The purpose of the "AG", agricultural district, is to provide areas for farms and closely-related agricultural uses as well as uses requiring large amounts of land. It is further intended to provide for residential uses on relatively large tracts of land which may accommodate farm-related accessory uses such as the breeding, raising and keeping of one or more varieties of animals. The "AG" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as agricultural on the city's land use plan map. The "AG" district may also be established in areas of the city designated as low-density residential on the comprehensive land use plan map if the property is currently devoted to agricultural use.

(Sec. 5.1.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used and land may be used for one or more of the following.

(a)

Animal production including the following:

(1)

Beef cattle ranching and farming.

(2)

Dairy cattle and milk production.

(3)

Poultry and egg production.

(4)

Sheep and goat farming.

(5)

Animal aquaculture.

(6)

Other animal production.

(b)

Cemeteries.

(c)

Crop production.

(d)

Fishing lakes, including fee fishing or clubs, provided that no building, parking lot, or other intense use is located nearer than 500 feet to any dwelling on an adjacent lot or nearby lot.

(e)

Forestry and logging.

(f)

Residential uses including only the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings—Number and scale consistent with housing to support a farm.

(g)

Support activities for agriculture and forestry.

(h)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(i)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.1.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "AG" district. Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18 et seq.

(Sec. 5.1.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "AG" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Communication towers.

(b)

Correctional institutions.

(c)

Mining activities.

(d)

Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses.

(e)

Solid waste landfill.

(Sec. 5.1.4)

(a)

Livestock. No accessory building used or intended to be used to shelter livestock shall be erected closer than 300 feet to a dwelling existing on an adjoining lot or nearby lot nor shall it be erected closer than 200 feet to any residentially-zoned property. Fences shall be erected or other means shall be taken to prevent livestock from approaching any spot closer than 300 feet to any dwelling on an adjoining lot or nearby lot or within 200 feet of any residentially-zoned property.

(b)

Feeding. No pens for feeding swine, nor any feeding lot, shall be located within 500 feet of a non-agricultural zoning district.

(c)

Farm equipment and commodities. Agricultural equipment and commodities (including, but not limited to, baled crops, fertilizer, pesticides and herbicides) shall not be stored outdoors closer than 200 feet from any residentially-zoned property. Except, however, that such material may be stored in a building located not less than 100 feet from any residentially-zoned property.

(Sec. 5.1.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.1.6)

(Sec. 5.1.7)

The purpose of the "RS-10", single-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of a suburban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. The "RS-10" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as low-density residential on the city's land use plan map. This district may also be used in areas designated as medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

Although RS-10 is predominantly a residential district, this zone also accommodates recreational, religious, educational, and other community uses as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Sec. 5.2.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses including the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(b)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(c)

Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities.

(Sec. 5.2.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RS-10" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.2.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RS-10" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.:

(a)

Child care centers.

(b)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general government support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(4)

Other justice, public order and safety activities.

(c)

Religious organizations.

(d)

Residential care facilities including the following:

(1)

Community-integrated living arrangements.

(e)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Golf courses and country clubs.

(2)

Parks and playgrounds.

(f)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Sec. 5.2.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.2.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.2.6)

(Sec. 5.2.7; Ord. No. 08-16, § 1, 8-18-08)

The purpose of the "RS-8", single-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. The "RS-8" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as low-density residential or medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

Although RS-8 is predominantly a residential district, this zone also accommodates recreational, religious, educational, and other community uses as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Sec. 5.3.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses including the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

State of Illinois Certified Modular Dwellings.

(b)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(c)

Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RS-8" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.3.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RS-8" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Child care centers.

(b)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general government support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(4)

Other justice, public order and safety activities.

(c)

Religious organizations.

(d)

Residential care facilities including the following:

(1)

Community-integrated living arrangements.

(e)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Golf courses and country clubs.

(2)

Parks and playgrounds.

(f)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Sec. 5.3.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.3.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec. 5.3.6)

(Sec. 5.3.7)

The purpose of the "RS-5", single-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to single-family residences. The "RS-5" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

Although RS-5 is predominantly a residential district, this zone also accommodates recreational, religious, educational, and other community uses as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Sec. 5.4.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses including the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(b)

State of Illinois Certified Modular Dwellings.

(c)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(d)

Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities.

(Sec. 5.4.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RS-5" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.4.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RS-5" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Child care centers.

(b)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general governmental support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(4)

Other justice, public order and safety activities.

(c)

Religious organizations.

(d)

Residential care facilities including the following:

(1)

Community-integrated living arrangements.

(e)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Golf courses and country clubs.

(2)

Parks and playgrounds.

(f)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Sec. 5.4.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.4.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.4.6)

(Sec. 5.4.7)

The purpose of the "RT", two-family residential district, is to provide areas for single-family and two-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to two-family residences. The "RT" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

Although RT is predominantly a two-family unit residential district, this zone also accommodates recreational, religious, educational, and other community uses as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Sec. 5.5.1; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses including the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Duplexes.

