Lincolnwood City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
8.01 Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of the planned unit development (PUD) approach is to provide the flexibility needed to allow more creative and imaginative design for land developments than is possible under the more conventional zoning regulations.
(2)
Within the framework of a PUD, normal zoning standards may be modified. The resulting flexibility is intended to encourage developments that are more environmentally sensitive, economically viable, that preserve the natural site qualities, provide better urban amenities and more open space and accomplish a higher quality project.
(3)
The planned unit development is intended to provide for projects incorporating a single type or a variety of related uses which are planned and developed as a unit. The planned unit development should provide amenities not otherwise required by law, and often establishes facilities and open space greater than the minimums required by law.
(4)
The unique and substantially different character of planned unit developments requires that proposed planned unit developments be processed administratively and reviewed legislatively as a special use pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance. Planned unit developments are more complex and of a different character than other special uses, thereby requiring the establishment of the specific and additional procedures, standards and exceptions, as set forth in this Part A, to guide the recommendations of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals and the action of the Board of Trustees.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
8.02 Objectives.
The planned unit development procedure is intended to achieve the following specific objectives:
(1)
To permit a creative approach to the use of land and related physical facilities that results in better design and development, with the inclusion of aesthetic amenities;
(2)
To encourage a pattern of development to preserve natural vegetation, topographic and geological features, and environmentally appropriate features;
(3)
To create a method for the permanent preservation of common open space for the continued use and enjoyment of the residents of the development;
(4)
To provide for more usable and suitably located recreation facilities and other public and private facilities;
(5)
To encourage land use(s) which promote the public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare;
(6)
To be compatible with the character of the underlying zoning district in which it is located; and
(7)
To be compatible with the Comprehensive Plan and facilitate development that achieves the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including those related to land use, transportation and community facilities.
8.03 Applicability of Zoning Ordinance regulations.
(1)
The procedures set forth in this Part A shall apply to all planned unit developments.
(2)
Planned unit developments may be allowed in each of the zoning districts of the Village only as a special use approved pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Part A.
(3)
Except as provided in Parts B through D of this article, the bulk regulations set forth in this Zoning Ordinance shall not apply to planned unit developments; provided, however, that Section 4.13 of this Zoning Ordinance shall apply to planned unit developments located in the B-3 Zoning District of the Village.
(5)
The following developments and uses shall be allowed only if approved as a planned unit development:
[Added 12-3-2009 by Ord. No. 2007-2867A]
8.04 Standards.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals shall not recommend, and the Board of Trustees shall not approve, the issuance of a special use permit for a planned unit development except upon finding that the proposed PUD meets the following standards:
(1)
Objectives. A planned unit development must conform with the intent of the objectives set forth in Section 8.02 of this article.
(2)
Size and ownership. The site of the planned unit development must be under single ownership and/or unified control, and must be not less than two acres in area.
(3)
Compatibility. The planned unit development must be of a type and location so as to (a) cause no undue detrimental influence upon surrounding properties, and (b) be compatible with surrounding uses.
(4)
Land designation. The proposed planned unit development shall provide for the dedication of land for recreational purposes and permanent common open space. Alternatively, the Board of Trustees may accept a cash payment in lieu of actual land dedication, or may approve a combination of cash and land dedication.
a.
Common open space. In residential or mixed-use residential planned unit developments, common open space shall be provided for recreational purposes. Such open space may be designed for active or passive recreational use. Common open space shall meet the following standards:
i.
Each parcel of common open space intended for active recreation shall be at least 12,000 square feet. The minimum width of the common open space shall allow for the safe participation in the active recreational activities for which it is designed. For trail purposes, the minimum open space width shall be 20 feet.
ii.
The common open space must be accessible to all the residents of the proposed residential planned unit development. Sidewalks, bike trails or pedestrian trails must link the parcels.
iii.
The slope of the common open space must be appropriate for the activities for which the common open space is intended.
iv.
Land dedicated to the Village may be included in the calculation of usable common open space.
b.
Areas excluded from common open space. Common open space provided to satisfy the requirements of this Section 8.04(4) shall not include:
i.
