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Clarendon Hills City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 20

9 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

20.9.1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Number Of Structures On A Lot: For lots used for single-family detached and two-family dwellings, there must be no more than one principal building per lot. This does not include permitted accessory structures or agricultural structures. In all other instances, more than one principal building is permitted on a lot, provided that it complies with all dimensional standards of the district.
  2. All Activities Within An Enclosed Structure: Within all districts, all activities must be conducted entirely within an enclosed structure, with the exception of the following uses and activities:
    1. Parking lots, principal and accessory.
    2. Park/playground, conservation areas, and similar open space uses.
    3. Establishments with a permitted outdoor component, including, but not limited to the principal uses listed on Table 8-2.
    4. Permitted outdoor temporary uses.
  3. Applicability Of Required Setbacks: No lot may be reduced in area so that the setbacks are less than required by this Chapter. The required setbacks for a lot cannot be considered a setback for any other lot. No principal building or accessory structure may be located in a required setback unless specifically permitted by this Chapter or a variance is approved.
  4. Applicability Of Bulk Requirements: All structures must meet the dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which the structure is located. No existing structure may be enlarged, altered, reconstructed, or relocated in such a manner that conflicts with the requirements of the district in which the structure it is located unless a variance is approved.
  5. Sight Triangle: All structures, including signs, a privacy fence or wall, and all plantings are limited to a maximum height of thirty inches (30") within the sight triangle, which is a triangular area of twenty five feet (25') from the point of intersection of the two (2) street right-of-way lines forming such corner lot. A non-privacy fence that complies with all fence requirements that does not impair the sight triangle is permitted.

(Ord. 19-10-26)

20.9.2: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The following exterior lighting requirements apply to lighting on private property.

  1. Lighting Plan Required:
    1. A lighting plan is required for all non-residential (including mixed-use), multi-family, and townhouse developments. Single-family and two-family dwellings are exempt from a required lighting plan but are subject to applicable lighting requirements.
    2. A lighting plan must include the following:
      1. A plan showing all light poles, building-mounted lights, bollard lights, and any other lighting.
      2. Specifications for luminaires and lamp types, and poles, including photographs or drawings of proposed light fixtures.
      3. Pole, luminaire, and foundation details including pole height, height of building-mounted lights, mounting height, and height of the luminaire.
      4. Elevations of the site including all structures and luminaires sufficient to determine the total cut off angle of all luminaires and their relationship to abutting parcels.
      5. Photometric plans that show the foot-candle measurement at all lot lines.
  2. Maximum Lighting Regulations:
    1. The maximum allowable foot-candle at any lot line is one foot-candle. When a structure is located at the lot line or within five feet (5') of the lot line, foot-candle is measured at the curb line.
    2. When additional security lighting is required in excess of the foot-candle limit imposed by item B.1 above, stronger lighting may be allowed based on evidence for the need for additional security during lighting plan review.
    3. No glare onto adjacent properties is permitted.
  3. Permitted Luminaires:
    1. All luminaires must be of the cut off luminaire design. To be considered a cut off luminaire, the cut off angle must be seventy five degrees (75º) or less.
    2. The maximum total height of a cut off luminaire, either freestanding or attached to a structure, is twenty feet (20').
    3. A cut off luminaire must be designed to completely shield the light source from an observer three and one-half feet (3.5') above the ground at any point along an abutting lot line.

      CUT-OFF LUMINAIRE

  4. Exceptions To Lighting Standards:
    1. Public roadway illumination is not subject to the requirements of this section.
    2. All temporary emergency lighting required by public safety agencies, other emergency services, or construction are not subject to the requirements of this section.
    3. Because of their unique requirements for nighttime visibility and limited hours of operation, outdoor recreational facilities (public or private) such as, but not limited to, football fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts, golf driving ranges, show areas, and other similar uses are exempt from the requirements of this section. Recreational facilities are permitted a total luminaire height of sixty five feet (65') in any district. Luminaires greater than sixty five feet (65') in total height may be approved by conditional use permit.
    4. Holiday and seasonal lighting is not subject to the requirements of this section.
    5. Certain temporary uses may be unable to meet the requirements of this section. When such temporary uses are allowed, approval of such lighting is required as part of the temporary use permit.
  5. Prohibited Lighting:
    1. No non-cut off luminaires.
    2. Flickering or flashing lights are prohibited.
    3. Searchlights, laser source lights, or any similar high intensity lights are prohibited.
    4. Lighting by exposed bulbs is prohibited.
    5. Any lighting that may be confused with emergency services, such as red and blue lighting, and any lighting that may be confused with traffic signals, such as red, yellow, and green lighting.
    6. Exposed neon lighting.