(b)

Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities.

(c)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration

(Sec. 5.5.2; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RT" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.5.3; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RT" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Child care centers.

(b)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general government support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(4)

Other justice, public order and safety activities.

(c)

Religious organizations.

(d)

Duplexes w/zero lot line design.

(e)

Residential care facilities including the following:

(1)

Community-integrated living arrangements.

(f)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Golf courses and country clubs.

(2)

Parks and playgrounds.

(g)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses

(Sec. 5.5.4; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

Developments may be approved based on the Planned Development Procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.5.5; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.5.6; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

(Sec. 5.5.7; Ord. No. 05-18, § 1, 9-6-05)

The purpose of the "RM", multiple-family residential district, is to provide areas for multiple-family residential uses of an urban character. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to multiple-family residences. The "RM" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

Although RM is a multiple family unit residential district, this zone also accommodates recreational, religious, educational, and other community uses as the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Sec. 5.6.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses including the following:

(1)

Single-family dwellings.

(2)

Duplexes.

(3)

Multiple-family dwellings.

(b)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(c)

Elementary and secondary schools without residential facilities.

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RM" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.6.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RM" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Life care facilities.

(b)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general government support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(4)

Other justice, public order and safety activities.

(c)

Religious organizations.

(d)

Residential care facilities including the following:

(1)

Community-integrated living arrangements.

(e)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Golf courses and country clubs.

(2)

Parks and playgrounds.

(f)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Sec. 5.6.4)

A site plan shall be required for all uses in the "RM" district, based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.6.5)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.6.6)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.6.7)

(Sec. 5.6.8)

The purpose of the "RMH", mobile home residential district, is to provide areas for mobile home residential development in appropriate areas of the city. It is further intended to provide for other uses which are customarily found with and are not detrimental to mobile homes. The "RMH" district is considered consistent with provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as medium-density residential on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.7.1)

In the "RMH" district, the following uses shall be permitted:

(a)

Residential uses.

(1)

Mobile homes.

(b)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.7.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "RMH" district. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.7.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "RMH" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Child care centers.

(b)

Residential uses.

(1)

Single family homes.

(2)

Duplexes.

(3)

Multiple family - within density requirements.

(c)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(1)

Parks and playgrounds.

(d)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Sec. 5.7.4)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.7.5)

(a)

The provisions of section 34-7-11, standards for mobile home parks, supplement the regulations contained in this section.

(b)

Buffer yards. Mobile home parks located adjacent to single-family zoning districts shall provide a 50-foot separation (yard) between the mobile home park and any adjacent single-family districts. Distance may include the street right-of-way. Buffering which is heavily landscaped and which shall contain no structures, must be a minimum depth of 25 feet.

(Sec. 5.7.6)

(Sec. 5.7.7)

The purpose of the "O", office district, is to provide areas for the development of offices, institutional uses and selected service activities at accessible locations. The "O" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land located outside of the downtown area which is designated as office-residential on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.8.1)

The "O" district is designed to allow a broad range of office and institutional uses provided that no outdoor storage is conducted except as otherwise provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Residential uses.

(1)

Single-family dwellings. *To assure compatibility, especially in smaller lot configurations, site plan submittal requirements must be met and the residential zone designation (RS-5, RS-8, RS-10) shall be determined with all standards maintained.

(b)

Commercial/retail.

(1)

None.

(c)

Office and professional uses.

(1)

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.

(2)

Advertising and related services.

(3)

Architectural, engineering and related services.

(4)

Computer systems design and related services.

(5)

Health and medical services (doctors and dentists).

(6)

Legal services.

(7)

Professional office uses.

(d)

Service uses.

(1)

Banking/financial.

(2)

Barber shops.

(3)

Beauty salons.

(4)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(5)

Child care centers.

(6)

Dry cleaning and laundry services.

(7)

Fire suppression/safety stores.

(8)

Health club (e.g. YMCA) and recreational facilities.

(9)

Individual and family services.

(10)

Insurance services.

(11)

Nail salons.

(12)

Photography.

(13)

Real estate businesses, including rental/lease services.

(14)

Shoe repair.

(15)

Tanning salons.

(16)

Travel service.

(17)

Veterinary and pet care facilities.

(e)

Institutional.

(1)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(a)

Performing arts companies.

(b)

Museums, historical sites and similar institutions.

(2)

Church/religious facilities.

(3)

Postal services.

(4)

Public administration offices.

(5)

Utility uses including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(f)

Additional uses.

(1)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.8.2; Ord. No. 08-16, § 1, 8-18-08)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "O" district. These include but are not limited to:

(a)

Residential uses are allowed as an accessory use provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building.

(b)

Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use.

