The business districts of the Village of Godfrey shall consist of the following:

B-1 Neighborhood/Community Business District.

B-2 General Business District.

B-3 Central Business District.

B-4 Highway Business District.

The business districts are designated to reflect existing and historic business uses located in the village, as well as to take into account anticipated future development within the Village of Godfrey pursuant to the comprehensive plan and projected highway improvements within the village.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Establishment. Either of the following:

(a)

An institutional, business, commercial or industrial activity that is the sole occupant of one or more buildings or premises on a zone lot; or

(b)

An institutional, business, commercial or industrial activity that occupies a portion of a building or premises on a zone lot such that:

(1)

The activity is a logical and separate entity from the other activities within the building or premises and not a department of the whole; and

(2)

The activity has either a separate entrance from the exterior of the building, or a separate entrance from a common and clearly defined entryway that has direct access to the exterior of the building.

Floor area, gross (for the purpose of determining floor area ratio). The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of a building or structure from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the centerline of a wall separating two buildings, but excluding any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet.

Floor area, gross (for the purpose of determining requirements for off-street parking and off-street loading).

(a)

The floor area shall mean the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors of the building, or portion thereof, devoted to such use, including accessory storage areas located within selling or working space, such as counters, racks or closets, and any basement floor area devoted to retailing activities, to the production or processing of goods, or to business or professional offices.

(b)

Floor area for purposes of measurement for off-street parking spaces, however, shall not include floor area devoted to off-street parking or loading facilities, including aisles, ramps and maneuvering space; basement floor space not habitable or floor area occupied by permanently installed manufacturing or processing equipment, including telephone exchange equipment, electrical switchboard and transformers, air vents, elevator shafts and similar areas.

Floor area, net. The total of all floor areas of a building, excluding stairwells and elevator shafts, equipment rooms, interior vehicular parking or loading, and all floors below the first or ground floor, except when used or intended to be used for human habitation or service to the public.

Floor area ratio (F.A.R.). The gross floor area, in square feet, of all buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area, also in square feet.

Note: See other general definitions contained in section 60.112. Other definitions pertaining to the business districts may be defined in other portions of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The B-1 business district is primarily intended to accommodate low intensity retail, office and personal service uses adjacent to residential areas within the Village of Godfrey. The district is established to provide convenient locations for businesses which generally serve the needs of surrounding residents and the immediate community without disrupting the character of the neighborhood in which the use is located. It is not intended to accommodate retail uses which primarily attract passing motorists. Compatibility with nearby residences is paramount and should be reflected in the design and site layout of buildings and structures within the district. The use in the B-1 district should constitute an integral part of the neighborhood in which it is located and should be a low impact usage.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the B-1 district is five acres.

(b)

Yard requirements. In the B-1 district the following yard requirements, in addition to those in section 60.206, shall apply:

(1)

Front yard. In every zoning lot in the B-1 district a front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth shall be provided.

(2)

Side yard. A side yard of a minimum of ten feet shall be provided, except when such use abuts a residential district or use, in which case an additional ten-foot side yard shall exist to provide screening.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet.

(c)

Height. The maximum height of any building located in the B-1 zoning district shall be 2½ stories or 35 feet, whichever is greater.

(d)

Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio for buildings within the B-1 zoning district shall not exceed 1.2.

(e)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the B-1 zoning district shall be 60 percent.

(f)

Outdoor storage/outdoor displays. There shall be no outdoor storage or displays of materials or other items in the B-1 zoning district.

(g)

Trash disposal facilities. All outdoor trash or disposal facilities within the B-1 zoning district shall be located in the rear of the zoning lot and the building located on the lot. All such facilities shall be appropriately screened from adjoining properties and in a manner which is compatible with the building site design for the zoning lot. Any such outdoor trash or disposal system must be maintained to avoid the existence of litter or the dispersal of trash outside the enclosure or the zoning lot. The accumulation of litter or trash is not permitted. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(h)

Illumination. In the B-1 zoning district, illumination of buildings and structures shall be controlled so as to preclude the spillage of light onto adjoining residential uses or lots. Also, see section 60.208 for additional requirements.

