Updated Mechanical Code in Effect July 28, 2004
July 28, 2004 by lseggelke · Leave a Comment
The new Mechanical Code, which can be found in the Chicago Building Code, is in effect as of July 28, 2004. Read more
Case Law: Attorney Approval Clause
July 25, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
Under attorney approval clause in a real estate contract, an attorney need not state reasons for his disapproval of a contract because the attorney’s right to disapprove is a wholly proper exercise of his judgment, limited only by good faith. Read more
Case Law: Proximity of Adult Entertainment to Church
July 19, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
In determining whether defendants violated statute prohibiting adult entertainment facility from being within 1,000 feet of church, trial court correctly held that measurement should be from property line to property line, not from church property line to boundary of defendants’ leasehold on property where business was to be located, which was more than 1,000 feet from church property line. Read more
Case Law: Non-Conforming Cemetery
July 19, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
Under village zoning ordinance, a new mausoleum in plaintiff’s existing non-conforming cemetery is an extension or enlargement of the non-conforming use and therefore requires a special-use permit. Read more
Case Law: Repeal by Implication
July 19, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
Trial court erred in finding that McHenry County ordinance governing surface mining operations was repealed by implication by state Environmental Protection Act. The Illinois Supreme Court has reversed a ruling by the Appellate Court. Read more
Developers to pass on costs of Will County developer fees
July 15, 2004 by matt · Leave a Comment
On Thursday, July 15, the Will County Board approved a new set of residential developer fees to help pay for school construction, which has mostly been funded by property taxpayers. Read more
Case Law: Employment Law – Retaliation
July 7, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
The evidence supported jury’s conclusion that county officials retaliated against county employee who voiced concerns about improper county practices through pay raise action and in negative performance evaluations. Read more
New Accessibility Code in Effect July 1, 2004
July 1, 2004 by matt · Leave a Comment
The New City of Chicago Building Code accessibility guidelines went into effect on July 1, 2004. These guidelines require a certain percentage of the total number of housing units in a development to be adaptable and visitable. The new requirement allows residential units to be modified for accessibility without major structural changes as well as providing for minimal accessibility housing features for disabled people visiting the homes of others. Read more
Case Law: “Adult” Use
July 1, 2004 by dwagner · Leave a Comment
City zoning ordinance, with dual-purpose restrictions on location, provides for sufficient channels of communication for distribution of sexually explicit materials and therefore is not unconstitutional. Read more
