050 - USE REGULATIONS
The use table of this section provides a tabular summary of the land use types allowed within each base-zoning district. The table is intended for reference and does not necessarily reflect all of the regulations that may apply to particular uses or districts. In the event of conflict between the use regulations of Section 17.050 and the zoning district regulations of Section 17.040, the text of the zoning district regulations shall prevail.
A.
Permitted (by-right). Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "X" are "permitted by-right" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to such special use regulations as may be indicated in the "conditions" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
B.
Special uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with an "S" are "special uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the standards of Section 17.100. Special uses shall be subject to such special use regulations as may be indicated in the "use standards" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
C.
Planned uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "P" are "Planned Uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Planned District Procedures. Planned uses shall be subject to such planned use regulations as may be indicated in the "use standards" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
D.
Use standards. The last column of the Use Table is entitled "Use Standards." The numbers in this column refer to the subsections of Section 17.050 (e.g., the number "20" would refer to Section 17.050.20 "Automotive Sales") Each of the numerical subsections contain special use standards applicable to a particular use in one (1) or more of the districts in which such use is allowed. The referenced regulations appear in Sections 17.050.20 through 17.050.250.
E.
Unlisted uses. Any use not shown as a use permitted by right, a special use or a planned use in a zoning district is specifically prohibited in that district. Uses not listed have been determined either not to be appropriate in any district, incompatible with certain existing uses, or sufficiently rare or unexpected as to be incapable of being listed at the time of adoption of these Regulations. Any use not shown as a use permitted by right, a special use or a planned use in any zoning district, but constituting a use that is required to be permitted by law, shall be authorized only in the industrial district subject to the following conditions:
1.
The use shall be permitted only to the extent required by law to be permitted;
2.
The use shall be approved only as a Planned Use, except if by law it is required to be permitted by right;
3.
The use shall be located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet from any residence, residential property, park, school, or church, except as may be modified by the Governing Body through a Planned Use procedure;
4.
The use shall maintain a distance of at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any other such use having the same description;
F.
In a Planned District, permitted uses are specified as part of the zoning approval for each development.
G.
Any use not listed in Table 5 may be considered as a Planned Use subject to the conditions of the most appropriate underlying district and in accordance with this title and subject to approval of the Governing Body.
H.
Administrative uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with an "A" are "Administrative Uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the standards of Section 17.105.
Table 5 - Principal and Accessory Uses
* Use only allowed via Special Use Permit within Planned District
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.010; Ord. No. 4298, § 2(Exh. A), 2-22-2010; Ord. No. 4404, § 1, 2-28-2011; Ord. No. 4566, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-2013; Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 4-22-2013; Ord. No. 15-69, § 2, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 16-90, § 2, 11-28-2016; Ord. No. 17-6, § 2, 1-23-2017; Ord. No. 17-27, § 2, 3-27-2017; Ord. No. 19-86, § 2, 11-25-2019; Ord. No. 22-97, § 1, 11-22-2022; Ord. No. 23-106, § 1, 9-26-2023; Ord. No. 24-81, § 1, 5-28-2024; Ord. No. 24-141, §§ 2, 2.1, 9-24-2024; Ord. No. 25-27, § 2, 2-25-2025)
The special use standards listed below shall apply to permitted, special uses and accessory uses as noted.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.020)
An establishment providing automotive sales and/or lease shall require a special use permit and shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Minimum area: Automotive Dealers located within the B-2, B-3, B-4, and CP-2 zoning districts shall only be located on parcels, or contiguous parcels, that are at least two and one-half (2½) acres in total area. Automotive dealers located within the M-1 zoning district shall have no minimum acreage provided the Planning Commission determines proposed area is adequate.
B.
A traffic study may be required for establishments which derive from an arterial street, or from a major collector street where the nearest driveway is within five hundred (500) feet of an arterial street as determined by the Director of Community Development or the Planning Commission. Such studies shall be performed by a certified engineer qualified to do traffic analyses. The cost of the study shall be borne by the applicant.
C.
Shall be subject to the procedures contained within Section 17.100, special use permits, of the zoning ordinance.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.030; Ord. No. 17-27, § 3, 3-27-2017)
An automotive service station or convenience store including co-branded gas station/convenience store/restaurant developments or other mixed use commercial developments shall require a site plan and shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Traffic. The development shall be located with at least one direct access to an arterial street, or on a collector street with at least one access drive within five hundred (500) feet of an arterial street. A traffic study shall be required for all automotive service stations or convenience stores. The person preparing the report must be a certified engineer qualified to do traffic analyses in Illinois. The cost of the study shall be borne by the applicant. The traffic study shall address potential external and internal traffic circulation concerns, and the site plan shall not be approved unless all traffic concerns are adequately addressed to promote safety and reasonable traffic flow.
B.
Residential screening. If the applicant intends to remain open for business past 10:00 p.m., the City shall require a buffer if vehicle headlights from any vehicles entering, parking, standing, or exiting would shine onto residentially zoned property. If the site cannot be screened from residentially zoned property such that vehicle headlights will not shine onto residentially zoned property, or if the development would otherwise create a nuisance for neighboring properties, the hours of operation may be restricted to preclude operation between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or any portion thereof as determined by the Commission and/or Governing Body.
C.
Use authorization. Applicant shall indicate whether the business will sell alcoholic beverages, maintain video games for use by customers, sell prepared food for consumption on the premises or off the premises, provide car washing services, perform mechanical repairs on motor vehicles, provide an automatic teller machine or sell grocery type items. The site plan shall specify whether or not the business shall be authorized to perform any or all of these functions. In evaluating the site plan application, the impact of any of the foregoing uses on the surrounding area shall be considered.
D.
Screening. All rooftop or ground-level mechanical equipment, trash and refuse collection areas, loading areas, and outdoor public restrooms shall be screened from public view with materials and with such design as shall be approved by the City.
E.
Outside sales. The outside sale of merchandise shall be prohibited, unless otherwise permitted by the Governing Body or Community Development Director.
F.
Additional standards. The development shall also be subject to such other applicable standards and requirements as may be found elsewhere in these Regulations or other applicable law.
G.
Exception/Uptown Collinsville District. The development of automotive service station/convenience store uses in the UCD shall not include automotive repair services and shall be limited to redevelopment of those uses currently existing within the UCD.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.040; Ord. No. 15-69, § 1, 10-13-2015)
Bed and breakfast facilities shall be allowed by special use permit. The following requirements shall apply to all bed and breakfast facilities:
A.