(c)

A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.8.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "O" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Other uses found in more intense (commercial) districts that may be suitable for the office district.

(b)

Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint.

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.8.4)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "O" district, based on the procedures in section 34-13-11.

(Sec. 5.8.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec. 5.8.6)

(Sec. 5.8.7)

The purpose of the "NC", neighborhood commercial district, is to provide areas for the development of retail sales and selected service activities at accessible locations. The "NC" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land located outside of the downtown area which is designated as commercial on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.9.1)

The "NC" district is designed to allow a range of commercial/retail, office professional, service and institutional uses provided that no outdoor storage is conducted except as otherwise provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Commercial/retail.

(1)

Antique and art stores.

(2)

Bakery.

(3)

Book store.

(4)

Camera and photography store.

(5)

Candle shops.

(6)

Candy and confectionary store.

(7)

Cemetery memorial dealers.

(8)

Clothing store.

(9)

Collectors shops tailor/dressmaking.

(10)

Computer stores.

(11)

Convenience stores.

(12)

Drug store.

(13)

Dry goods or notions store.

(14)

Electronics and appliance stores, including repair when incidental to retail sales.

(15)

Florists.

(16)

Furniture and home furnishings stores.

(17)

Garden/home supply.

(18)

Gift shop.

(19)

Grocery store.

(20)

Hardware store.

(21)

Hobby store.

(22)

Ice cream store.

(23)

Jewelry store.

(24)

Liquor store (only as part of shopping complex).

(25)

Music stores.

(26)

Office supplies.

(27)

Pet stores.

(28)

Restaurant and cafe.

(29)

Shoe store.

(30)

Sporting goods.

(31)

Stationery stores.

(32)

Tobacco store.

(33)

Toy store.

(b)

Office and professional uses.

(1)

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services.

(2)

Advertising and related services.

(3)

Architectural, engineering and related services.

(4)

Computer systems design and related services.

(5)

Health and medical services (doctors and dentists).

(6)

Legal services.

(7)

Professional office uses.

(8)

Specialized design services.

(c)

Service uses.

(1)

Banking/financial.

(2)

Barber shops.

(3)

Beauty salons.

(4)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(5)

Caterers.

(6)

Child care centers.

(7)

Dry cleaning and laundry services.

(8)

Fire suppression/safety stores.

(9)

Health club (e.g. YMCA) and recreational facilities.

(10)

Individual and family services.

(11)

Insurance services.

(12)

Nail salons.

(13)

Photography.

(14)

Real estate businesses, including rental/lease services.

(15)

Shoe repair.

(16)

Tanning salons.

(17)

Traveler accommodation including the following:

(a)

Hotels (except casino hotels) and motels.

(b)

Bed and breakfast inns.

(18)

Travel service.

(19)

Veterinary and pet care facilities.

(d)

Institutional.

(1)

Arts, entertainment and recreation including the following:

(a)

Performing arts companies

(b)

Museums, historical sites and similar institutions.

(2)

Church/religious facilities.

(3)

Postal services.

(4)

Public administration offices.

(5)

Utility uses including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(e)

Additional uses.

(1)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(2)

Residential uses are considered appropriate use in commercial zones. To assure compatibility, especially in smaller lot configurations, site plan submittal requirements must be met and the residential zone designation (RS-8, RS-10, etc.) shall be determined with all standards maintained.

(Sec. 5.9.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "NC" district. These include but are not limited to:

(a)

Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, is allowed as an accessory uses.

(b)

A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(c)

Outdoor sales/displays not placed on public property nor hindering adequate on-site parking. (Separate permit required.)

(Sec. 5.9.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "NC" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Gasoline stations.

(b)

Restaurants with outdoor seating areas.

(c)

Restaurants with dancing and/or floorshows, and/or drive-through car service, and/or alcoholic beverages may be permitted as an accessory use, subject to a conditional use permit process.

(d)

Recreational facilities.

(e)

Other uses found in more intense commercial districts that may be suitable for the neighborhood commercial district.

(f)

Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint.

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.9.4)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "NC" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11.

(Sec. 5.9.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.9.6)

(a)

Temporary outdoor displays. Temporary outdoor displays of merchandise may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in subsection 34-13-6(a). Duration of seasonal displays may be extended by the development administrator.

(b)

Temporary seasonal displays. Temporary seasonal displays may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-32.

(c)

Festivals. Festivals may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-33.

(Sec. 5.9.7)

(Sec. 5.9.8)

The purpose of the "DC", downtown commercial district, is to enhance the character of downtown by permitting selected retail sales and service activities in the downtown area. The "DC" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land in the downtown area, which is designated as commercial on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.10.1)

This is a zone allowing a variety of commercial activities appropriate for a downtown with "old town" charm. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Less intense commercial uses. All uses permitted in the "NC", neighborhood commercial zone, as permitted within this zone.

(b)

Commercial/retail.

(1)

Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores.

