A.   Intent: The intent of the R-5 district is the provision of an area of residential living of such character as fits the rural nature of the village.

   A.   Intent: The intent of the R-2 district is the provision of residential area of lesser land area requirements than the R-5 district which will still allow the space needed for separation of dwelling units from each other and permit dwellings of a generous size.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in an R-2 district are:

      1.   Single family detached dwellings, one per lot.

      2.   Temporary buildings and signs for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the construction period.

      3.   Accessory uses.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in an R-2 district only if approved by the board of trustees:

      1.   Schools, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

      2.   Churches.

      3.   Utility and public service uses, including:

         a.   Electric substations.

         b.   Fire and police stations.

         c.   Water filtration plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

         d.   Sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

         e.   Municipal facilities.

      4.   Planned unit developments.

      5.   Golf courses.

   D.   Prohibited Uses: All geothermal energy systems, all wind energy systems, and all ground-mounted solar energy systems are prohibited in the R-2 Zoning District. All uses which are not expressly permitted in the R-2 Zoning District are prohibited.

   E.   Lot Size: Every lot shall have a minimum area of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet and a minimum width at the front building line of one hundred ninety feet (190').

   F.   Height Of Buildings And Other Structures: The height of buildings and other structures shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is lower.

   G.   Building Area: One-story dwellings shall have a total ground floor area of not less than one thousand six hundred (1,600) square feet. Dwellings having more than one story shall have not less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of ground floor area with a total of not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet.

   H.   Accessory Structures: Accessory structures shall not be closer to side or rear lot lines than ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot nor closer to the front lot line than thirty feet (30') from the right of way of any road. In no case shall an accessory structure extend in front of the rear line of the principal building, except for the following:

      1.   First floor entrance steps, open terrace (without roofs or sides) and underground utility structures.

      2.   Eaves, chimneys, bay windows and other ordinary building projections to the extent of eighteen inches (18").

      3.   Main building entrance shelters smaller than thirty five (35) square feet and projecting not more than six feet (6').

   I.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: There shall be a front yard of not less than thirty feet (30') from the nearest right-of-way boundary of any road.

      2.   Side Yard: There shall be two (2) side yards, each of which shall be not less than ten percent (10%) the average width of the lot. A side yard adjoining a street shall be not less than thirty feet (30') wide.

      3.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard of not less than ten percent (10%) of the average width of the lot. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990; amd. Ord. 2019-O-12, 12-10-2019; Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

   A.   Intent: The intent of the R-1 district is to allow existing dwellings on forty thousand (40,000) square foot (or greater) lots to remain as conforming uses.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in an R-1 district are:

      1.   Single family detached dwellings, one per lot.

      2.   Temporary buildings and signs for construction purposes for a period not to exceed the construction period.

      3.   Accessory uses.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in an R-1 district only if approved by the board of trustees:

      1.   Schools, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

      2.   Churches.

      3.   Utility and public service uses, including:

         a.   Electric substations.

         b.   Fire and police stations.

         c.   Water filtration plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

         d.   Sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

         e.   Municipal facilities.

      4.   Planned unit developments.

      5.   Golf courses.

      6.   Existing Special Uses And Planned Unit Developments: The following planned unit developments or special uses may be maintained as legal, conforming uses within the R-1 Zoning district so long as each such project is developed and maintained in accordance with its respective special use and/or planned unit development ordinance and any amendments thereto and the terms, conditions and provisions thereof, and the approvals given from time to time from the village plan commission and the corporate authorities of said village:

         a.   Lake Barrington Shores Planned Unit Development, Ordinance No. 72-O-3, as amended from time to time.

   A.   Intent: The intent of the B district is to provide for the establishment of business uses with restrictions that will enhance the potential of all permitted businesses to attract customers.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in a B district are:

Art and school supply stores.

Banks and financial institutions.

Barbershops.

Beauty parlors.

Book and stationery stores.

Building materials sales, not including outside storage.

Camera and photography supply stores.

Candy and ice cream stores.

Coin and philatelist stores.

Custom dressmaking establishments.

Department stores.

Drugstores.

Dry cleaning and laundry establishments with processing done elsewhere.

Dry goods stores.

Florist shops.

Food stores, grocery stores, meat markets, bakeries and delicatessens.