Areas reserved for the exclusive use or benefit of an individual tenant or owner;
ii.
Dedicated streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way;
iii.
Required detention areas, floodplains or wetlands, unless the Village Board determines that any such natural features, such as a creek or lake, will be a substantial amenity for the development;
iv.
Vehicular drives, or parking, loading and storage areas;
v.
Irregular or unusable narrow strips of land less than 50 feet wide, unless containing a trail or bicycle path; and
vi.
Existing permanent utility easements.
(5)
Need. The applicant must demonstrate the desirability of the plan and its benefit to the community.
(6)
Yards. The required yards along the periphery of the planned unit development shall be at least equal in width and depth to those required in the adjacent zoning district or districts, except as may be approved by the Board of Trustees.
(7)
Setbacks. Buildings of more than 24 feet in height shall provide a setback from any property line of a depth equal to or greater than the height of such buildings, except as may be approved by the Board of Trustees.
(8)
Parking requirements. Adequate parking shall be provided and in no event shall the parking be less than that required pursuant to this Zoning Ordinance, except as may be approved by the Board of Trustees.
(9)
Traffic. Adequate provision shall be made to provide ingress and egress to the PUD so as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets and promote safety.
8.05 Procedure.
A planned unit development may be allowed as a special use in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in this article. To the extent that the procedures, standards, and requirements set forth in this article conflict with the procedures, standards, and requirements set forth elsewhere in this Zoning Ordinance, the procedure, standards, and requirements of this article shall control.[1]
(1)
Step 1. Preapplication procedure (mandatory).
a.
Preapplication conference. Prior to the filing of an application for approval of a planned unit development, the developer shall file a request with the Zoning Officer for a preapplication conference with the Board of Trustees to discuss the proposed development of the subject property, which request shall be accompanied by two paper copies, and one electronic copy in a form approved by the Zoning Officer, of each of the materials listed in Section 8.06(1) of this article.
b.
The preapplication conference shall be held during a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting and shall be open to the public.
c.
The preapplication conference shall be an informal communication and discussion, at which no commitments shall be given. Statements or opinions of the Village President or of any Village Trustee that are expressed at the preapplication conference shall not be deemed binding. No recommendations need be made to, or acted upon by, the Board of Trustees.
d.
The preapplication conference shall be completed prior to (i) the filing of an application for a planned unit development, and (ii) the Development Review Team meeting required pursuant to Section 5.05(4) of this Zoning Ordinance.
(2)
Step 2. Conceptual plan procedure (optional).
a.
Purpose. The purpose of the conceptual plan submission is to obtain approval of the Village for the development of a parcel of land in accord with the plans, programs and schedule submitted as a part of the planned unit development application. It is intended that the proposal submitted will be in preliminary conceptual form and that, if approved, the developer will proceed with preparing detailed plans for all or a portion of the subject property for formal preliminary approval of the proposed PUD. This procedure allows for approval of an overall concept without the necessity of prejudging long-range markets and preparing precise plans for unknown quantities. The conceptual plan procedure is not mandatory.
b.
Procedure. A request for the approval of a conceptual plan, as a step in the planned unit development procedure, shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer who shall refer the conceptual plan to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for review at a regularly scheduled public meeting.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
c.
The conceptual plan submittal shall consist of 15 copies of each of the materials listed in Section 8.06(2) of this article.
(3)
Step 3. Preliminary approval procedure (required).
a.
Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary approval submission is to obtain tentative approval and/or commitments from the Village that the plans, design and program that the developer intends to build and follow are acceptable, and that the developer can reasonably proceed into the final detailed architecture, engineering, surveying and landscape architecture in anticipation of final approval and subsequent construction. This is a relatively detailed submission that assures the applicant that the proposed PUD is preliminarily acceptable, and that the applicant can invest the money necessary to prepare final plans with the assurance that the final plans will be accepted if they substantially conform to the preliminary plans.
b.
Procedure. An application for preliminary approval of the planned unit development shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer who shall refer the application to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing and a report and recommendation to the Board of Trustees. All applications for preliminary approval of a planned unit development shall be subject to the site plan review procedures and standards set forth in Article V of this Zoning Ordinance.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
c.