(2)

New and used car dealers.

(3)

Motorcycle, boat, and other motor vehicle dealers.

(4)

Theaters.

(5)

Vehicle repair services.

(c)

Office and professional uses.

(d)

Service uses.

(1)

Business schools and computer and management training.

(2)

Cable networks and program distribution.

(3)

Cosmetology and barber schools.

(4)

Funeral homes and funeral services.

(5)

Health care and social assistance including the following:

(a)

Residential care facilities including assisted living, life care, and nursing home facilities.

(b)

Physical rehabilitation/vocational rehabilitation services.

(6)

Local messengers and local delivery.

(7)

Office machinery and equipment rental and leasing.

(8)

Radio and television broadcasting.

(9)

Rental and leasing services including the following:

(a)

Passenger car rental and leasing.

(b)

Formal wear and costume rental.

(c)

Video tape and disc rental.

(10)

Repair and maintenance including electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance.

(11)

Technical and trade schools.

(e)

Institutional.

(1)

Convention and visitors bureaus.

(2)

Parking lots and garages.

(3)

Parks and playgrounds.

(4)

Urban transit systems.

(f)

Additional uses.

(1)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(2)

Residential uses are considered appropriate use in commercial zones. To assure compatibility, especially in smaller lot configurations, site plan submittal requirements must be met and the residential zone designation (RS-8, RS-10, etc.) shall be determined with all standards maintained.

(Sec. 5.9.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "DC" district. These include but are not limited to:

(a)

Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building.

(b)

Concealed communication antennas, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use.

(c)

A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(d)

Outdoor sales/displays not placed on public property or hindering adequate on-site parking. (Separate permit required.)

(Sec. 5.10.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "DC" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Gasoline stations.

(b)

Restaurants with outdoor seating areas.

(c)

Other uses found in more intense commercial districts that may be suitable for the downtown commercial district.

(d)

Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint.

(Sec. 5.10.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.2.5)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "DC" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.10.5)

Off-street parking and loading facilities are not required in the "DC" district.

(Sec 5.10.6)

(a)

Temporary outdoor displays. Temporary outdoor displays of merchandise may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-31.

(b)

Temporary seasonal displays. Temporary seasonal displays may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-32. Duration of seasonal displays may be extended by the development administrator.

(c)

Festivals. Festivals may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-33.

(Sec. 5.10.7)

(Sec. 5.10.8)

The purpose of the "GC", general commercial district, is to permit more intense retail sales and various service activities in appropriate areas. The "GC" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land designated as commercial on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.11.1)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Less intense commercial uses. All commercial uses permitted in the "NC", neighborhood commercial, and the "DC", downtown commercial zone, are permitted within this zone.

(b)

Commercial/retail.

(1)

Publishing industries.

(2)

Gasoline stations.

(3)

Restaurants with outdoor seating.

(c)

Office and professional uses.

(d)

Service uses.

(1)

Construction.

(2)

Couriers and messengers.

(3)

Motor vehicle towing.

(4)

Repair and maintenance including automotive, commercial and industrial machinery and equipment.

(e)

Institutional.

(f)

Additional uses.

(1)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.9.2; Ord. No. 10-08, § 1, 5-17-10)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "GC" district unless such accessory use is specifically listed as a conditional use in section 34-5-103. These include but are not limited to:

(a)

Residential uses are allowed provided that they are located on the second floor of the building or at the rear of the building.

(b)

Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use.

(c)

A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(d)

Outdoor sales/displays not placed on public property nor hindering adequate on-site parking. (Separate permit required.)

(Sec. 5.11.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "GC" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Communication towers based on the performance standards in section 34-7-21.

(b)

Pet crematoriums.

(c)

Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint

(d)

Outdoor storage.

(Sec. 5.11.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.2.5)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "GC" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.11.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec. 5.11.6)

(a)

Temporary outdoor displays. Temporary outdoor displays of merchandise may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-31.

(b)

Temporary seasonal displays. Temporary seasonal displays may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-32. Duration of seasonal displays may be extended by the development administrator.

(c)

Festivals. Festivals may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-33.

(Sec. 5.11.7)

(Sec. 5.11.8)

The purpose of the "LI", light industrial district, is to encourage the development and redevelopment of those areas, which are designated as industrial on the city's land use plan map. The "LI" district is further intended to allow for light industrial and selected intensive industrial uses.

(Sec. 5.12.1)

The "LI" district is designed to allow a wide range of light manufacturing, storage and wholesale uses. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Administrative and support services including the following:

(1)

Business support services.

(2)

Investigation and security services.

(3)

Services to buildings and dwellings.

(4)

Other support services.

(b)

Apparel manufacturing.

(c)

Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing.

(d)

Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers.

(e)

Computer and electronic product manufacturing.

(f)

Construction.

(g)

Converted paper product manufacturing.

(h)

Couriers and messengers.

