Manhattan City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 6
COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
4-6-1: PURPOSE:
The commercial district regulations are intended to govern the location, intensity, and method of development of the business and commercial uses needed to serve the citizens of Manhattan and its trade area. The regulations of each district are designed to provide for groupings of business and commercial uses that are compatible in scope of services and method of operations. All business uses are contained in the following commercial district classifications: (Ord., 4-7-1970)
C-1 Local shopping district
C-2 Community shopping district
C-3 General commercial district
CBD Central business district
BP Business park district
DD Downtown district
(Ord., 4-7-1970; amd. Ord. 700, 7-6-1999; Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011; Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6A-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The C-1 local shopping district is intended to provide areas to be used by retail or service establishments to supply convenience goods or personal services for the daily needs of the residents living in adjacent residential neighborhoods. The district is designed to encourage shopping centers with planned off street parking and loading and provide for existing individual or small groups of local stores. This district is normally located on primary or secondary thoroughfares, is relatively small in size, and has bulk standards comparable to the bulk standards for low density residential districts. (Ord., 4-7-1970)
4-6A-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this title, for other than one or more of the specified permitted uses as outlined in section 4-4-6, "Commercial And Industrial Table Of Permitted And Special Uses", of this title. (Ord. 1235, 9-20-2016)
4-6A-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
4-6A-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the building commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
Temporary building or yard for construction materials and/or equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the zoning district. Each permit shall specify the location of the building or yard and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than six (6) calendar months and shall not be renewed for more than four (4) successive periods at the same location.
Temporary office, both incidental and necessary for the sale or rental of real property. Each permit shall specify the location of the office and the area of permitted operation. Each such permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one year and shall not be renewed for more than five (5) successive periods at the same location. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6A-5: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: No minimum lot area is established in this district. However, lot dimensions shall be sufficient to meet the remaining density and dimensional regulations.
B. Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of one hundred feet (100') shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
C. Building Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard: No principal building shall be allowed within twenty five feet (25') of any front lot line or street right of way line.
2. Side Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
3. Rear Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
4. Exception: Building setback requirements described above for side and rear yards adjacent to a railroad or a railroad siding shall not be applicable.
5. Adjacency To A Residential District: Where a side yard or rear yard in this district abuts a residential zoning district, no principal building shall be allowed within twenty feet (20') of the residential lot line.
D. Maximum Site Coverage: Site coverage shall not exceed seventy percent (70%).
E. Building Height Limitations: No building shall exceed three (3) stories or forty five feet (45') in height. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6A-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title.
C. Landscaping: All commercial development shall be in accordance with the following regulations:
1. All yards and open spaces surrounding buildings, parking lots, access drives and streets shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs, and shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Trees in front yards shall be planted at a ratio of at least one 21/2-inch caliper shade tree (as measured 12 inches above grade) for every thirty feet (30') of street frontage. Strategic grouping of trees is encouraged, as opposed to even spacing of trees.
3. Yard areas shall be landscaped at a ratio of at least one shrub or tree for every ten feet (10') of the principal building's nearest exterior wall. Strategic grouping is also encouraged.
4. For parking areas greater than thirty (30) spaces, a minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped area per space shall be provided. In order to qualify as an interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area.
D. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable zoning regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
E. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications and regulations of the Illinois environmental protection agency are hereby incorporated into this section and made a part hereof by this reference. Such standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; public water supplies;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; livestock waste regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; solid waste;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; air pollution regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; noise pollution control regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; water pollution;
State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
F. Design Requirements: All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Adjacent To Minor Streets, Secondary Or Collector Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a minor street, secondary or collector thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
2. Adjacent To Major Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress aisles, shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the front lot line. This subsection F2a(5) shall not apply to the CBD central business district.
(6) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed. (Ord. 870, 8-16-2005)
4-6B-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The C-2 community shopping district encompasses areas located adjacent to arterial and major collector streets. The district is designed to accommodate retail and service needs of a wider population than the C-1 local shopping district. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6B-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this title, for other than one or more of the specified permitted uses as outlined in section 4-4-6, "Commercial And Industrial Table Of Permitted And Special Uses", of this title. (Ord. 1235, 9-20-2016)
4-6B-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
4-6B-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the building commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
C-1 temporary uses permitted. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6B-5: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: No minimum lot area is established in this district. However, lot dimensions shall be sufficient to meet the remaining density and dimensional regulations.
