Berwyn City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1242
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 1242.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish the various zoning districts applicable to the city and to introduce the zoning map.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)
§ 1242.02 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS.
In order to carry out the purpose and intent of this Zoning Code, the city is hereby divided into the following zoning districts.
(A) Commercial districts.
(1) C-1: Neighborhood Mixed-Use District. The C-1 Neighborhood Mixed-Use District is established to apply to small-scale mixed-use areas of the city that primarily serve the surrounding neighborhoods. The C-1 District allows commercial, mixed-use, and office uses, as well as a variety of residential uses.
(2) C-2: Traditional Mixed-Use District. The C-2 Traditional Mixed-Use District is established to accommodate moderate-intensity mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented development primarily along Cermak and Roosevelt Roads. The C-2 District allows a range of retail, service, office, and institutional uses.
(3) C-3: Depot Mixed-Use District. The C-3 Depot Mixed-Use District is established to accommodate higher-intensity mixed-use and pedestrian-oriented development in the city's Depot District area. The C-3 District allows a range of retail, service, office, and institutional uses.
(4) C-4: Corridor Commercial District. The C-4 Corridor Commercial District is established to accommodate moderate-scale, auto-oriented commercial development primarily along Harlem and Ogden Avenues that serves Berwyn and surrounding communities. The C-4 District allows commercial, office, and institutional uses, as well as multi-family uses.
(B) Industrial District. The I Industrial District is established to provide for low-intensity industrial development in limited areas of the city. The I District allows industrial uses, such as assembly, warehousing, distribution of goods, and light manufacturing, as well as institutional and limited commercial uses.
(C) Public Areas District. The P Public Areas District is established to accommodate public-serving uses, such as governmental, educational, cultural, recreational, and community facilities uses, throughout the city.
(D) Residential districts.
(1) R-1: Single-Family Residence District. The R-1 Single-Family Residence District is established to accommodate residential development in a manner consistent with the character of existing single-family neighborhoods in the city. Single-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
(2) R-2: Bungalow District. The R-2 Bungalow District is established to accommodate residential development and improvements in a manner congruent with the character of existing bungalow housing stock in the city. Single-family dwellings and limited civic and institutional uses are allowed.
(3) R-3: Two-Family Residence District. The R-3 Two-Family Residence District is established to accommodate the character of existing neighborhoods that consist predominantly of two-family and single-family dwellings in the city. Single-family and two-family dwellings, along with limited civic and institutional uses, are allowed.
(4) R-4: Multi-Family Residence District. The R-4 Multi-Family Residence District is established to accommodate a variety of housing types, including single-family, two-family, and multi-family residences. Limited civic and institutional uses are allowed.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)
§ 1242.03 ZONING MAP.
(A) Establishment of zoning map. The location and boundaries of the districts established in § 1242.02 (Establishment of Zoning Districts) are hereby established on the map designated as the zoning map of the city and referred to herein as "zoning map." The zoning map is adopted by reference and declared to be part of this Code.
(1) Location of map. The zoning map shall be kept for reference on the city's public website and in the offices of both the City Clerk and Zoning Administrator.
(2) Zoning map amendments. All amendments to this Code (refer to § 1252.03(E) (Zoning Text and Map Amendment) which involve a change to the district designation of a lot shall be recorded on the city's official zoning map.
(B) Interpretation of boundary lines. The boundaries of all zoning districts shown on the zoning map shall be determined in accordance with the following rules:
(1) Right-of-way lines. Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with streets, alleys, railroads, easements, or similar rights-of-way, the centerline of the right-of-way shall be considered the boundary line of the district.
(2) Lot lines. Where zoning district boundary lines coincide with a lot line, the lot line shall be considered the boundary line of the district.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)
§ 1242.04 ANNEXED LAND.
Any property annexed to the city shall be classified as R-1 Single-Family Residence District upon annexation and shall be subject to the requirements of the R-1 Single-Family Residence District, unless otherwise provided for in the annexation agreement or until the territory is rezoned.
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)
§ 1242.05 USE OF LAND AND BUILDINGS.
(A) Number of buildings on a lot. In the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts, no more than one principal building may be located on a single lot. In all other districts, more than one principal building may be located on a lot provided that each building complies with the applicable requirements of Chapter 1246 (Zoning District Regulations) as though it were a principal building on an individual lot.
(B) Applicability of district regulations.
(1) Applicability of use regulations. No building, structure, or land shall be utilized for any use other than a use allowed as either a permitted or special use in the zoning district in which such building, structure, or land is located. Buildings, structures, or land may also be used for a temporary use or an accessory use in accordance with the requirements of § 1244.04 (Accessory Structures and Uses) and § 1244.05 (Temporary Structures and Uses).
(2) Applicability of lot and setback regulations. No lot or setback shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements of this Code. Lots or setbacks created after the effective date hereof shall meet the minimum requirements established by this Code. All setbacks allocated to a building shall be located on the same zoning lot as such building.
(3) Applicability of bulk and height regulations. All buildings and structures erected after the effective date of this Code shall meet the bulk and height requirements for the zoning district in which the structure is located. No existing structure shall be enlarged, altered, reconstructed, or relocated in such a manner that conflicts with the requirements of the zoning district in which the structure shall be located.
(C) Visibility obstruction. Nothing in any residential district shall be erected, placed, or allowed to grow in a manner that will create a visibility obstruction for motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
(1) Visibility obstructions at intersecting streets. No building, structure, or landscape element shall exceed three feet in height within the sight triangle area formed by 25 feet of the intersecting streets measured along the curb line, or edge of pavement where no curbs are present (see Figure 1242.05-A. Visibility Obstruction at Intersecting Streets).
(2) Visibility obstructions at driveways. No building, structure, sign, or landscape element shall obstruct the area within the sight triangle, between three feet and seven feet in height, on either side of any driveway. Beginning at the intersection of the lot line with the driveway, the sight triangle shall be formed by measuring ten feet along the lot line in the opposite direction of the driveway and ten feet along the driveway in the opposite direction of the lot line, then connecting the endpoints of the lines across the subject property (see Figure 1242.05-B. Visibility at Driveways).
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017)