# 17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.270: Section 4000.270 Other Structures and Improvements

> Illinois · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_270

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.270
- **Heading:** Section 4000.270 Other Structures and Improvements
- **Jurisdiction:** Illinois
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Illinois Administrative Code / Title 17 CONSERVATION / CHAPTER V: NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION / Part 4000 MANAGEMENT OF NATURE PRESERVES / Section 4000.270 Other Structures and Improvements

## Text

Section 4000
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.

## Nearby sections

- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.210 Section 4000.210  Boundary Markers and Signs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_210.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.220 Section 4000.220  Boundary Fences](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_220.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.230 Section 4000.230  Location Markers (Repealed)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_230.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.240 Section 4000.240  Access Lanes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_240.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.250 Section 4000.250  Firebreaks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_250.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.260 Section 4000.260  Trails](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_260.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.270 Section 4000.270  Other Structures and Improvements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_270.md)
- [17 Ill. Adm. Code 4000.280 Section 4000.280  Buffer Areas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_280.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IL_IAC_T17_P4000_S4000_270. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.