This chapter recognizes that landforms, parcel size and shape, and natural resource features vary from site to site and that development regulations must take into account these variations.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Compliance: All new development (including building and/or site improvements), additions to existing development (including building and/or site improvements), all new subdivisions in all zoning districts created in the Village must comply with the resource protection standards set forth in table 159-7.201 of this division.

 

   (B)   Natural Resources To Remain Undisturbed And In Natural State: All the natural resources required to be protected under this section must remain undisturbed and in a natural state except those natural resources where mitigation is permitted and where that mitigation is in strict accord with those requirements set forth in § 159-7.203 of this part. The clearing or removal of trees within a woodland or forest area is development and subject to these natural resource protection standards. All removal and clearing development must comply with these natural resource protection standards. Any proposed changes to woodland and forest resources are a change of use and require the issuance of a zoning permit in order to assure that required protection levels are met under the standards set forth under this chapter.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Woodlands And Forests: The definition of woodlands and forests (mature and young), as applied to this part, appears in § 159-9.200 of this chapter. The determination of woodland and forest boundaries will be based on the following sources:

      (1)   A field survey of trees compiled by a registered land surveyor and identified by a landscape architect, forester, arborist, or botanist with a professional degree in 1 of those fields of endeavor; and

      (2)   The most recent 1 inch equals 100 feet, 1 inch equals 200 feet, 1 inch equals 400 feet aerial photographs prepared by the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) or Lake County.

   The area of woodlands and forests (mature and young), in square feet or acres, must be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan". The woodland and forest area drawing will indicate all woodland and forest areas of the property. The location, size, and species of all healthy trees having a diameter of 6 inches or greater dbh that are located in woodland and forest areas within 25 feet of any proposed improvement and/or in woodland and forest areas to be demolished due to the placement of improvements or grading are to be graphically shown on the "natural resource protection plan" or submitted as a separate drawing. For the remaining undisturbed areas of the development, subdivision, or condominium only the outline of woodland and forest areas indicating whether they are mature or young woodlands is required.

   (B)   Lakes And Ponds: Lakes and ponds are to be determined through the use of the definitions of "lake" and "pond" as set forth in § 159-9.200, "Definitions", of this chapter and the sources in the order indicated below. If the first source is considered inaccurate or inappropriate, as determined by the Village, the succeeding source will be used.

      (1)   Topographic survey prepared by and certified by an Illinois registered land surveyor at a contour interval of not less than 2 feet.

      (2)   USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle maps.

   The area of lakes and ponds (in square feet or acres) will be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan".

   (C)   Streams: Streams, as defined in § 159-9.200 of this chapter, are to be determined through the use of the definitions of "channel" and "stream" and the sources in the order indicated below. If the first source is considered inaccurate or inappropriate, as determined by the Village, the succeeding source will be used.

      (1)   Topographic survey prepared by and certified by an Illinois registered land surveyor at a contour interval of not less than 2 feet.

      (2)   USGS 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle maps.

   The area of streams (in square feet and acres) will be measured and graphically delineated on the "natural resource protection plan".

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Intent Of Mitigation: The Village recognizes that, under certain circumstances, property owners or subdividers may wish to develop in portions of those protected natural resource features areas that are shown as eligible for mitigation as indicated in division 159-7.201(A), table 159-7.201 of this part. In division (B) of this section, the conditions for mitigation and mitigation standards are set forth for the various natural resource features for which mitigation is allowed. The intent of this section is not to permit greater destruction of natural resource features than is permitted under the requirements of this chapter for typical property or development. This section sets specific standards for use when the extent of the natural resources on a site and the use of the regulations would create a major hardship for required natural resource feature protection. Thus, mitigation is intended to be used in lieu of a variance request when severe hardships would result from the strict enforcement of the natural resource protection standards and requirements set forth in this chapter.

   (B)   Mitigation Standards: The following methods, requirements, standards and/or criteria shall be followed for the mitigation of those natural resource features that may be mitigated under the requirements set forth under division 159-7.201(A), table 159-7.201 of this part.

      (1)   Woodlands And Forests. The following applies to woodland and forest areas:

         (a)   Mitigation must include the planting of 1.25 acres of new woodland/forest for every 1 acre, or portion thereof, of disturbed woodland/forest for which mitigation is required.

         (b)   Mitigation must include the replacement of woodlands/forests that have been disturbed. Mitigation must consist of the planting of new woodland/forest areas, as specified in division (B)(1)(a) of this section, using all of the following numbers of plants per acre of mitigated area.

            15 canopy trees, minimum 3.5 inch caliper

            25 canopy trees, minimum 2.5 inch caliper1

            250 canopy trees, minimum 5 foot high whips

            50 understory trees, minimum 5 foot high whips

            30 shrubs, minimum 12 inches high

Note:

   1.    3.5 inch caliper canopy trees may be substituted with two 2.5 inch caliper canopy trees.

         (c)   The species of plants to be used in the mitigation of woodlands/forests must be similar to those that are destroyed as follows:

            1.   In mitigation areas where there are soils located conducive to the planting of species native to northern Illinois xeric forests, a minimum mix of 12 species are to be planted. Acceptable species for northern Illinois xeric forest woodland and forest mitigation are as indicated in table 159-7.203 of this division. No more than 80% of the total number of trees planted for mitigation purposes, however, may be of the white oak, red oak, or black oak (Quercus alba, Quercus borealis, or Quercus veluntina) species.

 

            2.   In mitigation areas where there are soils located which are not conducive to the planting of species native to northern Illinois xeric forests, alternative native plant species must be planted which are tolerant of the soil types in which the plants are to be placed.

         (d)   The land on which the mitigation is to take place must be protected with a deed restriction and conservation easement as a permanent natural resource features conservation easement.

         (e)   No tree cutting or removal, subsequent to the adoption of this chapter, may reduce the woodland/forest natural resource features protection requirements of this chapter.