B. Minimum Lot Width: A minimum lot width of one hundred feet (100') shall be provided for each lot used for a permitted or special use.
C. Building Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard: No principal building shall be allowed within forty feet (40') of any front lot line or street right of way line.
2. Side Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
3. Rear Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
4. Exception: Building setback requirements described above for side and rear yards adjacent to a railroad or a railroad siding shall not be applicable.
5. Adjacency To A Residential District: Where a side yard or rear yard in this district abuts a residential zoning district, no principal building shall be allowed within thirty feet (30') of the residential lot line.
D. Maximum Site Coverage: Site coverage shall not exceed seventy percent (70%).
E. Building Height Limitations: No building shall exceed three (3) stories or forty five feet (45') in height. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6B-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title.
C. Landscaping: All commercial development shall be in accordance with the following landscaping regulations:
1. All yards and open spaces surrounding buildings, parking lots, access drives and streets shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs, and shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Trees in front yards shall be planted at a ratio of at least one 21/2-inch caliper shade tree (as measured 12 inches above grade) for every thirty feet (30') of street frontage. Strategic grouping of trees is encouraged, as opposed to even spacing of trees.
3. Yard areas shall be landscaped at a ratio of at least one shrub or tree for every ten feet (10') of the principal building's nearest exterior wall. Strategic grouping is also encouraged.
4. For parking areas greater than thirty (30) spaces, a minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped area per space shall be provided. In order to qualify as an interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area.
D. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable zoning regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
E. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications and regulations of the Illinois environmental protection agency are hereby incorporated into this section and made a part hereof by this reference. Such standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; public water supplies;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; livestock waste regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; solid waste;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; air pollution regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; noise pollution control regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; water pollution;
State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
F. Design Requirements: All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Adjacent To Minor Streets, Secondary Or Collector Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a minor street, secondary or collector thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
2. Adjacent To Major Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress aisles, shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the front lot line. This subsection F2a(5) shall not apply to the CBD central business district.
(6) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed. (Ord. 870, 8-16-2005)
4-6C-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The C-3 general commercial district is intended to accommodate retail and wholesale commercial activities which are adjacent to arterial streets and serves the population of the village and its surrounding areas. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6C-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this title, for other than one or more of the specified permitted uses as outlined in section 4-4-6, "Commercial And Industrial Table Of Permitted And Special Uses", of this title. (Ord. 1235, 9-20-2016)
4-6C-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
4-6C-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the building commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
C-2 temporary uses permitted. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6C-5: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: No minimum lot area is established in this district. However, lot dimensions shall be sufficient to meet the remaining density and dimensional regulations.
B. Minimum Lot Width: No minimum lot width is required.
C. Building Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard: No principal building shall be allowed within forty feet (40') of any front lot line or street right of way line.
2. Side Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
3. Rear Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
4. Exception: Building setback requirements described above for side and rear yards adjacent to a railroad or a railroad siding shall not be applicable.
5. Adjacency To A Residential District: Where a side yard or rear yard in this district abuts a residential zoning district, no principal building shall be allowed within thirty feet (30') of the residential lot line.
D. Maximum Site Coverage: Site coverage shall not exceed seventy percent (70%).
E. Building Height Limitations: No building shall exceed three (3) stories or forty five feet (45') in height. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6C-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable parking regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
B. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable sign regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title.
C. Landscaping: All commercial development shall be in accordance with the following landscaping regulations:
1. All yards and open spaces surrounding buildings, parking lots, access drives and streets shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs, and shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Trees in front yards shall be planted at a ratio of at least one 21/2-inch caliper shade tree (as measured 12 inches above grade) for every thirty feet (30') of street frontage. Strategic grouping of trees is encouraged, as opposed to even spacing of trees.
