(a)

For the purpose of regulating and limiting the use of lot areas and buildings and the erection, restoration and alteration of buildings and the erection of additions thereto, and to classify, regulate, and restrict the location of trades, industries and the location of buildings for specified uses, and to regulate and limit the height and bulk of buildings so as to secure adequate light, pure air, and safety from fires and other dangers, to conserve the taxable value of lands and buildings throughout the village, to lessen or avoid congestion in public streets, and so that the public health, safety, comfort, morals and welfare may otherwise be promoted, the village is hereby divided into districts as follows:

(1)

R-1A districts, one-family dwelling districts.

(2)

R-2A districts, two-family dwelling districts.

(3)

R-3A districts, multifamily districts.

(4)

B-1 neighborhood business-service districts.

(5)

B-2 neighborhood commercial business districts.

(6)

B-3 regional commercial business districts.

(7)

LM light manufacturing districts.

(8)

HM heavy manufacturing districts.

(b)

The boundaries of these districts are shown on the "District Zoning Map," Lynwood, Illinois, which accompanies and which, with all explanatory matters thereon, is hereby made a part of this chapter. An official copy of the zoning map as amended from time to time, shall be recorded, maintained and exhibited in the office of the building inspector and the village clerk.

(c)

Unless shown otherwise, the boundaries of the districts are lot lines, the centerlines of streets, alleys, roads or such lines extended and the village limits lines.

(Code 1985, § 38-3; Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no structure, building or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no structure, building or part thereof shall be constructed, erected, moved or altered, except in conformity with the regulations herein specified, for the district in which it is located.

(Code 1985, § 38-4)

Uses permitted in the R-1A one-family dwelling districts are as follows:

(1)

One-family dwelling.

(2)

Accessory uses, buildings or structures customarily incidental to the aforesaid permitted use, as hereinafter stated and/or under the conditions hereinafter specified: private garage.

(Code 1985, § 38-5(1); Ord. No. 91-1, 1-15-1991; Ord. No. 03-20, 10-28-2003)

Permissible uses in the R-1A districts are as follows:

(1) Parks, playgrounds, recreational and community buildings and clubs not conducted as a commercial business or for profit.

(2) Public libraries, art galleries and museums.

(3) Public schools, elementary and high, or private schools having a curriculum equivalent to a public elementary school or public high school and having no facilities regularly used for living or sleeping purposes, provided however, that no private kindergarten or nursery shall be permitted except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

(4) Church, temples, lodge halls or private clubs, for which a special use permit has been granted pursuant to article VI of this Code, but any such establishment shall provide permanent off-street parking space upon their owned lot or within 200 contiguous feet thereof, which space is adequate to accommodate one car for every seven persons for which seating is provided for in their establishment, exclusive of the seating capacity of any school and other special purpose rooms. Adequate front, side and rear yards shall be provided and maintained to protect the character and beautification of the district.

(5) Hospitals, for which a special use permit has been granted pursuant to article VI of this Code, but not those hospitals used to treat, house and care for the insane, feeble minded, alcoholics, contagious diseases and mentally incompetent. This use does not permit sanitariums.

(6) Municipal buildings for the village.

(7) Sanitary sewer lift (pump) stations, water pumping stations, reservoirs and filters.

(8) Temporary buildings, customarily used for construction purposes for a period not to exceed one year.

(9) Customary agricultural uses in sparsely settled and unplatted areas which do not constitute a nuisance, providing however that no agricultural use shall cause water to flow into or upon any inhabited residential area, or area in which building construction is being done, or area of residential homes being offered for sale.

(10) Planned commercial recreational area development. The owner of any tract of land comprising an area of not less than five acres, may submit to the board of appeals a plan for the use and development of the land primarily for commercial recreational purposes. The proposed development plans shall be submitted to the village plan commission for examination, study and report and for a public hearing. If the village plan commission approves the development plan, the plan together with the recommendations of the village plan commission shall be embodied in a report to the board of appeals, stating the reasons for approval of the plan and application and specific evidence and facts showing that the proposed commercial recreational area development plan has considered and made provisions for the following essential elements:

a.

That the appropriate use of property adjacent to the area included in the plan will be fully safeguarded;

b.

That the plan is consistent with the intent of this chapter to promote public health, safety and general welfare;

c.