      (2)   Lakes And Ponds. Lakes and ponds may be mitigated as may be permitted under the requirements of this chapter subject to conformance with the Lake County watershed development ordinance.

   (C)   Off Site Mitigation: Off site mitigation may be permitted by the Village Board provided that such off site mitigation occurs within the same subwatershed as the natural resource feature, or property, being mitigated and follows the methods, requirements, standards, and/or criteria set forth under division (B) of this section.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Where a lot is located partially within a deed restricted and preserved natural resource protection area or open space area, that portion of the lot in such an area may be utilized to meet the lot area requirements of the zoning district. In no case, however, may such eligibility be used to increase the maximum permitted net floor area ratio (NFAR) or maximum net density (ND) of any parcel of land or lot in excess of what is permitted by this chapter.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Permitted and/or special uses in floodplain and/or floodway areas as may be specified under the provisions of chapter 154 of this title, as amended, and must be consistent with the Lake County watershed development ordinance.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Uses within wetland areas are subject to approval by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency permits, and must be consistent with the Lake County watershed development ordinance.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Street access shall be subject to review and approval of the jurisdiction with authority over such access (i.e., Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County Department of Transportation, or Village of Lindenhurst). Lot and parcel vehicular access points to streets and highways under the jurisdiction of the Village will be permitted only at locations in accordance with this chapter and other Village adopted plans or ordinances, and is subject to Village Engineer review and approval as part of the site plan review and/or subdivision approval process.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Natural Resource Features Protection/Mitigation, Conservation, Landscape Buffer Yard, And Utility Easements Required: The Village will require natural resource features protection/mitigation, conservation, landscape buffer yard, and/or utility easements of widths deemed adequate for the intended purpose on each side of all rear lot lines and on side lot lines or across lots where necessary or advisable for natural resource feature protection, landscape buffer yards, electric power and communication lines, wires, conduits, storm and sanitary sewers, and gas, water, and other utility lines.

   (B)   Site Traversed By Watercourse, Drainageway Channel, Or Stream:

      (1)   Where a site is traversed by a watercourse, drainageway channel, or stream, an adequate drainageway or easement must be provided as required by the Village Engineer. The location, width, alignment, and improvement of such drainageway or easement will be subject to the approval of the Village, and parallel streets or parkways may be required in connection therewith.

      (2)   Where necessary, stormwater drainage must be maintained by landscaped open channels of adequate size and grade to hydraulically accommodate maximum potential volumes of flow. These design details are subject to review and approval by the Village Engineer.

   (C)   Minimum Width Required For All Utility Easements: All utility easements must be a minimum of 10 feet in width or wider where recommended by the Village Engineer.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

A stormwater management plan must be prepared for all proposed development meeting all Lake County imposed stormwater management regulations subject to conformance with the Lake County watershed development ordinance.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Table 159-7.504 of this section sets forth the minimum required setbacks for lots or parcels which abut the indicated arterial streets and highways, unless otherwise determined by the authority with jurisdiction over the abutting street or highway.

 

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Vehicular And Pedestrian Access And Circulation: Pedestrian and vehicular traffic movement within and adjacent to the site must be safe and efficient with particular emphasis on the provision and layout of sufficient parking areas, off street loading and unloading, and the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and vehicles from access streets, within the site, and between buildings and vehicles. Access to the site from adjacent roads shall be designed so as to interfere as little as possible with traffic flow on these roads and to permit vehicles, including emergency vehicles, a rapid and safe ingress and egress to/from the site.

   (B)   Pedestrian And Bicycle Access In R-4 District: The following requirements apply in the R-4 District.

      (1)   The development must provide for safe pedestrian and bicycle access to all areas within the development through the use of public rights-of-way and/or public easements which are a minimum of 20 feet in width, provide connections to existing and planned public pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and provide connections to adjacent properties.

      (2)   Bicycle paths must be paved with bituminous paving and shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide.

      (3)   Internal pedestrian walkways must be distinguished from vehicular driving surfaces through the use of brick pavers, stone pavers, or concrete.

      (4)   The development must provide secure, integrated bicycle parking and pedestrian furniture in appropriate quantities and at appropriate locations as determined by the Village Board after review by the Plan Commission.

      (5)   Specific and detailed design guidelines must be prepared as a part of each site plan review for any development in the R-4 District which specifically address bicycle and pedestrian access.

      (6)   Where buildings front or side upon a public or private street, there must be sidewalks on both sides of the public or private street.

   (C)   Pedestrian And Bicycle Access In CBR-2 District: The following requirements apply in the CBR-2 District.

      (1)   The development must provide for safe pedestrian and bicycle access to all uses within the development through the use of public rights-of-way and/or public easements which are a minimum of 20 feet in width, provide connections to existing and planned public pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and provide connections to adjacent properties.

      (2)   Sidewalks which are a minimum of 15 feet in width (excluding landscape planting areas) must be provided along the entire length of any commercial building facade elevation containing a public entrance to a building.

      (3)   Internal pedestrian walkways must be distinguished from vehicular driving surfaces through the use of stamped colored asphalt, brick pavers, stone pavers, or concrete.

      (4)   Development must provide secure, integrated bicycle parking and pedestrian furniture in appropriate quantities and at appropriate locations as determined by the Village.

      (5)   Specific and detailed design guidelines must be prepared as a part of each site plan review for any development in the CBR-2 District which specifically address bicycle and pedestrian access.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   No Obstructions Permitted: In order to provide adequate vision clearance, no obstructions are permitted between the heights of 2.5 feet and 10 feet above the plane through the mean curb grades within the triangular space formed by any 2 existing or proposed intersecting street or alley right-of-way lines and a line joining points on such lines, located a minimum of 30 feet from their intersection.