Garden supply and seed stores.

Gift shops.

Hardware stores.

Hobby shops for retail distribution of items to be assembled or used away from the premises.

Interior decorating shops.

Jewelry stores, including watch repair.

Leather goods and luggage stores.

Libraries.

Liquor stores.

Locksmith shops.

Millinery shops.

Musical instrument sales and repair.

Newspaper offices, but not including printing.

Office supply stores.

Office uses as follows:

Advertising agency.

Engineering office.

Insurance office.

Medical laboratory.

Professional office including, but not limited to, doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers and accountants.

Utility company office.

Paint and wallpaper stores.

Pet supply stores.

Phonographic and musical supply stores.

Picture framing when conducted on the premises for retail trade.

Post offices.

Radio and television service and repair shops.

Real estate sales offices.

Restaurants.

Shoe and hat stores, including repair services.

Sporting goods stores.

Tailor shops.

Telephone booths.

Tobacco shops.

Toy shops.

Travel bureaus and transportation ticket offices.

Undertaking establishments and funeral parlors.

Variety stores.

Veterinary hospital.

Video sales and rentals.

Wearing apparel shops.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in a B district only if approved by the board of trustees:

Banquet facilities, private exhibition halls and meeting rooms.

Indoor recreation uses.

Planned unit developments.

Schools, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

Structures with more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area on the ground floor.

Utility and public service uses, including:

Electric substations.

Fire and police stations.

Municipal facilities.

Sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

Shelters, terminals, parking areas and service buildings for school bus transportation.

Water filtration plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

Vehicle dealers, vehicle service stations, vehicle repair services, and garages and vehicle washes.

   D.   Prohibited Uses: All geothermal energy systems and all large wind energy systems are prohibited in the B Zoning District. All uses which are not expressly permitted in the B Zoning District are prohibited.

   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading: Off street parking and loading areas must be provided as specified in chapter 8 of this title.

   F.   Floor Area Ratio: The combined floor area ratio for any principal building, together with any accessory buildings, shall not exceed seventy five hundredths (0.75) in a B district.

   G.   Building Size:

      1.   Floor Area: No structure in a B district shall have less than five hundred (500) nor more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area on the ground floor.

      2.   Lot Area: Any principal use, together with all accessory uses related thereto, shall be located on a lot having a minimum area of forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

   H.   Height Of Buildings And Other Structures: The height of any building or other structure shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is lower.

   I.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: There shall be a front yard setback having a minimum depth of thirty feet (30') wherein there shall be no building, fencing, or other structure(s), nor any parking, or storage permitted. Front yard setbacks shall be provided for each side of a corner or through lot bordering on a public or private roadway.

      2.   Side Yard: On each side of a lot there shall be a side yard setback having a minimum depth of ten feet (10') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title, provided, however, that the side yard setback adjoining a street or a residential zoning district shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

      3.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard setback having a minimum depth of twenty feet (20') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title.

   J.   Exterior Lighting:

      1.   Shielding: All exterior lighting sources shall be shielded so that direct illumination is not visible to an observer standing on the property line of a residential district at a height of five feet (5') above the ground. This requirement does not apply to public street lighting.

      2.   Modification: Anytime exterior lighting is installed or substantially modified in any manner, an exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to the enforcement officer for approval prior to the implementation of any changes. (Ord. 2011-O-24, 11-1-2011; amd. Ord. 2014-O-03, 2-4-2014; Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

   A.   Intent: The intent of the O district is to provide areas attractive to executive headquarters and nuisance free industrial operations, such as research laboratories and pilot plants which require land adjacent to transportation facilities. This district is intended to promote nonresidential uses which are compatible with the uses allowed in surrounding residential areas.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in an O district are:

Office uses as follows:

Advertising agency.

Engineering office.

Insurance office.

Medical laboratory.

Professional office including, but not limited to, doctors, lawyers, architects, engineers and accountants.

Utility company office.

Offices for executive or administrative purposes.

Personnel training center (excluding indoor recreation uses).

Scientific or research laboratories, including incidental pilot plants.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in an O district only if approved by the board of trustees:

Healthcare facilities.

Planned unit developments.

Utility and public service uses, including:

Electric substations.

