-way that is used or designed to be used to transmit telecommunications in any form.
12.04.020 "Telecommunications retailer" or "retailer" or "carrier" means and includes every
person engaged in the business of making sales of telecommunications at retail as defined in this section.
The Village may, in its discretion, upon application, authorize the collection of the fee hereby imposed by
any retailer not maintaining a place of business within this state, who, to the satisfaction of the Village,
furnishes adequate security to ensure collection and payment of the fee. When so authorized, it shall be
the duty of such retailer to pay the fee upon all of the gross charges for telecommunications in the same
manner and subject to the same requirements as a retailer maintaining a place of business within the
Village.
12.04.020 "Telecommunications" this term includes, but is not limited to, messages or information
transmitted through use of local, toll and wide area telephone service, channel services, telegraph
services, teletypewriter service, computer exchange service, private line services, mobile radio services,
cellular mobile telecommunications services, stationary two-way radio, paging service and any other form
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of mobile or portable one-way or two-way communications, and any other transmission of messages or
information by electronic or similar means, between or among points by wire, cable, fiber optics, laser,
microwave, radio, satellite, or similar facilities. "Private line" means a dedicated non -traffic sensitive
service for a single customer that entitles the customer to exclusive or priority use of a communications
channel, or a group of such channels, from one or more specified locations to one or more other specified
locations. "Telecommunications" shall not include value added services in which computer processing
applications are used to act on the form, content, code and protocol of the information for purposes other
than transmission. "Telecommunications" shall not include purchase of telecommunications by a
telecommunications service provider for use as a component part of the service provided by such provider
to the ultimate retail consumer who originates or terminates the end -to -end communications.
"Telecommunications" shall not include the provision of cable services through a cable system as defined
in the Cable Communications Act of 1984 (47 U.S.C. Sections 521 and following), as now or hereafter
amended, or cable or other programming services subject to an open video system fee payable to the
Village through an open video system as defined in the Rules of the Federal Communications Commission
(47 C.F.R. Section 76.1500 and following), as now or hereafter amended.
12.04.020 "Trench" means a relatively narrow open excavation for the installation of an
underground facility.
12.04.020 "Utility" means the individual or entity owning or operating any facility as defined in this
Chapter.
12.04.020 "Vent" means a pipe to allow the dissipation into the atmosphere of gases or vapors from
an underground casing.
12.04.020 "Video service" means that term as defined in Section 21-201(v) of the Illinois Cable and
Video Competition Law of 2007, 220 ILCS 21-201(v).
12.04.020 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
12.04.020 "Water lines" means pipelines carrying raw or potable water.
12.04.020 "Wet boring" means boring using water under pressure at the cutting auger to soften the
earth and to provide a sluice for the excavated material.
12.06.0201. "Antenna" Any structure designed for the purpose of collecting or transmitting
electromagnetic waves for telephonic, radio, data, Internet or other, including appurtenant equipment
attached to a tower or building for the purpose of providing personal wireless services, including cellular,
paging, low power mobile radio and personal communications services, telecommunications services and
their attendant base stations.
12.06.020 10. "Historic district" or "historic landmark" means a building, property, or site, or group of
buildings, properties, or sites that are either: (i) Listed in the National Register of Historic Places or
formally determined eligible for listing by the Keeper of the National Register, the individual who has been
delegated the authority by the federal agency to list properties and determine their eligibility for the
National Register, in accordance with Section VI.D.1.a.i through Section VI.D.1.a.v of the Nationwide
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Programmatic Agreement codified at 47 CFR Part 1, Appendix C; or (ii) Designated as a locally landmarked
building, property, site, or historic district by an ordinance adopted by the Village pursuant to a
preservation program that meets the requirements of the Certified Local Government Program of the
Illinois State Historic Preservation Office or where such certification of the preservation program by the
Illinois State Historic Preservation Office is pending.
12.06.020 11. "Law" means a federal or State statute, common law, code, rule, regulation, order, or
local ordinance or resolution.
12.06.02012. "Micro wireless facility" means a small wireless facility that is not larger in dimension
than twenty-four inches in length, fifteen inches in width, and twelve inches in height and that has an
exterior antenna, if any, no longer than eleven inches.
12.06.020 13. "Municipal utility pole" means a utility pole owned or operated by the Village in public
rights -of -way.
12.06.020 14. "Permit" means a written authorization required by the Village to perform an action or
initiate, continue, or complete a project.
12.06.02015. "Person" means an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
association, trust, or other entity or organization.
12.06.02016. "Public safety agency" means the functional division of the federal government, the
State, a unit of local government, or a special purpose district located in whole or in part within this State,
that provides or has authority to provide firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency
services to respond to and manage emergency incidents.
12.06.020 17. "Rate" means a recurring charge.
12.06.02018. "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" means any street, alley, other land or waterway,
dedicated or commonly used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other similar purposes, including utility
easements, in which the Village has the right and authority to authorize, regulate or permit the location
of facilities other than those of the Village. "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" shall not include any real or
personal Village property that is not specifically described in the previous two sentences and shall not
include Village buildings, fixtures and other structures or improvements, regardless of whether they are
situated in the right-of-way.
12.06.02019. "Small wireless facility" means a wireless facility that meets both of the following
qualifications: (i) Each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six cubic feet in volume or,
in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all of its exposed elements could
fit within an imaginary enclosure of no more than six cubic feet; and (ii) All other wireless equipment
attached directly to a utility pole associated with the facility is cumulatively no more than twenty-five
cubic feet in volume. The following types of associated ancillary equipment are not included in the
calculation of equipment volume: Electric meter, concealment elements, telecommunications
demarcation box, ground -based enclosures, grounding equipment, power transfer switch, cut-off switch,
and vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services.
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12.06.020 2. "Applicable codes" means uniform building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical
codes adopted by a recognized national code organization or local amendments to those codes, including
the National Electric Safety Code.
12.06.020 20. "Utility pole" means a pole or similar structure that is used in whole or in part by a
communications service provider or for electric distribution, lighting, traffic control, or a similar function.
12.06.020 21. "Wireless facility" means equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless
communications between user equipment and a communications network, including: (i) Equipment
associated with wireless communications; and (ii) Radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic
cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological
configuration. Wireless facility includes small wireless facilities. "Wireless facility" does not include the
structure or improvements on, under, or within which the equipment is collocated; or wireline backhaul
facilities, coaxial or fiber optic cable that is between wireless support structures or utility poles or coaxial,
or fiber optic cable that is otherwise not immediately adjacent to or directly associated with an antenna.
12.06.020 22. "Wireless infrastructure provider" means any person authorized to provide
telecommunications service in the State that builds or installs wireless communication transmission
equipment, wireless facilities, wireless support structures, or utility poles and that is not a wireless
services provider but is acting as an agent or a contractor for a wireless services provider for the
application submitted to the Village.
12.06.020 23. "Wireless provider" means a wireless infrastructure provider or a wireless services
provider.
12.06.020 24. "Wireless services" means any services provided to the general public, including a
particular class of customers, and made available on a nondiscriminatory basis using licensed or
unlicensed spectrum, whether at a fixed location or mobile, provided using wireless facilities.
12.06.020 25. "Wireless services provider" means a person who provides wireless services.
12.06.02026. "Wireless support structure" means a freestanding structure, such as a monopole; tower,
either guyed or self-supporting; billboard; or other existing or proposed structure designed to support or
capable of supporting wireless facilities. Wireless support structure does not include a utility pole.
12.06.020 3. ""Applicant" means any person, firm, corporation or agency which submits an
application.
12.06.020 4. "Application" means a request submitted by an applicant to an authority for a permit to
collocate small wireless facilities, and a request that includes the installation of a new utility pole for such
collocation, as well as any applicable fee for the review of such application.
12.06.020 5. "Collocate" or "collocation" means to install, mount, maintain, modify, operate, or
replace wireless facilities on or adjacent to a wireless support structure or utility pole.
12.06.020 6. "Communications service" means cable service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 522(6), as
amended; information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; telecommunications service,
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as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(53), as amended; mobile service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(53), as amended;
or wireless service other than mobile service.
12.06.020 7. "Communications service provider" means a cable operator, as defined in 47 U.S.C.
522(5), as amended; a provider of information service, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(24), as amended; a
telecommunications carrier, as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153(51), as amended; or a wireless provider.
12.06.020 8. "FCC' means the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
12.06.020 9. "Fee" means a one-time charge.
12.08.010 B. "Service walk" is that part of any sidewalk providing access to private property from the
sidewalk, if any, to the street.
12.08.010 C. "Carriage walk" is a strip of walk located immediately behind the curb generally between
the driveway apron and the service walk. Carriage walks may not be greater than eighteen inches in width.
12.08.010 A. "Driveway apron" as set forth in this Chapter, is that portion of any driveway providing
ingress and egress to private property from the sidewalk, if any, to the street. If there is no sidewalk, the
ingress and egress will be from any lot or property line to the street.
12.20.010 A. "Municipal property" means all property owned by or under the control or jurisdiction
of the Village.
12.20.010 B. "Public highway" means all land lying between the sidewalks, all alleys and all roadways
including adjacent municipal property.
12.20.010 C. "Tree" means a woody perennial plant exceeding ten feet in height at maturity having a
single main stem trunk.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
13.04.190 A. "User/consumer" A user/consumer is defined as a residential dwelling unit, commercial
unit, business unit, institutional unit, or any other occupiable unit or combination thereof, having direct
access and use of water and/or sewer services regardless of whether water is or is not metered through
a single master meter. Unit counts for commercial, business, industrial or institutional uses shall be
determined on an individual analysis of occupied or common areas having direct access to water services.
Water provided as a general service to common area will be counted as one unit under this definition
when determining the total direct access units regardless of the number of direct distribution users.
13.04.280 1. "Act" means the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 USC 1251 et seq.
13.04.28010. "Control manhole" means a structure located on a site from which industrial wastes are
discharged. Where feasible, the manhole shall have an interior drop. The purpose of a control manhole is
to provide access for the Village representative to sample and/or measure discharges.
13.04.280 11. "Corporate Authorities" means the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
13.04.28012. "Easement" means an acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
13.04.280 13. "Force main" means a pipe in which wastewater is carried under pressure.
13.04.280 14. "IEPA" means the abbreviation for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
13.04.280 15. "Industrial user" means and includes establishments engaged in manufacturing activities
involving the mechanical or chemical transformation of materials of substance into products.
13.04.28016. "Industrial waste" means any solid, liquid or gaseous substance discharged, permitted to
flow or escaping from any industrial, manufacturing, commercial, or business establishment or process or
from the development, recovery, or processing of any natural resource as distinct from sanitary sewage.
13.04.28017. "Infiltration" means the water unintentionally entering the public sanitary sewer system,
including sanitary building drains and sewers, from the ground, through such means as, but not limited
to, defective pipes, pipe joints, connections, or manhole walls. (Infiltration does not include and is
distinguished from inflow).
13.04.280 18. "Infiltration/inflow" means the total quantity of water from both infiltration and inflow
without distinguishing the source.
13.04.28019. "Inflow" means the water discharge into a sanitary sewer system including sanitary
building drains and sewers, from such sources as, but not limited to, roof leaders, cellar, yard, and area
drains, foundation drains, unpolluted cooling water discharges, drains from springs and swampy areas,
manhole covers, cross -connections from storm sewers and/or combined sewers, catch basins, storm
waters, surface runoff, street wash waters or drainage. (Inflow does not include, and is distinguished from,
infiltration.)
13.04.280 2. "Audit" means an audit as a separate report from the funds in accordance with General
Services Administration Policy Circular, FMC73-2, and shall cover the following: (1) financial operations
are properly conducted; (2) financial reports are presented fairly; (3) applicable laws and regulations have
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been complied with; (4) resources are managed and used in an economical and efficient manner; (5)
desired results and objectives are being achieved in a financially effective manner; and (6) records of
audit of the industrial cost recovery system charges and expenditures are being retained for the useful
life of the improvement.
13.04.280 20. "Institutional/governmental user" means and includes schools, hospitals, churches,
penal institutions, and users associated with federal, state and local governments.
13.04.280 21. "Interceptor sewer" means a sewer whose primary purpose is to transport wastewater
from collection sewers to a treatment facility with sufficient capacity to carry peak dry weather flow as
well as groundwater infiltration.
13.04.280 22. "Major contributing industry" means an industrial user of the publicly owned treatment
works that: (a) has a flow of fifty thousand gallons or more per average work day; or (b) has a flow greater
than ten percent of the flow carried by the municipal system receiving the waste; or (c) has in its waste,
a toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in standards issued under Section 307(a) of the Federal Act;
or (d) is found by the sewage treatment authority, or state or federal regulatory agencies, in connection
with the issuance of the NPDES permit to the publicly owned treatment works receiving the waste, to
have significant impact, either singly or in combination with other contributing industries, on that
treatment works or upon the quality of effluent from that treatment works.
13.04.280 23. "Minor industrial user" means small industrial and some commercial users (restaurants,
auto repair shops, warehouses, etc.) whose individual discharges do not significantly impact the treatment
plant services, degrade receiving water quality, or contaminate sludge.
13.04.280 24. "Natural outlet" means any outlet, including storm sewers and combined sewer
overflows, into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of surface or groundwater.
13.04.280 25. "NPDES permit" means any permit or equivalent document or requirements issued by
the administrator, or, where appropriated by the director, after enactment of the Federal Clean Water
Act to regulate the discharge of pollutants pursuant to Section 402 of the Federal Act.
13.04.280 26. "Operation and maintenance costs" means all costs, direct and indirect, not including
debt service, but inclusive of expenditures attributable to administration, replacement, treatment and
collection of wastewaters necessary to ensure adequate wastewater collection and treatment on a
continuing basis, conform to applicable regulations, and assure optimal long-term facility management.
13.04.280 27. "PH" means the term used to express the intensity of the acid or base condition of a
solution, calculated by taking the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydrogen ion concentration. The
concentration is the weight of hydrogen ions, in grams per liter of solution. Neutral water for example has
a hydrogen ion concentration of 107 and a pH value of seven.
13.04.280 28. "Pretreatment" means the treatment of industrial sewage from privately owned
industrial sources prior to introduction of the waste effluent into a public treatment works, in accordance
with 40 CFR 128.
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13.04.280 29. "Properly shredded garbage" means garbage that has been shredded to such a degree
that all particles will be carried freely under the flow conditions normally prevailing in public sewers, with
no particle greater than one-half inch (1.25 centimeters) in any dimension.
13.04.280 3. "Billable flow" means a user/consumer recorded bimonthly water usage as metered by
the appropriate water utility, plus metered water from wells and other sources, and less any sewer -
exempt metered date, times the Village -approved percentage factor for wastewater entering the sewer
system out of the metered water. Residential users on unmetered wells and users with no history of
billable flow shall have their billable flow estimated by averaging the billable flow of other residential
users of the same class.
13.04.280 30. "Public sanitary sewer" means a sanitary sewer which is owned and controlled by the
Village or other public sewage treatment authority.
13.04.280 31. "Replacement" means expenditures for obtaining and installing equipment, accessories,
or appurtenances which are necessary during the service life of the treatment works to maintain the
capacity and performance for which such works were designed and constructed.
13.04.280 32. "Replacement reserve" means an account for the segregation of resources to meet
replacement expenditures.
13.04.280 33. "Residential user" means all dwelling units such as houses, mobile homes, apartments,
and permanent multifamily dwellings.