(Ord. 19-10-26)

20.9.3: ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES

All accessory structures and uses are subject to the requirements of this section. Additional accessory structures not regulated in this section may be regulated in Section 9.4.

  1. General Regulations For Accessory Structures: All accessory structures are subject to the following regulations, in addition to any other specific regulations within this section. Where an accessory structure is not subject to specific standards in this Section or Section 9.4, it is subject to the general regulations of this item.
    1. No accessory structure may be constructed prior to construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
    2. A building permit is required for the construction of an accessory structure, unless specifically exempted by this Chapter. If the standards for an accessory structure do not specifically cite that a building permit is not required, such accessory structure requires a building permit.
    3. Only those accessory structures permitted by this section and Section 9.4 are permitted in required setbacks. Certain accessory structures may also be prohibited in certain yards. Required setbacks are stated in the district standards. The use of the term "yard" refers to the area between the applicable building line and lot line. The distinction is made because certain principal buildings may not be built at required district setback lines, thereby creating a yard larger than the minimum setback dimension. If a structure is permitted within a yard, it is permitted within the required setback subject to any additional limitations. Where there is no structure to determine yard location, yards are equivalent to the minimum district setback dimensions. In applying the regulations of this section, the permissions and restrictions for structures within a front setback and yard apply to a reverse corner side setback and yard, unless specifically allowed otherwise.
    4. The maximum height of any detached accessory structure is twenty feet (20') or the height of the principal structure, whichever is less, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Chapter. This does not apply to accessory structures for any lot in active agricultural use, which are limited to the maximum height of the district with the exception of silos, which are not limited in height.
    5. Accessory structures must be at least two and one-half feet (2.5') from any side lot line and seven and one-half feet (7.5') from the rear lot line, unless otherwise permitted or restricted by this Chapter.
  2. Amateur (HAM) Radio Equipment:
    1. Towers that solely support amateur (HAM) radio equipment and conform to all applicable performance criteria as set forth in Section 9.5 are permitted only in the rear yard, and must be located ten feet (10') from any lot line and any principal building. Towers are limited to the maximum building height of the applicable district plus an additional ten feet, unless a taller tower is technically necessary to engage successfully in amateur radio communications and a conditional use approval is obtained.
    2. Antennas may also be building-mounted and are limited to a maximum height of ten feet (10') above the structure, unless a taller antenna is technically necessary to engage successfully in amateur radio communications and special use approval is obtained.
    3. Every effort must be made to install towers or antennas in locations that are not readily visible from adjacent residential lots or from the public right-of-way, excluding alleys.
    4. An antenna or tower that is proposed to exceed the height limitations is a conditional use. The operator must provide evidence that a taller tower and/or antenna is technically necessary to engage successfully in amateur radio communications. In addition, the applicant must provide evidence that the tower and/or antenna will not prove a hazard and that it conforms to all applicable performance criteria of Section 9.5. As part of the application, the applicant must submit a site plan showing the proposed location of the tower or antenna, as well as its relation to the principal building and accessory structures.
    5. Any such antennas and/or towers owned and operated by the City are exempt from these requirements.
  3. Book Exchange Box:
    1. Only one book exchange box is allowed per lot.
    2. No book exchange box may be located so that it impedes pedestrian access or circulation, obstructs parking areas, or creates an unsafe condition. Boxes cannot be constructed in a manner that obstructs visibility of intersections.
    3. Boxes are prohibited in the public right-of-way.
    4. Each box must be designed and constructed in such a manner that its contents are protected from the elements. All media must be fully contained within a weatherproof enclosure that is integral with the structure that comprises the book exchange box.
    5. Boxes are limited to a maximum height of six feet (6') to the highest point on the structure, and a maximum width and depth of three feet (3').
    6. Boxes are permitted only in the front yard or side corner yard, and must be located a minimum of five feet (5') from any lot line.
    7. Temporary foundations comprised of concrete or masonry pavers or other similar movable materials may be utilized. Single metal or wooden posts set in concrete for pedestal mounted boxes or to provide additional stability to ground mounted boxes are allowed. Permanent concrete slab foundations are prohibited.
  4. Electric Vehicle Charging Station:
    1. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use within any parking lot, parking structure, or gas station in all districts.
    2. Electric vehicle charging stations are permitted as an accessory use to all residential uses to serve the occupants of the dwellings located on that property.