Fire and police stations.

Municipal facilities.

Sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

Shelters, terminals, parking areas and service buildings for school bus transportation.

Water filtration plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

   D.   Prohibited Uses: All geothermal energy systems and all large wind energy systems are prohibited in the O Zoning District. All uses which are not expressly permitted in the O Zoning District are prohibited.

   E.   Off Street Parking And Loading: Off street parking and loading areas must be provided as specified in chapter 8 of this title.

   F.   Lot Size: Any principal use, together with all accessory uses, shall be located on a lot having a minimum area of two hundred thousand (200,000) square feet.

   G.   Floor Area Ratio: The combined floor area ratio for any principal building, together with all accessory buildings, shall not exceed twenty hundredths (0.20) on any lot in an O district.

   H.   Building Size: The minimum ground floor area under roof for O district buildings shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet.

   I.   Height Of Buildings And Other Structures: The height of any building or other structure shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty five feet (35') whichever is lower.

   J.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: There shall be a front yard setback having a minimum depth of thirty feet (30') wherein there shall be no building, fencing, or other structure(s), nor any parking, or storage permitted. Front yard setbacks shall be provided for each side of a corner or through lot bordering on a public or private roadway.

      2.   Side Yard: On each side of a lot there shall be a side yard setback having a minimum depth of ten feet (10') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title, provided, however, that the side yard setback adjoining a street or a residential zoning district shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

      3.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard setback having a minimum depth of twenty feet (20') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title.

   K.   Operations: Any principal use, together with all accessory uses shall be operated in an attractive and nuisance free manner to maintain a high quality of environment for the O district.

   L.   Exterior Lighting:

      1.   Shielded: All exterior lighting sources shall be shielded so that direct illumination is not visible to an observer standing on the property line of a residential district at a height of five feet (5') above the ground. This requirement does not apply to public street lighting.

      2.   Modification: Anytime exterior lighting is installed or substantially modified in any manner, an exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to the enforcement officer for approval prior to the implementation of any changes. (Ord. 2011-O-24, 11-1-2011; amd. Ord. 2014-O-03, 2-4-2014; Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

   A.   Intent: The intent of the M district is to provide an area in which manufacturing enterprises can operate in a clean and safe manner consistent with the purpose of this title.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in an M district are:

Agricultural services uses.

Bulk materials storage.

Manufacturing, industrial and processing uses.

Veterinary hospitals.

Any uses permitted in the B and/or O districts, including, but not limited to, structures which are more than five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area on the ground floor, which structures, when located in the M district shall not require a special use unless otherwise specifically required by this section.

All uses which are not expressly permitted are prohibited, except uses which are permitted by special permit which shall be prohibited unless expressly authorized by a specific special use permit approved by the board of trustees.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in an M district only if approved by the board of trustees:

Adult entertainment cabaret.

Adult mini-motion picture theater.

Adult motion picture theater.

Adult stores.

Animal uses (nonveterinary), provided, however, that if any portion of such animal use(s) are conducted, in whole or in part, out of doors, said outdoor use(s) shall be conducted only in an area which is not located in any front yard, which is within a fully enclosed, fenced area, the fencing for which area shall be at least five feet (5') in height and shall fully comply with section 8-3-8 of this title.

Indoor recreation.

Massage parlor.

Massage school.

   Medical cannabis cultivation center.

   Medical cannabis dispensing organization.

Planned unit development.

Schools, including playgrounds and athletic fields.

Senior citizen housing planned development.

Shelters, terminals, parking areas and service buildings for school bus transportation.

Special uses permitted in the B district.

Utility and public service uses, including:

   Electric substations.

   Fire and police stations.

   Municipal facilities.

   Sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

   Water filtration plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

Vehicle dealer, vehicle service station, vehicle repair service and garage, and vehicle wash.

   D.   Prohibited Uses: The following are prohibited in an M district:

Acid manufacture.

Arsenals.

Concrete and/or asphalt batch plants.

Crematories.

Dumping or reduction of garbage, dead animals, offal or refuse.

Fireworks or explosive manufacture or storage.

Gutta perchas manufacture or treatment.

