Illinois Code § 65 ILCS 5/11-14-1

In addition to existing powers and to the end that adequate
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light, pure air, or safety may be secured and that congestion of public
streets may be lessened or avoided, the corporate authorities in each
municipality have power by ordinance to establish, regulate, and limit the
building or set-back lines on or along any street, traffic way, drive, or
parkway or storm or floodwater runoff channel within the municipality, as
may be deemed best suited to carry out these purposes. The powers given by
this Division 14 shall not be exercised so as to deprive the owner of any
existing property of its use or maintenance for the purpose to which it is
then lawfully devoted.

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