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Evanston City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 13

TRANSITIONAL MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS

6-13-1-1. - LAND USE INTERPRETATION.

All applications for a permitted use, administrative review use or special use set forth in each zoning district shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for a use interpretation, pursuant to the standards and procedures set forth in Section 6-3-9 "Administrative Interpretations," of this Title.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 33, 5-10-2021)

6-13-1-2. - ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES.

Accessory uses and structures that are incidental to the permitted, administrative review uses and special uses in the transitional manufacturing districts are allowed in the districts and yards specified in Section 6-4-6, "Accessory Uses and Structures," of this Title.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 33, 5-10-2021)

6-13-1-3. - SITE PLAN REVIEW.

Applications for development approval for properties within the transitional manufacturing districts shall be subject to site plan review in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3, "Implementation and Administration," of this Title, and Title 4, Chapter 14, "Design and Project Review," of this Code, as amended.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. No. 50-O-14, § 13, 10-27-2014)

6-13-1-4. - COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

Any use established in a transitional manufacturing district after the effective date hereof shall be so operated as to comply with all applicable local, state and federal standards for such uses including, but not limited to, the control of noise, vibration, air pollution, fire and explosive hazards, toxic substances, water pollution, and glare. Any use already established on the effective date hereof shall be permitted to be altered, enlarged, expanded or modified providing that the addition conforms to such standards.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-1-5. - OFF STREET PARKING AND LOADING.

Off street parking and loading facilities shall be provided for the transitional manufacturing districts in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 16, "Off Street Parking And Loading," of this Title.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-1-6. - LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING.[15]

Landscaping and screening shall be provided for the transitional manufacturing districts in accordance with the regulations set forth in Chapter 17, "Landscaping And Screening," of this Title.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

Footnotes:
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See Title 4, Chapter 12 of this Code.


6-13-1-7. - SIGNS.

Signs in the transitional manufacturing districts shall comply with the applicable sign regulations set forth in the City of Evanston sign ordinance.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-1-8. - OUTDOOR STORAGE AS AN ACCESSORY USE.

Outdoor storage shall be permitted in the transitional manufacturing districts in interior side and rear yards of lots abutting a nonresidential use. Such storage areas shall be enclosed on all sides by an eight (8) foot solid fence and shall be subject to site plan review. Outdoor storage areas shall, in no case, exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total area of the zoning lot in the MU district and twenty-five percent (25%) of the total area of the zoning lot in the MUE and MXE districts.

(Ord. 88-O-09)

6-13-1-9. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION.

Any historic landmark structure located in a transitional manufacturing district shall be subject to the provisions of the historic preservation ordinance and the additional requirements as set forth in Chapter 15, "Special Purpose And Overlay Districts," of this Title. See Appendix C of this Title for a list of historic landmark structures in Evanston, by address.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-1-10. - PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS.

In addition to the general requirements for planned developments set forth in Section 6-3-6, "Planned Developments," of this Title the Land Use Commission shall not recommend approval of, nor shall the City Council adopt a planned development unless they shall determine in the transitional manufacturing districts, based on written findings of fact, that the planned development adheres to the standards set forth herein.

(A)

General Conditions:

1.

Each planned development shall be compatible with surrounding development and not be of such a nature in height, bulk, or scale as to exercise any influence contrary to the purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance as set forth in Section 6-1-2, "Purpose And Intent," of this Title.

If the proposed planned development is for a property listed as an Evanston landmark, or for property located within an historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places or for property located within a historic district so designated by the Evanston preservation Commission, the planned development shall be compatible with the "Secretary of the interior's standards for rehabilitation" as set forth in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.

2.

Each planned development shall be compatible with and implement the adopted comprehensive general plan, as amended, any adopted land use or urban design plan specific to the area, this zoning ordinance, and any other pertinent City planning and development policies, particularly in terms of:

(a)

Land use.

(b)

Land use intensity.

(c)

Housing.

(d)

Preservation.

(e)

Environmental.

(f)

Traffic impact and parking.

(g)

Impact on schools, public services and facilities.

(h)

Essential character of the downtown district, the surrounding residential neighborhood, and abutting residential lots.

(i)

Neighborhood planning.