That the commercial uses in the plan are limited to those permitted by the president and board of trustees, but in any event shall not exceed those permitted in the B-1 neighborhood business service districts;

d.

That the entire development is designed with a single architectural theme with the appropriate landscape architectural treatment of the entire unit plan;

e.

That adequate off-street parking is provided as an integral part of the design of the unit plan;

f.

If the board of appeals approves the proposed commercial recreational area development plan, such approval shall be forwarded to the president and board of trustees for final action thereof.

(11)

Day care homes which have been granted a special use permit.

(12)

Cemeteries, for which a special use permit has been granted pursuant to article VI of this Code.

(Code 1985, § 38-5(2); Ord. No. 91-1, 1-15-1991; Ord. No. 00-26, art. I, 11-28-2000; Ord. No. 03-20, 10-28-2003; Ord. No. 17-14, § I, 4-11-2017; Ord. No. 21-54, § 2, 1-11-2022)

Pole barns shall not be allowed in R-1A districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-5(3); Ord. No. 91-1, 1-15-1991; Ord. No. 03-20, 10-28-2003)

Area and bulk regulations are as follows:

(1)

Maximum height. Twenty-seven feet and not more than two full stories.

(2)

The maximum floor coverage by all structures including the building, building accessory, driveway, decks and pools shall not exceed 35 percent of the total lot area, unless a variance is requested and granted by the appropriate official or board.

a.

Requests for variances regarding pools and decks, which will not exceed 45 percent of the total lot area, shall be filed with the building commissioner.

1.

The building commissioner has the authority to grant or deny said requests once filed and shall make a ruling within seven days of any such request being filed.

2.

If the building commissioner does not act within said time frame, or denies the variance request, the applicant may request a hearing on their request before the zoning board of appeals.

3.

Any request for a variance which is capable of complying with the provisions of this article, does not need to comply with the otherwise applicable notice requirements for requests for variances as they apply to the notification of surrounding property owners.

b.

Requests for variances regarding pools and decks which will exceed 45 percent of the total lot area must be filed with the zoning board of appeals as otherwise required by this Code.

c.

Impact fee. Any person seeking a variance for any structure mentioned in subsection (2) of this section shall be required to pay an impact fee of $1.00 per square foot for any structure which is built or added to the property, after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, which is in excess of 35 percent of the total lot area allowed. If the structures on the property, at the time of the request for variance is made, already exceeds 35 percent, then the impact fee will be applied to the amount that the requested variance will increase the existing percentage. Said impact fee will be applied to only that portion of the structure which exceeds either 35 percent of the total lot area or the existing percentage at the time of the request if the structures already exceed 35 percent.

(3)

Minimum lot width. Not less than 80 feet at building setback line for interior lots and not less than 90 feet at building setback for corner lots.

(4)

Lot depth. Not less than 130 feet.

(5)

Minimum building setback.

a.

Front: Twenty-five feet away from the front street line, except as further explained in the "side" yard requirements.

b.

Side: Each side yard shall not be less than ten percent of the lot width on interior lots and on corner lots each side yard shall not be less than ten percent of the lot width on the interior side and not less than 20 feet on the side yard abutting the street.

c.

Rear: Minimum distance from the rear building line to property line, at any point, 35 feet.

(6)

Minimum lot size. Except as to those specified lots legally platted and duly recorded prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, the minimum area of any lot shall be 10,400 square feet.

(7)

Minimum usable floor area (see definition of usable floor area). One story dwelling shall contain a minimum floor area of 1,300 square feet. Two-story dwellings shall contain a minimum floor area of 800 square feet of "usable floor area" on the first (main) floor, and a minimum of 600 square feet on the second floor or upper level. Split level (tri-level and quad level) dwellings shall contain a minimum of 1,400 square feet of "usable floor area." A two-story dwelling shall not be considered a split level.

(8)

Housing of horses limited. Horses may be housed or kept in a residential area of ten acres or more, said measurement to include rights-of-way and easements. There shall be allowed one horse per acre.

(9)

Number of buildings on a zoning lot. Except where permitted by special use, or in a planned development not more than one principal detached building or structure shall be located on a zoning lot.

(10)

Construction of accessory structures. No accessory structure or building shall be constructed on any zoning lot prior to the time of construction of the principal structure or building.