The application for preliminary approval of the planned unit development shall consist of 15 copies of each of the materials listed in Section 8.06(3) of this article, and the fees required pursuant to the Annual Fee Resolution.[2]
[Amended 12-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-2979]
d.
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing regarding the preliminary approval of the proposed planned unit development. Notices shall be delivered in accordance with Section 5.20 of this Zoning Ordinance.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
e.
Within 45 days after the completion of the public hearing, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals shall make findings and recommend whether the proposed PUD should be preliminarily approved, and shall submit such findings and recommendations in writing to the Board of Trustees.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
f.
The Board of Trustees, within 90 days after receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, shall either grant or deny preliminary approval of the proposed PUD, via resolution duly adopted. The failure of the Board of Trustees to act within the time period specified in this Section 8.05(3)f, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board of Trustees denying preliminary approval of the proposed PUD.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
g.
Preliminary approval of a planned unit development shall not constitute approval of the final PUD. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval of the proposed development and a guide to the preparation of the final PUD plans and documents to be submitted pursuant to the procedures set forth in this article.
h.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Article IX to the contrary, the applicant may request, in its application for approval of a preliminary PUD, that the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals approve of a combined preliminary and final PUD review. Such approval shall be in the sole discretion of the PUD and shall be granted only if the PUD determines that the proposed PUD can be effectively and fully considered through a combined review. If approval is granted by the PUD, the proposed PUD shall be reviewed at a subsequent public hearing of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, in accordance with and pursuant to the notice and hearing requirements set forth in Section 8.05(3) of this article and the final approval procedures set forth in Section 8.05(4) of this article.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
(4)
Step 4. Final approval procedure (required).
a.
Purpose. The purpose of the final approval submission is to designate with particularity the development of the proposed PUD, including the subdivision of the subject property into conventional lots, as well as the division of other lands, not so subdivided, into common open space and building sites. The final PUD documents depict the exact location of facilities, while the preliminary PUD documents show the general location of the same facilities.
b.
Procedure. The final PUD documents shall conform substantially to the plans preliminarily approved by the Board of Trustees. If desired by the developer, the final PUD documents may be submitted and reviewed in stages, with each stage reflecting that portion of the subject property proposed to be approved and developed; provided, however, that the first application for final approval must be submitted not later than three years from the date of adoption of the resolution granting preliminary approval of the proposed planned unit development.
c.
The application for final approval of the planned unit development shall consist of 15 copies of each of the materials listed in Section 8.06(4) of this article.
d.
The application for final approval of the planned unit development shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer who shall refer the application to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals for review at a regularly scheduled public meeting.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
e.
Within 45 days after its receipt of a completed application for final approval of the planned unit development, or such further time to which the Applicant may agree, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals shall either (i) recommend approval of the final planned unit development, if the application is in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary PUD, or (ii) recommend disapproval of the final planned united development, if the final approval application is not in substantial conformance with the approved preliminary PUD.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
f.
Within 90 days after receipt of the recommendation of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, the Board of Trustees shall approve or deny the final PUD, via ordinance duly adopted. The failure of the Board of Trustees to act within the time period specified in this Section 8.05(4)f, or such further time to which the applicant may agree, shall be deemed to be a decision of the Board of Trustees denying final approval of the proposed PUD.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
g.
Permits are to be issued only after the ordinance approving the final planned unit development and supporting data have been recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds, and shall be issued in full conformance with all applicable ordinances. The ordinance approving the final planned unit development shall be effective only upon its recording with the County Recorder of Deeds.
(5)
Changes in the planned unit development. The planned unit development shall be developed only according to the approved and recorded ordinance approving the final PUD. Changes to the approved planned unit development may be made as follows:
a.
Major changes. Changes which alter the concept or intent of the planned unit development, including increases in density, increases in the height of buildings, reduction of proposed open space, substantial changes in the development schedule, changes in road standards, or substantial changes in the final governing agreements, provisions or covenants, may be approved only upon submission of all required documents, and review by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals and approval by the Board of Trustees, in the manner set forth in Section 8.05(4) of this article.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
b.
