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Carpentersville City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 16

32 - OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS

16.32.010 - Off-street parking requirements.

Off-street parking spaces shall be provided as follows:

A.

Private Club or Lodge. One parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area;

B.

Church or Temple. One parking space for each four seats in the main auditorium;

C.

Private School. For high schools, colleges and universities, ten spaces per classroom; for elementary schools, two parking spaces per classroom;

D.

Hospital. Two parking spaces for each bed;

E.

Sanitarium or Institutional Home. One parking space for each three beds;

F.

Funeral Homes. ten parking spaces for each chapel, plus one for each funeral home vehicle plus one for each family residing on the premises;

G.

Auditoriums, Theaters and Other Places of Public Assembly. One parking space for each four seats, plus additional spaces equal in number to at least 50 percent of employees thereof;

H.

Community Center, Library, Museum, or Similar Public or Semi-Public Building. One parking space for each 300 square feet of floor area in the building;

I.

Hotel or Motel. Five parking spaces plus one space for each sleeping room or suite;

J.

Medical Office Building. Buildings in which20 percent or more of the gross area is occupied by members of the healing profession. One parking space for each 200 square feet of the gross area used for this purpose;

K.

Manufacturing or Industrial Establishment, Research or Testing Laboratory, Creamery, Bottling Plant, Warehouse or Other Similar Establishments. Two parking spaces for every three employees on the maximum shift, plus space to accommodate all trucks and other vehicles used in connection therewith;

L.

Establishments Handling the Sale and Consumption on the Premises of Food, Beverages and Refreshments. One parking space for each 100 square feet of floor area;

M.

Commercial Storage Facility. One parking space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet, or fraction thereof in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet, of the gross floor area used for said purpose, plus additional spaces equal in number to the maximal number of employees on premises at any given time;

N.

All Non-residential Buildings, Except Those Above Specified. One space for each 300 square feet of floor area, plus such additional spaces as the Planning and Zoning Commission may deem necessary.

(Ord. 07-31 § 16, 2007: Ord. 03-33 §§ 4, 5, 2003; prior code § 5-17)

(Ord. No. 09-14, § 4, 4-7-2009)

16.32.020 - Rules for computing parking spaces.

In computing the number of required off-street parking spaces, the following rules shall apply:

A.

"Floor area" means the gross floor area of the specific use, excluding any floor or portion thereof used for parking, as defined in this title.

B.

Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be the nearest whole number.

C.

In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.

D.

Whenever a building or use constructed or established after January 1, 1974 is changed or enlarged in floor area, number of employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or otherwise, parking spaces shall be provided on the basis of the enlargement or change. Whenever a building or use existing prior to January 1, 1974 is reconstructed or is enlarged to the extent of twenty percent (20%) or more in floor area, the building or use in its entirety shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth in this chapter. Any enlargement or change in use of less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area shall be provided with parking based on the enlargement or change.

(Prior code § 5-18)

16.32.030 - Location of required parking spaces.

All parking spaces required by this chapter shall be located as follows:

A.

The parking spaces required for residential buildings or uses shall be located on the same lot with the building or use served. The parking spaces required for any other building or use may be located on an area within three hundred (300) feet of said building and two or more owners of buildings may join together in providing the required parking spaces. Where the required parking spaces are not located on the same lot with the building or use served, the usage of the lot or tract upon which said parking spaces are provided shall be restricted by an instrument of record describing the premises for which said parking is provided and assuring the retention of such parking so long as required by this title.

B.

No parking spaces or paved surface may be located within seven feet of the front yard property line in any commercial or industrial district.

C.

No parking spaces or paved surface may be located within seven feet of the rear property line.

D.

No parking spaces or paved surface may be located within five feet of an interior side property line.

E.

For commercial, industrial, or other non-residential zoning lots that are adjacent to properties that are zoned residential lots, the pavement setback as noted in Sections 16.32.030.B through D shall increase to fifteen (15) feet for the front, corner side, and rear yards and ten (10) feet for the interior side yard.

(Prior code § 5-19)

(Ord. No. 25-09, § 2, 3-4-2025)

16.32.035 - Regulations regarding landbanking.

A.

Landbanking of required parking spaces as greenspace may be permitted in the C-1, C-2, and C-2-A zoning districts when approved as a variation; provided, the owner of the subject property provides evidence which establishes that the total number of parking spaces required using the parking requirements as set forth in Section 16.32.010 are not necessary for the parking needs of the current use(s) of the subject property and there is sufficient usable land area available on the subject property to provide the required parking spaces if deemed necessary in the future by the village.

B.

Landbanking of required parking spaces as greenspace may be permitted in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts under the following conditions:

1.

Landbanking of not more than twenty percent (20%) of the parking spaces required using the parking requirements as set forth in Section 16.32.010 may be approved by the Zoning Administrator; provided, the owner of the subject property provides evidence which establishes that the total number of parking spaces required using the parking requirements as set forth in Section 16.32.010 are not necessary based upon the parking needs for current and anticipated future employees, customers and guests, and there is sufficient usable land area available on the subject property to provide the required parking spaces if deemed necessary in the future by the Village. Prior to approval of the landbanking, the owner shall submit an affidavit in the form provided by the Village listing the evidence required above and stating the conditions which would require construction of the landbanked spaces.

2.