13.04.280 34. "Sanitary sewer" means a sewer which carries sanitary and industrial wastes, and to
which storm, surface, and groundwater are not intentionally admitted. Reference to the word sewer, as
used in this Chapter, shall generally refer to sanitary sewer.
13.04.28035. "Sewage" means the combination of the liquid and water -carried wastes from residences,
commercial buildings, industrial plants, and institutions (including polluted cooling water and
unintentionally admitted infiltration/ inflow). a. "Sanitary sewage" means the combination of liquid and
water -carried wastes discharged from toilet and other sanitary plumbing facilities. b. "Industrial sewage"
means a combination of liquid -carried and water -carried wastes, discharged from any industrial
establishment and resulting from any trade or process carried on in that establishment (this shall include
the wastes from pretreatment facilities and polluted cooling water). c. "Combined sewage" means
wastes including sanitary sewage, industrial sewage, storm water, infiltration and in -flow carried to the
wastewater treatment facilities by a combined sewer.
13.04.28036. "Shall" is mandatory; "May" is permissive.
13.04.280 37. "Standard methods" means the laboratory procedures set forth in the latest edition, at
the time of analysis, of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' prepared and
published jointly by the American Public Health Association, the American Water Works Association, and
the Water Pollution Control Federation, and 40 CFR Part 136, 3, 4, and 5 and/or other recognized
procedures by U.S. EPA and IEPA.
13.04.280 38. "Storm sewer" means a sewer for conveying water, groundwater, or unpolluted water
from any source and to which sanitary and/or industrial wastes are not intentionally admitted.
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13.04.280 39. "Suspended solids" means total suspended matter that either floats on the surface of, or
is in suspension in water, wastewater, or other liquids and is removable by laboratory filtration as
prescribed in standard methods.
13.04.280 4. "BOD" (denoting biochemical oxygen demand) means the quantity of oxygen utilized in
the biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedures in five days at twenty
degrees Centigrade, expressed in milligrams per liter.
13.04.28040. "Toxic amount" means concentration of any pollutant or combination of pollutants which
upon exposure to or assimilation into any organism will cause adverse effects, such as cancer, genetic
mutations and physiological manifestations, as defined in standards issued pursuant to Section 307(a) of
the Act.
13.04.28041. "U.S. EPA" means United States Environmental Protection Agency.
13.04.280 42. "Unpolluted water" means water of quality equal to or better than the effluent criteria
in effect, or water that would not cause violation of receiving water quality standards and would not be
benefited by discharge to the sanitary sewers and wastewater treatment facilities provided.
13.04.28043. "Useful life" means the anticipated term in years of physical and/or functional
productivity of elements of the whole sewerage system, which can be reevaluated as a result of preventive
maintenance, renewal which offsets physical and/or functional obsolescence, renewal of capital elements
due to consumption, and physical and/or functional betterments either direct or indirect.
13.04.28044. "User charge system" means the system of charges levied on users for the cost of
operation and maintenance, and replacement reserve requirements on new and old wastewater
collection/treatment facilities, pursuant to Section 204(b) of the Act; and 40 CFR 35.935-13 (February 11,
1974 Federal Register).
13.04.280 45. "User class" means the type of user; residential, institutional/government, commercial,
or industrial, as defined herein.
13.04.28046. "Wastewater treatment facilities" means the structures, equipment and processes
required to collect, transport and treat domestic and industrial wastes and dispose of the effluent and
accumulated residual solids.
13.04.280 47. "Waterworks" means all facilities for water supply, treatment, storage reservoirs, water
lines and water services, and booster stations for obtaining, treating and distributing potable water.
13.04.280 5. "Building drain —sanitary" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage
system which receives sanitary or industrial sewage only, inside the walls of a building and conveys it to
the sanitary building sewer beginning three feet outside the building wall.
13.04.280 6. "Building drain —storm water" means that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a
drainage system which receives storm water or other clearwater discharge, but no wastewater, from soil
and other drainage pipes inside the walls of a building and conveys it to the building's stormwater service
sewer beginning three feet outside the building wall.
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13.04.280 7. "Building sewer —sanitary" means the extension from the sanitary building drain to the
public sanitary sewer or other place of disposal which conveys sanitary or industrial sewage only (also
called building or service connection).
13.04.280 8. "Collection sewer" means a sewer whose primary purpose is to collect wastewaters from
individual point source discharges.
13.04.280 9. "Commercial user" means and includes transit lodging, retail and wholesale
establishments or places engaged in selling merchandise, or rendering services.
13.05.040 1. "Agency" means Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
13.05.04010. "Double check valve assembly" means an assembly composed of single, independently
acting check valves approved under ASSE Standard 1015. A double check valve assembly must include
tight shutoff valves located at each end of the assembly and suitable connections for testing the
watertightness of each check valve.
13.05.04011. "Fixed proper air gap" means the unobstructed vertical distance through the free
atmosphere between the water discharge point and the flood level rim of the receptacle.
13.05.04012. "Health hazard" means any condition, device or practice in a water system or its
operation resulting in a real or potential danger to the health and well-being of consumers. The word
"severe" as used to qualify "health hazard" means a hazard to the health of the user that could be
expected to result in death or significant reduction in the quality of life.
13.05.04013. "Inspection" means a plumbing inspection to examine carefully and critically all materials,
fixtures, piping and appurtenances, appliances and installations of a plumbing system for compliance with
requirements of the Illinois Plumbing Code, 77 III. Adm. Code 890.
13.05.04014. "Nonpotable water" means water not safe for drinking, personal, or culinary use as
determined by the requirements of 35 III. Adm. Code 604.
13.05.04015. "Plumbing" means the actual installation, repair, maintenance, alteration or extension of
a plumbing system by any person. Plumbing includes all piping, fixtures, appurtenances and appliances
for a supply of water for all purposes, including without limitation lawn sprinkler systems, from the source
of a private water supply on the premises or from the main in the street, alley or at the curb to, within
and about any building or buildings where a person or persons live, work or assemble. Plumbing includes
all piping, from discharge of pumping units to and including pressure tanks in water supply systems.
Plumbing includes all piping, fixtures, appurtenances, and appliances for a building drain and a sanitary
drainage and related ventilation system of any building or buildings where a person or persons live, work
or assemble from the point of connection of such building drain to the building sewer or private sewage
disposal system five feet beyond the foundation walls.
13.05.04016. "Pollution" means the presence of any foreign substance (organic, inorganic, radiological,
and biological) in water that tends to degrade its quality so as to constitute a hazard or impair the
usefulness of the water.
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13.05.040 17. "Potable water" is any water which meets the requirements of 35 III. Adm. Code 604 for
drinking, culinary and domestic purposes., including, but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing,
swimming, washing dishes, or preparing foods.
13.05.04018. "Potential cross -connection" means a fixture or appurtenance with threaded hose
connection, tapered spout, or other connection which would facilitate extension of the water supply line
beyond its legal termination point.
13.05.04019. "Process fluid(s)" means any fluid or solution which may be chemically, biologically or
otherwise contaminated or polluted in a form or concentration such as would constitute a health,
pollutional, or system hazard if introduced into the public or a consumer's potable water system. This
includes but is not limited to: a. Polluted or contaminated waters; b. Process waters; c. Used waters
originating from the public water supply system which may have deteriorated in sanitary quality; d.
Cooling waters; e. Questionable or contaminated natural waters taken from wells, lakes, streams, or
irrigation systems; f. Chemicals in solution or suspension; g. Oils, gases, acids, alkalis and other liquid and
gaseous fluids used in industrial or other processes, or for firefighting purposes.
13.05.040 2. "Approved" means backflow prevention devices or methods approved by the Research
Foundation for Cross -Connection Control of the University Of Southern California, Association Of State
Sanitary Engineers, American Water Works Association, American National Standards Institute or certified
by the National Sanitation Foundation.
13.05.040 20. "Public water supply" means all mains, pipes and structures through which water is
obtained and distributed to the public, including wells and well structures, intakes and cribs, pumping
stations, treatment plants, reservoirs, storage tanks and appurtenances, collectively or severally, actually
used or intended for use for the purpose of furnishing water for drinking or general domestic use and
which serve at least fifteen service connections or which regularly serve at least twenty-five persons at
least sixty days per year. A public water supply is either a "community water supply" or a "noncommunity
water supply."
13.05.040 21. "Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device" means a device containing a
minimum of two independently acting check valves together with an automatically operated pressure
differential relief valve located between the two check valves and approved under ASSE Standard 1013.
During normal flow and at the cessation of normal flow, the pressure between these two checks shall be
less than the supply pressure. In case of leakage of either check valve, the differential relief valve, by
discharging to the atmosphere, shall operate to maintain the pressure between the check valves at less
than the supply pressure. The unit must include tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the
device, and each device shall be fitted with properly located test cocks.
13.05.040 22. "Service connection" means the opening, including all fittings and appurtenances, at the
water main through which water is supplied to the user.
13.05.040 23. "Survey" means the collection of information pertaining to a customer's piping system
regarding the location of all connections to the public water supply system and must include the location,
type and most recent inspection and testing date of all cross -connection control devices and methods
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located within that customer's piping system. The survey must be in written form, and should not be an
actual plumbing inspection.
13.05.040 24. "System hazard" means a condition through which an aesthetically objectionable or
degrading material not dangerous to health may enter the public water supply system or a consumer's
potable water system.
13.05.04025. "Used water" means any water supplied by a public water supply system to a consumer's
water system after it has passed through the service connection and is no longer under the control of the
water supply official custodian.
13.05.040 26. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
13.05.040 27. "Water purveyor" means the owner or official custodian of a public water system.
13.05.040 3. "Auxiliary water system" means any water source or system on or available to the
premises other than the public water supply system and includes the water supplied by the system. These
auxiliary waters may include water from another purveyor's public water supply system; or water from a
source such as wells, lakes, ponds, or streams, or process fluids; or used water. These waters may be
polluted or contaminated or objectionable or constitute a water source or system over which the water
purveyor does not have control.
13.05.040 4. "Backflow" means the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the
distribution pipes of a potable water system from any source other than the intended source of the
potable water supply.
13.05.040 5. "Backflow prevention device" means any device, method, or type of construction
intended to prevent backflow into a potable water system. All devices used for backflow prevention in
Illinois must meet the standards of the Illinois Plumbing Code and the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency.
13.05.040 6. "Consumer" or "customer" means the owner, official custodian or person in control of
any premises supplied by or in any manner connected to a public water system.
13.05.040 7. "Consumer's water system" means the service connection and any water system located
on the customer's premises. A building plumbing system is considered to be a customer's water system.
13.05.040 8. "Contamination" means an impairment of the quality of the water by entrance of any
substance to a degree which could create a health hazard.
13.05.040 9. "Cross -connection" means any physical connection or arrangement between two
otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other a substance of
unknown or questionable safety or quality, whereby there may be a flow from one system into the other.
a. Direct cross -connection means a cross -connection formed when a water system is physically joined to
a source of unknown or unsafe substance. b. Indirect cross -connection means a cross -connection through
which an unknown substance can be forced, drawn by vacuum or otherwise introduced into a safe potable
water system.
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13.13.020. "Delinquent Accounts" means an account for which the billing amount has not been paid
within the prescribed period of time as specified on the utility bill or stormwater invoice.
13.13.020. "Developed land" means a parcel within the corporate limits of the Village that has been
altered from its natural state by the addition of impervious area.
13.13.020. "Direct discharge" means the conveyance of stormwater runoff directly from a parcel of
property to a receiving stream, creek, ditch or river, without using any part of the Stormwater System.
13.13.020. "Impervious area" means the area within a parcel that prevents or significantly impedes
the infiltration of stormwater into the soil. Impervious areas shall include, but are not limited to buildings,
roofed structures, paved areas, walkways, driveways, parking lots, patios, decks, swimming pools, and
similar non -porous areas.
13.13.020. "NPDES" or "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" means the national
permitting program implemented under the Clean Water Act.
13.13.020. "Parcel" means an area of land within the corporate limits of the Village that has been
established by a plat or other legal means and has been assigned a Property Index Number (PIN) by the
County in which the parcel is located.
13.13.020. "Public right-of-way" means a parcel of land owned by a local unit of government or
other taxing authority.
13.13.020. "Stormwater service connection" means such pumps, pipes, drains and other
appurtenances necessary to drain and channel runoff from any parcel into the Village of Buffalo Grove
Stormwater System.
13.13.020. "Stormwater System", means the system of conveyances owned and operated by the
Village and designed for or used in the collection, control, transportation, treatment or discharge of
stormwater, including but not limited to storm sewers, storm drains, curbs, gutters, ditches, detention
ponds or basins, dams, river impoundment, manmade channels or storm drains, and flood control
facilities, and any appurtenances thereto.
13.13.020. "Stormwater Utility", means the Village of Buffalo Grove Stormwater Utility established
by this Chapter for the management, operation, maintenance, engineering, planning and capital
investments related to the Stormwater system.
13.13.020. "Undeveloped parcel" means a parcel of land that remains in its natural state with no
impervious area.
13.13.020. "User" means the owner of a parcel that uses, benefits from or connects to the Village's
Stormwater System.
13.22.030 "Person" is any individual, partnership, co -partnership, firm, company, limited liability
company, corporation, association, joint stock company, trust, estate, political subdivision, or any other
legal entity, or their legal representatives, agents or assigns.
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13.22.030 "Potable water" is any water which meets the requirements of 35 III. Adm. Code 604 for
drinking, culinary and domestic purposes., including, but not limited to, water used for drinking, bathing,
swimming, washing dishes, or preparing foods.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
14.08.010 "A -Framed sign". See Portable sign, Section 14.08.610.
14.08.020 "Abandoned sign" means a sign which no longer correctly directs or exhorts any person,
a bona fide business, lessor, owner, entity, product, or activity conducted, or product available on the
premises where such sign is displayed.)
14.08.030 "Administrator" means the Deputy Building Commissioner Administration or the Deputy
Building Commissioner Operations of the Village of Buffalo Grove or their authorized representative.
14.08.040 "Advertising message" means that copy on a sign describing products or services being
offered to the public, but excludes logos. See also "Logos," Section 14.08.450.
14.08.050 "Animated sign" means any sign which includes action or motion. The movement or the
optical illusion of movement of any part of the street sign, design, or pictorial segment, including the
movement of any illumination or the flashing or varying of light intensity; the automatic changing of all or
any part of the facing of a street sign.
14.08.060 "Area of copy" means the entire area within a single, continuous perimeter composed of
squares or rectangles, which enclose the extreme limits of the advertising message, announcement or
decoration on a fascia or wall sign.
14.08.070 "Area of sign" means the area of the largest single face of the sign within a perimeter
which forms the outside shape including any frame, but excluding the necessary supports or uprights on
which the sign may be placed. If the sign consists of more than one section or module, all areas will be
totaled.
14.08.080 "Awning" means a cloth, plastic, or other nonstructural covering that either is
permanently attached to a building or can be raised or retracted to a position against the building when
not in use.
14.08.090 "Background area" means the entire area of a sign on which copy could be placed, as
opposed to the copy area, when referred to in connection with wall signs.
14.08.100 "Banner sign" means a temporary sign composed of lightweight material either enclosed
or not enclosed in a rigid frame, secured or mounted which may allow movement of the sign.