No activities involving the storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products which decompose by detonation shall be permitted. Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, all primary explosives such as lead azide, lead styphnate and tetracene; all high explosives such as TNT, RDX, HMX, OETN and picric acid; propellants and components thereof such as nitrocellulose, black powder, boron hydrides, hydrazine and its derivatives; pyrotechnics and fireworks such as magnesium powder, potassium chlorate and potassium nitrate; blasting explosives such as dynamite and nitroglycerin; unstable compounds such as acetylides, tetrazoles, perchloric acid, perchlorates, chlorates, hydrogen peroxide in concentrations greater than thirty five percent (35%); nuclear fuels, fissionable materials and products and reactor elements such as uranium 235 and plutonium 239; and radioactive materials having a whole body radiation of more than seven (7) mR per hour or more than a total of five (5) R per year at the radiation source.

Ore reduction.

Petroleum processing or refining.

Saltworks.

Smelters.

Tar distillation or manufacture.

   E.   Location Of And Restrictions On Certain Activities:

      1.   Enclosed Building Or Screening Required:

         a.   All storage or activities involving the manufacturing, fabricating, assembly, repairing, storing, cleaning, servicing and testing of materials, products and goods shall be within completely enclosed buildings, or may be out of doors, subject to the following conditions:

            (1)   Such open storage or other outdoor activities shall be permitted only if completely screened by a solid fence of eight feet (8') in height and said fence shall comply with section 8-3-8 of this title; and

            (2)   There shall be no open storage or other outdoor activities permitted at a height greater than that of the enclosing wall or fence, and there shall be no open storage or other outdoor activities permitted within any front yard, side yard, or rear yard as provided herein.

      2.   Location Of And Other Restrictions Relative To Medical Cannabis Uses:

         a.   Medical Cannabis Cultivation Centers:

            (1)   Medical cannabis cultivation centers located within the village shall be and are required to be established, operated, and maintained in full compliance with the compassionate use act and all other applicable village ordinances and Illinois statutes.

            (2)   Medical cannabis cultivation centers shall not be located within a specified distance of preexisting public or private preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools, daycare centers, home daycare, group daycare homes or part day childcare facilities as and to the extent provided by the compassionate use act and all other applicable Illinois statutes.

            (3)   Medical cannabis cultivation centers shall not be located in any building containing, in whole or in part, residential uses and/or any building which is zoned for residential uses.

            (4)   Drive-through facilities accessory to such medical cannabis cultivation centers shall not be permitted.

            (5)   Outdoor, window, and/or on site media displays of merchandise and/or products related to a medical cannabis cultivation center shall not be permitted.

            (6)   All operations of a medical cannabis cultivation center must be fully enclosed within a locked building.

            (7)   A medical cannabis cultivation center shall not be located in any other zoning district than the M district, and such a use shall be located in the M district only pursuant to a special use.

         b.   Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organizations:

            (1)   Medical cannabis dispensing organizations located within the village shall be and are required to be established, operated, and maintained in full compliance with the compassionate use act and all other applicable village ordinances and Illinois statutes.

            (2)   Medical cannabis dispensing organizations shall not be located within a specified distance of preexisting public or private preschools, elementary schools, secondary schools, daycare centers, home daycare, group daycare homes or part day childcare facilities as and to the extent provided by the compassionate use act and all other applicable Illinois statutes.

            (3)   Medical cannabis dispensing organizations shall not be located in any building containing, in whole or in part, residential uses and/or in any building which is zoned for residential uses.

            (4)   Drive-through facilities accessory to such medical cannabis dispensing organizations shall not be permitted.

            (5)   Outdoor, window, and/or on site media displays of merchandise and/or products related to a medical cannabis dispensing organization shall not be permitted.

            (6)   All exterior signage associated with a medical cannabis dispensing organization shall be in compliance with the sign regulations as established in chapter 9 of this title. In addition, no exterior signage, including window treatments over eight and one-half inches by eleven inches (81/2" x 11") in size, shall use the word "marijuana", "cannabis", or any other word, phrase, or symbol commonly understood to refer to marijuana or cannabis.

            (7)   A medical cannabis dispensing organization shall not be located in any other zoning district other than the M zoning district, and such a use shall be located in the M district only pursuant to a special use.

   F.   Off Street Loading And Parking: Off street parking and loading areas must be provided as specified in chapter 8 of this title.