   (B)   Corner Cut Off Distances For Intersecting Arterial And/Or Collector Streets: In the case of arterial and/or collector streets intersecting with other arterial and/or collector streets, the corner cut off distances establishing the triangular vision clearance space will be increased to 50 feet. The 50 feet will be as measured from the 2 intersecting street rights-of-way lines and a line joining the 2 points on such lines. No visual obstructions, such as structures, parking, or vegetation, are permitted in any triangular vision clearance space.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

In all districts and in connection with every use, there must be provided at the time any use or building is erected, enlarged, extended, or increased, adequate off street parking for all vehicles in accordance with the following.

   (A)   Adequate Access: Adequate access to a public street must be provided for each parking space, and driveways must be at least 12 feet wide for 1- and 2-family dwellings, and a minimum of 24 feet wide for all other uses. Each required off street parking space must open directly onto an aisle or driveway that is wide enough to provide safe and efficient means of vehicular access to the parking space.

   (B)   Minimum Parking Space Size: The size of each parking space must be not less than 162 square feet nor less than 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length, exclusive of the space required for ingress and egress.

   (C)   Off Street Parking Area Surfacing: All open, off street loading and parking spaces must be improved with pavement of either asphalt or concrete and stormwater drainage facilities as approved by the Village Engineer.

   (D)   Concrete Curb And Gutter Required:

      (1)   Concrete curb and gutter meeting Village specifications will be required for all off street parking areas serving more than 5 vehicles in all nonresidential zoning districts and in the R-2 and R-3 Districts and planned unit developments. This requirement will also apply to the expansion of any existing off street parking lot where the number of off street parking spaces is increased by 20 spaces or more.

      (2)   Required concrete curb and gutter for off street parking areas and drives will be installed a minimum of 6 feet from a property line (as measured from the back of curb) so as to prevent vehicles from extending over any lot lines.

   (E)   Off Street Parking Stalls: Off street parking stalls must be marked by painted lines or other approved material and must be maintained so as to be legible at all times.

   (F)   Landscaping: All public off street parking areas that serve 5 vehicles or more and are created or redesigned and rebuilt subsequent to the adoption of this chapter must be provided with accessory landscape areas meeting all applicable requirements of § 159-7.700 of this part.

   (G)   Parking Spaces For Use By Persons With Disabilities: All open, off street parking areas must provide parking spaces for persons with disabilities that comply with applicable Federal and State requirements and guidelines to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Unless conflicting with the ADA requirements, the following standards will apply:

      (1)   Table 159-7.602(G) of this division will apply. The minimum required number of accessible off street parking spaces for use by persons with disabilities will be considered as a part of the total off street parking spaces required.

      (2)   The minimum dimensions for all parking spaces provided for use by persons with disabilities shall be 16 feet wide by 18 feet long.

      (3)   Off street parking spaces provided for the use of persons with disabilities must be located as close as possible to an entrance which allows such persons to enter and leave the parking area without assistance.

      (4)   All parking spaces provided for the use of persons with disabilities must be marked by a sign which includes the international symbol for barrier free environments and a statement informing the public that the parking space is reserved for use by persons with disabilities. Such signs must comply with the ADA requirements.

 

   (H)   Parking Prohibitions:

      (1)   Parking is prohibited on any private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

      (2)   It is unlawful to park any type of truck (other than a van commonly used for residential passenger purposes, or a van converted by removal of seats for commercial purposes, or a pickup truck or a pickup truck converted for commercial purposes) on any street or on any public or private property in the Village unless:

         (a)   The truck is actively loading or unloading goods or materials, or

         (b)   The truck is parked on a lot located in a nonresidential zoning district and is being used for the operation of a business located on the lot, or with the occupant of the truck as an active customer doing business on the premises where parked during regular business hours, or

         (c)   The occupant of the truck is performing service, repair, remodeling or construction work on the premises where parked and the truck is utilized in that work.

   (I)   Minimum Required Off Street Parking Separation From On Site Buildings And Minimum Walkway Width In The CBR-2 District: All off street parking areas must be separated from buildings with pedestrian walkways and/or landscaping (including furniture) not less than 15 feet in continuous total width.

      (1)   When a foundation landscape planting area along a building is provided within said minimum of 15 feet of continuous total width, it must be a minimum of 7 feet in width.

      (2)   When a pedestrian walkway along a building is provided within said minimum of 15 feet of continuous total width, it must be a minimum of 8 feet in unobstructed (excluding landscaping and furniture) continuous width.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Minimum Requirements: The minimum number of off street parking spaces accessory to designated uses (except for special uses or planned unit developments where the approval ordinance establishes parking requirements) must be provided as set forth in table 159-7.603 of this section.

   (B)   Uses Not Listed In Table 159-7.603 Of This Section And Other Uses: Parking spaces for permitted uses not listed in table 159-7.603 of this section will be provided in accordance with requirements designated by the Zoning Administrator. In the case of special uses, parking spaces for special uses not listed in table 159-7.603 of this section must be provided in accordance with requirements required by the Village. The provisions for a use which is deemed similar by the Zoning Administration may be applied.

   (C)   Employee Parking: Parking spaces required on an employee basis as set forth in table 159-7.603 of this section will be based on the average number of employees on duty or residing, or both, on the premises at any one time.

   (D)   Off Street Parking Requirements For Mixed Or Combined Uses Located Within The Same Building Or On The Same Lot Or Parcel: Combinations of any of the uses set forth in table 159-7.603 of this section must provide the total number of off street parking stalls and/or queuing space required for each individual use.

   (E)   Electric vehicle charging stations, associated equipment, and make-ready parking spaces may be counted toward satisfying minimum off street parking space requirements, when provided in accordance with the requirements designated by the zoning administrator.

 

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017; Am. Ord. 2025-2-2310, passed 2-24-2025)

The width of off street parking rows and aisles must conform with the requirements set forth in table 159-7.604 of this section.