(i)

Noise. No use in the B-1 zoning district shall create sound levels which exceed standards established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for uses adjacent to a residential area. This shall not, however, preclude the imposition of a higher requirement in circumstances where adjoining property owners or occupants can show the existence of a nuisance created by sound generated from a zoning lot within the B-1 zoning district. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(j)

Odorous matter. The emission of any odorous matter from any property in the zoning of the zoning lot or in concentrations which create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the boundaries of the zoning lot is prohibited. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(k)

Screening. In all circumstances where a zoning lot in the B-1 zoning district adjoins or abuts a residential use or residentially zoned lot, screening shall be provided between the B-1 zoning lot and such other lot. The screening shall be subject to approval by the zoning administrator and shall be adequate to provide a visual barrier between the lots so as to insure that uses upon the B-1 lot do not adversely impact the residential lot. Also, see section 60.216 for additional requirements.

(l)

Manufacturing prohibited. No manufacturing or processing of materials shall occur in the B-1 zoning district for off-premises consumption or use. Only incidental processing may occur on a zoning lot in the B-1 zoning district.

(m)

Water and sewer. Public water and public sanitary sewers shall be provided to all zoning lots in a B-1 zoning district, unless otherwise approved upon application.

(n)

Parking. See section 60.201 et seq., for requirements regarding off-street parking and loading facilities.

(o)

Fencing. See section 60.207 et seq., for requirements regarding fences, walls, buffer strips and similar structures.

(p)

Access to public street. See section 60.203 for requirements regarding access to public streets.

(q)

Slope. See section 60.204 for requirements regarding slope.

(r)

Lot requirements. See section 60.205 for requirements regarding lots.

(s)

Storm drainage. See section 60.209 for requirements regarding storm drainage requirements.

(t)

Signage. See section 60.210 for requirements regarding signage requirements.

(u)

Temporary structures. See section 60.213 et seq., regarding temporary structures.

(v)

Wholesale prohibited. Wholesale sales, other than those which are occasional are prohibited in the B-1 district.

(w)

Occupancy limitation. No separate business establishment in the B-1 zoning district shall occupy more than 5,000 square feet of floor space.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Within the B-1 neighborhood/community business district, the following uses will be permitted without special permit or authorization. Uses which are not expressly permitted below, or which have not been approved as permitted uses or special uses, upon application, are prohibited:

(a)

Retail trade and personal service business establishments intended to serve the immediate neighborhood and community within the vicinity of the zoning lot.

(b)

Professional offices and business offices having minimal traffic volume.

(c)

Government uses and buildings.

(d)

Child and adult daycare centers, subject to the requirements of section 60.214.

(e)

Residential health care facilities.

(f)

Public utility facilities and structures. See section 60.217.

(g)

Single-family residential use on any story except the first story, basements or accessory structures.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the B-1 neighborhood business district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district, Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope of the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit, All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code. Related accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

All those uses that are permitted in district B-2, together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such district.

(b)

Short-term rentals as that term is defined at section 60.501.

(Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 44-2023, § 7, 12-5-2023)

Accessory uses are permitted in the B-1 zoning district which are consistent with the activities conducted on the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be supplementary to the principal permitted uses of the zoning lot and may include parking and loading facilities.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the B-1 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the B-1 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The B-2 zoning district is primarily intended to accommodate a wide range of retail, service and office uses, but with a lesser intensity than the B-4 highway business district. Typically, this district would be located along thoroughfares and at the intersections of collector streets and arterial streets within the Village of Godfrey. Establishments located in the B-2 zoning district would generally serve the local community and, to a lesser extent, passing motorists, but typically with an emphasis on smaller scale operations than would be found in the B-4 highway business district. Within the village, business development along Delmar Avenue and Illinois Route 3 would generally fall within the B-2 category.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the B-2 district is five acres.

(b)

Yard requirements. In the B-2 district the following yard requirements, in addition to those in section 60.206, shall apply:

(1)

Front yard. In every zoning lot in the B-2 district a front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth shall be provided.

(2)

Side yard. A side yard of a minimum of ten feet shall be provided, except when such use abuts a residential district or use, in which case an additional ten-foot side yard shall exist to provide screening.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet.

(c)

Height. The maximum height of any building located in the B-2 zoning district shall be 2½ stories or 35 feet, whichever is greater.

(d)

Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio for buildings within the B-2 zoning district shall not exceed 1.5.

(e)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the B-2 zoning district shall be 75 percent.

(f)

Outdoor storage/outdoor displays. Outdoor displays are permitted under the following conditions:

(1)

The outdoor display area may not exceed 25 percent of the ground floor area of the principal building containing the retail or service use on the zoning lot.