(Code 1985, § 38-5(4); Ord. No. 91-1, 1-15-1991; Ord. No. 97-19, § I, 10-28-1997; Ord. No. 03-20, 10-28-2003)

The following shall not be considered to be obstructions when located in the required yards specified:

(1)

In all yards. Open terraces not over four feet above the average level of the adjoining ground; a permanently roofed-over terrace or porch with projections not exceeding four feet, but not enclosed in any manner; awnings and canopies; steps four feet or less above grade which are necessary for access to a zoning lot from a street or alley; chimneys projecting 24 inches or less into the yard; recreational and laundry drying equipment; arbors or trellises and flag poles not exceeding 20 feet in height; one-story bay windows projecting three feet or less into the yard; and overhanging eaves and gutters projecting three feet or less into a yard.

(2)

In rear yards. Enclosed, attached or detached off-street parking spaces; open off-street parking spaces; accessory sheds, tool rooms and similar buildings or structures for domestic or agricultural storage; balconies, breezeways and open porches; one-story bay windows projecting three feet or less into the yard; and overhanging eaves and gutters projecting three feet or less into the yard.

(3)

In side yards. Overhanging eaves and gutters projecting 24 inches or less into the yard. Wing walls projecting not more than 30 inches into the yard.

(4)

Accessory buildings, including detached garages, tool sheds, storage sheds, pool equipment sheds and similar structures shall be a minimum of three feet from the side and rear lot lines. No construction of accessory buildings shall be permitted in any easement without written proof from companies holding easement rights. If easements exist on side or rear lot lines, the structure must be a minimum of two feet from the inner line of the easement.

(Code 1985, § 38-5(5); Ord. No. 91-1, 1-15-1991; Ord. No. 03-20, 10-28-2003)

The following uses are permitted in R-2A districts:

(1)

Two-family dwelling.

(2)

Customary accessory uses subject to the limitations previously set forth under division 2 of this article insofar as the same are applicable to this district.

(Code 1985, § 38-6(1))

Area and bulk regulations for R-2A districts are as follows:

(1)

Maximum area of plot which may be used for building area:

a.

Detached dwelling, two-family: 35 percent.

b.

Semi-detached or end row dwelling, two families: 35 percent.

c.

Row dwelling (townhouse) two-family: 40 percent.

(2)

There shall be a lot area of at least 2,400 square feet for each two-family dwelling unit.

(3)

Side yard with driveway for each living unit, ten feet minimum, clear of obstructions such as entrance platforms, steps, chimneys, etc.

(4)

The area and bulk regulations subject to the limitations set forth in division 2 of this article, insofar as the same is applicable to the within district.

(5)

Number of buildings on a zoning lot. Except where permitted by special use, or in a planned unit development, not more than one principal detached building or structure shall be located on a zoning lot.

(6)

Construction of accessory structures. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any zoning lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building or structure.

(Code 1985, § 38-6(2))

Pole barns shall not be allowed in R-2A districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-6(2))

The following uses are permitted in R-3A districts:

(1)

Multifamily dwellings.

(2)

Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses.

(Code 1985, § 38-7(1))

Area and bulk regulations for R-3A districts are as follows:

(1)

Maximum heights. Forty feet or three stories.

(2)

Density of R-3-A districts shall be appropriate for and consistent with good planning practice in the immediate neighborhood.

(3)

Coverage of property in R-3-A districts shall not exceed 25 percent.

(4)

Minimum building setbacks.

a.

Front. Twenty-five feet from the street line.

b.

Side. Ten percent of lot width, but no less than 12 feet from the lot line with same exceptions as provided for single- and two-family residences, except for the purpose of side yard regulations, the following multifamily dwellings with common party walls shall be considered as one building; semi-detached two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings of four dwelling units, row (townhouse) dwellings, group dwelling and court apartments. Distance between building walls containing living room windows, side yards shall be 12 feet.

c.

Rear. Thirty feet from the rear lot line except when living room windows are on the rear wall of a building whereupon the distance to the rear lot line shall be increased to 35 feet from the rear lot line.

d.