 

 

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Off street loading spaces accessory to designated uses must be provided as follows:

   (A)   Location: All required loading spaces must be located on the same lot as the use served. No permitted or required loading space may be located within 40 feet of the nearest point of intersection of any 2 streets. No loading space may be located in a required side yard abutting a residential zoning district, residential portion of a planned unit development, or a required front yard.

   (B)   Access: Each required off street loading space must be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley in a manner which will least interfere with traffic movement. Loading spaces on lots located adjacent to public ways must be so situated to enable the vehicles to back into the loading dock from areas other than public ways. The blocking of loading spaces by other loading spaces, permanent or movable structures of any type, including trash receptacles or compactors, is prohibited.

   (C)   Surfacing: All open off street loading spaces must be improved with pavement and stormwater drainage facilities in accordance with this chapter.

   (D)   Computation: Where the total floor area of the use being served is less than 2,000 square feet, the required off street loading spaces may be used to satisfy the requirements for any off street parking spaces. Employee parking maneuver areas may also be used for access to loading docks and as truck standing areas.

   (E)   Repair And Service: No motor vehicle repair work or service of any kind will be permitted in conjunction with loading facilities provided in any residential or nonresidential zoning districts.

   (F)   Maneuvering Space Required To Service Outdoor Loading Areas: Adequate off street truck maneuvering area must be provided on site and not within any public street right-of-way or other public lands.

   (G)   Interference With Fire Exit Or Emergency Access Prohibited: Off street loading facilities must be designed so as not to interfere with any fire exits or emergency access facilities to either a building or site.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Business And Public And Semipublic Districts: The minimum number of required off street loading spaces accessory to nonresidential uses in the NB, CB, PBC, O, I, and RO Districts is 1 loading space for buildings containing 10,000 to 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 additional loading space for each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area or fraction thereof. The minimum required size of such loading space is 10 feet in width and 25 feet in length, exclusive of aisle and maneuvering space, and it must have a vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet.

   (B)   Industrial Districts: The minimum number and size of off street loading spaces accessory to uses in the M and BK Districts must be in accordance with table 159-7.606 of this division. For each additional 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof, over 100,000 square feet of gross floor area, 1 additional loading space must be provided. Such additional space shall be a minimum of 12 feet in width by 50 feet in length, and have a vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet. Loading spaces on lots located on public ways must be situated to enable the vehicles to back into the loading dock from areas other than the public way.

 

 

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

All driveways installed, altered, changed, replaced, or extended must meet the following requirements as well as those set forth in § 159-7.501 of this part.

   (A)   Islands: In all nonresidential districts, islands between driveway openings must be provided with a minimum of 12 feet between all driveways.

   (B)   Openings:

      (1)   Driveways Serving Nonresidential Development. Openings for vehicular ingress and egress must not exceed 24 feet at the street right-of-way line and 30 feet at the roadway unless otherwise approved by the Village Engineer.

      (2)   Driveways Serving Residential Development. See § 150.04 of this title.

   (C)   Vehicular Entrances And Exits: Vehicular entrances and exits to drive-in theaters; banks; restaurants; motels; funeral homes; vehicular sales, service, washing and repair stations; garages; and public parking lots must be at least 200 feet from any pedestrian entrance or exit to a school, college, university, church, hospital, park, playground, library, public emergency shelter, or other place of public assembly.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

No direct private access will be permitted to the existing or proposed rights-of-way of expressways nor to any controlled access arterial street without permission of the highway agency that has access control jurisdiction. Additional access requirements are set forth in greater detail in § 159-7.501 of this part.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

In order to minimize the number of vehicular access points on arterial and collector streets when development occurs in an area, the Village may require an area circulation plan be prepared pursuant to the requirements set forth in § 159-7.501 of this part.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

The storage of snow for more than 48 hours is prohibited in required off street parking, drive, and loading areas.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Yard Related Definitions:

   YARD, FRONT. With regard to the parking of recreational vehicles, any side yard or rear yard which is adjacent to any public street right-of-way will be considered a front yard.

   YARD, REAR. With regard to the parking of recreational vehicles, any rear yard which is adjacent to any public street right-of-way will be considered a front yard.

   YARD, SIDE. With regard to the parking of recreational vehicles, any side yard which is adjacent to any public street right-of-way will be considered a front yard.

   (B)   Parking On Single-Family And 2-Family Residential Lots Prohibited; Exception:

      (1)   No person may allow a recreational vehicle to be parked or stored in the open on any single-family or 2-family residential lot within the Village unless the following conditions are met:

         (a)   Not more than 2 recreational vehicles may be parked or stored in the open.

         (b)   Any recreational vehicle must be parked or stored in the rear yard or side yard, provided, however, that if the lot is a vacant single-family and 2-family residential lot the recreational vehicle must be parked or stored within the rear 30 feet of the lot.

         (c)   No recreational vehicle may exceed 32 feet in length, 10 feet in height, or 8 feet in width.

         (d)   No recreational vehicle may be used for living, sleeping or any other purpose and may not be connected to any gas, water, electrical or sanitary sewer service.

         (e)   No recreational vehicle may have its wheels or hitches removed or be affixed to the ground in any way so as to prevent its quick removal.

         (f)   No recreational vehicle may be parked and stored in such a way so as to create a dangerous or unsafe condition.

         (g)   No part of any recreational vehicle may be parked or stored over or within any public road right-of-way.

         (h)   The ground area adjacent to permitted paved areas serving parked or stored recreational vehicle must be free of noxious weeds, tall grass or debris and may not be used for the storage of any other material or goods.

         (i)   Any propane cylinders on a recreational vehicle may have their valves in the off position.

         (j)   All recreational vehicles must be parked on a paved surface.

      (2)   If a person can show that compliance with division (B)(1) of this section is impossible in any of the permitted locations because of clearance problems and/or the presence of trees of 6 inch diameter or greater, the Village may allow the parking or storage of not more than 1 recreational vehicle in the front yard on the driveway or on a hard surface or pad adjacent to the side of the driveway closest to the side lot line.