The structure in which the bed and breakfast facility is located shall contain no less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of habitable floor area, and shall comply with standards for minimum dwelling size as required in the District Regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
B.
The establishment is located in a dwelling unit permanently occupied by the owner or manager, wherein as an accessory use to the residential use, rooms are rented to the public for not more than fourteen (14) consecutive nights.
C.
Two (2) off-street parking spaces with one (1) additional off-street parking space per lodging room shall be provided, and said spaces shall be adequately screened from neighboring property.
D.
A time period may be established by the Governing Body for each bed and breakfast establishment.
E.
No more than three (3) bedroom units shall be provided to guests. The Zoning Hearing Officer may, however, further limit the number of lodging rooms allowed in order to maintain the character of the neighborhood in which the bed and breakfast facility is located.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.050; Ord. No. 4750, § 2, 9-24-2014)
Carwash facilities shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from the nearest single-family detached residence.
A.
A noise assessment is required that demonstrates both pre and post mitigation sound levels and confirms the proposed levels meet the City's noise standards. Additionally, the City may require dryer silencing systems and/or a noise control barrier to effectively reduce noise levels at adjacent property lines to less than significant levels (65 dBA or less).
B.
Hours of operation shall be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
C.
No proposed carwash facilities shall significantly impact the functional capacity of the impacted roadways, upon discretion of the Director a traffic study may be required.
D.
All carwash facilities shall provide an onsite area large enough to accommodate the stacking of five (5) vehicles. Additional off-site improvements, such as turning lanes, may be required as determined by the Governing Body.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.060)
All petitions for the installation of any antenna support structure including the attachment of any communication devise to an existing tower or any other existing structure shall comply with the Telecommunications Towers regulations contained in Section 17.920 herein.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.070)
At least seventy (70) square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each patient bed. This required open space shall be designed to provide outdoor space for recreational activities or landscaped outdoor sitting areas.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.080)
A.
Day care, limited. Limited day care uses shall be conducted in a single-family or two-family dwelling unit that is occupied as a permanent residence by the day care provider. The use will be considered a home occupation and shall be subject to the home occupation provisions of Section 17.060.070.
B.
Day care, general.
1.
State licensing. General Day Care uses shall be licensed by the State of Illinois and shall meet all County and State Health Department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features.
2.
Residential districts. In the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zoning districts, General Day Care uses shall be conducted in a single-family or two-family dwelling unit that is occupied as a permanent residence by the licensed day care provider, except that an assistant may provide care during necessary absences of the regular day care provider.
C.
Day care, commercial.
1.
State licensing. Commercial day care uses shall be licensed by the State of Illinois and shall meet all County and State health department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features.
2.
Vehicle drop-off area. An off-street loading zone capable of holding one car per ten individuals cared for shall be provided, in addition to the required parking area, in order to provide for easy pickup and discharge of passengers.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.090)
Any development containing drive-through services shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Adequate stacking spaces shall be provided to insure that vehicles waiting to be served do not interfere with ingress or egress to or from the site or required parking spaces for any drive-in or drive-through facility. At a minimum, each drive-through development shall provide stacking space for ten (10) cars. The Governing Body may require more or less spacing depending on the use or nature of the development.
B.
All drive-through establishments shall provide off-site improvements as required by the Community Development Director. These may include, but are not limited to, turning lanes or traffic signals.
C.
All drive-through establishments shall provide adequate screening, buffering and/or sound abatement as determined by the Governing Body.
D.
The type, number, and location of all entrances, exits, and circulation patterns on any development site containing a drive through shall be governed by the City and approved by the entity that owns the applicable roadway.
E.
Each applicant requesting a drive-through facility shall be required to furnish the City with an assessment of traffic impacts, unless the study is waived by the Community Development Director. The agency to perform the study shall be obligated to the City with the cost for the assessment to be paid by the developer. The traffic assessment shall include the requirements contained in Section 17.120.070.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.100)
A.
Flea markets.
1.
Shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
2.
No license for engaging in the business of a flea market shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) flea market per each twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) inhabitants residing in the City.
B.
Secondhand stores.
1.
Shall be limited to being special uses within the B-2, B-4, CP-1, and UCD zoning districts, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.100, "Special Use Permits".
2.
No license for engaging in the business of a secondhand store shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at the time to no more than one (1) secondhand store per each six thousand (6,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
3.
No license for engaging in the business of a second hand store shall be issued when the issuance thereof would cause such secondhand store to be located within one-half (½) mile (two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet) distance from another secondhand store measured from the edge of property line to property line in a straight line without regard to intervening structures or objects. This shall apply to all areas of the City except those located within the Uptown area.
4.
Outdoor storage of merchandise or materials of any order shall be expressly prohibited and shall not be permitted to be considered within a secondhand store application.
5.
A site plan prepared consistent with Section 17.120, "Site Plan Review", shall be required to accompany all applications for secondhand stores. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to reduce and/or waive any conditions deemed by the director to be not applicable to the development and operation of the proposed secondhand store.
6.
The Community Development Director may revoke the business license for any secondhand store use that has demonstrated repeated noncompliance with the approved governing ordinance or any other relative City code or ordinance, including, but not limited to, the most recently adopted property maintenance code.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.105; Ord. No. 4749, § 2, 9-24-2014)
Hospitals and charitable institutions shall provide entrances on arterial or collector streets only with ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.110)
A kennel shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet to another dwelling, including outside runs, and shall contain at least one (1) fully enclosed shelter for each animal and provide an exercise area.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.120)
The following standards shall apply to all manufactured home residential-design dwellings:
A.
The manufactured home shall have minimum dimensions of twenty-two (22) feet in width and forty (40) feet in length.
B.
The pitch of the roof of the manufactured home shall have a minimum vertical rise of four (4) feet for each twelve (12) feet of horizontal run and the roof finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction in the City.
C.
All roof structures shall provide an eave projection of no less than twelve (12) inches, exclusive of any guttering.
D.
The exterior siding shall consist of vinyl or metal horizontal lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of low luster white paint), wood, or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction in the City.
E.
The manufactured home shall be set up in accordance with the recommended installation procedures of the manufacturer and the standards set by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards and published in "Manufactured Home Installations, 1987" (NCS BCS A225.1), and a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, or poured concrete wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, is installed under the perimeter of the Residential-Design Manufactured Home.
F.
Stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit to and from the home shall be installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set by the building code and attached firmly to the primary structure and anchored securely to the ground.
G.
