Channahon City Zoning Code
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
§ 156.070 PURPOSE.
The Commercial District regulations are intended to govern the location, intensity, and method of development of the business and commercial uses needed to serve the citizens of the village and its trade area. The regulations of each district are designed to provide for groupings of business and commercial uses that are compatible in scope of services and method of operations. All business uses are contained in the following seven business district classifications:
C-1 Local Shopping District.
C-2 Community Shopping District.
C-3 General Business District.
C-4 Automotive Service District.
C-S Office/Transitional District.
C-6 Office and Research Park District.
C-7 Day-Care and Professional Office District.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 584, passed 5-7-90)
§ 156.071 C-1 LOCAL SHOPPING DISTRICT.
(A) Description of District. The C-1 Local Shopping District is intended to provide areas to be used by retail or service establishments to supply convenience goods or personal services for the daily needs of the residents living in adjacent residential neighborhoods. The district is designed to encourage shopping centers with planned off-street parking and loading and provide for existing individual or small groups of local stores. This district is normally located on primary or secondary thoroughfares, is relatively small in size, and has bulk standards comparable to the bulk standards for low-density residential districts.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Retail businesses, which supply commodities on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Apparel store.
(b) Bakery, in which the manufacture of goods is limited to goods retailed on the premises only.
(c) Book and stationery store.
(d) Camera store.
(e) Candy and confectionery store.
(f) Dairy products store.
(g) Delicatessen.
(h) Drug store.
(i) Dry goods store.
(j) Floral shop.
(k) Grocery and food store.
(l) Hardware store.
(m) Ice cream store.
(n) Jewelry store.
(o) Liquor store, package.
(p) Meat market.
(q) Restaurants, excluding drive-in and drive through establishments.
(r) Shoe store.
(s) Sporting goods store.
(t) Toy store.
(u) Variety store.
(2) Personal service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Barber shop.
(b) Beauty parlor.
(c) Dancing school or studio.
(d) Dry cleaner, but not a central plant serving more than one retail outlet.
(e) Laundry and dry cleaner, self- service only.
(f) Music school.
(g) Photographic studio.
(h) Shoe repair shop.
(i) Tailor shop.
(3) Business service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Bank, not including drive through establishments.
(b) Currency exchange.
(c) Financial institution.
(d) Insurance agency.
(e) Loan company (except pay day loan store).
(f) Real estate office.
(g) Savings and loan, not including drive-in facilities.
(4) Professional office establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Attorney and law office.
(b) Chiropodist's office.
(c) Chiropractor's office.
(d) Dentist's office.
(e) Doctor's, surgeon's, and/or physician's office.
(f) Medical and dental clinic.
(g) Optician's office.
(h) Osteopath's office.
(i) Private clinic.
(5) Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities, such as but not limited to:
(a) Church.
(b) Essential services - gas regulator stations, telephone exchanges, electric substations.
(c) Off-street parking facility.
(d) Office building.
(e) Post office.
(f) Public utility establishments.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted uses in this district.
(2) Amusement places, including swimming pools, ice skating rinks, billiard parlors and bowling alley.
(3) Automobile service station, for the sale of gas, lubricants, coolants and minor accessories only, and the performance of incidental services such as tire changing, battery changing and accessory installations.
(4) Child care nursery.
(5) Home occupations.
(6) Residence of the proprietor of a commercial use.
(7) Residence, when on the second floor and secondary to the business use of the premises.
(8) Theaters, indoor only.
(9) Outdoor general advertising device, that advertises a group of commercial uses.
(10) Planned unit development.
(11) Automobile repair shop.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201.
(1) Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction of a permitted or special use on the property or within the same development project. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four successive periods at the same location.
(2) Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five successive periods at the same location.
(3) Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed 100 square feet for each face. The sign shall be nonilluminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five successive periods at the same location.
(4) Bazaar, festival, market, dance and/or carnival, provided, however, that each permit shall be valid for a period of not more than seven days, and provided, further, that a period of at least 90 days shall intervene between the termination of one permit and the issuance of another permit for the same location.
(5) Christmas tree sales; each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than 60 days.
(6) Parking lot designated for a special event. However, each permit shall be valid only for the duration of the designated special event.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Bars and cocktail lounges.
(2) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(3) Hotels and motels.
(4) Residential uses, except as a special use.
(5) Signs and billboards.
(6) Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors.
(7) Pay day loan store.
(8) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(9) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. None required, except that each residential use shall have a ground area of not less than 7,500 square feet.
(2) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
(3) Side yard. None required; however, if a yard is provided, it shall be not less than five feet adjoining a residential district, a side yard of not less than ten feet shall be provided.
(4) Rear yard. All structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from the rear lot line.
(5) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof shall exceed a height of two stories, or 25 feet.
(6) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 1.0.
(7) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough-fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, or decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special provisions.
(1) Enclosure of operations. All business, servicing or processing shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except:
(a) Off-street parking or loading.
(b) Accessory uses when allowed by the special exception procedure.
(2) Parking requirements. In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 156.150 and 156.151. In addition, the parking of trucks when accessory to the conduct of a permitted use shall be limited to vehicles having not over 1-1/2 tons capacity, except for pick-up and delivery services.