Minor changes. The Zoning Officer may approve minor changes in the planned unit development which do not change the concept or intent of the development. Minor changes shall be any change not defined in this Section 8.05(5) as a major change. Specifically, and without limitation of the foregoing, changes in signage which do not increase the height, area, number and location of previously approved signage shall be considered minor changes.
(6)
Construction schedule requirements. Construction of an approved planned unit development must begin within two years after of the date adoption of the ordinance approving the final PUD. The Village shall have the right to revoke any approved planned unit development for which construction does not begin within two years after the date of adoption of the ordinance approving the final PUD, or for which construction falls more than three years behind the approved construction schedule, upon a public hearing before the Board of Trustees.
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Editor's Note: A diagram depicting the planned unit development procedure is included at the end of this chapter.
8.06 Specific content.
[Ord. No. Z2009-368; amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
Applications for a planned unit development plat shall include at least the following documents and information, unless waived by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals in its discretion:
(1)
Preapplication stage (required).
a.
General site information: data regarding site conditions, land characteristics, available community facilities and utilities, existing covenants, and other related information.
b.
A plat of survey of the subject property.
c.
Sketch plan: a drawing in simple sketch form showing the proposed location and extent of the land uses, streets, lots and other features.
d.
Legal description: a complete property survey and legal description of the site proposed for development.
e.
A written description of the proposed planned unit development, describing the purpose of the development and proposed land uses.
(3)
Preliminary approval stage (required).
a.
Detailed plan. A drawing of the planned unit development shall be prepared at a scale of not less than one inch to 100 feet and shall show such designations as proposed streets (public and private), all buildings and their uses, common open space, recreation facilities, parking areas, service areas, and other facilities to indicate the character of the proposed development. The submission may be composed of one or more sheets and drawings, and shall include, without limitation:
i.
Boundary lines: bearings and distances.
ii.
Easements: location, width and purpose.
iii.
Streets on and adjacent to the tract: street name, right-of-way width, existing or proposed center-line elevations, pavement type, walks, curbs, gutters, and culverts.
iv.
Utilities on and adjacent to the subject property: location, size and invert elevation of sanitary, storm and combined sewers; location and size of water mains; location of gas lines, fire hydrants, electric and telephone lines, and streetlights; direction and distance to and size of nearest usable water mains and sewers adjacent to the tract showing invert elevation of sewers.
v.
Ground elevations on the subject property.
vi.
Other conditions on the subject property: watercourses, floodplains, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or more in diameter, houses, accessory buildings, and other significant features.
vii.
Other conditions on adjacent land — approximate direction and gradient of ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls; character and location of major buildings, railroads, power lines, tower, and other nonresidential land uses or adverse influences; owners of adjacent unplatted land; for adjacent platter land refer to subdivision plat by name, and show approximate percent built-up, typical lot size and dwelling type.
viii.
Zoning: show zoning districts on and adjacent to the subject property.
ix.
Proposed public improvements: highways or other major improvements planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the subject property.
x.
Open space: all parcels of land intended to be dedicated for public use or reserved for the use of all property owners, with the purpose intended.
xi.
Structures: general location, purpose and height, in feet or stories, of each building.
xii.
Map data: name of development, name of site planner, North point, scale, date of preparation, and acreage of site.
xiii.
Miscellaneous: such additional information as may be required by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals.
c.
Subdivision plat. If the subject property is to be subdivided in connection with the proposed planned unit development, a preliminary subdivision plat shall be submitted, in compliance with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
d.
Statement of purpose. A statement of the purpose and planning objectives to be achieved by the proposed planned unit development. This statement should include a description of the character of the proposed development, the proposed land uses, any proposed exceptions to the otherwise-applicable regulations set forth in this Zoning Ordinance, and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices of the applicant.
e.
Ownership. Statement of present and proposed ownership of all land within the proposed planned unit development, including present tract designation according to official records in offices of the County Recorder of Deeds. If legal title to the property is in trust, then a statement of the names and percentage of interest of all the beneficiaries shall be submitted. If legal title to the property is in a corporation, limited partnership or other legal entity, then a statement of the names of all persons or entities owning 10% or more of the stock or other ownership interest shall be submitted.
f.