(i)

Dry cleaning and laundry services.

(j)

Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing.

(k)

Fabricated metal product manufacturing.

(l)

Food manufacturing including the following:

(1)

Animal food manufacturing.

(2)

Grain and oilseed milling.

(3)

Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing.

(4)

Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing.

(5)

Dairy product manufacturing.

(6)

Bakeries and tortilla manufacturing.

(7)

Other food manufacturing.

(m)

Furniture and home furnishings stores.

(n)

Furniture and related product manufacturing.

(o)

Gasoline stations.

(p)

Leather and allied product manufacturing.

(q)

Lessors of miniwarehouses and self-storage units.

(r)

Machinery manufacturing.

(s)

Medical and diagnostic laboratories.

(t)

Miscellaneous manufacturing.

(u)

Miscellaneous store retailers including the following:

(1)

Manufactured (mobile) home dealers.

(2)

All other miscellaneous store retailers.

(v)

Motion picture and sound recording industries including the following:

(1)

Motion picture and video production.

(2)

Motion picture and video distribution.

(3)

Postproduction services and other motion picture and video industries.

(4)

Sound recording industries.

(w)

Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing including the following:

(1)

Clay product and refractory manufacturing.

(2)

Glass and glass product manufacturing.

(x)

Nonstore retailers.

(y)

Printing and related support activities.

(z)

Professional, scientific and technical services including the following:

(1)

Architectural, engineering and related services.

(2)

Specialized design services.

(3)

Computer systems design and related services.

(4)

Management, scientific and technical consulting services.

(5)

Scientific research and development services.

(6)

All other professional, scientific and technical services.

(aa)

Public administration including the following:

(1)

Executive, legislative and other general government support.

(2)

Police protection.

(3)

Fire protection.

(bb)

Publishing industries.

(cc)

Repair and maintenance including the following:

(1)

Automotive repair and maintenance.

(2)

Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance.

(3)

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance.

(dd)

Rental and leasing services including the following:

(1)

General rental center.

(2)

Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing.

(ee)

Support activities for transportation including the following:

(1)

Support activities for road transportation.

(2)

Packing and crating.

(ff)

Technical and trade schools.

(gg)

Transit and ground passenger transportation.

(hh)

Truck transportation.

(ii)

United States Postal Service.

(jj)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(kk)

Warehousing and storage.

(ll)

Wholesale trade.

(mm)

Wood product manufacturing.

(nn)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(oo)

Special uses.

(1)

Heliport.

(2)

Hotel.

(3)

Parking structures.

(4)

Parks and recreation facilities.

(5)

Restaurants.

(6)

Kennels and hospitals.

(7)

Veterinarian clinics.

(8)

Medical and dental clinics.

(9)

Fuel and ice.

(10)

Radio and television studios.

(11)

Retail sales.

(12)

Seasonal uses.

(Sec. 5.12.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "LI" district. Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.12.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "LI" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Communication towers based on the performance standards in section 34-7-21.

(b)

Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses.

(c)

Other uses found in more intense commercial districts that may be suitable for the light industrial district.

(d)

Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint.

(Sec. 5.12.4)

Developments may be approved based on the planned development procedures in section 34-6-30 et seq.

(Sec. 5.2.5)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "LI" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.12.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec. 5.12.6)

(a)

Temporary outdoor displays. Temporary outdoor displays of merchandise may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-31.

(b)

Temporary seasonal displays. Temporary seasonal displays may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-32. Duration of seasonal displays may be extended by the development administrator.

(c)

Festivals. Festivals may be allowed by the development administrator based on the permit process outlined in section 34-13-33.

(Sec. 5.11.7)

(Sec. 5.12.7)

The purpose of the "GI", general industrial district, is to encourage the development and redevelopment of selected areas that are designated as industrial on the city's land use plan map. The "GI" district is further intended to allow for light industrial and selected intensive industrial uses.

(Sec. 5.13.1)

The "GI" district is designed to allow a wide range of light manufacturing, wholesale and medium-industrial uses. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

All uses listed in "LI" light industrial district.

(b)

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing.

(c)

Textile mills.

(d)

Textile product mills.

(e)

Transportation equipment manufacturing.

(f)

Truck transportation.

(g)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(h)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.13.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "GI" district. Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.13.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "GI" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Animal slaughtering and processing.

(b)

Cement and concrete product manufacturing.

(c)

Chemical manufacturing.

(d)

Communication towers based on the performance standards in section 34-7-21.

(e)

Lime and gypsum product manufacturing.

(f)

Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses.

(g)

Mining.

(h)

Motor vehicle parts (used) wholesalers and recyclable material wholesalers based on the criteria in section 34-7-21.

(i)

Other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing.

(j)

Paper manufacturing.

(k)

Petroleum and coal products manufacturing.

(l)

Primary metal manufacturing.