(4) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-l Limited Manufacturing District.
(5) Scope of operations. All business establishments shall be retail trade or service establishments dealing directly with consumers, and all goods produced on the premises shall be sold on the premises where produced.
(6) Screening. Where a commercial use abuts or is across the street from a residential district, adequate screening shall be provided.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 313, passed 3-7-83; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.072 C-2 COMMUNITY SHOPPING DISTRICT.
(A) Description of district. The C-2 Community Shopping District is intended to provide areas to be used as the primary shopping area for the local area and other nearby communities, transients, and for the shopping area for occupants of various business and industrial establishments. The district permits most all types of business and commercial enterprises, offices and service establishments. This district is normally centrally located with respect to the shopping service area and located at the convergence or along the major thoroughfares of the community.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses.
(1) Retail businesses, which supply commodities on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Retail businesses permitted in the C-1 district.
(b) Appliance store.
(c) Art and school supply store.
(d) Art gallery.
(e) Automobile accessory store.
(f) Automobile service station, for the sale of gas, lubricants, coolants and minor accessories only, and the performance of incidental services such as tire changing, battery changing and accessory installations.
(g) Bars, cocktail lounges and taverns.
(h) Bicycle store - sales, rental and repair.
(i) Billiard and pool hall.
(j) Business machines store.
(k) China and glassware store.
(l) Department store.
(m) Drapery store.
(n) Floor coverings, including rugs and carpets.
(o) Furniture store.
(p) Gift shop.
(q) Hobby shop.
(r) Leather goods and luggage store.
(s) Linoleum and tile store.
(t) Locksmith.
(u) Merchandising machines, sale of products.
(v) Newsstand.
(w) Notions store.
(x) Office supplies and stationery.
(y) Paint and wallpaper store.
(z) Pet shop.
(aa) Radio and television sales.
(bb) Record shop.
(cc) Tack shop.
(dd) Tobacco shop.
(ee) Toy store.
(ff) Trading stamp store.
(2) Personal service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Personal service establishments permitted in the C-1 district.
(b) Clothing rental agency.
(c) General minor repair or fix-it shop.
(d) Interior decorating shop.
(e) Laundry.
(f) Tailor or dressmaker.
(g) Travel bureau.
(h) Undertaking establishment and funeral parlor.
(3) Business service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Business service establishments permitted in the C-1 district.
(b) Better business bureau.
(c) Blueprinting establishment.
(d) Bowling alley.
(e) Business and management consultant.
(f) Business office.
(g) Chamber of commerce.
(h) Charitable organization.
(i) Civic association.
(j) Credit agency.
(k) Dance studio.
(l) Detective agency.
(m) Employment agency.
(n) Indoor skating rink or other recreation facility.
(o) Insurance carrier.
(p) Investment company.
(q) Labor union and organization.
(r) Mail order house.
(s) Merchants association.
(t) News syndicate.
(u) Newspaper office.
(v) Picture framing.
(w) Political organization.
(x) Professional membership association.
(y) Radio and television service and repair.
(z) Real estate board.
(aa) Security and commodity broker.
(bb) Social and fraternal association.
(cc) Taxicab stand.
(dd) Trade association.
(ee) Marina and boat storage facility.
(ff) Veterinary clinic/animal hospital permitting indoor kennels for housing domestic animals; outdoor kennels and housing facilities are prohibited.
(4) Professional office establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Professional office establishments permitted in the C-1 district.
(b) Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping.
(c) Artists and industrial designers.
(d) Engineering and architectural services.
(e) Laboratories, medical and dental.
(f) Landscape architects.
(g) Land surveyors.
(h) Professional consultants.
(i) Professional offices.
(j) Scientific research agencies.
(5) Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities, such as but not limited to:
(a) Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities permitted in the C-1 district.
(b) Bus passenger station.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Museum, art gallery.
(e) School and college.
(f) Transit and transportation facilities.
(g) Vocational school.
(6) Residential uses, such as but not limited to:
(a) Apartment, only upon the following conditions:
1. Dwelling units shall not be permitted below the third floor above ground level of the building.
2. No building shall contain more than 50% of its gross floor area for multiple family dwellings.
3. Dwelling units shall not be located on the same floor with any other use allowed in the C-2 District.
4. Minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be in accord with the following table:
Number of Bedrooms | Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) |
Efficiency dwelling unit | 600 |
One bedroom | 800 |
Two bedroom | 1,000 |
5. Minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be in accord with the following table:
Number of Bedrooms | Minimum Lot Area (Square Feet) |
Efficiency dwelling unit | 500 |
One bedroom | 650 |
Two bedroom | 800
|
6. Apartments with more than two bedrooms shall not be permitted.
(b) Apartment hotel.
(c) Convalescent, nursing home, rest home or sanatorium.
(d) Dormitories, fraternities and club.
(e) Hotel and/or motel.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted uses in this district.
(2) Antique shop.
(3) Child care nursery.
(4) Residence of the proprietor of a commercial use.
(5) Residence, when on the second floor and secondary to the business use of the premises.
(6) Planned unit development.