(2)

The outdoor display is maintained in a neat and sanitary condition. Junk, debris, and trash shall not be allowed to accumulate in the outdoor display area.

(3)

The outdoor display area is located completely on private property and on the same zoning lot as the principal building containing the retail or service use on the zoning lot.

(4)

The outdoor display area is not located in a required parking area or a required side yard area.

(5)

The outdoor display area conforms to the yard requirements of this Ordinance.

(6)

The outdoor display area does not interfere with the traffic flow onto or off the zoning lot or with the pedestrian flow into or out of the principal building located on the zoning lot, and the use meets all fire code and other similar requirements.

(7)

Outdoor displays which are of a seasonal nature, for example Christmas trees, shall be removed and the site cleaned when the season to which the display or sales pertain is concluded.

(g)

Trash disposal facilities. All outdoor trash or disposal facilities within the B-2 zoning district shall be located in the rear of the zoning lot and the building located on the lot. All such facilities shall be appropriately screened from adjoining properties and in a manner which is compatible with the building site design for the zoning lot. Any such outdoor trash or disposal system must be maintained to avoid the existence of litter or the dispersal of trash outside the enclosure or the zoning lot. The accumulation of litter or trash is not permitted. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(h)

Illumination. In the B-2 zoning district, illumination of buildings and structures shall be controlled so as to preclude the spillage of light onto adjoining residential uses or lots. Also, see section 60.208 for additional requirements.

(i)

Noise. No use in the B-2 zoning district shall create sound levels which exceed standards established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for uses adjacent to a residential area. This shall not, however, preclude the imposition of a higher requirement in circumstances where adjoining property owners or occupants can show the existence of a nuisance created by sound generated from a zoning lot within the B-2 zoning district. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(j)

Odorous matter. The emission of any odorous matter from any property in the B-2 zoning district in concentrations which are readily detectible at any point along the boundaries of the zoning lot or in concentrations which create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the boundaries of the zoning lot is prohibited. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(k)

Screening. In all circumstances where a zoning lot in the B-2 zoning district adjoins or abuts a residential use or residentially zoned lot, screening shall be provided between the B-2 zoning lot and such other lot. The screening shall be subject to approval by the zoning administrator and shall be adequate to provide a visual barrier between the lots so as to insure that uses upon the B-2 lot do not adversely impact the residential lot. Also, see section 60.216 for additional requirements.

(l)

Manufacturing prohibited. No manufacturing or processing of materials shall occur in the B-2 zoning district for off-premises consumption or use. Only incidental processing of materials may occur on a zoning lot in the B-2 zoning district.

(m)

Water and sewer. Public water and public sanitary sewers shall be provided to all zoning lots in a B-2 zoning district, unless otherwise approved upon application.

(n)

Parking. See section 60.201 et seq., for requirements regarding off-street parking and loading facilities.

(o)

Fencing. See section 60.207 et seq., for requirements regarding fences, walls, buffer strips and similar structures.

(p)

Access to public street. See section 60.203 for requirements regarding access to public streets.

(q)

Slope. See section 60.204 for requirements regarding slope.

(r)

Lot requirements. See section 60.205 for requirements regarding lots.

(s)

Storm drainage. See section 60.209 for requirements regarding storm drainage requirements.

(t)

Signage. See section 60.210 for requirements regarding signage requirements.

(u)

Temporary structures. See section 60.213 et seq., regarding temporary structures.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Within the B-2 general business district, the following uses will be permitted without special permit or authorization. Uses which are not expressly permitted below, or which have not been approved as permitted or special uses upon application, are prohibited:

(a)

General retail trade and service establishments.

(b)

General professional offices and business offices.

(c)

Governmental uses and buildings.

(d)

Child and adult daycare facilities.

(e)

Churches and places of worship.

(f)

Schools and educational institutions, public and private.

(g)

Child and adult daycare centers, subject to the requirements of section 60.214.

(h)

Residential health care facilities.

(i)

Restaurants.

(j)

Public utility facilities and structures. See section 60.217.

(k)

Earth terminal antennae. See section 60.218.

(l)

Drive-through/drive-in facilities.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the B-2 general business district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district. Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope of the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit. All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code, Related accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

All those uses that are permitted in district B-4, B-5 and M-1, together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such district.

(b)

Short-term rentals as that term is defined at section 60.501.

(Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 44-2023, § 8, 12-5-2023)

Accessory uses are permitted in the B-2 zoning district which are consistent with the activities conducted on the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be supplementary to the principal permitted or approved special use of the zoning lot and may include parking and loading facilities.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the B-2 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the B-2 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The B-3 central business district is solely intended to accommodate future development within the Village of Godfrey of a core business district with compact urban type development and higher intensity uses. The B-3 zoning district is contemplated for longer term future development of a centralized business district within the Village of Godfrey.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the B-3 district is five acres.

(b)

Other requirements. See sections 60.200 through 60.220 for requirements applicable in the B-3 zoning district.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Because the B-3 zoning district contemplates higher intensity uses, including multistory buildings, shopping centers, shopping malls and similar structures to house retail, office and service businesses and establishments, which will require special consideration to be taken in the development of the land in the district, all uses within the B-3 zoning district shall be special uses. Special uses within the district shall be allowed only upon application under the procedures of section 60.906 et seq. In determining whether to grant a special use within the B-3 zoning district, in addition to the factors set out in section 60.906 et seq. the following shall also apply:

(a)

The special use shall establish the particular height, area and bulk limitations for structures to be constructed and placed in use on the zoning lot. These limitations will supersede the general requirements of this Ordinance. These limitations shall take into account the adjoining and nearby uses within the district and within adjoining and nearby zoning districts.

(b)

Consideration shall also be given to likely future development in the district and the capacity of and impact on existing infrastructure, including, but not limited to, streets and utilities, to serve the proposed special use and other likely future uses in the district and its surroundings. Approval of the special use may be conditioned on the applicant's agreement to provide additional infrastructure outside the zoning lot to meet these needs.

(c)

The special use shall establish the particular lot area, lot dimensions and yard requirements for the zoning lot and these will supersede the general requirements of this Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory uses are permitted in the B-3 zoning district, which are consistent with the special use granted for the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be supplementary to the principal approved special use of the zoning lot and may include parking and loading facilities. Allowable accessory uses shall be determined at the time the special use for the zoning lot is granted.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The building and structure standards for allowable accessory uses in the B-3 district shall be determined and established as part of the special use approval for the zoning lot.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

The B-4 highway business zoning district is primarily intended to accommodate a wide range of retail, service, office and other business uses located along major thoroughfares and state highways running through the Village of Godfrey and which have previously developed as relatively intense business usages such as those found along much of Godfrey Road (U.S. Route 67; Ill. Route 267) within the village.

(b)

The district is established to provide locations for uses and establishments which cater extensively to passing motorists and require a fairly high degree of visibility with good access. The district would also accommodate multiple retail/service developments such as low rise shopping centers, office parks and similar higher intensity uses.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the B-4 district is five acres.

(b)

Yard requirements. In the B-1 district the following yard requirements, in addition to those in section 60.206, shall apply:

(1)

Front yard. In every zoning lot in the B-4 district a front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth shall be provided.

(2)

Side yard. A side yard of a minimum of ten feet shall be provided, except when such use abuts a residential district or use, in which case an additional ten-foot side yard shall exist to provide screening.

(3)

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet.

(c)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building located in a B-4 zoning district shall be three stories or 45 feet, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(d)

Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio for buildings within the B-4 zoning district shall not exceed 1.5.

(e)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the B-4 zoning district shall be 75 percent.

(f)

Minimum lot size. Every zoning lot within the B-4 zoning district shall have a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet.

(g)

Manufacturing prohibited. There shall be no manufacture, processing, or treatment of products on a zoning lot within the B-4 zoning district other than those which are clearly incidental and essential for the retail business conducted on the zoning lot.

(h)

Illumination. In the B-4 zoning district, illumination of buildings and structures shall be controlled so as to preclude the spillage of light onto adjoining residential uses or lots. Also, see section 60.208 for additional requirements.

(i)

Trash disposal facilities. All outdoor trash or disposal facilities within the B-4 zoning district shall be located in the rear yard of the zoning lot and the building located on the lot. All such facilities shall be appropriately screened from adjoining properties and in a manner which is compatible with the building site design for the zoning lot. Any such outdoor trash or disposal system must be maintained to avoid the existence of litter or the dispersal of trash outside the enclosure or the zoning lot. The accumulation of litter or trash is not permitted. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(j)

Noise. No use in the B-4 zoning district shall create sound levels which exceed standards established by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for uses adjacent to a residential area. This shall not, however, preclude the imposition of a higher requirement in circumstances where adjoining property owners or occupants can show the existence of a nuisance created by sound generated from a zoning lot within the B-4 zoning district. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(k)

Odorous matter. The emission of any odorous matter from any property in the B-4 zoning district in concentrations which are readily detectible at any point along the boundaries of the zoning lot or in concentrations which create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the boundaries of the zoning lot is prohibited. Also, see section 60.212 for additional requirements.