(Sec. 5.13.4)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "GI" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.13.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec. 5.13.6)

(Sec. 5.13.7)

The purpose of the "AP", airport district, is to protect and encourage the development of those areas which are designated as airport on the city's land use plan map.

(Sec. 5.14.1)

The "AP" district is designed to allow general aviation type uses as well as a number of commercial, institutional, light manufacturing, and wholesale uses. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Air transportation, including but not limited to the following:

(1)

Air commuter carriers.

(2)

Air cargo carriers.

(3)

Air passenger carriers.

(4)

Helicopter passenger carriers.

(5)

Air courier services.

(6)

Helicopter rides for scenic and sightseeing transportation.

(7)

Air taxi services.

(8)

Charter services.

(9)

Air freight.

(10)

Fighting forest fires using specialized water bombers.

(11)

Aerial gathering of geophysical and/or other surveying and mapping services.

(12)

Air ambulance services.

(13)

Specialized flying schools.

(14)

Recreation aviation clubs.

(15)

Certain more intense support uses, such as fueling operations, aircraft cleaning operations, maintenance and repair operations, etc.

(b)

All uses permitted within the "GC" general commercial district.

(c)

All uses permitted within the "LI" light industrial district.

(d)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.14.2)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "AP" district or within the "GC" or "LI" districts. Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use. A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Sec. 5.14.3)

The following uses may be allowed within the "AP" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

(a)

Communication towers based on the performance standards in section 34-7-21.

(b)

Major public and private utilities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, power generating facilities, transmission towers, and similar uses.

(c)

Restaurants with outdoor seating areas.

(d)

Conditional uses found within the "GC" or "LI" districts.

(Sec. 5.14.4)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "AP" district based on the procedures in section 34-13-11 et seq.

(Sec. 5.14.5)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.14.6)

(Sec. 5.14.7)

The purpose of the "PDP residential 8.1," single-family residential district in a planned development, is to provide for single-family residential uses in a planned format, developed as a unit. This "PDP residential 8.1" district consists of conventionally subdivided lots with certain flexibilities, which are consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, and meet the spirit and intent of the Unified Land Development Code. It further provides an additional choice in the type of residential environments available to the community. It provides permanent preservation of common open spaces and preserves natural vegetation and topographic features.

PDP RES 8.1 is predominantly a residential district, which uses the basic elements of a balanced neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following.

(a)

Single-family residential dwellings.

(b)

Passive and active open space and storm retention basins.

(c)

Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "PDP RESIDENTIAL 8.1" district. Public utility facilities are expressly permitted as an accessory use.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

The following uses may be allowed within the "PDP RESIDENTIAL 8.1" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq.

(a)

Parks and playgrounds.

(b)

Utility uses including the following:

(1)

Minor public and private utilities, including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

(This is a planned development project.)

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

A minimum of two garaged parking spaces are required per unit.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

PDP Residential 8.1. Development shall adhere to the following specific design criteria:

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

(a)

Dedicating a 30-foot strip of right-of-way along the northern property line for a future east-west collector roadway, as specified by the development administrator.

(b)

Dedicating a five-foot strip of right-of-way along Illinois Route 4, as specified by the development administrator.

(c)

Any existing road easements within this tract not utilized shall be vacated.

(d)

Access to this development from Illinois Route 4 shall be provided with two street approaches as directed by the city.

(e)

Internal subdivision streets.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

(a)

A 25-foot landscape buffer easement shall be provided between the commercial development and the residential development.

(b)

A 25-foot landscape buffer outlot along Illinois Route 4.

(c)

All new landscaping materials shall meet the following criteria:

(1)

Deciduous trees shall be a minimum two and one-half inches in caliper.

(2)

Evergreen trees shall be a minimum six feet in height

(3)

Shrubs shall be a minimum diameter of 24 inches.

(4)

Flowering trees shall be a minimum of one and one-half inches in caliper.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

Signs for this development shall be in accordance with article X, sign regulations of the City of Mascoutah Unified Land Development Code.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

All retaining walls in excess of three feet shall be constructed of concrete, an interlocking concrete block system, or a boulder style wall system as approved on the Final Development Plan.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

Shall be per the City of Mascoutah 2005 adopted Code.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

For regulations not specifically addressed in the PDP Residential 8.1 Code, including general administrative processes and regulations, the city's Unified Land Development Code provisions shall be used, as interpreted by the development administrator.

(Ord. No. 05-26, § 1, 11-21-05)

The purpose of land designated community facilities "CF", is to provide areas for the development of institutional uses, parks/open space and selected service activities at strategic locations in Mascoutah. It also should allow for combinations those public and quasi-public uses and other uses which may be compatible permitted uses. The "CF" district is considered consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan for land which is designated as _______ and _______, on the city's land use plan map.

(Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

The "CF" district is designed to allow a broad range of community facilities institutional uses, open space/parks, and buffer uses office and institutional uses provided herein. Buildings or structures may be erected, altered or used for the following:

(1)

Community facilities:

a.