(7) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201:
(1) C-1 temporary permit uses.
(2) Temporary mobile signs.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section including but not limited to:
(1) Residential uses, except as a special use.
(2) Used furniture and second-hand stores, other than antiques.
(3) Used car lot.
(4) Automobile agencies.
(5) Wholesale uses.
(6) Pay day loan store.
(7) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(8) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. None required, except that each residential use shall have a ground area of not less than 7,500 square feet.
(2) Front yard. None required.
(3) Side yard. None required, except if a yard is provided, it shall be not less than ten feet. Where a C-2 property adjoining a residential district, a side yard at least equal to that of the residential district shall be provided.
(a) Outer court. The width of an outer court shall not be less than ten feet, or less than one-half of the height of each court, or less than one-half the length of such court, whichever is greater.
(b) Inner court. The width of an inner court shall not be less than 20 feet, the length shall not be less than one-half the height of such court, and the area shall not be less than twice the square of its required least dimension.
(4) Rear yard. None required. Where a C-2 property adjoins a residential district, a rear yard at least equal to that of the residential district shall be provided.
(5) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof shall exceed a height of three stories or 35 feet.
(6) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 3.0.
(7) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough-fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
g. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special provisions.
(1) Enclosure of operations. All business, servicing or processing shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings except:
(a) Off-street parking or loading.
(b) Accessory uses when allowed by the special exception procedure.
(4) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-1 Limited Manufacturing District.
(5) Scope of operations. All business establishments shall be retail trade or service establishment dealing directly with consumers, and all goods produced on the premises where produced.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 662, passed 7-15-91; Am. Ord. 666, passed 7-15-91; Am. Ord. 668, passed 7-15-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 1814, passed 9-21-15; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.073 C-3 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
(A) Description of district. The C-3 General Business District is intended to provide areas to be used for all types of retailing and service uses that are normally associated with commercial uses. The uses allowed are often large space uses and cater to customers who do not make frequent purchases. The market area for the permitted uses extends to an area much larger than the local community. Automotive service type uses and automobile associated uses are normally located in this district to serve passerby traffic. The district is normally located along major thoroughfares, where adequately sized parcels of land allow for large setbacks, clear vision and safe ingress and egress.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Retail businesses, such as but not limited to:
(a) Retail businesses permitted in the C-2 district.
(b) Antique shop.
(c) Automobile service station.
(d) Building services and supplies.
(e) Direct selling establishment, where products are stored and distributed.
(f) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(g) Farm and garden supply store.
(h) Hay, grain and feed store.
(i) Ice cream refreshment stand.
(j) Lumber yard.
(k) Motor vehicle dealer.
(l) Motorcycle sales.
(m) Nursery stock.
(n) Tire, battery and accessory dealer.
(o) Tombstone and monument sales.
(2) Personal service establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Personal service establishments permitted in the C-2 district.
(b) Child care nursery.
(c) Furniture cleaning.
(d) Laundry, dry cleaning, and dyeing plant.
(3) Business service establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Business service establishments permitted in the C-2 district.
(b) Advertising signs.
(c) Automobile diagnostic center.
(d) Automobile driving instruction.
(e) Automobile rental.
(f) Automobile repair shop.
(g) Commercial greenhouse.
(h) Commercial swimming pool.
(i) Disinfecting and exterminating service.
(j) Retail electrical shop.
(k) Equipment rental and leasing service.
(l) Furnace supply and service.
(m) Furniture repair and re-upholstery.
(n) Golf course and/or country club.
(o) Lawn mower repair shop.
(p) Motorcycle service and repair.
(q) Packing and crating establishment similar to Mail Boxes Etc.
(r) Retail paint shop.
(s) Retail plumbing and heating shop.
(t) Radio and television repair shop.
(u) Refrigerator shop.
(v) Repair service, large-major items.
(w) Retail graphics and printing service.
(x) Swimming pool sales and service.
(y) Taxidermist.
(z) Tennis club.
(aa) Tire retreading and repair shop, only in conjunction with a service station, repair shop or automobile dealership.
(bb) Towing service, only in conjunction with a service station, repair shop or automobile dealership.
(cc) Veterinary clinic, animal hospital, and kennels.
(dd) Water softener service.
(ee) Window cleaning firm.
(4) Professional office establishments permitted in the C-2 district.
(5) Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities, such as but not limited to:
(a) Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities permitted in the C-2 District.
(b) Public service or municipal garages.
(c) Ambulance service.
(6) Residential uses, such as but not limited to:
(a) Convalescent, nursing home, rest home or sanatorium.
(b) Hotel and/or motel.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted uses in this district.
(2) Amusement park.
(3) Automobile laundry.
(4) Drive-in and drive-through establishments of a non-restaurant use.
(5) Go-kart raceway.
(6) Planned unit development.
(7) Septic tank cleaning service.
(8) Used furniture and second-hand store.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201: C-2 temporary permit uses.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Bottled gas dealers, except that the sale of liquid propane for gas grills and similar uses is allowed.
(2) Concrete mixing or asphalt plant.
(3) Contractor's yard.
(4) Residential uses.