Landbanking of greater than twenty percent (20%) of the parking spaces required using the parking requirements as set forth in Section 16.32.010 may be permitted when approved as a variation; provided, the owner of the subject property provides evidence that establishes that the total number of parking spaces required using the parking requirements as set forth in Section 16.32.010 are not necessary based upon the parking needs for current and anticipated future employees, customers and guests, and there is sufficient usable land area available on the subject property to provide the required parking spaces if deemed necessary in the future by the Village.

(Ord. No. 09-14, § 5, 4-7-2009)

16.32.040 - Minimum improvement and maintenance standards.

Parking lots and garages provided for public use shall conform with the following improvement and maintenance standards:

A.

Such lot shall be surfaced in accordance with State Highway Design Standards of Dr = 2.25 minimum.

B.

Adequate provision shall be made for the disposal of storm water and flow calculations provided, and the village engineer shall insure that such water shall not flow onto adjoining property or adjacent sidewalks in a quantity or manner that would be detrimental thereto, or inconvenient to persons using the sidewalk.

C.

A structurally sound wall or other abutment approved by the village engineer to insure safety shall be installed around each side of the parking lot wherever said lot adjoins a public street, sidewalk or alley. An adequate retaining wall, wherever necessary to prevent the washing of soil to and from adjoining property, and a wall or screen of such height and character as are necessary for adequate screening of the parking lot from adjacent property shall also be provided to meet requirements of the village engineer.

D.

The location and width of entrances and exits to and from the lot or garage shall be as determined by the village engineer, but there shall not be more than one entrance and one exit, or one combined entrance or exit, along any one street unless same is deemed necessary by the village board for the alleviation of traffic congestion and interference of traffic movement along such street.

E.

The location of each parking space and the location and direction of movement along the driveways providing access thereto shall be indicated by painting upon the surface, by raised directional signs, or by markers or other similar measures placed in the surfacing, where required by the village engineer.

F.

Wherever the parking lots or garages are to be used during darkness, a system of flood lighting shall be installed to provide an adequate standard of illumination over the entire parking lot. All floodlights shall be shielded so that minimum glare will extend to adjacent property and shall meet requirements of the village engineer.

G.

A sign, the size and character of which shall be approved by the village engineer, shall be installed showing the ownership of the lot or garage and the permitted use thereof. lf the lot or garage is so operated that a charge is made for the use of the parking facilities, the rates for parking shall be legibly shown upon the sign.

H.

Landscape planting shall be installed on all parking lots and on or adjacent to all garages. Such planting shall consist of at least one standard tree of three-inch diameter or more for each ten parking spaces in the lot or garage.

I.

A temporary shelter for the use of parking lot attendant may be maintained on the lot provided the location, construction and design of same shall be first approved by the village engineer.

J.

The parking lot or garage shall be maintained in a manner to keep it as free as practicable from dust, paper, and other loose particles, and snow and ice shall be promptly removed by the operator. All adjacent sidewalks shall be kept free from dirt, ice, sleet and snow and in a safe conditions for use by pedestrians. All signs, markers or any other methods used to indicate direction of traffic movement and location of parking spaces shall be maintained in a neat and legible condition. Likewise, any walls, trees and shrubbery, as well as surfacing of the parking lot or garage, shall be maintained in good condition throughout its use for parking purposes and the village engineer shall have the authority to prohibit the use of the area for parking purposes unless and until proper maintenance, repair or rehabilitation is completed.

K.

Operation. Any person operating a parking lot or garage shall either:

1.

File with the village a bond in such form as may be prescribed by the village attorney and in such amount as required by the village board, which shall be surety for any judgment for damages rendered against the operator of the parking lot, resulting to person or property when incurred while using the parking lot; or

2.

Carry public liability insurance in such amount as may be required by the village board.

(Ord. 07-27 § 1 (part), 2007; prior code § 5-20)

16.32.050 - Off-street loading requirements.

There shall be provided for any building constructed or structurally altered off-street loading space in accordance with the following requirements:

A.

Office Buildings, Apartments, Apartment Hotels, Motels and Hotels. One space for each five thousand (5,000) to fifty thousand (50,000) square feet of gross floor area; two spaces for each fifty thousand (50,000) to two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet of gross floor area; one additional space for each seventy-five thousand (75,000) square feet of gross floor area above two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet.

B.

Retail or Service Establishment or Wholesale Commercial Use. One space for each two thousand (2,000) to twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area; two spaces for each twenty thousand (20,000) to one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of gross floor area; one additional space for each seventy-five thousand (75,000) square feet of gross floor area above one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet.

C.

Manufacturing or Industrial Use. One space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet.

In all cases where the off-street loading space is located in a manner that a truck must back directly from a major street into a loading space, a maneuvering space of not less than 50 feet shall be provided on the lot on which the industrial use is located.

D.

Commercial Storage Facility. One loading space for each ten thousand (10,000) square feet, or fraction thereof in excess of five thousand (5,000) square feet, of the gross floor area used for such purpose, plus one space for each separate storage area (unit) which has direct ingress and egress from the exterior of the building or structure and which contains a floor area equal to, or exceeds 200 square feet in size. The number of required loading spaces for a commercial storage facility shall be provided independently of the number of required loading spaces for other uses on the same lot or site thereof.

(Ord. 03-33 § 6, 2003; prior code § 5-21)