14.08.110 "Boulevard Banner" means a lightweight sign intended to be hung either with or without
a frame, featuring seasons, public events, characters, letters or illustrations applied to plastic or fabric of
any kind excluding flags, emblems, and insignia of political, professional, religious, educational, or
corporate organizations when such flags, emblems or insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes.
14.08.120 "Building face or wall" means all window and wall area of a building in one plane or
elevation.
14.08.130 "Building frontage" means the linear length of a building adjacent to and facing each
public right-of-way or the linear length of each public right-of-way adjacent to and facing the building,
whichever is smaller.
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14.08.140 "Building sign" means a sign lettered to give the name of a building itself, as opposed to
the name of occupants or services.
14.08.150 "Canopy" or "marquee" means a permanent hood, awning or roof -like construction
which projects from a building wall for the purpose of providing shelter or protection from the weather.
14.08.160 "Canopy sign" or "marquee sign" means any sign that is fastened, affixed, or attached to
and erected parallel to a canopy or marquee in such a manner that the canopy (marquee) the supporting
structure or forms the background surface of the sign.
14.08.170 "Manual changeable copy sign" means a sign on which copy is changed manually in the
field.
14.08.180 "Collector streets" means roadways having continuity which carry traffic from local
streets to major streets and are indicated on the official map as collector streets.
14.08.190 "Construction signs" means temporary signs intended to identify activity on a
construction site.
14.08.200 "Copy" means advertising message or announcement.
14.08.210 "Corporate authorities" mean the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove then holding office.
14.08.220 "Developed parcel" means one or more properties or lots upon which significant site
improvement, such as utility installations, paving and in many instances, the construction of one or more
structures has occurred. Developed Parcel shall include, but is not limited to a shopping center. It shall
additionally mean all private property within 200 feet of an existing building.
14.08.230 "Deviation" means a departure or change from the approved Uniform Sign Package but
minor in that the deviation is not a variation of this Title.
14.08.240 "Directional sign" means any sign which serves solely to designate the location or
direction to any place or area. Included in this group of signs are those designated to guide or direct
pedestrians or vehicular traffic to an area or place on the premises of a business building or development
by means of a directory designating names and addresses only.
14.08.250 "Electrical sign" means any sign containing electrical wiring which is attached or intended
to be attached to an electrical energy source including a solar or wind powered energy source.
14.08.270 "Electronic message sign" means a sign that can be electronically changed by remote or
automatic means. The following terms for such electronic message signs shall be defined as follows: A.
Dissolve: Signs where static messages are changed by means of varying light intensity or pattern, where
the first message gradually appears to dissipate and lose legibility simultaneous to the gradual appearance
and legibility of the subsequent message. B. Fade: Signs where static messages are changed by means of
varying light intensity, where the first message gradually reduces intensity to the point of not being legible
and the subsequent message gradually increases intensity to the point of legibility. C. Scrolling: Signs
where the message is changed by the apparent vertical movement of the letters or graphic elements of
the message. D. Static: Signs having no motion. E. Text: Signs consisting of letters or words only that do
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not include any animation, effects simulating animation or video. F. Travel: Signs where the message is
changed by the apparent horizontal movement of the letters or graphic elements of the message.
14.08.280 "Embellishment". See logos, Section 14.08.450.
14.08.290 "Erected" means attached, altered, built, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged or moved,
and includes the painting of wall signs, but does not include copy changes on any sign.
14.08.300 "Event" means a noteworthy happening, special occasion, public service announcement,
or activity taking place at a particular date or time for business and community promotion purposes. A.
Private events shall include those events coordinated or administered by a private property owner
including but not limited to a business owner, property manager or private property owner. B. Public
events shall include but are not limited to Buffalo Grove Days, the Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art
Festival, Buffalo Grove Farmers Market and other events coordinated or sponsored by the Village or other
governmental entity.
14.08.310 "Exempt signs" means signs exempt pursuant to Chapter 14.24.
14.08.320 "Face of sign" means the entire area of sign on which copy could be placed.
14.08.330 "Fascia sign." See wall sign, Section 14.08.880.
14.08.340 "Feather flag" means advertising or promotional sign in the shape of a feather created of
cloth, vinyl or other temporary material. Otherwise referred to as an advertising flag, blade flag, wind -
featured or bow flag. Following is an example of a Feather flag:
14.08.350 "Flashing sign" means any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source, or
which includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation, or an externally
mounted intermittent light source. Automatic changing signs such as public service information signs or
reader boards are classified as changing signs, not flashing signs.
14.08.360 "Frontage" means the length of the property line of any one premises parallel to and
along each public right-of-way it borders.
14.08.370 "Grand opening" means the commencement of operation of a new business. A Grand
opening is considered to occur if there is a business name change, a change in the type of business, name
of business, or activity. A Grand opening may include a re -opening of the business, renovation, business
operating under new ownership or change in the type of business or activity.
14.08.380 "Ground level" means the approved established finished grade on the ground directly
below the sign.
14.08.390 "Ground sign" means a sign erected on a freestanding frame, mast or pole and not
attached to any building.
14.08.400 "Height of sign" means the vertical distance measured from the ground level to the
highest point of the sign.
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14.08.410 "Identification sign" means a sign which is limited to the name, address and number of a
building, institution, person or entity and to the activity carried on in the building or institution, or the
occupation of the person.
14.08.420 "Illuminated sign" means any sign which emanates light either by means of exposed
tubing or lamps on its surface, or by means of illumination transmitted through the sign faces. A. Directly
illuminated sign. Directly illuminated sign means any sign designed to provide artificial light either through
exposed lighting on the sign face or through transparent or translucent material from a light source within
the sign. B. Indirectly illuminated sign. Indirectly illuminated sign means any sign which reflects light from
a source intentionally directed upon it.
14.08.430 "Incidental sign" means any sign which serves to identify the business name and a specific
location or area to be communicated, including but not limited to, signs designating restrooms, address
numbers, hours of operation, entrances to buildings, directions, help wanted, public telephone.
14.08.440 "Lintel" means the line above the display windows on a store or, if no display windows, a
line nine feet from grade.
14.08.450 "Logo" is defined as a symbol(s), picture(s), or other graphic elements arranged in a
specific way to represent a certain business, corporation, trade, or profession.
14.08.460 "Lot" when used alone means a zoning lot unless the context of this Title clearly indicates
otherwise.
14.08.470 "Maintain" means to permit a sign, structure or any part of each to continue or to repair
or refurbish a sign, structure or any part of either.
14.08.480 "Marquee" or "canopy" means a rooflike structure of a permanent nature which projects
from the wall of a building.
14.08.490 "Marquee sign" or "canopy sign" means any sign attached to or constructed in or on a
canopy or marquee.
14.08.500 "Menu board" means a changeable point -of -purchase advertising display that allows the
business to list products and prices.
14.08.510 "Message" means the wording or copy on a sign.
14.08.520 "Nameplate" means a nonelectric sign identifying only the name and occupation or
profession of the occupant or premises on which the sign is located. If any premises includes more than
one occupant, nameplate refers to all names and occupations or professions as well as the name of the
building and directional information.
14.08.530 "Neon tubing" means a tube shaped flexible cylinder containing neon at low pressure to
provide luminescence.
14.08.540 "Nonconforming sign" means any advertising structure or sign which was lawfully
erected and maintained and which fails to conform to all applicable requirements and restrictions of this
Title.
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14.08.550 "Off -premises sign" is a sign that advertises goods, products, services or facilitates or
directs persons to a different location from where the sign is installed.
14.08.560 "Official map" means the map which is adopted by the Village showing the area included
in the comprehensive plan.
14.08.570 "On -premises sign" means any sign identifying or advertising a business, person, activity,
goods, products or services located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained.
14.08.580 "Owner" means the person having sufficient proprietary interest of record in the land
sought to be developed to commence and maintain proceedings to plat the same under the statutes of
the State or under the ordinances of the Village.
14.08.590 "Parapet" or "parapet wall" means that portion of a building wall that rises above the
roof level.
14.08.600 "Person" means any individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, entity and the
like, singular or plural.
14.08.610 "Portable sign" means a moveable sign not secured or attached to the ground or surface
upon which it is located, but supported by its own frame. The sign shall not be moveable such as a swinging
or spinning portable sign. Following is an example of a portable sign:
14.08.620 "Premises" means an area of land with its appurtenances and buildings which, because
of its unity of use, may be regarded as the smallest conveyable unit of real estate.
14.08.630 "Prohibited sign" means those signs which are prohibited in Chapter 14.32.
14.08.640 "Projecting sign" means a sign, other than a wall sign, which is attached to and projects
from a structure or building face.
14.08.650 "Public right-of-way" is a general term denoting land, property, or interest therein,
acquired for or used as a roadway, pedestrian way or bikepath, or other public use.
14.08.660 "Public service information sign" means any automatic changing sign intended primarily
to promote noncommercial messages of general interest to the community.
14.08.670 "Real estate or property for sale, rent or lease sign" means any sign pertaining to the
sale, lease or rental of land or buildings.
14.08.680 "Residential renovation sign" means a sign in a residential zoning district for the purpose
of promoting the construction or renovation on site, including but not limited to building addition, roof,
fence, landscaping, window, painting and siding.
14.08.690 "Roof line" means the top edge of the roof or the top of the parapet, whichever forms
the top line of the building silhouette.
14.08.700 "Roof sign" means any sign erected upon or directly above a roof or on top of or above
the parapet of a building.
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14.08.710 "Rope lighting" means flexible often transparent cable filled with bulbs which provide
illumination.
14.08.720 "Rotation sign" means any sign or portion of a sign which moves in a revolving or similar
manner, but not including multi -prism indexing signs.
14.08.730 "Shopping center" A group of architecturally unified commercial establishments built on
a site which is planned, developed and managed as an operating unit related in its location, size and type
of shops to the trade area that the unit serves. The unit provides on -site parking in definite relationship
to the total size of the stores.
14.08.740 "Sidewalk sign". See portable sign.
14.08.750 "Sign" means any identification, description, illustration or illuminated device which is
visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs
attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any
permanently installed or situated merchandise or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard or
temporary sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of national flags.
For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures.
14.08.760 "Sign structure" means any structure which supports, has supported or is capable of
supporting a sign, including decorative cover.
14.08.770 "Street" means all property dedicated or intended for public highways, freeways,
roadways or street purposes or subject to public easements therefor.
14.08.780 "Swinging sign" means a sign installed on an arm or spar that is not permanently fastened
to an adjacent wall or upright pole. Swinging signs are prohibited.
14.08.790 "Temporary identification sign" means a sign that is for a limited period of time and
which is not permanently affixed. All devices such as feather flags, banners, pennants, flags, (not intended
to include flags of any nations, countries or cities) searchlights, and balloons or other air -filled or gas -filled
figures, and all signs listed in Chapter 14.20 are examples of a temporary sign, with the exception of
Section 14.20.070, Electronic Message Signs.
14.08.800 "Temporary window or building sign" means a sign attached to a window or displayed
on the exterior of a building wall in order to direct attention of persons outside the building to a sale of
merchandise or a change in the status of the business.
14.08.810 "Tenant panel" is one of multiple signs on a ground sign providing for name recognition
of the business or entity of the Developed Parcel.
14.08.820 "Trademark" or "Servicemark" means a distinctive sign or indicator used by an individual,
business organization, or other legal entity to identify that the products or services to consumers with
which the mark appears originate from a unique source, and to distinguish its products or services from
those of other entities. A Trademark or Servicemark is designated by the following symbols: TM (for an
unregistered trademark, that is, a mark used to promote or brand goods); SM (for an unregistered service
mark, that is, a mark used to promote or brand services), ° (for a registered trademark)
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14.08.830 "Under canopy or under marquee sign" means a sign suspended below the ceiling or roof
of a canopy or marquee.
14.08.840 "Underwriters' Laboratories," in the United States, means a nonprofit organization which
establishes standards for electrical and mechanical equipment and materials and is commonly referred to
as "UL."
14.08.850 "Uniform Sign Package" means a proposal which must promote design compatibility and
be harmonious with the architectural features of multi -tenant buildings or a development, or for a
development where there is to be more than one building as part of a Developed Parcel including but not
limited to a Shopping Center.
14.08.860 "Unlawful sign" means a sign which contravenes this Title or which the Administrator
may declare as unlawful if it becomes dangerous to public safety, or a nonconforming sign for which a
permit required under a previous code was not obtained.
14.08.870 "Use" means the purpose for which a building, lot, sign or other structure is arranged, is
intended, designed, occupied or maintained.
14.08.880 "Wall sign" means a sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building with the
face parallel to the plane of the building wall.
14.08.890 "Window sign" means a sign installed on a window for the purposes of viewing from
outside the premises. This term does not include merchandise located in a window.
14.08.900 "Zoning lot" means an area with fixed boundaries which is or may be occupied by a use,
building or buildings, including the open spaces required by this Title.
15.16.020 A. "Burglar -resistant glazing material" means a glazed minimum of one-half inch tempered
insulated glass.
15.16.020 B. "Cylinder guard" means a hardened steel ring or plate surrounding the otherwise
exposed portion of a cylinder lock to prevent cutting, drilling, prying, pulling or wrenching with common
tools.
15.16.020 C. "Deadbolt" means a bolt which has no automatic spring action and which is operated by
a key cylinder, thumb turn, or lever, and is held fast when in the projected position.
15.16.020 D. "Deadlatch" means a latch which is held in the latched position within a strike by an
added, integral bolt -type mechanism and is again released by a key from the outside and a knob or similar
actuator from the inside.
15.16.020 E. "Door scope" means a system of lenses encased for convenient installation in entrance
doors permitting an inside viewer to observe the outside with the door closed.
15.16.020 F. "Double cylinder" means a locking device with a keyway on both sides of the door.
15.16.020 G. "Multiple dwelling" means any building or structure used to provide sleeping
accommodations for more than one family unit or person who is not being detained involuntarily or for
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medical or other care or treatment, including, but not limited to hotels, motels, rooming houses,
dormitories, apartments, and duplexes.
15.16.020 H. "Private dwelling" means any building or structure used as a residence by one family unit,
with the exception of mobile homes.
15.16.0201. "Rated" means listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, American Society of Testing
Material, U.S. Bureau of Testing Standards or other approved laboratory.
15.16.020 J. "Strike plate" means a steel plate secured to the door frame which protects the area into
which a latch or bolt projects.
15.20.050 "Above -ground pool" means a removable pool of any shape that is located on the
surrounding earth and may be readily disassembled or stored and reassembled to its original integrity.
15.20.050 "Hot tub/spa" means any structure that contains water not less than twenty-four inches
in depth or has a surface area of not less than two hundred fifty square feet or is with a water -recirculating
system and is not intended to be used for swimming or diving. It may include jet circulation, hot water,
cold water mineral baths, air induction bubbles, or any combination thereof.
15.20.050 "In -ground pool" means a pool that is constructed in the ground and in such a manner
that it cannot be readily disassembled for storage.
15.20.050 "Swimming pool" means any structure that contains water over twenty-four inches in
depth or has a surface area of not less than two hundred fifty square feet or is equipped with a water -
recirculating system and is intended to be used for swimming.
15.24.020 A. "Building permit" means a permit issued by the village for the construction, erection or
alteration of a structure or building.
15.24.020 B. "Certify" or "certification" means that the required inspections and tests have been
performed and that the results comply with the applicable requirements of this Chapter.