(5) Truck stops or other fuel facilities designated for selling fuel or other services to semi-trucks, except that a service station shall not be prohibited from selling diesel fuel or gasoline to semi-trucks, provided that such sale is incidental to the business of selling gasoline or diesel fuel to passenger vehicles.
(6) Truck terminal.
(7) Wrecking, dismantling or automobile salvage yard.
(8) Pay day loan store.
(9) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(10) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. None required.
(2) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
(3) Side yard. None required, except if a yard is provided, it shall be not less than ten feet. Where a C-3 property adjoins a residential district a side yard at least equal to that of the residential district shall be provided.
(4) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 10% of the depth of the lot. However, such rear yard need not exceed ten feet in depth.
(5) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof shall exceed a height of three stories or 45 feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story or 15 feet in height.
(6) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 2.0.
(7) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thoroughfare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special provisions.
(3) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-l Limited Manufacturing District.
(4) Outdoor sales. All outdoor sales space shall be provided with a permanent durable and dustless surface and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water.
(5) Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products when within 200 feet of a residential district shall be enclosed by a fence, wall or plant materials adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
(6) Waste materials. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such a form that they may be transferred off the property by natural causes or forces.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1352, passed 9-7-04; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.074 C-4 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DISTRICT.
(A) Description of district. This district is intended to provide certain land and structures for automotive service type use and automobile associated uses such as drive-ins. The district is intended to be located only along major thoroughfares where adequately sized and properly located parcels of land will allow for adequate setbacks, clear vision and safe ingress and egress. Frontage roads should be provided where possible.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Retail businesses, which supply commodities on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Advertising signs.
(b) Automobile accessories store.
(c) Automobile service station.
(d) Boat dealer.
(e) Camper sales.
(f) Mobile home dealer.
(g) Motor vehicle dealer.
(h) Motorcycle sales.
(i) Tire, battery and accessory dealer.
(j) Used car lot.
(2) Personal service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) General repair shop.
(b) Undertaking establishment and funeral parlor.
(c) Drive-in cleaners.
(3) Business service establishment, which performs services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Automobile diagnostic center or clinic.
(b) Automobile driving instruction.
(c) Automobile painting.
(d) Automobile rental.
(e) Automobile repair shop.
(f) Automobile undercoating service.
(g) Equipment rental and leasing service.
(h) Motorcycle service and repair.
(i) Repair service.
(j) Taxicab stand.
(k) Tire retreading and repair shop.
(l) Towing service.
(4) Public, quasi-public, and government buildings and facilities, such as but not limited to:
(a) Public, quasi-public and governmental buildings and facilities permitted in the C-1 District.
(b) Bus passenger station.
(c) Public service or municipal garage.
(d) Ambulance service.
(5) Residential uses, such as but not limited to:
(a) Hotel and/or motel.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted uses in this district.
(2) Residence of the proprietor of a commercial use.
(3) Residence, when on the second floor and secondary to the business use of the premises.
(4) Planned unit development.
(5) Automobile laundry or car wash.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201 of this Chapter: C-2 temporary permit uses.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section including but not limited to:
(1) Automotive salvage yard.
(2) Residential uses, except as a special use.
(3) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(4) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(5) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum Lot Area. None required, except that each residential use shall have a ground area of not less than 7,500 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width. A minimum lot width of 120 feet shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
(3) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
(4) Side yard. None required, except if a yard is provided it shall be not less than ten feet. Where a C-4 property adjoins a residential district a side yard at least equal to that of the residential district shall be provided.
(5) Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 10% of the depth of the lot. However, such rear yard need not exceed ten feet in depth.
(6) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof, shall exceed a height of three stories or 45 feet, and no accessory structure shall exceed one story or 15 feet in height.
(7) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 2.0.
(8) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough-fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special Provisions.
(3) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-l Limited Manufacturing District.
(4) Outdoor sales. All outdoor sales space shall be provided with a permanent durable and dustless surface and shall be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water.
(5) Outdoor storage. All outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials and products shall be enclosed by a fence, wall or plant materials adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
(6) Waste materials. No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such a form that they may be transferred off the property by natural causes or forces.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.075 C-5 OFFICE/TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT.
(A) Description of district. The C-S Office /transitional district is intended to provide land and structures used primarily to provide office space for services to local residents some residential type structures, for both permanent and transient occupancy and including institutions, are permitted. Commercial uses which conform to the pattern of the district are also permitted. This district is characterized by large homes suitable for use as offices or parcels of land economically desirable for the construction of new office facilities. The uses permitted are characterized by a low volume of traffic, and limited outdoor advertising, so as to protect the abutting and surrounding residential districts. This district is normally small in size and is often located as a buffer between residential and commercial areas.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Retail businesses, which supply commodities on the premises, limited to:
(a) Drug store.
(b) Gift shop.
(c) Office supplies.
(d) Restaurants, excluding drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(2) Business service establishments, which perform services on the premises, such as but not limited to:
(a) Better business bureau.
(b) Business and management consultant.
(c) Business office, in which chattels or goods, wares or merchandise are not displayed or sold on the premises.
(d) Chamber of commerce.