      (3)   If a person cannot comply with division (B)(1) of this section because their rear yard is adjacent to a street and therefore defined under this section as a front yard, notwithstanding any other setback provisions of this chapter to the contrary, they may park the recreational vehicle in the rear yard provided that a wall, solid fence or densely planted natural vegetation of a minimum height of 6 feet be constructed or planted a minimum of 30 feet from the property line in the rear yard between the vehicle and any adjacent streets.

      (4)   Recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked or stored on the driveway of a single-family and 2-family residential lot in the Village for the purpose of cleaning, maintaining or preparing it for a period not to exceed 72 hours.

      (5)   Temporary occupancy of a recreational vehicle while parked or stored pursuant to this section may be authorized by the Chief of Police.

   (C)   Parking On Multiple-Family Residential Lot Prohibited; Exception: No person may allow a recreational vehicle to be parked or stored in the open on any multiple-family residential lot within the Village unless the Village has worked out an agreement with the owner or owner's association, as the case may be, designating a specific area for the parking of recreational vehicles.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Landscaping Required: Landscaping is required in peripheral buffer yards, street buffer yards, for on lot landscaping, in off street parking areas, and in areas where vegetative mitigation is required. The area and length of each, as required herein, must be measured in order to determine the amount of landscaping required.

   (B)   Exemptions And Modifications: All developments must meet the provisions of this section except as specifically exempted below.

      (1)   Residential development on existing lots of record in the E, SE, S, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts as of the effective date of this chapter (February 27, 2017).

      (2)   Additions to existing buildings (principal and/or accessory) where the total floor area is not increased more than 10% of the existing total floor area.

      (3)   Additions to buildings (principal and/or accessory) that increase their overall building area from 10% to 50% must conform to the landscaping standards specified in this § 159-7.700 to the maximum extent possible. All off street parking areas and buffer yards must conform to the landscaping requirements of this § 159-7.700. If insufficient dimensions exist on site, in order to achieve a sufficient level of landscaping, the standards set forth in this section may be reduced by up to 30% by the Village.

      (4)   Areas located within floodplains, floodways, flood lands, and wetlands are exempt from the landscaping requirements set forth in this § 159-7.700.

   (C)   Buffer Yards To Ameliorate Nuisances Between Certain Adjacent Zoning Districts: A buffer yard is a combination of a setback and a visual buffer or barrier, and is a yard or area together with the planting and/or landscape structure required thereon. The amount of land, the type of planting, and the amount of planting specified for each buffer yard requirement of this chapter are designed to ameliorate nuisances between certain adjacent zoning districts. Buffer yards are also designed to ensure a desired character along public streets and roads.

   (D)   Buffer Yards Required To Separate Different Zoning Districts: Buffer yards will be required to separate different zoning districts from each other. Buffer yards function to eliminate or minimize potential nuisances such as dirt, litter, noise, glare of lights, signs, and unsightly buildings or parking areas, or to provide spacing to reduce adverse impacts of noise, odor, or danger from fires or explosions.

   (E)   Special Landscaping, Streetscape, And Buffer Yards For R-4 District:

      (1)   Landscaping must be integrated into building arrangements, topography, off street parking, and buffer yard requirements on lots in the R-4 District. Landscaping must include trees, bushes, shrubs, ground cover, perennials, annuals, plant sculpture, area, and the use of building and paving materials in an imaginative manner.

      (2)   Buffer yards must be located around the perimeter of the site to minimize the offsite impacts of headlight glare, noise, light from structures and open areas and the movement of people and vehicles. Buffer yards may consist of fencing, evergreens, shrubs, bushes, deciduous trees, or combinations thereof to achieve the intent of the R-4 District.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

All landscaping requirements are stated in terms of the number of standard plant units required. This § 159-7.700 defines the standard plant unit and its alternatives. All required landscaping must conform to 1 or more of the plant unit alternatives of this section. Table 159-7.702 of this section specifies the plant unit alternatives. In general, the 5 alternative plant mixes are interchangeable. In other cases, where a year round screen is required, Alternative Unit A is preferred and may even be specified by the Plan Commission.

 

Note:

   1.    Not to be used in off street parking areas.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Credit for existing plant material will be allowed to offset required plant unit landscaping in the buffer yards and parking lots as follows:

   (A)   Buffer Yards: Where there are existing trees having a diameter at breast height (dbh) of 4 inches or larger, the number of such trees per 100 feet will be credited towards the landscaping as plant units by dividing such trees by 3. Where the buffer yard is to be left in a natural state, no shrubs will be required. Individual trees 6 feet in height or more will be counted on an individual basis towards the planting requirements; other components of a plant unit are required including all shrubs.

   (B)   Parking Lots: Any existing trees 6 feet in height or more will be subtracted from the required area amount of parking lot landscaping on a tree by tree basis.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Physical Containment Of Landscaped Areas: All landscaped areas located within or adjacent to a parking area, or adjacent to a public street or sidewalk, must be designed to contain landscape materials and to prevent vehicular encroachment (i.e., through the use of continuous concrete curbing, railroad ties, header, or depressed construction).

   (B)   Artificial Landscape Materials: Artificial trees, shrubs, turf, or plants are permitted as landscaping.

   (C)   Ground Cover: The use of landscape fabrics under all areas landscaped with nonliving materials, except those areas set aside for stormwater retention/detention, is recommended to prevent weed growth. Mulch must be provided to all trees planted in parkways. Mulch must be to a depth of 3 inches to 4 inches.

   (D)   Irrigation: A permanent, on site, outdoor water supply (underground or drip irrigation, hose bibs, etc.) that provides complete coverage to all new living landscaped areas may be required. Watering systems must be designed to water landscaped areas efficiently and avoid irrigation of adjacent parking areas and access drives, sidewalks, buildings, and public streets. If hose bibs are used, they must be located within 100 feet of any landscaped area.