    3. Electric charging station equipment may not block the public right-of-way.
    4. Each charging station space available to the public must be posted with a sign indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hour of operations must be included if time limits of tow away provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels or safety information must be posted.
    5. Charging station equipment must be maintained in good condition and all equipment must be functional. Charging stations no longer in use must be immediately removed.
  5. Garage, Detached:
    1. The area above the vehicle parking spaces in a detached garage may not contain a kitchen but may contain an office or recreation room.
    2. Detached garages are permitted only in the rear, interior side, and corner side yards. Detached garages must not be constructed in front of the front building line.
    3. Carports are prohibited.
  6. Home-Based Business:
    1. The home-based business must be conducted by an individual permanently residing within the dwelling. Only residents of the dwelling may be employed in the home-based business.
    2. The home-based business and all related activity, including storage, must be conducted completely within the principal building.
    3. No toxic, explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, etiologic, radioactive, or other restricted materials may be used or stored on the site.
    4. No commodities can be sold or services rendered that require receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods, or equipment other than by a passenger motor vehicle or by parcel or letter carrier mail services using vehicles typically employed in residential deliveries.
    5. The home-based business cannot create greater vehicular or pedestrian traffic than normal for a residential area. The home-based business and any related activity must not create any traffic hazards or nuisances in public rights-of-way.
    6. Building modifications to the residence that would alter the residential character of the dwelling are prohibited.
    7. There must be no perceptible noise, odor, smoke, electrical interference, vibration, or other nuisance emanating from the structure where the home-based business is located in excess of that normally associated with residential use.
    8. Repair and service of any vehicles or any heavy machinery is prohibited as a home-based business. Day care homes are not considered a home-based business and are regulated separately by this Chapter.
    9. Use or storage of tractor trailers, semi-trucks, or heavy equipment, such as construction equipment used in a commercial business, is prohibited.
    10. The operator of the home-based business must comply with Village requirements to obtain a business license.
  7. Mechanical Equipment:
    1. Ground-Mounted Equipment:
      1. Mechanical equipment is prohibited in front and corner side setbacks. Mechanical equipment may be located in front and corner side yards, provided it is screened from public view by approved landscape screening. If mechanical equipment is located in the front yard as of the effective date of this Chapter, the equipment may remain and may be repaired and maintained unless it is replaced in its entirety or the principal structure is demolished.
      2. Mechanical equipment is permitted only in the interior side or rear yards.
    2. Roof-Mounted Equipment: Roof-mounted equipment must be screened from view from a public street as follows:
      1. For structures four (4) or more stories in height, all roof equipment must be set back from the edge of the roof a minimum distance of one foot for every two feet (2') by which the equipment extends above the roof.
      2. For structures less than four (4) stories in height and for any building where roof equipment cannot meet the setback requirement of item a above, there must be either a parapet wall to screen the equipment or the equipment must be housed in solid building material that is architecturally integrated with the structure.
  8. Outdoor Sales And Display (Accessory): Retail goods establishments, heavy retail, rental, and service, and vehicle dealerships are permitted to have accessory outdoor sales and display of merchandise. The Zoning Administrator can also render an interpretation that a use not listed in this section would typically have outdoor sales and display and permit such use to include outdoor sales and display on the site.
    1. Outdoor sales and display of goods not offered for sale by the establishment is prohibited.
    2. Any outdoor display must be located on the same lot as the principal use. No outdoor display is permitted in the public right-of-way.
    3. All outdoor sales and display of vehicles for vehicle dealerships must comply with the parking lot perimeter landscape requirements of Article 11. Outdoor display of vehicles on hydraulic lifts, manufactured ramps, or similar mechanisms is prohibited.
    4. No required parking area may be used as outdoor display.
  9. Outdoor Storage (Accessory): The following uses are permitted outdoor storage: greenhouse/nursery – retail, including the growing of plants in the open, heavy retail, rental, and service, vehicle dealerships, vehicle rentals, vehicle operations facility, and vehicle repair/service, both minor or major. The Zoning Administrator can also render an interpretation that a use not listed in this section would typically have outdoor storage and permit such use to include outdoor storage on the site. These uses are permitted outdoor storage in accordance with the following provisions:
    1. No outdoor storage is permitted in any public right-of-way or located so that it obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Outdoor storage is prohibited in a required setback.
    2. No required parking area may be used as an outdoor storage.
  10. Refuse Dumpsters And Recycling Containers: Refuse dumpsters and recycling containers are permitted for multi-family dwellings and non-residential uses.