(e) Charitable organization.
(f) Civic association.
(g) Credit agency.
(h) Detective agency and/or security police.
(i) Insurance carrier.
(j) Insurance office.
(k) Investment company.
(l) Labor union and organization.
(m) Mail order house.
(n) Merchants association.
(o) Political organization.
(p) Professional membership association.
(q) Real estate board.
(r) Real estate office.
(s) Social and fraternal associations.
(t) Trade association.
(3) Professional office establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping.
(b) Artist and industrial designer.
(c) Attorney and law office.
(d) Chiropodist's office.
(e) Chiropractor's office.
(f) Dentist's office.
(h) Engineering and architectural services.
(i) Landscape architect.
(j) Land surveyor.
(k) Medical and dental clinics.
(l) Minister.
(m) Optician's office.
(n) Osteopath's office.
(4) Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities permitted in the C-2 district.
(5) Residential use, such as but not limited to:
(a) Apartment hotel.
(b) Convalescent, nursing home, rest home or sanatorium.
(c) Dormitory, fraternity and club.
(d) Single family home.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted uses in this District.
(2) Antique shop.
(4) Planned unit development.
(5) Home occupation.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201 of this Chapter: C-1 temporary permit uses.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Barber shop.
(2) Beauty shop.
(3) Health and reducing studios.
(4) Pay day loan store.
(5) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(6) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(7) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. None required, except that each residential use shall have a ground area of not less than 7,500 square feet.
(2) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 30 feet from the front lot line.
(3) Side yard. None required, however, if a yard is provided, it shall be not less than ten feet. Adjoining a residential district, a side yard of not less than ten feet shall be provided.
(4) Rear yard. All structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from the rear lot line.
(5) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof shall exceed a height of 2-1/2 stories, or 35 feet.
(6) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 1.5.
(7) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough-fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special provisions.
(1) Enclosure of operations. All business, servicing or processing shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except:
(a) Off-street parking or loading.
(b) Accessory uses when allowed by the special exception procedure.
(2) Parking requirements. In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in §§ 156.150 and 156.151. In addition, the parking of trucks when accessory to the conduct of a permitted use, shall be limited to vehicles having not over three quarter ton capacity, except for pick-up and delivery services.
(4) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-1 Limited Manufacturing District.
(5) Scope of operations. All business establishments shall be retail trade or service establishments dealing directly with consumers, and all goods produced on the premises shall be sold on the premises where produced.
(6) Screening. Where a commercial use abuts or is across the street from a residential district, adequate screening shall be provided.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.076 C-6 OFFICE AND RESEARCH PARK DISTRICT.
(A) Description of District. The C-6 Office and Research Park District is intended to provide land for large, attractively landscaped sites, often along major trafficways, permitted “show-place” buildings having large setback. The entire area is intended to create a park-like atmosphere conducive to the quality development of international headquarters, large office buildings, research activities, and some specialized non-objectionable industrial activities. The low intensity and limiting restrictions provide for permitted uses compatible with adjacent residential and commercial developments.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied, and no building, structure, or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Commercial uses.
(a) Hotel and/or motel.
(b) Restaurants, excluding drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(2) Business service and/or office establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Bank and/or financial institutions.
(b) Business offices.
(c) Home office operations.
(d) Insurance company headquarters.
(e) International headquarters.
(f) Personnel training center, including dormitory facilities.
(g) Professional offices of engineering and/or architectural firms.
(h) Regional sales offices.
(i) Merchandise and product display spaces but no direct sales.
(j) Medical research and clinics.
(3) Industrial type uses, such as but not limited to:
(a) Design firms.
(b) Electronic industries.
(c) Experimental product develop- ment.
(d) Laboratories.
(e) Pharmaceutical industries.
(f) Pilot plants.
(g) Research firms.
(4) Public, quasi-public, and governmental buildings and facilities, such as but not limited to:
(a) Essential services - gas regulator stations; telephone exchanges, electric substation.
(b) Hospital.
(c) Museum, art gallery.
(d) Office building.
(e) Post office.
(1) Similar and compatible uses to those allowed as permitted use in this district.
(2) Planned unit development.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201:
(1) Temporary building, trailer, or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction of a permitted or special use on the property or within the same development project. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the areas of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four successive periods at the same location.
(2) Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five successive periods at the same location.
(3) Real estate subdivision sign not to exceed 100 square feet for each face. Sign shall be nonilluminated. Each permit shall specify the location of the sign. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five successive periods at the same location.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. Accessory uses, buildings, or other structures and devices customarily incidental to and commonly associated with a permitted use or special use may be permitted, provided that they are operated and maintained under the same ownership, on the same parcel, and do not include structures or features inconsistent with the permitted use or special use.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Residential uses.
(2) Commercial uses, except as listed in division (B)(1) of this section.
(3) Industrial uses, except as listed in division (B)(3) of this section.
(4) Drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(5) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(6) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area. A separate ground area, of not less than ten acres shall be designated, provided, and continuously maintained for each structure or land containing a permitted or special use.
(2) Minimum lot width. A minimum lot width of 500 feet shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
(3) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 200 feet from the front lot line.