A Manufactured Home Residential-Design, when installed, shall have substantially the same appearance of an on-site, conventionally built, single-family dwelling.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.130)
All multifamily development shall be subject to the following design guidelines and standards:
A.
Site plan review. Multifamily development shall be subject to requirements and procedures of Section 17.050, "Planned Development District" and Section 17.120 "Site Plan Review."
B.
Natural features and environment. Each site shall be designed to preserve natural features and environmental resources, such as:
1.
Floodplains and drainageways.
2.
Bodies of water.
3.
Prominent ridges and rock ledges.
4.
Existing tree cover including tree masses, wind rows and significant individual trees.
C.
Cut and fill. Excessive cut and fill are unacceptable. Site designs should preserve the natural topography of the site.
D.
Pedestrian circulation. Pedestrian circulation systems (sidewalks, walkways, and paths) shall be located and designed to provide physical separation from vehicles along all public and private streets and within any parking area.
E.
Building separation. All buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet.
F.
Lot coverage. Each site plan shall be designed to reflect unique site characteristics and strong neighborhood environments without overcrowding the site.
G.
Access. All multifamily residential developments must have direct vehicular access to collector, arterial or higher classification streets. Multifamily residential development shall not take access to local streets.
H.
Open space. Open space shall be provided to meet active and passive use requirements of the neighborhood in accordance with the following requirements and also subject to the provisions of Section 17.060.190.
1.
At least ten (10) percent of the total site area or any multifamily development shall be set aside as common open space, additional open space shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.060.190. The common open space shall be suitable for active or passive recreational use. Common open space areas shall be centrally placed within the neighborhood. Common open space may include pools, tennis courts, and tot lots. Common open space shall not be counted toward nor located in required zoning district setbacks.
2.
A minimum of sixty (60) square feet of private open space shall be provided for each ground-level dwelling unit and each dwelling unit that is accessible from a walk out basement. Private areas should allow only limited access and be enclosed to ensure privacy. Private areas typically include yards, balconies and patios.
I.
Vehicular circulation and parking.
1.
Street layout. The layout of streets shall provide for safe operation of vehicles within the neighborhood. Excessively straight and wide streets encourage high-speed traffic and should be avoided. Curvilinear designs, reduced street widths and culs-de-sac create stronger neighborhood environments.
2.
Parking area layout. Double loaded parking areas along private streets or drives are generally not acceptable. Parking areas shall be clustered and separated from the street.
3.
Parking enclosures. Parking enclosures shall be designed and sited so as to compliment the primary structures and to provide visual relief from extensive pavement area.
J.
Pedestrian circulation.
1.
Pedestrian linkages. Pedestrian access shall be designed to provide reasonable linkages of dwelling units to neighborhood facilities such as recreation, services, mail and parking.
2.
Landscaping details. Pedestrian systems shall incorporate landscaping details to increase the visual interest and character of the neighborhood.
3.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be designed in sufficient form, quantity and location to reduce, to the greatest extent possible, negative impacts affecting the site and adjacent properties and to increase the sense of neighborhood scale, character and identify.
K.
Architectural design. The design of multifamily housing is a key element in determining the character of a neighborhood. The architectural features shall create a strong feeling of identity through design principles of scale, harmony, rhythm and balance.
1.
Building facades shall be articulated by using color, arrangement or change in materials to emphasize the facade elements. The planes of exterior walls shall be varied in height, depth and direction. Extremely long facades shall be designed with sufficient building articulation and landscaping to avoid monotonous or overpowering institutional appearance.
2.
Materials selected for multifamily projects shall be durable and low maintenance with one hundred (100) percent of the overall structure consisting of brick, stone or other masonry materials as may be approved by the Planning Commission. Certain exceptions may be made for unique structure designs such as gables.
3.
Natural, non-primary, or muted colors are required. Primary colors shall be limited to accent colors only.
4.
Plain concrete finish shall not be exposed by more than twelve (12) inches in any area of public view. Special concrete textures or other treatments may be permitted by the Commission on a case-by-case basis.
5.
New multifamily residential developments shall respect the scale and character of the adjacent residential neighborhood. Attention to views, building scale and orientation, proximity to adjacent uses, location of driveways, noise, lighting and landscape should be respected.
a.
The architectural design of each unit or building shall impart a feeling of neighborhood scale. Units shall be designed with vertical and horizontal offsets to break up rooflines, define private outdoor areas, allow greater views, and admit light and air to unit interiors. Large, blank wall surfaces shall be avoided. Windows and projecting wall surfaces shall be used to break up larger wall surfaces and establish visual interest.
b.
The same level of architectural design and quality of materials shall be applied to all sides of the building. The side and rear elevations, garages, carports, and all accessory structures shall maintain the same level of design, aesthetic quality, and architectural compatibility.
c.
Screening from the street of all outdoor refuse areas, ground mounted mechanical equipment, utilities, and banks of meters shall be provided. The screening of these items is to be architecturally compatible with the major building components and shall include landscaping.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.140)
A.
Pawn shops shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
B.
No license for engaging in the business of pawnbroker shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) per each twelve thousand (12,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.145)
Outdoor recreation and entertainment uses shall be located on arterials or collectors. Public activity areas shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any adjacent residential zoning district.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.150)
A satellite dish antennae shall be allowed as an accessory use only as follows and subject to the following performance standards:
A.
Ground-mounted.
1.
In residential districts, a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna shall be subject to the following performance standards:
a.
The maximum height shall be thirteen (13) feet from the grade where it is mounted.
b.
The antenna shall be located within the rear yard and shall be located a distance inside all property lines at least equal to its height. In case of a corner lot, the antenna shall not be located closer to the street than the main structure. In the case of a double frontage lot, the antenna shall not be located closer to the rear street right-of-way than the rear building line.
c.
All cables and lines serving the antenna shall be located underground.
d.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
e.
The antenna shall be screened to the fullest extent possible without interfering with the operation of the antenna.
2.
In commercial districts, a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna shall be subject to the following performance standards:
a.
The maximum height shall be thirty (30) feet from the grade where it is mounted.
b.
The antenna shall be located behind the required yard setbacks of each district.
c.
The antenna shall be screened to the fullest extent possible without interfering with the operation of the antenna.
d.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
B.
Roof-mounted. In commercial districts, a roof-mounted satellite dish antenna is permitted subject to the following performance standards.
1.
The antenna shall not extend more than thirteen (13) feet above the roof surface.
2.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
3.
Any antenna of a temporary nature shall not be on the premises over seventy-two (72) hours.
4.