15.24.020 C. "Cubic yards" means the amount of material in excavation and/or fill measured by the
method of "average and areas."
15.24.020 D. "Engineer" means a registered professional engineer of the state.
15.24.020 E. "Excavation" means any act by which organic matter, earth, sand, gravel, rock or any
other similar material is cut into, dug, quarried, uncovered, removed, displaced, relocated or bulldozed
and shall include the conditions resulting therefrom.
15.24.020 F. "Existing grade" means the vertical location of the existing ground surface prior to
excavation or filling.
15.24.020 G. "Fill" means any act by which earth, sand, gravel, rock or any other similar material is
deposited, placed, replaced, pushed, dumped, pulled, transported or moved to a new location and shall
include the conditions resulting therefrom.
15.24.020 H. "Grading" means excavation or fill or any combination thereof and shall include the
conditions resulting from any excavation or fill.
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15.24.020 I. "Land surveyor" means a registered surveyor of the State of Illinois
15.24.020 J. "Parcel" means all contiguous land in one ownership.
15.24.020 K. "Permittee" means any person to whom a site development permit is issued.
15.24.020 L. "Person" means any person, firm or corporation, public or private; the state and its
agencies or political subdivisions; the United States of America, its agencies and instrumentalities; and
any agent, servant, officer or employee of any of the foregoing.
15.24.020 M. "Removal" means cutting vegetation to the ground or stumps, complete extraction, or
killing by spraying.
15.24.020 N. "Site" means a lot or parcel of land, or a contiguous combination thereof, where grading
work is performed as a single unified operation.
15.24.020 O. "Site development" means altering terrain and/or vegetation, or performing any
construction upon or making any other material changes in a land site.
15.24.020 P. "Vacant" means land on which there are no structures which are secondary to the use or
maintenance of the land itself.
15.28.010 "Bidirectional amplification system (BDA)" is a system that improves radio
communications within a building through an antenna system and amplifier built into the building. This
system provides radio communications from portable radios operating in the building to components
outside of the building creating a complete radio communication transmission.
15.28.010 "Ninety percent standard" refers to successful, clean communication between two
radios through two partition walls ninety percent of the time.
15.28.010 "Partition" refers to exterior walls of a building and interior walls of a building. As an
example, two partitions would include one exterior wall and an interior office wall.
15.28.010 "Public safety radio communication system" refers to the current digital 800 MHz radio
system, or any future radio system used by the Village of Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Departments.
15.36.030 A. "Code Official" means the Building Commissioner of the Village or designee.
15.36.030 B. "Conditional license" means a limited approval of the premises for a period of up to six
months when a property cannot fully comply with all the applicable requirements of the Village of Buffalo
Grove due to special circumstances (e.g. weather conditions, unavailability of required materials or
services, or other circumstances approved by the Code Official).
15.36.030 C. "Member of the owner's family" means an individual related by blood, adoption or
marriage.
15.36.030 D. "Owner" shall include, but not by way of limitation, a beneficiary of a trust.
15.36.030 E. "Premises" means a lot, plot or parcel of land including the interior and exterior of any
structures thereon.
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15.36.030 F. "Property agent" means a person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal
entity designated in writing by the property owner to the Code Official to manage a rental residential
property including the authority to receive notices or citations.
15.36.030 G. "Rental residential property" means residential structures or individually titled units let
or intended to be let for rent or lease including single-family detached structures.
15.36.030 H. "Tenant" means an occupant of rental residential property.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
16.10.070 "Administrative Subdivision" means a subdivision that will split an existing lot or parcel
with the creation of a lot line adjustment between two adjoining and contiguous lots or the consolidation
of two or more adjoining and contiguous lots.
16.10.070 "Alley" means a strip of land, not less than twenty feet in width and not more than forty
feet, along the side of or in the rear of properties, intended to provide access to these properties.
16.10.070 "ASTM" means American Society for Testing and Materials.
16.10.070 "AWWA" means the abbreviation for American Water Works Association.
16.10.070 "Benchmark" means a permanent object of known elevation.
16.10.070 "Bikepath" means a designated path for bicycles for recreational purposes
16.10.070 "Building setback line" means a line parallel to the street line at a distance from it, so
designated on a plat of subdivision or designated by Village ordinance, the area between said line and the
street line where the erection of a structure or portion thereof is prohibited.
16.10.070 "Business street" means any street included in any development of ground to be used
for business purposes as defined in the zoning ordinance of the Village.
16.10.070 "Caliper" means the measurement used for nursery stock. The diameter of a tree trunk
as measured six inches above ground line for nursery trees up to and including four inches in caliper and
as measured twelve inches above ground line for nursery trees larger than four inches in caliper.
16.10.070 "Certificate of Occupancy" means the certificate issued by the Village which permits the
use of a building in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and which certifies compliance
with the provisions of law for the use and occupancy of the building in its several parts together with any
special stipulations of conditions of the building permit.
16.10.070 "Collector street or secondary street" means roadways having continuity which carry
traffic from local streets to major streets and are indicated on the Comprehensive Plan as collector streets
or as determined by the Village Engineer.
16.10.070 "Comprehensive plan" means the official statement of the Village which sets forth its
major policies concerning desirable future physical development.
16.10.070 "Concept plan" means any and all information as described in Section 16.20.020A.
adequately delineating the concept of any proposed development.
16.10.070 "Corporate Authorities" means The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
16.10.070 "Critical root zone" means that area around a tree as defined by the following calculation:
for each inch of tree measured by the standard D.B.H. method, one foot of area around the tree in all
directions as measured from the base of that tree.
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16.10.070 "Cul-de-sac" means a street having one open end and being permanently terminated by
a vehicle turnaround.
16.10.070 "Dedicated street" means a public right-of-way owned by the Village or other public
highway agency, and created by designation on a recorded plat or in a recorded instrument of conveyance
accepted by the Corporate Authorities of the Village or other public highway agency.
16.10.070 "Developer" means any person whose concern and desire is to develop or improve land
governed by this Title.
16.10.070 "Development" means any of the following: (a) Any project involving construction of
more than one single-family dwelling, or two multifamily dwelling units. (b) Any nonresidential project
involving the construction of any new building(s) or structure(s) a total floor area in excess of five hundred
square feet. (c) Any project that will require or consists of more than two parking spaces in any residential
zoning district, twenty parking spaces in any business zoning district, office and research zoning district or
industrial zoning district. (d) Any project involving the construction of any public or private school,
recreational facility, library, hospital, church, or any place of public assembly. (e) Any project having a
developmental impact upon existing facilities protecting the health and safety of Village residents.
16.10.070 "Diameter Breast Height (D.B.H.)" means the diameter of a tree measured four and one-
half feet above the existing ground line.
16.10.070 "Digital data standards" is the data submittal standards as described in Chapter 2.74.
16.10.070 "Easement" means an acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
16.10.070 "Engineer" means the individual responsible for the engineering design and preparation
of the proposed improvement plans, supporting calculations, and other required documents for the
development of land. This individual shall be a Registered Professional Engineer licensed by the State of
Illinois.
16.10.070 "Final punch list" means a tabulation of construction deficiencies, which must be
corrected prior to final acceptance of a development.
16.10.070 "Flood plain ordinance" means the regulations governing the development and use of
lands as required by Title 18 of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, as amended from time to time.
16.10.070 "Frontage road" means a public or private marginal access roadway or paved parking lot
containing the necessary driveways or trafficways which are located along the frontage of any zoning
district with regulations for purposes of establishing minimum distance between points of access to a
major street.
16.10.070 "Frontage" means all the property on one side of a street between two intersecting
streets measured along the line of the street, or if the street is dead -ended, then all property abutting on
one side between an intersecting street and the dead-end of the street.
16.10.070 "GIS" means Geographic Information System that is currently utilized by the Village of
Buffalo Grove.
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16.10.070 "Homeowner's association" means an organization or association established pursuant
to an agreement, consisting of persons owning or assuming responsibility for open spaces, recreational
facilities, or other commonly owned areas or property within a planned development or other real estate
development.
16.10.070 "IDOT" means Illinois Department of Transportation.
16.10.070 "IEPA" means the abbreviation for Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
16.10.070 "Improvement" means changing any of the existing topographical features of land such
as installing or constructing drainage, sewerage, or water systems, or streets, parking areas, sidewalks,
lights, signs, trees, grading, or related appurtenances.
16.10.070 "Industrial street" means any street included in any development of ground to be used
for industrial purposes as defined in the zoning ordinance of the Village.
16.10.070 "Intersection, street" means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection
of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which
join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon a
highway includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such
divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the event such
intersecting highway also includes two roadways thirty feet or more apart, then every crossing of two
roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.
16.10.070 "Key tree" means any tree identified by a qualified arborist as an exceptionally good
example of the species, in good to excellent condition, that has a diameter breast height of twenty-four
inches or larger and that has a species rating percentage of eighty or greater as listed in the "Species
Ratings and Appraisal Factors for Illinois" published by the International Society of Arboriculture and is a
variety that is indigenous to the State of Illinois or any other species as determined by the Village Forester.
16.10.070 "Local street" means a street of limited continuity used primarily for access to abutting
properties.
16.10.070 "Lot" means a parcel of land in a development separated from other parcels or portions
by virtue of a plat recorded with the appropriate county office and identifiable by reference to said plat
and not dependent for such identification by metes and bounds.
16.10.070 "Major street" means a street of considerable continuity which serves or is intended to
serve as a major traffic artery between the various sections of the Buffalo Grove area, as shown on the
Comprehensive Plan.
16.10.070 "Marginal access street" means a street which is parallel to and adjacent to a major street
or highway and which provides access to abutting properties and protection to local traffic from through -
moving traffic on the major street.
16.10.070 "MWRD" means the abbreviation for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago.
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16.10.070 "Owner" means the person having sufficient proprietary interest of record in the land
sought to be developed to commence and maintain proceedings to plat the same under the statutes of
the State or under the ordinances of the Village.
16.10.070 "Parkway" means any portion of the right-of-way not improved by street or sidewalk.
16.10.070 "Pedestrianway" or "bikepath" means a right-of-way or pathway across or within a tract
of land to be used primarily for either pedestrian or bike traffic.
16.10.070 "Person" means a natural person, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership,
association, club, company, corporation, business, trust, organization, or the manager, lessee, agent,
servant, officer or employee of any of them.
16.10.070 "Planned Unit Development" means a special use pursuant to Chapter 17.28 of the
Village's Zoning Ordinance of a parcel of land which is planned and developed as a unit under single
ownership or control which includes two or more principal buildings, and which is at least four acres in
area.
16.10.070 "Planning & Zoning Commission" means the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
Village.
16.10.070 "Plat" means a map or drawing on which the plans for development of land are presented
and which the owner submits for approval and intends to record in final form and as further defined in
Section 16.20.090.
16.10.070 "Ponding" means the creation of pockets or depressions which have no surface drainage
provided, and which, in the event of a failure on the part of inlets or storm sewers, will contain standing
water. That portion of surface waters which are flowing will not be considered as ponding.
16.10.070 "Preliminary plan" means the map or drawing described in Section 16.20.030.
16.10.070 "Private improvement" means any installed or constructed facility for which the
responsibility of maintenance and ownership will be retained by the owner or a private association.
16.10.070 "Private street" means any road that is used for access and circulation and the ownership
and maintenance responsibility of which is borne by the owner or homeowner's association.
16.10.070 "Public agency" means any public agency created by authority of the State of Illinois or
the federal government.
16.10.070 "Public improvement" means any facility for which the Village of Buffalo Grove or other
public agency may ultimately assume the responsibility for maintenance and operation and which is
constructed for general public use or benefit.
16.10.070 "Public street" means all major, collector, or local streets which are shown and dedicated
on the plat for public use and the ownership and maintenance responsibility is borne by the Village or
other public agency.
16.10.070 "Record Drawing" means the drawings prepared by the Engineer after the completion of
all construction to reflect on -site changes that were made during construction.
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16.10.070 "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" means any street, alley, other land or waterway,
dedicated or commonly used for pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other similar purposes, including utility
easements, in which the Village has the right and authority to authorize, regulate or permit the location
of facilities other than those of the Village. "Right-of-way" or "rights -of -way" shall not include any real or
personal Village property that is not specifically described in the previous two sentences and shall not
include Village buildings, fixtures and other structures or improvements, regardless of whether they are
situated in the right-of-way.
16.10.070 "Roadway or road" means the paved area existing on the street right-of-way and not the
street right-of-way width.
16.10.070 "SCADA" means supervisory control and data acquisition.
16.10.070 "Shrubbery" means a group of usually low and several -stemmed, woody plants.
16.10.070 "Significant tree" means any tree identified by a qualified arborist in good to excellent
condition, that has a diameter breast height of twelve inches or larger and that has a species rating
percentage of sixty or greater as listed in the "Species Ratings and Appraisal Factors for Illinois" published
by the International Society of Arboriculture and is a variety that is indigenous to the State of Illinois or
any other species as determined by the Village Forester.
16.10.070 "Street" means the width of the right-of-way or easement, whether public or private, and
shall not be considered as the width of pavement or other improvement on the right-of-way.
16.10.070 "Subdivider" means any person commencing proceedings under this Title to effect
development or subdivision of land.
16.10.070 "Subdivision" means the division of land or delineation of land by the owner into one or
more parts, for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership a portion of the land
or construction of a development. Any planned development or multiple -family, business, office and
research, or industrial zoning district established by a zoning district amendment of the Zoning Ordinance
of the Village after the effective date of this Title or any planned unit development within one and one-
half miles beyond the corporate boundaries of the Village shall be deemed a subdivision for the purpose
of this Title regardless of whether the land is divided into parcels for separate sale or is developed on a
lease basis. Any project having developmental impact upon existing facilities protecting the health and
safety of Village residents.
16.10.070 "Surveyor" means the individual responsible for the preparation of a plat of annexation,
plat, or a plat of easement. This individual shall be registered and licensed by the State of Illinois.
16.10.070 "Tree preservation plan" means a written plan having illustrations and text that indicates
the methods which are to be used to preserve existing trees during the construction process. The plan will
contain pertinent information as may be required by the Village Forester.
16.10.070 "Tree survey" means an inventory document having illustrations and text that includes
the specie, size, condition and location plotted, of all live trees on the property prior to any construction
activity. The survey will contain a level of detail and other pertinent information as may be required by
the Village Forester.
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16.10.070 "Tree" means a woody perennial plant exceeding ten feet in height at maturity having a
single main stem trunk.
16.10.070 "Village Forester" means the individual responsible for the management of the municipal
urban forest which includes the review and approval of tree preservation plans, tree surveys, site
inspection, landscape plan review and subdivision planting. This individual shall be trained in urban
forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture or closely related fields.
16.10.070 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
17 12.165 "Corporate Authorities" The President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Buffalo
Grove then holding office.
17 12.215 "Dwelling, detached" A dwelling unit entirely surrounded by open space, said open space
being on the same zoning lot as the building.
17.12.005 "Accessory Building or structure" A. An "accessory building or structure" is one which:
1. Is subordinate to and serves a principal building or principal use; 2. Is subordinate in area, extent or
purpose to the principal building or principal use served; 3. Contributes to the comfort, convenience, or
necessity of occupants of the principal building or principal use served; and 4. Is located on the same
zoning lot as the principal building or principal use served with the single exception of such accessory off-
street parking facilities as are permitted to locate elsewhere than on the same zoning lot with the building
or use served. B. An "accessory structure" includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. A child's
playhouse, garden house and private greenhouse; 2. A garage, shed or building for domestic storage; 3.