(4) Side yard. All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than 100 feet from the side lot line.
(5) Rear yard. All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than 100 feet from the rear lot line.
(6) Maximum height. No structure or portion thereof shall exceed a height of two stories, or 25 feet or A height equal to one-half of the horizontal distance from the structure to any property line, whichever is greater.
(7) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 1.0.
(8) Maximum lot coverage. Not more than 25% of the lot area may be occupied by buildings and structures, including accessory buildings.
(9) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough- fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pave- ment, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(H) Special provisions.
(1) Enclosure of operations. All business, servicing or processing shall be conducted within completely enclosed buildings, except:
(a) Off-street parking or loading.
(b) Accessory uses when allowed by the special exception procedure.
(4) Performance standards. All activities shall conform with the performance standards established for the I-1 Limited Manufacturing District.
(5) Screening. Where an office, commercial or industrial use abuts or is across the street from a residential district, adequate screening and landscaping shall be provided.
(6) Minimum area. The minimum area of a C-6 Office and Research Park Zoning District shall be not less than 40 acres.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.077 C-7 DAY-CARE AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT.
(A) Description of District. The C-7 Day-Care and Professional Office District is intended to provide land and structures used to provide day-care and preschool facilities as well as professional office for service to local residents. The uses permitted are characterized by a low overall volume of traffic and limited outdoor advertising, so as to protect any possible abutting and surrounding districts. This district is normally small in size and located near or adjacent to residential districts.
(B) Uses permitted. No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied or used, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
(1) Child care nurseries, day-care and preschool facilities which are properly licensed and maintained as provided by the village, the state or any political subdivision thereof.
(2) Professional office establishments, such as but not limited to:
(a) Accounting, auditing and bookkeeping.
(b) Artist and industrial designer.
(c) Attorney and law office.
(d) Chiropodist's office.
(e) Chiropractor's office.
(f) Dentist's office.
(g) Doctor's surgeon's and/or physician's office.
(h) Engineering and architectural services.
(i) Landscape architect.
(j) Land surveyor.
(k) Medical and dental clinics.
(l) Optician's office.
(m) Osteopath's office.
(C) Special uses permitted. No special uses are permitted in the C-7 Day-Care and Professional Office District.
(D) Temporary permit uses permitted. The following uses may be operated as temporary uses, provided compliance with § 156.201:
(1) Temporary building or yard for construction material and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction of a permitted or special use on the property or within the same development project.
(2) Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation..
(3) Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four successive periods at the same location.
(E) Accessory uses permitted. No accessory uses are permitted.
(F) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in divisions (B), (C), (D) and (E) of this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Mobile homes.
(2) Home occupations.
(3) Hotels and motels.
(4) Commercial uses.
(5) Industrial uses.
(6) Signs and billboards.
(7) Roomers and boarders.
(8) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(9) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(G) Site and structure requirements.
(1) Minimum lot area.
(a) Where a private sewerage disposal system with private well water supply is utilized, separate minimum ground area in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the County Health Department in effect from time to time, but in no event less than 15,000 square feet, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each residential lot used for a permitted or special use.
(b) Where central public water supply together with either private sewerage disposal system or central public disposal system is utilized, a separate minimum ground area in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the County Health Department in effect from time to time, but in no event less than 12,000 square feet, shall be designated, provided and continuously maintained for each residential lot used for a permitted or special use, provided that in any subdivision there shall not be less than 13,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot width. A minimum lot width in accordance with the ordinances and regulations of the County Health Department in effect from time to time but in no event less than 100 feet where private sewerage disposal system with private well water supply are utilized, nor 80 feet where central public water supply together with either private sewerage disposal system or central public sewerage disposal system is utilized, shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
(3) Front yard. All structures shall be set back at least 30 feet from the front line.
(4) Side yard. All structures shall be set in from the side lot line a distance of not less than ten feet on each side.
(5) Rear yard. All structures shall be set in a distance of not less than ten feet from the rear lot line.
(6) Maximum height. No principal structure shall exceed 2-1/2 stories or 35 feet in height.
(7) Floor area ratio. Not to exceed 2.0.
(8) Corner lots. On a corner lot the required front yard setback shall apply to each side of a lot fronting on a public street.
(10) Trucks. No truck or other type of vehicular equipment in excess of one ton rating shall be parked or stored on a lot in C-7 district, except when located in a garage or a fully enclosed structure.
(11) Trailers and boats. Travel trailers, camping trailer or boat may be parked or stored on a lot in the C-7 district, when located in a garage or enclosed structure, within the buildable area to the rear of the structure, or in a rear yard.
(12) Tents. Tents shall not be erected, uses, or maintained on any lot, except such small tents that are customarily used for temporary recreational purposes.
(13) Design requirements. All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall have continuous concrete foundations from below the frost line to above grade.
(a) Adjacent to minor streets.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a minor street shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: brick, masonry, glass, stone, wood, stucco or other siding with similar materials and appearances, as may be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to its site plan review authority.
2. Each sidewall (wall not facing or fronting a street) shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(b) Adjacent to secondary or collector thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings facing or fronting a secondary or collector thorough-fare shall be completely covered to the top of the eve with one or more of the following materials: masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Each sidewall visible from a street shall have at least 50% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials.