Any antenna shall be concealed by architectural building features or otherwise screened if such positioning is not possible.
C.
Exemptions. The following antennas are exempt from the regulations of this section to the extent preempted by Federal law:
1.
Satellite earth station antennas two (2) meters or less in diameter, if located in a nonresidential district; satellite dish antennas one (1) meter or less in diameter, located on property within the exclusive use and control of the antenna user where the user has a direct or indirect ownership interest in the property and that is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct-to-home satellite service;
2.
Satellite dish antennas one (1) meter or less in diameter or diagonal measurement that are designed to receive video programming services via multi-point distribution services, including multi-channel/multi-point distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multi-point distribution services; and
3.
Satellite dish or other antennas that are designed to only receive television broadcast or other communication signals.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.160)
In any district where private or parochial schools are permitted, the following additional requirements shall be met:
A.
For each one hundred (100) students or fraction thereof, the site shall contain one and two-tenths (1.2) acres of land.
B.
Each principal building shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from all property lines.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.170)
Single-family attached development shall be subject to the standards of the underlying zoning district, as modified by the following standards.
A.
Lot width. Each single-family attached dwelling unit shall be located on an individual lot having a minimum width of thirty-five (35) feet.
B.
Setbacks. No interior side setback shall be required on the "attached" side of a lot containing a single-family attached dwelling unit. The interior setback standards of the underlying zoning district shall apply to "end" units in a single-family attached development. End units are those that are attached to other dwelling units on only one side.
C.
Primary facade. To ensure that garages do not dominate the primary facade of any attached single-family dwelling, garages, car ports or overhead doors shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the overall area of the primary facade.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.180)
A.
Internal pedestrian sidewalks shall compliment the overall parking lot layout, landscaping design and storefronts of the overall development. Pedestrian ways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of special pavers, bricks, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and the attractiveness of the sidewalks.
B.
Building facades that are one hundred (100) feet or greater in length shall incorporate recesses and projections along at least twenty (20) percent of the length of the building facade, reflecting the archetype of the overall shopping center.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.190)
A.
Small loan businesses shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
B.
No license for engaging in the business of a small loan business shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) per each twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) inhabitants residing in the City.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.195)
Any parking area used for the overnight parking of buses and vehicles shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from the lot line of a lot zoned R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4. Any such parking area shall be screened from view of R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 districts by a landscape buffer as approved by the Planning Commission.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.200)
Electrical substations, gas regulator stations or telephone exchange facilities in any R1, R1A, R2, R3, or R4 dwelling district shall be subject to the following regulations:
A.
No public office, repair or storage facilities shall be maintained in connection with such substations or exchanges.
B.
The building housing any such facility shall be designed and constructed to conform to the general character of the neighborhood.
C.
The area on which the facility is located shall be landscaped and maintained in conformance with Section 17.080.
D.
Where all facilities and equipment are entirely within a completely enclosed building, the minimum lot shall be as follows: lot width shall not be less than the total width of the building plus the total of the minimum required side yards; lot depth shall not be less than the depth of the building plus the minimum required front yard, plus the two (2) foot minimum rear yard.
E.
Where facilities or equipment are located outside the completely enclosed building, no such facilities or equipment shall be located closer than fifteen (15) feet of any side or rear lot line.
F.
If transformers are exposed, there shall be provided, an enclosed fence or wall, at least six (6) feet in height, and adequate to shield view and noise of the same and to screen from the outside view the handling of materials on the premises.
G.
Off-street parking facilities shall be as required by Section 17.070.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.210)
Vehicle/Equipment Sales, Vehicle/Equipment Storage Yards and Vehicle Repair (Limited and General) and all other parking areas installed prior to the date of the ordinance from which this title is derived shall consist of a dust-free surface.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.220)
Artisan/maker boutique (as defined herein) shall be allowed by special use permit in the "UCD" Uptown Collinsville District, and the B-2 and B-4 Commercial Districts, permitted by-right within the "M-1", and as a planned use within the "BP3" and "BP4" Business Park Districts. The following requirements shall apply to all artisan/maker boutiques:
A.
No land or building devoted to such uses shall be used or occupied in any manner so as to create dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, or other hazard; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, odor, or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness, glare, electrical or other disturbance; liquid or solid refuse or waste; or other substance, condition, or element in such a manner or in such an amount as to affect adversely the surrounding area or adjoining premises.
B.
Shall include a retail area, such as a sales floor, gift shop, or tasting room.
C.
Outdoor activity, if authorized, shall be so located or obscured by a sight-proof fence or wall to screen the ground-level view from any public right-of-way or residential use. Stored materials shall neither be piled nor stacked higher than the fence or wall.
D.
All applicable state and local liquor, health, food handling, safety, gaming, and other relevant licensing requirements shall be adhered to.
E.
Provisions limiting outdoor activities and hours of operation, and other performance standards as determined by the governing body shall be included in the permit authorizing such use.
(Ord. No. 17-6, § 3, 1-23-2017)
Tobacco stores shall be limited to special uses within the B-2, B-3, B-4, CP-1, and M-1 zoning districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.100 (special use permits). The following requirements shall apply to all tobacco stores as defined in Section 17.020.020:
A.
No property line of a retail tobacco store may be located within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the property line of another retail tobacco store or of a cannabis dispensary.
B.
No property line of a retail tobacco store may be located within one hundred (100) feet of the property line of a school or daycare facility.
C.
The number of tobacco stores operating in the City shall not exceed one (1) tobacco store per each five thousand (5,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
D.
Regulations/requirements. The operator of a retail tobacco store must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, and city ordinances.
(Ord. No. 25-27, § 3, 2-25-2025)
050 - USE REGULATIONS
The use table of this section provides a tabular summary of the land use types allowed within each base-zoning district. The table is intended for reference and does not necessarily reflect all of the regulations that may apply to particular uses or districts. In the event of conflict between the use regulations of Section 17.050 and the zoning district regulations of Section 17.040, the text of the zoning district regulations shall prevail.
A.
Permitted (by-right). Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "X" are "permitted by-right" and shall be permitted in such zoning district, subject to such special use regulations as may be indicated in the "conditions" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
B.
Special uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with an "S" are "special uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the standards of Section 17.100. Special uses shall be subject to such special use regulations as may be indicated in the "use standards" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
C.
Planned uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with a "P" are "Planned Uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the Planned District Procedures. Planned uses shall be subject to such planned use regulations as may be indicated in the "use standards" column and all other requirements of this Zoning Ordinance.
D.