Schedule. Development schedule, indicating:
i.
The stages in which the proposed planned unit development project will be constructed, with an emphasis on the area, density, use and public facilities such as open space to be developed within each stage. The overall design of each stage shall be shown on the site plan and through supporting graphic material.
ii.
The approximate dates for the beginning and completion of each stage of development.
g.
Covenants. Proposed agreements, provisions or covenants which will govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the proposed planned unit development.
h.
Density. Information on the density of residential uses, including the number of dwelling units per acre, the number of dwelling units by type, the number of buildings by type, and the number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit type.
i.
Nonresidential use. Provide information on the type and amount of ancillary and nonresidential uses, including the amount of common open space.
j.
Service facilities. Provide information on all service facilities and off-street parking facilities.
k.
Architectural plans. Preliminary architectural plans for all primary buildings shall be submitted in sufficient detail to afford an understanding of the style of the development, the design of the building, and the number, size and type of dwelling units. The floor area of all building types, and the total ground coverage and height of buildings, shall also be provided.
l.
Environment. A preliminary statement identifying existing natural and environmental resources and the method to protect the physical amenities of the site, including information on topography, surface hydrology, vegetation and natural coverage, and soils and subsurface conditions.
m.
Utilities. A preliminary engineering study providing information on existing and proposed sanitary, storm, water and other utilities necessary to adequately service the proposed planned unit development.
n.
Landscape plans. Preliminary plans for vegetation, earth sculpturing, berming and aesthetic features shall be submitted in accordance with Part D of Article VI of this Zoning Ordinance.
o.
Facilities plans. Preliminary plans or information demonstrating the adequacy of service to the proposed PUD shall be submitted for:
p.
School impact study. Information on the tax impact of the proposed PUD on local school districts, including details regarding student load, student scheduling, and the financial impact.
q.
Tax impact study. Information on the taxes to be generated by the proposed PUD and the cost to the various taxing bodies to provide the necessary services to the development.
r.
Traffic analysis. Information on the adequacy of the local transportation and thoroughfare system to handle anticipated traffic volumes generated by the proposed planned unit development, along with an analysis of the adequacy of the internal vehicular circulation pattern.
s.
Market study. An economic feasibility study of the proposed planned unit development, including information on land utilization and marketing potential. Evidence should be presented showing the need and feasibility of the proposed development.
(4)
Final plat stage (required).
a.
Subdivision plat. If the subject property is to be subdivided in connection with the proposed planned unit development, a final subdivision plat shall be submitted, in compliance with the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance.
b.
Common open space documents. All common open space may be either conveyed to a municipal or public corporation, conveyed to a not-for-profit corporation or entity established for the purpose of benefiting the owners and residents of the planned development or retained by the developer. In any event, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals may require legally binding covenants and other guarantees, in a form approved by the Village Attorney, that the common open space will be permanently preserved as an open area. All land conveyed to a not-for-profit corporation or like entity shall be subject to the right of said corporation to impose a legally enforceable lien against the individually owned property in the planned unit development for maintenance and improvement of the common open space. Such documents shall also provide that the Village shall have the right, but not the obligation, to perform necessary maintenance of the common open space, and shall have a lien against the individually owned property in the planned unit development for the costs thereof.
c.
Facilities and improvements. Detailed construction plans shall be submitted for all facilities and improvements to be built in connection with the proposed planned unit development, including, without limitation: roads, curbs, gutters, street lights, street signs, water, sewers, improvements of open spaces, recreational facilities, and public parking facilities.
d.
Construction plans. Detailed plans shall be submitted for the design, construction or installation of site amenities, including buildings, landscaping, lakes and other site improvements.
e.
Construction schedule. A final construction schedule shall be submitted for that portion of the planned unit development for which final approval is requested.
f.
Covenants. All required final agreements, provisions or covenants which will govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned unit development.