4. Each sidewall not facing or visible from a street shall have at least 10% covered with one or more of the above mentioned materials as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(c) Adjacent to major thoroughfares.
1. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
a. Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
b. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
c. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
d. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
e. All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress isles, shall be setback at least 20 feet from the front lot line.
f. Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 158: Landscape Ordinance.
2. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
(Ord. 95, passed 4-5-71; Am. Ord. 584, passed 5-7-90; Am. Ord. 636, passed 3-4-91; Am. Ord. 1238, passed 6-17-02; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1530, passed 4-7-08; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 2018, passed 7-6-20)
§ 156.078 TCD TOWN CENTER DISTRICT.
(A) Purpose. The purpose of the TCD - Town Center District is to create a traditional town center; a center of energy for the whole village. Recalling the characteristics that typically made up a mid-1800's Midwestern town, the Town Center will offer something unique to the Chicagoland area.
(1) The Town Center will be the vibrant heart of Channahon, the community's "living room", with parks, shops, offices, entertainment, a government center, churches, a library and post office. It will also incorporate a variety of housing types, such as apartments above retail, town homes and single-family homes. It is intended to be a people place, one where the pedestrian comes first, with accommodations for the automobile.
(2) The design of all elements of the Town Center will be of utmost importance. Typical of a Midwestern town, the vehicular circulation will include streets connected to each other and narrower than today's counterpart. Buildings may be built right up to the public sidewalk, and will have rich, detailed architectural character. Front porches will likely be found on many of the houses and garages will most likely be located towards the rear property line, where an alley would serve them.
(3) Mixed land-uses and higher densities are allowed in the Town Center for the purpose of creating urban people spaces and "walkability" within the Center.
(4) Please see the Channahon Town Center Design Standards and Town Center plans for a more thorough explanation of the purpose as well as all aspects of the Town Center.
(B) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the TCD, however each use is only allowed in certain areas of the Town Center. Please see the Channahon Town Center Design Plans and Standards for more detailed information.
(1) Retail.
(a) Antique shops.
(b) Appliance stores.
(c) Art galleries.
(d) Art and school supplies.
(e) Bakeries, in which the manufacture of goods is limited to goods retailed on the premises only.
(f) Bicycle sales and repairs.
(g) Book stores.
(h) Bridal shops.
(i) Business machine sales and service.
(j) Brewpub.
(k) Butcher shops.
(l) Camera stores.
(m) Camping equipment sales and rental (excluding trailers and similar campers).
(n) Candle shops.
(o) Candy and confectionery stores.
(p) Card shops.
(q) Carpet stores.
(r) Children's apparel shops.
(s) China and glassware stores.
(t) Christmas shops.
(u) Compact disc, cassette tape and phonograph record stores.
(v) Computers, sales and service.
(w) Drug stores and pharmacies.
(x) Florist shops.
(y) Food stores, including grocery, convenience and specialty (coffee, fudge, health, etc).
(z) Furniture stores.
(aa) Gift shops.
(bb) Handmade crafts.
(cc) Hardware stores.
(dd) Hearing aid stores.
(ee) Hobby shops.
(ff) Ice cream stores or stands.
(gg) Jewelry stores.
(hh) Ladies apparel stores.
(ii) Leather goods and luggage stores.
(jj) Linen and bath shops.
(kk) Men's apparel stores.
(ll) Millinery and haberdasheries.
(mm) Musical instrument sales and repairs.
(nn) Office supply stores.
(oo) Orthopedic and medical appliance stores.
(pp) Paint and wallpaper sales.
(qq) Physical culture and health services.
(rr) Pottery shops.
(ss) Retail, mail-order stores.
(tt) Sewing machine sales and services.
(uu) Shoe stores.
(vv) Special import stores.
(ww) Sporting goods.
(xx) Sports card stores.
(yy) Tobacco shops.
(zz) Toy stores.
(aaa) Variety and notion stores (dime stores.
(2) Business services.
(a) Artists and design studios.
(b) Banks and/or financial institutions, excluding drive-in and drive-through establishments (excluding drive-up and pay day loan store).
(c) Beauty and barber shops.
(d) Bed and breakfast.
(e) Brokerage houses.
(f) Business schools.
(g) Catering services.
(h) Chambers of Commerce.
(i) Charitable organizations.
(j) Civic associations.
(k) Clothing and costume rental stores.
(l) Clubs and lodges, private, fraternal or religious.
(m) Commercial or trade schools (dance studios, music schools or martial arts).
(n) Credit agencies.
(o) Currency exchanges.
(p) Data processing centers.
(q) Delicatessens.
(r) Dry cleaning shops.
(s) Employment agencies.
(t) Electrical and household appliance sales and repair.
(u) Funeral parlors.
(v) Furniture repair.
(w) Furrier shops, storage and conditioning.
(x) General repair shops.
(y) Gift wrapping and mailing services.
(z) Interior decorating shops.
(aa) Laundries.
(bb) Libraries.
(cc) Locksmiths.