   G.   Lot Size: Any principal use, together with all accessory uses, shall be located on a lot having a minimum area of forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

   H.   Floor Area Ratio: The combined floor area ratio for any principal building together with all accessory buildings shall not exceed seventy five hundredths (0.75) on any lot within the M district.

   I.   Building Size: The minimum ground floor area under roof for buildings in an M district shall be two thousand (2,000) square feet.

   J.   Height Of Buildings And Other Structures: The height of any building or other structure shall not exceed two and one-half (21/2) stories above a basement story or thirty five feet (35'), whichever is lower.

   K.   Yards:

      1.   Front Yard: There shall be a front yard setback having a minimum depth of thirty feet (30') wherein there shall be no building, fencing, or other structure(s), nor any parking, or storage permitted. Front yard setbacks shall be provided for each side of a corner or through lot bordering on a public or private roadway.

      2.   Side Yard: On each side of a lot there shall be a side yard setback having a minimum depth of ten feet (10') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title, provided, however, that the side yard setback adjoining a street or a residential zoning district shall be not less than thirty feet (30').

      3.   Rear Yard: There shall be a rear yard setback having a minimum depth of twenty feet (20') wherein there shall be no building or other structure(s), nor shall any parking, driveway or storage be permitted, except that fencing and berms shall be permitted only in compliance with section 8-3-8-2 of this title. (Ord. 2011-O-24, 11-1-2011; amd. Ord. 2014-O-03, 2-4-2014; Ord. 2023-O-04, 2-15-2023)

   A.   Intent: The intent of the C district is to provide for the conservation of the land in its natural flora and fauna.

   B.   Permitted Uses: The only uses permitted in a C district are uses which enhance the conservation of the land and its natural flora and fauna. No structures or improvements other than drainage improvements are permitted in a C district except as a special use.

   C.   Special Uses: The following special uses are allowed in a C district only if approved by the board of trustees:

      1.   Nature Centers, if intended to educate the public about the particular land features of the area surrounding the Nature Center.

      2.   Parking areas for Nature Centers.

      3.   Structures intended for research leading to preservation of the natural features, flora and fauna of the area. This includes such efforts as banding or otherwise marking birds and animals to determine migration patterns, research into reasons for presently occurring stimulation or inhibition of indigenous vegetation growth.

      4.   Footpaths, trails, bridges, boardwalks, observation decks, bicycle trails and similar structures or improvements.

   D.   Prohibited Uses: All uses which are not expressly permitted are prohibited except where permitted by a special use permit.

   E.   Creation Of New Conservation Districts: A conservation district may be established on private property with the concurrence of the property owner. (Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

Any use established in any M, B and/or O district shall be operated in such a manner as to comply with applicable performance standards as hereinafter set forth governing noise, smoke, particulate matter, toxic or noxious matter, odors, fire and explosive hazards or vibration, glare or heat; and no use already established on the effective date of the Ordinance codified in this Title shall be altered or modified as to conflict with or further conflict with such applicable performance standards. Compliance standards shall be based upon a certification from a testing laboratory approved by the board of trustees.

   A.   Noise: At no point on the boundary of any zoning lot in any M, B or O district shall the sound intensity level for the operations on said lot exceed the decibel levels in the designated octave bands shown in the following table:

 

Sound levels shall be measured with a sound level meter and associated octave band filters manufactured according to standards prescribed by the American Standards Association. Measurements shall be made using the flat network of the sound meter. Impulsive type noises shall be subject to the performance standards prescribed, provided that such noises shall be capable of being accurately measured with such equipment. Noises capable of being so measured, for the purpose of this Chapter, shall be those noises which cause rapid fluctuations of the needle of the sound level meter with a variation of no more than plus or minus two (±2) decibels. Noises incapable of being so measured, such as those of an irregular and intermittent nature, shall be controlled so as not to become a nuisance to adjacent uses.

   B.   Smoke And Particulate Matter:

      1.   Nuisance Declared: The emission of smoke or particulate matter in such a manner or quantity as to endanger or be detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort or welfare is declared to be a public nuisance and shall be unlawful.

