Bloomingdale City Zoning Code

The purpose of this chapter is for the public health, safety, general welfare and best interest of the residents of the village by provisions designed:

   A.   To increase safety and lessen congestion in public streets;

   B.   To meet the need for loading and parking facilities generated by the development of land and the associated increase of automobile and truck usage;

   C.   To minimize the on street parking of vehicles;

   D.   To set standards for the requirements of off street loading and parking facilities according to the amount of estimated traffic generated by a particular use;

   E.   To require adequate protection for contiguous property against undesirable effects from the creation and operation of loading and parking areas; and

   F.   To protect and preserve the appearance and character of neighborhoods within and adjacent to the village through screening and landscaping of off street loading and parking facilities. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

The scope of this chapter is as follows:

   A.   General Conditions:

      1.   Accessory off street loading and off street parking facilities for all buildings and structures erected and all uses of land established in each district as of the effective date hereof shall be subject to the regulations of this chapter.

      2.   Where a building permit has been issued in accordance with law prior to the effective date hereof, and construction of said use is completed within eighteen (18) months of said effective date, off street loading and parking facilities requirements as were provided by law at the time of the issuance of said building permit may be provided in lieu of any different requirements provided by this chapter, and upon completion, said use be occupied under the use for which it was originally designated.

   B.   Existing Loading And Parking Facilities: Accessory off street loading and parking facilities in existence as of the effective date hereof and which serve an existing building, structure, or use of land shall not, hereafter, be reduced below the requirements of this chapter for a similar new building, structure, or use of land.

   C.   Change Of Existing Use:

      1.   Whenever the existing use of a building, structure or land shall hereafter be changed to a new use, off street loading and parking facilities shall conform to the requirements as provided by this chapter.

      2.   The provisions specified in subsection C1 of this section shall apply to uses of buildings, structures, or land which are established as of or after the effective date hereof, or which uses are noncomplying as to off street loading and parking requirements under the provisions of this chapter or any previous zoning ordinances of the village.

   D.   Increase In Intensity Of Use:

      1.   Whenever the intensity of use of any building, structure, or land shall be increased through addition of dwelling units, gross floor area, design capacity, seating capacity, employees, or other units of measurement specified in this chapter for required off street loading or parking facilities, off street loading and parking facilities, as required herein, shall be provided for such increase in intensity of use, and said loading and parking requirements shall be applied to the entire building, structure, or land as modified.

      2.   The provisions specified in subsection D1 of this section shall apply to uses of buildings, structures, or land which are established as of or after the effective date hereof, or which are noncomplying as to off street loading and parking requirements under the provisions of this chapter or any previous zoning ordinances of the village.

   E.   Permissive Loading And Parking Facilities: No provisions in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the voluntary establishment or increase of off street loading or parking facilities to serve an existing use of a building, structure, or land; provided, that there is adherence to all regulations contained in this chapter governing the location, design, improvement, operation and control of such facilities.

   F.   Damage Or Destruction:

      1.   For any conforming or nonconforming building or use which is in existence on the effective date hereof, and which is subsequently damaged or destroyed by fire, collapse, explosion or other cause, said building or use may be reconstructed, reestablished or repaired; provided, that off street loading and parking facilities, in an amount equivalent to that maintained at the time of such damage or destruction, shall be restored or continued in operation.

      2.   In no case shall it be necessary to restore or maintain loading or parking facilities in excess of those required by this chapter for equivalent new uses or construction.

   G.   Timing Of Construction Of Facilities: Off street loading and parking facilities, as required by this chapter, shall be constructed at the time of erection, establishment, alteration, or enlargement of the building, structure, or use of land for which they are required to serve. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

   H.   Use Of Parking Facilities:

      1.   Required off street parking lots shall be used solely for the parking of fully and independently operable, mobile motorized vehicles weighing eight thousand (8,000) pounds or less and bearing a class designation of "A" or "B"; and used by patrons, occupants (or their guests) or employees of those uses served by such off street parking facilities, and for the conduct of such uses served by such off street parking facilities, parked solely in designated parking spaces and not in or on fire lanes, drive aisles, driveways, or median strips. Those vehicles greater than eight thousand (8,000) pounds bearing a class designation of "D" or greater shall be parked or stored in a village approved loading area, in accordance with the applicable off street parking and loading requirements for the zoning district in which such vehicles are located, except as otherwise permitted in approved development ordinances or as described in subsection H2 of this section. The vehicle classifications mentioned in this subsection H1 are references to those established by the Illinois vehicle code. (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

      2.   Notwithstanding subsection H1 of this section, the following vehicles may be parked in an off street parking facility:

         a.   Vans or small buses not in excess of twenty feet (20') in length used in the transportation of children to and from daycare centers, and residents of assisted living or residential care facilities.

         b.   Passenger vehicles and vans not in excess of twenty feet (20') in length used to provide delivery or repair service to customers so long as the number of vehicles so parked does not exceed the lesser of ten (10) vehicles or five percent (5%) of the total number of off street parking spaces in the parking lot of the principal use in which such vehicles are parked.

         c.   Delivery and service vehicles parked in off street parking facilities and in excess of the lesser of ten (10) vehicles or five percent (5%) of the total number of off street parking spaces in said parking facility of the principal use in which such vehicles are parked prior to February 28, 2011, shall be deemed legally nonconforming.

         d.   Recreational vehicles, semitractor trailers, school buses, or other similar vehicles, the size of which requires more than one parking space, may park in a parking lot that serves the principal use to which the operator and/or passengers of each such vehicle are patrons during the period for which the business is open to customers for the period necessary to patronize such principal use, but, in any event, not to exceed two (2) hours. In no instance shall any vehicle block any drive aisle within a parking facility.

         e.   Recreational vehicles, semitractor trailers, or other similar vehicles requiring more than one parking space may park in commercial parking facilities if they are required to provide services for special events for which a temporary land use permit has been issued by the Village to the shopping center or business located on said commercial lot for a period not to exceed twelve (12) hours.

      3.   Each required parking space shall be kept available at all times for parking of one passenger motor vehicle, subject to the exceptions of subsection H2 of this section.

      4.   No required parking space shall be rented, leased or used for any purpose other than to park a fully and independently operable, mobile vehicle in connection with the principal use for which said parking space and the parking lot of which it is a part is required.