    1. Refuse dumpsters and recycling containers are prohibited in the front or corner side yard. No refuse dumpsters or recycling containers may be located on any public right-of-way.
    2. All refuse dumpsters and recycling containers must be fully enclosed on three sides by a privacy fence, wall, or wall extension of the principal building a minimum of six feet (6') and a maximum of eight feet (8') in height. The enclosure must be gated. Such gate must be solid. Such construction requires a building permit. This requirement does not apply to refuse containers located in an alley.
    3. Refuse dumpsters must not be located so that the disposal area drains toward a storm drain or off-site. Refuse dumpsters must be covered and are not allowed to drain freely.
    4. Existing properties, as of the effective date of this Chapter, whose refuse dumpsters and recycling containers are not required to be enclosed, are exempt from this section unless the site is being redeveloped, or the existing building or parking lot is being expanded.
  11. Satellite Dish Antennas:
    1. General Requirements:
      1. Small satellite dish antennas do not require a building permit. Large satellite dish antennas require a building permit.
      2. Satellite dish antennas must be permanently installed on a building, in the ground, or on a foundation, and cannot be mounted on a portable or movable structure.
      3. Subject to operational requirements, the dish color must be of a neutral color, such as white or grey. No additional signs or advertising is permitted on the satellite dish itself, aside from the logos of the satellite dish service provider and/or dish manufacturer.
      4. Cables and lines serving ground-mounted satellite dish antennas must be located underground.
      5. Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations is required in the construction, installation, and operation of satellite dish antennas.
      6. All exposed surfaces of the antenna must be kept clean and all supports must be painted to maintain a well-kept appearance.
      7. Antennas no longer in use must be immediately removed.
      8. Every effort must be made to install satellite dish antennas in locations that are not readily visible from neighboring properties or from the public right-of-way.
      9. Any such satellite dish antennas owned and operated by the City are exempt from these requirements.
    2. Small Satellite Dish Antennas: Small satellite dish antennas, which are one meter (3.28 feet) or less in diameter, are subject to the general requirements above.
    3. Large Satellite Dish Antennas: Large satellite dish antennas, which are greater than one meter (3.28 feet) in diameter, are subject to the general requirements above as well as the following requirements:
      1. Residential Districts:
        1. Large satellite dish antennas, which are greater than one meter (3.28 feet) in diameter, are permitted only in the rear yard, and must be set back a distance from all lot lines that is at least equal to the height of the dish, but in no case less than five feet (5') from any lot line.
        2. The overall height of a large satellite dish antenna cannot exceed twelve feet (12').
        3. A large satellite dish antenna must be located and screened so that it cannot be readily seen from public rights-of-way or adjacent properties. Screening includes privacy fences, plant materials, and/or earth terms located to conceal the antenna and its support structure. Plants must be, a minimum of five feet (5') tall at the time of installation.
      2. Non-Residential Districts:
        1. Large satellite dish antenna are permitted only in the rear yard, and must be set back a distance from all lot lines that is at least equal to the height of the dish, but in no case less than five feet (5') from any lot line.
        2. Roof-mounting is permitted only if the satellite dish antenna is screened by an architectural feature.
        3. A large satellite dish antenna must be located and screened so that it cannot be readily seen from public rights-of-way or adjacent properties. Screening includes privacy fences, plant materials, and/or earth terms located to conceal the antenna and its support structure. Plants must be a minimum of five feet (5') tall at the time of installation.
  12. Solar Panels (Accessory):
    1. General Requirements:
      1. Solar panels for the generation of electricity for use on premises are permitted and may be building-mounted or freestanding.
      2. Solar panels must be placed so that concentrated solar radiation or glare is not directed onto nearby properties or roadways.
    2. Building-Mounted Systems:
      1. A building mounted system may be mounted on the roof or wall of a principal building or accessory structure.
      2. On pitched roof buildings, the maximum height a roof-mounted solar panel may rise is eighteen inches (18").
      3. On flat roofed buildings up to forty feet (40') in height, the roof-mounted solar panel system is limited to a maximum height of six feet (6') above the surface of the roof. On flat roofed buildings over forty feet (40') in height, the roof-mounted solar panel system is limited to fifteen feet (15') above the height of such structure. Roof-mounted solar energy systems are excluded from the calculation of building height.
      4. Building-mounted solar panels may project up to two feet (2') from a building façade and must be integrated into the structure as an architectural feature.
    3. Freestanding Systems:
      1. A freestanding system is permitted only in the interior side and rear yard.
      2. The maximum height of a freestanding system is eight feet (8'). Freestanding systems are prohibited in front and corner side yards and setbacks.
    4. Co-Location: Solar panels may be co-located on structures such as light poles.