(l)

Outdoor displays/sales. Outdoor retail and service uses are permitted under the following conditions:

(1)

The outdoor area may not exceed 100 percent of the ground floor area of the principal building containing the retail or service use on the zoning lot.

(2)

The outdoor sales/display area is maintained in a neat and sanitary condition. Junk, debris and trash shall not be allowed to accumulate in the outdoor area.

(3)

The outdoor sales/display area is located completely on private property and on the same or adjacent zoning lot as the principal building containing the retail or service use on the zoning lot.

(4)

The outdoor sales/display area is not located in a required parking area or a required side yard area.

(5)

The outdoor sales/display area conforms to the yard requirements of this Ordinance.

(6)

The outdoor area does not interfere with the traffic flow onto or off the zoning lot or with the pedestrian flow into or out of the principal building located on the zoning lot, and the use meets all fire code and other similar requirements.

(7)

Outdoor displays and sales which are of a seasonal nature, for example Christmas trees, shall be removed and the site cleaned when the season to which the display or sales pertain is concluded.

(m)

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of merchandise or inventory carried in stock as part of the routine business of the principal use on the zoning lot in the B-4 zoning district is permitted, provided that the storage facility shall be located on the lot with the retail, service or commercial use, and the materials must be stored in that facility and kept in a neat and orderly condition and not permitted to create a health hazard or unsightly condition. Adequate screening must be provided for such outdoor storage as approved by the zoning administrator.

(n)

Screening and buffering. Adequate screening and buffering, as approved by the zoning administrator, shall be provided on all zoning lots within the B-4 zoning district which abut any residentially zoned lot or use so as to provide a sufficient and adequate buffer between the business and residential uses. Also, see section 60.216 for additional requirements.

(o)

Water and sewer. Public water and public sanitary sewers shall be provided to all zoning lots in a B-4 zoning district, unless otherwise approved upon application.

(p)

Parking. See section 60.201 et seq., for requirements regarding off-street parking and loading facilities.

(q)

Fencing. See section 60.207 et seq., for requirements regarding fences, walls, buffer strips and similar structures.

(r)

Access to public street. See section 60.203 for requirements regarding access to public streets.

(s)

Slope. See section 60.204 for requirements regarding slope.

(t)

Lot requirements. See section 60.205 for requirements regarding lots.

(u)

Storm drainage. See section 60.209 for requirements regarding storm drainage requirements.

(v)

Signage. See section 60.210 for requirements regarding signage requirements.

(w)

Temporary structures. See section 60.213 et seq., regarding temporary structures.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Within the B-4 general business district, the following uses shall be permitted without special permit or authorization. Uses which are not expressly permitted below, or which have not been approved as permitted or special uses upon application, are prohibited:

(a)

General retail trade and service establishments.

(b)

General professional offices and business offices.

(c)

Governmental uses and buildings.

(d)

Child and adult daycare facilities.

(e)

Churches and places of worship.

(f)

Schools and educational institutions, public and private.

(g)

Residential health care facilities.

(h)

Automobile service stations and other establishments dispensing and selling gasoline or other fuels.

(i)

Drive-through/drive-in facilities.

(j)

Motels and hotels.

(k)

Public utility facilities and structures. See section 60.217.

(l)

Earth terminal antennae. See section 60.218.

(m)

Taverns, package liquor stores and other establishments serving or selling alcoholic beverages as their primary business.

(n)

Restaurants.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the B-4 highway business district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district. Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit. All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code. Related accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

All those uses that are permitted in districts B-5, M-1 and M-2, together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such district.

(b)

Adult-use cannabis dispensing organization, subject to the payment of the location fee for a special use permit being paid as specified in section 60.221.1(a)2.

(Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 10-2020, § 4, 6-2-2020)

Accessory uses are permitted in the B-4 zoning district which are consistent with the activities conducted on the zoning lot. Such accessory uses must be supplementary to the principal permitted use of the zoning lot and may include parking and loading facilities.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

Accessory structure. A structure detached from a principal building located on the same lot and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use.