      5.   For applications requiring site plan review or zoning relief received subsequent to February 28, 2011, loading docks, nonpassenger service or delivery vehicle parking shall be incorporated into the overall design of the site plan and building; and masonry building elements, which coordinate with the principal building, fencing, landscaping, or some combination thereof, shall screen the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions from adjacent properties and public streets.

      6.   The requirements of this chapter are applicable to all property within the Village, regardless of the zoning district in which each such property is located or the use(s) established on each such property, unless superseded by specific provisions regarding the amount, timing, placement, and duration of nonpassenger delivery, service or recreational vehicle parking contained within parcel specific development ordinances approving relief from such requirements. In the event of any violation of the requirements of this chapter, both the building and zoning official and the Police Department shall be, and are hereby, authorized to issue citations therefor and perform any lawful action to enforce conformance with this chapter. Such enforcement action may be taken against the offending vehicle operator or owner and the owner of the property on which such violation occurs. (Ord. 2011-10, 2-28-2011)

   A.   All applications for a building permit shall include a site plan, drawn to scale and fully dimensioned, showing all off street loading and parking facilities to be provided as required by this chapter. Data shall be provided specifying:

      1.   The use of the building, structure or land; and

      2.   The number of dwelling units, gross floor area, design capacity, seating capacity, number of employees, or other units of measurement specified in this chapter for determining the amount of off street loading and parking facilities to be provided as required by this chapter.

   B.   All parking areas, including entrances and exits, shall be designed in accordance with the off street parking chart in section 11-13-4-1 of this chapter.

   C.   The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade and location of all parking facilities shall be considered in relation to the following:

      1.   Existing and planned streets;

      2.   Reasonable circulation for traffic within and adjacent to parking areas;

      3.   Topographical conditions and runoff of stormwater; and

      4.   Public convenience and safety. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

   D.   No site development permit, building permit or occupancy certificate shall be issued until the site plan, showing all required off street loading and parking facilities, has been reviewed and approved by the Village Planner and Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   A.   Definitions: The following words and phrases, when used in this section, shall, for the purpose of this section, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this subsection, except when the context otherwise requires:

ANTIQUE VEHICLE: A motor vehicle that is more than twenty five (25) years of age, or a bona fide replica thereof, and which is driven on the highways only going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration, or a firefighting vehicle more than twenty (20) years old which is not used as firefighting equipment but is used only for the purpose of exhibition or demonstration.

BUS: Every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of persons; and every motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation.

CAMPER: A recreational motor vehicle of the second division converted or equipped and primarily used for living quarters or for human habitation rather than for the transportation of freight, goods, wares and merchandise and not used as a commercial vehicle.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE: A motor vehicle licensed by the state as a "commercial vehicle", or any vehicle used in a commercial enterprise and/or containing lettering on the vehicle body advertising a commercial enterprise.

COMMUTER VAN: A motor vehicle having a capacity of twelve (12) to fifteen (15) persons, owned or leased by a company or an employee organization, and operated on a nonprofit basis with the primary purpose of transporting employees of the company between the employees' homes and the company's place of business or a public transportation station, and in which the operating, administrative, maintenance and reasonable depreciation costs are paid principally by the persons utilizing the van.

EXPLOSIVES: Any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities or packing that an ignition by fire, by friction, by concussion, by percussion or by detonator of any part of the compound or mixture may cause such a sudden generation of highly heated gases that the resultant gaseous pressures are capable of producing destructive effects on contiguous objects or of destroying life or limb.

FLAMMABLE LIQUID: Any liquid which has a flashpoint of seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70°F) or less, as determined by a Tagliabue or equivalent closed cup test device.

FLOOR AREA: When applied as the basis of measurement for off street parking spaces for any use, shall be the sum of the gross horizontal area of the several floors of the building or buildings, excluding:

      1.   Areas used for off street parking and off street loading facilities;

      2.   The horizontal areas of the basement and cellar floors that are devoted exclusively to uses accessory to the operation of the entire building; and

      3.   The horizontal areas of boiler and mechanical rooms used for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, whether located on the roof or within the building.

HOUSE CAR: A recreational motor vehicle of the first division converted or equipped and primarily used for living quarters or for human habitation rather than as a passenger car, and not used as a commercial vehicle.

HOUSE TRAILER: 1. A recreational trailer or semitrailer equipped and used for living quarters or for human habitation (temporarily or permanently) rather than for the transportation of freight, goods, wares and merchandise; or

      2.   A house trailer or a semitrailer which is used commercially (temporarily or permanently), that is, for the advertising, sales, display or promotion of merchandise or services, or for any other commercial purpose except the transportation of property for hire or the transportation of property for distribution by a private carrier.

MOTOR VEHICLE: Every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not operated upon rails. For this definition, "motor vehicles" are divided into two (2) divisions:

    First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for the carrying of not more than ten (10) persons.

    Second Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed for carrying more than ten (10) persons, those designed or used for living quarters and those motor vehicles which are designed for pulling or carrying freight or cargo, and those motor vehicles of the first division remodeled for use and used as motor vehicles of the second division.

OWNER: A person who holds legal title of a motor vehicle, or in the event a motor vehicle is the subject of an agreement for the conditional sale or lease thereof, with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement and with an immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee, or in the event a mortgagor of such motor vehicle is entitled to possession, then such conditional vendee or lessee or mortgagor shall be deemed the "owner" for the purpose of this definition.

PARK OR PARKING: The standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, otherwise than when temporarily and actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers.

PARKING FACILITY: A building, structure, area, lot or part of a lot where off street parking is provided or permitted.

PARKING LOT: A parking facility where four (4) or more motor vehicles, in operable condition, are parked, whether or not a fee is charged; where no equipment or parts are sold and motor vehicles are not processed, rebuilt, serviced, repaired, hired or sold; and where fuel, grease, oil or other similar commodities are not dispensed.

PARKING SPACE, AUTOMOBILE: A suitably surfaced and permanently maintained area on publicly or privately owned property or lot, either within or outside of a building, of sufficient size to store one standard automobile, in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, exclusive of passageways, driveways, or other means of circulation or access.

PASSENGER CAR: A motor vehicle of the first division, including a multipurpose passenger vehicle, that is designed for carrying not more than ten (10) persons.