      SOLAR PANELS

  13. Wind Turbines (Accessory):
    1. Wind turbines for the generation of electricity for use on premises are permitted and may be designed as either vertical or horizontal axis turbines with or without exposed blades, including designs that combine elements of the different types of turbines.
    2. Wind turbines are subject to the following height restrictions:
      1. The maximum height of any ground-mounted wind turbine is the maximum height allowed in the district. A taller height may be allowed by special use.
      2. The maximum height of any wind turbine mounted upon a structure is fifteen feet (15') above the height of such structure.
      3. Maximum height is the total height of the turbine system, including the tower and the maximum vertical height of the turbine blades. Maximum height therefore is calculated measuring the length of a prop at maximum vertical rotation to the base of the tower. The maximum height of any ground-mounted wind turbine is measured from grade to the length of a prop at maximum vertical rotation.
      4. No portion of exposed turbine blades (vertical access wind turbine) may be within twenty feet (20') of the ground. Unexposed turbine blades (horizontal access wind turbine) may be within ten feet (10') of the ground.
    3. Ground-mounted wind turbines are permitted only in the rear yard. No part of the wind system structure, including guy wire anchors, may be located closer than ten feet (10') to any lot line. The tower must be set back from all lot lines equal to the height of the system. No principal buildings may be located within this area.
    4. All wind turbines must be equipped with manual (electronic or mechanical) and automatic over speed controls to limit the blade rotation speed to within the design limits of the wind energy system.

      WIND TURBINES

(Ord. 19-10-26)

20.9.4: PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS

An encroachment is the extension or placement of any attached or detached accessory structure or architectural feature into a required setback. Permitted encroachments are indicated in Table 9-1: Permitted Encroachments into Required Setbacks.

  1. Additional restrictions on certain permitted encroachments, including additional placement restrictions and dimensional standards, can be found in Section 9.3. In the case of conflict between Section 9.3 and Table 9-1, Section 9.3 controls.
  2. Unless constructed as part of and concurrently with the principal building, attached or detached accessory structures or architectural features require a separate building permit, unless exempted by this Section or Section 9.3.
  3. Unless otherwise indicated, all accessory structures and architectural features must be at least five feet (5') from any lot line, which controls over permissions to encroach into a required setback, unless otherwise specifically permitted or further restricted by this section.
  4. When an attached or detached accessory structure or architectural feature regulated by Table 8-1 is permitted to locate in a required setback, it also indicates permission to locate in the corresponding yard.

