Section 4000.270 Other Structures and Improvements

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Illinois Administrative Code › Title 17 CONSERVATION › CHAPTER V: NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION › Part 4000 MANAGEMENT OF NATURE PRESERVES › Section 4000.270 Other Structures and Improvements

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Section 4000.270  Other

Structures and Improvements

a)         Within a dedicated nature preserve, necessary signs, trash

receptacles, and minor structures required to house research instruments or

hand tools are permitted if provided for in the master plan, management

schedule,  or in a Special Use Permit.   Signs and structures shall be approved

by the Commission and the owner.

b)         Within buffer areas, service areas may be established which

provide access and parking, management facilities, and/or visitor facilities.

Service areas must not impair the natural features of the nature preserve.

Such necessary service areas should be included in the instrument of

dedication, master plan or management schedule.  All other structures and

facilities not included in Section 4000.270(a) shall be located in buffer areas

or on property outside the dedicated nature preserve.

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