   (E)   Location: New vegetation must be selected, planted, and maintained so that at maturity it will not interfere with utility lines, snow storage areas, vehicular parking, pedestrian circulation, traffic sight visibility at driveways and street intersections, and will not cause damage or upheaval of sidewalks and pavement.

   (F)   Type Of Landscape Plant Materials: The Village encourages the use of native plant materials, trees, shrubs, and ground cover, indigenous to northeastern Illinois. In shore buffer areas, these include native plants which are tolerant of both moisture and hydric soils. Applicants should consult the list of non-native and invasive species that are prohibited from use as plant materials, which list is on file with the Village Administrator.

   (G)   Installation:

      (1)   Landscaping and watering devices may be required to be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy or commencement of operations. The Village will have the right to refuse approval of any project not meeting the provisions of this section.

      (2)   If approved landscaping and watering devices cannot be installed prior to occupancy or commencement of operations, a certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Village if the applicant provides an acceptable form of surety. The application must be accompanied by a complete estimate of the total cost of the approved landscaping and watering system improvements prepared by a landscape architect. All landscape materials must be guaranteed for 2 years.

      (3)   When it is determined that the landscaping and watering system have been installed in accordance with the approved plans, the Village will return the surety to the applicant.

   (H)   Maintenance:

      (1)   Responsibility For Maintenance.

         (a)   Maintenance of all landscaping is the responsibility of the owner, lessee, heirs, assigns, agents, homeowners' association, or other liable entity of the property and must consist of regular watering, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, the replacement of irrigation systems, and architectural features.

         (b)   The owner or liable entity in control of any private premises must at all times maintain the premises free of litter and weeds.

      (2)   Future Building Pads. Future building pads within a phased development must be maintained in a dust free condition vegetated with ground cover.

      (3)   Plant Replacement. Any plant materials included in an approved landscaping plan that do not survive a plant establishment period of 2 years after installation must be replaced with plant materials of the same or like species of equal size within the next planting season, but in any event, within 6 months of the plant's demise. Replacement must be made by the property owner or, in the case of landscape plant materials located within a landscape easement under the control of a homeowners' association, the homeowners' association will be responsible for replacement. Applicants should consult the list of non- native and invasive species that are prohibited from use as plant materials, which list is on file with the Village Administrator.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017; amd. Ord. 21-1-2182, passed 1-11-2021)

   (A)   General:

      (1)   Buffer yard standards are listed in this section for peripheral buffer yards and for street buffer yards.

      (2)   Peripheral and street buffer yard standards are based on a required relative buffer yard intensity value. A variety of combinations of buffer yard width, planting intensity, and structural options (i.e., fences and earthen berms) may be selected from § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part to reach the required buffer yard intensity value.

      (3)   Peripheral buffer yards must be located along the outer perimeter of a lot or parcel, and must extend to the lot or parcel boundary line. Peripheral buffer yards may not be located on any portion of an existing or dedicated public or private street or right-of-way.

      (4)   Required buffer yard plantings may be planted in natural appearing groupings along the total length of the buffer yard and need not be spaced uniformly along the total buffer yard length.

   (B)   Plant Materials:

      (1)   For each buffer yard listed, a specific combination of deciduous canopy, shade, and understory trees; evergreen trees; and shrubs is required as indicated in § 159-7.702 of this part.

      (2)   All buffer yard areas must be seeded with lawn or native ground cover unless vegetation is already fully established.

   (C)   Height Of Required Vegetation: Height of vegetation selected for required buffer yards will be measured from the highest finished adjacent grade of the element to be screened.

   (D)   Berming: Earthen berms must be designed to transition to existing grades, not to exceed a slope ratio of 2:1, and must be covered with plant material, ground cover, or partially riprapped to prevent erosion. Berms with vegetative cover must be designed to retain irrigation water rather than encourage runoff. All earthen berms must be safely designed in order to accommodate mowing when needed.

   (E)   Calculation Of Buffer Yard Requirements:

      (1)   Buffer yard requirements are calculated using the standards listed in this § 159-7.700 for peripheral buffer yards and for street buffer yards as specified in § 159-7.707, table 159-7.707 of this part.

      (2)   Buffer yard standards listed in this § 159-7.700 are to be calculated for every 100 linear feet of peripheral lot line boundary and/or street frontage present on a given lot.

      (3)   In instances where the zoning district boundary and/or street frontage is less than 100 feet, the required buffer yard planting is 1 plant unit (see § 159-7.702, table 159-7.702 of this part).

      (4)   To determine the type of buffer yard required on a parcel, between 2 parcels or lots, or between a parcel or lot and a street, the following procedures will be used.

         (a)   Procedures For Determining Minimum Required Peripheral Buffer Yards.

            1.   Identify whether any portion or property line of the parcel or lot coincides with a zoning district boundary. If it does, determine the abutting zoning districts on both sides of the property line.

            2.   Refer to § 159-7.707, table 159-7.707 of this part to determine the required buffer yard intensity factor needed to be achieved between the 2 zoning districts.

            3.   Based upon the buffer yard intensity factor required, refer to § 159-7.707, table 159-7.707 of this part to select the minimum number of plant materials (per 100 feet of buffer yard length), the buffer yard width, and required structure type combination by selecting the desired alternative buffer yard type.

            4.   Calculate the actual number of plants required by selecting the minimum number of plant materials (per 100 feet of buffer yard length) from the alternatives indicated in § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part and multiply by the hundreds of feet of buffer yard to be planted.

            5.   Review §§ 159-7.703 and 159-7.704 of this part for responsibility for installation of peripheral buffer yards.

         (b)   Street Buffer Yards.

            1.   Refer to § 159-7.708, table 159-7.708 of this part to determine the required buffer yard intensity factor.

            2.   Follow the calculation and procedures outlined in division (E)(4)(a) of this section.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

A buffer yard may be used for passive recreation. It may contain pedestrian, bike, or equestrian trails provided that:

   (A)   No plant material is eliminated;

   (B)   The total width of the buffer yard is maintained; and

   (C)   All other regulations of this chapter are met.