(dd) Merchants' associations.
(ee) Newspaper offices.
(ff) Pawn shops.
(gg) Photocopying and printing.
(hh) Photographic and art studio.
(ii) Picture framing.
(jj) Radio and television: service, repair and studios.
(kk) Real estate offices.
(ll) Restaurants, excluding drive-in and drive-through establishments.
(mm) Security and commodity brokers.
(nn) Shoe repair shops.
(oo) Tailor or dressmaker shop.
(pp) Travel agency.
(qq) Upholstery stores.
(rr) Video rentals.
(3) Professional offices.
(a) Accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping offices.
(b) Attorney and law offices.
(c) Business and management consultants.
(d) Engineering and architectural services.
(e) Insurance agencies.
(f) Investment companies.
(g) Land surveyors.
(h) Landscape architects.
(i) Professional consultants.
(4) Medical offices.
(a) Chiropractor's offices.
(b) Dentist's offices.
(c) Doctor's, surgeon's and/or physician's offices.
(d) Opticians.
(e) Opthomologists.
(f) Osteopath's offices.
(g) Podiatrist's offices.
(5) Residential.
(a) Single Family Housing.
(b) Town Center Single-Family Housing.
(c) Senior Housing.
(d) Town homes.
(e) Flats.
(f) Carriage Housing.
(6) Institutional.
(a) Churches.
(b) Civic buildings.
(c) Community centers.
(d) Museum.
(e) Post office.
(f) Public parking garages.
(g) Theatres and auditorium.
(C) Special uses.
(1) Drive-through facilities for a bank and/or financial institution as described in the Channahon Town Center Design Standards. This special use listed may be permitted by the adoption of a Special Use Ordinance by the Village Board of Trustees, upon recommendation from the Town Center Architectural Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(2) Planned unit developments.
(D) Accessory uses. For the purpose of this section, accessory uses shall include buildings or other structures customarily incidental to, and commonly associated with a permitted or special use. These uses shall be permitted, provided they:
(1) Are operated and maintained under the same ownership and are located on the same lot as the permitted or special use.
(2) Do not include structures or structural features inconsistent with these uses.
(E) Interpretation of uses. The Director of Development, or appointed designee, may allow a land use to be considered as a permitted or special use which, though not identified by name in a zoning district list of permitted or special uses, is deemed to be similar in nature, and clearly compatible with the listed uses. The Director of Development shall consult the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code to determine similarity or compatibility.
(F) Site development requirements. Properties hereinafter zoned, developed or redeveloped with permitted or special uses in a TC -Town Center District are subject to the provisions of the Town Center Design Standards and Plans. The Town Center Design Standards and Town Center Plans shall mean the design standards prepared by Lincoln Street Studio dated August 2, 2002 and the Town Center Master Site Plan prepared by Arete 3, Ltd. dated May 13, 2005 together with all exhibits to each and additionally, those amendments approved to the aforementioned materials. Each proposed improvement will be reviewed by the Channahon Town Center Architectural Review Committee. The ARC will recommend approval or denial to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their approval. Appeals of a decision may be made to the Channahon Village Board. The following requirements are addressed in detail in the Town Center Design Standards:
(1) Building and parking lot setbacks.
(2) Lot sizes.
(3) Structure heights.
(4) Building design/materials.
(5) Landscape requirements.
(6) Lighting.
(7) Parking requirements. In the commercial core, parking shall be provided as indicated on the Channahon Town Center approved by the Village Board. If additional parking is necessary, it shall be provided at a rate of 3.6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of nonresidential space. In the residential neighborhoods, required off street parking shall be two spaces per unit (garage parking counts). See TCD design guidelines for compliance.
(8) Sidewalks and bicycle paths.
(9) Sign requirements.
(10) Street configuration.
(11) Outdoor sales. All outdoor sales space shall be provided with a permanent, durable and dustless surface, graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water.
(12) Outdoor storage. Storage of goods or materials shall be limited to the interior side or rear yard. A minimum six-foot tall screen wall or fence shall be required. Where the screen wall or fence is visible from a public street or otherwise visible to the general public from the interior of the lot, it shall be softened by landscaping.
(13) Roof mounted mechanical equipment.
(a) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view. Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(b) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment that is mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet.
(14) Refuse screening. Bins used to store trash outside the building shall be enclosed by a fence or masonry wall which is at least equal to the height of the enclosure. A concrete pad and approach apron shall also be required, to bear the weight of receptacles.
(15) Seasonal sales. All outdoor seasonal sales will be required to have a building permit.
(G) Prohibited uses. All uses not expressly authorized in this section, including but not limited to:
(1) Air-inflated and air-supported structures, excluding temporary inflatable playground structures.
(2) Sexually oriented businesses, as defined in Chapter 115.
(Ord. 1257, passed 9-16-02; Am. Ord. 1383, passed 6-6-05; Am. Ord. 1451, passed 12-18-06; Am. Ord. 1477, passed 3-19-07; Am. Ord. 1501, passed 8-20-07; Am. Ord. 1570, passed 1-19-09; Am. Ord. 1835, passed 3-7-16; Am. Ord. 2031, passed 10-19-20)