POLE TRAILER: Every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle and attached to the towing vehicle by means of a reach or pole, or by being boomed or otherwise secured to the towing vehicle, and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregularly shaped loads such as poles, pipes or structural members capable, generally, of sustaining themselves as beams between the supporting connections.

PRIVATE LIVING COACH: A recreational motor vehicle of the second division equipped and primarily used for living quarters, for human habitation or for mobile living, rather than for the transportation of persons, with direct access to the living quarters from the driver's seat and not used as a commercial vehicle.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Every vehicle originally designed or permanently converted and primarily used for living quarters or for human habitation, or for sporting or entertainment purposes, and not used as a commercial vehicle. Such "recreational vehicles" do not have a private passenger auto license plate and include, but are not necessarily limited to, house cars, house trailers, campers, private living coaches, trailers, motorboats, mobile homes, off road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, jet skis, and wave runners, with or without trailers, and any other vehicle stored on trailers. Off street parking for "recreational vehicles" shall be consistent with the provisions contained in this chapter.

SEMITRAILER: Every vehicle without motive power, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon or is carried by another vehicle.

TOW TRUCK: Every truck designed or altered and equipped for and used to push, tow or draw disabled vehicles by means of a crane, hoist, towbar, towline or auxiliary axle, and to render assistance to disabled vehicles.

TRAILER: Every vehicle without motive power in operation, other than a pole trailer, designed for carrying persons or property and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle.

TRUCK-TRACTOR: Every motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not so constructed as to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load so drawn. (Ord. 78-39, 10-9-1978; amd. Ord. 90-57, 10-8-1990; Ord. 90-58, 10-8-1990; Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   B.   Location:

      1.   All required off street parking facilities, which serve a building, structure, or land use, which are erected, established, altered, enlarged, or intensified after the effective date hereof, and all such parking facilities which are established or increased voluntarily pursuant to this chapter, shall be located on the same lot as the building, structure, or use of land to be served. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      2.   If it is determined by the Village Planner and the Village Engineer that there are particular difficulties in locating off street parking facilities on the same lot, and the use would be better served by providing parking on a different lot, the following provisions shall be met: (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         a.   The parking facility shall begin within three hundred feet (300'), including streets, of the building, structure, or land to be served; and

         b.   The parking facility shall be located in the same zoning district as that of the use to be served.

      3.   Under no circumstances shall off street parking required to serve single-family and two-family residences be located on other than the same lot as the residence to be served.

   C.   Collective Parking Facilities:

      1.   In any zoning district, where compatible, collective off street parking facilities for different buildings, structures, uses, or mixed uses may be permitted by the Village as a special use.

      2.   The total number of spaces to be provided may be less than the sum of the separate parking requirements specified in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter, for each building or use; provided, that:

         a.   The parking to be provided for individual land uses shall reflect the actual peak demand for parking as defined by ordinance;

         b.   The land uses and the shared parking facility shall be owned by the same developer, owner, public agency or the Village;

         c.   The land uses and the shared parking facility shall be located close enough to one another so that individuals would be willing to walk to each use from most points in the parking facility;

         d.   Parking spaces to be shared shall not be reserved for certain individuals or groups on a twenty four (24) hour basis;

         e.   Any subsequent change in land uses within the mixed development shall require a new occupancy permit and proof that sufficient parking shall be available; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         f.   Parking spaces to be shared through the use of a collective parking facility, as provided by this subsection, may provide for the sharing of a maximum of sixty percent (60%) of the total parking spaces to be provided for all buildings, structures, or land uses being served by said collective parking facility. (Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007)

      3.   The parking facility shall be subject to the procedures and requirements for the grant of a special use permit as specified in section 11-3-4 of this title. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

   D.   Land Banking: The Village Board may approve land banking of some off street parking spaces; provided, that:

      1.   Sufficient evidence is presented that the spaces to be constructed sufficiently accommodate the parking needs for the project; and

      2.   The area of the subject property where the parking spaces are to be land banked shall be illustrated on all site plans depicting the improvement of the subject property in the manner proposed; and

      3.   The ordinance approving the project shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. (Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007)

   E.   Control Of Parking Facilities:

      1.   Whenever off street parking facilities are permitted on a parcel of land other than the lot on which the building, structure, or use of land to be served is located, such facilities shall be in and shall remain in the same possession as that of the lot occupied by the building, structure, or use of land to which said parking facilities are an accessory. Such possession shall be shown by deed or lease, a copy of which shall be filed with the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      2.   Covenants running with the land shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Deeds, as follows:

         a.   For the lot upon which the accessory off street parking is located, a covenant shall provide for the required number of off street parking spaces to be provided and maintained during the existence of the building, structure, or use of land for which such parking is provided, or until another lot of the required size within the required distance is properly developed and used for the required accessory off street parking in place of and in lieu of the initial lot with the same requirements, covenants and conditions attaching to said substitute accessory use lot;

         b.   For the lot upon which the building, structure, or use of land is located, the covenants shall provide for the building or structure to be used or the use of land maintained only for as long as the required number of off street parking spaces are provided and maintained in accordance with this chapter; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         c.   Such covenants are subject to review by the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney, and approval by the Village Board of Trustees as to content and form. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   F.   Yards: In addition to the regulations set forth in this subsection, off street parking shall comply with sections 11-5-11 and 11-5-12 of this title.

      1.   Single-Family Residential Districts: Parking facilities shall comply with the following:

         a.   Driveways may be located in any yard except the required front yard or corner side yard; provided, however, that for single-family detached and attached dwellings and duplexes, if one of the required parking spaces is provided within a garage, the other required parking space may be located in the garage driveway, which may protrude into a required front or corner side yard; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         b.   Driveways shall not be located within eight feet (8') of any property line except when they serve detached garages as permitted in subsection 11-5-9B1 of this title; provided, that paved access drives to permitted paved surfaces for storing recreational vehicles shall not be located within three feet (3') of any property line; and provided, that there is no adverse effect to existing grading and drainage conditions. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

      2.   All Other Districts (Including Multi-Family Residential): Parking may be located in any yard; provided, however, that no parking facilities or roads shall be located in the following setbacks:

         a.   The first thirty feet (30') of a required front yard;

         b.   A thirty foot (30') setback along a side lot line which is adjacent to a public roadway;

         c.   A ten foot (10') setback along interior sides of property lines;

         d.   Minimum rear yards; and

         e.   Twenty feet (20') along interior side lot lines that separate different districts or land uses.