(j)

Conservation of the taxable value of land and buildings throughout the City, and retention of taxable land on tax rolls.

3.

Each planned development shall be completed within two (2) years of the issuance of the special use permit for the planned development. If extensive or staged development is approved as part of the planned development, however, the two (2) year requirement may be extended to provide for a more reasonable time schedule. The expanded time schedule shall be adopted as part of the planned development and so noted on the special use permit for a planned development.

4.

No special use permit for a planned development shall be valid for a period longer than one (1) year unless a building permit is issued and construction is actually begun within that period and is diligently pursued to completion. The City Council may, however, for good cause shown, extend the one (1) year period for such time as it shall determine, without further hearing before the Land Use Commission. The City Council may, at its sole discretion, place conditions on the extension in order to assure that the planned development is diligently pursued to its completion.

5.

All landscaping treatment within the planned development shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in Chapter 17, "Landscaping and Screening," and shown on the required landscape plan submitted as part of the planned development application.

(B)

Site Controls and Standards: The following site controls and standards are established to provide a regulatory framework that will promote excellence in site design. Their establishment is not intended to restrict or inhibit the Design and Project Review Committee or the applicant from applying other site design principles and standards that may be applicable to the planned development being proposed and that may be found in the City's Manual of Design Guidelines or in common use by design professionals.

1.

For planned developments incorporating residential uses a minimum of forty-five percent (45%) of the total gross area of the planned development shall be devoted to usable open space. Said open space and its proposed treatment shall be depicted on the required landscape plan submitted as part of the planned development application.

2.

For planned developments incorporating manufacturing uses said uses shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. Outdoor storage of merchandise or production material may be permitted, provided the storage area consists of no more than ten percent (10%) of the subject site and further provided that the storage area is completely enclosed by screened fences, walls or landscaping designed to a height and density to shield the storage area from view when viewed from off the site.

3.

For all boundaries of the planned development not immediately abutting a dedicated and improved public street, there shall be provided a transition landscaped strip of at least five percent (5%) of the average depth of the lot or twenty-five (25) feet, whichever is greater, consisting of vegetative screening, fencing, or decorative walls in accordance with the Manual of Design Guidelines and Chapter 17, "Landscaping and Screening." The transition landscaped strip and its treatment shall be depicted on the required landscape plan and submitted as part of the planned development application.

4.

Walkways developed for a planned development shall form a logical, safe and convenient system for pedestrian access to all project facilities as well as any off-site designation likely to attract substantial pedestrian traffic. Walkways designed to be used by substantial numbers of children as play areas, routes to school or other principal destinations shall be located and safeguarded to minimize contacts with normal automobile traffic. Street crossings shall be located, designed, and marked to promote the utmost safety. Pedestrian-ways shall not be used by other automotive traffic.

5.

The location, construction and operation of parking, loading areas, and service areas, shall be designed to avoid adverse effects on residential uses within or adjoining the development and, where possible, provide additional parking beyond that required for the planned development to service the manufacturing district in which it is located.

6.

Principal vehicular access points shall be designed to permit smooth traffic flow with controlled turning movements and minimum hazards to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. If the planned development employs local streets within the development, said streets shall not be connected to streets outside the development in such a way as to encourage their use by through traffic.

7.

The planned development shall provide, if possible, for underground installation of utilities (including electricity and telephone) both in public ways and private extensions thereof. Provisions shall be made for acceptable design and construction of storm water control facilities including grading, gutter, piping, treatment of turf, and maintenance of facilities.

8.

For every planned development involving twenty (20) dwelling units or more there shall be provided a market feasibility statement that shall indicate the consumer market areas for all uses proposed in the development, the population potential of the area or areas to be served by the uses proposed and other pertinent information concerning the need or demand for such uses of land.

9.

For every planned development there shall be provided a traffic circulation impact study that shall show the effect of all proposed uses upon adjacent and nearby roads and highways. The study shall also show the amount and direction of anticipated traffic flow and clearly describe what road and traffic control improvements might become necessary as a result of the construction of the proposed development.

10.

The Zoning Administrator may, at his discretion, require of the applicant additional studies or impact analyses when he determines that a reasonable need for such investigation is indicated.

