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- 1. VILLAGE CODE of MANHATTAN, ILLINOIS
- 2. PREFACE
- 3. ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
- 4. ORDINANCE NUMBER \_1494-25
- 5. ORDINANCE NUMBER \_\_1495-25
- 6. ORDINANCE NUMBER \_1496-25
- 7. ORDINANCE NUMBER \_1497-25
- 8. ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025 \_1500-25
- 9. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1504-25
- 10. ORDINANCE NUMBER \_1505-25
- 11. ORDINANCE NO. 589
- 12. CHAPTER 1 OFFICIAL VILLAGE CODE
- 13. CHAPTER 2 SAVING CLAUSE
- 14. CHAPTER 3 DEFINITIONS
- 15. CHAPTER 4 GENERAL PENALTY
- 16. CHAPTER 5 VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- 17. CHAPTER 6 VILLAGE CLERK
- 18. CHAPTER 7 VILLAGE OFFICERS
- 19. CHAPTER 8 VILLAGE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 20. CHAPTER 9 VILLAGE FINANCE
- 21. CHAPTER 10 CORPORATE SEAL
- 22. CHAPTER 11 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION
- 23. CHAPTER 12 BIDDING AND CONTRACT PROCEDURES
- 24. CHAPTER 13 ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE TICKETS
- 25. CHAPTER 14 ETHICS
- 26. CHAPTER 15 INVESTMENT POLICY
- 27. CHAPTER 16 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
- 28. CHAPTER 17 POLICE PENSION FUND
- 29. CHAPTER 18 IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM
- 30. CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS RULES
- 31. CHAPTER 20 ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
- 32. CHAPTER 21 VEHICLE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
- 33. CHAPTER 22 BUILDING CODE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
- 34. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL LICENSE REGULATIONS
- 35. CHAPTER 2 MUNICIPAL OCCUPATION TAXES
- 36. CHAPTER 3 LIQUOR CONTROL REGULATIONS
- 37. CHAPTER 4 SOLICITING
- 38. CHAPTER 5 TRAILER CAMPS
- 39. CHAPTER 6 CATV FRANCHISE
- 40. CHAPTER 7 LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
- 41. CHAPTER 8 REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS
- 42. CHAPTER 9 SIMPLIFIED MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX
- 43. CHAPTER 10 LOCALLY IMPOSED AND ADMINISTERED TAX RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 44. CHAPTER 11 TEMPORARY VENDORS
- 45. CHAPTER 12 CABLE AND VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDER FEE AND PEG ACCESS SUPPORT FEE
- 46. CHAPTER 13 CABLE AND VIDEO CUSTOMER PROTECTION LAW
- 47. CHAPTER 14 HOME KITCHEN AND COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
- 48. CHAPTER 15 RAFFLES
- 49. CHAPTER 16 MOBILE FOOD VENDORS AND MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES
- 50. CHAPTER 1 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
- 51. CHAPTER 2 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
- 52. CHAPTER 3 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
- 53. CHAPTER 4 ILLINOIS PLUMBING CODE
- 54. CHAPTER 5 ILLINOIS ACCESSIBILITY CODE
- 55. CHAPTER 6 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE
- 56. CHAPTER 7 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
- 57. CHAPTER 8 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
- 58. CHAPTER 9 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
- 59. CHAPTER 10 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
- 60. CHAPTER 11 CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON VILLAGE PROPERTY
- 61. CHAPTER 12 GRADING
- 62. CHAPTER 13 BUILDING PERMIT FEES
- 63. CHAPTER 14 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- 64. CHAPTER 15 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
- 65. CHAPTER 1 ZONING PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
- 66. CHAPTER 2 RULES AND DEFINITIONS
- 67. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL ZONING PROVISIONS
- 68. CHAPTER 4 ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
- 69. CHAPTER 4.1 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
- 70. CHAPTER 5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- 71. CHAPTER 6 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- 72. CHAPTER 7 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- 73. CHAPTER 8 NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
- 74. CHAPTER 9 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
- 75. CHAPTER 10 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
- 76. CHAPTER 11 SIGNS
- 77. CHAPTER 12 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- 78. CHAPTER 13 MANHATTAN LOWLAND CONSERVANCY OVERLAY DISTRICT
- 79. CHAPTER 14 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- 80. CHAPTER 15 PERSONAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES REGULATIONS
- 81. CHAPTER 16 SITE PLAN REVIEW
- 82. CHAPTER 17 ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATIONS
- 83. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 84. CHAPTER 2 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL
- 85. CHAPTER 3 DESIGN STANDARDS
- 86. CHAPTER 4 LAND IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED
- 87. CHAPTER 5 ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
- 88. CHAPTER 6 SCHOOL SITES
- 89. CHAPTER 6A PARK AND RECREATIONAL SITES
- 90. CHAPTER 7 INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
- 91. CHAPTER 8 CONTRIBUTIONS
- 92. CHAPTER 9 POSTING OF ADDRESSES
- 93. CHAPTER 10 VIOLATIONS; PENALTY
- 94. CHAPTER 1 DEVELOPMENT IN SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
- 95. CHAPTER 2 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
- 96. CHAPTER 1 NUISANCES
- 97. CHAPTER 2 GARBAGE DISPOSAL
- 98. CHAPTER 3 WEED CONTROL
- 99. CHAPTER 4 JUNK STORAGE
- 100. CHAPTER 5 GARBAGE, REFUSE AND ASHES; OPEN BURNING; COMPOST STRUCTURES
- 101. CHAPTER 6 MANDATORY RECYCLING PROGRAM
- 102. CHAPTER 1 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
- 103. CHAPTER 2 TREES AND SHRUBBERY
- 104. CHAPTER 3 RAILROADS
- 105. CHAPTER 4 WATER AND SEWER REGULATIONS
- 106. CHAPTER 5 MAILBOXES
- 107. CHAPTER 6 CONSTRUCTION OF UTILITY FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY
- 108. CHAPTER 1 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
- 109. CHAPTER 2 ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL
- 110. CHAPTER 3 POLICE PROTECTION AND PUBLIC ORDER
- 111. CHAPTER 4 MINORS
- 112. CHAPTER 5 PUBLIC INDECENCY
- 113. CHAPTER 6 CANNABIS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- 114. CHAPTER 7 NOISE REGULATIONS
- 115. CHAPTER 8 PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE, SALE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE SECTION:
- 116. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
- 117. CHAPTER 2 VEHICLES PARKED UNLAWFULLY
- 118. CHAPTER 3 VEHICLE LICENSES
- 119. CHAPTER 4 PARKING REGULATIONS
- 120. CHAPTER 5 SNOWMOBILES AND OTHER OFF ROAD VEHICLES
- 121. CHAPTER 6 VEHICLE SEIZURE AND IMPOUNDMENT
- 122. CHAPTER 7 GOLF CARTS AND RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES