reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
60 ILCS 1/110-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 110 - Township Zoning

Sec. 110-60.     Amendment of regulations; hearing.     The regulations imposed and  the districts created under this Article may be amended from time to time by  the township board by ordinance or resolution after the ordinance or resolution  establishing the regulation has gone into effect, but no amendments shall be  made without a hearing before the board of appeals. At least 15 days notice of  the time and place of the hearing shall be published in an official paper or a  paper of general circulation in the township. If there is a written protest  against any proposed amendment, signed and acknowledged (i) by the owners of  20% of the frontage proposed to be altered, (ii) by the owners of 20% of the  frontage immediately adjoining or across an alley from the frontage proposed to  be altered, or (iii) by the owners of 20% of the frontage directly opposite the  frontage proposed to be altered, the amendment shall not be passed except  by the favorable vote of three-fourths of all the members of the township  board.    (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/110-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 110 - Township Zoning

Sec. 110-65. Violations; remedies; misdemeanor.(a) If any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,  altered, repaired, converted, or maintained (or any building, structure, or  land is used) in violation of this Article or of any ordinance, resolution, or  other regulation made under this Article, the proper authorities of the  township, or any person the value or use of whose property is or may be  affected by the violation, in addition to other remedies, may institute any  appropriate action or proceedings (i) to prevent the unlawful erection,  construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or  use, (ii) to restrain, correct, or abate the violation, (iii) to prevent the  occupancy of the building, structure, or land, or (iv) to prevent any illegal  act, conduct, business, or use in or about the premises.(b) The violation of the terms of any ordinance adopted under this Article  shall be deemed a Class B misdemeanor.(c) Except in relation to township-owned property, this Section does not authorize any suit against a township or its officials for any act relating to the administration, enforcement, or implementation of this Article or any ordinance, resolution, or other regulation adopted pursuant to this Article.    (Source: P.A. 100-595, eff. 6-29-18.)
60 ILCS 1/110-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 110 - Township Zoning

Sec. 110-70. School district.(a) In any hearing before a zoning  commission or board of appeals, any school district within which the property  in issue, or any part of that property, is located may appear and present  evidence.(b) In exercising the powers under this Article with respect to public school districts, a township shall act in a reasonable manner that neither regulates educational activities, such as school curricula, administration, and staffing, nor frustrates a school district's statutory duties.  This subsection (b) is declarative of existing law and does not change the substantive operation of this Article.(c) In processing zoning applications from public school districts, a township shall make reasonable efforts to streamline the zoning application and review process for the school board and minimize the administrative burdens involved in the zoning review process, including, but not limited to, reducing application fees and other costs associated with the project of a school board to the greatest extent practicable and reflective of actual cost but in no event more than the lowest fees customarily imposed by the township for similar applications, limiting the number of times the school district must amend its site plans, reducing the number of copies of site plans and any other documents required to be submitted by the township, and expediting the zoning review process for the purpose of rendering a decision on any application from a school district within 90 days after a completed application is submitted to the township.(Source: P.A. 99-890, eff. 8-25-16.)
60 ILCS 1/110-75
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 110 - Township Zoning

(60 ILCS 1/110-75)Sec. 110-75.     Cooperation with other governmental units.     In the exercise of  powers conferred by this Article, the township board may cooperate with the  county, with other townships, and with municipal or State authorities and may  appoint any committee or committees it thinks proper to effect that  cooperation.    (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/Art. 115 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

 ARTICLE 115.      TOWNSHIP OPEN SPACE
60 ILCS 1/115-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-5.     Definitions.     As used in this Article, unless the context  otherwise requires:"Board" means the township board in counties having a population of more  than 150,000."Development of real property" means the constructing, installing,  planting or creating of any permanent or temporary improvement of real  property that has been acquired for open space purposes."Open land" or "open space" means any space or area of land or water of an  area of 50 acres or more, the preservation or the restriction of development or  use of which would (i) maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or  scenic resources;  (ii) protect natural streams or water supply; (iii) promote conservation of  soils, wet lands, or shores; (iv) afford or enhance public outdoor recreation  opportunities; (v) preserve flora and fauna, geological features, historic  sites, or other areas of educational or scientific interest; (vi) enhance the  value to the public of abutting or neighboring highways, parks, or other public  lands; (vii) implement the plan of development adopted by the planning  commission of any municipality or county; or (viii) promote orderly urban or  suburban development. A township at any time may release a specified parcel of  land from an open space plan and allow the development of the parcel to occur.  Once development (as defined in Section 115-55) has commenced, the land shall  no longer be eligible for acquisition as open space or open land."Open space plan" means the written plan adopted by the board to implement  an open space program and includes properly adopted amendments or additions to  the plan."Open space program" means the acquisition of the fee or of a lesser right or  interest in tracts of open land in the township for open space purposes."Open space purposes" includes (i) the preservation and maintenance of open  land, scenic roadways, and pathways; (ii) the holding of real property  described in clause (i), with or without public access, for the education,  pleasure, and recreation of the public or for other open space values; (iii)  the preservation of portions of that property in their natural condition and  the development of other portions of that property; (iv) the management and use  of that property in a manner and with restrictions that will leave it  unimpaired for the benefit of future generations; and (v) otherwise promoting  the conservation of the nature, flora and fauna, natural environment, and  natural resources of the township.    (Source: P.A. 91-641, eff. 8-20-99.)
60 ILCS 1/115-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-10. Open space plan; petition.(a) A board desiring to enter upon an open space program may do so only  after adoption of an open space plan under Section 115-15.  The board shall  commence preparation of an open space plan under that Section only upon the  filing with the township clerk of a petition signed by not less than 5% or 50,  whichever is greater, of the registered voters of the township (according to  the voting registration records at the time the petition is filed) recommending  that the board commence preparation of an open space plan. Within 5 business days after the filing of the petition, the township clerk shall provide public notice of the existence of the filed petition in the same manner as notices of meetings of the township board are provided.  A hearing shall be conducted no less than 30 days after the filing of the petition to determine the validity of the petition, which may be challenged in accordance with the general election law.(b) A proposed open space plan shall (i) identify all open land within  the township that the board deems necessary to acquire in order to  accomplish the purposes of the open space program; (ii) state the ways in  which the acquisition of open land will further open space purposes; (iii)  state the estimated costs of implementing the proposed plan; (iv) state the  approximate tax, per $100 of assessed value, that will be levied to provide the  necessary funds for implementing the proposed plan; (v) state the estimated  timetable for implementing the proposed plan; and (vi) establish standards and  procedures for establishing priorities for the acquisition of parcels  identified in the plan.       (Source: P.A. 94-622, eff. 8-18-05.)
60 ILCS 1/115-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-15.     Public hearing.(a) Before adopting an open space plan or an amendment to a plan, the board  shall conduct a public hearing on the plan or amendment, recommend adoption of  the open space plan or receive a recommendation by petition of the voters of  the township under Section 115-20 that the open space plan be adopted, and  submit the question of adoption of the open space plan to the township voters  under Section 115-20.(b) The board shall cause to be prepared a notice of the public hearing  stating the date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing.  The township clerk  shall cause the notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in  the township not less than 15 nor more than 30 days before the date of the  hearing.  The township clerk also shall send notice of the hearing by  registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, not less than 20 days  before the hearing, to the owners of property being recommended for acquisition  and designation as open space or open land under the proposed open space plan.  Those owners shall be those parties identified on the most current real estate  tax assessment rolls for the county in which the township is located as being  the parties to whom current real estate tax bills are being sent.  A copy of  the proposed plan also shall be filed with the township clerk, who shall make  it available to the general public for inspection after publication of the  notice of public hearing.(c) At the public hearing, all persons desiring to offer statements or other  evidence in support of or in opposition to the proposed plan shall be afforded  an opportunity to do so orally, in writing, or both.(d) Within 60 days after the public hearing, the board shall consider  all of the evidence before it and may, based upon that evidence, recommend  adoption or rejection of the proposed open space plan in whole or in  part.  The board's recommendation shall be in writing.  If the board does not  recommend adoption or rejection of the proposed open space plan, or if a  petition from the voters of the township recommending adoption of the open  space plan is not filed with the township clerk within 60 days after the public  hearing, the open space plan may not be subsequently adopted unless another  public hearing is held and notice given as provided in this Section.  A  recommendation by the board or by petition under this subsection (d) to adopt  an open space plan shall be made no later than 138 days before the next regular  election in order for the question of the adoption of the open space plan to  appear on the ballot at that election.  If the question of the adoption of the  open space plan does not appear on the ballot, the open space plan may not be  subsequently adopted unless another public hearing is held and notice given  under this Section.    (Source: P.A. 85-1140; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-25.     Amendments or additions to plan.     If the board recommends any  amendments or additions to a plan that has been adopted by a township, no  property that is the subject of the amendment or addition may be acquired until  the revised plan is approved by the voters at a referendum under Section 115-20  unless the amendments or additions do not provide for expenditures in excess of  those provided in the original plan and do not provide for the acquisition of  property other than from persons who are selling their property voluntarily.    (Source: P.A. 85-1140; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-40.     Later submission of proposition to include property.     If in a  township in a county having a population of more than 250,000 a  parcel of land cannot be acquired by condemnation because it was not approved  at an election under either Section 115-30 or 115-35, that parcel can again be  included in a proposition only if (i) the procedures set forth in Section  115-15 relating to amendments that add property to existing open space plans  have been followed and (ii) not less than 23 months have elapsed since the date  of the election at which the voters failed to approve the acquisition of the  parcel by condemnation.    (Source: P.A. 91-641, eff. 8-20-99.)
60 ILCS 1/115-45
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-45.     Powers of township board.     In any township in which the  establishment of an open space program has been authorized by the voters under  this Article, the township board, to the extent necessary to carry out the  purposes of this Article and in addition to any other powers, duties, and  functions vested in a township by law (but subject to limitations and  restrictions imposed by this or another law), has the powers enumerated in the  following Sections.    (Source: P.A. 82-783; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-50
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-50.     Study; coordinated plan.     The board may study and ascertain the   open space resources and outdoor recreation facilities in the township, the  need for preserving those resources and providing those facilities, and the  extent to which those needs are being currently met.  The board may prepare and  adopt a coordinated plan of areas and facilities to meet those needs.    (Source: P.A. 79-472; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-60.     Classification of areas; structures.     The board may classify,  designate, plan, develop, preserve, administer, and maintain all areas, places,  and facilities in which it has an interest and may construct, reconstruct,  alter, and renew buildings and other structures and equip and maintain those  buildings and other structures.    (Source: P.A. 79-472; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-65.     Acceptance of money and personal property.     The board may  accept gifts, grants, bequests, contributions, and appropriations  of money and other personal property for open space purposes.    (Source: P.A. 79-472; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-66
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-66. Surplus for maintenance and operation of open spaces. A township that has adopted an open space plan may maintain and receive from year to year funds for maintenance and operation of the township's open spaces in surplus of the amount necessary for the annual maintenance and operation of open spaces within the township. The surplus shall be maintained in a separate fund and not commingled with the township general fund. The surplus shall not be derived from any township tax levy.  (Source: P.A. 94-469, eff. 8-4-05.)
60 ILCS 1/115-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-70.     Executive officer.     The board may employ and fix the  compensation of an executive officer who shall be responsible to the board for  the carrying out of its policies.  The executive officer shall have the power,  subject to the approval of the board, to employ and fix the compensation of  assistants and employees the board considers necessary for carrying out the  purposes and provisions of this Article.    (Source: P.A. 79-472; 88-62.)