    TABLE 9-1: PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS INTO REQUIRED YARDS

    Y = Permitted // N = Prohibited

    Max. = Maximum // Min. = Minimum

    Front Setback
    Corner Side Setback
    Interior Side Setback
    Rear Setback
    Accessibility Ramp
    YYYY
    Air Conditioner/Generator
    Must be located outside of required setback for yards
    NNYY
    Air Conditioner Window Unit

    Max. projection of 18” from building wall

    No building permit required

    No min. distance from lot lines required
    NNNY
    Awning or Canopy

    Max. of 2’ into any setback

    No min. distance from lot lines required
    YYNY
    Balcony

    No closer than 7-1/2 feet to lot line

    Max. vertical clearance of 8’
    NNNY
    Bay Window (one story only)

    Max. of 2’ into any setback

    Bay width limited to 1/3 length of wall

    Bay shall not be closer than 3’ from lot line
    YYYY
    Canopy: Non-Structural (Non-Sign)

    Max. of 6’ into any setback
    YYYY
    Canopy: Structural (Non-Sign) or Porte-Cohere

    Min. of 10’ from any lot line
    YYNN
    Chimney

    Max. of 8’ in width

    No more than 24” into setback
    YYYY
    Cistern, entirely below grade enclosed structure

    Min. of 3’ from any lot line
    YYYY
    Deck or Patio

    No closer than 7-1/2 feet to lot line
    NNNY
    Driveways

    Max. 20’ wide at property line
    YYYY
    Eaves and Overhanging Roofs

    Max. of 2’ into setback

    No min. distance from lot lines required
    YYYY
    Gazebo or Pergola

    Prohibited in front yard
    NNYY
    Greenhouse

    Prohibited in front yard
    NNNY
    Landscaping, Including Planter Boxes
    YYYY
    Personal Recreation Game Court

    Prohibited in front yard

    Min. of 10’ from any lot line
    NNNY
    Porch – Open and Unenclosed

    No closer than 7.5 feet to lot line

    Enclosed porches are part of the principal structure
    NNNY

    Porch - Open

    Max 6-feet into required front & corner side yard setback

    YYNN
    Rain Barrels, above ground

    No more than 24” into setback
    YYYY
    Shed

    Prohibited in front yard

    Min. 7.5' from rear lot line

    Min. 2.5' from side lot line
    NNYY
    Sidewalk

    Max. 5’ wide in front, corner side, and rear yards;

    Max. 3’ wide in interior side yards

    No min. distance from lot lines required
    YYYY
    Sills, belt course, cornices, and ornamental features

    Max. of 30” into setback

    No min. distance from lot lines required
    YYYY
    Steps and Stoops

    Maximum of 4’ above the ground (roofed or unroofed, includes support posts)
    YYYY

    Swimming Pools

    Min. 7.5 feet from rear & side property lines

    NNNY
    Window Wells

    Max. of 3' into any setback
    YYYY

(Ord. 19-10-26; amd. Ord. 21-12-38; Ord. 22-10-22)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 24-10-27 on 10/21/2024

20.9.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All uses must comply with the performance standards established in this section unless any federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation establishes a more restrictive standard, in which case, the more restrictive standard applies.