Courts; objective. The objective of court requirements is to contain sufficient distances between the dwelling walls on the subject property and obstructions on adjoining properties to assure adequate privacy and a desirable presentation, adequate natural light and ventilation, convenient access to the dwelling, and to provide for circulation around the dwelling and for such uses of the court spaces as are considered essential to the type of dwelling under consideration. Courts shall permit uses consistent with desirable practice in the district in which the project is located.

e.

Outer courts. Width of a court formed by connected walls on three sides, the distance between opposing walls shall be:

1.

At a wall containing living room windows: minimum 40 feet;

2.

At a wall containing bedroom windows: minimum 24 feet. If 25 percent or less of the required window area of a living room faces a court formed by walls on three sides, the distance between opening walls shall not be less than 18 feet. Under all other conditions the distance between opposing walls containing windows shall not be less than 18 feet. Depth of an outer court formed by walls on three sides shall not be greater than 1½ times the width.

f.

Distance between buildings on the same plot. Same as set forth under subsection (4)e. of this section, pertaining to outer courts, employing similar building window conditions. Where the walls of two buildings face each other, and the portions of the faces which overlap or are directly opposite each other do not exceed 15 feet in length, the following shall apply:

1.

Where there are no windows in either of the opposing faces, the distance between the walls shall not be less than nine feet;

2.

When there are any windows or habitable rooms in one of the opposing faces and no windows in the opposite wall, the distance between buildings shall not be less than 12 feet.

(5)

Number of buildings on a zoning lot. Except when permitted by special use, or in a planned unit development, not more than one principal building or structure shall be located on a zoning lot.

(6)

Construction of accessory structures. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any zoning lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building or structure.

(Code 1985, § 38-7(2))

Pole barns shall not be allowed in R-3A districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-7(3))

The following uses are permitted in B-1 districts:

(1)

Reserved.

(2)

Offices for doctors, dentists, podiatrists, certified public accountants, life insurance companies, real estate brokers and all professions and semi-professions.

(3)

Telephone exchanges, public utility stations or substations within building enclosures.

(4)

Filling stations, within the requirements as follows:

a.

Filling stations shall be designed, constructed and maintained in conformity to this Code and supplementary regulations adopted by the village.

b.

All permanent storage of material, merchandise and equipment shall be within the principal building or within permanent stationary containers located within the setback lines, with the exception of refuse and trash which shall be located in an enclosed or screened area.

c.

On corner lots, approach aprons shall not be permitted to run continually around a corner, but must be separated by a curbed island.

d.

Parking, with the exception of vehicles at the pumps or waiting for immediate service, shall be limited to three cars for each service bay, attendants vehicles and other vehicles incidental to service, except that any partially dismantled or wrecked vehicles shall not be stored for more than a total of eight hours outside the building of said premises for the above number of vehicles. Fixed lighting shall be arranged to prevent direct beams or glare onto surrounding areas or public streets or right-of-way.

1.

Acetylene torches or welding equipment and use of gasoline or other flammable mixtures to wash down, or clean the premises is prohibited.

2.

All adjustment or minor repair work herein allowed shall be done within the principal building located on the premises of a filling station as herein permitted.

3.

Where an area zoned residential abuts any filling station site, a protective screen wall and planting buffer shall be provided before occupancy or operation of the business.

(5)

Uses prohibited under subsection (4) of this section pertaining to filling stations.

a.

Major overhauls and/or repairs.

b.

Bumping, body work and spray painting.

c.

Any use performed inside or outside the building which is offensive or dangerous or which constitutes a nuisance to the occupants of the adjacent property by the emission of smoke, fumes, dust, odor, vibration, noise, etc.

(Code 1985, § 38-8(1); Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

Uses allowable under R-1A, one-family dwelling district; R-2A, two-family dwelling district; R-3A, multifamily dwelling district; and nonchartered financial institutions shall not be permitted in B-1 districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-8(2); Ord. No. 07-17, § 2, 3-13-2007; Ord. No. 08-01, § 2, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

Convenience neighborhood shopping centers comprising a part of a large planned community shall be located in appropriate places on arterial or collector streets and shall have adequate provision for off-street parking. The location, planning and operation of convenience shopping centers shall be such that adjoining residential areas are adequately protected against adverse influence and nuisances.

(Code 1985, § 38-9; Ord. No. 07-17, § 3, 3-13-2007)

The following uses are permitted in B-2 districts:

(1)

Reserved.

(2)

Any use permitted in a B-1 district except a nonchartered financial institution.