      2.   Grading Density: For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringelmann Chart published and used by the United States Bureau of Mines shall be employed. The emission of more than eight (8) smoke units per hour per stack is prohibited, including emission of smoke or particulate matter of a density greater than No. 2 on the Ringelmann Chart, except that during one one-hour period in each twenty four (24) hour day each stack may emit up to sixteen (16) smoke units when blowing soot or cleaning fires. Only during fire- cleaning periods, however, shall smoke of Ringelmann No. 3 be permitted and then for not more than three (3) minutes.

      3.   Total Emissions: The emission from all sources within any lot area of particulate matter containing more than ten percent (10%) by weight of particles having a particle diameter larger than forty four (44) microns is prohibited.

      4.   Dust And Other Pollutants: Dust and other types of air pollution, borne by the wind from such sources as storage areas, yards, roads and the like within lot boundaries shall be kept to a minimum by appropriate landscaping, paving, oiling, fencing or other acceptable means. Emission of particulate matter from such sources in excess of the weight limitations herein specified is prohibited.

   C.   Toxic Or Noxious Matter: No activity or operation shall cause, at any time, the discharge across the boundaries of the lot where it is located toxic or noxious matter in such concentrations as to be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or welfare or cause injury or damage to property or business.

   D.   Odors: The emission of odorous matter in such a quantity as to be readily detectable at any point along lot lines or as to produce a public nuisance or hazard beyond lot lines is prohibited.

   E.   Fire And Explosion Hazard:

      1.   Incombustible To Moderate Burning: The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products ranging from incombustible to moderate burning as determined by a closed cup flash point of not less than one hundred eighty seven degrees (187°) Fahrenheit is permitted subject to compliance with all other performance standards for the M, B and/or O districts.

      2.   Free Or Active To Intense Burning: The storage, utilization or manufacture of materials or products ranging from free or active burning to intense burning as determined for liquids by a closed cup flash point of less than one hundred eighty seven degrees (187°) Fahrenheit, but not less than one hundred five degrees (105°) Fahrenheit is permitted subject to compliance with all other performance standards for the M, B and/or O districts and provided the following conditions are met:

         a.   Said materials or products shall be stored, utilized or produced within completely enclosed buildings or structures having incombustible exterior walls; and

         b.   All such buildings or structures shall be set back at least forty feet (40') from lot lines, or in lieu thereof, all such buildings or structures shall be protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association, or if the materials, goods or products are liquids the protection thereof shall be in conformity with standards prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association.

      3.   Flammable Or Explosive Vapors: The utilization in manufacturing processes of materials which produce flammable or explosive vapors or gases as determined for liquids by a closed cup flash point of less than one hundred five degrees (105°) Fahrenheit shall be permitted in these districts provided:

         a.   That the final manufactured product does not itself have a closed cup flash point of less than one hundred eighty seven degrees (187°) Fahrenheit;

         b.   That the use and storage of such materials shall be in conformance with the standards prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association and the requirements of this Code and the State of Illinois;

         c.   That the storage of more than fifty thousand (50,000) gallons of materials or products having a closed cup flash point of less than one hundred five degrees (105°) Fahrenheit (exclusive of storage in underground tanks and exclusive of storage of finished products in original sealed containers) is prohibited; and

         d.   That the storage of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) gallons of materials or products having a closed cup flash point of less than one hundred eighty seven degrees (187°) Fahrenheit (exclusive of storage in underground tanks and exclusive of storage or finished products in original sealed containers) is prohibited.

   F.   Glare Or Heat: Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to create a public nuisance or hazard along lot lines. Exposed sources of light shall be shielded so as not to create a nuisance across lot lines.

All exterior lighting sources shall be shielded so that direct illumination is not visible to an observer standing on the property line of any residential district at a height of five feet (5') above the ground. This requirement does not apply to public street lighting.

Any time exterior lighting is installed or substantially modified in any manner, an exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to the enforcement officer for approval prior to the implementation of any changes.

   G.   Vibration: At no point on the boundary of any zoning lot in any M, B or O district shall the operations or activities on such lot cause earthborne vibrations at any time in excess of the limits set forth in column B of the table below. In addition, at no point on any zoning lot in any M, B and/or O district shall the operations or activities on such lot cause at any time earthborne vibrations at the boundary of any residential lot in excess of the limits set forth in column C of the table below.