Storage of merchandise normally carried in stock on the same lot with any retail service or business use,
unless such storage is excluded by the district regulations; 4. Storage of goods used in or produced by
manufacturing activities, on the same lot or parcel of ground with such activities, unless storage is
excluded by the district regulations; 5. Off-street motor vehicle parking areas, and loading and unloading
facilities; 6. Carports; 7. Public utility communication, electric, gas, water, and sewer lines, their supports,
and incidental equipment; 8. Solar energy collectors for the purpose of providing energy for heating
and/or cooling whether as part of a structure or incidental to a group of structures in the nearby vicinity;
9. Swimming pools. C. No accessory buildings shall be used for residential living quarters.
17.12.006 "Accessory use" A use which is customarily and exclusively incidental to the principal
building or use which it serves and which (with the single exception of such off-street parking spaces as
are permitted to be located elsewhere) is located on the same zoning lot as the principal building or use.
17.12.010 "Acreage" Any tract or parcel of land having an area of one acre or more which has not
been subdivided by metes and bounds or platted.
17.12.012 "Acreage, net" The area of the lot excluding any adjacent existing or future public road
right-of-way.
17.12.013 "Adult entertainment establishment" An adult oriented commercial establishment
licensed or subject to as an adult entertainment establishment pursuant to Chapter 5.70 of the Village of
Buffalo Grove Municipal Code, including but not necessarily limited to adult cabarets, adult stores and
adult theaters.
17.12.015 "Agriculture" is the use of land for agricultural purposes, including, farming, dairying,
pasturage, apiculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, and animal and poultry husbandry, and the
necessary accessory uses for packing, treating or storing the produce; provided, however, that the
operation of any such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of the normal agricultural activities.
Agriculture shall not include the commercial feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other animals, the
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commercial feeding of animals on open lots where no feed is raised on the premises, or the commercial
feeding of poultry broilers or laboratory animals such as mice, rabbits, rats, etc.
17.12.020 "Airport or aircraft landing field" Any landing area, runway or other facility (including
heliports) designed, used or intended to be used, either publicly or privately, by any person or persons for
the landing and taking off of aircraft, including all necessary taxiways, aircraft storage and tiedown areas,
hangars, and other necessary buildings and open spaces.
17.12.025 "Alley" A public way, not more than thirty feet wide, which affords only a secondary
means of access to abutting property.
17.12.027 "Alternative tower structure" Structures including, but not limited to, clock towers, bell
steeples, light poles and other alternative design structures that camouflage or conceal the visibility of
antennas or towers.
17.12.028 "Antenna" Any structure designed for the purpose of collecting or transmitting
electromagnetic waves for telephonic, radio, data, Internet or other, including appurtenant equipment
attached to a tower or building for the purpose of providing personal wireless services, including cellular,
paging, low power mobile radio and personal communications services, telecommunications services and
their attendant base stations.
17.12.029 "Antenna support structure" Any building, pole, mast, tower, tripod or other structure
which supports or is a component of the overall structure supporting antenna.
17.12.030 "Apartment" A room or suite of rooms in a multiple -family structure which is arranged,
designed, used or intended to be used as a single housekeeping unit. Complete kitchen, bath, and toilet
facilities, permanently installed, must always be included for each apartment.
17.12.035 "Apartment house" See Dwelling, multiple -family.
17.12.040 "Automobile laundry" A building or portion thereof containing one or more bays for
washing one or more motor vehicles at one time, using automatic production -line methods with a chain
conveyor, blower, steam -cleaning device, or other mechanical devices; or providing space, water and
equipment for the handwashing of autos, whether by the customer or the operator.
17.12.045 "Automobile repair, major" Engine rebuilding or major reconditioning of worn or
damaged motor vehicles or trailers; collision service, including body, frame, fender straightening or repair,
or overall painting of vehicles.
17.12.050 "Automoble repair, minor" Incidental repairs, of parts, and motor service to automobiles,
but not including any operation specified under "Automobile repair, major."
17.12.055 "Automobile service station" A place where motor fuels stored only in underground
tanks, kerosene, lubricating oil or grease for operation of automobiles are offered for sale directly to the
public on the premises, and including minor accessories and services for automobiles; but not including
major automobile repairs; and including washing of automobiles where no chain conveyor, blower, or
steam -cleaning device is employed. When the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels or oil is
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incidental to the conduct of a public garage, the premises shall be classified as a public garage. Automobile
service stations shall not include sale or storage of junkers as defined herein.
17.12.060 "Automobile wash" See Car wash.
17.12.065 "Automobile wrecking yard" Any place where two or more motor vehicles not in running
condition, or parts thereof, are stored in the open and are not being restored to operation, or any land,
building or structure used for wrecking or storing of such motor vehicle or parts thereof, and including
any used farm vehicles or farm machinery, or parts thereof, stored in the open and not being restored to
operating condition; and including the commercial salvaging of any other goods, articles or merchandise.
17.12.070 "Awning" A roof -like cover, temporary in nature, which projects from the wall of a
building.
17.12.075 "Basement" A story having part but not more than one-half its height below grade. A
basement shall be counted as a story for purpose of height regulation.
17.12.080 "Basement, liveable" A basement, as defined in this Title, which has been provided with
an outside entranceway; water closet and lavatory enclosed in a separate room; and a glass area
occupying a minimum of ten percent of the outside wall space above grade with one-half of said
glass area being adaptable for ventilation.
17.12.085 "Boarding house" A building other than a hotel or restaurant where meals are provided
as compensation to three or more persons, but not more than twenty, who are not members of the
keeper's family.
17.12.090 "Block" A tract of land bounded by streets or, in lieu of a street or streets, by public parks,
cemeteries, railroad rights -of -way, bulkhead lines, or shorelines of waterways or a corporate boundary
line of the Village.
17.12.095 "Building" Any structure with substantial walls and roof securely affixed to the land and
entirely separated on all sides from any other structure by space or by walls in which there are no
communicating doors, windows or openings; and which is designed or intended for the shelter, enclosure
or protection of persons, animals or chattels. Any structure with interior areas not normally accessible for
human use, such as gas holders, oil tanks, water tanks, grain elevators, coal bunkers, oil cracking towers
and other similar structures, are not considered as buildings.
17.12.100 "Buildable area" The space remaining on a zoning lot after the minimum open space
requirements of this Title have been complied with.
17.12.105 "Building height" The vertical distance measured from the established grade of the
building to the highest point of a building, excluding chimneys, antennas and other appurtenances.
17.12.110 "Building, principal" A nonaccessory building in which is conducted the main use of the
zoning lot on which it is situated.
17.12.115 "Building setback" A line parallel to the street line at a distance from it, regulated by the
front yard requirements set forth in this Title.
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17.12.120 "Bulk" The term used to describe the size and mutual relationships of buildings and other
structures as to size, height, coverage, shape, location of exterior walls in relation to lot lines, to the center
lines of streets, to other walls of the same building, and to other buildings or structures, and to all open
spaces relating to the building or structure.
17.12.125 "Car wash"A building or portion thereof containing one or more bays for washing not
more than one motor vehicle at one time using automatic production -line methods with a chain conveyor,
blower, steam -cleaning device, or other mechanical devices; or providing space, water and equipment for
the handwashing of autos, whether by the customer or the operator.
17.12.130 "Cartage, local" Pickup and delivery of parcels, packages and freight by motor truck
within and not exceeding fifteen miles of the Village.
17.12.135 "Cellar" That portion of a building having more than one-half of its floor to clear ceiling
height below lot grade. A cellar is not included in computing the number of stories for the purpose of
height measurement.
17.12.137 "Cellular telephone facility" A cell site housing telephone transmission equipment
together with necessary antennas, which site is part of a distribution system for mobile telephones
(licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States of America) controlled
from a central mobile telephone switching office and which may include a support structure or tower
upon which may be mounted necessary antennas and equipment and an unmanned telephone
transmission equipment shelter in which necessary telephone equipment may be housed.
17.12.140 "Child care centers" Day care centers which receive pre-school or school -age children, or
both, for short term or extended hours of care, or out of school hours, and which provide essential
personal care, protection, supervision, training and programs to meet the needs of the children served.
17.12.141 "Child day care homes" A family home, operated by a full-time resident of the home,
which receives more than three children up to a maximum of eight children for less than twenty-four
hours per day. There shall be no more than twelve children in any twenty-four hour day, and no more
than eight children at any one time. The maximum number of children includes the family's natural or
adopted children and all other persons under the age of fourteen.
17.12.145 "Clinic or medical health center" An establishment where patients are admitted for
special study and treatment by two or more licensed physicians and their professional associates,
practicing medicine together.
17.12.150 "Club or lodge, private" An association of persons who are bona fide members paying
annual dues, which owns, hires or leases a building or portion thereof.
17.12.152 "Collocation" The use of a tower or structure by more than one provider of
telecommunications services.
17.12.155 "Commercial vehicle" Any vehicle other than a passenger vehicle operated for the
transportation of persons or property in the furtherance of any commercial or industrial enterprise, for -
hire or not -for -hire, not including, however, a recreational vehicle not being used commercially.
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17.12.157 "Connector" A connector between buildings or structures used exclusively as a walkway,
passageway or conveyance way. A connector shall not be used for habitable space, including storage,
office space or other use inconsistent with such passageway.
17.12.160 "Corner lot" See Lot, corner.
17.12.170 "Court" An open unoccupied space other than a required yard on the same lot with a
building which is totally or partially enclosed by a building or buildings and completely open to the sky.
17.12.175 "Court, inner" A court enclosed on all sides by exterior walls of a building or by exterior
walls and lot lines on which walls are allowable.
17.12.180 "Court, outer" A court enclosed on not more than three sides by exterior walls of a
building or by exterior walls and lot lines on which walls are allowable, with one side or end open to a
street, driveway, alley, or yard.
17.12.185 "Coverage, lot" See Lot coverage.
17.12.190 "Curb level" See Grade.
17.12.192 "Developed parcel" means one or more properties or lots upon which significant site
improvement, such as utility installations, paving and in many instances, the construction of one or more
structures has occurred. Developed Parcel shall include, but is not limited to a shopping center. It shall
additionally mean all private property within two hundred feet of an existing building.
17.12.193 "Disability" means any person whose disability: A. Is attributable to mental, intellectual
or physical impairments or a combination of mental, intellectual or physical impairments; B. Is likely to
continue for a significant amount of time or indefinitely; C. Results in functional limitations in three or
more of the following areas of major life activities: 1. Self care; 2. Receptive or expressive language; 3.
Learning; 4. Mobility; 5. Self direction; 6. Capacity for independent living; 7. Economic self-sufficiency; and
D. Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary or generic care,
treatment or other services which are of life-long or extended duration.
17.12.195 "District" A section or sections of the Village for which the regulations governing the use
of buildings and premises or the height of buildings or the size of yards, for intensity of use, are uniform.
17.12.197 "Drive -through service facility" A business establishment that provides products or
services to occupants in motor vehicles rather than within a building, but not including the dispensing of
fuels at an automobile service station. Said facility is accessory to the principal use on a business property
and does not involve the consumption of products in a motor vehicle on the property. A drive -through
service facility shall be incorporated as an integral part of the site development and building design, and
shall include safe and efficient vehicular ingress, egress and queuing.
17.12.200 "Driveway" The paved area located between the curb of the roadway in the public street
and the open or enclosed parking area located behind the front line of the dwelling unit.
17.12.205 "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof, but not including a house trailer or
mobile home, designed or used exclusively for residential occupancy, including one -family dwelling units,
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two-family dwelling units, and multiple -family dwelling units, but not including hotels, boardinghouses,
or lodging houses. The units can be considered attached, detached or semi-detached.
17.12.210 "Dwelling, attached (group, row, or townhouse)" A dwelling unit joined to two or more
other dwelling units by a party wall.
17.12.220 "Dwelling group" Two or more one -family, two-family, or multi -family dwellings, or
boarding or lodging houses, located on one zoning lot but not including tourist courts or motels.
17.12.225 "Dwelling, multiple -family" A building or portion thereof, designed or altered for
occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other.
17.12.230 "Dwelling, one -family" A building designed exclusively for use and occupancy by one
family.
17.12.235 "Dwelling, semi-detached" A dwelling unit joined to one other dwelling unit by a party
wall.
17.12.240 "Dwelling, two-family" A building designed or altered to provide dwelling units for
occupancy by two families.
17.12.245 "Dwelling unit" One or more rooms which are arranged, designed or used as living
quarters for a family, or for a family -community residence as a single housekeeping unit. A dwelling unit
includes bathroom and kitchen facilities in addition to sleeping and living areas.
17.12.247 "FAA" The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
17.12.250 "Family" One or more persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage, living and cooking
together as a single housekeeping unit, exclusive of household servants. A number of persons but not
exceeding two living and cooking together as a single housekeeping unit though not related by blood,
adoption, or marriage shall be deemed to constitute a family.
17.12.252 "Family community residence" A single dwelling unit occupied on a relatively permanent
basis in a family -like environment by a group of no more than six unrelated persons with disabilities, plus
professional support staff provided by a sponsoring agency, either living with the residents on a twenty-
four hour basis or present whenever residents with disabilities are present at the dwelling, in compliance
with the zoning regulations for the district in which the site is located. A family community residence does
not include a residence which serves persons as an alternative to incarceration for a criminal offense, or
persons whose primary reason for placement is substance abuse or alcohol abuse or for treatment of a
communicable disease.
17.12.253 "Family entertainment center" A facility wholly enclosed in a building providing a variety
of amusement and recreation activities to the general public. Activities include a principal recreational
use, such as, but not limited to, bowling, appealing to a broad range of age groups. Accessory activities
may include amusement devices (electronic games and other equipment as defined in Section 5.12.010
of the Buffalo Grove Municipal Code), batting cages, laser tag, party rooms, business and social events,
pool/billiard tables, other similar amusement and recreational activities, retail sales, and the service of
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food and alcohol (pursuant to applicable Village regulations). Dance parties (organized recreation open to
the public where the primary activity is dancing) may be allowed as an accessory activity.
17.12.254 "FCC' means the Federal Communications Commission of the United States.
17.12.255 "Filling station" See Automobile service station.
17.12.260 "Floor area ratio" The floor area of the building or buildings on that zoning lot divided by
the net area of such zoning lot. The "floor area ratio" requirements, as set forth under each zoning district,
shall determine the maximum floor area allowable for the building or buildings (gross floor space of both
principal and accessory buildings) in direct ratio to the net area of the zoning lot. The "floor area" of a
building is defined as total gross floor space. Any space devoted to off-street parking or loading shall not
be included in the floor area.
17.12.265 "Frontage" All the property on one side of a street between two intersecting streets
(crossing or terminating) measured along the line of the street, or if the street is dead -ended, then all of
the property abutting on one side between an intersecting street and the dead-end of the street.
17.12.270 "Grade" The average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior
walls of the building or structure.
17.12.275 "Gross floor space" The sum of the gross horizontal areas of all the floors, including
basement, in a building, which areas shall be measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or
from the centerline of walls separating buildings, as the case may be.
17.12.280 "Guest house" A detached accessory building, located on the same premises with the
principal building, for use by temporary guests of the occupants of the premises. Such quarters shall have
no kitchen facilities and shall not be rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling.