(C)

Development Allowances: As provided in Section 6-3-6, "Planned Developments," of this Title the Land Use Commission may recommend approval of, and the City Council may grant, site development allowances for planned developments. These allowances shall be limited as follows:

1.

The maximum height increase over that otherwise permitted in the transitional manufacturing districts shall be no more than fifteen (15) feet.

2.

The maximum increase in the number of dwelling units over that otherwise permitted in the transitional manufacturing districts shall be twenty-five percent (25%).

3.

The location and placement of buildings and structures may vary from that otherwise permitted in the transitional manufacturing districts, however, at no time, shall any building or structure be closer than twenty-five (25) feet to any lot line abutting a residential district.

4.

The maximum increase in floor area ratio over that otherwise permitted in the transitional manufacturing districts shall be 0.1.

(D)

Mandatory Planned Development Minimum Thresholds: Any proposed development the land use of which is listed among the permitted uses or special uses for the individual zoning district in which the subject property is located meeting any one (1) of the following characteristics may only be authorized as a planned development in accordance with Section 6-3-6 of this Title. For purposes of this Subsection, "new construction" is defined as construction that results in the zoning lot being improved with substantially new structures, and/or construction conforming to the definition of a "substantial rehabilitation and substantial additions" in Section 6-18-3 of this Title.

1.

The area of the zoning lot to be improved with new construction is in excess of thirty thousand (30,000) square feet.

2.

The development provides for the construction of more than twenty-four (24) new residential units. The required inclusionary housing dwelling units and associated bonus dwelling units are not counted towards the twenty-four (24) dwelling unit threshold when determining whether a planned development is required.

3.

The development plan for which application for a building permit is made contains more than twenty-four (24) units of any one (1) type or in any combination of any commercial, business, retail or office uses.

4.

The development plan for which application for a building permit is made contains more than twenty-four (24) units of any one (1) type or in any combination of any residential, commercial, business, retail, or office uses. The required inclusionary housing dwelling units and associated bonus dwelling units are not counted towards the twenty-four (24) dwelling unit threshold when determining whether a planned development is required.

5.

The development plan for which application for a building permit is made provides for the new construction of more than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area under one (1) roof for any commercial, business, retail or office use. For purposes of this Subsection, gross floor area excludes the area of any floors or portion of floors the volume of which is below the established grade but shall include all accessory areas, areas devoted to parking or loading, elevator shafts, stairwells, space used solely for heating, cooling, mechanical, electrical and mechanical penthouses, refuse rooms and uses accessory to the building, notwithstanding floor areas excluded from the calculation of gross floor area by Section 6-18-3 of this Title.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. 59-O-04; Ord. No. 50-O-14, § 14, 10-27-2014; Ord. No. 52-O-22, § 62, 6-27-2022; Ord. No. 53-O-25, § 2(Exh. A), 8-25-2025)

6-13-1-11. - TOWNHOUSE ORIENTATION.

Single-family attached dwelling units, commonly referred to as townhouses, shall have frontage on a public street.

(Ord. 95-O-09)

6-13-1-12. - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING BONUSES.

(A)

Any covered development, as defined under City Code Section 5-7-3, providing on-site affordable units and that is otherwise compliant with the City's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance is entitled to the following development bonuses:

1.

For developments providing five percent (5%) on-site affordable housing or ten percent (10%) on-site housing with public financing:

Commercial
(B, C, M, & O Districts)
Density +1 per Inclusionary Dwelling Unit
FAR +1.0
Parking No parking for Inclusionary Dwelling Unit
Height
Building Lot Coverage and Impervious Surface Coverage

 

2.

For developments providing ten percent (10%) on-site affordable housing or twenty percent (20%) on-site affordable housing with public financing:

Commercial
(B, C, M, & O Districts)
Density +2 per Inclusionary Dwelling Unit
FAR +1.0
Parking No parking for Inclusionary Dwelling Units
Height
Building Lot Coverage & Impervious Surface Coverage
Site Development Allowances for Planned Developments Majority vote of City Council required to exceed maximum Site Development Allowances for Planned Developments (instead of Supermajority vote)

 

3.