   In no event, however, may swimming pools, decks, drives, curbing, stormwater detention/retention ponds, tennis courts, sports fields, golf courses, parking lots, or other such uses be permitted in buffer yards.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

The minimum required buffer yard intensity factor for peripheral buffer yards between zoning districts in table 159-7.707 of this section refers to the buffer yard width and plant unit standards of § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part. Peripheral buffer yards are required between adjacent zoning districts. The abbreviations used in table 159-7.707 of this section represent the zoning district designations used throughout this chapter.

 

Note:

   1.    Buffer yards are to be provided on the land of the adjacent zoning district and not in the R-1 District.

Key:

0 =    No buffer yard is required. All applicable zoning district setbacks are required.

1 =    Buffer Yard Intensity Factor 1 (see § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part).

2 =    Buffer Yard Intensity Factor 2 (see § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part).

3 =    Buffer Yard Intensity Factor 3 (see § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part).

4 =    Buffer Yard Intensity Factor 4 (see § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part).

5 =    Buffer Yard Intensity Factor 5 (see § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part).

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

The numbers given in table 159-7.708 of this section refer to the various buffer yard intensity levels described in § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part. Any combination of vegetation, structures, and width set forth in § 159-7.709, table 159-7.709 of this part may be selected provided the required buffer yard intensity level is met as required by § 159-7.707, table 159-7.707 of this part. The abbreviations used in table 159-7.708 of this section represent the Village zoning district designations used throughout this chapter.

 

Notes:

   1.    Street trees required at time of platting as required under the Village subdivision ordinance.

   2.    Street trees required at time of platting as required under the Village subdivision ordinance is in addition to any required arterial and collector street buffer yards.

   3.    See definition of minor street in § 159-9.200 of this chapter.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Table 159-7.709 of this section sets forth the minimum buffer yard width and plant material standards required for achieving required buffer yard intensity levels and is designed so as to allow for choice from a variety of alternative buffer yard widths and general landscape plant material types in order to meet the required buffer yard intensity levels required elsewhere in this § 159-7.700.

Note:

   1.    See division 159-7.712(B), table 159-7.712(B) of this part for minimum required plant material sizes.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Minimum Landscaping Requirements For Residential And Nonresidential Off Street Parking Areas And Lots: Each residential and nonresidential off street parking lot must contain a minimum amount of landscaping within the parking lots and adjoining entrance drives and circulation drives as set forth in table 159-7.710(A) of this division. A specified number of landscape plant units must be planted per 24 parking spaces or fraction thereof as set forth in table 159-7.710(A) of this division. Where the resulting number of required plant units is expressed in a fraction, the required number of landscape plant units will be rounded to the next highest whole number.

 

Notes:

   1.    See § 159-7.702, table 159-7.702 of this part.

   2.    Per 20 required off street parking spaces.

   (B)   Existing Vegetation: Existing trees that can be preserved, where grading does not cut them off from a reasonable supply of water and where the area under the canopy remains undisturbed, may count towards the plant requirements by measuring the area of the island. The minimum size of such an island is 300 square feet. Table 159-7.710(A) of this section specifies the minimum area requirements per 24 required off street parking spaces or fraction thereof.

   (C)   Curbs, Barriers, And Overhangs: The curb or barrier around landscape areas may be utilized as a wheel stop provided the area of vehicle overhang does not exceed 2 feet and does not damage or interfere with the landscaping. Where vehicle overhangs abut required landscape areas, a minimum 5 foot wide planting area is required for a single vehicle overhang and an 8 foot wide planting area for a double vehicle overhang. Vehicle overhang into the public right-of-way is not permitted. The landscaped area within these planters may be used to satisfy, to the extent provided, the landscaping requirements.

   (D)   Uses Not Permitted In Required Landscaped Areas: Parking (except where vehicle overhang is permitted), buildings, and display of equipment or vehicles are not permitted in required landscaped areas.

   (E)   Required Landscape Materials Not To Constitute A Driving Hazard: To ensure that landscape materials do not constitute a driving hazard:

      (1)   Trees used to landscape parking islands must have a clear trunk height of 6 feet; and

      (2)   Mature shrubs, ground cover, or other landscaping material must not exceed 3 feet in height.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Minimum On Site Landscaping Required: Each residential and nonresidential zoning district or lot in a new development must contain a minimum amount of landscaping in areas not designated as off street parking under the provisions of this chapter. For each acre of land not occupied by buildings, off street parking areas, drives, or buffer yards, the number of "type B" plant units as described in § 159-7.702, table 159-7.702 of this part must be planted. In the case of residential buildings, the requirement will be for every parcel, lot, or dwelling unit, whichever results in a greater amount of plant materials.

   (B)   Deed Restricted Open Space And Undisturbed Resource Protection Areas Excluded: No area that is undisturbed and designated as "open space" required under the open space or natural resource protection provisions of this chapter, other deed restricted open space meeting open space ratio (OSR) requirements of this chapter, or is designated as an undisturbed resource protection area and protected by deed restrictions, may be included in the calculation of the area to be planted.

   (C)   Minimum Required On Site Landscaping: For residential and all nonresidential zoning district parcels and lots, the minimum amount of on site landscaping set forth in table 159-7.711 of this section must be provided in addition to all other required buffer yard landscaping and off street parking landscaping.

   (D)   Foundation Planting In CBR-2 District: Building foundation landscaping for all building frontages facing dedicated public streets, customer off street parking lots, or residential zoning district is required. Building foundation landscaping must be placed in a landscape bed no less than 7 feet in width along the facade of the building.