      3.   Accessory Building Or Structure:

         a.   If an off street parking facility has a parking attendant shelter building or structure, said building or structure shall conform to all yard requirements for the zoning district in which it is located; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         b.   A building or structure that is accessory to a parking facility shall also comply with the provisions of section 11-5-9 of this title regulating accessory structures and uses. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   G.   Access And Driveway Requirements:

      1.   Access: Access to off street parking facilities along streets or improved alleys shall be located in such a manner as to least interfere with traffic movement and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Village Planner and the Village Engineer. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013; amd. Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      2.   Driveway Requirements In Single-Family Residential Districts:

         a.   The maximum widths for driveways for single-family residences shall be based on the following:

            (1)   Driveways leading to one or two (2) spaces or a one or two (2) car garage, the maximum width may not exceed the width of the garage doors, plus three feet (3') on each side of the garage door opening. In lieu of three feet (3') on each side of the garage door opening, the pavement may be located to one side of the existing driveway, subject to applicable setback requirements.

            (2)   Driveways leading to three (3) spaces or a three (3) car garage, the maximum width may not exceed width of the garage doors, with three feet (3') on each side of the garage doors. Further, at a point fifteen feet (15') from the front of the garage, this width must taper to twenty two feet (22') at the property line.

            (3)   Driveways leading to four (4) spaces or a four (4) car garage, the maximum width shall not exceed the width of the garage doors, plus three feet (3') on each side of the outermost garage door opening. Further, at a point fifteen feet (15') from the front of the garage door opening, this width must taper to no more than thirty feet (30') at the property line. The taper may be placed on either or both sides of the outer edges of the driveway.

            (4)   In addition to subsections G2a(1), G2a(2) and G2a(3) of this section, where the property owner desires to provide a paved parking surface for a "recreational vehicle", as defined in subsection A of this section, in the permitted side or rear yard locations, as described in subsection P of this section, a paved access drive will be permitted to this location no greater than ten feet (10') in width. Notwithstanding this subsection, the width of driveway at the property line shall remain as provided in subsections G2a(1), G2a(2) and G2a(3) of this section.

            (5)   Driveway width for side loaded garages shall be a maximum of twenty two feet (22'), and there shall be a minimum eight feet (8') from the side lot line.

            (6)   Driveway aprons may have a maximum flare three feet (3') wide on each side at the curb. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

         b.   (1) No driveway may have more than one street entrance or curb cut, except in the ER-1 and the R-1 Single-Family Residence Districts, or on other single-family residence lots with a minimum lot width of one hundred feet (100'), where up to two (2) entrances or curb cuts are permitted for a circular drive. The width of said circular drive shall be no greater than twelve feet (12') for the curved portion of the drive that is not in a direct line from the garage opening to the curb. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

            (2)   Requests for exceptions to this requirement shall be made in writing to the Village Building Department. Such request shall explain the need and provide a justification for such an exception. The Village Building Department may grant such an exception if it finds that the justification addresses legitimate traffic safety concerns or personal hardship involving health and safety on the part of the occupants of the household applying for such an exception. The decision of the Village Building Department may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission as provided in section 11-3-7 of this title. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         c.   On roads with high traffic volumes, including Bloomingdale Road, Schick Road, Lake Street, Glen Ellyn Road, and Army Trail Road, the Village Building Department may permit the construction of a turnaround space in the front yard.

         d.   The Village Building Department is hereby authorized to prepare, and amend from time to time, such guidance documents as are necessary to facilitate the orderly enforcement of this subsection G2. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   H.   Computation Of Number Of Spaces:

      1.   The total number of off street parking spaces required for any building, structure or use of land shall be based upon specifications contained in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter.

      2.   For purposes of this calculation, the following shall apply:

         a.   If, in determining the number of off street parking spaces required by section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter, the computation results in a required fractional parking space, any fraction of less than one-half (1/2) may be disregarded, while a fraction of one-half (1/2) or more shall be counted as one additional parking space;

         b.   Off street parking spaces required on an employee basis shall be determined based upon the maximum number of employees on duty and/or residing on the premises at any one time;

         c.   For calculations based upon the number of seats or seating space, the following shall apply:

            (1)   A seat shall be the space intended for one individual; and

            (2)   In places where patrons or spectators occupy benches, pews, or other seating facilities, each eighteen (18) linear inches of such seating facility shall be counted as one seat; (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         d.   When a particular use is not listed in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter, the Village Engineer shall determine the parking requirements of said use by assigning the same parking facility requirements as another use which is deemed to be similar in nature to, and compatible with, said unlisted use; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         e.   Parking spaces for accessory uses not specifically enumerated in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter shall be included with the principal use requirement. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         f.   (1) For commercial office developments under five thousand (5,000) gross square feet in area, the required amount of parking shall be the greater of:

               (A)   Fifteen (15) spaces; or

               (B)   The amount of spaces provided by section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter.

            (2)   For commercial retail developments, where the parking requirement is five (5) spaces per one thousand (1,000) gross square feet of area, the required amount of parking shall be the greater of:

               (A)   Fifteen (15) spaces; or

               (B)   The amount of spaces indicated by section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter.

            (3)   For medical office developments, where the parking requirement is five (5) spaces per one thousand (1,000) gross square feet of area, the required amount of parking shall be the greater of:

               (A)   Twenty (20) spaces; or

               (B)   The amount of spaces indicated by section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter.

            (4)   For stand alone restaurant related developments, where the parking requirement is thirteen (13) spaces per one thousand (1,000) gross square feet of area, the required amount of parking shall be the greater of:

               (A)   Twenty (20) spaces; or

               (B)   The amount of spaces indicated by section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter. (Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007)

   I.   Utilization Of Off Street Parking Facilities:

      1.   Space Not To Satisfy Off Street Loading: Space allocated to any off street parking facility shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy any off street loading facilities requirements.

      2.   Permitted Parking Of Commercial Vehicles In Residential Zoning Districts: Notwithstanding provisions contained elsewhere in this subsection for parking of private passenger vehicles and recreational vehicles in residential zoning districts, no more than one commercial vehicle, subject to the limitations provided in subsection I3 of this section, may be parked on an unenclosed residential driveway or parking lot if in a multi-family residence district subject to the limitations in subsection I5 of this section. The commercial vehicle shall not encroach into the public right of way or otherwise block the sidewalk.