17.12.283 "Health club" A recreational facility containing athletic or physical conditioning
equipment, racquet courts, and/or a swimming pool, which is operated on a private membership basis
and restricted to use by members and their guests.
17.12.285 "Home occupations" A. General. A home occupation shall be defined as a gainful
occupation or profession customarily carried on by an occupant of a dwelling unit as a use which is clearly
incidental to the use of the dwelling unit for residential purposes.
17.12.290 "hospital or sanitarium" An institution devoted primarily to the maintenance and
operation of facilities for the diagnosis, treatment or care for not less than twenty-four hours in any week
of three or more nonrelated individuals suffering from illness, disease, injury, deformity or other abnormal
physical conditions. The term "hospital" as used in this Title does not apply to institutions operating solely
for treatment of insane persons, drug addicts, liquor addicts, or other types of cases necessitating restraint
of patients, and the term "hospital" shall not include convalescent, nursing, shelter or boarding homes.
17.12.295 "hotel or motel" A building in which more than five rooms or suites are reserved to
provide living and sleeping accommodations for temporary guests.
17.12.298 "Inter -track wagering location" A facility licensed by the State of Illinois to conduct off-
track betting operations.
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17.12.300 "Junk yard" Any lot or premises or portion thereof where waste, scrap metal, paper, rags
or similar materials are brought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled or handled,
including auto and building wrecking yards, but excluding similar uses taking place entirely within a
completely enclosed building.
17.12.305 "Dunker" An automobile, truck or other motor vehicle which has been damaged to such
an extent that it cannot be operated under its own power and will require major repairs before being
made useable or such a vehicle which does not comply with State or Village vehicle laws or ordinances.
17.12.315 "Laboratory, commercial" A place devoted to experimental study such as testing and
analyzing. Manufacturing, assembly, or packaging of products is not included within this definition.
17.12.316 "Landscape waste" Any accumulation of grass or shrubbery cuttings, leaves, tree limbs,
or other materials accumulated as the result of the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines, or trees.
17.12.317 "Landscape waste transfer station" An open air site or facility that: (i) accepts landscape
waste, and no other waste, for temporary storage or consolidation and further transfer to another site,
facility, or vehicle; (ii) is used for the outdoor and indoor storage, transfer and retail sale of compost,
mulch, stone, nursery stock, supplies and related landscape material (but not including building material
sales); and (iii) is permitted and operated in accordance with all applicable laws, including without
limitation Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requirements.
17.12.320 "Loading and unloading space, off-street" An open hard -surfaced area of land other than
a street or public way, the principal use of which is for the standing, loading and unloading of motor trucks,
tractors, and trailers to avoid undue interference with the public use of streets and alleys.
17.12.325 "Lodging or rooming house" A building where lodging only is provided to three or more,
but not more than twenty persons.
17.12.330 "Lot" The word "lot" when used alone shall mean a zoning lot unless the context of this
Title clearly indicates otherwise.
17.12.335 "Lot, corner" A parcel of land situated at the intersection of two or more streets or
adjoining a curved street at the end of a block.
17.12.340 "Lot coverage" The area of a zoning lot occupied by the principal building or buildings and
accessory buildings.
17.12.345 "Lot depth" The average horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
17.12.350 "Lot, interior" A lot other than a corner lot.
17.12.355 "Lot line, front" That boundary of a lot which is along a street right-of-way. For land-
locked or partially land -locked land, the front lot line is that lot line that faces the access to the lot.
17.12.360 "Lot line, interior" A side lot line common with another lot.
17.12.365 "Lot line, rear" The rear lot line is the lot line or lot lines most nearly parallel to and most
remote from the front lot line. Lot lines other than front or rear lot lines are side lot lines. If the rear lot
line is less than ten feet in length, or if the lot forms a point at the rear, the rear lot line shall be deemed
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to be a line ten feet in length within the lot, parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front lot
line (see Figure 17.12-1). If the rear lot line is more than ten feet in length and the lot also forms a point
in the rear, then the rear yard is measured from said line.
17.12.370 "Lot of record" A lot which is a part of a subdivision, the map of which has been recorded
in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds; or a parcel of land, the deed to which was recorded in the
office of the Recorder of Deeds.
17.12.375 "Lot, through" A lot having frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets, and
which is not a corner lot.
17.12.380 "Lot width" The horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles
to the lot depth at the established front building line.
17.12.385 "Lot, zoning" See Zoning lot.
17.12.390 "Manufacture" The making of anything by an agency or process.
17.12.395 "Marquee or canopy" A rooflike structure of a permanent nature which projects from the
wall of a building.
17.12.396 "Massage establishment" Any establishment having a fixed place of business where any
person, firm, association, or corporation engages in, or carries on, or permits to be engaged in or carried
on any of the activities of the practice of massage.
17.12.397 "Medical cannabis cultivation center" A facility operated by an organization or business
that is registered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to perform necessary activities to provide only
registered medical cannabis dispensing organizations with usable medical cannabis.
17.12.399 "Medical cannabis dispensing organization or dispensing organization or dispensary
organization" A facility operated by an organization or business that is registered by the Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to acquire medical cannabis from a registered
cultivation center for the purpose of dispensing cannabis, paraphernalia or related supplies and
educational materials to registered qualifying patients.
17.12.400 "Motor freight terminal, private" A building in which freight, brought to said building by
motor truck, is assembled and sorted for routing in intrastate and/or interstate shipment by motor truck.
17.12.403 "Negative use restrictions" are restrictive covenants or other restrictions that are
recorded against real property that is zoned in any B zoning district that prohibit or have the economic or
practical effect of prohibiting the use of such real property for grocery store or drug store purposes after
a grocery store or drug store owner or operator has terminated operations at the site, which negative use
restrictions are in conflict with, and purport to limit, the uses that would otherwise be permitted under
the zoning ordinance.
17.12.404 "Nonacademic schools, classes and instruction" All non-public commercial uses that
focus on the training and practice of particular skills including: 1. handicrafts, arts and crafts; 2. business;
3. trades, metalworks, woodworks, glassworks; 4. gymnastics; 5. boxing; 6. martial arts, karate, judo, tae
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kwon do; 7. yoga, Pilates; 8. cooking, baking and culinary arts; 9. sewing, crafting, needlework,
scrapbooking; 10. music, dance, acting;
17.12.405 "Nonconforming building or structure" A building or structure which lawfully existed
prior to the enactment of this Title, which is maintained after the effective date of the Title, although it
does not comply with the regulations of this Title.
17.12.410 "Nonconforming use" A use which lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this Title
and which is maintained after the effective date of the Title, although it does not comply with the use
restrictions applicable to the area in which it is located.
17.12.415 "Nursing home or rest home" A facility for the care of the aged or infirm, or a place of
rest for those suffering bodily disorders, but not including facilities for the treatment of sickness or injuries
or for surgical care.
17.12.420 "Octave bank" A means of dividing the range of sound frequencies into octaves in order
to classify sound according to pitch.
17.12.425 "Parking area, private" A hard -surfaced area other than a street, driveway or public way,
designed, arranged and made available for the storage of private passenger automobiles, recreational
vehicles and commercial vehicles of occupants of the building or buildings for which the parking area is
developed and is accessory.
17.12.430 "Parking area, public " A hard -surfaced area other than a street or public way intended
to be used for the storage of passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles under one and one-half
tons capacity, and available to the public, whether for compensation, free, or as an accommodation to
clients or customers.
17.12.435 "Parking area, underground" A story or part of a story designed, arranged and made
available for storage of private passenger automobiles and commercial vehicles under one and one-half
tons capacity, of occupants of the building under which the parking is developed. An underground parking
area is counted as a story if one-half or less of its height is below grade.
17.12.438 "Parking lot maintenance" Improvements intended to maintain a parking lot surface in
safe and usable condition, resurfacing, resealing and minor pavement patching.
17.12.440 "Parking space, automobile" Space within a public or private parking area for the storage
of one passenger automobile or commercial vehicle under one and one-half tons capacity.
17.12.445 "Passive solar energy" A solar energy system that uses natural and architectural
components to collect and store solar energy without using any external mechanical power.
17.12.447 "Personal wireless service and personal wireless telecommunications facility" As used
in this Title, "personal wireless service" and "personal wireless telecommunications facility" shall have the
same definition as that contained in Title 47, United States Code, Section 332(c)(7)(C) and may include
commercial wireless telecommunications services.
17.12.449 "Pet resort" A for -profit indoor establishment which contains three or more of the
following facilities or services for dogs, cats, and other common household pets: boarding, day care, play
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park, swimming pool, grooming and limited veterinary services, not including surgery. Common
household pets shall include small mammals such as rabbits, hamsters and gerbils, but not reptiles.
17.12.455 "Planned unit development" A tract of land developed as a unit, which includes two or
more principal buildings, and which is at least four acres in area, except for planned unit developments
operated by a municipal corporation which shall be at least two acres in area, and industrial planned unit
developments which shall be at least ten acres in area.
17.12.460 "Porch" A roofed -over structure, projecting out from the wall or walls of a main structure
and commonly open to the weather in part.
17.12.465 "Porch, open" A level plane or platform which is located abutting one or more faces of
the principal structure and which is constructed more than four feet in height above the average level of
the adjoining ground.
17.12.467 "Preschool/Elementary School" A public, private or parochial institution for preschool
and up to and including grade 8, which offers instruction in any of the branches of learning and study as
taught in the public schools pursuant to the Illinois State Board of Education.
17.12.470 "Public utility" Any person, firm, corporation or municipal department duly authorized to
furnish to the public electricity, gas, steam, telephone, telegraph, cable television, transportation or
water.
17.12.475 "Public utility facilities" Poles, towers, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals,
transformers, pedestals, switchgear and other similar transmission or distribution equipment of a Public
utility.
17.12.480 "Public way" A thoroughfare for travel or transportation from place to place which is
accessible to the public.
17.12.485 "Railroad right-of-way" A strip of land with or intended for tracks and auxiliary facilities
for track operation, but not including depots, loading platforms, stations, train sheds, warehouses, car
shops, car yards, locomotive shops, or water towers.
17.12.487 "Parking lot reconstruction" Installation of new pavement, including removal or
replacement of existing pavement, and including modifications to drainage, lighting and landscaping.
17.12.490 "Recreational vehicles" Every vehicle or boat originally designed or permanently
converted and primarily used for living quarters, recreation, or for human habitation and not used as a
commercial vehicle to include, but not by way of limitation, the following: A. Boat —any vessel that is
used for water travel and/or pleasure. A boat mounted on a trailer shall be considered one vehicle; B.
Boat Trailer —a vehicular structure without its own motive power, designed to transport a recreational
vessel for recreational and vacation use and which is eligible to be licensed or registered and insured for
highway use; to include, but not by way of limitation, a motorcycle trailer and snowmobile trailer; C.
Camper Trailer —a folding or collapsible vehicular structure without its own power, designed as temporary
living quarters for travel, camping, recreation and vacation use; D. Travel Trailer —a vehicular, portable
structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational or
vacation use; E. Truck Camper —a structure designed primarily to be mounted on a pickup or truck chassis
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and with sufficient equipment to render it suitable for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational
or vacation uses. Shall include truck when so mounted; F. Motorized Home —a portable dwelling designed
and constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle; G. Van —a general term applied to a
noncommercial motor vehicle licensed by the State of Illinois as a recreational vehicle.
17.12.495 "Ringelmann number" The number of the area on the Ringelmann Chart published and
used by the U.S. Bureau of Mines that coincides most nearly with the visual density of emission or the
light -obscuring capacity of smoke.
17.12.498 "Room, unfinished" A partitioned part of the inside of a building in which all construction
has not been completed.
17.12.499 "Sanitary landfill" A method of disposing of refuse on land without creating nuisances or
hazards to the public health or safety by confining refuse to the smallest practical area and compacting it
to the smallest practical volume by employing power equipment, and covering it with a layer of
compacted earth or suitable cover material at the conclusion of each day's operation.
17.12.500 "Setback line, building" See Building setback line.
17.12.505 "Shopping center" A group of architecturally unified commercial establishments built on
a site which is planned, developed and managed as an operating unit related in its location, size and type
of shops to the trade area that the unit serves. The unit provides on -site parking in definite relationship
to the total size of the stores.
17.12.510 "Sign(s)" Any identification, description, illustration or illuminated device which is visible
from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs
attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any
permanently installed or situated merchandise or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant, placard or
temporary sign designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of national flags.
For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures.
17.12.515 "Smoke units" The number obtained by multiplying the smoke density in Ringelmann
numbers by the time of emission in minutes. For the purpose of this chart, Ringelmann density reading is
made at least once every minute during the period of observation; each reading is then multiplied by the
time in minutes during which it is observed, and the various products are added together to give the total
number of "smoke units" observed during the total period under observation.
17.12.520 "Special use" Any use of land or buildings, or both, described and permitted herein,
subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.28.
17.12.525 "Story" That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the
surface of the floor next above it, or if there be no floor above it, then the space between the floor and
the ceiling next above it. Any portion of a story exceeding fourteen feet in height shall be considered as
an additional story for each fourteen feet or fraction thereof.
17.12.530 "Story, half" A half -story is that portion of a building under a gable, hip or mansard roof,
the wall plates of which, on at least two opposite exterior walls, are not more than four and one-half feet
above the finished floor of such story. In the case of one -family dwellings, two-family dwellings, and
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multiple -family dwellings less than three stories in height, a half story in a sloping roof shall not be counted
as a story for the purpose of this Title. In the case of multiple -family dwellings three or more stories in
height, a half story shall be counted as one story.
17.12.535 "Street" The width of the right-of-way or easement, whether public or private, and shall
not be considered as the width of pavement or other improvement on the right-of-way.
17.12.540 "Street line" A dividing line between a lot, tract or parcel of land and a contiguous street.
17.12.545 "Structure" Anything built, constructed or placed which requires location in or on the
ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground.
17.12.550 "Structural alterations" Any change other than incidental repairs which would prolong
the life of the supporting members of a building or structure, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or
girders.
17.12.553 "Swimming pool Public" Any artificial basin of water which has been modified, improved,
constructed or installed for the purpose of public swimming, and includes pools for community use, pools
at apartments having five or more units, clubs, camps, health clubs, schools, institutions, and recreational
areas, motels, hotels and other commercial establishments.
17.12.555 "Tavern" A building where liquors are sold to be consumed on the premises.
17.12.560 "Terrace, open" A level plane or platform which is located abutting one or more faces of
the principal structure and which is constructed not more than four feet in height above the average level
of the adjoining ground.
17.12.565 "Title" Reference to "Title" herein shall be construed as the zoning ordinance.
17.12.567 "Tower, including, but not by way of limitation, self-supporting lattice towers, guy -wire
towers or monopole towers" Any structure that is designed and constructed primarily for the purpose of
supporting one or more antennas. The term encompasses personal wireless service facilities, radio and
television transmission towers, microwave towers, common carrier towers, cellular telephone towers,
personal communications service towers, alternative tower structures and the like.
17.12.568 "Tower height" The vertical distance measured from the established grade of the tower
to the highest point of the tower, or the top of an antenna or any other appurtenances.
17.12.570 "Trailer camp" Any premises occupied or designed to accommodate one or more families
living in an automobile house trailer or mobile home, or the parking of one or more trailers for business
or storage purposes.