3. Yard areas shall be landscaped at a ratio of at least one shrub or tree for every ten feet (10') of the principal building's nearest exterior wall. Strategic grouping is also encouraged.
4. For parking areas greater than thirty (30) spaces, a minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped area per space shall be provided. In order to qualify as an interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area.
D. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable zoning regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
E. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications and regulations of the Illinois environmental protection agency are hereby incorporated into this section and made a part hereof by this reference. Such standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; public water supplies;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; livestock waste regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; solid waste;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; air pollution regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; noise pollution control regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; water pollution;
State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
F. Design Requirements: All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Adjacent To Minor Streets, Secondary Or Collector Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a minor street, secondary or collector thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
2. Adjacent To Major Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress aisles, shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the front lot line. This subsection F2a(5) shall not apply to the CBD central business district.
(6) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed. (Ord. 870, 8-16-2005)
4-6D-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The CBD central business district is intended to accommodate those retail, office, and to a degree, residential, uses that are characteristic of downtown Manhattan. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6D-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this title, for other than one or more of the specified permitted uses as outlined in section 4-4-6, "Commercial And Industrial Table Of Permitted And Special Uses", of this title. (Ord. 1235, 9-20-2016)
4-6D-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
4-6D-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the building commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
C-2 temporary uses permitted. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6D-5: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Minimum Lot Area: No minimum lot area is established in this district. However, lot dimensions shall be sufficient to meet the remaining density and dimensional regulations.
B. Minimum Lot Width: No minimum lot width is required.
C. Building Setback Requirements:
1. Front Yard: None required.
2. Side Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
3. Rear Yard: None required except per subsection C5 of this section.
4. Exception: Building setback requirements described above for side and rear yards adjacent to a railroad or a railroad siding shall not be applicable.
5. Adjacency To A Residential District: Where a side yard or rear yard in this district abuts a residential zoning district, no principal building shall be allowed within twenty feet (20') of the residential lot line.
D. Maximum Site Coverage: There is no limitation on site coverage in the CBD central business district.
E. Building Height Limitations: No building shall exceed three (3) stories or forty five feet (45') in height. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
4-6D-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Sign Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title.
B. Parking Requirements: All permitted and special uses are exempt from the requirements of chapter 10 of this title.
C. Landscaping Requirements: No landscaping is required in this district except that when front, side or rear yards are provided or required, then landscaping in those yards shall be provided in accordance with the following regulations:
1. All yards and open spaces surrounding buildings, parking lots, access drives and streets shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs, and shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Trees in front yards shall be planted at a ratio of at least one 21/2-inch caliper shade tree (as measured 12 inches above grade) for every thirty feet (30') of street frontage. Strategic grouping of trees is encouraged, as opposed to even spacing of trees.
3. Yard areas shall be landscaped at a ratio of at least one shrub or tree for every ten feet (10') of the principal building's nearest exterior wall. Strategic grouping is also encouraged.
4. For parking areas greater than thirty (30) spaces, a minimum of twenty (20) square feet of interior landscaped area per space shall be provided. In order to qualify as an interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area.
D. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
E. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications and regulations of the Illinois environmental protection agency are hereby incorporated into this section and made a part hereof by this reference. Such standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; public water supplies;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; livestock waste regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; solid waste;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; air pollution regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; noise pollution control regulations;
Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; water pollution;
State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations. (Ord. 700, 7-6-1999)
F. Design Requirements: All buildings constructed in commercial zoning districts shall be constructed in accordance with the following standards:
1. Adjacent To Minor Streets, Secondary Or Collector Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a minor street, secondary or collector thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
2. Adjacent To Major Thoroughfares:
a. All sides of such buildings adjacent to a major thoroughfare shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone, decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, precast panels, EIFS or natural materials.
(1) Building facades, parapet walls and roofs shall not be colored in a manner that attracts attention to the building.
(2) Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
(3) Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
(4) Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
(5) All structures and pavement, with the exception of ingress or egress aisles, shall be set back at least twenty feet (20') from the front lot line. This subsection F2a(5) shall not apply to the CBD central business district.
