The I-1 light industrial district is established to provide areas for light industrial and restricted retail trades. (Ord. 123, 1979)

The following uses shall be permitted in the I-1 district, plus such other uses as the zoning board may deem to be similar in nature; all uses shall be subject to the property development standards in section 10-8A-4 of this article and section 10-3-3 of this title:

Advertising structures.

Antique stores and antique malls.

Automobile repair.

Bank.

Contractor's storage yard.

Filling or service station.

Industrial park.

Industry, light.

Kennel.

Lumberyard.

Municipal or government building.

Police or fire station.

Restaurant.

Truck service center.

Warehouse and storage of grain, seed, and dry fertilizer storage facilities, including grain storage and drying. (Ord. 123, 1979; amd. Ord. 209, 1985; Ord. 232, 1988)

The following uses may be permitted by special use permit as provided for in chapter 13 of this title:

Anhydrous ammonia or similar liquefied fertilizer, storage and distribution (commercial).

Auction sales yard (excluding livestock).

Automobile laundry.

Bottled gas, storage and distribution.

Bulk storage of petroleum products.

Electronic communications transmission and reception tower.

Open sales lot.

Schools.

Slaughterhouse.

Truck freight terminal. (Ord. 123, 1979; amd. Ord. 187, 1983; Ord. 625, 9-10-2012; Ord. 646, 11-25-2013)

The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land and structures in the I-1 light industrial district:

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: There is no minimum requirement.

   B.   Lot Dimensions: All lots hereafter created shall have a minimum width of fifty feet (50'). Curve and cul-de-sac lot widths shall be measured as chord distance at the building setback line.

   C.   Building Height: No building or structure located in this district may be changed or erected so as to have a height greater than forty feet (40').

   D.   Off Street Parking: The provisions of chapter 11 of this title shall apply.

   E.   Yard Requirements: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yard setback requirements are provided:

      1.   Front yard: There is no minimum requirement.

      2.   Side yards: There is no minimum requirement.

      3.   Rear yard: There is no minimum requirement.

In any event, when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting other lots or parcels within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said lots or parcels shall not be less than five feet (5'); provided further, that when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting a residential district or use within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said district or use shall not be less than ten feet (10'). (Ord. 123, 1979)

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The I-2 general industrial district is established to provide areas for a general range of manufacturing services. (Ord. 123, 1979)

The following uses shall be permitted in the I-2 district, plus such other uses as the zoning board may deem to be similar in nature; all uses shall be subject to the property development standards in subsections 10-8B-4A through E of this article and section 10-3-3 of this title:

All uses permitted in the I-1 district.

Antique stores and antique malls.

Concrete, ready mix plant.

Contractor's storage yard.

Industry, general.

Manufacturing.

Material storage, open.

Truck freight terminal. (Ord. 123, 1979; amd. Ord. 232, 1988)

The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land and structures in the I-2 general industrial district:

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: There is no minimum requirement.

   B.   Lot Dimensions: All lots hereafter created shall have a minimum width of fifty feet (50'). Curve and cul-de-sac lot widths shall be measured as chord distance at the building setback line.

   C.   Building Height: No building or structure located in this district may be changed or erected so as to have a height greater than forty feet (40').

   D.   Off Street Parking: The provisions of chapter 11 of this title shall apply.

   E.   Yard Requirements: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yard setback requirements are provided:

      1.   Front yard: There is no minimum requirement.

      2.   Side yards: There is no minimum requirement.

      3.   Rear yard: There is no minimum requirement.

In any event, when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting other lots or parcels within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said lots or parcels shall not be less than five feet (5'); provided further, that when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting a residential district or use within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said district or use shall not be less than ten feet (10'). (Ord. 123, 1979)

The I-3 highway interchange industrial district is established to provide areas for a general range of manufacturing, industrial, and transportation services compatible with its location near an interstate highway interchange. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)

The following uses shall be permitted in the I-3 district, plus such other uses as the zoning board may deem to be similar in nature; all uses to be subject to the property development standards in sections 10-8C-4 and 10-8C-5 of this article, and section 10-3-3 of this title:

All uses permitted in the I-2 district.