 

 

   Note:

      1.   Steady state vibrations, for the purpose of this title which are continuous, or if in discrete pulses are more frequent than 100 per minute. Impact vibration, that is, discrete pulses which do not exceed 100 impulses per minute shall not cause in excess of twice the displacement stipulated.

(Ord. 90-O-16, 7-3-1990)

   A.   General:

      1.   Purpose: The purpose of this section is to:

         a.   Communicate with the development community in advance, the design standards used in the M, B and O districts and to facilitate the review and permitting process for such uses.

         b.   Assure the fair and consistent application of design objectives.

         c.   Protect property values within the M, B and O districts in the village by encouraging consistent high quality development and redevelopment.

         d.   Require environmentally sensitive site and building design.

         e.   Meet the mission and goals and objectives of the village comprehensive plan.

      2.   Scope, Approval Required: Approval by the village board, as part of its approval of any related request for zoning relief, or approval by the zoning enforcement official, if no related zoning relief is requested or required, of a site, landscaping, and architectural plans and supporting plans (to scale) shall be obtained prior to construction in the Lake Barrington business park (LBBP) within the M, B, and O districts, of: a) any new building, b) the redevelopment or remodeling of any existing building that affects the exterior appearance of any such building, or c) the construction, reconfiguring, or redevelopment of any parking lot(s) or other facilities. The village shall have no obligation to issue a building permit for any such construction, redevelopment, remodeling, or reconfiguring unless and until said plans have been approved by the village board or by the zoning enforcement official as required by this section, in accordance with the standards set forth herein.

   B.   Buildings:

      1.   Building Design Standards: The following building design standards are for use in reviewing site design, building architecture, and related construction within the Lake Barrington business park ("LBBP"):

         a.   Design Concept: The design concepts for the LBBP is as a professional, business, retail, light industrial, office, entertainment, and recreational commercial park as described in the village comprehensive plan.

         b.   Organization And Design: The organization and design of the major elements of buildings and structures in the LBBP shall reflect and be consistent with the quality of materials, creativity of design, intensity and quality of landscaping, and forethought prevalent in the Lake Barrington residential community as described in the village comprehensive plan.

         c.   Architectural Elements And Style: A variety of alternative, yet compatible architectural styles are acceptable. However, applicants shall consider designs, styles, materials, and palettes that create an atmosphere of quality, forethought, and professionalism.

            (1)   Building Design:

               (A)   Building elevations shall incorporate architectural features and patterns that include some pedestrian scale.

               (B)   Building mass shall be broken into smaller elements, consistent with the proportions of the architectural style selected.

               (C)   Variations in rooflines or parapets shall be used to reduce the scale of buildings.

               (D)   Solid and soft or open areas of the facade shall be arranged to create a relationship that complements the architectural style of the structure. Soft or open building elements include windows, entryways, arbors, porches, etc.

               (E)   Roof size, shape, material, color and slope shall be coordinated with the scale and theme of the building.

               (F)   Internalize roof drain elements within the building or an architectural feature such as columns (excepting at grade discharge).

               (G)   Predominant facade colors shall possess low reflectivity characteristics and be neutral in character.

               (H)   Building trim and accent areas shall feature different building materials and different colors than the building field color, including use of primary colors, if compatible with the architectural design.

            (2)   Site Design:

               (A)   Sites shall be designed to minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts. Where pedestrian circulation paths cross vehicular routes, a change in paving materials, textures or colors shall be provided to emphasize the conflict point, use decorative bollards to increase visibility, improve safety and enhance aesthetic appeal.

               (B)   Buildings shall be located to complement a site's natural features; the angling of structures and placing reduced massing toward the public way shall be considered in all site designs and utilized whenever possible.

            (3)   Materials:

               (A)   Predominant exterior building materials shall be of high quality and durable. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

               (i)   Brick.

               (ii)   Stone, natural or faux.

               (iii)   Integral color, sandblasted or stained textured masonry.

               (iv)   Split face or scored concrete masonry units.

               (v)   Textured tilt-up concrete panels.

               (vi)   Stucco/EFIS.

               (vii)   Metal roofs.

               (viii)   Concrete and clay tile roofs.

               (ix)   Clear and tinted glass.