17.12.575 "Use" The purpose for which land or a building thereon is designed, arranged or intended,
or for which it is occupied or maintained, let or leased.
17.12.580 "Variation, variance" A device which grants a property owner relief from certain
provisions of this Title when, because of the particular physical surroundings, shape or topographical
condition of the property, compliance would result in a particular hardship upon the owner, as
distinguished from a mere inconvenience or a desire for additional economic gain.
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17.12.585 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
17.12.588 "Tobacco shops" A premises where tobacco products, e-cigarettes and "alternative
nicotine products" as defined under 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 675/1.5(a), as amended from time to
time, and equipment are sold at retail. Sampling of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and v
alternative nicotine products are prohibited on the premises. Sometimes referred to as e-cigarette/vape
stores.
17.12.590 "Wind energy conversion system" Any device, such as wind charger, wind turbine or
windmill, that converts wind power to another form of energy such as electricity or heat.
17.12.595 "Yard" An open space on the same zoning lot with a principal building or group of
buildings, which is unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest level upward, except as otherwise
permitted in this Title, and which extends along a lot line and at right angles thereto to a depth or width
specified in the yard regulations for the district in which the zoning lot is located.
17.12.600 "Yard, front" A yard extending across the full width of the zoning lot and lying between
the front line of the lot and the closest point of a building.
17.12.605 "Yard, rear" A yard extending across the full width of the zoning lot and lying between
the rear line of the lot and the nearest line of the principal building, which is unobstructed and unoccupied
from its lowest level upward except as otherwise permitted in this Title.
17.12.610 "Yard, side" That part of the yard lying between the nearest line of the principal building
and a side lot line, and extending from the required front yard (or from the front lot line, if there is no
required front yard) to the required rear yard which is unoccupied and unobstructed from its lowest level
upward except as otherwise permitted in this Title.
17.12.615 "Zoning administrator" The Building Commissioner or designee.
17.12.620 "Zoning lot" The basic development unit —an area with fixed boundaries, used or
intended to be used by one building and its accessory building or buildings unless otherwise specified in
this Title. A "zoning lot" must meet the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located.
17.12.625 "Zoning maps" The map or maps incorporated into this Title as part hereof, designating
zoning districts.
17.28.080 B. "Adult -use cannabis dispensary": An adult -use cannabis dispensary shall be defined as a
facility operated by an organization or business that is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and
Professional Regulation to acquire cannabis from licensed cannabis business organizations for the purpose
of selling or dispensing cannabis, cannabis -infused products, cannabis seeds, paraphernalia or related
supplies to purchasers or to qualified registered medical cannabis patients and caregivers, per the
Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027) as it may be amended from time to time, and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
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18.04.010 "Accessory structure" means a nonhabitable structure which is on the same parcel of
property as the principal structure to be insured and the use of which is incidentalto the use of the
principal structure.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007).
18.04.020 "Act" means an act in relation to the regulation of the rivers, lakes and streams of the
State of Illinois,"" 615 ILCS 5/5 et seq.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.030 "Applicant" means any person, firm, corporation or agency which submits an application
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.040 "Appropriate use" means only uses of the designated floodway that are permissible
and will be considered for permit issuance. The only uses that will be allowed are as specified in Section
18.14.050.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.050 "Base flood" means the flood having a one -percent chance of being equaled or exceeded
in any given year. The base flood is also known as the one -hundred -year frequency flood event.
Application of the base flood elevation at any location is as defined in Chapter 18.10 of this Title.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.060 "Base flood elevation (BFE)" means the elevation in relation to mean sea level of the
crest of the base flood.
18.04.070 "Basement" means that portion of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground
level) on all sides.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.080 "Building" means a structure that is principally above ground and is enclosed by walls and
a roof. The term includes a gas or liquid storage tank, a manufactured home, mobile home or a
prefabricated building. This term also includes recreational vehicles and travel trailers to be installed on a
site for more than one hundred eighty days per year.
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18.04.090 "Channel" means any river, stream, creek, brook, branch, natural or artificial depression,
ponded area, flowage, slough ditch, conduit, culvert, gully, ravine, wash, or natural or man-made
drainageway, which has a definite bed and banks or shoreline, in or into which surface or groundwater
flows, either perennially or intermittently.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.100 "Channel modification" means alteration of a channel by changing the physical
dimensions or materials of its bed or banks. Channel modification includes damming, riprapping (or other
armoring), widening, deepening, straightening, relocating, lining and significant removal of native
vegetation from the bottom or banks. Channel modification does not include the clearing of dead or dying
vegetation, debris, or trash from the channel. Channelization is a severe form of channel modification
involving a significant change in the channel cross-section and typically involving relocation of the existing
channel (e.g., straightening).
18.04.110 "Compensatory storage" means an artificially excavated, hydraulically equivalent volume
of storage within the SFHA used to balance the loss of natural flood storage capacity when artificial fill or
structures are placed within the floodplain. The uncompensated loss of natural floodplain storage can
increase off -site floodwater elevations and flows.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.120 "Conditional approval of a designated floodway map change" means preconstruction
approval by IDNR/OWR and FEMA of a proposed change to the floodway map. This preconstruction
approval, pursuant to this Title, gives assurances to the property owner that once an appropriate use is
constructed according to permitted plans, the floodway map can be changed, as previously agreed, upon
review and acceptance of as -built plans.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.130 "Conditional letter of map revision (CLOMR)" means a letter which indicates that FEMA
will revised base flood elevations, flood insurance rate zones, flood boundaries or floodway as shown on
an effective Flood Hazard Boundary Map or Flood Insurance Rate Map, once the as -built plans are
submitted and approved.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.140 "Control structure" means a structure designed to control the rate of flow that passes
through the structure, given a specific upstream and downstream water surface elevation.
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(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.150 "Critical facility" means any facility which is critical to the health and welfare of the
population and, if flooded, would create an added dimension to the disaster. Damage to these critical
facilities can impact the delivery of vital services, can cause greater damage to other sectors of the
community, or can put special populations at risk. Examples of critical facilities where flood protection
should be required include: emergency services facilities (such as fire and police stations), schools,
hospitals, retirement homes and senior care facilities, major roads and bridges, critical utility sites
(telephone switching stations or electrical transformers), and hazardous material storage facilities
(chemicals, petrochemicals, hazardous or toxic substances). Examples of critical facilities where flood
protection is recommended include sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants, and pumping
stations.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.160 "Dam" means all obstructions, wall embankments or barriers, together with their
abutments and appurtenant works, if any, constructed for the purpose of storing or diverting water or
creating a pool. Dams may also include weirs, restrictive culverts, or impoundment structures.
Underground water storage tanks are not included.
(Ord. 2007-8 § 1 (part), 2007)."
18.04.170 "Designated floodway" means the channel, including on -stream lakes, and that portion
of the floodplain adjacent to a stream or watercourse, generally depicted on the FEMA FIRM map, which
is needed to store and convey the existing one -hundred -year frequency flood discharge with no more
than a 0.1 foot increase in stage due to the loss of flood conveyance or storage, and no more than a ten
percent increase in velocities.
A. The floodways are designated for on the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Maps for
Cook and Lake Counties, prepared by FEMA, and as listed in Appendix A of this Title. When two floodway
maps exist for a waterway, the more restrictive floodway limit shall prevail.
B. Those floodways for those parts of unincorporated Cook and Lake Counties that are
within the extraterritorial jurisdictions of the Village that may be annexed into the Village are designated
for Buffalo Creek, Farrington Ditch, White Pine Ditch, Aptakisic Creek, Tributary to Aptakisic, McDonald
Creek, South Branch Indian Creek (Kildeer Creek) and Indian Creek on the countywide Flood Insurance
Rate Map, and as listed in Appendix A of this Title.
C. To locate the designated floodway boundary on any site, the designated floodway
boundary should be scaled off the designated floodway map and located on a site plan, using
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reference marks common to both maps. Where interpretation is needed to determine the exact location
of the designated floodway boundary, IDNR/OWR should be contacted for the interpretation.
18.04.180 "Development" means any man-made change to real estate, including:
A. Construction, reconstruction, repair, or placement of a building or any addition to a
building;
B. Installing a manufactured home on a site, preparing a site for a manufactured home,
or installing a travel trailer or recreational vehicle on a site for more than one hundred eighty days. If the
travel trailer or recreational vehicle is on -site for more than one hundred eighty days, it must be fully
licensed and ready for highway use;
C. Drilling, mining, installing utilities, construction of road, bridges, or similar projects;
D. Demolition of a structure or redevelopment of a site;
E. Clearing of land as an adjunct of construction;
F. Construction or erection of levees, walls, fences, dams, or culverts; channel modification;
filling, dredging, grading, excavating, paving, or other non-agricultural alterations of the ground surface;
storage of materials; deposit of solid or liquid waste;
G Any other activity of man that might change the direction, height, or velocity of
flood or surface water, including extensive vegetation removal;
H. Substantial improvement of an existing building.
Development does not include routine maintenance of existing buildings and facilities such as reproofing,
or resurfacing of roads when there is no increase in elevation, or gardening, plowing, and similar
agricultural practices that do not involve filling, grading, or construction of levees.
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18.04.190 "Elevation certificates" means a form published by FEMA that is used to certify the
elevation to which a building has been elevated.
18.04.200 "Erosion" means the general process whereby soils are moved by flowing water or wave
action.
18.04.210 "Exempt organizations" means organizations which are exempt from this Title per the
Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) including state, federal or local units of government.
18.04.220 "Existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means a manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes
are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and
either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) has been completed before April 1, 1990.
18.04.230 "Expansion to an existing manufactured home park or subdivision" means the
preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the
manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets,
and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).
18.04.240 "FEMA" means Federal Emergency Management Agency and its regulations at 44 CFR 59-
79, as amended.
18.04.250 "Flood" means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation
of normally dry land areas from overflow of inland or tidal waves, or the unusual and rapid accumulation
or runoff of surface waters from any source.
18.04.260 "Flood frequency" means a period of years, based on a statistical analysis, during
which a flood of a stated magnitude may be expected to be equaled or exceeded.
18.04.270 "Flood fringe" means that portion of the floodplain outside of the designated floodway.
18.04.280 "Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)" means a map prepared by FEMA that depicts the
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) within a community. This map includes insurance rate zones and
floodplains and may or may not depict floodways.
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18.04.290 "Flood Insurance Study" means an examination, evaluation and determination of flood
hazards and if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations.
18.04.300 "Floodplain" means that land typically adjacent to a body of water with ground surface
elevations at or below the base flood or the one -hundred -year frequency flood elevation. Floodplains may
also include detached Special Flood Hazard Areas, ponding areas, etc. The floodplain is also known as the
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
A. Foodplains are those lands within the jurisdiction of the Village that are subject to
inundation by the base flood or one -hundred -year frequency flood. The SFHA's of
the Village are generally identified as such on panel numbers as listed in Appendix A of this
Title of the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map of the Village, prepared by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency and dated as listed in Appendix A of this Title.
B. The SFHA's of those parts of unincorporated Cook and Lake Counties that are within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the Village or that may be annexed into the Village
are generally identified as such on panel numbers as listed in Appendix A of this Title of the
countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map, prepared for Cook and Lake Counties by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency and dated as listed in Appendix A of this Title.
18.04.310 "Flood proofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions,
changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved
real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.
18.04.320 "Floodproofing certificate" means a form published by FEMA that is used to certify
that a building has been designed and constructed to be structurally dry floodproofed to the flood
protection elevation.
18.04.330 "Flood protection elevation (FPE)" means the elevation of the base flood or one -
hundred -year frequency floods plus twenty-four inches of freeboard at any given location in the SFHA.
18.04.340 "Floodway". See Section 18.04.170 "Designated floodway."
18.04.350 "Historic structure" means any structure that is:
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A. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or preliminary determined by
the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the
National Register;
B. Certified or preliminary determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing
to the historic district or a district preliminary determined by the Secretary to qualify as a
registered historic district;
C. Individually listed on the state inventory of historic places that has been certified by the
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency;
C. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places that has been certified by the Illinois
Historic Preservation Agency.
18.04.360 "Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations" means engineering analysis which determine
expected flood flows and flood elevations based on land characteristics and rainfall events.
18.04.370 "IDNR/OWR" means Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources
18.04.380 "Letter of map amendment (LOMA)" means official determination by FEMA that a
specific structure is not in a one -hundred -year floodplain; amends the FIRM.
18.04.390 "Letter of map revision (LOMR)" means letter that revises base flood or one -hundred -
year frequency flood elevations, floodplains or floodways as shown on an effective FIRM.
18.04.400 "Lowest floor" means the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement).
An unfinished or flood -resistant enclosure usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage,
in an area other than a basement area is not considered a buildings lowest floor; provided that such
enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non -elevation design
requirements of this Title.
18.04.410 "Manufactured home" means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which
is built on a permanent chassis and is designated for use with or without a permanent foundation when
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attached to the required utilities. The term ""manufactured home"" also includes park trailers, travel
trailers and other similar vehicles placed on -site for more than one hundred eighty consecutive days. The
term ""manufactured home"" does not include a ""recreational vehicle.""
18.04.420 "Manufactured home park or subdivision" means a parcel (or contiguous parcels) of
land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.
18.04.430 "Mitigation" means and includes those measures necessary to minimize the negative
effects which floodplain development activities might have on the public health, safety and welfare.
Examples of mitigation include excavation of compensatory storage, soil erosion and sedimentation
control, and channel restoration. Mitigation may also include those activities taken to reduce a structure's
susceptibility to flooding.
18.04.440 "New construction" means structures for which the start of construction commenced
on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a community and
includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
18.04.450 "New manufactured home park or subdivision" means manufactured home park or
subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured
homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets,
and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) has been completed on or after April 1, 1990.
18.04.460 "NAVD 88" means North American Vertical Datum of 1988. NAVD 88 supercedes the
National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD).
18.04.470 "Natural" when used in reference to channels means those channels formed by the
existing surface topography of the earth prior to changes made by man. A natural stream tends to follow
a meandering path; its floodplain is not constrained by levees; the area near the bank has not been
cleared, mowed or cultivated; the stream flows over soil and geologic materials typical of the area with
no substantial alteration of the course or cross-section of the stream caused by filling or excavating. A
modified channel may regain some natural characteristics over time as the channel meanders and
vegetation is re-established. Similarly, a modified channel may be restored to more natural conditions
by man through regrading and revegetation.
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18.04.475 "NGVD" means National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929. Reference surface set by the
National Geodetic Survey deduced from a continental adjustment of all existing adjustments in 1929.
18.04.480 "Ordinary high water mark (OHWM)" means the point on the bank or shore up to which
the presence and action of surface water is so continuous so as to leave a distinctive mark such as by
erosion, destruction or prevention of terrestrial vegetation, predominance of aquatic vegetation or other
easily recognized characteristics.
18.04.490 "Public flood control project" means a flood control project which will be operated
and maintained by a public agency to reduce flood damages to existing buildings and structures, including
a hydrologic and hydraulic study of the existing and proposed conditions of the watershed. Nothing in this
definition shall preclude the design, engineering, construction or financing, in whole or in part, of a flood
control project by persons or parties who are not public agencies.