Use standards. The last column of the Use Table is entitled "Use Standards." The numbers in this column refer to the subsections of Section 17.050 (e.g., the number "20" would refer to Section 17.050.20 "Automotive Sales") Each of the numerical subsections contain special use standards applicable to a particular use in one (1) or more of the districts in which such use is allowed. The referenced regulations appear in Sections 17.050.20 through 17.050.250.
E.
Unlisted uses. Any use not shown as a use permitted by right, a special use or a planned use in a zoning district is specifically prohibited in that district. Uses not listed have been determined either not to be appropriate in any district, incompatible with certain existing uses, or sufficiently rare or unexpected as to be incapable of being listed at the time of adoption of these Regulations. Any use not shown as a use permitted by right, a special use or a planned use in any zoning district, but constituting a use that is required to be permitted by law, shall be authorized only in the industrial district subject to the following conditions:
1.
The use shall be permitted only to the extent required by law to be permitted;
2.
The use shall be approved only as a Planned Use, except if by law it is required to be permitted by right;
3.
The use shall be located no closer than one thousand (1,000) feet from any residence, residential property, park, school, or church, except as may be modified by the Governing Body through a Planned Use procedure;
4.
The use shall maintain a distance of at least one thousand (1,000) feet from any other such use having the same description;
F.
In a Planned District, permitted uses are specified as part of the zoning approval for each development.
G.
Any use not listed in Table 5 may be considered as a Planned Use subject to the conditions of the most appropriate underlying district and in accordance with this title and subject to approval of the Governing Body.
H.
Administrative uses. Uses identified in a zoning district column of the Use Table with an "A" are "Administrative Uses" and shall be permitted in such zoning district if reviewed and approved in accordance with the standards of Section 17.105.
Table 5 - Principal and Accessory Uses
* Use only allowed via Special Use Permit within Planned District
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.010; Ord. No. 4298, § 2(Exh. A), 2-22-2010; Ord. No. 4404, § 1, 2-28-2011; Ord. No. 4566, § 2(Exh. A), 1-14-2013; Ord. No. 4600, § 1, 4-22-2013; Ord. No. 15-69, § 2, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 16-90, § 2, 11-28-2016; Ord. No. 17-6, § 2, 1-23-2017; Ord. No. 17-27, § 2, 3-27-2017; Ord. No. 19-86, § 2, 11-25-2019; Ord. No. 22-97, § 1, 11-22-2022; Ord. No. 23-106, § 1, 9-26-2023; Ord. No. 24-81, § 1, 5-28-2024; Ord. No. 24-141, §§ 2, 2.1, 9-24-2024; Ord. No. 25-27, § 2, 2-25-2025)
The special use standards listed below shall apply to permitted, special uses and accessory uses as noted.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.020)
An establishment providing automotive sales and/or lease shall require a special use permit and shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Minimum area: Automotive Dealers located within the B-2, B-3, B-4, and CP-2 zoning districts shall only be located on parcels, or contiguous parcels, that are at least two and one-half (2½) acres in total area. Automotive dealers located within the M-1 zoning district shall have no minimum acreage provided the Planning Commission determines proposed area is adequate.
B.
A traffic study may be required for establishments which derive from an arterial street, or from a major collector street where the nearest driveway is within five hundred (500) feet of an arterial street as determined by the Director of Community Development or the Planning Commission. Such studies shall be performed by a certified engineer qualified to do traffic analyses. The cost of the study shall be borne by the applicant.
C.
Shall be subject to the procedures contained within Section 17.100, special use permits, of the zoning ordinance.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.030; Ord. No. 17-27, § 3, 3-27-2017)
An automotive service station or convenience store including co-branded gas station/convenience store/restaurant developments or other mixed use commercial developments shall require a site plan and shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Traffic. The development shall be located with at least one direct access to an arterial street, or on a collector street with at least one access drive within five hundred (500) feet of an arterial street. A traffic study shall be required for all automotive service stations or convenience stores. The person preparing the report must be a certified engineer qualified to do traffic analyses in Illinois. The cost of the study shall be borne by the applicant. The traffic study shall address potential external and internal traffic circulation concerns, and the site plan shall not be approved unless all traffic concerns are adequately addressed to promote safety and reasonable traffic flow.
B.
Residential screening. If the applicant intends to remain open for business past 10:00 p.m., the City shall require a buffer if vehicle headlights from any vehicles entering, parking, standing, or exiting would shine onto residentially zoned property. If the site cannot be screened from residentially zoned property such that vehicle headlights will not shine onto residentially zoned property, or if the development would otherwise create a nuisance for neighboring properties, the hours of operation may be restricted to preclude operation between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., or any portion thereof as determined by the Commission and/or Governing Body.
C.
Use authorization. Applicant shall indicate whether the business will sell alcoholic beverages, maintain video games for use by customers, sell prepared food for consumption on the premises or off the premises, provide car washing services, perform mechanical repairs on motor vehicles, provide an automatic teller machine or sell grocery type items. The site plan shall specify whether or not the business shall be authorized to perform any or all of these functions. In evaluating the site plan application, the impact of any of the foregoing uses on the surrounding area shall be considered.
D.
Screening. All rooftop or ground-level mechanical equipment, trash and refuse collection areas, loading areas, and outdoor public restrooms shall be screened from public view with materials and with such design as shall be approved by the City.
E.
Outside sales. The outside sale of merchandise shall be prohibited, unless otherwise permitted by the Governing Body or Community Development Director.
F.
Additional standards. The development shall also be subject to such other applicable standards and requirements as may be found elsewhere in these Regulations or other applicable law.
G.
Exception/Uptown Collinsville District. The development of automotive service station/convenience store uses in the UCD shall not include automotive repair services and shall be limited to redevelopment of those uses currently existing within the UCD.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.040; Ord. No. 15-69, § 1, 10-13-2015)
Bed and breakfast facilities shall be allowed by special use permit. The following requirements shall apply to all bed and breakfast facilities:
A.
The structure in which the bed and breakfast facility is located shall contain no less than two thousand (2,000) square feet of habitable floor area, and shall comply with standards for minimum dwelling size as required in the District Regulations of the zoning district in which it is located.
B.
The establishment is located in a dwelling unit permanently occupied by the owner or manager, wherein as an accessory use to the residential use, rooms are rented to the public for not more than fourteen (14) consecutive nights.
C.
Two (2) off-street parking spaces with one (1) additional off-street parking space per lodging room shall be provided, and said spaces shall be adequately screened from neighboring property.
D.