      3.   Commercial Vehicle Used For Employment: The commercial vehicle shall be required for the employment of at least one of the occupants of the residence which the unenclosed driveway is designed to serve.

      4.   Prohibited Commercial Vehicles In Residential Zoning Districts: The following vehicles, along with any equipment trailers that may be attached to them, shall be prohibited: semitrucks, tractor trailers, step vans, box trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, car carriers, medivans, buses, commuter vans (unless used as part of a government sponsored ridesharing program), or pole trailers, as depicted below:

      5.   Permitted Commercial Vehicles In Residential Zoning Districts: The following commercial vehicles are permitted: passenger vehicles, vans and pickup trucks, which may include racks for storing ladders and other equipment, utility cabinets, and apparatus used to cover pickup truck beds for purposes of conveying equipment or merchandise, as depicted below:

      6.   Parking Location Of Commercial Vehicle; Prohibited Parking: A permitted commercial vehicle must be parked on a paved surface at least eight feet (8') from the side, corner side, or rear property line of the lot; however, it may be located closer than eight feet (8') if parked on a driveway leading to a detached garage in the R-2 single-family residential zoning district. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, homeowners' associations as defined in 765 Illinois Compiled Statutes 160/1-5 in residential planned developments, townhomes, and condominiums, may prohibit the parking of a commercial vehicle through legally binding covenants.

      7.   Cover Required For Items In Bed Of Truck: The equipment and material stored in the bed of a pickup or flatbed truck must be covered by a commercially manufactured cover (e.g., tonneau cover) or tarp if it extends above the side walls of the vehicle.

      8.   Guidance Documents: The building and zoning official is authorized to prepare such guidance documents as are necessary to facilitate enforcement of these regulations. (Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   J.   Size And Configuration:

      1.   Single-Family Residence: A required off street parking space for all single-family attached or detached dwellings shall be at least nine feet (9') in width and at least twenty one feet (21') in length; except, however, where an attached garage faces the side lot line and access to the garage is provided from a drive which begins at the front property line, the width of the drive shall not be less than twenty four feet (24').

      2.   Other Uses: For all other uses, required off street parking spaces shall be at least nine feet (9') in width and at least eighteen feet (18') in length, exclusive of access drives, aisles, ramps, columns, office or work areas. An automobile may or may not overhang a curb; provided, that landscaping, sidewalks and light standards are not impaired. The defined parking space shall be eighteen feet (18') in length as measured from the outside edge of the curb. Enclosed parking spaces shall have a vertical clearance of at least seven feet (7'). (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      3.   Parking Spaces For Persons With Disabilities:

         a.   Parking spaces for persons with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois capital development board, effective July 1, 1988 (and as may be amended from time to time), such spaces being at least sixteen feet (16') wide, and as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Village Board of Trustees. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

         b.   The Village may, upon review of a specific request, require additional accessible off street parking spaces for disabled persons as deemed necessary by the Village, in its sole discretion. Such additional off street parking spaces, along with their appurtenant ramps and building accessways, may be required for such uses as medical offices, senior citizen housing and services, and places of assembly; provided, however, the Village may require no more additional accessible off street parking spaces than fifty percent (50%) more than that required by Federal and State Accessibility Codes or a maximum of four (4) additional accessible spaces, whichever is the lesser. (Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007; amd. 2012 Code)

      4.   Off Street Parking Chart: All other requirements as to parking stalls and aisle widths shall be as set forth or interpolated from the off street parking chart in section 11-13-4-1 of this chapter.

   K.   Design And Maintenance: In addition to the requirements set forth in section 11-13-4-1 of this chapter, the following criteria shall apply to the design of all off street parking facilities:

      1.   General On Site Circulation Design Standards:

         a.   Parking facilities shall be designed with careful regard to orderly arrangement, topography, landscaping, and ease of access and shall be developed as an integral part of an overall site design; and

         b.   There shall be adequate, safe, and convenient arrangement of pedestrian circulation between roadways, driveways and off street parking and loading spaces.

      2.   Open And Enclosed Parking Spaces:

         a.   Accessory parking spaces, located on the same lot as the use to be served, may be open to the sky, enclosed, or semienclosed in a building or structure;

         b.   Accessory parking spaces located on other than the same lot as the use to be served, shall be open to the sky; and

         c.   Enclosed or semienclosed buildings containing off street parking spaces shall comply with the yard requirements for the district in which they are located, and with the provisions of subsection F of this section.

      3.   Surfacing:

         a.   All open off street parking areas shall be improved with a compacted crushed aggregate base not less than six inches (6") thick, and shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete not less than two inches (2") thick;

         b.   All single-family detached and attached dwellings, duplexes and garage driveways serving as parking areas shall be improved with portland cement concrete (3,500 psi) not less than six inches (6") in thickness; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         c.   Alternative materials which provide equivalent strength may be used subject to approval by the Village Engineer.

      4.   Curbing: All off street parking facilities consisting of four (4) or more spaces shall be improved with concrete curbing as approved by the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      5.   Screening And Landscaping:

         a.   All open off street automobile parking areas containing four (4) or more spaces and which are located adjacent to or across the street from a residential or an institutional use must be effectively screened in order to eliminate unsightliness and the monotony of large concentrations of parked cars and to prevent the direct light from automobile headlights from being cast upon adjacent residential or institutional properties.

            (1)   Such screening may be accomplished through the use of landscaped berms, plant materials, decorative wall or fence, or a combination of such methods, around the perimeter of that portion of the parking lot which is exposed to the view of the residential or institutional property;

            (2)   A decorative wall or fence shall not be less than five feet (5') nor more than six feet (6') in height;

            (3)   If plant materials are used, a continuous dense planting, not less than five feet (5') in height, shall be provided; and

            (4)   All such screening of off street loading and parking facilities shall maintain a minimum of seventy five percent (75%) opacity year round.

         b.   A planting strip, not less than ten feet (10') wide, shall be provided along that portion of an off street parking facility adjacent to any public or private street to separate and screen off street parking areas from adjacent streets. Landscaping shall include, at a minimum, deciduous street trees, as approved by the Village Planner, not less than forty feet (40') on center.