For covered developments and primarily affordable non-covered developments in non-TOD areas that provide on-site affordable units, the parking requirements for the entire development shall be reduced to:

Unit Size In TOD Area Outside TOD Area
0—1 Bedroom 0.55 parking spaces 0.75 parking spaces
2 Bedroom 1.1 parking space 1.25 parking spaces
3+ Bedroom 1.65 parking spaces 1.5 parking spaces

 

(B)

Residential developments processed as planned developments, shall have bonuses and reductions set forth in this Section calculated prior to the site development allowances set forth in Section 6-13-1-10.

(Ord. No. 117-O-16, § 6, 12-12-2016; Ord. No. 54-O-19, § 7, 7-8-2019)

6-13-2-1. - PURPOSE STATEMENT.

The MU transitional manufacturing district is intended to address those distinctive areas in Evanston where manufacturing and industrial uses have coexisted with residential uses in a manner in which neither have been affected adversely. The MU district will incorporate uses currently located in the area while also permitted those uses normally associated with manufacturing and industrial operations.

The MU district will also permit residential uses and shall provide for their continuance through the requirement of adequate, districtwide site controls designed to preserve the distinctive coexistence.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-2-2. - PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the MU district:

Business or vocational school.

Community center.

Craft alcohol production facility.

Cultural facility.

Dwelling—Single-family attached.

Dwelling—Single-family detached.

Dwelling—Two-family.

Dwellings—Multiple-family.

Educational institution—Private.

Educational institution—Public.

Government institution.

Light manufacturing.

Live-work units (subject to the general requirements of Section 6-4-13 of this Title).

Mixed-use market (provided the use does not exceed seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet).

Neighborhood garden.

Office.

Public utility.

Recreation center.

Religious institution.

Residential care home—Category I (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-4, "Residential Care Homes and Residential Residential Care Homes," of this Title).

Residential care home—Category II (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-4, "Residential Care Homes and Residential Residential Care Homes," of this Title).

Wholesale goods establishment.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. No. 3-O-14, § 15, 2-10-2014; Ord. No. 57-O-14, § 15, 6-9-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 42, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 8-O-17, § 13, 4-24-2017; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 27, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 82-O-21, § 13, 9-13-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 32, 7-24-2023)

6-13-2-2.5. - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MU district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5-16, "Administrative Review Uses," of this Title:

Commercial indoor recreation.

Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size and not exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

(Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 34, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 33, 7-24-2023)

6-13-2-3. - SPECIAL USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MU district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5, "Special Uses," of this Title:

Administrative review uses, pursuant to Section 6-3-5-16(B) "Applicable Uses".

Aquaponics.

Automobile repair service establishment.

Automobile service station.

Banquet hall.

Brew pub.

Cannabis craft grower.

Cannabis infuser.

Cannabis processor.

Cannabis transporter.

Commercial parking garage.

Commercial parking lot.

Funeral services excluding on site cremation.

Industrial service establishment.

Mixed-use market (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

Planned development (subject to the requirements of Section 6-13-1-10, "Planned Developments," of this Chapter and Section 6-3-6, "Planned Developments," of this Title).

Public transportation center.

Trade contractor.

Transitional shelter (subject to the special requirements of Section 6-3-5-11, "Additional Standards for a Special Use for Transitional Shelters," of this Title).

Transitional treatment facility—Category I (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-5, "Transitional Treatment Facilities," of this Title).

Transitional treatment facility—Category II (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-5, "Transitional Treatment Facilities," of this Title).

Urban farm, rooftop.

Warehouse establishment.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; amd. Ord. 58-O-02; Ord. No. 129-O-12, § 15, 1-14-2013; Ord. No. 56-O-14, § 10, 5-27-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 16, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 28, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 31-O-20, § 24, 2-24-2020; Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 35, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 34, 7-24-2023)

6-13-2-4. - LOT SIZE.

The minimum lot size requirements for the MU district are as follows:

(A)

Nonresidential Uses: The minimum lot size requirement for nonresidential uses in the MU district is six thousand (6,000) square feet.

(B)

Residential Uses:

1.

Single-family detached: Four thousand (4,000) square feet

2.

Two-family and single-family attached: Two thousand (2,000) square feet per dwelling unit

3.

Multiple-family: One thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per dwelling unit

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-2-5. - LOT WIDTH.