18.04.500 "Public bodies of water" means all open streams and lakes capable of being navigated
by watercraft, in whole or in part, for commercial uses and purposes, and all lakes, rivers, and streams
which in their natural condition were capable of being improved and made navigable, or that are
connected with or discharge their waters into navigable lakes or rivers within, or upon the borders of the
State of Illinois, together with all bayous, sloughs, backwaters, and submerged lands that are open to the
main channel or body of water directly accessible thereto.
18.04.510 "Recreational vehicle" or "travel trailer" means a vehicle which is:
A. Built on a single chassis;
B. Four hundred square feet or less when measured at the largest horizontal projection;
C. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light duty truck; and
D. Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
18.04.530 "Registered land surveyor" means a land surveyor registered in the State of Illinois,
under the Illinois Land Surveyors Act. (225 ILCS 330/1, et seq.)
18.04.540 "Registered professional engineer" means an engineer registered in the State of Illinois,
under the Illinois Professional Engineering Practice Act. (225 ILCS 325/1 et seq.)
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18.04.550 "Repair, remodeling or maintenance" means development activities which do not result
in any increases in the outside dimensions of a building or any changes to the dimensions of a structure.
18.04.560 "Repetitive loss" means flood -related damages sustained by a structure on two separate
occasions during a ten-year period for which the cost of repairs at the time of each such flood event, on
the average, equals or exceeds twenty-five percent of the market value of the structure before the
damage occurred.
18.04.580 "Riverine SFHA" means any SFHA subject to flooding from a river, creek, intermittent
stream, ditch, on -stream lake system or any other identified channel. This term does not include areas
subject to flooding from lakes, ponding areas, areas of sheet flow, or other areas not subject to overbank
flooding.
18.04.590 "Runoff" means the water derived from melting snow or rain falling on the land surface,
flowing over the surface of the ground or collected in channels or conduits.
18.04.600 "Sedimentation" means the processes that deposits soils, debris, and other materials
either on other ground surfaces or in bodies of water or watercourses.
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18.04.610 "Special Flood Hazard Area" (SFHA). See Section 18.04.300 "Floodplain."
18.04.620 "Start of construction" means and includes substantial improvements, and means the
date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, addition placement, or other improvement was within one hundred eighty days of the
permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure
on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or
any work beyond the stage of excavation; or placement of a manufactured home on a foundation.
18.04.640 "Structure". See Section 18.04.080 "Building."
18.04.650 "Substantial damage" means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the
cumulative percentage of damage during a ten-year period equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market
value of the structure before the damage occurred regardless of actual repair work performed. Volunteer
labor and materials must be included in this determination. The term includes repetitive loss buildings.
See Section 18.04.560 "Repetitive loss."
18.04.660 "Substantial improvement" means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or
improvement of a structure taking place during a ten-year period in which the cumulative percentage of
improvements equals or exceeds fifty percent of the market value of the structure before the
improvement or repair is started.
A. "Substantial improvement" is considered to occur when the first alteration of any
wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or not that
alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. This term includes structures,
which have incurred repetitive loss or substantial damage, regardless of the actual work
done.
B. The term does not, however, include either:
1. Any project for improvement of a structure to comply with existing state or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which are solely necessary to assure
safe living conditions; or
2. Any alteration of a ""historic structure"" listed on the National Register of Historic
Places or the Illinois Register of Historic Places, provided that the alteration will not preclude
the structure's continued designation as a historic structure.
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18.04.670 "Transition section" means reaches of the stream or floodway where water flows from
a narrow cross-section to a wide cross-section or vice versa.
18.04.680 "Violation" means the failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant
with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the
elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance is presumed to be in violation
until such time as that documentation is provided.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
BG-1-101 "Loading zone" The space adjacent to the curb reserved for the exclusive use of vehicles
during the loading or unloading of passengers or materials.
BG-1-102 "Property line" The line marking the boundary between any street and the lots of
property abutting thereon.
BG-1-103 "Public Building" A building used by the municipality, the County, Park District, School
District, The State of Illinois, the United States Government, or Fire District.
BG-1-104 "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
BG-2-101 A. "Owner". A person who holds legal title to the vehicle, or the right of possession of the
vehicle.
BG-2-101 B. "Vehicle". Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be
transported upon a street, highway or any public way, including trailers and other devices designed to
be pulled by a propelled device.
BG-2-101 C. "Hazardous Vehicle".
1. A vehicle that has been involved in an accident and is disabled or cannot be immediately
moved by the Owner or operator of the vehicle;
2. A vehicle that presents an immediate danger to the health or welfare of the members of the
public; or
3. A vehicle abandoned or disabled on a public street, way or alley that is impeding the orderly
flow of traffic or poses a potential danger to pedestrians and other operators of vehicles.
BG-2-101 D. "Unlawful Vehicle".
1. A vehicle that has been reported stolen or is the subject of a search and seizure by the Police
Department; or
2. A vehicle parked in violation of State of Illinois statutes or ordinances of the Village which
prohibit parking at the location in question or for the period of time for which the vehicle has
been parked, and where either the statute or the ordinance authorize the vehicle to be towed.
BG-2-101 E. "Abandoned Vehicle".
1. A vehicle parked or otherwise located on the public way and
(a) In such a state of disrepair that it is incapable of being driven; or
(b) That has been unmoved for a period of at least 7 days and from its condition, the
period during which it has not been moved or some other circumstances appears to have
been abandoned by its Owner; or
2. Vehicles parked in a governmental public parking lot, which public entity has requested that
the vehicle be towed; or
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3. A vehicle defined as abandoned, or capable of being towed, by any other ordinances of the
Village and which does not fall into the categories of "hazardous" or "unlawful" vehicles, and
therefore is not subject to an immediate tow.
BG-12-603.1 "Driver" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section shall, for
the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101 et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Motor driven cycle" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this
section shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS
5/101 et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Motor vehicle" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section
shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101
et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Motorcycle" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section
shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101
et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Motorized pedalcycle" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this
section shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS
5/101 et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Operator" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section shall,
for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101 et
seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Passenger car" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section
shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101
et seq.
BG-12-603.1 "Roadway" Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this section shall,
for the purposes of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in 625 ILCS 5/101 et
seq.
BG-15-301 A. "One-way or Single Trip Permit": one move from the point of origin to the point of
destination. Any additional stops between the point of origin and the point of destination are expressly
prohibited. Single trip permits are valid for five consecutive days from the date of issuance unless
otherwise directed by the Police Department.
BG-15-301 B. "Round-trip Movement": two trips over the same route in opposite directions. Round-
trip permits are valid for ten consecutive days from the date of issuance.
BG-15-301 C. "Quarterly Permit": a permit issued to a single truck, truck -tractor power unit, or piece
of special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to exceed ninety days
from the date of issuance.
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BG-15-301 D. "Annual Permit": a permit issued to a single truck, truck -tractor power unit, or piece of
special mobile equipment which is valid for unlimited moves for a period not to exceed three -hundred
sixty-five days from the date of issuance.
BG-15-301 E. "Non -divisible": a vehicle and load will be considered non -divisible when it meets the
definitions found in the Illinois Vehicle Code at 625 ILCS 5.0/1-148.8.
1. Would require more than eight work hours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The
applicant has the burden of proof as to the number of work hours required to dismantle the load.
2. Will compromise or destroy the intended use of the load only. A load can be either
permanently mounted or temporarily secured equipment. Any parts, fluids, or material necessary
to the operation of only the power unit portion of the vehicle shall be deemed non- divisible.
3. Would prohibit the vehicle from hauling one attachment that is necessary to the operation
of the load. To be considered non -divisible, the attachment must be securely mounted to the load
in the manner it is to be used and not carried as a separate object on the hauling vehicle. It is the
duty of the applicant to declare such an attachment in the permit application.
BG-15-301 F. "Police Department" means the Village of Buffalo Grove Police Department.
BG-15-301 G. "Village" means the Village of Buffalo Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, an Illinois
municipal corporation.
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Code Section "Reviewed" Defined term and definition
Definitions. "Advanced life support level 1(ALS1)" means the provision of advanced life support level
1 services where medically necessary emergency medical service is provided to a patient providing one or
more advanced life support interventions. An advanced life support (ALS) assessment is performed by an
ALS paramedic or EMT -Intermediate and results in the determination that the patient's condition requires
an ALS level of care. An "ALS intervention" is defined as a procedure beyond the scope of an EMT -Basic as
defined in the National EMS Education and Practice Blueprint.
Definitions. "Advanced life support level 2 (ALS2)" means the provision of advanced life support level
2 (ALS2) services where medically necessary emergency medical service is provided to a patient
administering at least three medications or the administering of one or more of the following ALS
procedures:
1. Manual defibrillation/cardioversion;
2. Endotracheal intubation;
3. Central venous line;
4. Cardiac pacing;
5. Chest decompressions;
6. Surgical airway;
7. Intraosseous line.
Definitions. "Basic life support (BLS)" means the provision of basic life support services as defined by
the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education and Practice Blueprint for Emergency Medical
Technician —Basic (EMT Basic).
Definitions. "Fire investigation team" means fire investigation services include scene safety,
investigation, source identification, K-9/Arson Dog Unit, identification equipment, mobile detection
equipment and fire report. The claim begins when the fire investigator or investigation team responds to
the incident and is billed for logged time only.
Definitions. "Hotel" The terms "hotel" and "motel" within the meaning of this Chapter, include every
building or structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where
lodging or lodging and food, suites or other accommodations are offered for hire or rent to guests, in
which ten or more rooms, suites, or other accommodations are used for the lodging or lodging and food
for such guests.
Definitions. "Itemized response" means each incident will be billed in accordance with actual costs
and/or customary mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable, subject
to the minimum amounts set forth above. Such incidents will be billed using itemized amounts for each
apparatus and each trained rescue person per hour, plus rescue products and equipment used.
"Nonresident" means any person not residing within the corporate limits of the Village who
requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
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"Resident" means any person residing within the corporate limits of the Village who requires
emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
Definitions. "motel" The terms "hotel" and "motel" within the meaning of this Chapter, include every
building or structure kept, used, maintained, advertised and held out to the public to be a place where
lodging or lodging and food, suites or other accommodations are offered for hire or rent to guests, in
which ten or more rooms, suites, or other accommodations are used for the lodging or lodging and food
for such guests.
Definitions. "Motor vehicle incidents":
"Level 1" means this level is the provision of hazardous materials assessment, scene stabilization and basic
response services.
"Level 2" means this level includes provision of Level 1 services, as well as clean up and material used
for hazardous fluid clean-up and disposal. Billing at this level will occur if the Fire Department of the
Village must clean up any gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of the accident or
incident.
"Level 3" means this level relates to the extinguishment of a car fire, provision of scene safety, fire
suppression, breathing air, rescue tools, hand tools, hose, tip use, foam, exposure protection, and clean-
up of gasoline or other automotive fluids that are spilled as a result of the accident or incident.
"Level 4" means this level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services, as well as the use of extrication
tools (heavy rescue tools, ropes, airbags, cribbing, etc.). Billing at this level will occur if the Fire Department
of the Village is required to free or remove anyone from the vehicle(s) using any powered equipment.
Billing at this level will not occur if the person to be extricated is unconscious or unable to move and the
Fire Department is able to open a door to the vehicle to access and safely remove the person.
"Level 5" means this level includes provision of Levels 1, 2 and 4 services as well as Aeromedical Response
Coordination (multi -engine company response, mutual aid, and helicopter). Billing will occur at this level
any time a helicopter is utilized to transport the patient(s).
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"Level 6—Itemized response" means in the case of an unusual incident, the Fire Department of the Village
may bill each incident as an independent incident with actual costs and or customary mitigation rates
using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable. Such incidents will be billed using itemized
amounts for apparatus and personnel, plus products and equipment used.
Definitions. "Hazardous materials incidents ":
"Level 1—Basic response" means this level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, set-up and command.
"Level 2—Intermediate response" means this level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as hazmat
certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, beathing air, detection equipment
and set-up and removal or decontamination center as necessary.
"Level 3—Advanced response" means this level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well as
robot deployment, recovery and identification or material, disposal and environmental cleanup. This level
also includes any disposal rates for contaminated equipment and material used at scene.
Definitions. "Pipeline incidents/power line incidents":
(includes, but not limited to: gas, sewer, septic to sewer, and water pipelines):
"Level 1—Basic response" means this level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set-up and
command. This level also includes inspection without damage or breakage.
"Level 2—Intermediate response" means this level includes provision of Level 1 services as well as
hazmat certified team and appropriate equipment, Level A or B suit donning, breathing air, detection
equipment, and the supervision and or assisting of pipeline repair.
"Level 3—Advanced response" means this level includes provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well as
supervision and or assisting of intermediate to major pipeline damage, set-up and removal of
decontamination center, detection, recovery and identification of material, disposal and environmental
cleanup.
Fire investigation:
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"Fire investigation team" means fire investigation services include scene safety, investigation, source
identification, K-9/Arson Dog Unit, identification equipment, mobile detection equipment and fire report.
The claim begins when the fire investigator or investigation team responds to the incident and is billed for
logged time only.
Water incidents
(billed to non-residents only):
"Level 1—Basic response" means this level is the provision of basic response services including engine
response, first responder assignment, perimeter establishment, evacuations, first responder set-up and
command, scene safety and investigation (including possible patient contact and hazard control).
"Level 2—Intermediate response" means this level is the provision of Level 1 services as well as clean-up
and material used (sorbents), minor hazardous clean-up and disposal. Billing will occur at this level if the
fire department of the Village must cleanup small amounts of gasoline or other fluids that are spilled as
result of the incident.
"Level 3—Advanced response" means this level is the provision of Levels 1 and 2 services as well as
MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) or LMCSRT (Lake and McHenry County Specialized Rescue Teams)
activation, donning breathing apparatus, detection equipment, set up and removal of decontamination
center, recovery and identification of material, and disposal and environment clean up. This level also
includes any disposal rates of contaminated equipment and material used at scene.
Special rescue:
"Itemized response" means each incident will be billed in accordance with actual costs and/or customary
mitigation rates using itemized rates deemed usual, customary and reasonable, subject to the minimum
amounts set forth above. Such incidents will be billed using itemized amounts for each apparatus and
each trained rescue person per hour, plus rescue products and equipment used.
"Nonresident" means any person not residing within the corporate limits of the Village who
requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
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2.F.b
"Resident" means any person residing within the corporate limits of the Village who requires emergency
services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire Department.
(Ord. No. 2013-66, § 1, 9-9-2013)"
Definitions. "Nonresident" means any person not residing within the corporate limits of the Village
who requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove
Fire Department.
Definitions. "Resident" means any person residing within the corporate limits of the Village who
requires emergency services of any type, whether knowingly or unknowingly, by the Buffalo Grove Fire
Department.
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4.A
Information Item : Executive Session - Section 2(C)(1) of the Illinois
Open Meetings Act: the Appointment, Employment, Compensation,
Discipline, Performance, or Dismissal of Specific Employees of the
Public Body or Legal Counsel for the Public Body, Including
Hearing Testimony on a Complaint Lodged Against an Employee of
the Public Body or Against Legal Counsel for the Public Body to
Determine Its Validity.
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Recommendation of Action
Staff recommends going into executive session.
Executive Session - Section 2(C)(1) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act: The appointment, employment,
compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal
counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of
the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity.
Trustee Liaison
Sussman
Monday, June 7, 2021
Staff Contact
Dane Bragg, Office of the Village Manager
Updated: 6/1/2021 2:59 PM
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