(3)

Professional offices of doctors, lawyers, dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, engineers, certified public accountants and similar or allied professions.

(4)

Stores for the retailing, on the premises, of groceries, meat, dairy products, baked goods or other goods, notions, drugs, cigars, cigarettes, tobaccos, confections or periodicals.

(5)

Personal service shops or stores rendering service on the premises to such customers such as those repair shops, tailor shops, beauty parlors, barbershops, coin operated laundries, television repair shops, etc.

(6)

Hardware stores, including display of plumbing and electrical fixtures and appliances, but not in connection with a plumbing or electrical shop.

(7)

Laundry and cleaning service pick-up and delivery stores, but not engaged in the operation of any laundering or cleaning on the premises.

(8)

Accessory structures, uses and signs customarily incidental to the above permitted uses, subject to the following restrictions:

a.

Advertising signs only when directly pertaining to the sale, rental, or use of the premises on which it is located, or to goods sold, or activities conducted therein, provided that there will be no overhanging signs, and that no such sign shall exceed two square feet in area for each linear foot of building frontage. It is further provided that such signs shall be attached only to the face of the structure with no portion projecting more than one foot therefrom, and if illuminated, shall not be the flashing or intermittent type.

b.

Garages to be used exclusively for the storage of passenger motor vehicles and/or commercial vehicles of less than one ton capacity, which are to be used in connection with a business permitted in B-2 districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-9(1); Ord. No. 07-17, § 3, 3-13-2007; Ord. No. 08-01, § 3, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

Under such conditions as the appeal board may impose to observe the spirit and purpose of this article, namely to create a business district to serve the needs of a residential area which excludes the operation of any business which would tend to be a nuisance to the surrounding residential neighborhood, the following uses may be permitted:

(1)

Any similar retail business or service of the same general character as those listed in subsections 114-293(1) through (7), which is established for the convenience of the neighboring residents, but involving no manufacturing, processing, or assembly lines.

(2)

Gift shops and other small retailing establishments.

(3)

Branch banks but not main banking offices.

(4)

Restaurants.

(Code 1985, § 38-9(2))

Uses allowable under R-1A, one-family dwelling district; R-2A, two-family dwelling district; R-3A, multifamily dwelling district; and businesses in the character of a drive-in restaurant, driven-in movie, so called, or businesses displaying merchandise on the street or sidewalk are prohibited in B-2 districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-9(3); Ord. No. 08-01, § 3, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

Area and bulk regulations for B-2 districts are as follows:

(1)

Maximum height: Thirty feet and not to exceed two stories.

(2)

Maximum lot occupancy: None except as controlled by the off-street parking requirements of this chapter.

(3)

Shopping center plan layout:

a.

B-2 neighborhood commercial business districts are designated and arranged, with regard to size and depth, on the zoning map so as to generally permit substantial building setbacks, it being the intent and objective that the customer parking be constructed and maintained toward the street or building front with vehicular service access to the rear.

b.

Prior to the issuance of any building, paving, grading and leveling, or other permits, a suitable plot plan must be presented to the building department indicating the parking layout. Such plan shall show the proposed drainage, grading, and driveways extending beyond the property line into the public right-of-way. The drainage plan, as well as the design construction of the asphaltic or concrete pavement, shall meet with the approval of the building department. Occupancy of a given structure or premises shall be prohibited until the required parking area has been approved. Such off-street parking facilities shall be maintained and continued as an accessory use for parking as long as the main use is continued. Where a use is expanded or a structure is altered, enlarged or changed in occupancy, off-street parking facilities shall be provided to serve the enlarged or changed use as required herein. It shall be unlawful for an owner or operator of any structure or use affected by this article to discontinue, change or dispense with, or to cause the discontinuance or change of the required parking facilities. Where lighting facilities are provided for the parking area, they shall be designed and installed so as to reflect the light away from a contiguous residentially zoned property.

c.

Landscaping. All yards and open spaces between and around buildings, structures, off-street parking areas or areas for open storage along exterior or interior streets within business districts shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs and sodded.