The minimum lot width requirements for the MU district are as follows:

(A)

Nonresidential Uses: The minimum lot width requirement for nonresidential uses in the MU district is thirty-five (35) feet.

(B)

Residential Uses:

Minimum Lot Width
1. Single-family detached Thirty-five (35) feet
2. Single-family attached dwelling units; three (3) or more Sixty (60) feet
3. Two-family Fifty (50) feet
4. Multiple-family Fifty (50) feet

 

(Ord. 95-O-09)

6-13-2-6. - YARD REQUIREMENTS.

The minimum yard requirements for the MU district are as follows:

(A) Nontransitional Yards:
1. Front yards Fifteen (15) feet
2. Side yard abutting a street Fifteen (15) feet
3. Side yard Fifteen (15) feet
4. Rear yard Twenty-five (25) feet
(B) Transitional Yards:
1. Front yard, side yards abutting a street, interior side yard, and rear yard Nonresidential uses abutting a residential use or district shall be required to provide a minimum transitional yard equal to ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot (up to a maximum twenty-five (25) feet). Such transitional buffer yards shall extend the entire length of the abutting residential use or district. Transitional buffer yard widths may be reduced as provided for in Chapter 17, "Landscaping And Screening," of this Title; parking prohibited.

 

(C)

Parking Location Control:

1.

Off street parking prohibited in any front or side yard abutting a street.

2.

Off street parking allowed in interior side yard when set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the side property line.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-2-7. - BUILDING HEIGHT.

The maximum building height in the MU district is forty-one (41) feet or three (3) stories, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-2-8. - FLOOR AREA RATIO.

The maximum floor area ratio in the MU district is 0.45.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-3-1. - PURPOSE STATEMENT.

The MUE transitional manufacturing - employment district is intended to address those distinctive areas in Evanston where manufacturing uses have coexisted in a compatible manner with residential uses. The MUE district recognizes the fact that these areas, while primarily manufacturing in nature, contain thriving residential neighborhoods that are desired to be preserved. Therefore, the MUE district is oriented towards manufacturing uses while also allowing, through the special uses procedure, residential uses. The MUE district shall provide for the continuance of the district's distinctive character through the requirement of adequate site controls and the site plan review process.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-3-2. - PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the MUE district:

Building materials establishment.

Business or vocational school.

Commercial parking garage.

Commercial parking lot.

Craft alcohol production facility.

Educational institution—Private.

Educational institution—Public.

Industrial service establishment.

Light manufacturing.

Live-work units (subject to the general requirements of Section 6-4-13 of this Title).

Mixed-use market (provided the use does not exceed seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet).

Neighborhood garden.

Office.

Public transportation center.

Public utility.

Trade contractor.

Vehicle storage establishment.

Warehouse establishment.

Wholesale goods establishment.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; Ord. No. 3-O-14, § 16, 2-10-2014; Ord. No. 57-O-14, § 16, 6-9-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 43, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 8-O-17, § 14, 4-24-2017; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 29, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 82-O-21, § 14, 9-13-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 35, 7-24-2023)

6-13-3-2.5. - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MUE district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5-16, "Administrative Review Uses," of this Title:

Commercial indoor recreation.

Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size and not exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

(Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 36, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 36, 7-24-2023)

6-13-3-3. - SPECIAL USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MUE district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5, "Special Uses," of this Title:

Administrative review uses, pursuant to Section 6-3-5-16(B) "Applicable Uses".

Aquaponics.

Automobile repair service establishment.

Automobile service station.

Banquet hall.

Brew pub.

Cannabis craft grower.

Cannabis infuser.

Cannabis processor.

Cannabis transporter.

Car wash.

Commercial outdoor recreation.

Community center.

Cultural facility.

Daycare center—Domestic animal.

Dwelling—Single-family attached.

Dwelling—Single-family detached.

Dwelling—Two-family.

Dwellings—Multiple-family.

Funeral services excluding on site cremation.

Kennel.

Media broadcasting tower.

Mixed-use market (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

Planned development (subject to the requirements of Section 6-13-1-10, "Planned Developments," of this Chapter and Section 6-3-6, "Planned Developments," of this Title).

Recreation center.

Religious institution.

Residential care home—Category I (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-4, "Residential Care Homes and Child Residential Care Homes," of this Title).