  1. Noise: No activity or use must be conducted in a manner that generates a level of sound as measured on another property greater than that allowed by federal, state, and local regulations, as amended from time to time. These limits do not apply to construction noises, noises emanating from safety signals or warning devices, noises not directly under the control of the owner or occupant of the property, and transient noises from moving sources, such as motor vehicles, railroads and aircraft.
  2. Glare And Heat: Any activity or the operation of any use that produces glare or heat must be conducted so that no glare or heat from the activity or operation is detectable at any point off the lot on which the use is located. Flickering or intense sources of light must be controlled or shielded so as not to cause a nuisance across lot lines.
  3. Stormwater Management: All development must comply with local, county, state, and federal stormwater management requirements.
  4. Vibration: No earthborn vibration from the operation of any use may be detectable at any point off the lot on which the use is located.
  5. Dust And Air Pollution: Dust and other types of air pollution, borne by the wind from sources, such as storage areas, yards, roads, conveying equipment and the like, within lot boundaries, must be kept to a minimum by appropriate landscape, screening, sheltering, paving, fencing, wetting, collecting, or other acceptable means.
  6. Discharge And Disposal Of Radioactive And Hazardous Waste: The discharge of fluid and the disposal of solid radioactive and hazardous waste materials must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and regulations governing such materials or waste. Radioactive and hazardous material waste must be transported, stored, and used in conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  7. Electromagnetic Interference: Electromagnetic interference from any operation of any use must not adversely affect the operation of any equipment located off the lot on which such interference originates.
  8. Odors: Any condition or operation which results in the creation of odors of such intensity and character as to be detrimental to the public health and welfare, or which interferes unreasonably with the comfort of the public, must be removed, stopped or modified so as to remove the odor.
  9. Fire And Explosion Hazards: Materials that present potential fire and explosion hazards must be transported, stored, and used only in conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

(Ord. 19-10-26)

20.9.6: FENCES

  1. General Requirements
    1. A fence permit is required for the construction, repair, and modification of all fences.
    2. No fence shall be erected, constructed, or maintained to impede natural stormwater run-off on any portion of any lot or any adjoining lot or land and shall be above grade. Maximum height of fence panel above the pre-existing grade shall not exceed three inches (3”) in height.
    3. Setback of Fences and Walls: Fences and walls may be located up to the property line of the property.
    4. Facing of the finished side of the Fence: The finished side (i.e., the side that does not contain the supports of the fence) of a fence must face the neighboring properties.
    5. Fence Height Measurement: The measurement of the fence height shall be from the base of the fence panel section to the highest point of the fence panel section. A fence post or decorative fence finial will be allowed to be a maximum of eight inches (8”) above the highest point of the fence panel section.
    6. Clear View at Intersection Streets: On any corner zoning lot, no fence, wall, hedge, or other similar obstruction shall be placed so as to interfere with clear vision from one street to the other across such corner and in no event shall any such fence, wall, hedge, or other similar obstruction exceed, or be allowed to exceed, three feet (3') in height above the grade at the center line of the street nearest thereto within fifty feet (50') of the center line of the intersection of any street or street lines projected.
  2. Height Of Fences:
    1. R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts:
      1. Fences shall not exceed three feet (3') in height in front and corner side yards.
      2. Fences shall not exceed six feet (6') in height in interior side and rear yards.
      3. Permitted zoning encroachments (per Table 9.1: Permitted Encroachments into Required Setbacks) within the front or side yard shall not allow a fence to encroach within said front or side yard.
      4. Residential zoned properties that abut Ogden Avenue or 55th Street are allowed six-foot (6’) high fences with their corner side yards, on the basis that their corner side yard abuts either Ogden Avenue or 55th Street.
    2. B-1, B-2, B-3, L-O, O-T, and P-I Districts:
      1. Fences are prohibited in the required front or corner side yard.
      2. Fences shall not exceed six feet (6') in height in interior side and rear yards.
    3. Restrictions: No fence shall utilize barbed wire except in the B-3 District.
    4. Required Fences:
      1. A minimum of a six foot (6’) solid fence is required along the lot line of properties that have a commercial zoning designation that abut a property with a residential zoning designation.
      2. A minimum of a six foot (6’) solid fence shall be erected along the lot line of properties that have a multi-family zoning designation that abut a property with a single-family zoning designation.
      3. A minimum of a six foot (6’) solid fence shall be erected to enclose and provide screening of all dumpster/garbage receptacles for commercial, multi-family, and planned unit development uses. A six-foot (6’) perimeter fence may be used as a portion of the required screening for dumpsters.
      4. Swimming pools shall be fully compliant with Sections 20, 21, and 26 of the Clarendon Hills Municipal Code.

(Ord. 19-10-26; amd. Ord. 22-10-22; Ord. 22-12-42)

HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 25-07-16 on 7/21/2025

24-10-27

25-07-16