8.07 Conditions and guarantees.
[Amended 11-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-3804]
Prior to the final approval of any planned unit development, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals may recommend, and the Board of Trustees may impose, such conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, design, layout, height, density, construction, maintenance, aesthetics, operation and other elements of the planned unit development as deemed necessary for the protection of the public interest, protection of the adjacent area, and to secure compliance with the standards specified in 8.04 of this article. In all cases in which planned unit developments are approved, the Board of Trustees shall require such evidence and guarantees as it may deem necessary as proof that the applicant is complying, and will comply, with the conditions imposed in connection therewith.
8.08 Purpose.
NOTE: Standards apply to new construction and expansion of existing uses only.
The Lincoln Avenue Overlay District is established to provide specific development standards and guidelines for retail, office, multifamily residential, and mixed land uses within its boundaries. The corridor's existing environment consists of auto-oriented land uses, primarily offices and banks. In an effort to enhance the relationship between the surrounding residential neighborhoods with the rest of Lincoln Avenue, new development within the overlay district shall be pedestrian-oriented, providing for a mix of uses. The overlay district is divided into mixed use centers or hubs, which represent the corridors principal commercial centers, and areas designated for residential redevelopment. Each section contains a unique set of standards and design guidelines that have been prepared to help developers and Village officials implement the vision contained in the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan as amended. The successful implementation of this section and standards will establish the corridor's unique image as a distinct and inviting place to live, work, and shop.
The Lincoln Avenue Overlay District is established to:
Create a high-quality environment with an inviting, pedestrian-friendly image that offers its own sense of place and a feeling of security. | |
Promote an attractive, recognizable, mixed-use corridor with outdoor gathering places that fosters a sense of civic pride. | |
Improve the existing streetscape design, site enhancements, and parking locations to foster an attractive, walkable, human-scaled community. |
8.09 Boundaries.
The Lincoln Avenue Overlay District shall be established on the aerial map of the Village of Lincolnwood as illustrated in Figure 1 on the following page.[1]
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Editor's Note: Figure 1 (Figure 8.09.01), Lincoln Avenue Overlay District, is included at the end of this chapter.
8.10 General requirements.
The following standards and guidelines shall be applicable to all new buildings and developments within the Lincoln Avenue Overlay District's Boundaries:
Building Orientation |
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Main pedestrian access shall be oriented along the public street. |
Buildings shall be oriented parallel to the street frontage. (NOTE: On an exceptional basis the Village may approve buildings with angled building facades.) |
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Building Proportions |
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Match or transition building proportions between existing adjacent buildings. |
Maintain ground level pedestrian scale with traditional residential facade components and proportions. |
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Uses |
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Permitted and special uses within the Lincoln Avenue Overlay District shall be the same as the underlying zoning. Refer to Table 4.01.1 or Article IV of this Zoning Ordinance. |
Design Consistency |
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Buildings that are located within close proximity of each other shall compliment each other via architectural elements, materials, color, etc. |
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Blank Walls |
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Blank walls along sidewalks shall be avoided or minimized. To accomplish this main entrances shall be oriented towards the main street with facade windows and design elements at ground level. |
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Parking |
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Off-street parking shall be located toward the rear of the property. All new buildings and development must comply with the parking requirements of Article VII of this Zoning Ordinance. |
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8.11 Additional standards for the B-3 Village Center Planned Development District.
Intersections of Touhy\Lincoln Avenues (Note: Standards apply to new constructor are expansion of existing uses).
Building Siting |
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Buildings on Touhy Avenue: A build-to-line of 15 feet or more is required to buffer pedestrians from the high traffic volume on Touhy |
Buildings on Lincoln Avenue A build-to-line of 5 feet is required to provide a pedestrian-oriented window shopping environment with retail establishments located near the sidewalk. |
Height Requirements |
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5 stories or 65 feet maximum height. |
2 stories allowed above third story provided there is a 10 feet setback above the 3rd floor. |
Use Configuration | |
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A. | Ground floor limited to retail and other nonresidential uses including restaurants, boutique hotels, and family entertainment venues, which encourage pedestrian activity and congregation. (NOTE: Refer to Article IV, Table 4.01.1, B-3 District for permitted and special uses.) |
Land Use Plan |
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8.12 Additional standards for the mixed use.
