(a)

B1-T downtown transition overlay district. The purpose of the B1-T downtown transition overlay district is to provide an appropriate transition between the downtown commercial area and adjacent residential neighborhoods. The overlay district provides for commercial, mixed-use and residential opportunities at the edge of the downtown area in a manner that ensures that the bulk, intensity and design of development is compatible with adjacent single-family neighborhoods. This overlay district also seeks to maintain residential property values by minimizing the intrusion of commercial uses into residential areas. Adaptive reuse or redevelopment of nonresidential sites is encouraged, but all development proposals will be required to demonstrate a sensitivity toward adjacent residential uses. Additionally, this overlay district also provides for the conversion of residential structures into compatible small-scale office and personal service establishments, and multiple-family uses that retain their residential character.

(b)

B2 community retail and service districts. The purpose of the B2 community retail and service district is to maintain and promote a mix of commercial uses that provide goods and services for the village as a whole, and for the convenience of residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.

(c)

B3 general business districts. The purpose of the B3 general business district is to maintain and promote a broad mix of large-scale and small-scale retail, service and office uses that provide goods and services for the village, as well as the surrounding region.

(d)

CBD downtown district. The purpose of the CBD downtown district is to establish a zoning district that recognizes and protects the unique scale and character of the downtown village by permitting compatible uses that enhance this physical character. This zoning district also permits compatible residential uses located above the ground floor of business establishments. The CBD district is differentiated from other business districts in that its pattern of development has traditionally been oriented toward the pedestrian, and the use, yard and bulk standards reflect the village's desire to maintain this traditional development pattern.

(e)

All business districts as are fully described in section 56-196(a) through (d), inclusive, shall be limited to commercial retail stores, commercial establishments, service establishments and professional offices that generate sales tax revenues, maintain the village's property tax base, and allow for convenient locations for the public to shop, obtain services and conduct business.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 6.1; Ord. No. 23-032, § 14, 8-15-2023)

See Appendix B - Global Use Table.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 6.2; Ord. No. 23-032, § 15, 8-15-2023)

Table 56-198 establishes yard and bulk regulations for the business districts.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 6.3)

(a)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses. See section 56-266 for standards governing accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(b)

Permitted encroachments. See section 56-267 for standards governing encroachments.

(c)

Off-street parking and loading. See article XI of this chapter for standards governing off-street parking and loading.

(d)

Landscaping and screening. See article XII of this chapter for standards governing landscaping and screening.

(e)

Environmental performance standards. See section 56-268 for environmental performance standards.

(f)

Temporary uses. See section 56-290 for standards governing temporary uses.

(g)

Signs. See article XIII of this chapter for standards governing signs.

(h)

Airport. All structures, uses and construction near the airport shall be reviewed to ensure compliance with the FAA and IDOT regulations.

Table 56-198 Business District Yard and Bulk Regulations

NOTES:

¹ Where a side lot line abuts a side lot line in an adjacent residential district, a minimum side yard equal to the side yard required for the adjacent residential use shall be required.

² Where a rear lot line in a B2, B3 or CBD district abuts a side lot line in an adjacent residential district, a minimum rear yard of 16 feet shall be required.

(Ord. of 5-1-2003, § 6.4; Ord. No. 11-027, §§ 2, 3, 8-16-2011; Ord. No. 15-010, § 2, 3-3-2015)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-032, § 17, adopted August 15, 2023, repealed § 56-200, which pertained to [uses allowed in] business districts and derived from Ord. No. 11-027, § 1, adopted August 16, 2011.