A time period may be established by the Governing Body for each bed and breakfast establishment.
E.
No more than three (3) bedroom units shall be provided to guests. The Zoning Hearing Officer may, however, further limit the number of lodging rooms allowed in order to maintain the character of the neighborhood in which the bed and breakfast facility is located.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.050; Ord. No. 4750, § 2, 9-24-2014)
Carwash facilities shall be a minimum of one hundred (100) feet from the nearest single-family detached residence.
A.
A noise assessment is required that demonstrates both pre and post mitigation sound levels and confirms the proposed levels meet the City's noise standards. Additionally, the City may require dryer silencing systems and/or a noise control barrier to effectively reduce noise levels at adjacent property lines to less than significant levels (65 dBA or less).
B.
Hours of operation shall be 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
C.
No proposed carwash facilities shall significantly impact the functional capacity of the impacted roadways, upon discretion of the Director a traffic study may be required.
D.
All carwash facilities shall provide an onsite area large enough to accommodate the stacking of five (5) vehicles. Additional off-site improvements, such as turning lanes, may be required as determined by the Governing Body.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.060)
All petitions for the installation of any antenna support structure including the attachment of any communication devise to an existing tower or any other existing structure shall comply with the Telecommunications Towers regulations contained in Section 17.920 herein.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.070)
At least seventy (70) square feet of usable open space shall be provided for each patient bed. This required open space shall be designed to provide outdoor space for recreational activities or landscaped outdoor sitting areas.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.080)
A.
Day care, limited. Limited day care uses shall be conducted in a single-family or two-family dwelling unit that is occupied as a permanent residence by the day care provider. The use will be considered a home occupation and shall be subject to the home occupation provisions of Section 17.060.070.
B.
Day care, general.
1.
State licensing. General Day Care uses shall be licensed by the State of Illinois and shall meet all County and State Health Department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features.
2.
Residential districts. In the R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3 or R-4 zoning districts, General Day Care uses shall be conducted in a single-family or two-family dwelling unit that is occupied as a permanent residence by the licensed day care provider, except that an assistant may provide care during necessary absences of the regular day care provider.
C.
Day care, commercial.
1.
State licensing. Commercial day care uses shall be licensed by the State of Illinois and shall meet all County and State health department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features.
2.
Vehicle drop-off area. An off-street loading zone capable of holding one car per ten individuals cared for shall be provided, in addition to the required parking area, in order to provide for easy pickup and discharge of passengers.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.090)
Any development containing drive-through services shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
A.
Adequate stacking spaces shall be provided to insure that vehicles waiting to be served do not interfere with ingress or egress to or from the site or required parking spaces for any drive-in or drive-through facility. At a minimum, each drive-through development shall provide stacking space for ten (10) cars. The Governing Body may require more or less spacing depending on the use or nature of the development.
B.
All drive-through establishments shall provide off-site improvements as required by the Community Development Director. These may include, but are not limited to, turning lanes or traffic signals.
C.
All drive-through establishments shall provide adequate screening, buffering and/or sound abatement as determined by the Governing Body.
D.
The type, number, and location of all entrances, exits, and circulation patterns on any development site containing a drive through shall be governed by the City and approved by the entity that owns the applicable roadway.
E.
Each applicant requesting a drive-through facility shall be required to furnish the City with an assessment of traffic impacts, unless the study is waived by the Community Development Director. The agency to perform the study shall be obligated to the City with the cost for the assessment to be paid by the developer. The traffic assessment shall include the requirements contained in Section 17.120.070.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.100)
A.
Flea markets.
1.
Shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
2.
No license for engaging in the business of a flea market shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) flea market per each twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) inhabitants residing in the City.
B.
Secondhand stores.
1.
Shall be limited to being special uses within the B-2, B-4, CP-1, and UCD zoning districts, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.100, "Special Use Permits".
2.
No license for engaging in the business of a secondhand store shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at the time to no more than one (1) secondhand store per each six thousand (6,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
3.
No license for engaging in the business of a second hand store shall be issued when the issuance thereof would cause such secondhand store to be located within one-half (½) mile (two thousand six hundred forty (2,640) feet) distance from another secondhand store measured from the edge of property line to property line in a straight line without regard to intervening structures or objects. This shall apply to all areas of the City except those located within the Uptown area.
4.
Outdoor storage of merchandise or materials of any order shall be expressly prohibited and shall not be permitted to be considered within a secondhand store application.
5.
A site plan prepared consistent with Section 17.120, "Site Plan Review", shall be required to accompany all applications for secondhand stores. The Community Development Director shall have the authority to reduce and/or waive any conditions deemed by the director to be not applicable to the development and operation of the proposed secondhand store.
6.
The Community Development Director may revoke the business license for any secondhand store use that has demonstrated repeated noncompliance with the approved governing ordinance or any other relative City code or ordinance, including, but not limited to, the most recently adopted property maintenance code.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.105; Ord. No. 4749, § 2, 9-24-2014)
Hospitals and charitable institutions shall provide entrances on arterial or collector streets only with ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.110)
A kennel shall be located no closer than fifty (50) feet to another dwelling, including outside runs, and shall contain at least one (1) fully enclosed shelter for each animal and provide an exercise area.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.120)
The following standards shall apply to all manufactured home residential-design dwellings:
A.
The manufactured home shall have minimum dimensions of twenty-two (22) feet in width and forty (40) feet in length.
B.
The pitch of the roof of the manufactured home shall have a minimum vertical rise of four (4) feet for each twelve (12) feet of horizontal run and the roof finished with a type of shingle that is commonly used in standard residential construction in the City.
C.
All roof structures shall provide an eave projection of no less than twelve (12) inches, exclusive of any guttering.
D.
The exterior siding shall consist of vinyl or metal horizontal lap siding (whose reflectivity does not exceed that of low luster white paint), wood, or hardboard, comparable in composition, appearance and durability to the exterior siding commonly used in standard residential construction in the City.
E.
The manufactured home shall be set up in accordance with the recommended installation procedures of the manufacturer and the standards set by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards and published in "Manufactured Home Installations, 1987" (NCS BCS A225.1), and a continuous, permanent masonry foundation or masonry curtain wall, or poured concrete wall, unpierced except for required ventilation and access, is installed under the perimeter of the Residential-Design Manufactured Home.
F.
Stairs, porches, entrance platforms, ramps and other means of entrance and exit to and from the home shall be installed or constructed in accordance with the standards set by the building code and attached firmly to the primary structure and anchored securely to the ground.
G.