(6) All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
b. Aluminum, steel or vinyl siding shall not be allowed. (Ord. 870, 8-16-2005)
4-6E-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
A. The business park district is established as a means to provide unified development of a variety of commercial, light industrial, warehousing, wholesale and office uses, in a campuslike setting. The mixes of uses that are identified as permitted uses in this development are aimed at promoting and maintaining desirable economic activities.
B. The business park district sets forth specific standards for integrated development that considers all elements of good land planning, so as to provide appropriate relationships between structures and land uses, while at the same time:
1. Provides for adequate space, light, air, use and bulk limitations.
2. Promotes the health, safety and welfare of the village of Manhattan and its residents.
C. All business park developments must be planned unit developments in accordance with chapter 9 of this title. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-2: USES:
A. Permitted Uses: No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided in this title, for other than one or more of the specified permitted uses as outlined in section 4-4-6, "Commercial And Industrial Table Of Permitted And Special Uses", of this title.
C. Permitted Accessory Uses: The following accessory uses shall be permitted, provided, however, they comply with standards for screening in section 4-6E-7 of this article:
Exterior vehicle loading.
With the exception of exterior storage of vehicles by a vehicle dealership, there shall be no outdoor storage of goods, materials, vehicles or equipment unless adequately screened from view from the public right of way.
D. Prohibited Uses: All uses not expressly authorized in subsections A and B of this section or as determined by the village's zoning officer to be similar and compatible to those permitted in subsections A and B of this section, including, but not limited to:
Bulk sales of fuel and ice.
Cargo container facilities.
"Motor freight terminals", defined as "a building or area in which truck, including tractor or trailer units are parked, stored, or serviced, including the transfer, loading or unloading of goods. A terminal may include facilities for the temporary storage of loads prior to transport".
Outdoor machinery storage and rental.
Radio and microwave transmitting and receiving stations, except as an accessory use.
Semitrailer and other nonrecreational type trailer sales.
The development, use and operation of: intermodal rail terminal facilities; connecting and switch tracks to provide rail connections between railroad main lines and intermodal rail terminal facilities; short term storage or staging of goods and commodities in transit.
Utility yards. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-3: LOT SIZE REGULATIONS:
A. Minimum lot size: Not less than one acre.
B. Minimum lot width: Not less than one hundred fifty feet (150') shall be maintained at the building setback line. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-4: YARD AND SETBACK REGULATIONS:
A. Minimum front and corner side yards: Not less than forty feet (40') from a front or corner side lot line of a public street.
B. Minimum interior side yards: Not less than fifteen feet (15') from an interior side lot line. Where a side lot line coincides with a side or rear lot line of a residential or institutional use or district, the interior side requirement shall be increased to twenty five feet (25').
C. Minimum rear yards: Not less than twenty five feet (25') from a rear lot line. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-5: MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:
Provided the minimum pavement setback requirements of section 4-6E-7 of this article are met, the remainder of a lot may be occupied with buildings, accessory structures, pavement or impervious surfaces. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-6: STRUCTURE HEIGHT:
A. Not more than thirty five feet (35') when within one hundred fifty feet (150') from property planned, zoned or used for residential purposes.
B. Not more than fifty feet (50') when more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from property planned, zoned or used for residential purposes. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6E-7: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Minimum Pavement Setbacks: Pavement constructed for parking, drive aisles, off street loading and other accessory uses, including outdoor storage, shall comply with the following:
1. Front/Corner Side: Not less than thirty feet (30').
2. Interior Side: Not less than fifteen feet (15'), unless either of the following apply:
Where drive aisles are shared (0 setback) on one side of a property, pavement that extends along the opposite interior side lot line shall be set back at least twenty five feet (25').
If pavement used for parking, loading, drive aisles, outdoor storage or other accessory uses is proposed to be located next to an existing, planned or zoned residential or institutional use, the required setback shall be increased to twenty five feet (25').
B. Landscape Screening:
1. A minimum five foot (5') tall, landscape screen shall be required when properties are adjacent to, or across the street from properties planned, zoned or used for residential or institutional purposes.
