The commercial district regulations are intended to provide a suitable setting for the commingling of a variety of retail shopping, commercial service, and small office uses capable of fulfilling most of the daily living requirements of Village residents. The regulations of the district are designed to accommodate retail and service commercial uses in a manner that will minimize interference with area traffic patterns and ensure a high standard of side layout, design, and landscaping.

The C-1 General Commercial District is intended to be located only along or at the convergence of major arterial roadways where it can be sufficiently buffered from adjacent residential development.

The following uses and no other are permitted as of right in the C-1 district:

1.

Retail Business Uses.

a.

Air condition sales and service.

b.

Antique shops.

c.

Appliance sales and service.

d.

Banquet hall.

e.

Bicycle sales and service.

f.

Business machine sales and service.

g.

Cigar, cigarette, and tobacco stores.

h.

Convenience stores.

i.

Electrical supply and equipment stores.

j.

Farm supply stores.

k.

Feed and grain stores.

l.

Florists.

m.

Grocery stores.

n.

Hardware and home improvement stores.

o.

Lawn mower sales and service.

p.

Restaurant (without drive-through).

q.

Plumbing appliance and equipment stores.

r.

Tool sales and service.

s.

Retail business uses, general, except as noted elsewhere.

t.

Tire, battery and accessory sales and service.

u.

Bars and taverns.

2.

Service Uses.

a.

Ambulance service.

b.

Banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and other financial institutions (without drive-through).

c.

Barber and beauty shops.

d.

Blue printing, copying, and small duplicating establishments.

e.

Currency exchanges.

f.

Dry cleaners (except industrial laundries/dry-cleaning plants).

g.

Employment agencies.

h.

Insurance agents.

i.

Furniture cleaning, upholstery and repair shops.

j.

Glass cutting and glazing services.

k.

Travel agencies.

l.

Service uses, general, except as noted elsewhere.

3.

Office and Professional Uses

a.

Political organization offices.

b.

Real estate sales and brokerage offices.

c.

Office and professional uses, general, except as noted elsewhere.

4.

Health, Medical, and Care Facilities.

a.

Drug stores and pharmacies (without drive-through).

b.

Health treatment centers.

c.

Hospitals.

d.

Medical appliance and supply stores.

e.

Medical offices.

5.

Public and Utility Uses.

a.

Fire stations.

b.

Government offices.

c.

Police stations.

d.

Post offices.

e.

Village uses, buildings, and facilities, subject to section 1-3.

6.

Cultural, Recreational, and Entertainment Uses.

a.

Athletic fields.

b.

Billiard and pool halls.

c.

Bowling alleys.

d.

Clubs, lodges, and fraternal organizations.

e.

Dance halls and studios.

f.

Golf courses.

g.

Gymnasiums: school and park.

h.

Health clubs.

i.

Ice skating rinks: indoor.

j.

Libraries.

k.

Theaters.

l.

Parks and playgrounds.

m.

Swimming pools and clubs.

n.

Tennis, racquetball, handball, and other private recreational club.

7.

Agriculture Uses, Buildings, and Facilities. Agriculture uses, buildings, and facilities lawfully existing as of the effective date of this code, subject to the nonconformity regulations of chapter 10 and the regulations contained in section 8-6.

8.

Similar and Compatible Uses. Other uses that are similar and compatible to those allowed as permitted uses in the C-1 District, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

(Ord. No. 19-2021, § 2, 7-20-2021)

The following uses may be permitted in the C-1 district, subject to the issuance of a special use permit as provided in section 11-11 of this code and subject to the additional standards set forth in this section.

1.

Planned Unit Developments. Planned unit developments, but only subject to the special procedures and standards set forth in section 11-12 of this code.

2.

Retail Business Uses.

a.

Agriculture implement sales and service.

b.

Automobile, motorcycle, and truck sales and service.

c.

Boat sales and service.

d.

Building materials and garden supply stores.

e.

Permanent outdoor seating areas accessory to bars, restaurants, and taverns.

3.

Service Uses.

a.

Animal hospitals and veterinary clinics.

b.

Animal pounds and shelters.

c.

Automobile repair and service.

d.

Banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and other financial institutions (with drive-through).

e.

Car wash facilities.

f.

Equipment rental and leasing.

g.

Gas stations.

h.

Hotels and motels.

i.

Motor vehicle rental agencies.

j.

Parcel pick-up and delivery services.

k.

Restaurants (with drive-through).

4.

Health, Medical, and Care Facilities.

a.

Day care centers.

b.