A Manufactured Home Residential-Design, when installed, shall have substantially the same appearance of an on-site, conventionally built, single-family dwelling.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.130)
All multifamily development shall be subject to the following design guidelines and standards:
A.
Site plan review. Multifamily development shall be subject to requirements and procedures of Section 17.050, "Planned Development District" and Section 17.120 "Site Plan Review."
B.
Natural features and environment. Each site shall be designed to preserve natural features and environmental resources, such as:
1.
Floodplains and drainageways.
2.
Bodies of water.
3.
Prominent ridges and rock ledges.
4.
Existing tree cover including tree masses, wind rows and significant individual trees.
C.
Cut and fill. Excessive cut and fill are unacceptable. Site designs should preserve the natural topography of the site.
D.
Pedestrian circulation. Pedestrian circulation systems (sidewalks, walkways, and paths) shall be located and designed to provide physical separation from vehicles along all public and private streets and within any parking area.
E.
Building separation. All buildings shall be separated by a minimum distance of fifteen (15) feet.
F.
Lot coverage. Each site plan shall be designed to reflect unique site characteristics and strong neighborhood environments without overcrowding the site.
G.
Access. All multifamily residential developments must have direct vehicular access to collector, arterial or higher classification streets. Multifamily residential development shall not take access to local streets.
H.
Open space. Open space shall be provided to meet active and passive use requirements of the neighborhood in accordance with the following requirements and also subject to the provisions of Section 17.060.190.
1.
At least ten (10) percent of the total site area or any multifamily development shall be set aside as common open space, additional open space shall be provided in accordance with Section 17.060.190. The common open space shall be suitable for active or passive recreational use. Common open space areas shall be centrally placed within the neighborhood. Common open space may include pools, tennis courts, and tot lots. Common open space shall not be counted toward nor located in required zoning district setbacks.
2.
A minimum of sixty (60) square feet of private open space shall be provided for each ground-level dwelling unit and each dwelling unit that is accessible from a walk out basement. Private areas should allow only limited access and be enclosed to ensure privacy. Private areas typically include yards, balconies and patios.
I.
Vehicular circulation and parking.
1.
Street layout. The layout of streets shall provide for safe operation of vehicles within the neighborhood. Excessively straight and wide streets encourage high-speed traffic and should be avoided. Curvilinear designs, reduced street widths and culs-de-sac create stronger neighborhood environments.
2.
Parking area layout. Double loaded parking areas along private streets or drives are generally not acceptable. Parking areas shall be clustered and separated from the street.
3.
Parking enclosures. Parking enclosures shall be designed and sited so as to compliment the primary structures and to provide visual relief from extensive pavement area.
J.
Pedestrian circulation.
1.
Pedestrian linkages. Pedestrian access shall be designed to provide reasonable linkages of dwelling units to neighborhood facilities such as recreation, services, mail and parking.
2.
Landscaping details. Pedestrian systems shall incorporate landscaping details to increase the visual interest and character of the neighborhood.
3.
Landscaping. Landscaping shall be designed in sufficient form, quantity and location to reduce, to the greatest extent possible, negative impacts affecting the site and adjacent properties and to increase the sense of neighborhood scale, character and identify.
K.
Architectural design. The design of multifamily housing is a key element in determining the character of a neighborhood. The architectural features shall create a strong feeling of identity through design principles of scale, harmony, rhythm and balance.
1.
Building facades shall be articulated by using color, arrangement or change in materials to emphasize the facade elements. The planes of exterior walls shall be varied in height, depth and direction. Extremely long facades shall be designed with sufficient building articulation and landscaping to avoid monotonous or overpowering institutional appearance.
2.
Materials selected for multifamily projects shall be durable and low maintenance with one hundred (100) percent of the overall structure consisting of brick, stone or other masonry materials as may be approved by the Planning Commission. Certain exceptions may be made for unique structure designs such as gables.
3.
Natural, non-primary, or muted colors are required. Primary colors shall be limited to accent colors only.
4.
Plain concrete finish shall not be exposed by more than twelve (12) inches in any area of public view. Special concrete textures or other treatments may be permitted by the Commission on a case-by-case basis.
5.
New multifamily residential developments shall respect the scale and character of the adjacent residential neighborhood. Attention to views, building scale and orientation, proximity to adjacent uses, location of driveways, noise, lighting and landscape should be respected.
a.
The architectural design of each unit or building shall impart a feeling of neighborhood scale. Units shall be designed with vertical and horizontal offsets to break up rooflines, define private outdoor areas, allow greater views, and admit light and air to unit interiors. Large, blank wall surfaces shall be avoided. Windows and projecting wall surfaces shall be used to break up larger wall surfaces and establish visual interest.
b.
The same level of architectural design and quality of materials shall be applied to all sides of the building. The side and rear elevations, garages, carports, and all accessory structures shall maintain the same level of design, aesthetic quality, and architectural compatibility.
c.
Screening from the street of all outdoor refuse areas, ground mounted mechanical equipment, utilities, and banks of meters shall be provided. The screening of these items is to be architecturally compatible with the major building components and shall include landscaping.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.140)
A.
Pawn shops shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
B.
No license for engaging in the business of pawnbroker shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) per each twelve thousand (12,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.145)
Outdoor recreation and entertainment uses shall be located on arterials or collectors. Public activity areas shall be located at least two hundred (200) feet from any adjacent residential zoning district.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.150)
A satellite dish antennae shall be allowed as an accessory use only as follows and subject to the following performance standards:
A.
Ground-mounted.
1.
In residential districts, a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna shall be subject to the following performance standards:
a.
The maximum height shall be thirteen (13) feet from the grade where it is mounted.
b.
The antenna shall be located within the rear yard and shall be located a distance inside all property lines at least equal to its height. In case of a corner lot, the antenna shall not be located closer to the street than the main structure. In the case of a double frontage lot, the antenna shall not be located closer to the rear street right-of-way than the rear building line.
c.
All cables and lines serving the antenna shall be located underground.
d.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
e.
The antenna shall be screened to the fullest extent possible without interfering with the operation of the antenna.
2.
In commercial districts, a ground-mounted satellite dish antenna shall be subject to the following performance standards:
a.
The maximum height shall be thirty (30) feet from the grade where it is mounted.
b.
The antenna shall be located behind the required yard setbacks of each district.
c.
The antenna shall be screened to the fullest extent possible without interfering with the operation of the antenna.
d.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
B.
Roof-mounted. In commercial districts, a roof-mounted satellite dish antenna is permitted subject to the following performance standards.