         c.   A landscaped buffer strip shall be provided and maintained at a width of not less than ten feet (10') between a parking lot and the property line of adjoining property. Landscaping of said buffer strip shall include, at a minimum, trees spaced not less than forty feet (40') on center. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         d.   In addition to any landscaped front, back or side yard areas required by this chapter or any other provision of this title, a minimum of ten percent (10%) of any open off street parking facility containing twenty (20) or more spaces shall be provided with interior landscaping to create visual relief and break (soften) the expanse of paving. (Note: Foundation planting areas which abut the parking lot, or are separated from the lot by a public walkway, may be included in the calculation.) (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code)

            (1)   All interior landscaped areas shall be curbed to prevent the destruction of such areas by vehicles;

            (2)   An area between two feet (2') and five feet (5') aboveground shall be kept clear of plant growth, except for tree trunks, in order to assure that pedestrians and automobiles will be visible to a motorist at all times; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

            (3)   Interior landscaping shall include, at a minimum, one deciduous street tree, as approved by the Village Planner, for each ten (10) parking spaces. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007)

            (4)   The minimum area of an interior landscaped parking island shall be three hundred twenty four (324) square feet. (Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007)

         e.   Trees installed in perimeter yards and parking lot islands shall comply with minimum sizes set forth below, notwithstanding that tree replacement installed as part of an approved plan may need to be larger in size: (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code)

            (1)   Deciduous canopy trees: Three inches (3") in caliper minimum, as measured six inches (6") from grade when installed;

            (2)   Evergreen trees: Six feet (6') to eight feet (8') in height; and

            (3)   Ornamental trees: Six feet (6') to eight feet (8') in height.

         f.   All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality of landscaping as initially installed. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         g.   Proposed landscaping of off street parking facilities shall be subject to review and approval of the Village Planner and the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      6.   Lighting: Plans for parking lot, security, and walkway lighting shall comply with the provisions of chapter 20, "Exterior Lighting", of this title. (Ord. 2013-19, 4-22-2013)

      7.   Striping:

         a.   All off street parking spaces located in areas which provide for the parking of four (4) or more vehicles shall be properly marked by durable painted lines at least four inches (4") wide.

         b.   Such striping shall extend the full length of the parking space in order to identify individual spaces. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      8.   Access Control And Signage:

         a.   Access Control:

            (1)   There shall be no more than one entrance and one exit, or one combined entrance and exit, along any street unless an additional entrance/exit is recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Village Board for the alleviation of traffic congestion and interference of traffic movement along such street. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

            (2)   One-way driveways shall be clearly marked with appropriate entrance and exit signs; and (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

            (3)   If, in the opinion of the Village Engineer, traffic in the vicinity of the site warrants the restriction of turning movement or access to and from a parking facility, signs or driveway modifications necessary to accomplish said restriction shall be provided. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         b.   Signage: Accessory signs for off street parking facilities shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions specified in subsection 11-14-9B of this title.

      9.   Drainage:

         a.   Off street parking spaces, aisles or access driveways shall not be drained onto or across public rights-of-way, sidewalks or walkways, or onto any adjacent property, except into a natural watercourse or drainage easement. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         b.   All off street parking facility plans for more than four (4) vehicles shall be reviewed and approved by the Village Engineer for adequate stormwater drainage. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      10.   Turning Radii And Turnaround Requirements: All parking areas, except for detached and semidetached single-family and townhouse dwellings, shall have a circular traffic pattern and adequate maneuvering space to allow safe vehicular entrance and exit.

   L.   Repair And Service:

      1.   No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall be permitted within any off street parking facility four (4) or more spaces in size.

      2.   No gasoline or motor oil shall be sold in any accessory off street parking facility. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

   M.   Old Town Parking Requirements: Because of the unique characteristics and special needs of the Old Town District, the regulations set forth in this chapter may be modified after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the Village Board of Trustees of an individual petition for development within the Old Town District. Said petition shall be treated as an application for a special use permit and shall be subject to the procedures and requirements for the grant of a special use permit set forth in chapter 11 of this title. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

   N.   Special Uses, Including Planned Unit Developments: For special uses, including planned unit development districts, other than those listed in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter, off street parking facilities adequate in size to serve such uses shall be provided as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Village Board of Trustees. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

   O.   Guest Parking: Additional guest parking supplemental to the standards contained in section 11-13-4-2 of this chapter may be required upon recommendation by the Village Engineer and approval by the Village Board of Trustees. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   P.   Parking Recreational Vehicles: Off street parking of recreational vehicles (RVs), as defined in subsection A of this section, in open air, unenclosed, or locations otherwise not contained in a garage, is permitted only under the following limitations and conditions:

      1.   Number: One unoccupied recreational vehicle may be parked in an unenclosed location, as permitted in this subsection. In lieu of a single unoccupied recreational vehicle, there may be a maximum of four (4) of any combination of the following vehicles: snowmobiles, wave runners, jet skis, off road motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, either parked on a single trailer or directly on a paved or grassy surface, which shall be located on the residential lot in a manner consistent with this chapter.

      2.   Size/Length Limitations: For all single-family lots less than eighteen thousand (18,000) square feet, recreational vehicles shall not exceed thirty six feet (36') in length. "Length" is defined as the entire distance of the vehicle from the front to the rear, including any trailer hitches and any other protrusions. There are no length limitations for lots that are eighteen thousand (18,000) square feet and over. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

      3.   Parking Surface:

         a.   Unenclosed recreational vehicles shall be parked on a graded paved surface or a graded unpaved grassy surface appropriate to their weight and dimension so as to minimize damage to residential yards. Where required, paved surfaces shall consist of concrete, asphalt, paver blocks, or other surface driveway types as approved by the building and zoning official. Where required, the pavement shall consist of a single paved area, the minimum dimension of which shall include the outer perimeter measurement of the wheelbase and an additional foot in both length and width. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. 2012 Code)

         b.   Any damage incurred to the yard by the transporting of RVs from the designated storage location to the street shall be corrected according to the village property maintenance codes.

         c.   The following schedule indicates the type of surface required by specific RV and trailer categories:

 

 

      4.   Permitted Zoning Districts:

         a.   Outside storage of RVs and/or trailers is permitted in single-family residential districts of ER-1, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-2B, the single-family residential portions of R-3, and the single-family residential portions of planned developments, unless specifically prohibited by the ordinance or covenants attached to said planned development.

         b.   Parking of RVs and/or trailers is also permitted in R-4 zones where there is a designated parking area for such vehicles approved by the apartment complex management or condominium homeowners' association, and said parking area is not visible from any street; provided, that parking in said complex is sufficient to meet the needs of residents and guests and that such vehicles can be accommodated in a standard parking space that is nine feet (9') in width and eighteen feet (18') in length.