Residential care home—Category II (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-4, "Residential Care Homes and Child Residential Care Homes," of this Title).

Transitional shelter (subject to the special requirements of Section 6-3-5-11, "Additional Standards for a Special Use for Transitional Shelters," of this Title).

Transitional treatment facility—Category I (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-5, "Transitional Treatment Facilities," of this Title).

Transitional treatment facility—Category II (subject to the requirements of Section 6-4-5, "Transitional Treatment Facilities," of this Title).

Urban farm, rooftop.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93; amd. Ord. 58-O-02; Ord. No. 67-O-11, § 9, 9-12-2011; Ord. No. 129-O-12, § 16, 1-14-2013; Ord. No. 56-O-14, § 11, 5-27-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 17, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 30, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 31-O-20, § 3, 2-24-2020; Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 37, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 37, 7-24-2023)

6-13-3-4. - LOT SIZE.

The minimum lot size requirements for the MUE district are as follows:

(A)

Nonresidential Uses: There is no minimum lot size requirement for nonresidential uses in the MUE district.

(B)

Residential Uses:

1. Single-family detached Four thousand (4,000) square feet
2. Two-family and single-family attached Two thousand (2,000) square feet per dwelling unit
3. Multiple-family One thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per dwelling unit

 

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-3-5. - LOT WIDTH.

The minimum lot width requirements for the MUE district are as follows:

(A)

Nonresidential Uses: There minimum lot width requirement for nonresidential uses in the MUE district.

(B)

Residential Uses:

Minimum Lot Width
1. Single-family detached Thirty-five (35) feet
2. Single-family attached dwelling units; three (3) or more Sixty (60) feet
3. Two-family Fifty (50) feet
4. Multiple-family Fifty (50) feet

 

(Ord. 95-O-09)

6-13-3-6. - YARD REQUIREMENTS.

The minimum yard requirements for the MUE district are as follows:

(A) Nontransitional Yards:
1. Front yard Twenty (20) feet
2. Side yard abutting a street Twenty (20) feet
3. Interior side yard Fifteen (15) feet
4. Rear yard Twenty-five (25) feet
(B) Transitional Yards:
1. Front yards, side yards abutting a street, interior side yard, and rear yards Nonresidential uses immediately adjoining a residential use or district shall be required to provide a minimum transitional yard equal to ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot (up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) feet). Such transitional buffer yards shall extend the entire length of the abutting residential use or district. Transitional buffer yard widths may be reduced as provided for in Chapter 17, "Landscaping And Screening," of this Title.

 

(C)

Parking Location Control:

1.

Off street parking is prohibited in any front or side yard abutting a street.

2.

Off street parking is allowed in interior side yards when set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the side property line.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-3-7. - BUILDING HEIGHT.

The maximum building height in the MUE district is forty (40) feet or three (3) stories, whichever is less.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-3-8. - FLOOR AREA RATIO.

The maximum floor area ratio in the MUE district is 0.45.

(Ord. No. 43-O-93)

6-13-4-1. - PURPOSE STATEMENT.

The MXE mixed use employment district is intended to address those distinctive areas in Evanston where manufacturing and industrial uses have coexisted with residential uses in a manner in which neither have been affected adversely. The MXE district will incorporate uses currently located in the area while also permitting those uses normally associated with manufacturing and industrial operations.

The MXE district will also permit residential uses and shall provide for their continuance through the requirement of adequate, districtwide site controls designed to preserve the distinctive coexistence.

(Ord. 27-O-07)

6-13-4-2. - PERMITTED USES.

The following uses are permitted in the MXE district:

Artist studio.

Building materials establishment.

Business or vocational school.

Caterer.

Craft alcohol production facility.

Dwelling—Single-family attached.

Dwelling—Single-family detached.

Dwelling—Two-family.

Dwelling—Multiple-family.

Educational institution—Public.

Government institution.

Industrial service establishment.

Light manufacturing.

Live-work units (subject to the general requirements of Section 6-4-13 of this Title).

Mixed-use market (provided the use does not exceed seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet).

Neighborhood garden.

Office.

Public transportation center.

Public utility.

Residential care home—Category I.

Residential care home—Category II.

Restaurant, Type 1.

Retail goods establishment.

Retail services establishment.