Open space;

b.

Schools, libraries and post offices;

c.

Public and private recreational facilities, non-commercial;

d.

Establishments for the care of pre-school children;

e.

Fire and police stations, and other public and quasi-public facilities; community service centers;

f.

Public utility uses, structure and facilities;

g.

Residential, single family;

h.

Museums, historical sites and similar institutions;

i.

Other community facility uses consistent with the purpose of these regulations which are found to be compatible with the surrounding permitted uses;

j.

Accessory uses and structures clearly incidental to any of the above uses;

k.

Utility uses including substations, lift stations, water towers and similar uses;

(2)

Open space uses: Development of land as open space, neighborhood parks, community park, and Drainage easements, and those portions of elementary and junior high school sites to be developed as joint-use recreation areas in conjunction with adjacent park uses.

a.

Parks, playgrounds and ball fields/ sports fields;

b.

Hardcourt games including, but not limited to volleyball, basketball, tennis, etc;

c.

Equestrian, pedestrian and bicycle trails;

d.

Equestrian facilities (but not including boarding and rental facilities);

e.

Swimming pools;

f.

Ponds and lakes (including fishing);

g.

Picnicking;

h.

Overnight group camping (restricted to regional park areas);

i.

Public utility lines and attended structures and facilities;

j.

Such other uses, facilities and events as deemed appropriate and compatible by the planning commission;

l.

Accessory uses and structures clearly incidental to any of the above uses;

m.

Public administration offices;

(3)

Buffer space uses: The lands developed as buffer space are intended to provide a separation between the problematic uses (treatment plant) and residential development.

a.

Parks: playgrounds and trails for pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian use;

b.

Flood control channels and utility easements;

c.

Other passive recreation uses;

4.

Detached single family dwellings: With traditional accessory structures.

5.

Additional uses: Additional uses determined to be similar and consistent with those listed above. In each case the development administrator shall consider the "unlisted" use's compatibility in the proposed location. He also may determine the use to be "not permitted" but suitable for conditional use consideration.

(Sec. 5.8.2; Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

Uses and structures customarily accessory to a permitted use may be allowed within the "CF" district. These include but are not limited to:

(a)

Concealed communication antenna, as defined in article II, are allowed as an accessory use.

(b)

A communication antenna may be allowed based on the criteria in section 34-7-18.

(Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

The following uses may be allowed within the "CF" district subject to the criteria established in section 34-13-4 et seq. and the performance standards contained in section 34-7-21.

• Power plants.

• Wastewater treatment plants w/ storage ponds.

• Power sub-stations—Generating plants.

• Water storage, treatment, pumping facilities, spreading, spraying, purification, and similar or accessory uses/facilities.

• Equestrian facilities that include boarding and rental uses and facilities.

• Permitted uses that are determined by the development administrator to have conditions which may require a higher level of review and design constraint.

(Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

A site plan shall be required for all permitted and conditional uses in the "CF" district, based on the procedures in section 34-13-11.

(1)

Site development standards.

• Maximum building height shall be 35 feet. Structures in excess of 35 feet in height shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit.

• Building setbacks: The minimum building setback from any property line abutting a residential area shall be a distance equal to the height of the building, except in no case shall the setback be less than 20 feet.

• Off-street parking requirements: Off-street parking shall be provided as required by the provisions of chapter 34, article IX of the Code.

• Signs: Signs shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 34, article X of the Code.

• Lighting: All lighting, exterior and interior, shall be designed and located to combine direct rays to the premises and away from adjacent properties.

• Loading: All loading shall be performed on the site. Where ever possible, loading platforms and areas shall be screened from view from adjacent streets, highways, and residential areas.

• Trash and storage areas: All storage, including cartoons, container or trash shall be shielded from view within a building or area enclosed by a wall not less than six feet in height. No such area shall be located within 50 feet of any residential zoned area unless it is fully enclosed.

• Screening abutting residential areas: An opaque screen shall be installed along all site boundaries where the premises abut areas zoned for residential uses. The screening shall have a total height of not less than six feet and not more than seven feet.

• Landscaping: Where ever possible landscaping, consisting of a combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, ground cover, and/or hardscape shall be installed and maintained subject to the following standards:

• Boundary landscaping: abutting public streets is required to a minimum depth of 15 feet.

• An additional amount of Landscaping, equal to at least five percent of the net usable area of the parcel is required and a minimum of ten percent of such landscaping shall be located in the area devoted to parking.

• Separation: Any landscaped area shall be separated from an adjacent vehicular area by a wall or curb at least six inches higher than the adjacent vehicular area or shall in some manner be protected from vehicular damage.

• Maintenance: Required landscaping shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and healthy condition. This shall include proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing replacement of plants when necessary, and the regular watering of all plantings.