               (x)   Architectural metal.

               (B)   Predominant exterior building materials shall not include the following:

               (i)   Untextured tilt-up concrete panels.

               (ii)   Prefabricated steel panels.

               (iii)   Corrugated metal.

               (iv)   Asphalt shingle roofs, except for period architecture.

               (v)   Mirrored (i.e., highly reflective) glass.

               (vi)   Wood.

            (4)   Entrances: Entrance(s) shall be clearly defined and incorporate elements such as the following:

               (A)   Canopies or porticos.

               (B)   Overhangs.

               (C)   Recesses/projections.

               (D)   Raised corniced parapets over the door.

               (E)   Peaked roof forms.

               (F)   Arches.

               (G)   Entrance(s) framed by outdoor pedestrian features or enhanced landscaping.

               (H)   Architectural details such as tile work and moldings integrated into the building structure to frame the entryway.

               (I)   Integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped areas and/or sitting areas.

               (J)   Enhanced pedestrian surfaces.

            (5)   Lighting:

               (A)   Pedestrian scale lighting fixtures shall be provided in areas designed for pedestrian activity such as plazas, courtyards, pathways and seating areas but excluding parking only areas. Lighting fixtures shall be selected that complement the general architectural style of the development.

               (B)   Highlighting of unique or special features of the site, such as architectural features and specimen trees, with accent lighting shall be considered and utilized whenever possible.

               (C)   Decorative wall mounted sconces or light fixtures shall be used when building lighting is proposed on elevations away from residential uses.

            (6)   Accessory Structures: Enclosed service/refuse areas and covered parking shall be included and shall be designed to be an integral part of the building architecture. The forms, colors, textures and materials used on the main building shall be applied to all sides of these structures generally visible to the public.

   C.   Landscaping:

      1.   General Landscape Guidelines: Front, side, and rear yards and parking areas shall be landscaped in a "parklike" manner to include:

         a.   Significant foundation and/or accent plantings, including trees, around buildings to accentuate or screen building features.

         b.   Robust deciduous shade trees around and within parking lots to provide shade. Landscaped parking lot islands shall be provided to break up large parking areas.

         c.   Ground cover and grasses in areas near pedestrian amenities and prominent entrance features.

         d.   Low profile accent plantings at the base of monument signs.

         e.   Native planting such as grasses and wildflowers whenever possible.

         f.   Appropriately landscaped rain gardens and bioswales when possible.

         g.   Retaining walls shall be terraced and landscaped.

      2.   Parking And Storage Area Screening: All side and rear yard parking and storage areas shall be screened from the street(s) and adjacent properties. "Screening" as used herein shall mean a compact evergreen hedge or combination of evergreens and native grasses and trees which will mature within three (3) years to a height of not less than four feet (4') or an equivalent approved by the village. Screening shall also include opaque fencing integrated into the landscape plan where otherwise required by these zoning regulations. Fencing shall not be used alone; appropriate foreground plantings shall be provided to break up stretches of fencing. All areas not used for building, parking, storage or driveways shall be planted in grass. All areas planted in grass shall be maintained and mowed. (Ord. 2008-O-23, 7-1-2008)

   D.   Reserved. (Ord. 2013-O-12, 9-3-2013)

   E.   Other:

      1.   Refuse Container Location: No refuse container shall be located in any required front yard.

      2.   Refuse Container Screening: All refuse containers shall be fully enclosed by an opaque fence, wall, or densely planted evergreen hedge of a height sufficient to screen such containers from view from adjoining properties and public or private streets.

      3.   Mechanical And HVAC Systems Location: To the greatest extent possible, mechanical and HVAC systems, including, but not limited to, compressors, cabinets, valves, meters, generators, and antennas, and including roof mounted systems, shall be located so as not to be visible from any public street.

      4.   Mechanical And HVAC Systems Screening: All mechanical, HVAC systems, and utility systems on private property, including, but not limited to, compressors, cabinets, valves, meters, generators, and antennas, including roof mounted systems, shall be fully enclosed or screened by an opaque fence, wall, or densely planted evergreen hedge of a height sufficient to screen such systems and equipment from view from adjoining properties and public or private streets. (Ord. 2008-O-23, 7-1-2008)