1.
The antenna shall not extend more than thirteen (13) feet above the roof surface.
2.
No antenna shall be utilized as a sign.
3.
Any antenna of a temporary nature shall not be on the premises over seventy-two (72) hours.
4.
Any antenna shall be concealed by architectural building features or otherwise screened if such positioning is not possible.
C.
Exemptions. The following antennas are exempt from the regulations of this section to the extent preempted by Federal law:
1.
Satellite earth station antennas two (2) meters or less in diameter, if located in a nonresidential district; satellite dish antennas one (1) meter or less in diameter, located on property within the exclusive use and control of the antenna user where the user has a direct or indirect ownership interest in the property and that is designed to receive direct broadcast satellite service, including direct-to-home satellite service;
2.
Satellite dish antennas one (1) meter or less in diameter or diagonal measurement that are designed to receive video programming services via multi-point distribution services, including multi-channel/multi-point distribution services, instructional television fixed services, and local multi-point distribution services; and
3.
Satellite dish or other antennas that are designed to only receive television broadcast or other communication signals.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.160)
In any district where private or parochial schools are permitted, the following additional requirements shall be met:
A.
For each one hundred (100) students or fraction thereof, the site shall contain one and two-tenths (1.2) acres of land.
B.
Each principal building shall be located at least twenty-five (25) feet from all property lines.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.170)
Single-family attached development shall be subject to the standards of the underlying zoning district, as modified by the following standards.
A.
Lot width. Each single-family attached dwelling unit shall be located on an individual lot having a minimum width of thirty-five (35) feet.
B.
Setbacks. No interior side setback shall be required on the "attached" side of a lot containing a single-family attached dwelling unit. The interior setback standards of the underlying zoning district shall apply to "end" units in a single-family attached development. End units are those that are attached to other dwelling units on only one side.
C.
Primary facade. To ensure that garages do not dominate the primary facade of any attached single-family dwelling, garages, car ports or overhead doors shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the overall area of the primary facade.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.180)
A.
Internal pedestrian sidewalks shall compliment the overall parking lot layout, landscaping design and storefronts of the overall development. Pedestrian ways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of special pavers, bricks, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and the attractiveness of the sidewalks.
B.
Building facades that are one hundred (100) feet or greater in length shall incorporate recesses and projections along at least twenty (20) percent of the length of the building facade, reflecting the archetype of the overall shopping center.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.190)
A.
Small loan businesses shall be limited to being a PUD (Planned Unit Development) in BP-2 (General/Professional Office) zoning districts. Such businesses in operation prior to the existence of this section shall be excluded from this subsection.
B.
No license for engaging in the business of a small loan business shall be issued when the issuance thereof would increase the number of such licenses outstanding and in force at that time to more than one (1) per each twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) inhabitants residing in the City.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.195)
Any parking area used for the overnight parking of buses and vehicles shall be located at least one hundred (100) feet from the lot line of a lot zoned R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4. Any such parking area shall be screened from view of R-1A, R-1, R-2, R-3 or R-4 districts by a landscape buffer as approved by the Planning Commission.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.200)
Electrical substations, gas regulator stations or telephone exchange facilities in any R1, R1A, R2, R3, or R4 dwelling district shall be subject to the following regulations:
A.
No public office, repair or storage facilities shall be maintained in connection with such substations or exchanges.
B.
The building housing any such facility shall be designed and constructed to conform to the general character of the neighborhood.
C.
The area on which the facility is located shall be landscaped and maintained in conformance with Section 17.080.
D.
Where all facilities and equipment are entirely within a completely enclosed building, the minimum lot shall be as follows: lot width shall not be less than the total width of the building plus the total of the minimum required side yards; lot depth shall not be less than the depth of the building plus the minimum required front yard, plus the two (2) foot minimum rear yard.
E.
Where facilities or equipment are located outside the completely enclosed building, no such facilities or equipment shall be located closer than fifteen (15) feet of any side or rear lot line.
F.
If transformers are exposed, there shall be provided, an enclosed fence or wall, at least six (6) feet in height, and adequate to shield view and noise of the same and to screen from the outside view the handling of materials on the premises.
G.
Off-street parking facilities shall be as required by Section 17.070.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.210)
Vehicle/Equipment Sales, Vehicle/Equipment Storage Yards and Vehicle Repair (Limited and General) and all other parking areas installed prior to the date of the ordinance from which this title is derived shall consist of a dust-free surface.
(Zoning Ord. 2009, § 17.050.220)
Artisan/maker boutique (as defined herein) shall be allowed by special use permit in the "UCD" Uptown Collinsville District, and the B-2 and B-4 Commercial Districts, permitted by-right within the "M-1", and as a planned use within the "BP3" and "BP4" Business Park Districts. The following requirements shall apply to all artisan/maker boutiques:
A.
No land or building devoted to such uses shall be used or occupied in any manner so as to create dangerous, injurious, noxious, or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, or other hazard; noise or vibration, smoke, dust, odor, or other form of air pollution; heat, cold, dampness, glare, electrical or other disturbance; liquid or solid refuse or waste; or other substance, condition, or element in such a manner or in such an amount as to affect adversely the surrounding area or adjoining premises.
B.
Shall include a retail area, such as a sales floor, gift shop, or tasting room.
C.
Outdoor activity, if authorized, shall be so located or obscured by a sight-proof fence or wall to screen the ground-level view from any public right-of-way or residential use. Stored materials shall neither be piled nor stacked higher than the fence or wall.
D.
All applicable state and local liquor, health, food handling, safety, gaming, and other relevant licensing requirements shall be adhered to.
E.
Provisions limiting outdoor activities and hours of operation, and other performance standards as determined by the governing body shall be included in the permit authorizing such use.
(Ord. No. 17-6, § 3, 1-23-2017)
Tobacco stores shall be limited to special uses within the B-2, B-3, B-4, CP-1, and M-1 zoning districts and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 17.100 (special use permits). The following requirements shall apply to all tobacco stores as defined in Section 17.020.020:
A.
No property line of a retail tobacco store may be located within one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet of the property line of another retail tobacco store or of a cannabis dispensary.
B.
No property line of a retail tobacco store may be located within one hundred (100) feet of the property line of a school or daycare facility.
C.
The number of tobacco stores operating in the City shall not exceed one (1) tobacco store per each five thousand (5,000) inhabitants residing in the City.
D.
Regulations/requirements. The operator of a retail tobacco store must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, and city ordinances.
(Ord. No. 25-27, § 3, 2-25-2025)