      5.   Location: Recreational vehicle and trailer parking is permitted in the following locations and under the following conditions:

         a.   Side Yard:

            (1)   Side yard, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title, on interior lot: Permitted not less than three feet (3') from the side lot line, provided there is no adverse impact to existing grading and drainage, and provided the RV and/or trailer is not parked in a side yard on the side of the house with windows which serve as light, ventilation and means of egress in case of fire, as required by the building code.

            (2)   Side yard on a corner lot: Prohibited on that side yard which abuts the street. For that side yard which abuts an interior lot, parking is permitted under the conditions contained in subsection P4a of this section.

         b.   Front Yard: Front yard, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title: Parking in the front yard shall be prohibited except as otherwise permitted for temporary parking pursuant to subsection P7 of this section.

         c.   Rear Yard:

            (1)   Rear yard, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title, on an interior lot: Permitted not less than three feet (3') from a side lot line and eight feet (8') from the rear lot line, provided there is no adverse impact to existing drainage and grading. Distance from the main structure shall be a minimum of ten feet (10').

            (2)   If a corner lot, not within or projecting into that portion of the rear yard formed by the side lot line adjoining the street and a line extending from the side of the main building parallel to the lot line adjoining the street. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

         d.   Through Lot:

            (1)   Through lot on an interior lot, as defined in section 11-2-2 of this title: In the side or rear yard as permitted in subsections P5a, P5b and P5c of this section, but if in the rear yard, no closer than the minimum front yard depth for the zoning district from the rear lot line.

            (2)   On a through lot on a corner lot, not within or projecting into that portion of the rear yard formed by the side lot line adjoining the street and a line extending from the side of the main building parallel to the lot line adjoining the street. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. 2012 Code)

      6.   Screening Requirements: Notwithstanding the regulations for fencing contained in chapter 19, "Fencing And Screening", of this title, landscaping or fencing appropriate to screen or buffer the appearance of recreational vehicles from the side or rear yards shall be provided. Landscaped screening or buffering shall consist of species which retain their foliage year round. Where space is limited, screening or buffering shall be accomplished with a semiopen, board on board wood fence with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Existing perimeter yard landscaping or fencing, either opaque or semiopen (board on board), may suffice for some or all of the screening requirement. Such landscaping or fencing may or may not be located on the lot where the RV is to be located. The building and zoning official is authorized to prepare such guidance documents as are necessary to facilitate enforcement of this requirement. (Ord. 2012-27, 6-11-2012)

      7.   Temporary Provisions:

         a.   For loading or unloading purposes or for minor vehicle servicing, the building and zoning official may, upon written notification prior to the parking of a recreational vehicle, provide permission to allow an RV to be parked in the front yard, on a paved surface, for a forty eight (48) hour period within any period of seven (7) consecutive days, not to exceed a total of sixteen (16) days in a calendar year. Said forty eight (48) hour period cannot be back to back.

         b.   For short term visitor parking, the building and zoning official may, upon written notification prior to the parking of a recreational vehicle, provide permission to allow an RV belonging to a visitor from outside of the Village to be parked on a paved surface in the front yard in a residence district for a period not to exceed seven (7) days for any one visit or fifteen (15) days in a calendar year.

         c.   For temporary parking of boats covering the period of time of transfer from water to off season storage, or vice versa, the building and zoning official, upon written notification, may permit parking in the front yard, in an approved manner, for up to a three (3) week period, no more than two (2) times per year. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. 2012 Code)

         d.   For temporary storage in the front yard, at no time shall the RV extend closer than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest edge of the pavement of any street or three feet (3') from the edge of any public sidewalk.

         e.   If the RV is used for trips to work, said RV may be parked in the front driveway, provided it shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in length. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

      8.   Additional Requirements:

         a.   The Village Building Department is hereby authorized to prepare necessary guidance documents and make such interpretations as are necessary in the interest of public health, safety and welfare as well as in the interest of the orderly and efficient administration of this subsection. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003; amd. Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

         b.   At no time shall a parked or stored RV be used for living, sleeping, or other purposes. No RV shall be connected to gas, water, or sanitary sewer service, although temporary hookups to residential water connections for purposes of preparing vehicles for road excursions are permitted.

         c.   The owner of an RV shall not park or store the RV in a manner so as to create a dangerous or unsafe condition on the lot where parked or stored or to adjacent property. Parking or storage in such a fashion that the RV may readily tip or roll shall be considered a dangerous or unsafe condition.

         d.   RVs shall not have their wheels removed or be affixed to the ground so as to prevent ready removal of the vehicle; except, that nonmotorized RVs and trailers may be stored with the wheels removed.

         e.   RVs shall not be used as accessory structures.

         f.   The RV and its storage area on the lot shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner.

         g.   No major repairs shall be performed on any RV except within an enclosed garage.

         h.   The storage of explosives within or upon any recreational vehicle is prohibited. This prohibition does not include safety flares required by State law for watercraft. (Ord. 2003-41, 11-17-2003)

 

 

Note: These standards are for a 9 foot by 18 foot parking stall. Drawing is not to scale.

   1.    Parallel parking.

(Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

 

(Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2007-20, 5-24-2007; 2012 Code; Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

   A.   Definitions: The following terms, when used in this section, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this subsection:

   LOADING BERTH OR SPACE: A space, accessible from a street, alley or way, in a building or on a lot, for the use of vehicles while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

LOADING FACILITY: An area, accessible from a street, alley or way, in a building or on a lot, which contains loading berths or spaces, for the use of vehicles while loading or unloading merchandise or materials. (Ord. 90-57, 10-8-1990)

   B.   Berths Required: Every building which requires the receipt or distribution of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, and which has a gross floor area of five thousand (5,000) square feet or more, shall be required to have off street loading berths as provided by this chapter.