Advertising structures oriented to I-55 billboard signage, provided that all the structures conform to all state of Illinois rules and regulations and the provisions of title 9, chapter 4 of this code (provided that compliance with section 9-4-4 of this code shall not be construed to require additional owner's or frontage consents), that such structures be limited to property immediately adjacent to Interstate 55, and that the number of such structures be limited to two (2) structures in total on the east side of Interstate 55 in the I-3 district.

Cellular telephone, telephone exchange and microwave relay towers not exceeding one hundred feet (100') in height.

Ethanol plant and storage and processing of related raw and finished materials.

Farm equipment, sales and service.

Farm, general.

Food distribution.

Food packaging.

Medical marijuana cultivation center.

Outside storage of bulk material, equipment and vehicles (stone surface and up to 16 foot high chainlink fences shall be permissible, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 10-3-7F of this title).

Rail freight terminals, railroad switching and classification yards, repair shops and round houses.

Storage and sale of trailers, farm implements and similar equipment.

Transportation facilities including, but not limited to, cross dock terminals, motor freight, truck maintenance facilities, container storage, trailer parking, and trailer drop lots.

Warehouse and bulk distribution. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007; amd. Ord. 671, 9-8-2014)

!!! Anhydrous ammonia or similar liquefied fertilizers, storage and distribution (commercial).

Asphalt and asphaltic concrete batch plant.

Bottled gas storage and distribution.

Bulk storage of petroleum products.

Craft shops, where articles for sale are substantially manufactured or assembled on the premises.

Dental, medical and veterinary clinics.

Electronic communications transmission and reception tower.

Food processing.

Open sales lot.

Petroleum tank farm, commercial.

Plastic and/or rubber and/or metal products manufacturing and processing; including the processing of raw materials. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007; amd. Ord. 625, 9-10-2012)

The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land and structures in the I-3 highway interchange industrial district:

   A.   Minimum Lot Area: There is no minimum requirement.

   B.   Lot Dimensions: All lots hereafter created shall have a minimum width of fifty feet (50'). Curve and cul-de-sac lot widths shall be measured as chord distance at the building setback line.

   C.   Building Height: No building or structure located in this district may be changed or erected so as to have a height greater than eighty feet (80').

   D.   Off Street Parking: The provisions of chapter 11 of this title shall apply.

   E.   Yard Requirements: No building shall be erected or enlarged unless the following yard setback requirements are provided:

      1.   Front yard: There is no minimum requirement.

      2.   Side yards: There is no minimum requirement.

      3.   Rear yard: There is no minimum requirement.

In any event, when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting other lots or parcels within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said lots or parcels shall not be less than five feet (5'); provided further, that when any of the respective front, side or rear yards are contiguous to or abutting a residential district or use within the same block, the minimum width of each yard which abuts or is contiguous to said district or use shall not be less than ten feet (10').

   F.   Transition Areas: In any locations where an I-3 district is contiguous to any residential district, including R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-3 districts, a public street shall be located between the two (2) districts, or in the alternative, a transition area of at least eighty feet (80') width at all points between the respective districts, to provide a separation area between such districts, where no buildings shall be allowed. Such transition area may include the area of any building setbacks required by this zoning ordinance. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)

   A.   Transition Screens: A transition screen shall be required along all lot lines or public rights of way in an I-3 district which are contiguous to any residential district, including R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-3 districts. Transition screens shall extend the full length of such border, and shall consist of a planting screen that meets the specifications set forth in subsections B and C of this section. A landscaped berm or fence screen meeting the specifications in subsection D or E of this section may be used in lieu of such planting screen, if a variation for such substitution is granted by the zoning board of appeals.

   B.   Planting Screens: Planting screens shall consist of trees, bushes or shrubs of a variety and so planted and kept as to meet and maintain the following criteria, with such criteria to be achieved within thirty six (36) months after occupancy of the premises to be screened.

