The O-1 Office/Research District is intended to provide areas within the village for the development of office buildings and research and development facilities. Activities within the O-1 District are limited to assure that the high quality of the environment is maintained within the district and to minimize off-site impacts.

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

1.

Office and Professional Uses.

a.

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

b.

Real estate sales and brokerage offices.

2.

Retail Uses. (only as an accessory use in a principal building).

a.

Business machine sales and services.

b.

Cigar, cigarette, and tobacco stores.

c.

Convenience stores.

d.

Florists.

3.

Service Uses. (only as an accessory use in a principal building).

a.

Banks, credit unions, savings and loans, and other financial institutions.

b.

Banquet halls.

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.

Restaurant.

i.

Travel agencies.

j.

Insurance agents.

4.

Health, Medical, and Care Facilities.

a.

Health treatment centers.

b.

Hospitals.

c.

Medical laboratories.

d.

Medical offices.

e.

Pharmacies

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.

Golf courses.

c.

Gymnasiums: school and park.

d.

Health clubs.

e.

Nature preserves and sanctuaries.

f.

Parks and playgrounds.

g.

Swimming clubs and pools.

h.

Tennis, racquetball, handball and other private recreational clubs.

7.

Educational Uses.

a.

Business and technical schools.

b.

Personnel training centers.

c.

Trade and vocational schools.

d.

Barber and beauty colleges.

8.

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.

9.

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

The following uses may be permitted in the O-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.

Services Uses. (only as an accessory use in a principal building).

a.

Any drive-through accessory to a bank, pharmacy, dry cleaner, restaurant, or other use.

b.

Hotels.

c.

Motor vehicle rental agencies.

3.

Health, Medical and Care Facilities.

a.

Day care centers.

b.

Nursery schools.

4.

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

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.

5.

Laboratories and Testing Facilities.

6.

Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment Uses.

a.

Auditoriums: private.

b.

Country clubs.

c.

Stables and riding academies.

7.

Colleges and Universities.

8.

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

9.

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.

10.

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

A.

Site Plan Review. Any exterior construction, change in use, or increase in the intensity of an existing use in the O-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 in the O-1 district shall be conducted within completely enclosed structures, except for the following:

1.

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

2.

Motor vehicle rentals.

3.

Off-street parking and loading.

4.

Outdoor seating areas accessory to bars, restaurants, and taverns.

5.

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

6.

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 O-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 office 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 O-1 district are set forth in the table on the following page. Where the Village has approved specific bulk, space, and yard requirements for subdivisions 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.

Nonconforming Lots. See section 5 of this code for lot requirements with respect to legal nonconforming lots of record.

2.

Calculation of Open Space. Open space shall be defined as the sum total of ground area continuously maintained unobstructed by buildings, other structures, or off-street parking or loading facilities. Walkways and bicycle paths shall be included in the calculation of open space even if covered with impervious surfaces.

3.

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.

4.

Special Setback Abutting Route 72 or Northwest Tollway (I-90). Where a corner or side yard lot line abuts Route 72 or the Northwest Tollway, the following special setback shall apply:

a.

Buildings: 100 feet.

b.

Off-street parking and loading: 50 feet.

5.

Special Setback Abutting Residential District. Where an interior side or rear lot line abuts a Residential Zoning District, a special transitional yard setback of 30 feet for buildings and off-street parking and loading shall apply. The use of landscape berms in transitional yards is desirable where appropriate.