2. The screen shall include evergreen trees, but may also include fences, walls, berms and other deciduous and ornamental plant material, or any combination thereof.
3. Trees used for landscape screening shall comply with the required minimum sizes:
Deciduous shade | Not less than 5 inch caliper, as measured 12 inches above grade |
Deciduous ornamental | Not less than 6 feet tall, if multibranched |
Not less than 2 inch caliper, if single stem | |
Evergreen | Not less than 6 feet tall |
4. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
C. Off Street Loading:
1. Unenclosed loading shall be allowed in interior side and rear yards when possible. Where provided, it shall be screened from public rights of way by the building, construction of wing walls, or landscaping.
2. Loading shall be allowed in the front yard only if the overhead doors are painted the same color as the adjacent walls and the intensity of landscaping in the front yard shall be increased.
D. Sidewalks: Five foot (5') wide, concrete walks shall be provided in the public right of way, one foot (1') off the property line, along all streets. A ten foot (10') asphalt trail may be installed on one side of the street in place of a concrete sidewalk on both sides of the street if approved as part of the planned unit development.
E. Building Design/Materials:
1. The design of all buildings shall be compatible in form, textures, and colors, consistent with a campus setting.
2. Buildings shall be constructed of masonry, brick, stone or decorative concrete block (excluding plain concrete block), architectural steel and glass, or precast panels. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be allowed.
3. Entrances to buildings shall be designed as a focal point of the building.
4. Walls that exceed a length of two hundred feet (200') shall be articulated through changes in the plane of the facade, installation of windows, installation of landscaping, or any combination thereof.
F. Roof Mounted Mechanical Equipment:
1. Screening of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment shall be provided on all sides of the building that are exposed to public view.
2. Roof screens shall be allowed provided they are designed to blend with the architecture and color of the building. Where this cannot be accomplished, screening by the parapet wall or roof structure shall be required.
3. Flues, goosenecks or other equipment that is mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4').
G. Landscape Requirements:
1. The following identifies the minimum number of trees and shrubs that will be required. Additional landscaping may be required where appropriate, to soften large expanses of building facades or screen unenclosed loading from public rights of way.
a. Front/Corner Side Yards: One 5-inch caliper shade tree and three (3) shrubs for every thirty (30) linear feet of front yard. Where evergreen or ornamental trees are used in addition to, or in lieu of shade trees, they shall be at least six feet (6') tall. Clustering of such landscaping is recommended.
b. Interior Side/Rear Yards: Except where the interior side yard or rear yard of a lot is a shared common drive or parkway between lots, one 5-inch caliper shade tree and three (3) shrubs for every forty (40) linear feet of interior side yard or rear yard. Where evergreen or ornamental trees are used in addition to, or in lieu of shade trees, they shall be at least six feet (6') tall. Clustering of such landscaping is recommended.
c. Parking Lot: One curbed, landscaped island, planted with one 5-inch caliper shade tree for each fifty (50) spaces. Trees shall be high branched to maintain a clear line of sight not less than five feet (5') above grade. Clustering of such landscaping is recommended.
2. All landscaping shall be permanently maintained in good condition with at least the same quality and quantity of landscaping initially installed.
H. Waste Materials: No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such a form that they might be transferred off the property by natural causes or forces, such as water, wind or snow.
I. Trash Enclosure: Bins used to store trash outside the building shall be enclosed by a fence or masonry wall at least equal to the height of the enclosure. A concrete pad and approach apron shall also be required, to bear the weight of receptacles.
J. Lighting: Parking and security lighting shall comply with the following:
1. Foot-candles shall average from 1.0 to 3.0, and be evenly distributed in the parking lot and drive aisles.
2. Luminaries shall be designed to avoid glare and confine light to the property. Excess spillage shall not exceed 0.5 foot-candle at any property line.
K. Performance Standards: Noise, glare, vibration, odor, etc., shall be regulated according to standards established by the Illinois pollution control board of the environmental protection agency, as may be amended from time to time.
L. Road Requirements: All public roads shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the subdivision ordinance for commercial and industrial roadways. Private roadways, drive aisles and parking facilities intended for semitruck traffic shall be designed to the same pavement cross section standards as commercial and industrial roadways.