(2)

Site development standards—Special provisions. Uses, facilities, structures, and improvements proposed for land within easements shall be approved by the appropriate utility agency.

• Architectural review approval shall be required for all structures and facilities, excluding utility transmission lines (including electric, gas, water, irrigation, sewer, telephone, and TV cable).

(Sec 5.8.5; Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

Off-street parking and loading requirements are specified in article IX.

(Sec 5.8.6; Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

(Sec. 5.8.7; Ord. No. 05-09, § 1, 6-6-05)

The purpose of the PDP 21-02 MidAmerica St. Louis Airport PDP Plan is to facilitate the development of 217 acres ± generally located south of the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, west of Illinois Route 4, and north of the Norfolk Southern Railroad. This PDP 21-02 district will consist of an aeronautical product facility, which is consistent with and designed to implement the provisions of the comprehensive plan, and meet the spirit and intent of the Unified Land Development Code.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

Permitted uses for this PDP 21-02 shall be as follows:

(a)

Permitted uses listed in the "AP" Airport District.

(b)

The PDP shall be consistent with all uses within the Airport Overlay District per Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 2 of the City of Mascoutah Unified Land Development Code.

(c)

The following uses as defined using the standard industry classifications found in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

(1)

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Fabrication and Assembly (NAICS code 334511), including businesses engaged in fabrication and/or assembly of search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aircraft instruments (except engine), flight recorders, navigational instruments and systems, radar systems and equipment, and sonar systems and equipment.

(2)

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Fabrication and Assembly (NAICS code 336320), including fabrication, assembly, and/or rebuilding of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and internal combustion engines. The products made can be used for all types of transportation equipment (i.e., aircraft, automobiles, trucks, trains, ships) or stationary internal combustion engine applications.

(3)

All fabrication, assembly, and related activities associated with Aerospace Products and Parts (NAICS code 3364).

(4)

All fabrication, assembly, and related activities associated with Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems and Instruments (NAICS code 3812).

(5)

Aeronautical uses.

(6)

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (NAICS code 4247) as associated with aerospace and aircraft uses.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

Maximum building heights within the PDP shall be regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and shall be consistent with Airport Overlay District (Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 2).

Maximum building heights for principal or accessory buildings will not exceed 70 feet.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

Heights of accessory uses, such as but not limited to antennas, dishes, and similar communications apparatus either affixed to buildings or free-standing within the PDP shall be allowed to exceed 70 feet so long as these heights are consistent with FAA requirements and the Airport Overlay District (Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 2).

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

This is a planned development project. The PDP shall be consistent with all requirements within the Airport Overlay District (Chapter 34, Article VI, Division 2).

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

This PDP will be a phased development and will require reviews of each phase. Site plan and architectural review and approval will take place by city staff in consultation with engineers, inspectors, and commercial plan review. All sites will adhere to building code requirements.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

All access and roadway improvements shall conform to the requirements of the City of Mascoutah and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

The PDP shall meet or exceed an off-street parking standard of one space per every 700 square feet of gross floor area. Due to distances between buildings and security-related needs, parking for each of the principal sites within the PDP will be calculated individually. Calculations for parking will not include square footage of buildings with unoccupied space.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

PDP 21-02 shall adhere to the following specific design criteria:

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

A buffer requirement for this development is not required. Landscaping and screening on the PDP property will be regulated and/or restricted by FAA or USDA guidelines as approved by the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

A freestanding entrance sign will be allowed of up to 150 square feet in sign area and 25 feet in height measured from adjacent grade to top of sign.

Each building site within the PDP will be allowed a freestanding sign (one per site) of up to 100 square feet and 15 feet in height measured from adjacent grade to the top of the sign.

Freestanding signs will have a base and surrounding sign support design/frame as approved by MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

Wall signs may be up to ten percent of the area of the building façade facing Illinois Route 4 to a maximum of 800 square feet in surface area. Signs placed on all other building facades may be up to ten percent of the area of the building face to a maximum of 300 square feet.

Illumination and heights for all signs shall adhere to FAA regulations.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

Fences within the PDP area will be allowed to exceed the six feet height restrictions with a ten feet height maximum. Barbed wire will be an allowable material permissible under this PDP.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

Permitted building materials within this PDP will include use of brick, stucco, textured Masonite, stone masonry, metal panel, concrete, brick, pre-cast concrete, permastone, insulated metal panels, translucent panels, or glass. Building colors shall be prioritized to include subdued earth tones, white, or similar suitable colors. Materials and colors used for building exteriors within the PDP will also require approval by the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

The PDP shall adhere to resource protection standards in Chapter 34, Article VIII.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)

For regulations not specifically addressed in the PDP 21-02, including general administrative processes and regulations, the City's Unified Land Development Code provisions shall be used, as interpreted by the development administrator.

(Ord. No. 21-02, § 1(Att.), 2-16-21)