   C.   Location: All required off street loading facilities which serve a building, structure, or use of land erected, established, altered, enlarged or intensified after the effective date hereof shall be located on the same lot as the building, structure or use of land to be served unless established in accordance with the following provisions:

      1.   Central Loading Facilities: Central loading facilities which serve more than one lot may be established in accordance with the following requirements:

         a.   Each lot to be served shall have direct access to the central loading facility without crossing streets or alleys;

         b.   The total number of off street loading berths provided is not less than the sum of the separate requirements for each such use as specified in section 11-13-5-1 of this chapter; and

         c.   Each lot to be served shall be no more than three hundred feet (300'), including streets, from the central loading facility. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      2.   Control Of Central Loading Facilities: Whenever the required off street loading facilities are collectively provided in central loading facilities, written covenants and easements running with the land assuring the retention, maintenance, and use of said central loading facilities shall be executed by the parties concerned. Such covenants and easements shall be reviewed by the Village Engineer and the Village Attorney, approved as to content and form by the Village Board of Trustees and filed in the Office of the County Recorder of Deeds. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   D.   Yards:

      1.   Compliance Required: Off street loading facilities located in a building or structure shall comply with the yard requirements of the zoning district in which said facilities are located or the requirements set forth in subsection D2 of this section, whichever is more restrictive.

      2.   Unenclosed Loading Facilities: Unenclosed off street loading facilities may be located in any yard; provided, however, that no loading facilities shall be permitted in the following setbacks:

         a.   A required front yard;

         b.   A thirty foot (30') setback along a side lot line that is adjacent to a roadway;

         c.   A ten foot (10') setback along interior sides of a property line;

         d.   Minimum rear yards; and

         e.   Twenty feet (20') along interior side lot lines that separate different districts or land uses.

      3.   Accessory Building Or Structure:

         a.   If an off street loading facility has an attendant shelter building or structure, said building or structure shall conform with all yard requirements for the zoning district in which it is located. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         b.   An accessory building to a loading facility shall comply with the provisions contained in section 11-5-9 of this title regulating accessory structures and uses. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2013-33, 10-28-2013)

   E.   Access:

      1.   All off street loading facilities shall open directly upon an aisle or driveway not less than twelve feet (12') wide.

      2.   No loading facility shall be located within twenty five feet (25') of the point of intersection of any two (2) streets. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      3.   Proposed access to a loading berth from a street, alley, or service drive shall be subject to the review and approval of the Village Planner and the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   F.   Computation Of Number Of Spaces:

      1.   The total number of off street loading spaces required for any building, structure or use shall be based upon specifications contained in section 11-13-5-1 of this chapter.

      2.   If, in determining the number of off street loading berths required, the computation results in a requirement of a fractional berth, any fraction of less than one-half (1/2) may be disregarded, while a fraction of one-half (1/2) or more shall be counted as one loading berth. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

      3.   If a particular use is not listed in section 11-13-5-1 of this chapter, the Village Engineer shall determine the loading berth requirements of said use by assigning the same loading facility requirements as another use which is deemed to be similar in nature to, and compatible with, said unlisted use. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

   G.   Utilization Of Facilities: Space allocated to any off street loading facility shall not, while so allocated, be used to satisfy any off street parking requirements.

   H.   Size And Configuration:

      1.   A required off street loading berth shall be at least ten feet (10') in width by at least fifty feet (50') in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space.

      2.   All off street loading berths shall have a vertical clearance of at least fifteen feet (15').

   I.   Design And Maintenance: The following shall apply to the design and maintenance of all off street loading facilities:

      1.   Surfacing:

         a.   All open off street loading berths shall be improved with a compacted, crushed aggregate base not less than eight inches (8") thick and shall be surfaced with asphaltic concrete not less than two inches (2") thick. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         b.   Alternative materials which provide equivalent strength may be used subject to approval by the Village Engineer.

      2.   Curbing: All loading facilities shall be improved with concrete curbing, as approved by the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      3.   Screening And Landscaping:

         a.   All unenclosed off street loading berths which are located adjacent to or across the street from a residential or an institutional use shall be effectively screened from view of adjacent residential or institutional properties.

         b.   Required screening may be accomplished in accordance with criteria set forth in subsection 11-13-4K5a of this chapter.

         c.   A planting strip, not less than ten feet (10') wide, shall be provided along that portion of an off street loading facility that is adjacent to any public or private street to separate and screen the loading areas from the adjacent streets.

         d.   A landscaped buffer strip shall be provided and maintained at a width of not less than ten feet (10') between an off street loading facility and the property line of adjoining property.

         e.   Landscaping in perimeter and buffer yards shall include, at a minimum, deciduous street trees approved by the Village Planner, spaced not less than forty feet (40') on center, and shall comply with minimum sizes specified under subsection 11-13-4K5e of this chapter.

         f.   All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality of landscaping as initially installed. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         g.   Proposed landscaping of off street loading facilities shall be subject to the review and approval of the Village Planner and the Village Engineer. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      4.   Lighting:

         a.   Lighting shall be provided to illuminate any off street loading facility to be used at night.

         b.   Lighting provided shall be maintained, arranged and installed to deflect, shade and focus lights away from adjacent properties. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

         c.   Lighting plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the Village Planner, the Village Engineer and the Chief of Police. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code; Ord. 2017-42, 11-13-2017)

      5.   Accessory Signs: Accessory signs for loading facilities shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions specified in subsection 11-14-9B of this title. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

   J.   Minimum Loading Facilities:

      1.   Buildings, structures, or parcels of land which require off street loading facilities, but which have less area than the minimum prescribed for such required facilities, shall be provided with adequate loading facilities, accessible by motor vehicle off any adjacent alley or service drive on the same lot, if recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by the Village Board of Trustees. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

      2.   The loading zone shall be not less than nine feet by eighteen feet (9' x 18') in size, and shall be exclusive of required parking spaces or drive aisles. The loading zone shall be signed and striped to discourage automobile parking.

   K.   Repair And Storage: Storage of any kind or motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind shall not be permitted within any required loading berth. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

 

(Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. 2012 Code)

   A.   The planning and zoning commission shall decide upon authorized variations of the provisions of this chapter and shall grant them only in the specific instances where there are demonstrated practical difficulties or particular hardships in implementing the regulations of this chapter. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990; amd. Ord. 2014-48, 10-27-2014)

   B.   Any individual, firm, or corporation applying for a variation shall be subject to the procedures contained in section 11-3-6 of this title. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)

The provisions of this chapter shall not supersede those requirements established by development ordinances approved for specific projects or planned developments during site plan review, zoning or annexation procedures. (Ord. 90-59, 10-8-1990)