(Code 1985, § 38-9(4))

All side and rear yards shall be screened and bermed with landscaping when adjacent to a dissimilar zoning district. All landscaping shall be properly maintained by the owner and/or tenant of the subject property. In order to ensure that the overall landscaping scheme is effective and aesthetically pleasing, the developer shall prepare a landscaping plan for submission to the plan commission prior to approval of the final site plan. Such plan shall locate trees and shrubs and indicate the size and species of all material.

(Code 1985, § 38-9(5))

The following uses are permitted in B-3 districts:

(1)

Any use permitted in B-1 district, neighborhood business service district, and in B-2 district, neighborhood commercial business district.

(2)

Publicly owned buildings, public utilities, including, but not limited to, telephone exchanges, transformer stations and substations with service yards, but without storage yards.

(3)

Department stores.

(4)

Reserved.

(5)

Stores and shops for the conducting of any retail business.

(6)

Banks, offices, studios and hotels.

(7)

Restaurants, tea rooms, cafes and other places serving food or beverage.

(8)

Theaters, bowling alleys or similar places of assembly.

(9)

Private schools conducted for gain.

(10)

Variety stores.

(11)

Bus passenger stations.

(12)

Public garages, community garages, automobile showrooms.

(13)

Package liquor stores.

(14)

Offices, showroom and workshop of a plumber, electrician, decorator or similar trade, or baking, confectionery, catering, dressmaking, laundry, printing, upholstering, tailoring and similar establishments and businesses of no more objectionable character than the aforementioned when permitted by the board of appeals.

(Code 1985, § 38-10(1); Ord. No. 07-17, § 4, 3-13-2007; Ord. No. 08-01, § 4, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011; Ord. No. 17-14, § II, 4-11-2017)

The following uses are prohibited in B-3 districts:

(1)

Any use which is offensive or dangerous, or which constitutes a public nuisance by reason of emission of smoke, fumes, dust, odor, vibration or noise, or the storage of or use of inflammable or explosive materials.

(2)

Filling stations. Regulations for this subsection shall be the same as set forth under subsections 114-263(4) and (5).

(3)

Uses allowable under R-1A, one-family dwelling district; R-2A, two-family dwelling district; R-3A, multifamily dwelling district are prohibited in B-3 districts.

(Code 1985, § 38-10(2); Ord. No. 08-01, § 4, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

All yards and open spaces between and around buildings, structures, off-street parking areas or areas for open storage along exterior or interior streets within business districts shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs and sodded.

(Code 1985, § 38-10(3))

All side and rear yards shall be screened and bermed with landscaping when adjacent to a dissimilar zoning district. All landscaping shall be properly maintained by the owner/tenant of the subject property. In order to ensure that the overall landscaping scheme is effective and aesthetically pleasing, the developer shall prepare a landscaping plan for submission to the plan commission prior to approval of the final site plan. Such plan shall locate the trees and shrubs and indicate the size and species of all material.

(Code 1985, § 38-10(4))

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected or used, or premises used in whole or in part for other than one or more of the following specified uses:

(1)

Any use permitted in B-1 district, neighborhood business service district; in B-2 district, neighborhood commercial business district and in B-3 district, regional commercial business district.

(2)

Wholesale or storage buildings.

(3)

The following uses when employing not more than 15 employees in the manufacturing operation:

a.

Bookbinding shops.

b.

Confection manufacturing.

c.

Dental products manufacturing.

d.

Engraving shops.

e.

Jewelry manufacturing.

f.

Printing shops.

g.

Shops for manufacturing small tools, dies and gauges.

h.

Surgical goods manufacturing.

i.

Wearing apparel manufacturing, such as gloves, hosiery, dresses and including handbags and small leather articles.

j.

Plastic products manufacturing.

k.

Paper box and cardboard products manufacturing.

l.

Other similar uses when determined by the board that they will preserve and promote the character of the district and the intent of this chapter.

m.

Cannabis related businesses as defined by chapter 114, article VI, section 114-443(18) of the Lynwood Municipal Code.

n.

Reserved.

(Code 1985, § 38-12(1); Ord. No. 07-17, § 3, 3-13-2007; Ord. No. 08-01, § 5, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011; Ord. No. 14-32, § 2, 10-14-2014; Ord. No. 20-02, § 3, 4-14-2020)

The following uses are prohibited in LM districts:

(1)

Any use which is offensive or dangerous, or which constitutes a public nuisance by reason of emission of smoke, fumes, dust, odor, vibration or noise or the storage of or use of inflammable or explosive materials.