60 ILCS 1/115-75
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-75.     Fees.     The board may charge and collect reasonable fees for  the use of such facilities, privileges and conveniences as may be provided.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-80
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-80.     Police powers.     The board may police its property and  exercise police powers in respect thereto or in respect to the enforcement of  any rule or regulation provided by the ordinances of the township and may  employ and commission police officers and other qualified persons to enforce  the same.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-85
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-85.     Natural resources studies.     The board may undertake studies  pertaining to the natural history, archaeology, history or conservation of  natural resources of the township.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-90
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-90.     Lease of lands.     The board may lease land for a period not  longer than 50 years from the date of the lease to a responsible person, firm,  or corporation for construction, reconstruction, alteration, renewal,  equipment, furnishing, extension, development, operation and maintenance of  lodges, housekeeping and sleeping cabins, swimming pools, golf courses,  campgrounds, sand beaches, marinas, convention and entertainment centers, roads  and parking areas, and other related buildings and facilities.  In any lease of  land leased under this Section, upon expiration of the lease title to all  structures on the leased land shall be vested in the township.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-95
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-95.     Lease of buildings or facilities.     The board may lease any  building or facility constructed, reconstructed, altered, renewed, equipped,  furnished, extended, developed, and maintained by the township to a responsible  person, firm, or corporation for operation or development, or both, and  maintenance for a period not longer than 20 years from the date of the lease.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-100
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-100.     Dedication of nature preserves.     The board may dedicate open  lands, held by the township under this Article, as nature preserves within the  Illinois system of nature preserves as provided in Section 15 of the Illinois  Natural Areas Preservation Act and may cooperate with the Illinois Nature  Preserves Commission in matters relating to the purposes of this Article.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-110
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-110.     Report.     No later than March 31 of each calendar year, the  board of any township that has established an open space program pursuant to  the provisions of this Article shall file with the township clerk a report  describing the actions taken by such board to implement its open space plan.  This report shall include at least the following information:(1) The amount of taxes levied and received by the     township in the preceding calendar year;(2) The amount of all monies spent in the preceding     calendar year in implementing the open space plan and the specific purposes for which all monies were spent;(3) The legal and common descriptions of all lands     acquired in the preceding calendar year; and(4) The purpose for which all properties acquired are     being used.   (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-115
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-115.     Property tax exemption.     All property acquired by any  township for open space purposes pursuant to an open space program as defined  in this Article shall be exempt from real property taxation for assessment year  1988 and each assessment year thereafter.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)
60 ILCS 1/115-120
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 60 - TOWNSHIPS|60 ILCS 1/ - Township Code.|Article 115 - Township Open Space

Sec. 115-120.     Applicability.     Only the following provisions of Sections of  the Township Open Space Act as changed or added by Public Act 85-1140 shall  apply to open space programs validly established prior to July 29, 1988 (the  effective date of Public Act 85-1140): (i) Section 2.02 (Sections 115-10 and  115-15 of this Code) as such Section relates to amendments that add property to  an existing open space plan; (ii) Section 4.02(a)(i) and (iv) (items (i) and  (iv) of subsection (a) of Section 115-55 of this Code); (iii) Section 4.02(b)  (subsection (c) of Section 115-55 of this Code); (iv) Section 4.02(c)  (subsection (d) of Section 115-55 of this Code); and (v) Section 6 (Section  115-110 of this Code).  Public Act 85-1140 shall apply to any condemnation  action to exercise the right of eminent domain provided in Section 4.02 of the  Township Open Space Act (Section 115-55 of this Code) filed on or after June 1,  1988 and not brought to final and unappealable judgment on or before July 29,  1988 (the effective date of Public Act 85-1140).  However, the provisions of  Public Act 85-1140 shall neither require  additional public hearings or referenda in connection with any open space  program validly established prior to July 29, 1988 (the effective date of  Public Act 85-1140), except with respect to amendments pursuant to Section 2.02  of the Township Open Space Act (Sections 115-10 and 115-15 of this Code) that  add property to an existing open space plan, nor render unenforceable or  invalid any bonds properly issued in connection with such open space program.    (Source: P.A. 88-670, eff. 12-2-94.)