M. Signage: The village acknowledges that high quality, adequate signage is essential to the success of a commercial development and business park development and the ability to attract high quality retailers, tenants, users and businesses. The village further acknowledges that given the size and scope of the commercial development and business park development, the strict application of the sign restrictions contained in the village zoning ordinance may not be in the best interests of the village and its residents. A comprehensive sign plan shall be required in accordance with the requirements of and in accordance with chapter 11 of this title.
N. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
O. Parking Requirements: In accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
P. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications and regulations of the Illinois environmental protection agency are hereby incorporated into this section and made a part thereof by this reference. Such standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
1. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; public water supplies;
2. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; livestock waste regulations;
3. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; solid waste;
4. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; air pollution regulations;
5. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; noise pollution control regulations;
6. Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; water pollution;
7. State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations. (Ord. 1083, 7-19-2011)
4-6F-1: DESCRIPTION OF DISTRICT:
The downtown district (DD) is bounded by the area shown in map DD.1 of this section. The district includes the existing downtown area, and will include the proposed village center site near the station upon annexation.
The intent of the downtown district is to implement the vision and principles identified by the community in the 2010 Manhattan village center master plan (appendix A attached to the ordinance codified herein). All development in the downtown district must follow the regulations set forth in this article, and also comply with the regulations and guidelines set forth in appendix A attached to the ordinance codified herein.
MAP DD.1
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP
(Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-2: USES PERMITTED:
No land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or premises shall be erected, altered, enlarged, occupied, or used, except as otherwise provided for in this title, for other than one or more of the following specified uses:
Accessory uses as allowed in section 4-3-4 of this title.
Following uses are also permitted in the DD district at the general locations shown in map DD.2 of this section:
Duplexes, apartments and condominiums.
Mixed use buildings, with residential uses over street level commercial.
Single-family attached, row houses and townhomes - rear loaded.
Single-family detached - front or rear loaded.
MAP DD.2
GENERAL LAND USE REGULATING PLAN
GENERAL LAND USE REGULATING PLAN
(Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-3: SPECIAL USES PERMITTED:
The following uses shall be permitted only if specifically authorized by the village board as allowed in section 4-12-5 of this title:
All permitted and special uses which include drive-through facilities.
Animal hospital, or clinic with kennel.
Any new building or structure exceeding three (3) stories in height, or redevelopment larger than one acre; PUD required.
Automobile, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle sales with repair and service facilities allowed only as accessory to the principal use.
Banks and financial institutions with drive-through facilities.
Bus and train stations.
Gas station.
Group home.
Indoor retail sales of goods equal to or greater than fifty thousand (50,000) square feet; PUD required.
Nursing home, assisted living or independent living facility.
Package liquor store, tavern, bar.
Planned unit developments (in accordance with the applicable regulations of chapter 9 of this title).
Public utility and governmental service uses on lots having areas, widths, yards and other conditions as approved by the village board, including, but not limited to:
Electrical substations and booster stations.
Pumping station or well.
Other government and utility uses as authorized by the village board.
Recreation and community center equal to or greater than twenty five thousand (25,000) square feet.
Theater.
Transmission devices.
Other uses which are of the same general character as the above permitted uses or special uses, as determined by the zoning administrator. (Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-4: TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED:
Upon application to and issuance by the building commissioner of a permit therefor, the following uses may be operated as temporary uses:
C-1 temporary uses permitted. (Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-5: PROHIBITED USES:
This list is not all inclusive and other similar and compatible uses may be deemed prohibited as determined by the zoning administrator.
Automobile body shop.
Building materials sales, with bulk storage.
Building trades and contractor's office, including storage of materials or vehicles.
Car wash.
Cash for gold business.
Currency exchange.
Dry cleaning facility, including accessory equipment serving more than the principal retail outlet for which it is a part.
Freestanding storage facility, including self-service.
Industrial, warehouse and wholesale establishments.
Mobile homes.
Outdoor storage greater than one hundred (100) square feet in area.
Pawnshops.