(2)

New or used automobile sales.

(3)

Junk yards.

(4)

Uses allowable under R-1A, one-family dwelling district; R-2A, two-family dwelling district; R-3A, multifamily dwelling district are prohibited in LM district, light manufacturing district.

(Code 1985, § 38-12(2); Ord. No. 08-01, § 5, 1-8-2008; Ord. No. 11-14, § 1, 5-11-2011)

Area and bulk regulations for LM districts are as follows:

(1)

Maximum heights: Forty feet and not more than three stories in height.

(2)

Maximum lot occupancy shall be regulated by the provisions of the chapter relating to off-street parking and minimum building setbacks.

(3)

Minimum building setbacks: Twenty-five feet.

(4)

Minimum lot size: None.

(Code 1985, § 38-12(3))

No loading or unloading docks may be on any street frontage. Provision for handling all freight and deliveries shall be on those sides of any building which do not face the street.

(Code 1985, § 38-12(4))

(a)

All yards, and open spaces between and about buildings, structures, off-street parking areas or areas for open storage and along exterior or interior street within industrial areas shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs and sodded.

(b)

Screening and berming. All side and rear yards shall be screened and bermed with landscaping when adjacent to a dissimilar zoning district.

(c)

All landscaping shall be properly maintained by the owner and/or tenant of the subject property. In order to ensure that the overall landscaping theme is effective and aesthetically pleasing, the developer shall prepare a landscaping plan for submission to the plan commission prior to approval of the final site plan. Such plan shall locate trees and shrubs and indicate the size and species of all plant material.

(Code 1985, § 38-12(5))

No building or structure, or part thereof, shall be erected or used, or premises used in whole or in part for other than one or more of the following specified uses:

(1)

Any use permitted in B-1 district, neighborhood business service district, except offices for doctors, dentists, podiatrists, certified public accountants, life insurance companies, real estate brokers and all professions and semi-professions are prohibited; and LM district, light manufacturing district.

(2)

Industrial and/or manufacturing purposes which are not detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare.

(Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)

The following uses are prohibited in HM districts:

(1)

Offices for doctors, dentists, podiatrists, certified public accountants, life insurance companies, real estate brokers and all professions and semi-professions.

(2)

Any use which is offensive or dangerous, or which constitutes a public nuisance by reason of emission of smoke, fumes, dust, odor, vibration or noise or the storage of or use of inflammable or explosive materials.

(3)

Animal glue factories.

(4)

Auto wrecking.

(5)

Fertilizer plants.

(6)

Hair processing industry.

(7)

Manufacture of high explosives.

(7)

New or used automobile sales.

(8)

Junk yards or dumps.

(9)

Incinerators which burn or dispose of hazardous and/or toxic waste, hazardous and/or toxic hospital waste, municipal waste, pollution control waste and industrial process waste.

(10)

Uses allowable under R-1A, one-family dwelling district; R-2A, two-family dwelling district; R-3A, multifamily dwelling district are prohibited in HM district, heavy manufacturing district; B-2, neighborhood commercial business district; B-3, regional commercial business district.

(Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)

Area and bulk regulations for HM districts are as follows:

(1)

Maximum heights: Forty feet and not more than three stories in height.

(2)

Maximum lot occupancy shall be regulated by the provisions of the chapter relating to off-street parking and minimum building setbacks.

(3)

Minimum building setbacks: Twenty-five feet.

(4)

Minimum lot size: None.

(Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)

No loading or unloading docks may be on any street frontage. Provision for handling all freight and deliveries shall be on those sides of any building which do not face the street.

(Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)

(a)

All yards, and open spaces between and about buildings, structures, off-street parking areas or areas for open storage and along exterior or interior street within industrial areas shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs and sodded.

(b)

Screening and berming. All side and rear yards shall be screened and bermed with landscaping when adjacent to a dissimilar zoning district.

(c)

All landscaping shall be properly maintained by the owner and/or tenant of the subject property. In order to ensure that the overall landscaping theme is effective and aesthetically pleasing, the developer shall prepare a landscaping plan for submission to the plan commission prior to approval of the final site plan. Such plan shall locate trees and shrubs and indicate the size and species of all plant material.

(Ord. No. 22-32, § 1, 9-27-2022)