Accessory use. A use of land or of a building or portion thereof which is clearly and customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with the principal use.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

(a)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be counted in determining the allowable lot coverage limitation.

(b)

The following building and structure standards shall apply to accessory buildings and structures in the B-4 zoning district:

(1)

Height. The maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall be no higher than the principal structure, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(2)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the principal building on the zoning lot.

(3)

Accessory buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of five feet from the side lot line and a minimum distance of 7½ feet from the rear lot line, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(4)

Accessory buildings and structures shall not be located in the front yard in the B-4 zoning district, unless a variance is granted pursuant to section 60.907 et seq.

(5)

Accessory buildings shall not be located on a reverse corner lot in that portion of a side yard coterminous with or on a horizontal plane with the front yard of adjacent lots.

(6)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not occupy in excess of 30 percent coverage of the rear and side yards.

(7)

Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built on any lot prior to the commencement of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.

(8)

An attached accessory building or structure shall be considered as part of the principal building on the zoning lot and shall conform to all requirements applicable to the principal structure.

(9)

All accessory buildings and uses shall be screened from adjoining and nearby zoning lots which are of a residential zoning district classification.

(Ord. No. 07-2009, 3-3-2009)

The B-5 planned business district is designed to provide for maximum commercial site design and utilization in areas favorable for commercial growth. The zoning district is intended to provide maximum flexibility for the developer to create an attractive, profitable and commercial enterprise. The district aims to maximize vehicular and pedestrian safety, to potentially reduce capital expenditures for public improvements, and to create more attractive commercial development within the Village of Godfrey. The zoning district will facilitate the combination and establishment of developments and uses in locations where it would be appropriate under approved site plans and conditions necessary to protect the general welfare.

(Ord. No. 03-2012, 3-6-2012)

Section 60.632.1. Requirements under the B-5 zoning district.

(a)

District size. The minimum district size for the B-5 district is five acres.

(b)

Yard requirements. In the B-5 district the following yard requirements, in addition to those requirements listed in section 60.206, shall apply:

1.

Front yard. In every zoning lot in the B-5 district, a front yard of not less than 50 feet in depth shall be provided.

2.

Side yard. A side yard of a minimum of ten feet shall be provided, except when such use abuts a residential district or use, in which case an additional ten-foot side yard shall exist to provide screening.

3.

Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard of not less than 20 feet.

(c)

Height. The maximum height of any building located in the B-5 district shall be 5½ stories or 77 feet, whichever is greater.

(d)

Maximum floor area ratio. The floor area ratio for buildings within the B-5 zoning district shall not exceed 1.5.

(e)

Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the B-5 zoning district shall not exceed 75 percent.

(Ord. No. 03-2012, 3-6-2012)

Section 60.632.2. Permitted uses.

a)

General retail trade and service establishments.

b)

General professional offices and business offices.

c)

Governmental uses and buildings.

d)

Child and adult daycare facilities.

e)

Residential health care facilities.

f)

Motels and hotels.

g)

Restaurants.

(Ord. No. 03-2012, 3-6-2012)

Section 60.632.3. Accessory uses.

As allowed pursuant to sections 60.629 and 60.631.

(Ord. No. 03-2012, 3-6-2012)

Section 60.632.4. Conditions of use.

Any proposed use in the B-5 zoning district, not listed in section 60.632 Permitted uses, is subject to the requirements set forth in sections 60.808, 60.810, 60.812, 60.818, 60.819, 60.820, 60.821, 60.822 and 60.823 of the Village of Godfrey's Zoning Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 03-2012, 3-6-2012)

The following uses shall be considered special uses within the B-5 planned business district, and a special use permit must be obtained under the procedures of this Ordinance in order for such usage to be conducted on any premises or zoning lot within this district. Special uses with this district shall, generally, be those which are outside the traditional scope of the uses permitted within this district, but which are compatible with such traditional district uses when conducted subject to conditions provided by this Ordinance, and as required by the planning and zoning commission upon application for a special use permit. All actions, rulings and recommendations of the planning and zoning commission must be approved by the Godfrey Village Board of Trustees under section 60.903 of the Godfrey Village Code. Related accessory uses may also be considered as part of the special use permit.

(a)

All those uses that are permitted in districts M-1 and M-2, together with any and all accessory uses permitted within such districts.

(b)

Short-term rentals as that term is defined at section 60.501.

(Ord. No. 06-2013, 4-16-2013; Ord. No. 44-2023, § 9, 12-5-2023)