   C.   Minimum Height And Open Space: Such screen shall have a minimum height of six feet (6') above grade at any particular point along its length. Any two foot (2') square segment of a planting screen shall contain no more than thirty percent (30%) open space affording direct horizontal view through such screen if such segment is over two feet (2') above grade.

   D.   Landscaped Berm:

      1.   Adequate evidence from a registered engineer shall be furnished demonstrating that the construction of such berm, along with any necessary culverts and ditching, will not create adverse drainage and flooding conditions on adjacent property.

      2.   Such berm shall be at least fifteen feet (15') in width at the base and at least three feet (3') in height, as measured perpendicular to grade level at any point along its length. Side slopes shall have a gradient no steeper than three to one (3:1).

      3.   Side slopes of such berm shall be sodded so as to prevent erosion. The top of the berm shall contain a planting screen according to the specifications set forth in subsection A of this section except that the minimum height of such planting screen need be no more than three feet (3') above the top of the berm at any particular point along its length. Construction and material of such berm shall be as approved by the zoning board of appeals.

   E.   Fence Screen: A fence screen shall not be less than six feet (6') nor more than eight feet (8') in height above grade level, at any particular point along its length, and any two foot (2') square segment of such screen shall contain no more than thirty percent (30%) open space affording a direct horizontal view through such screen. Construction and material of such fence screen shall be as approved by the zoning board of appeals.

   F.   Screening Plan: A plan for such transition screen, as set forth in subsection A of this section, shall be provided to the city at the time of submission of an application for building permit, and installation of such screening shall be completed at the time of completion of the building, with the exception of a planting screen, which shall have attained the standards set forth in subsection B of this section within the time set forth herein.

   G.   Failure To Install: In the event such screens are not installed or have not attained such standards pursuant to the terms of this section within the period set forth herein, the zoning board of appeals may issue a cease and desist order providing that all use of the premises terminate until the screening requirements are met, and may assess a fine pursuant to the applicable sections of this code, or both. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)

The I-4 highway interchange industrial and highway use district is established to provide areas for a general range of manufacturing, industrial, transportation and commercial services compatible with its location near an interstate highway interchange and along a commercial thoroughfare. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)

The following uses shall be permitted in the I-4 district, plus such other uses as the zoning board may deem to be similar in nature; all uses to be subject to the property development standards in section 10-8D-4 of this article, and section 10-3-3 of this title:

All uses permitted in the I-3 district.

Automobile and truck laundry and washes.

Automobile repair.

Automobile sales (accessories included).

Equipment rental and leasing.

Filling or service station.

Restaurant (with or without drive-through).

Truck sales.

Truck service center. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)

!!! All uses allowed as special uses in the I-3 district.

Electronic communications transmission and reception tower. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007; amd. Ord. 625, 9-10-2012)

   A.   The property development standards set forth in the sections pertaining to I-3 districts (sections 10-8C-4 and 10-8C-5 of this chapter), including minimum lot area, lot dimensions, building height, off street parking, yard requirements, and transition screen requirements, and any amendments hereafter enacted to said sections, shall apply to all land and structures in the I-4 district, except as modified in subsections B and C of this section.

   B.   With respect to the following permitted uses: automobile repair, automobile sales, truck sales, truck service center, automobile and truck laundry and washes, equipment rental and leasing, filling or service station, and restaurant (with or without drive-through), the yard requirements as set forth in subsection 10-9-5D of this title shall apply.

   C.   In any locations where an I-4 district is contiguous to any residential district, including R-1, R-1A, R-2 and R-3 districts, a public street shall be located between the two (2) districts, or in the alternative, a transition area of at least eighty feet (80') width at all points between the respective districts, to provide a separation area between such districts, where no buildings shall be allowed. Such transition area may include the area of any building setbacks required by this zoning ordinance. Provided however, that if the use in the said I-4 district immediately adjacent to any such residential district includes any of the following: automobile repair, automobile sales, truck sales, truck service center, automobile and truck laundry and washes, equipment rental and leasing, filling or service stations, or restaurant (with or without drive-through), then such street or transition area shall not be required for that portion of the boundary between such use and the residential district. (Ord. 525, 5-1-2007)