Intersection of Lincoln-Pratt-Crawford (Note: Standards apply to new construction and development only.) intersection of Devon-Lincoln:
Building Siting |
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A maximum build-to-line of five feet from the public right-of-way is required to locate buildings close to public sidewalks. |
Height Requirements |
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3 stories or 38 feet maximum height. |
Use Configuration | |
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A. | Ground floor limited to retail and other nonresidential uses that encourage pedestrian activity and shopping, for example book stores, bistros, coffee shops, restaurants, and dry cleaners, etc. For a list of all permitted and special uses refer to Table 4.01.1 of Article IV of the Village Zoning Regulations. |
B. | Upper floor(s) Lincoln-Pratt-Crawford: Limited to residential, retail or office uses. |
Devon-Lincoln Hub: Permitted uses: Nonresidential retail or office uses. Special use: multifamily residential dwellings (NOTE: Refer to Table 4.01.1 of Article IV of the Village Zoning Regulations for a complete list.) | |
Build-to-Line: Lincoln-Pratt-Crawford and Devon-Lincoln Avenue |
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8.13 Additional standards for the business/residential transition area.
(NOTE: Standards apply to new construction and development only.)
Building Siting |
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A build-to-line of 10 feet from the public right-of-way is required along with a wrought iron fence, no more than 4 feet tall, located 5 feet from the public right-of-way. |
A hedgerow should be placed behind the fence on the building side. |
Building Types |
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Residential uses allowed in these areas shall be three flats, townhouses and/or condominium buildings. |
Driveways and Access |
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Residential buildings shall not have garages or driveways with direct vehicular access to Lincoln Avenue |
Units at the rear of the property shall not face the front door of adjacent homes. |
Individual residential units shall be pedestrian accessible from the front street side. |
Height Requirements |
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3 stories or 38 feet maximum height. |
Use Configuration | |
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1. | Ground floor. In addition to permitted B-1 Uses, multifamily or townhomes shall be permitted on the ground floor within the boundary of the Business/Residential Transition Area, but only upon issuance of a special use permit threrefor. (See Table 4.01.1.) [Amended 1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3140] |
2. | Commercial uses shall be permitted only on the ground floor and shall not exceed 2,500 square feet in gross floor area. (See Section C of Article IV for additional restrictions on commercial uses.) |
3. | Upper floor residential uses are only allowed upon isssunce of a special use permit therefor, and only to the extent set forth in Table 4.01.1 of this Zoning Ordinance. [Added 1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-3140] |
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8.14 Additional standards for the business transition.
(Note: Standards apply to new construction and development only.)
Building Siting |
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A maximum build-to-line or 5 from the public right-of-way is required to locate buildings close to public sidewalks. |
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3 stories or 38 feet maximum height. |
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1. | Ground floor limited to retail and other nonresidential business uses that encourage pedestrian activity and access to shopping and services. For a list of permitted and special uses refer to Table 4.01.1 of Article IV of the Village Zoning Ordinance. |
2. | Upper floor limited to retail, other nonresidential business and office uses. Residential uses are not permitted on the upper floors in the Business Transition Area |
Build-to-Line: Business Transition Area |
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8.15 Parking.
Parking requirements vehicle and pedestrian circulation shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of the Village Zoning Ordinance. Within the Lincoln Avenue Overlay District the following additional standards shall apply:
(1)
Off-street parking in the front of buildings for any future development along Lincoln Avenue shall be prohibited except as may be allowed by the Village Board. Instead, off-street parking shall be located toward the rear of the property.
(3)
Expansion and/or change in use of existing buildings with front yard parking must provide screening materials with either landscaping or a short screen wall along the public sidewalk to reduce the visibility of parking variations to this requirement must be approved by the Village Board (Figures: A and B below).
(4)
On-street parking lanes in the public right-of-way shall be incorporated into a new sidewalk system with bump-outs for both new and existing uses. Instituting traffic calming measures in addition to the parking bump-outs are encouraged to increase safety (Figure C below).
(5)
Residential buildings shall not have garages or driveways with direct vehicular access to Lincoln Avenue.
(6)
When possible, it is preferable that sidewalks and other pedestrian paved areas located in front of or adjacent to principle building facades incorporate decorative brick or stone paving.