Trade contractor.

Vehicle storage establishment.

Warehouse establishment.

Wholesale goods establishment.

(Ord. 27-O-07; Ord. No. 3-O-14, § 17, 2-10-2014; Ord. No. 57-O-14, § 17, 6-9-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 44, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 8-O-17, § 15, 4-24-2017; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 25, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 82-O-21, § 15, 9-13-2021; Ord. No. 90-O-22, § 2, 10-10-2022; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 38, 7-24-2023)

6-13-4-2.5. - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MXE district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5-16, "Administrative Review Uses," of this Title:

Commercial indoor recreation.

Mixed-use market (over seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet in size and not exceeding twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

Restaurant—Type 2.

(Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 38, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 90-O-22, § 3, 10-10-2022; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 39, 7-24-2023)

6-13-4-3. - SPECIAL USES.

The following uses may be allowed in the MXE district, subject to the provisions set forth in Section 6-3-5, "Special Uses," of this Title:

Administrative review uses, pursuant to Section 6-3-5-16(B) "Applicable Uses".

Aquaponics.

Automobile repair service establishment.

Automobile service station.

Banquet hall.

Brew pub.

Cannabis craft grower.

Cannabis infuser.

Cannabis processor.

Cannabis transporter.

Car wash.

Commercial outdoor recreation.

Commercial parking garage.

Commercial parking lot.

Community center.

Cultural facility.

Daycare center—Domestic animal.

Educational institution—Private.

Funeral services excluding on site cremation.

Kennel.

Media broadcasting tower.

Mixed-use market (over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in size).

Planned development.

Recreation center.

Religious institution.

Resale establishment.

Transitional shelter.

Transitional treatment facility—Category I.

Transitional treatment facility—Category II.

Urban farm, rooftop.

(Ord. 27-O-07; amd. Ord. 122-O-09; Ord. No. 67-O-11, § 10, 9-12-2011; Ord. No. 129-O-12, § 17, 1-14-2013; Ord. No. 56-O-14, § 12, 5-27-2014; Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 18, 8-11-2014; Ord. No. 105-O-18, § 26, 10-8-2018; Ord. No. 31-O-20, § 6, 2-24-2020; Ord. No. 48-O-21, § 39, 5-10-2021; Ord. No. 69-O-23, § 40, 7-24-2023)

6-13-4-4. - LOT SIZE.

The minimum lot size requirements for the MXE district are as follows:

Minimum Lot Size
(A) Nonresidential Uses: Six thousand (6,000) square feet
(B) Residential Uses:
1. Single-family detached Four thousand (4,000) square feet
2. Two-family and single-family attached Two thousand (2,000) square feet per dwelling unit
3. Multiple-family One thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet per dwelling unit

 

(Ord. 27-O-07)

6-13-4-5. - LOT WIDTH.

The minimum lot width requirement for the MXE district are as follows:

Minimum Lot Width
(A) Nonresidential Uses: Thirty-five (35) feet
(B) Residential Uses:
1. Single-family detached Thirty-five (35) feet
2. Single-family attached dwelling units; three (3) or more Sixty (60) feet
3. Two-family Thirty-five (35) feet
4. Multiple-family Fifty (50) feet

 

(Ord. 95-O-09)

6-13-4-6. - YARD REQUIREMENTS.

The minimum yard requirements for the MXE district are as follows:

(A) Front yards Ten (10) feet
(B) Side yard abutting a street Ten (10) feet
(C) Interior side yard Five (5) feet
(D) Rear yard when abutting or separated from a residential district by a street or alley Fifteen (15) feet
(E) Rear yard when abutting or separated from a nonresidential district by a street or alley Five (5) feet
(F) Parking location control:

 

1.

Off street parking prohibited in any front or side yard abutting a street.

2.

Off street parking allowed in interior side yard when set back a minimum of five (5) feet from the side property line.

(Ord. 27-O-07)

6-13-4-7. - BUILDING HEIGHT.

The maximum building height in the MXE district is forty-one (41) feet or three (3) stories, whichever is less.

(Ord. 27-O-07)

6-13-4-8. - FLOOR AREA RATIO.

The maximum floor area ratio permitted in the MXE district is 1.5.

(Ord. 27-O-07)