Tattoo establishment.
Towing service with storage of vehicles. (Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-6: SITE AND STRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements | Development Types | ||||
D-MU Mixed Use | D-MF Multi-Family | D-RR1/D-RR2 Row House | D-SFR/D-SFF Single-Family | D-C Commercial | |
Requirements | Development Types | ||||
D-MU Mixed Use | D-MF Multi-Family | D-RR1/D-RR2 Row House | D-SFR/D-SFF Single-Family | D-C Commercial | |
Setback: | |||||
Front | 0' to 5' maximum | 0' – 15' maximum | 10' | 20' | 0' to 5' maximum |
Side | 0' | 0' | 0' | 10' | 0' |
Rear (lot abuts alley) | 10' | 10' | 10' | 30' | 10' |
Rear (lot commercial use) | 10' | 10' | 10' | 30' | 10' |
Rear (lot abuts residential) | 30' | 30' | 30' | 30' | 30' |
Height (maximum) | 4 stories | 4 stories | 3 stories | 3 stories | 4 stories |
Use: | |||||
Street level use | Retail/office | Residential | Residential | Residential | Retail/office |
Upper level use | Office/ residential | Residential | Residential | Residential | Office |
Minimum lot size | n/a | n/a | n/a | 40' x 120' | n/a |
Off street parking | See note 1 | See note 1 | See note 1 | See note 1 | See note 1 |
Off street loading | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 |
Design standards | See note 2 | See note 2 | See note 2 | See note 2 | See note 2 |
Lot coverage | 90% | 90% | 60% | 40% | 90% |
Note:
1. See subsection 4-6F-7A of this article.
2. See appendix A attached to the ordinance codified herein.
(Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-7: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Parking: Parking requirements shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 10 of this title.
To promote shared parking and reduce large paved areas, commercial developments may be allowed to reduce the on site parking requirements in the DD district by up to seventy five percent (75%) as determined by the village board.
B. Sign Requirements: Signage in the DD district shall be in accordance with the applicable regulations set forth in chapter 11 of this title.
C. Landscape Requirements: All commercial development shall be in accordance with the following landscaping regulations:
1. All yards and open spaces surrounding buildings, parking lots, access drives and streets shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs, and shall be maintained by the property owner.
2. Trees in front yards shall be planted at a ratio of at least one 21/2-inch caliper shade tree (as measured 12 inches above grade) for every thirty feet (30') of street frontage. Strategic grouping of trees is encouraged, as opposed to even spacing of trees.
3. Yard areas shall be landscaped at a ratio of at least one shrub or tree for every ten feet (10') of the principal building's nearest exterior wall. Strategic grouping is also encouraged.
4. For parking areas greater than thirty (30) spaces, a minimum of one 20-square feet of interior landscaped area per thirty (30) spaces shall be provided. In order to qualify as an interior landscaped area, said area shall be located wholly within or projecting inward from the boundaries of the parking area.
D. General Zoning Provisions: In accordance with the applicable zoning regulations set forth in chapter 3 of this title.
E. IEPA Regulations Adopted By Reference: The standards, specifications, and regulations shall include those as required by the following:
Illinois pollution control board for public water supplies, livestock waste, solid waste, air pollution, noise pollution and water pollution.
State of Illinois; the environmental protection act; and Illinois pollution control board rules and regulations; mine waste regulations.
F. Building Design Requirements: All buildings in the DD district shall be constructed in accordance with the design guidelines set forth in appendix A attached to the ordinance codified herein.
G. Rooftop Equipment: All heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment that are exposed to public view shall be screened on all sides.
Roof screens shall be allowed, provided they are designed to blend with the architectural style and color of the building.
Flues, goosenecks or other equipment mounted on the roof shall also be screened when heights exceed four feet (4'). (Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)
4-6F-8: REVIEW PROCESS:
All proposals that will be in compliance with the requirements set forth in the downtown district zoning code and appendix A attached to the ordinance codified herein will be considered as- of-right, and follow the typical plan review and approval process.
For residential proposals on already approved and platted lots, review and approval will be by village staff. (Ord. 1112, 6-19-2012)