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Landscaped areas, including landscaped parking islands and medians, shall be separated from vehicular and pedestrian encroachment by curbs and raised planting surfaces.
 Figure C - Thoroughfare Standards for Lincoln Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Guideline |  Figure A - Plan view of Sample Parking Area Screening for Infill |
 Figure B - Cross Section Examples of Screening for Infill Development |
8.16 Building and site enhancements.
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Blank, uninterrupted facades and street facing elevations shall be prohibited. Building facades and elevations facing a public street shall articulate the line between the ground and upper levels with a cornice, balcony, arcade, or other feature. Facades and street facing elevations shall incorporate such elements as projections, recesses, and offsets in order to divide flat expanses of buildings. |
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For mixed-use, commercial, office, and retail buildings, the front elevation shall provide a minimum of 60% window transparency at ground level. Side elevations shall provide at least 30% transparency. If the building has a second story, upper floor windows are required. Transparency on other elevations is optional. Transparency is measured in a linear manner, for example a one-hundred-foot long building shall have at lest 60 feet in length of windows. |
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To accentuate buildings located at major intersections and corners, tower or turret features shall be incorporated into the building design. Corner towers may exceed the maximum height indicated. |
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Commercial and mixed-use buildings that allow outdoor seating must allow a 5-foot setback from the normal build-to-line for those building portions that house cafes, restaurants, and other such uses. Recesses created by this additional setback must have a minimum width of 10 feet (Figure A). |
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8.17 Building and site enhancements.
[Amended 6-17-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-3106]
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Pedestrian-scale elements shall be included in the facade or any building elevation fronting a public right-of-way other than an alley. Examples or such pedestrian-scale elements are: decorative lighting, planters, and awnings. |
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Mechanical units shall be hidden from views from public rights-of-way and adjacent properties; HVAC duct work shall not be placed on the exterior of walls. |
Awnings |
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Awnings are encouraged. |
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Shutters, it used, shall be sized and mounted appropriately for the window, and shall be operable. |
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Roofs visible from the street shall be earth tones (e.g., browns, dark green sand, red-brown). |
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Balconies and oriels may extend over sidewalk or right-of-way by 12 inches. |
Turrets and eaves may extend over sidewalk by 24 inches. |
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8.18 Purpose and intent.
The B-3 Village Center PD District is established with the understanding that its role is to serve as the focal point of Lincolnwood's downtown activity corresponding to recommendations contained within the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan. Similar to the B-1 District, this district is intended to create an attractive mixed-use commercial area and pedestrian-friendly environment. As a planned development district, all development sites shall adhere to procedures and standards outlined in Part A of this article in addition to the following standards.
8.19 Boundary and size.
This district, when mapped, shall be no less than two acres and not more than 20 acres in size and shall be located in accordance with the Lincoln Ave Corridor Plan. The boundaries of the B-3 Village Center Planned Development District are established as shown in Figure 8.19.01 below:
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8.20 General objectives.
Overall land use and design objectives for development within the Village Center Planned Development District include:
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Mixed use buildings with retail on the ground floor and office or residential uses above to encourage business, activity and pedestrian gathering in the downtown area;
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Cross-access between sites and connected access roads or streets, with Lincoln Avenue bisecting the district and serving as the principal vehicular means of transportation through the district;
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An attractive, vibrant and pedestrian-oriented environment as emphasized in the Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan with emphasis on median landscaping, parkway restoration, and visual focus points, and a unified streets cape;
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Integration of public art, plazas, parks, outdoor seating into specific development plans;
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Attractive, well-articulated building facades that encourage activity and relate to the principal street.
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Pedestrian and bicycle linkages shall be established within and between blocks between the Village Center and the surrounding neighborhoods or activity centers.
8.21 Permitted uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the VC-PD District, subject to approval as part of an agreed to master development plan. (See Table 4.01.1 for permitted uses.)
8.22 Prohibited uses.
8.23 Signs.
[Amended 12-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-2979]
The Village may require, as a condition of the special use permit, more restrictive sign regulations than otherwise permitted in Article XI of this chapter.