 

Notes:

   1.    See § 159-7.702, table 159-7.702 of this part.

   2.    Not applicable when the minimum landscape surface ratio (LSR) requirements are lowered due to mitigation, as provided in § 159-7.714 of this part, allowed by the Village. When mitigation is allowed by the Village, the minimum plant unit requirements set forth in § 159-7.714, table 159-7.714 of this part are applicable.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   General Plant Material Standards: All new landscape plant material must be grown in a nursery located in plant hardiness Zone 4. All plant material must meet general industry standards at the time of installation.

   (B)   Plant Material Minimum Size Standards: All required new landscape plant material must be, at the time of installation, those minimum sizes as set forth in table 159-7.712(B) of this division.

 

 

   (C)   Plant Material Substitution: Required landscape plant material types may be substituted for other types based upon the requirements of table 159-7.712(C) of this division.

 

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Landscape construction sureties may be required.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

The Village recognizes that the use of the landscape surface ratio (LSR) standards for the provision of adequately landscaped open space in nonresidential areas as set forth in this chapter may not always lead to good design and, under some circumstances, may be difficult to achieve. This section addresses landscape mitigation measures which may be allowed by the Village.

   (A)   Mitigation Of Required Buffer Yards And Off Street Parking Landscaping Permitted: The mitigation of the dimensional requirements, structural requirements, and/or landscape plant unit and/or material requirements of required peripheral or street buffer yards is allowed. Landscape surface ratio (LSR) mitigation are only allowed for required on site landscaping as required in table 159-7.714 of this section.

   (B)   Maximum Allowable Reduction Of The Landscape Surface Ratio (LSR) Through Mitigation Measures: The maximum allowable reduction of the landscape surface ratio (LSR) through mitigation measures may not fall below those landscape surface ratios (LSRs) set forth in table 159-7.714 of this section. In no case may reductions in landscape surface ratios (LSRs) supersede the natural resource protection standards set forth in this chapter or allow for increases in either the maximum gross floor area ratio (GFAR) or net floor area ratio (NFAR) set forth in the various zoning district requirements of this chapter.

 

Note:

   1.    See § 159-7.702, table 159-7.702 of this part.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Exterior lighting must meet 1 of the following standards:

   (A)   Requirements For The Use Of No Cutoff Type Luminaires: When a light source or luminaire has no cutoff type luminaire, the maximum permitted illumination and the maximum permitted luminaire height is set forth in table 159-7.801(A) of this division.

 

 

Notes:

   1.    These standards do not address illumination levels or fixture height which may be required by the Village for the adequate lighting of public street rights-of-way. These represent maximum illumination levels on private property.

   2.    See § 159-7.803 of this part for lighting standards for outdoor recreational facilities in the RO Recreation and Open Space District.

   (B)   Requirements For Total Cutoff Type Luminaires (With Angle Less Than 90 Degrees): When a luminaire has total cutoff of light at an angle less than 90 degrees and is located so that the bare light bulb, lamp, or light source is completely shielded from the direct view of an observer 5 feet above the ground at the point where the cutoff angle intersects the ground, then the maximum permitted illumination and the maximum permitted height of the luminaire is set forth in table 159-7.801(B) of this division. Figure 159-7.801(B) of this division illustrates a total cutoff type luminaire with angles less than 90 degrees.

 

 

Notes:

   1.    These standards do not address illumination levels or fixture height which may be required by the Village for the adequate lighting of public street rights-of-way. These represent maximum illumination levels on private property.

   2.    See § 159-7.803 of this part for lighting standards for outdoor recreational facilities in the RO Recreation and Open Space District.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

A lighting plan must be submitted, where required by § 159-2.315 of this chapter.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Ball diamonds, playing fields, golf driving ranges, tennis courts, and similar outdoor recreational facilities have unique requirements for nighttime visibility and generally have limited hours of operation. These uses may be exempted from the exterior lighting standards of this section if the applicant can satisfy the Village, upon site plan review, that the following requirements are met:

   (A)   Site Plan: The site plan must meet all other requirements of this chapter; and

   (B)   Exterior Light Sources: Exterior light sources may not exceed the maximum permitted post height of 50 feet; and

   (C)   Shielded Luminaires: If the luminaire is shielded in either its orientation or by a landscaped buffer yard to prevent light and glare spillover to adjacent residential properties or residential zoning districts, then the luminaire may exceed a total cutoff angle of 90 degrees. The maximum permitted illumination at the interior buffer yard line of all required buffer yards may not exceed 2 foot-candles; and

   (D)   Lighting Plan Required: A lighting plan meeting the requirements of § 159-2.315 of this chapter must be submitted to the Village for review and approval.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Street lighting must conform to the standards set forth by the State of Illinois for State highways, Lake County for County highways, and the Village for Village streets and highways.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the contrary, the following provisions will also be applicable:

   (A)   No flickering or flashing lights are permitted.

   (B)   Light sources or luminaires may not be located within required buffer yard areas except on pedestrian walkways.

   (C)   The provisions of this section are designed to supplement other applicable ordinances and codes and not as a substitute. All outdoor electrically powered illuminating devices must be installed in conformance with the provisions of this chapter, applicable building codes and ordinances, electrical codes and ordinances, and all other codes and ordinances as applicable and under appropriate permit and inspection.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)

   (A)   Metering Equipment: Lighting levels will be measured in foot- candles with a direct reading, portable light meter. The meter will be read within an accuracy of plus or minus 5%. It must have been tested, calibrated, and certified by an independent commercial photometric laboratory or the manufacturer within 30 days of its use.

   (B)   Method Of Measurement: The meter sensor must be mounted not more than 6 inches above ground level in a horizontal position at the interior line of the buffer yard or at the property line, as required herein. Readings will be taken only after the cell has been exposed long enough to provide a constant reading. In order to eliminate the effects of moonlight and other ambient light, measurements shall be made after dark with the light source in question on, then with the same sources off. The average of the 2 readings will be compared to the maximum permitted illumination allowed under this § 159-7.800.

(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)