Drug stores and pharmacies (with drive-through).

c.

Nursery schools.

d.

Medical laboratories.

5.

Public and Utility Uses. Public and utility uses, except those uses exempt under section 1-3.

a.

Forest preserves, nature preserves and sanctuaries.

b.

Radio and television broadcasting facilities.

c.

Railroad stations.

d.

Utility substations.

e.

Sewage treatment and distribution facilities.

f.

Water treatment and distribution facilities.

g.

Water wells, reservoirs, towers, and storage facilities.

6.

Educational Uses.

a.

Colleges and universities.

b.

Barber and beauty schools.

c.

Business and technical schools.

d.

Personnel training centers.

e.

Trade and vocational schools.

7.

Assembly uses. Assembly uses pursuant to section 8-5 of this code.

8.

New Agricultural Uses, Buildings, and Facilities. New agricultural uses, buildings, and facilities established after the effective date of this code, subject to the regulations contained in section 8-6.

9.

Similar and Compatible Uses. Other uses that are similar and compatible to those allowed as special uses in the C-1 District, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

10.

Cannabis dispensaries, cannabis craft growers, and medical cannabis dispensaries, subject to section 8-10 of this code. All other cannabis business establishments are prohibited.

(Ord. No. 19-2019, § 2, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 19-2021, § 2, 7-20-2021)

A.

Site Plan Review. Any exterior construction, change in use, or increase in the intensity of an existing use in the C-1 District, excluding normal repair and maintenance activities, shall require site plan review in accordance with section 11-14 of this code.

B.

Operation within an Enclosed Structure. All business, service, storage, and display of goods shall be conducted within completely enclosed structures, except for the following:

1.

Agricultural uses subject to section 8-6 of this code.

2.

Automobile service stations.

3.

Motor vehicle rentals.

4.

Motor vehicle sales.

5.

Off-street parking and loading.

6.

Temporary outdoor seating areas accessory to bars, restaurants, and taverns, subject to a temporary use permit, and permanent outdoor seating areas accessory to bars, restaurants, and taverns pursuant to a special use permit.

7.

Refuse disposal area.

8.

Sale or display of merchandise sold or offered for sale through vending machines, provided the machines do not occupy an aggregate ground area of more than 16 square feet.

9.

Accessory uses, subject to section 8-1 of this code.

10.

Temporary uses, subject to section 8-3 of this code.

C.

Exterior of Buildings.

1.

No exterior wall facing any road or street of any building in the C-1 District shall be constructed using any of the following materials: wrinkled aluminum, unfinished masonry cinder block, vinyl, or plastic or similar materials.

2.

Not more than 65 percent of the square foot area of any side of the exterior wall of any building, other than a wall facing a road or street as described in section 1, shall be constructed of the following materials: wrinkled aluminum, unfinished masonry cinder block, vinyl, or plastic or similar materials.

A.

Accessory Structures and Uses. Accessory structures and uses are subject to the provisions of section 8-1 of this code.

B.

Temporary Uses. Temporary uses are subject to the provisions of section 8-3 of this code.

C.

Antennas and Support Structures. Antennas and support structures are subject to the provisions of section 8-7 of this code.

D.

Site Development Regulations. The site development regulations applicable in the commercial district, including parking, signs, fencing, landscaping, trees, lighting, storm water, utilities, access ways, and performance standards are set forth in chapters 8 and 9 of this title, and in the Village Code.

E.

Agricultural Uses. Agricultural uses are subject to the provisions of section 8-6 of this code.

A.

Requirements. The building height, lot area, setback, lot coverage, lot width, and floor area ratio (FAR) requirements applicable in the C-1 District are set forth in the table on the following page. Where the Village has approved specific bulk, space, and yard requirements for developments existing as of the date of approval of this code that are different than the otherwise applicable district requirements, those special requirements will apply. Thus, owners of land subject to special zoning or annexation approvals or private covenants, conditions, or restrictions should consult these approvals to determine whether supplemental or more restrictive regulations will apply. Footnote references appear in subsection B of this section at the end of the table.

B.

Notes.

1.

Lot Area Combined. Property in the C-1 District may be combined with immediately abutting property in the O-1 or I-1 to meet the minimum area requirement.

2.

Height Exceptions. Agricultural buildings and religious steeples and towers may exceed the maximum permitted height as set forth in section 8-6 (agricultural buildings) and section 8-5 (assembly uses) of this code.

3.

Special Setback Abutting Residential District. Where a lot line abuts a Residential Zoning District, the off-street parking and loading areas shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the abutting lot line.